the morning calm korea weekly - march 27, 2009

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March 27, 2009 Volume 7, Issue 23 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Kore

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Realistic training prepares

Soldiers for the battle eld194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conductsconvoy live-fre at Story Range

By Edward JohnsonIMCOM-Korea Public Affairs

PANMUNJOM With weaponsat the ready, members o 194th CombatSustainment Support Battalion set out atdawn to conduct convoy live- re traininghere, March 25.

Te ast-paced exercise exposed Soldiersto many o the real-world perils ound ontodays asymmetric battle eld, culminatingin a series o drills designed to hone theirskills in reacting to road-side bombs andenemy small-arms re.

Tese Soldiers have been training or thepast six months to prepare or this day andtheir hard work is evident in the outstandingper ormance Ive seen throughout thebattalion, said Command Sgt. Maj.Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on enemy targets with their ri es and machine guns.

Tis scenario is interesting and very

realistic, said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim, a KA USA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanicand one o the days enemy combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and agood way to build unit cohesion. What

we are doing is basically helping Soldierslearn how to train sa ely and work as ateam, he said.

Everybody is highly motivated andready to ght, said Chie Warrant O cer4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th CombatSupport Sustainment Battalion, sa ety o cer. aking care o our Soldiers is very important, we dont want any injuries. Tats

why we do risk assessments and go over all

o the details to make this a very sa e, yetrealistic, training environment.Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the days

pyrotechnics NCO, described the training asimportant in building teamwork within thebattalion. Here in Korea and in places likeIraq and A ghanistan, we need to make sureour Soldiers know how to react under reand to ensure they are prepared or anythingthe enemy throws at them.

TOP: With weapons at the ready, Soldiers from the 194th Combat SustainmentSupport Battalion prepare to engage targets with ri es and machine guns duringa convoy live- re training exercise, while traveling in the back of a Light MediumTactical Vehicle. RIGHT: 184th CSSB Soldiers dismount and rush to return re duringa simulated re- ght at the Story Live- re Range. ABOVE: As smoke and dust swirlsin the background from a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device,Command Sgt. Maj. Nichelle S. Fails observes members of the 194th CSSB as theyopen re on targets in the distance. To view all of the photos related to this event,visit www. ickr.com/imcomkoreaU.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson


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Seoul Grand Park ZooThe park is located about 20 minutes (by car) fromUSAG-Yongsan. The Zoo consists of a varietyof family-friendly exhibits, including a botanicalgarden, insect display, dolphin show and manyother animal exhibits and hands-on attractions.Visitors to the Seoul Grand Park will nd plenty of parking and a Sky Lift or street trolly that transportguests from the parking area to the Zoo and other attractions in the park. In close proximity to the zoo,visitors will also nd Seoul Land Amusement Park,the Museum of Contemporary Art, a local horseracing track and many hiking trails.Seoul GrandPark purposes to provide the public with space andopportunities for recreation, refreshment and healthimprovement as well as education on wildlife through

conservation and exhibition of animals and plants.To learn more about the Seoul Grand Park Zoo,visit their of cial website at: grandpark.seoul.go.kr/Eng/html/main.jsp

Drawing Show (Thru March 31)The Drawing Show is a nonverbal musical show inwhich performers complete amazing paintings onstage. This unique show combines art, theatre, andmusic to create a high-energy performance that willdelight audiences of all ages. Over a period of 90minutes, the performers create 10 works of arts. Thisperformance is playing now at the Drawing ShowTheater in the Daehangno. Visit www.tour2korea.com for details.

Photo Exhibit (Thru April 2) Artist Shin captures the sincere, genuine worldthus taking lots of photos of children and photosdisplaying humanity at its purest. Through photos likehardworking men with sincere smiles and a sense of purpose, Artist Shin tries to capture every moment tocreate an everlasting masterpiece with a message

of hope. Hours are: weekdays, 2 -8 p.m. and weekends,10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The Gallery is closed on Wednesdays.Tickets are free. For more information visit the website athttp://www.gallerybom.net

Spring Fest (March 27-April 5)From the end of March to early April, Koreas largest cherryblossom festival takes place in Jinhae. More than 2 milliontourists come from all over the world to walk along the treelined streets and picturesque mountain paths. There are somany cherry blossom trees in Jinhae that when the windblows it seems like it is raining cherry blossom petals. TheJinhae Gunhang festival also commemorates Koreasfamous Admiral Yi Sun Shin and so the festival programincludes a military band parade as well as many cherryblossom themed events. From Seoul Station, take a train

to Changwon station (8:25 a.m.- 6:25 p.m., ve trains daily /est. travel time of 5 hrs. 30 min.) . From Changwon Station,you can take a shuttle train that operates during the festivalperiod to Jinhae station(9:30a.m.- 7:50 p.m., ve trainsdaily / est. travel time of 20 min.). From Jinhae Station,it is a two to three minutes walk to the festival grounds.Visit www.tour2korea.com or the festival webpage for information at http://eng.jinhae.go.kr

Free concert, museum tour (April 6)The Korean American Association will hold its annualFriendship Concert for American forces personnel andtheir family members at the National Museum of Koreaon Monday, April 6. The KAA is also offering a freeguided tour of the museum prior to the concert. Themusicians of the Beautiful Mind Charity and the Eighth

Army Band will perform along with Korean Popera Singer Rose Jang, Soprano Kyung-Hye La, and Tenor Hyun-Jae Park. Musical selections include Over the Rainbowfrom the movie Wizard of Oz; Dancing Queen from themusical Mama Mia, Overture to Candide by Bernstein;You Raise Me Up popularized by singer Josh Groban,Brindisi from the opera La Traviata, and many more.

The museum tour is scheduled 5-6:30 p.m. and themusical concert at 7-8:30 p.m. Free transportationavailable from USAG Yongsan to the museum andreturn. For more information and/or ticket reservations,send e-mail to [email protected]. Limited tickets;reserve now.

Stawberry Fest (April 10-12)Nonsan is Koreas largest strawberry producingregion and in mid-April each year they hold a festivalcelebrating this tasty, vitamin C-laden fruit. Nonsansstrawberries are thought to be some of the mostdelicious in Korea, and at the Nonsan strawberryfestivalvisitors can pick as many as their baskets, or stomachs, can hold. There are also plenty of originalstrawberry creations for visitors to sample, such as

strawberry rice cakes and even strawberry hot sauce,as well as established treats like strawberry pancakesand strawberry jam. Other events include a strawberryexhibition and there are plenty of hands-on activitiesfor visitors to try, such as baking a strawberry cake.With strawberries available at low prices during thefestival, visitors will be able to take lots home with them.The festival includes a reworks display and visitorsshould also pay a visit to Nonsans specialty market.Visit www.tour2korea.com

Ancient Culture (April 11-18)The festival, Daesong-dong Ancient Tombs andSureungwon, includes some 40 exciting programsunder six different categories, based on the themeof the mysteries of the 2,000 year old Gaya culture.

Events include The 4th Kingdom, a fantasy musicalthat is a dramatization of the myth of King Suro; KingSuros Marriage, which pays tribute to the marriageof King Suro and Heo Hwang-ok, the rst internationalmarriage in Korea; Experience the Voyage of QueenHeos Ship Visit www.tour2korea.com or http://gimhae_english.iacts.co.kr/main

Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net No endorsement implied.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post event s and ac t iv i t ies

MP Blo t t e r The following entries were excerpted fromthe military police blotters. These entriesmay be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Underage Drinking; Failure to ObeyOrder or Regulation (2ID Policy Letter #8);Subject #1 and Subject #2 were observedby MP at the Has Kepab, DongducheonEntertainment District. Subject #1 and Subject#2 were apprehended by MP and transportedto the USAG-Casey PMO where MP detectedan odor of an alcoholic beverage emittingfrom their person. A check of Subject #1sand Subject #2s ID cards revealed that theywere under the legal age to consume alcohol.Subject #1 and Subject #2 were administeredPBTs, with results of 0.129% BAC for Subject#1 and 0.078% BAC for Subject #2. Subject #1and Subject #2 were processed and releasedto their unit and were instructed to report to theUSAG-Casey PMO at a later time. At 1330hrs, 18 FEB 09, Subject #1 and Subject #2reported to the USAG-Casey PMO where theywere advised of their legal rights, which theywaived, rendering written sworn statementsadmitting to the offenses. Subject #1 andSubject #2 were processed and released totheir unit. This is a nal report.

AREA I: Failure to Perform PMCS;Investigation revealed that when Subject#1 turned his GOV into the TMP for routinedispatch, TMP personnel noticed damage tothe vehicle. Damages to the GOV consistedof dents and scratches to the left rear quarter panel. Further investigation revealed on 06FEB 09, Subject #1 dispatched the vehicle for his battalion. Over the next week, numerousunknown persons operated the vehicle andfailed to properly ll out the dispatch. Prior toreturning the vehicle to the TMP, Subject #1

failed to notice the damage on the vehicle. MPtitled Subject #1 with failure to perform PMCSand a DD FM 1408 was issued. KNP was notnoti ed due to jurisdiction. ECOD is unknown.This is a nal report.

