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May 2, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 28 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

hosts

Inside USAG Daegu

community

celebrates families

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USAG-Humphreys

hosts colorful

Friendship Week

Page 23

Law Day 2008

inspires youth to

get creative

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by Bob McElroy

USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS e future hasarrived for US Army Garrison Humphreysand it is in the form of six new single Soldierbarracks to be built on the piece of landdubbed Parcel One.

In about four weeks contractors forHanwha Engineering and Construction Co.Ltd. of Seoul will begin construction of fournew barracks on the 205-acre site therebyopening a new chapter in the Humphreys

history. About a month later, in mid-July,

workers from Shinsung Engineering andConstruction Co. Ltd., also of Seoul willbegin work on two more barracks.

e six barracks will cost approximately$85 million and be paid for by MilitaryConstruction Army funds, according to

See Transforms, Page 23

Humphreys Transforms

Fred Davis, the Army Relocation Programmanager with the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers Far East District.

As currently planned, by 2012 US ForcesKorea headquarters and other Yongsan-based units and organizations will move toHumphreys Garrison. e post will swellin population from about 10,000 today tonearly 45,000 and grow another 2,000acres.

Before that can happen, however,contractors under the auspices of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers Far East District

must prepare the new land and build thenew post.

With initial single Soldier barracks construction complete,engineers prepare land dubbed Parcel One for next wave of construction.

Parcel One is former farmland that liesjust off the western part of the installation.Because it had been used for growing ricethe land had to be drained of water andfilled.

Now, after nearly a year and an endlessconvoy of dirt-filled trucks dumping theirloads onto the parcel part of the land isready for construction.

The first step is to sink hundreds ofreinforced-concrete piles deep into theground to anchor each barracks foundationinto the solid material beneath the ground.

The piles form the first part of thefoundation for the barracks, Davis said.

USAG Humphreys newly constructed barracks (center) are a welcome edition to the rapidly

transforming installation. The barracks are just the first to be built as Parcel One (background)

is prepped for additional construction. In addition to the barracks, work on a Super Gym nears

completion (inset left). U.S. Army photos by Bob McElroy and Edward Johnson


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NEWS PAGE 2http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

Korean ward breaks ground for

complex on former USFK landby David McNally

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

More than 5,000 Seoul residents gatheredto celebrate the ground-breaking of the

Yongsan Wards new administrative complexApril 25.

Yongsan is one of 25 wards that makeup Seoul, the fifth largest city in the world.

Yongsan is the municipal district outside ofthe Yongsan Garrison gates. e Yongsanpopulation is nearly 250,000.

In 2002, U.S. Forces Korea agreed toreturn a parcel of land adjacent to U.S.

Army Garrison-Yongsan to the Republic of

Korea. e land had been used as a parkinglot for Army And Air Force Exchange Servicetaxis.

We are very happy this land was madeavailable to us, Yongsan Ward Mayor Park

Jang-gyu tol d USAG-Yongsan GarrisonCommander Col. Dave Hall during a recent

Arbor Day ceremony. e construction ofthe Yongsan administrative complex has beena goal of mine for a long time.

Park specifically praised the work of

former 34th Support Group CommanderCol. Steve T. Wilberger for his part inmaking the land available. e 34th SG was

the predecessor of USAG-Yongsan.Wilberger has since retired.

At the event, Park told the crowdthere will be inconveniences due to theconstruction and traffi c, but the newfacility will improve the effectiveness

of administrative works, providevarious kinds of welfare for the generalpublic and be the central place forcultural use.

Park said Seoul invested about $40million in the project. It should becompleted in 2010.

During the ceremony, Mayor Parkwas joined by Seoul Mayor Oh Sae-

hoon and many other city offi cials. Entertainerskept the crowd energized before the spectacularfinale of confetti and colored smoke, balloonsand even the release of doves.

USAG - Yon gs a n Dep u ty G a r r i s onCommander Don Moses represented the

garrison at the ceremony. e 8th U.S. ArmyBand also performed for the gathering.

Its great to see the energy of our neighbors,Moses said. is was a world-class event. Weare proud of our relationship with the Koreanpeople.

Moses said he was happy to be part of theprocess to make the administrative complex areality.

Special to The Morning Calm

In a ceremony at the MapoPrecinct Police Station, Capt.Michael Gillispie, commanderof the 142nd Military PoliceCompany and USAG-YongsanProvost Marshal, and Sgt. 1stClass Annette Grace, USAG

Yongsan Provost Sergeant were recognized for theircommitment to community lawenforcement. e Mapo Chiefof Police presented them withCertificates of Appreciationfor outstanding service. Due

to the coordinated efforts ofthe Yongsan Military Police,Area II Director of EmergencyServices, and the local Korean National Police,the Mapo area has experienced a significantdecrease in USFK Service Member crimerate over the last year. Senior SuperintendentHong, Seong Sam commented on the recentsuccess at the ceremony, saying, I appreciate

Military Police receive accolades

from Korean National Police

all the hard work the Yongsan MPshave done to prevent USFK criminalincidents from occurring in the Mapoarea. Capt. Michael Gillispie expressedhis heartfelt gratitude and in returnsaid, As Military Police, we do our

Capt. Michael Gillispie, commander of the 142nd Military Police Com-

pany and USAG-Yongsan Provost Marshal, is recognized for his com-

mitment to community law enforcement. Courtesy Photo

best to prevent crime through ourpresence, but often times we haveto investigate after an incidenthas taken place. The primaryreason the USFK/EUSA crimerate in the Mapo area has fallen isbecause commanders at all levelsare enforcing Gen. Bells policies.Major Subordinate Commanderssuch as Brig. Gen. Max Lobeto,commanding general 19thESC and USAG-Yongsans Col.DavidHall are working hardevery day to ensure that Soldierslive the Army Values by doing theright thing on a daily basis.

Whether they are USFKServicemembers or KoreanNational Police, local law

enforcement leaders and Soldiers are workingtogether to make the local community a saferplace. Located north of the Han River, Mapo-gu is a neighborhood next to Yongsan-gu andincludes the Hong-Ik University Area.

USAGYongsan Deputy Garrison Commander Don Moses greets local officials. More than

5,000 Seoul residents gather to celebrate the ground-breaking of the city wards new admin-

istrative complex April 25.

(Below left) Artists concept of the new Yongsan Ward Administrative Complex. Construction

on the facility began April 25 with a ground-breaking ceremony. U.S. Army Photos By David

McNally


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The following entries were excerpted from the military

police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and

do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Aggravated Assault; Subject #1 and Victim

#1 were involved in a verbal altercation, which turnedphysical when Subject #1 grabbed Victim #1s right

bicep with her left hand and right hand and then at-

tempted to stab Victim #1 in the neck with a broken

bottle. Victim #1 tried to use his left arm to protect

his neck at which time Subject #1 stabbed Victim #1

in his left fore arm. Victim #1 then pulled his right

hand loose at which time Subject #1 fell to the ground.

Victim #1 then reported to the CQ desk and the MPs

were notified. Subject #1 proceeded to follow Victim

#1 into the building and was approached by the CQ,

Witness #1, who asked her to calm down. Subject #1

was being belligerent and made a continuous effort to

get to Victim #1. Witness #1 who is an MP assigned

to 1HBCT then detained Subject #1 by hand irons

until the MP arrived. Subject #1 was apprehended

and transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where she

was advised of her legal rights, which she invoked.

Subject #1 was further processed and released to herunit. Victim #1 sustained a minor laceration on his

left forearm and a scratch on his right arm. This is

a final report.

AREA II: Assault Consummated by a Battery; Subject

#1 and Victim #1 were involved in a verbal alterca-

tion, which turned physical when Subject #1 grabbed

Victim #1s arms at an off-post club. Victim #1 sus-

tained injuries consisting of scratches to her arms, but

declined medical treatment. Subject #1 was detained

and transported to the Yongsan Main KNP Station

where he was charged by KNP under RCC ART #212

(Assault). Subject #1 was released into MP Custody

on a CJ Form 2 and transported to the USAG-Yong-

san PMO where he was advised of his legal rights,

which he invoked. Subject #1 was further processed

and released to his unit. This is a final report.