AREA II: Communicating a Threat; Subject#1 communicated a threat to Victim #1. Viae-mail. The e-mail consisted of derogatorycomments that offended Victim #1. Subject #1was apprehended and charged by KNP under RCC ART #307 (Defamation of Character).Subject #1 was processed and released intoMP custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 wasissued an Appendix L and released to her sponsor. At 1130 hrs, 18 FEB 09, Subject#1 reported to the USAG-Yongsan PMOwhere she was advised of her legal rights,

which she waived rendering a written swornstatement denying the offense. Subject #1was processed and released to her sponsor.This is a nal report.

AREA II: Wrongful Destruction of GovernmentProperty; Person(s) unknown, by meansunknown, damaged a GOV, which was securedand unattended at the road adjacent to BLDG#5119. Damages to the GOV consisted of dents to the left door. A search of the area for subject(s) met with negative results. ECODis unknown. This is a nal report.

AREA III: Larceny of Government; Person(s)unknown, by means unknown, removedan XBOX 360 which was unsecured andunattended at BLDG #110. The unknownindividual then ed the scene. A search of the area for subject(s) and/or witness(es) metwith negative results. There were no signs of forced entry. Witness #1 rendered a writtenstatement attesting to the incident. ECOL is$300. This is a nal report.

Viewing the popular giraffe habitat is part of the fun of a trip to the Seoul Grand Park Zoo. Wildlife exhibits and a botanical garden are also locon the zoo grounds. Visit www. ickr.com/imcomkorea to view more photos from the zoo online. U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson


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This Weeks Profle in Service:

2009: Year of the NCO

FMWR seeking focus group volunteersto discuss entertainment

Courtesy of IMCOM-K FMWR

Family and MWR needs assistancerecruiting active-duty military rom allservices or two ocus groups sessions takingplace April 8 on Yongsan Garrison,10:30a.m.-noon or noon-1:30 p.m.

Sessions will run approximately 1-1.5

hours and discuss Entertainment. Signup no later than March 27.

AFE will provide lunch and re reshmentsand a gi t to all participants. Attire isUni orm o the Day.

The two demographics requested are:* Married, with Family Members on base,30 years or older

* Single, 18-29 years old

E-mail [email protected] call DSN 725-5289 with the ollowingin ormation:- Full Name and Rank - Email Address- Age Group (18 29 or 30+)

- Marital Status- How long at this assignment- Family members on base?

Tis is your chance to let us know whatentertainment would like to see brought toKorea during the next year.

Tank you or your help in selectingparticipants or these group meetings.

Name: Gibson, Maureen

Rank: Staf Sgt.

Organization: HHB 3-2 ADA BN

Brie Job Description: 92Y3O

Time in Service: 6 years 7 months

Recent Accomplishments: Induction intothe prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club,led the unit in receiving its Supply Excellence

Award rom FORSCOM, was instrumentalin the unit receiving the AAME award,serves as the Battalion Equal Opportunity Representative-lead NCO in the BDE levelBlack History Month awareness by providingan event in recognition o Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr., manages over 90 million dollarso equipment on unit property books,continuously receives 290 and above on her

APF s and maintains her Army PhysicalFitness Badge, managed to exhaust over600 thousand dollars o excess equipmentin order or the rest o the Army to utilize,Honor graduate in the Unit Supply SpecialistBasic Noncommissioned O cers Course

What Makes an Efective NCO: An efective NCO is one that is strong in values, mentally and physically tough, one that sets the example and does not deviate rom that, stern butair. An NCO who puts into action our Creed o the Noncommissioned O cer on a daily basis. An NCO who assists others to better themselves both pro essionally and personally,one that is technically and tactically pro cient in their MOS and skill level. One who isalways prepared to give and not expect to receive? An NCO who is morally and ethically sound, assists their Soldiers in doing the same, teach, coach, mentor and train.

Staff Sgt. Maureen Gibson

he Department o De ense and theO ce o Personnel Management willundertake a review o the NationalSecurity Personnel System.

-DoD will delay any urther conversionso organizations into NSPS until at leastOct. 2009, pending the outcome o thisreview.-During the review, organizations already covered by NSPS will continue tooperate under NSPS policies, regulations,and procedures. Tey will continue to

hire, promote, reassign, and take any other personnel actions necessary toaccomplish their missions.-Te NSPS review will cover the completeregulatory ramework, including therecently inalized NSPS sta ing rulethat takes efect on March 23, 2009.By putting this regulation in place, itmakes the system whole and allows thesystem to operate as it was designed whilea comprehensive review o all NSPSpolicies is conducted.

National Security Personnel System Update:

FMWR seeks community input for performance ideas


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1st Sgt. Briane Allen (left) of Alpha Company, DSTB, has his ID checked by Mitchells Clubbartender Incha O March 20 while ordering an alcoholic beverage. The decision to begin 100percent ID checks was made by command and leadership earlier thiat week. Photos from thisevent are available at www. ickr.com/imcomkorea. U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON AreaI leadership decided all Area I clubs andbowling establishments on post andstores selling alcohol begin a 100 percentidenti ication check to determine i thecustomers buying alcoholic beverages areo legal age.

First Sgt. Briane Allen o Alpha Company,Division Special roops Battalion, thinks thedecision to conduct 100 percent ID checksis an outstanding idea.

We have Soldiers coming over here whoare underage and drinking, Allen said. Itis unny because you would not think they would do it under our noses, but they do.Tey will put their drinks in a paper cup andsit in a corner and you would never know what they are drinking.

Allens observation is not the only one because Chris Brad ord, USAG-RCFamily and Morale, Wel are and Recreationbusiness manager, says there is a law and aregulation prohibiting Soldiers and Family members under 21 years o age rom

drinking alcoholic beverages.Leaders and command in ormed FMWR

and Army and Air Force Exchange Serviceunderage Soldiers had been drinking notonly in clubs on post, but in bars and clubso post, Brad ord said.

Anyt ime a FMWR or AAFESestablishment serves alcohol they will check to make sure their customers are o legaldrinking age, Brad ord said. I someonelooks more than 21 years o age, bartendersmay not check their ID.

Brad ord says FMWR has decided inorder to be a sound steward o all clubsin Area I, it will check all IDs o personsordering alcoholic beverages.

We have more o a community club orrestaurant, Brad ord said. We will not bechecking everyone as they enter through thedoors, but we will certainly check their IDs when they order alcoholic beverages.

Brad ord knows there is a ine linebetween doing the right things in keepingcustomers honest versus harassment.

It is a requirement we not serve alcoholto anyone under 21 years o age, Brad ord

100 percent ID check begins in all Area I clubs

said. We will work with leadership andask everyone to produce evidence they are21 or older. For those o legal age, we willgive them a wrist band so wait sta will nothave to continue to check their IDs whenordering alcohol.

aking action such as 100 percent IDchecks or those ordering alcoholic beveragesin clubs and restaurants on post willprotect the club sta and prevent underage

persons rom breaking laws and regulations,Brad ord said.

We will work with leadership to keepthis action rom seeming as though bigbrother is watching, Brad ord said.

We want everyone to come back to theclubs, so it is a ne line between makingeveryone com ortable and protecting themas well as protecting the command andleadership.

Participating in the 2009 Spring Riverfront Clean-up, along Dongducheon Citys portion of the Shincheon River, are Sgt. Phillip Samuels (left) and Pfc. Joseph Bell of Company E, 143rd Air Defense Artillery. More than 150 USAG-Casey Soldiers from the 210th Fires Brigade and their supporting elements partnered with local citizens and city of cials March 20. City volunteers,along with support from USAG-Caseys USO staff, were also on hand to pass out light snacks and beverages. U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk

Warriors participate in spring riverfront clean-up


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N ew s & N ot e s

THE MORNING CALM AREA I

Village Green Off LimitsEffective immediately, Village Green Cere-monial Field is off limits for physical tness,pets, and just simply walking on the eld for a short cut. Due to budget constraints, it isimpossible to maintain the eld for which itwas designed.

Childrens Matinee MoviesChildrens matinee movies will be shown at3 p.m. April 9 and 24. For more informationcall: 732-6307.

Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSexual Assault Awareness Month activitieswill include displays, presentations, safetycourses and presentations at spouses ori-entations. Brie ngs will also be held at theWarrior Readiness Center Mondays andThursday in April from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. For more information call: 730-3494.

Arbor Day CelebrationThere will be an Arbor Day celebration inKolsandong village from 3 to 4 p.m. April 3.For more information call: 730-2585.

Camp Stanley BOSS Programs for AprilCamp Stanley BOSS programs for April willinclude an Easter 3 on 3 basketball tour-nament, Everland Amusement Park trip,a Fashion Show, and a 5k run/walk for afallen comrade. For more information call:732-7167.

New! Mitchells Sunday Br unchMitchells will offer Sunday Brunch from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. No reserva-tions are required. For more informationcall: 732-8189/8211.

USAG-RC DHR Closur eand Relocation

The USAG-RC Directorate of Human Re-sources Of ce, will be closed for DEERS/ID Cards, Ration Control, and PersonnelServices April 1 and 2 due to relocation.The DHR will re-open for business April 3in its new location, bldg. 611. If DEERS/ID Cards or ration control services areneeded, services are available in MaudeHall bldg. 2440 on USAG-Casey. For moreinformation call: 732-7189.

Suicide Prevention HotlineUSAG-RC Suicide Prevention Hotline isopen 24 hours. The DSN is: 737-5508 or 011-9932-0187/010-5849-8194 or DSN:732-6169/732-6016.

Team Red Cloud Appreciation DayTeam Red Cloud Appreciation Day will becelebrated in Mitchells Club on USAG-RedCloud April 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Ev-eryone is welcome. For more informationcall: 732-8189/8211.

Mitchells Club Easter Sunday BrunchMitchells Easter Sunday Brunch will be of-fered for $12.95 April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. For information c all: 732-8189/8211.

2009 Jewish Passover The rst two days of Passover will beobserved with a retreat at the ReligiousRetreat Center on Yongsan including twoSeder Meal programs, morning servicesand daytime meals. The schedule for theretreat is from April 8 -16. For more infor-mation call: 725-6009.

For more news and notes and informationfrom around Area I log on to: http://ima.ko-rea.army.mil/area1/sites/local/

Certi ed Defense Financial Managers (from left) Chong Yol Yi, Myong Meyers, Yong Hui O, Un Hui Kim, Mi Na Chang, and Yun Ok Song look over documents and discuss the resource manaagement needs of the day in USAG-RC Resource Management of ce March 19. These six employeesrecently achieved the certi ed level for defense nancial management.U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham


RED CLOUD GARRISON Col.Larry Pepper Jackson, USAG-RC Garrisoncommander, presented his commanderscoin or excellence to six employees o Red Clouds Resource Management O ceMarch 19 or becoming Certi ed De enseFinancial Managers. Mi Na Chang, Un HuiKim, Myong Meyers, Yong Hui O, YunOk Song and Chong Yol Yi completed oneo the Armys most involved and di cultcourses to reach the highest levels o nancialmanagement. o quali y or the course andtake the examination, one has to have allthe training necessary to be involved in the Armys budget and nancial matters.

Tose selected to take the course andbecome CDFMs learn the principles oraccountability, which were written intobylaws in the years 1781-1789. Te coursebegins with early American history and laysthe ground work or the principles by whichCDFMs must abide, Yi said.

What this course teaches people who

per orm nancial management unctions, Yi said, is where nancial mangers come

rom. We have learned legislators arethe ones who make the laws concerninggovernment resources, and the executive and judicial branches o government administerthese laws.

Learning the roots o Americanhistory gives students the background orunderstanding why the principles they learn,during the advanced stages o the course,are in place and what is expected o themas CDFMs.

As the students advance they learnDe ense Resource Management, ManpowerManagement or Personnel Management,and Management controls, and Fiscal laws, Yi explained.

Fiscal laws provide guidance to keepresource managers rom illegally spendinggovernment unds, Meyers said. We work at the execution level, we never see the bigpicture o how and why unding comes toour level. Tis course teaches us the overallconcept o how unding is appropriated. Tecourse also teaches us we are liable when we

Red Cloud steps up with six new CDFMsapprove spending.

Managing the large sums o money ittakes to run a garrison such as Red Cloudand Area I is the everyday business o theCDFMs. Every dollar spent in Area I isaccounted or by CDFMs working in RM;rom salaries to projects, large and small.

People always come to us and ask or this or that, Yi said. When we

spend government money we record allthe expenditures, commitments, andobligations. Te accounting system containsthousands o records, and each analyst has aset o ledgers and accounts to show how themoney is spent.

Te CDFM course trains students how to project budget needs into the uture as well as how to spend the budgets in handor current scal years. It is comprehensivetraining, which prepares CDFMs or whatate may come to garrison li e both presentand uture, Yi explained.

Tis course is comprehensive trainingor Department o De ense inancial

managers, Yi said. It makes inancialmanagers competent.

By Margaret Banish-DonaldsonUSAG-RC Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON he Area Iand 2nd In antry Division environmentalcommittee held its quarterly environmentalquality control meeting March 20 in theUSAG-Casey Digital Con erence Center.

Te purpose o the EQCC meetingis to provide updated in ormation onenvironmental programs and activities, andadvise tenants on environmental priorities,policies and strategies, said Lt. Col. DonaldMeisler, USAG-Casey commander. All themomentum rom last year shows the units

and supporting agencies have done a good job and are on track.Results on the checklists rom the sta

assistant visits showed 100 percent or thesecond quarter in scal 2009.

We were success ul with the programbecause the senior leadership hadtremendous impact on ensuring the unitsocused on fushing out noncon ormities,

said Richard Davis, USAG-Red Clouddeputy commander. We now need theunits and internal o ces and agencies toveri y the in ormation or environmentalo icers appointed and trained and thehazardous waste and hazardous materialhandlers appointed and trained be ore ourinternal audit in May. Tis inspection willnot include everyone, but will be randomselections.

Internal audits are done every year, whereas external environmental managementsystem audits are conducted every three yearsby the Army Environmental Center, Centeror Preventive Medicine and Promotion o

Health along with Installation ManagementCommand-Korea.Te Area I and 2nd In antry Division

external audit was done Feb. 25 March 7,2008, and showed six positive ndings; six incon ormance, one major noncon ormanceand 11 minor noncon ormances.

Al l 11 noncon ormances werecorrected, Meisler said. Te one major

noncon ormance is scheduled to becompleted by May 2009.

Results o the last environmentalper ormance assessment survey conductedat the same time showed 48 ndings.

Tirty ndings were corrected as o Aug.31, 2008 and six were corrected as o Feb.28, 2009, Meisler said. Te remaining 12ndings are scheduled or completion by

June 30, 2009.Furthermore, to meet the Armys

requirements or integrated social wasteby iscal 2010 the USAG-Red Clouddirectorate o public works is working on aplan to be submitted at the next quarterly

EQCC meeting June 12.Te goal is or all de ense installationsto divert no less than 40 percent o thenonhazardous solid waste and 50 percento the construction and demolition wastes,Meisler said. We are going to have to doa better job o sorting our trash, which isnow done by contractors. Tis will probably occur within the next six months.

Environmental committee fnds Area I on track


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American Red Cross students (from left) Sarah Hileman, David Navarro, Katherina Bock, Ken-neth Hills, and Taera Robbins practice infant CPR during class held in the Army CommunityServices classroom on USAG-Casey March 21. Additional photos from this event are availableonline at www. ickr.com/imcomkorea.U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham


CASEY GARRISON Soldiers andCivilians, ve in all, gathered in the Army Community Services classroom on USAG-Casey March 21 to learn and recerti y themselves or rst aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, known popularly as CPR. Teclass taught techniques used to resuscitatein ants, children and adults.

I am here to learn CPR and rst aid,said P c. David Navarro. I am taking thesecourses because I like to be prepared oranything that happens. I work in a kitchen where accidents can happen every day.

Sgt. Homer Moore o 210th FiresBrigade received an e-mail announcing thetime and place or the training and ound avolunteer in Navarro.

It is always good to be prepared andhave the basic knowledge o CPR and rstaid so you can help others when accidentshappen, Navarro said.

Kathrina Bock took the class because she works around children when she volunteersto teach English o post.

I want to have the basic knowledgeto respond in the event o an emergency,Bock said. I have been a Red Crossvolunteer or the past two years, so now Iam recerti ying.

Bock is the wi e o a Department o De ense contractor and believes it is a goodthing or spouses to know CPR and rst aidso they can respond to any emergencies thatmay happen.

Much o the time we spouses are le tat home while the husbands are working,Bock said, so it is vital we have goodemergency skills.

Capt. Kenneth Hills o the 604th AirSupport Operations Squadron was a Boy Scout master in the past and came to theclass to recerti y his CPR and American RedCross rst aid training.

I think it is great we have the AmericanRed Cross support us and be able to takeadvantage o these courses, whether it isCPR, or rst aid, so we can be preparedand provide assistance on the scene whenaccidents happen, Hills said.

Sarah Hileman came to learn CPR andrst aid because she works in day care centersand needs to be certi ed.

I work with children and babysit a lot,Hileman said. I gure it is time to getcerti ed and the course is available now. Idont have a job at the moment, but I shouldbe prepared or the uture.

Hileman believes everyone should learnCPR or emergencies.

aera Robbins is not associated with themilitary but she has a need to learn CPR and rst aid skills.

I will work in wildli e and camping with children and will start a job beinga guide when I get back to the UnitedStates, Robbins said. Tis class is actually a recerti cation or me, but I never thoughtI would nd one in Korea in English.

Donnie Friend, Health and Sa ety chairor the American Red Cross on Casey justarrived rom Germany and will be the CPR

Soldiers and Civilians train on Casey for CPR and rst aid certi cation

and rst aid instructor or Area I.We try to get mothers to come in and

get certi ed in CPR and rst aid, Friendsaid. My last wi e passed away withbreathing di culties and they could notnd out why her lungs ailed.

She was on oxygen or years and nally she was not able to maintain hersel any longer. For that reason I learned rescuediving because you learn a lot aboutbreathing. I became a teacher or the American Red Cross because I can learnmore about respiration and what keeps

people breathing.Te CPR and rst aid classes are new to

USAG-Casey and Friend believes peopleshould know they are o ered at the Casey American Red Cross.

We will o er the classes once a month,Friend said. I we have a good responseand need to o er them more requently, we will.

We have a very good clinic here on post,but when you deal with distant resourcesyou may have to rely on persons with goodCPR and rst aid skills to save lives.