AREA IV: Traffic Accident with Injuries; Damage to

Private Property; Following Too Close; Subject #1,

operating a POV, and Victim #1, operating a POV,

were travelling Southbound when Victim #1s vehicle

was braking due to Person Relateds vehicle being

stalled in the lane, and Subject #1s vehicle failed

to maintain proper distance and struck Victim #1s

vehicle on HWY #11 adjacent to Dongshin Bridge,

Daegu. Damages to Subject #1s vehicle consisted of

dents and cracks to the right front bumper and hood.

Damages to Victim #1s vehicle consisted of dents

and scratches to the rear bumper. KNP responded,

filed a report and preferred no charges. Subject #1

rendered a written sworn statement admitting to the

offense. Both parties agreed to a private settlement

through insurance. Victim #1 was transported by am-

bulance to Hangwang hospital where he was treated

for injuries consisting of neck and back pain. Subject#1 and Victim #1 were processed and released on

their own recognizance. Both vehicles were released

to their operators. Subject #1 and Victim #1 reported

utilization of their seatbelt. ECOD is unknown. This is

a final report.

AREA V: Insubordinate Conduct Toward a Non-Com-

missioned Officer; Provoking Speeches and Gestures;

Drunk and Disorderly; Communicating a Threat; While

Victim #1 was working on Base Patrol he was posted

at BLDG #511 when Subject #1 approached him and

attempted to shake his hand. Victim #1 shook Sub-

ject #1s hand and at that time Subject #1 stated to

him, I want to play with you and jumped onto the

road into oncoming traffic. Victim #1 asked him to

step back onto the sidewalk. Subject #1 complied and

then jumped back onto the roadway. After a couple

of times of going back and forth from the roadway tothe sidewalk, Subject #1 finally returned to the side-

walk. Victim #1 stated he then asked Subject #1 if he

was O.K. and Subject #1 replied that he was going to

hit Victim #1 and his demeanor changed from calm

to angry. Subject #1 was transported by SF to the

SFCC where he was advised of his legal rights, which

he invoked. Subject #1 was processed and released

to his unit.

MP Blotter

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities

Seoul Lantern Fest (May 3 4)Participants can enjoy an exhibition of traditional lanterns May2 at Bongeunsa Temple, Samseong-dong; the eve celebrationof the festival on the streets of Insa-dong, featuring shows anda parade May 3 from 7-9 p.m. in front of Jogyesa Temple;the Buddhist Street Fest at which participants can create theirown lantern, sample temple food, make traditional art piecesand enjoy song and dance performances May 4 from noon to7 p.m. on the street in front of Jogyesa Temple in Insa-dong;the Lantern Parade features floats and 100,000 lanterns May 4from 7-9:30 p.m. from Dongdaemun to Jogyesa Temple; andthe Finale May 4 from 9:30-10:30 p.m. on the street in frontof Jogyesa Temple. More information about his event can befound at www.LLF.or.kr/eng or www.tour2korea.com

Hi Seoul Festival (May 4-11)Starting with the opening ceremony on the evening of May4, the Hi Seoul Festival will kick off with fireworks andartistic performances. Every night of the festival, a lightshow called the Gala of Eight Colors will invite people toenjoy a colorful dance party in Seoul Plaza. e theme of thisMays Hi Seoul Fest is the citys palaces. e five palaces inSeoul will house various programs under the name PalaceKaleidoscope. At Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Grand Palaceof the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), people can learn aboutthe life of King Sejong, the fourth king of Joseon. DeoksugungPalace, located across the City Hall, will be the Palace ofCrossover and will feature modern concerts and art fleamarkets. Gyeonghuigung Palace will feature royal life anda musical performance in the evening. At ChangdeokgungPalace and Changgyeonggung Palace, Korean traditional

performances can be enjoyed. Location: Seoul Plaza, five Palacesof Seoul (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace,Deoksugung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, GyeonghuigungPalace), Cheonggyecheon Stream. For more information, visit

www.tour2korea.com

Jindo Sea Parting Fest (May 5-7)e parting of the sea in Jeollanam-do is spectacular to behold.e world-famous wonder stretches 2.8 kilometers and 40meters wide, exposing the areas dividing Hoedong-ri, Gogun-myeon and Modo-ri, Uisin-myeon. Tide differences in themorning and evening create a mysterious ocean road on whichvisitors can walk. Besides the unusual phenomenon that drawsmillions of witnesses each year, the festival will offer musicaland folk performances, craft activities and souvenirs for sale.e festival is located at Gagye Beach, Modo-ri, Uisin-myeon,

Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com

Fashion events (May 3-12)e Seoul Fashion Center in Seoul Business Agency invites

USFK members and their families to experience Koreanfashion shopping culture and events: Dongdaemun MarketSpring Event (May 3-12), 4-8 p.m. Outdoor performance,outdoor fashion show and other events; DongdaemunFashion Market, May 3-12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dongdaemun

Wholesale Shopping Street and Flea Market aroundStadium; Dongdaemun Fashion Designers Fashion Show,May 9, 7-9 p.m.; Outdoor Fashion Show; DongdaemunFashion Festival Dance Contest, May 10, 6-8 p.m.; dancecontest open to anyone and dance groups. Seoul FashionCenter will provide buses for round trip bus and Seoulnight view tour from May 1-3. e Seoul city government

will provide free bus transportation for large groups ofServicemembers and their families who want to visit the2008 Dongdaemun Spring Shopping and Fashion Festivalthrough May 12.Groups must have more than 20 people

to be eligible for the bus service and be assigned to oneof the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan installations withinSeoul. Organizations interested must call An at 738-5212 toarrange transportation.

MAY 2, 2008

Koreas parks come to life with performances and vendors during the spring and summer months. U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson


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PM DWTS part of the ArmysProgram Executive Office, EnterpriseInformation Systems Project Manager,Defense Communications and ArmyTransmission Systems is implementing

this meshed transmission architecture underthree comprehensive and complementaryprograms: e Korea Optical Fiber BackboneReplacement program, the Korea OpticalTransmission Network program and theDigital Microwave Upgrade program.

According to Dan Baker of the RCIO-K, these programs together provide robustcommunications for USFK communicatorsfor their combatant commander sensorinformation, command and control for thecomponent services and ensure netcentricadvantages throughout the operational areaof USFK.

The whole intent is to provide ameshed communications infrastructure that

is survivable, redundant and provides thehighest quality of service, said Baker.Lt. Col. Clyde Richards, PM DWTS,

said that KOBR, KOTNet and DMUrepresent a model architecture and a moveaway from outdated, traditional wide-areatransmission systems that have previouslybeen implemented.

KOBR, KOTNet, and DMU areinitiatives to leverage state of the arttechnologies that have resulted in better,faster, and cheaper C4I transmissionsolutions for the Global Information Gridinfrastructure in Korea, said Richards.

KOBR increases bandwidth capacity& reduces path loss

Gary McIlwain, PM DWTS projectleader, said that under the KOBR program,

Technicians provide meshed communications

architecture for U.S. Forces Korea warfighters

PM DWTS is replacing aging 12-strand,single mode fiber optic cable with 24-strand,Corning LEAF (Large Effective Area Fiber)

fiber optic cable.This doubles the available fiber

capacity, said McIlwain, and because wereoptically multiplexing, we can achieve muchhigher bandwidth with less signal loss.

e intent of the DMU program,said Baker, is to provide a digital microwavetransmission backbone, meshed withasynchronous transfer mode Switches andSONET node infrastructure across the fiber

optic backbone provided under the KOBR

program.McIlwain said the DMU programis being implemented in eight phases.Phases one through four, which upgradedinstallations from the north to CampHumphreys, started in 1998 and werecompleted in 2004. Phases five througheight, to upgrade installations south ofCamp Humphreys, started in 2004 and arescheduled to be completed in 2012.

With PM DWTS, weve been able totake advantages of changes of technology,said Baker. e PM has always been goodto us, has had an active and continuouspresence in Korea since the 1970s, andtheyve provided continuous support and

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Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Bradbury, 293rd Signal

Company configures test euipment inside a

communications rack. Courtesy Photo

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airline tickets that are unusable

because of cancelled leave

or a change of orders are not

payable.

Contact the Military ClaimsOffice at USAG Yongsan, Bldg.