By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs

R E D C L O U D G A R R I S O N Noncommissioned o cers gathered to greetthe day March 20 with a di erent varia tiono the standard physical training scheduleby celebrating the Year o the NCO withan all NCO 5k run or Warrior Country atUSAG-RC.

Te run eatured a best cadence callingcontest which selected, at the end o the

event, a unit as having the best NCO in Warrior Country calling cadence. his run is about NCOs, said

Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Burrowes, 2ndIn antry Division Command Sgt. Maj.Soldiers pride, tradition, and commitment;you name it, that is what it is about.

Te event started in ront o the USAG-RC Fitness Center where Soldiers announcedtheir arrivals in mass ormations callingcadence, which echoed throughout thegarrison.

A ter stretching out and all preparations were made, Burrowes brie ed the Soldiersexplaining how everyone will start andeveryone will nish, be ore he started the

run.Te mass ormation, led by a Military Police vehicle o post and around theUijeongbu Stadium, o more than 100Soldiers lled the air with sounds o di erentcadences as each NCO called to their unit while Burrowes listened, and participated as well, judging who called the best cadence.

A ter running around Uijeongbu

Stadium, the ormation was guided back on post and the Soldiers continued runningaround the perimeter o USAG-RC twicebe ore the ormation was called to quick time march and halt, signaling the end o the run.

A run is the most expedient way tochallenge yoursel , Burrowes said Whenyou start on a run, during the middle, thebeginning or the end you are going to ndthere are times when you will say, Can Imake it? Can I complete this? Do I have

the ortitude to nish? A run actually testsus physically and mentally so when we getback we can say I have been tested and Imade it.

Burrowes congratulated the Soldiers ontheir per ormance during the run but was ata loss or words in determining the winnero the best cadence calling contest. Becausehe was impressed with every unit and theircadences, Burrowes told the rst sergeants o each unit to bring their best cadence callerto the ront and gave them two coins andan NCO 5K -shirt.

he selected NCOs were given 30seconds to call their best cadence. A terhearing all cadences, Burrows awarded A

Company DS B or calling the best cadenceduring the run. Hold on to your hatbecause this year will be a dynamic year orthe noncommissioned o cers, Burrowessaid. We (the 2nd ID) are going to developthe NCOs and demonstrate throughoutthe years events what the NCOs do andcontinue to do; it is going to be an excitingyear, and it has just begun.

Year of the NCO 5k run celebrated at Red Cloud

Warrior Country noncommissioned of cers led by Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Burrowes (frontleft), 2nd ID Command Sgt. Maj. and Earlene Lavender (front right), USAG-RC Command Sgt.Maj., run through Uijeongbu city singing cadence in the NCO 5K Run. The run was one of themany events Warrior Country NCOs have prepared in celebration of the Year of the NCO.U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Bo Park


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By Cpl. Lee Min-hwiUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON USAG-Yongsan Army Community Services provides youth service programs orparents with children six weeks to three years old 10-11:30a.m. Mondays at K-16 Activities Center, uesdays at theHannam Village ACS building and Wednesdays at School

Age Services in Yongsan.Primarily, Play Group is or us to show parents

appropriate techniques, how to play with their childrenand how they learn, said Paula Moore, Family Advocacy program manager. Parents can come in and ask questionsto amily support personnel. Tis gives opportunities toparents and children to socialize with other people.

In each Play Group program about 10 to 15 parentsand children get together to socialize with others, sharecommunity in ormation and give eedback regarding toyouth service programs.

We usually have activities such as puzzles, paintingand Play-Doh, said New Parent Support Program Home

By Katy Hussey-Sloniker Yongsan Army Community Services

YONGSAN GARRISON InKorea, there are two di erent phrasesor goodbye: An-Young-He-Kay-Say-

Yo and An-Young-He-Ka-Say-Yo. What is the di erence you may ask? Well, it depends on your perspective.Te rst goodbye is someone sayingarewell to the person who is leaving.he second goodbye is rom the

person who is leaving to their riendsstaying behind.

A military li estyle means thatsomeone is always coming or going;

we are a tribe o people in constantli e change. Our hope is that someday

we will meet up with the good riends we had along the way. Until then wepack up we say our goodbyes wemove and o course, we arrive at anew location and make new riends.

So i you live here in Korea, most

likely you will eventually move to a newduty location; but then the same could besaid i you were stationed most anywhere.

Your move might be to another overseas,exotic location. Lets dream or a minute:Heidelberg, Germany; Naples, Italy;Bangkok, Tailand.

You might be moving to thatdream location in the States. Or youcould be moving back to the Statesknowing that the military member is

just transitioning through on his or her way to a deployment.

Finally, you could be on your way to a totally new li estyle calledretirement or civilian employment.

Whatever your move scenario,planning and preparation is key tomaking a success ul move.

Moving requires early planning andhard work to make it go smoothly.Te more Family Members, the morecomplex the planning as well Temodern military Family includes

extended Family as well as pets.Military Families must understandtheir entitlements and responsibilities

with regard to shipment o householdgoods, unaccompanied baggage,shipment o a vehicle, trans erringschool records, medical records, vetrecords, and much, much more.

Te military li e-style we all live in hasso many intangible bene ts; particularly exposing our riends and amily to anew culture and country such as Koreaor meeting new and exciting riendsacross the United States.

Moving can be chaotic, yet also aul lling success story. I you or yourspouse are interested in nding out morein ormation on how to have a success ulmove, contact Army Community Services Relocation Readiness Programand sign up or a class today.

For more moving tips, see the ull-length story on the garrison website athttp://yongsan.korea.army.mil.

By Steven MorganUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Driving in Korea is achallenge, especially i you are new to the peninsula or i youhave limited driving experience. Tere are plenty o distractionsto contend with on a daily basis when driving in Korea, so itmakes sense that you not add to the distractions.

Back in the States, like here, distracted driving is an increasingly visible saety issue, said Juan Vazquez, USAG-Yongsan Saety Specialist. Evidence mounts that driver inattention is responsibleor about 80 percent o U.S. tra ic crashes.

One o the primary reasons or distracted driving is the useo cell phones without hands- ree devices. It is estimated thatmore than 100 million people use cell phones while driving.Te annual cost o crashes directly caused by cell phone useis about $43 billion, Vazquez said.

US Army Regulation 385-10, USFK Regulation 190-1and US Army Garrison-Yongsan Policy Letter 10-1 prohibitcell phone use on post unless the vehicle is sa ely parked orunless the operator is using a hands- ree device.

Tese regulations are there to protect you, your amily and those around you rom the dangers o distracted driving,he said. A ter all, is a conversation worth more to you thanyour amily and riends or those on the road with you?

Parents interact with their children March 24 during a parent and youth services activity at the Hannam Village Army CommunityServices Building. Parents can bring their kids 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays to K-16 Activities Center, Tuesdays to the Hannam VillageACS building and Wednesdays at School Age Services in Yongsan. U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi

A child balances his body on a big red ball.

Toddlers decide to play a game of house but the little guy in theback scurries out (below) to venture around.

ACS prov ides par en t ingp r o g r a m i n t h r e e lo c a t i o ns

How to have a worry free move

Visiting Nurse Michelle Downie. We have many dolls andtoys that are developmentally appropriate or the childrenand give story time as well.

Periodically, Education Development InterventionServices sends people to give developmental screenings tohelp parents ensure their kids are progressing accordingly.

We are planning to have many more outdoor activitiesnext month because April is Child Abuse Awareness Monthand also the Month o Military Child, Downie said. Tis

will give them an opportunity to know the area and havesome un. Its going to be antastic adventure or them.

Te outdoor activities in April will include trips toChildrens Science Museum, Childrens Park, Seoul ZooGrand Park and COEX Aquarium.

We come about a couple o times a month and my sonreally enjoys this program. Tere are lots o toys to play

with and many resources that moms could use, said Brianaillman. Tere are not many things that we could do orthis age group. So I think that it is very nice and importantto have this or our community.

For in ormation, contact 738-8861.

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Every year theamount o dog wastethat pet owners dontc lean on base i scosting a substantialamount o money to the community,Bronkar sa id . Iset up the Scoop-N-Poop sec t ionto encourage petowners to clean a tertheir pets.

Christian Kwon,a 9-year-o ld pe towner, visited thestat ions with hermother and actively

participated in the orums and activities. his was really un, she said. My

avorite was the Scoop-N-Poop section.he next time I take my puppy or a walk,

Ill make sure to clean a ter it.For in ormation, contact the American

Red Cross-Yongsan at 738-3670.

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For a complete list of communityinformation news and notes, visit theUSAG-Yongsan of cial web site at

http://yongsan.korea.army.mil

Camp Coiner Dining Facility ClosedThe Camp Coiner Dining Facility is closedthrough March 31. Bus transportationto the Three Kingdoms Inn DFAC onMain Post is available throughout dininghours with a round-robin service. For

information, call 738-7265.

Temporary ClosingK-16 Bowling Center is closed through April7 for lanes re nishing and maintenance.For information, call 738-7922.

Free Musical Concert and Museum Tour The Korean American Association will holda friendship concert for American forcespersonnel and their family members at theNational Museum of Korea April 6. Thereis a guided museum tour 5-6:30 p.m. andthe musical concert is 7-8:30 p.m. For information and/or ticket reservations,send e-mail to [email protected] or call 723-4685.

Dog Playground Grand OpeningFMWR invites everyone to the new dogplayground Grand Opening Ceremonyand Dog Fun Day. The ceremony is 1 p.m.Saturday, April 11 at Dog Playground nextto the Pet Care Center on South Post. For information, call 738-5254.

National Karaoke WeekThe Main Post Club celebrates NationalKaraoke Week with a contest to see whohas the best performance. The two-day pre-contest is 7:30 p.m. April 9 and 10 with thenalists competing 9 p.m. April 11. Go to theMain Post Club-Uptown Lounge and enjoythis event. For information, call 723-8785.

Community Easter Sunrise Service

USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Of ceis sponsoring an Easter sunrise serviceat South Post Chapel 6-7 a.m. April 12.Easter Celebration of the Risen Lord!!Breakfast will be followed after the service.For information, call 738-3011.

USFK National Prayer BreakfastThe Chief of Chaplains, U.S. ArmyChaplain (Maj. Gen.) Doug Carver will bethe speaker for the USFK National Prayer Breakfast for the Yongsan Community.The event is 6:30-8 a.m. April 15 at theMain Post Club. Tickets will be givento the chaplains for distribution. For information, call 736-2427.

Tax Help

The Yongsan Tax Center is here tohelp you with your Federal and Stateincome taxes. Stop by the Moyer Community Activities Center Room 113and bring all the required documents.For information, call 723-7887.

TricareLooking for TRICARE information? Not sureabout your TRICARE bene ts in Korea?Please call your TRICARE Service Center for additional information. Website informationcan be located under the TRICARE sectionof the 65th Medical Brigade. For information,call 736-7236/8071.

Yolanda AdamsEveryone is invited to a performance by

Yolanda Adams 7 p.m. April. 21 at MainPost Club Parking Lot. Seating is availableon a rst-come, rst-served basis. For information, call 738-8608.

By Cpl. Lee Min-hwiUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON A new

playground or dogs gives owners a place on Yongsan speci cally designated or walkingand playing with their dogs without worry.

Tis new dog playground is a large enced-in area located beside the Pet Care Center nearthe Hospital Gate, Gate 17. It is open 5 a.m.to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

he garr ison has been receivingsuggestions rom the community oropening a park or pets, said Eric Yim,USAG-Yongsan Community ActivitiesCenter acting director.

Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall saidthis park is part o the e ort to improve thequality o li e or the entire community.

Now theres a place where community

members can take their dogs to run ree,Hall said. I encourage everyone to makegood use o this park.

In the dog playground, there are severalrules or petiquettes. All dog owners may have up to two dogs per visit and alwaysare responsible and liable or their dogs andtheir actions. Tis means that they shouldclean up a ter their dogs and dispose o the

waste, Yim said.Dogs that are aggressive or in heat are

not allowed within the area. he rules alsoprohibit bringing childrens toys or playing

Community opens dog playground

Dog owner Raluca Rorrer takes her dog Blossom for a walk in the new dog playground. As a responsible petowner, Rorrer is equipped with a bag to clean up after Blossom. U.S. Army photo by Steven Morgan

human sports such as ootball or baseballin the playground.

Owners must register their dogs withUSAG-Yongsan Veterinary reatmentFacility and have current shot records on lein order to use this playground. Althoughdogs should be on-leash everywhere else,they can be o -leash in the park.

Tis is a great place to take my dog,

theres a wide-open eld that is enced-in so Ican eel sa e letting her run ree, said RalucaRorrer, dog owner. I think it is importantor the community to have a place dog

owners can take their pets, its nice.he community is planning an o icial

grand opening soon, and although thedog playground has not o icially opened,anyone can use this area.

By Cpl. Choi Keun-wooUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Y O N G S A N G A R R I S O N A 12-year-old Girl Scout cadet organizeda pet awareness project in the Army Community Services building March 21to in orm the community about raisingpets on base.

I contacted the Red Cross and ChungHwa pet clinic rom Itaewon to be a parto todays project, Lakin Bronkar said. I

wanted to let people in the community know about the various services availableor pet care on and o post.

he project showcased ten stations where visitors received in ormation aboutthe various pet care options in the area.he Red Cross taught visitors about givingirst aid to pets and gave them a chance to

practice their li e-saving skills.We o er irst aid classes or dogs and

cats, said American Red Cross employeeSamantha Wudel. Classes begin May 2, soi you are interested you should contact the

Scout brings pet owner forum to community

Girl Scouts and community members learn how to perform CPR on dogsand cats at the pet awareness project March 21 at the Army CommunityServices building. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo

Red Cross to get more in ormation.Visitors learned about services or pets

while owners are away and what to do when shipping pets during a PCS move.One particular station, set up by Bronkar,in ormed guests about the communalcosts o pet waist.


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Parent Co-operatives programintroduces tight-knit childcare

By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyunUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON In an e ortto raise public awareness o the Yongsanrecycling program, garbage bins on post arestenciled contents recycled o site. Tis isa reminder that Yongsan Garrison is goinggreen and this active recycling program istransparent to the community.

Korean contractors recycle the Garrisonstrash at an o -post location.

Yongsan residents do not have to separatetrash. However, the Garrison leadership islooking or community participation tohelp the Garrison go greener, more energy e icient and be a good steward o theenvironment.

Garrison commander Col. Dave Hallsaid With very little e ort, our residents

can be more environment- riendly. All wereasking is that you separate the biodegradableood stu s rom the recyclable material.

Te pro t made by the recycling program will be invested back into the community,he said. Te Garrison currently draws nearly $10,000 a month rom recycling.

You can start helping immediately, Hallsaid. Just put that ood trash in a plasticbag and tie it o .


YONGSAN GARRISON Te Hannam Villagetower renovations are gaining momentum as demolition

works is nearing completion.Hannam Village is a leased housing area or Yongsan amilies

owned by Korea National Housing Corporation. owers G, Hand J are under construction or this phase o the plan.

Te renovation is going smoothly, said Carol Jones,USAG-Yongsan Housing Director. We have a timelineprovided to us by Korea National Housing Corporation,and we are about 15 percent o the way complete.

Te renovations began in January and are set to include

brand new walls, ceilings, oors and pipelines.Currently, eight houses share a oor in the towers. A terthe renovation, that number will decrease to six, providingquarters that are more spacious.

Garrison ofcials are continuously seeking more changesthat will help Hannam residents.

We used to have old radiator heating systems in thetowers, Jones said. Tey were not e ective and weredangerous to children because they got so hot.

KNHC has agreed to install new an-coil heatingsystems, Jones said. Te new systems will be more e ective,energy efcient and sa er.

Te corporation is also reviewing another suggestionmade by garrison residents to install ber optics or asterinternet access.

We really care about improving quality o li e or ouramilies, Jones said.

Garrison commander, Col. Dave Hall said quality o li eor Yongsan Families is a top priority.

USAG-Yongsan is moving orward with constructionupgrades and renovations, he said. Te Hannam Villageproject is just one o the ways we are improving the quality o li e or the community.

Te rst phase o the Hannam Village renovation projectis scheduled to be complete by the end o the year.


YONGSAN GARRISON Child Youthand School Services is se t to launch anextensiv e play date program called ParentCo-operatives, which permits parents to pooltheir children together and alternate days toprovide childcare.

CYS Services will provide support to prepareparents to provide multiple children withproper quality care.

One thing we would do is make sure thatthe parents get training, said Eskeletha Dorsey,CYS Services coordinator. We would alsoprovide other orms o support such as makingsure the acility meets standards, sa ety orchildren and other chil d developments issues.

Parent Co-Operatives training requirementsinclude child guidance techniques, child abuseprevention and reporting, irst aid and in antand child CPR.

his is a group o parents, you might have iveor ten, and there ore you have more resource s,Dorsey said. he more parents involved meansthe more rotations you have with other parentsto get the services you need.

Dorsey said all Yongsan parents are eligibleto apply. We want parents that can agree onsome things; like whether they will acceptany child regardless o race, gender, creed, orspecial needs.

No one has signed up or the service butDorsey said it is here and waiting or thecommunity to take advantage.

For in ormation, contact 738-8122.

Garrison recycling program takes step forward

Hannam renovations advance

Left: ASoldier throws a bag of trash in a dumpster that will be sifted for recyclable goods at an off sitelocation. U.S. Army photo by Hwang Joon-hyun

A construction worker labors on the rst phase of the HannamVillage renovation project that is well underway. Towers G, Hand J going through extensive refurbishment. Garrison of cialsare continuously seeking more changes that will help HannamVillage residents. U.S. Army photo by Hwang Joon-hyun

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When jogging, bicycling, skateboarding,roller skating, roller blading or operatinga motorcycle or moped, a high-visibility retro-re ective vest (bright colors or day andre ective or night) will be worn. Re ectivebelts, arm bands or sleevelets may not be usedin lieu o re ective vests. I wearing a backpack,the vest must be worn over the backpack.Individual jogging

he sa ety o joggers or runners is anindividual responsibility. Joggers are pedestriansand must observe the same precautions asthose who are walking when crossing roads.rafc signals and stop signs will be obeyedand pedestrian crosswalks will be used whencrossing roads. Joggers will avoid the use o the main streets and run in single le to themaximum extent possible. Joggers will use

jogging paths or sidewalks where availableor run on the ar-le t side o the road, acingtrafc, when jogging paths or sidewalks are notavailable. Challenging or obstructing vehiculartrafc is orbidden. Joggers should yield theright o way to vehicular trafc.Skateboards and skating

Te Family Morale, Wel are and RecreationSkate Park at the Family Fun Park on

Yongsan South Post is the only approvedand Garrison-sponsored area designatedor skateboards and roller blades. Otherauthorized areas are parking lots withinhousing areas; unoccupied open areas, suchas basketball courts, unused parking lots, andpaved playgrounds; and parking lots a teracilities have closed or the day.