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by Spc. Alun Thomas

USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG -CASEY Desp i te coldtemperatures and constant drizzle, morethan 60 competitors took part in the 2008Eighth Army Full and Half Marathon atCarey Fitness Center, April 26, featuringrunners from all four areas of the Koreanpeninsula.

Runners in the half marathon ranapproximately 13.1 miles, while thoserunning the full marathon were required torun 26.2 miles; the course circling the entireUSAG-Casey and Camp Hovey area.

Kim Pok Man, USAG-RC sportsspecialist, said a total of 61 runners signed

up for the event, 40 running the halfmarathon, the other 21 competing in thefull marathon.

e race was an individual competitionincluding both men and women and wasdivided into eight age categories, rangingfrom Mens and Womens Open, 25 yearsof age and under, to Mens and WomensSenior, age 46 years and older.

Winner of the full marathon wasSpc. Jeong Kim, 121 Combat SupportHospital, USAG-Yongsan, in 3 hours and3 minutes.

Winner of the half marathon was 1stLt. Alexander Pagon, Special OperationsCommand Korea, USAG-Yongsan, in a

time of 1:18:23.Pagon said he trained extensively for the

race and has been competing in marathonsregularly since he joined the Army.

Today was a fabulous day for a race, it

was nice and cool, Pagon said. Its a toughcourse though, especially when you hit thehill around mile eight. at was a real gutcheck.

Pagon said he has been running constantlyfor the last two years but finds every race amassive challenge.

As you keep getting better the pacekeeps getting faster, and the challenge is tomaintain that pace, Pagon said.

Also competing in the half marathon wasStaff Sgt. Braulio Silva, Camp Stanley, BravoCompany, 304th Integrated eater SignalBattalion, who said despite pulling a calfmuscle during the marathon, he achievedhis goal of completing the race in less thantwo hours along with other members of his

company.We didnt have a lot of time to train

for this, but were happy we finished andmet our goals, Silva said. We cant dostuff like this without the support of ourcommand unit; however, it was only withtheir support we were able to accomplish

what we did today.Silva said he and others in his company

trained separately at regular physical trainingduring early mornings in order to preparefor the marathon.

About mile five or six I pulled my calf,and at three different points I had to walk,Silva said. But I stretched out and didntquit, so with the support of partners pulling

me along, I was able to finish. Awards for those finishing in first,

second and third were given after the halfmarathon, with mementos awarded also forall participants.

8th Army holds marathon

at Carey Fitness Center

Cho Hyun Song, (number 113) USAG-Casey Korean Security Guard, battles Jeff Furner, (num-

ber 204) Seoul American Elementary School, for 11th place in a furious finish during the Eighth

Army Half Marathon, April 26, at USAG-Casey Carey Fitness Center. U.S. Army Photo By

Spc. Alun Thomas

(Left) A Soldier of 2nd Logistics Support Com-

mand, 3rd Army of the Republic of Korea,

focuses on connecting with the ball during

a game of jokgu with Soldiers from Division

Special Troops Battalion, 2ID, on USAG-Red

Cloud April 18. The game of jokgu is a Korean

sport that crosses soccer and tennis. U.S.

Army Photo By Spc. Leith Edgar

U.S., Korean Soldiers celebrate sisterhood,

friendship at U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloudby Spc. Leith Edgar

2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

USAG-RED CLOUDe Soldiers of

Division Special Troops Battalion and 2ndLogistics Support Command celebratedtheir first year of sisterhood April 18 onUSAG-Red Cloud .

e event marked one year since the2nd LOGCOMM and DSTB signed amemorandum of agreement to promotemutual understanding and friendship.

The memorandum of agreement,which consists of six articles, covers thetwo parties working relationship, jointtraining and annual celebrations. Maj. Yang,Kyung, commander of Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd LOGCOMM,

sees the agreement as the basis of an ever-improving relationship.

Since last year we have had a numberof exchanges, and our ties have becomestronger. I hope that this relationship will

stay strong, Yang said in a speech duringthe opening ceremony.

Both the Soldiers of DSTB and the2nd LOGCOMM share the mission ofdefending the Republic of Korea. However,each unit accomplishes the mission bydifferent means. DSTB supports 2ID and

the 2nd LOGCOMM provides logisticalsupport to the 3rd Army of the Republic

of Korea.Capt. Lee, Hyun Woo, a ROK staff

officer of USAG-RC, said the event was achance for the Soldiers to come togetherand remember the importance of theirsolidarity.