Parents, please talk to your children about

playing sa e. Many accidents and incidentsare easily preventable by taking simpleprecautions. Sa ety is always one o our mostenduring missions.

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Spring Has Arrived!

I you havent already noticed, thispast weekend the owers started toblossom. March 20 was the rst day o Spring, so its sa e to say that warmer

weather is around the corner. Many o us will take advantage o the many outdooractivities our community has to o er.

Well see more joggers and bicycles onour streets, which means we all need to bemore aware and make sure that we all work together to keep our streets, sidewalks andcommon areas sa e or everyone.

U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Policy Letter 10-1 spells out community sa ety rules or joggers, bicycles, skateboards,roller blades, motorcycles and mopeds.

Anyone can download this policy letterrom the Garrison Web site.

You need to know that headphones,earphones and handheld cell phones willnot be used when operating motorcycles,mopeds, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or when running or jogging atUSAG-Yongsan. Its all about keepingyou and others sa e.

Here are some important highlightso this policy:Protective equipment

All personnel are required to wear theollowing protective equipment while

operating or riding as a passenger on amotorcycle/moped on USAG-YongsanInstallations: A properly astened approvedhelmet that meets Department o ransportation standards; eye protection(clear goggles or a ace shield attached to the

helmet); ull- ngered gloves, long trousers,long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and leatherboots or over the ankle shoes.Refective vests

Katherine Peachey spends some of her time at the Seobinggo Elementary School and Hyesimwon Orphanage.She was also nominated for the USAG-Yongsan Volunteer of the Quarter for the 1st quarter.

Where does she work?Seobinggo Elementary Schooland Hyesimwon Orphanage. What does she do?Peachey volunteers to teach English atthe Seobinggo Elementary School whichis part o the o icial Good NeighborProgram.How many hours per week?She works about 1 hour per week.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Katherine Peachy

What impact does shehave?

When this Good NeighborProgram began it lackedcommitment and ocus, but

when she took it over it wasthe rst time the programhad consistency.Her dedication and commitmentis the driving orce or building

a positive relationship with theschool and the community. Why does she volunteer?Peachey is always learning rom children

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April 4: District Roundtable, Cub Scout Day CampSta raining District Awards Picnic, Camp Coiner.

April 18: Carnival Cub Scout Day Camp, CampCoiner ball feld (or picnic area).

April 26: Spring Camporee, Camp Carroll, OA OrdealCallout and Brotherhood Ceremony.

May 9: Flag Retirement Ceremony, hosted by theroop 80 Boy Scouts & Pack 89 Cub Scouts rom 1:30 to2:30 p.m. by the Camp Coiner ball feld (or picnic area).

Scout ing Round-up for K orea

Before...and after

Eagle Scout project gives Storks Nest new look

Volunteers from around the peninsula pitched in to landscape theStorks Nest buildings. Photos courtesy of Andrew Bean

Eighty-fve volunteers rom aroundKorea donated their time to a Boy Scoutroop 80 Eagle Project to Landscape theStorks Nest buildings on USAG-Yongsan.Volunteers completed their mission March7 a ter more than 276 hours o service.

Andrew Bean, a Li e Scout rom Boy Scout roop 80 organized the project,enlisting the help o his ellow Boy Scoutsand Servicemembers, Civilians, Family members, Girl Scouts and Youth volunteersrom throughout the region.

Te team designed a landscape conceptthat was low maintenance and improveddrainage problems near the acilities.ogether, they trimmed hedges, weeded,cleaned out the rock beds, planted trees,

installed a new gray paver stone patio, andraked and removed debris rom the site.

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Protestant Services

Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood HospitalSunday 1030 K-16 ChapelSunday 1100 Hannam Chapel

Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel

Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel

Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel

Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel

Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Chapel

United Pentecostal Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel

KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel

Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital

Early Morning ServiceMon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel

(Korean)

Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel

Catholic ServicesMass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel

Sunday 0800 South Post ChapelSunday 1130 Memorial ChapelMon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial ChapelTues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel

Jewish Friday 1900 South Post Chapel

Protestant Services

CollectiveSunday 1100 Super Gym

1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel1100 Camp Eagle Chapel

Gospel 1300 Super GymContemporary 1700 Super GymKATUSATuesday 1900 Super GymKorean Wednesday 1930 Super Gym

Catholic ServicesMassDaily 1145 Annex 2 ChapelSunday 0930 Super Gym

1700 Camp Eagle Chapel1700 Suwon Air Base Chapel

JewishEvery 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel

For information, contact Corey Ringer at [email protected], or call 753-3909

Protestant Services

Collective ProtestantSunday 1000 Camp Carroll

1030 Camp Walker Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker Gospel 1215 Camp Walker

1300 Camp CarrollContemporary

Friday 1900 Camp Walker KoreanTuesday 1900 Camp CarrollWednesday 1830 Camp Walker

Catholic ServicesMassSunday 0900 Camp Walker

1130 Camp CarrollSaturday 1700 Camp Walker

USAG-Yongsan Chaplain s

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:[email protected], 7 38-3009

Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:[email protected], 738-4043

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:[email protected], 7 36-3018

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:[email protected], 75 3-7274

Chaplain (Maj.) James E. ONeal: [email protected] , 753-7276

Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Anthony.wenceslao. [email protected],753-7042

USAG-Red Cloud/Casey

2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer:[email protected], 732-7998

Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia:[email protected], 732-6169

Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:[email protected],

USAG-Daegu Chapl ains

Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:[email protected], 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:[email protected], 765-8004

Area III Worship ScheduleArea I Worship Schedule Area IV Worship ScheduleArea II Worship Schedule

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

Protestant Services

Collective Sunday 1000 Stone ChapelSunday 1000 Stanley ChapelSunday 1030 West Casey ChapelSunday 1100 Warrior ChapelSunday 1100 Crusader ChapelSunday 1100 Hovey Chapel

Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, CaseySunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel1100 Camp Stanley Chapel

Stanley ChapelCOGICSunday 1230 CRC Warrior ChapelKATUSA Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 1300 Jackson AuditoriumTuesday 1900 Camp Stanley ChapelTuesday 1840 Casey Stone ChapelTuesday 1800 Camp Castle ChapelTuesday 1830 Casey Memorial ChapelTuesday 1830 Camp Hovey ChapelThursday 1830 West Casey Chapel

Catholic Services/MassSunday 1130 Camp Stanley ChapelSunday 0900 CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 1215 West Casey ChapelSunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel

Later Day Saints Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel

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http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALMHalf Attack aircraft, vehicles shipped out of Korea

bUsAn, soUTh KoREA Apache AH-64 Longbow helicopters and ground vehicles belonging to 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment (Attack), 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade were transported onto the US Naval Ship Green Dale at Pier 8 in Busan. Sold iers rom the 602 Aviation Support Battalion along with Soldiers rom other units within 2nd CAB weregiven a two-week course in blade olding and proper preparation at USAG-Humphreys be ore traveling to Pier 8 to or this mission. Te LM Vs were thoroughly cleaned to ensurethe equipment would pass agricultural and customs inspections. Te Apache aircra t and the ground vehicles, will be shipped to Fort Carson, Colo., as part o the Gun ghtersrestationing mission. Te battalion will deploy later this year in support o Operations in South West Asia. Download the photos rom www.fickr.com/imcomkorea. U.S. Armyphotos by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable and Pfc. Asa Weems III


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IMCOM-K PAGE 18http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALMHow to establish healthyeating patterns for children

Choose what children can eat, (whatfoods and drinks are in the home, what

foods and drinks are served at meals andsnacks, what restaurants they go to, etc)but among those foods, parents shouldallow kids to choose whether they eat atall and how much to eat.Fruits and vegeta-bles, as comparedto high caloriesnack foods (oftenhigh fat and highsugar), should bereadily available inthe home.Serve and eat avariety of foodsfrom each food group.

Use small portions - child portions areusually very small, particularly comparedto adult portions. More food can alwaysbe added.Avoid eating while watching TV. TV view-ers may eat too much, too fast, and arein uenced by the foods and drinks thatare advertised.Support participation in play, sports andother physical activity at school, church or community leagues.Encourage free play in young childrenand provide environments that allow chil-dren to play indoors and outdoors.Role model through actions healthy di-etary practices, nutritional snacks, and

lifestyle activities. Avoid badgering chil-dren, restrictive feeding, labeling foodsas good or bad, and using food as areward for good behavior.

Tips for Parents

Area I: Ms resa Van ossen 732-6472 e-mail resa.van os [email protected]

Ms. Hwang Sun Chu 732-7305 e-mail [email protected] LE GRADE AREA Patient Liaison GS-0679-05 Casey ClinicRICARE Rep GS-0962-07 Casey ClinicMarriage and FM Terapist GS-0185-11 Casey ClinicHealth Promotion Coordinator GS-0601-11 Casey ClinicNurse Case Manager GS-0610-09 Casey ClinicPhysician Assistant GS-0603-12 Casey Clinic

ASAP Social Worker GS-0185-11 Casey Clinic

Area II: Ms. Edie Corbitt 738-8345 e-mail: [email protected]

I LE GRADE AREA Health Sys Spec GS-0671-07 BAACH (20 hr /week)Clinical Nurse GS-0610-09 BAACHNursing Assistant GS-0621-05 BAACHSupv Health Sys Spec GS-0671-12 BAACHHealth Sys Spec GS-0671-11 BAACHSupv raining Instructor GS-1712-12 BAACHraining Instructor GS-1712-11 BAACHClinical Nurse GS-0610-09 BAACHPractical Nurse GS-0620-05 BAACHPharmacy ech GS-0660 -05 BAACHMental Health ech GS-0621 -05 BAACH (5 Positions)Budget Ofcer GS-0560-12 BAACHBudget ech GS-0561-07 BAACHBudget Analyst GS-0560-09 BAACH

Management Asst GS-0344-06 BAACHManagement Analyst GS-0343-09 BAACHAuditor GS-0511-11 BAACHHealth Sys Spec GS-0671-11 BAACHPhysical Terapist GS-0633-11 BAACHPatient Liaison GS-0679-05 BAACH (2 Positions)Social Service Assistant GS-0186-07 BAACHEFMP Assistant GS-0303-05 BAACHPharmacist GS-0660-11 BAACHLead Med Support Asst (OA) GS-0679-05 BAACHMedical Ofcer GS-0602-14 BAACHASAP Social Worker GS-0185-11 BAACH (2 Positions)Medical Record ech GS-0675 -06 YHCClinical Nurse GS-0610-09 YHCFRSA GS-0303-06 65th Medical Brigade

Area III: Mr. Hong Chae Sik 753-3958 e-mail: [email protected]

I LE GRADE AREA Patient Liaison GS-0679-05 Humphreys Clinicriage Nurse GS-0610- 10 Humphreys ClinicMarriage and FM Terapist GS-0185-11 Humphreys ClinicNurse Case Manager GS-0610-09 Humphreys ClinicASAP Social Worker GS-0185-11 Humphreys ClinicFRSA GS-0303-05 568th Medical Co

Area IV: Mr. Fredrick Schumacher 768-6639 e-mail: [email protected]

I LE GRADE AREA Patient Liaison GS-0679-05 Walker Clinic

riage Nurse GS-0610- 10 Walker ClinicNurse Case Manager GS-0610-09 Walker ClinicASAP Social Worker GS-0185-11 Walker ClinicSocial Care Manager GS-0185-11 Walker Clinic

Job announcements with 65th Medical BrigadeTe ollowing U.S. job vacancies are available across the Korean peninsula within the65th Medical Brigade. Interested individuals may apply or a position by submitting anapplication to CPOL at http://cpol.army.mil, click on employment, select search or jobsand select Republic o Korea. Please contact your Area CPAC representative or urtherquestions. Please visit the 65th Medical Brigade website at http://www.Korea.amedd.army.mil and click on job announcement or current and uture positions.

Commentary by Randy Behr USAG-RC Director of Sports, Fitness and Aquatics

I get a ton o questions rom individuals about strengthtraining as it relates to tness. A variety o activities can beused to develop muscular improvements; ree weights, body weight, machines or resistance bands are all workable options.Te common link though, is the concept o overloading themuscle progressively in order to see results.

Overloading simply means working the muscle more in-tensely than it is used to. Tis technique can be achievedby any o the below variables; increasing weight, increasingrepetitions, increasing the number o sets, or decreasing therest time between each set.

Whats is a repetition (rep)? Its de ned as a completedmovement through a ull range o motion. For example,completing a push-up is one repetition and completing twois two repetitions and so on.

Whats is a set? A set is the completion o a determined

amount o repetitions, usually between 8-12 reps depend-ing upon the objective o your training. For example, i youcompleted 10 push-ups without a rest that would be con-sidered a set. I one per ormed another 10 that would beconsidered a second set.

Repetitions and sets can be adjusted to change the inten-sity o a workout. I your goal is to improve strength, thereps must be lowered and more weight must be incorporated.I endurance is your goal, more reps with less weight is re-quired. For a good all-around workout, do between 8 and12 reps or one to three sets.

For most people, an average muscular tness workoutshould last 20-30 minutes, not including warm-up, cool-down and ending with stretching. Te duration may vary though depending upon the objective o the program. Stud-ies have shown programs lasting longer than one hour not

only have more individuals dropout o their programs andinjuries, but also less productive results. You should always allow at least one day o rest between

same body-part sessions and optimally two to our days restor most e cient results!

Strength raining:Basic advice to get you started

Courtesy of Armed Forces Press Service

Being assigned to Korea will soon be thesame as being assigned to Japan or Europe,under a new policy that came into orce inDecember, the commander o U.S. orceson the peninsula said.

our normalization in Korea was longoverdue, said Army Gen. Walter Sharp,the commander o U.S. Forces Korea.

In December, the De ense Departmentchanged the assignment policy in Korea. Inthe past, almost all assignments to SouthKorea were unaccompanied and or oneyear. A ew assignments were accompaniedand or two-year tours.

Te policy change increased accompa-nied tour lengths rom two to three years.In the years to come, more and more Ser-

vicemembers will be accompanied. Techange also allows accompanied two-yeartours to Uijongbu and Dongducheon, where they previously were not allowed.

Most unaccompanied tours will con-tinue to be or one year. Te change au-

thorizes Servicemembers to come to Koreaor three-year accompanied tours at Pyeo-ngtaek, Osan, Daegu, Chinhae and Seoul,Sharp said.

Tere have been a limited number o command-sponsored tours in the Republico Korea or years. We have about 2,100command-sponsored amilies in Korearight now, the general said. Our goal isabout 4,300 by this time next year.

Te mid-range goal is to have between5,500 and 6,000 command-sponsoredamilies in Korea by 2015. Tis increasedepends on the progress o building CampHumphreys in Pyeongtaek. Sharp said thatroughly hal o the 28,500 Servicemem-bers deployed to Korea are married, andhe hopes that in the uture about 14,000Servicemembers will bring their amilies to

the country.Tere is a demand or this. Many sol-

diers, sailors, airmen and Marines bringtheir amilies over without commandsponsorship. Tey pay the money out o their own pockets rather than be separated,

U.S. Forces Korea said.In rastructure is the limiting actor right

now, Sharp pointed out.Im not going to bring more amilies to

Korea than I can handle in terms o hous-ing, health clinics, community centers andschools, he said. Tose trans erring to the2nd Division area will receive housing al-lowances and use all the health and retailacilities, but the command will not buildschools since the 2nd Division will moveto Camp Humphreys. Sharps said amilies with no children or pre-school children willdo well in those areas.

Te command is already ofering thoseserving two-year accompanied tours the op-portunity to serve an additional year. My goal is to allow as many as want to extendthe opportunity to do so, Sharp said.

And Korea is a great place to serve, thegeneral said. Te country is a ar cry romthe war-torn Tird World nation o 1953.Te Republic o Korea has a trillion-dollareconomy, ranked 13th in the world. It isa representative democracy, with an excel-

lent transportation system and accommo-dations. Tere is low crime in the country and a state-o -the-art health system.

Te Department o De ense schoolsin Korea annually score among the high-est in the system. Tree-year accompaniedtours make sense or individual Service-members. Since many have to deploy toIraq and A ghanistan, they do not needanother unaccompanied assignment, Sharpsaid. Tree-year amily accompanied toursin Korea duplicate what Servicemembershave had in Europe and Japan or decades.Putting the same in place in Korea dem-onstrates long-term U.S. commitment tothe Republic o Korea and other nations inNortheast Asia, Sharp said.

From a military perspective, Korea ofersull-spectrum training. From humanitarian

missions to high-intensity operations, Ser-vicemembers participate in realistic jointand combined exercises, the general said.Were very excited about creating the u-ture o Korea, and the uture o the U.S.military in Korea, Sharp said.

Three-Year Korea tours good for Servicemembers,Alliance, US Forces Korea Commander says

Zumba classes now resuming at Trent Gym: 010-2041-7546, [email protected]


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4-58th AOB, ROKA Soldiers strengthen ties

We have to be the rock that keeps Soldiers working safely

Sgt. Juan McGee, 4-58th Air eld Operations Battalion.U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

By Ken HallUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISon Air

tra c control Soldiers rom 4-58th Air eldOperations Battalion trained with Republico Korea Army aviators while working on airtra c control operations certi cation nearKumwong, March 12.

Troughout air tra c controller trainingexercises, U.S. and ROKA troops exchangecommon radio language to maintain amiliarterms used during ground to air operations.On this mission, 4-58th and ROKA Soldiers went a step urther.

We train as much as we can with ROKA aviators so they know what our intent is,and we know what their intent is, said Sgt.1st Class Phillip Adams, platoon sergeant,4-58th AOB. During this training weve

had them over or chow and theyve invitedus over to their dining acility, said Adams.Spending time together during meals hasimproved our rapport with ROKA pilotsand soldiers.

Adams said Korean augmentees tothe U.S. Army have been instrumentalin their mission success because withouttheir coordination support, a lot o things wouldnt get accomplished.

P c. Kim, Nen-yoon, a KA USA serving with 4-58th provides a critical link betweenKorean and American Soldiers duringtraining. Be ore serving in the Korean Army,Kim gained much o his English languageexperience attending school at Washington

University, St. Louis, Mo.I work with great Soldiers and NCOs

and its important we train together becausethe U.S. has supported Koreas security or

more than 50 years and training exerciseslike these help us cooperate better, saidKim. Working in air tra ic controloperations has also given me job training I would not have gained anywhere else.

Sgt. 1st Class Park, Mi-soo, ROKA Noncommissioned O icer in chargeo tower operations said exercises with American A C units allow his Soldiers toprepare or possible threats rom NorthKorea or other countries.

Tis training gives me the opportunity to learn how to be a good leader and beresponsible or my Soldiers, said Park.Working together in tower operations givesall o us better respect or how we work

together. I will be able to use leadershipskills Ive gained working with Americansin my civilian pro essional li e a ter I havecompleted my Army service.

Spc. Rune Duke, A C, 4-58th AOBsaid he has learned much rom working with the ROKA aviators; he also creditsthe battalions KA USA Soldiers or theircontributions to interoperability.

alking with Korean Army pilots hastaught me a lot about the Korean culture,he said. Teyve told me about places Ishould visit, but its been our KA USAs whove really enabled us to talk efectively with the Korean aircra t and its the only way we could really be out here doing what

By Ken HallUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISon here are endlessreasons to join the U.S. Army, and endless motivations tomake it a career o service. One Soldiers daily mission inthe Army has a direct, lasting impact on the motivation o thousands o other Soldiers to stay Army.

Sgt. Juan McGee, 4th - 58th Air ield OperationsBattalion joined the Army in 2000 to be a cook because hesees the job as not only a rewarding career, but as a way tohelp Soldiers stay alive.

Its a great job and its a job where you know what youhave to do ahead o time because everyone will always haveto eat, said McGee. You also get to meet a lot o peopleand I get to see the bene ts o doing a job the proper way through the morale o the Soldiers I take care o . WhenSoldiers go away rom my meals with a lot o motivation,then I did my job.

McGee says ood is a way to keep Soldiers in top ormduring missions. While on missions in the eld, McGeescontainerized kitchen menu eatures an item cherished by his Soldiers break ast omelets.

You can make the same things out in the eld as youdo in a d ining acility and its easy to do because I love my job, he said. It all depends i you want to go the extra mileor not. Some teams wont do the extra work but omeletsare easy.

McGee added when theres a variety o items on themenu, it alleviates the stress Soldiers experience duringeld operations.

It never hurts to nd out what everybody likes to eatbe ore we go into the eld, he said. Also, when you haveSoldiers who are vegetarians, Ill go the extra mile to makesure their dietary needs are met.

McGee and other Soldiers in his unit recently received an

invitation to tour and eat at a Korean Army dining acility to see how they work.

Te only diferences were the language being spoken,

the ood they prepared and the types o utensils they usedto get the job done. Tis is a riendship that is solid andimportant because you never know when we will all haveto work a dining operation together, he said.

McGee said that Year o the NCO gives new Soldiers andthe world a chance to see all the things NoncommissionedO cers do.

Its important or people to understand the many

Spc. Myranda Spear and Spc. Rune Duke, air t raf c control operators with 4-58 AOB exchangeradio call signs with Republic of Korea Army pilots near the city of Kumwong, March 12. About 30Soldiers from 4-58 AOB are participating in the training exercise with ROK troops through March20 to enhance radio communication ability during operations. U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall we do.

Duke said he enlisted in the Army to bean air tra c controller and will completehis tour o Korea in April. Another 4-58th A C Soldier is also about to nish her touro duty here but has no intention o leavinganytime soon.

I chose to serve another two years inKorea because I love it here, said Spc.Myranda Spear, A C, 4-58th AOB. Spearrecently reenlisted to continue Army service,but waived her reenlistment bonus to be ableto serve another tour in Korea.

Serving in 4-58th has been like workingin one big Family and our chain o commandhas been very supportive o all the Soldiersin our unit, she said. I plan on travelingand seeing diferent places and I hope tostay long enough to see the upgrades toHumphreys Garrison completed.

Spear said in high school, she wanted tobe an Army pilot but a ter enlisting as an A C, there is no better job or her in the Army. I love my job and even i I could bea pilot, I believe I would still pre er workingas an A C, she said.

decisions and everything else outside o work that we havegoing on and how we have to break everything down tohandle situations without things alling apart around usand keeping people rom getting hurt and motivated atthe same time, he said. We are human, but sometimes wehave to show no matter what we are keeping everythingtogether. NCOs control whats going on around them inthe Army and we have to be the rock that keeps Soldiers working sa ely and completing missions on time.

McGee said he loves the NCO Corps because it ofersthe chance to help people no matter how you look at it.But early in McGees career, he almost d idnt make it to thepromotion board.

When my time came to prepare or my sergeantpromotion board, my chain o command had to order meto set aside time to study because I would not leave thekitchen because our mission wasnt going the way I wantedit to go and I wanted to make sure the mission was goingright be ore I made time or anything else, he said.

Tis is my second tour in Korea and there are morecooks to work with and that gives us all more time to learnour cra t and train new Soldiers how to do the job betterthan anyone else.

McGee said that he has to serve 20 years in the Army because i he doesnt then hes wasting time.

Tough I love what I do, I never orget Im a Soldierrst. o me, this is the most un, secure job in the world.Even when we arrive on site in the eld at eight oclock at

night, we will set up quickly because I believe Soldiers arestill entitled to a hot meal and to be ull be ore they continue with the mission.

When Im done with my Army career, Ill look back atall the service members I served and maybe because they had a great meal the day o a hard or dangerous mission itgave them that extra motivation they needed to stay alive,and maybe help others stay alive also.


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N ew s & N ot e s

THE MORNING CALM AREA III

Ped Gate ATM Closur eThe ATM kiosk, Bldg. 1420 in front of thepedestrian gate will be closed April 6-10 for oor

repairs. Call 753-6209 for more information.

Volunteer for the Boryeong Mud FestivalBoryeong City is looking for Mud Festivalvolunteers from USAG-Humphreys. TheFestival is scheduled for July 11-19. Freelodging and meals will be provided. To sign up

contact Ms. Chong at 754-6130.

Homeschooling Spouses Get-together The next Homeschooling Spouses Get-together will be held April 13, 6:30-8 p.m.at Bldg. 510, Apt. 108. The focus of thismonths meeting will be on sharing stories andtestimonies about homeschooling in our lives.Come prepared to be blessed! This event issponsored by the USAG-Humphreys Chapel.Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-3144-0352or [email protected].

Calling All GardenersCommunity garden plots are available near Pappys Paintball Range. Plots will be ready April 1. Sign up today at the Outdoor Recreationbuilding or call 753-3013 for more information.

USAG-Humphreys Tax Center Get your taxes prepared free. The Tax Center is open Mon.-Wed. and Fri. 9-5 p.m. and Thurs.1-6 p.m. We close for lunch 12-1 p.m. Call753-5680 for more information.

Learn to Use Public TransportationThe Army Community Services hosts Wonder Wheels, a relocation readiness program the lastWednesday of each month. Learn to use buses,trains, and the subway in our host country. Call ACS at 753-8804 for more information.

Military Intelligence Peninsula BallThe 2009 MI Peninsula Ball will be held April 25from 6 to 12 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul.This event is open to all MI professionals andguests. Ticket prices are 69,000 won. Scheduleincludes drinks, dinner, and entertainment.Dress code is military dress and civilianequivalent. For more information contact Capt.Lee, 532nd MI Battalion at 723-2520.

Tobacco Cessation ProgramArea III Health Promotion is offering monthlytobacco cessation classes Wednesdays, 10-11:30a.m. This program is free to all participants. Toregister contact Jean Dumoulin at 753-7657 or

[email protected].

Humphreys Flickr WebsiteWant to get copies of photos of a communityevent? Its easy now that USAG-Humphreyshas its own Flickr photo-sharing webpage. Toview or download your own high-resolutionimages of community events go to: www. ickr.com/usaghumphreys. Images will be postedweekly. Call 754-8598 for more information.

Bicycle Round-upAny bicycle found on USAG-Humphreys thathas not been registered will be impounded for 90 days and if not claimed will be disposed of.To register your bicycle, visit the Pass and IDsection, Bldg. 544. Impounded bicycles canbe claimed by calling the Military Police Traf cSection at 754-6600 or 010-7178-0249.

We Want Your Stor ies!We want to publish your stories andphotos in The Morning Calm Weeklyand on the USAG-Humphreys CommandChannel. Please send any informationor products to Ken Hall at the USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Of ce at 754-8847 or [email protected].

Department of Defense Education Activity director Dr. Shirley A. Miles greets Humphreys American School kindergarten students during a visit here March 19. Download this photoonline at www. ickr.com/imcomkorea. U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

Director of DoDEA visits Humphreys American School By Ken HallUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

H U M P H R E Y S G A R R I S o n Humphreys American School is on track

with Department o De ense Education Activity standards, according to DoDEA director Dr. Shirley

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