All of our units under 2ID have a strongrelationship with 2ID Soldiers, Lee said.

The sisterhood ceremony included areading of the agreement, leaders remarksand a cake-cutting. en, the leadershipof DSTB squared off against the leaders ofthe 2nd LOGCOMM in friendly sportingmatches, including soccer, softball, bowlingand jokgu.After the participants workedup a sweat from the physical activity, they

cooled off by taking a dip in a dunk tank.Subordinates paid for an opportunity toplunge their leaders into an icy bath.

e event ended with a steak dinner atthe Commanding Generals Mess, whereLt. Col. Les Brown touted the strength ofthe bilateral relationship. is event is asmall representation of the ROK and U.S.

Alliance, Brown said.

Since last year we have had a

number of exchanges, and our ties

have become stronger. I hope that

this relationship will stay strong.

Maj. Yang, Kyung, commander of

Headquarters and Headquarters

Company, 2nd LOGCOMM


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2ID & USAG-RC Present

Holocaust Remembrance

Do not stand silent, remember kristallnacht

1938. Speakers are Jacob Rosenberg, Elle

Wiesel and Gerda Klein Holocaust survi-vors. today from 11 a.m. to noon in USAG-

RC CGs Mess. For more information call:

732-6856.

Volunteer to support

2009 Presidential Inauguration

Army is looking for 200 Volunteer Reserve

Component Soldiers (USAR, TPU, IMA,

IRR, ARNG, or Retiree Recall) that want to

volunteer to support the 2009 Presidential

Inauguration in Washington, DC. Sourc-

ing this event at 100% is a top priority.

For more information contact creighton.

[email protected]

ACAP Counselor Position

Vacancy

ACAP counselors provide direct ACAPservices to transitioning military personnel,

Army civilians, and their family members.

Position requires a Masters Degree or

equivalent and two years experience. For

more information call: 730-4033.

Korean Green Choir

The Korean Green Choir has a Mass start-

ing at 3.pm, May 24 at the USAG-RC Cha-

pel, followed by a choir perfromance from 4

to 4:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.

EEO/POSH Training

EEO/POSH training is scheduled for super-

visors 9-11 a.m., non supervisory 1-3 p.m.

May 5 at USAG-RC DFMWR Conference

Room. Call 732-6277 for more information.

Spouses Orientation Program Schedule

The Spouses Orientation Program dates

are May 13 at USAG-Casey and May 20

at USAG-RC. This is a mandatory brief.

For more information call: 732-5883.

Womens Professional Development

Symposium

The Annual Womens Professional Devel-

opment Symposium takes place May 27, 8

a.m. to 4 p.m. at the USAG-Casey Digital

Conference Center. Call 732-6273 for more

information.

USAG-RC Commissary

Camp Stanley hosts a block party and yard

sale, tomorrow, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the

commissary parking lot Call 732-5485 formore information.

HQ IMCOM Centralized

Mentoring Program

Be a mentor, help develop well-rounded

managers at the mid or senior level by

grooming high potential emloyees to as-

sume higher levels of responsibilities. Men-

tees from GS-1113. For more information

call: 732-9063.

Harvard Strategist Program

Harvard Strategist Program is a one year

degree producting program open to all

Army active competitive category captains.

For more information call: 732-7015.

Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?If you think you are smarter than a fifth

grader then heres your chance! Event

takes place May 5 at USAG-RC Mitchells

Club, 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Dinner buf-

fet tickets available at nearest CAC. Call

730-4601 for more information.

News & Notes

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School children from the Dongducheon area perform a song following the environmental poster award ceremony as part of USAG-Caseys Earth

Day program, held outside Gateway Club, April 25. U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

by Spc. Alun Thomas


USAG-CASEY School children fromthe Dongducheon area participated in Army

Earth Day activities at USAG-Casey April25, having taken part in an environmentalhealth poster competition, which was

judged outside the Gateway Club.The event was sponsored by the

Directorate of Public Works, who also set upan environmental trivia stand where people

were able to win an Earth Day coffee mug byanswering a trivia question correctly.

A Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant SpillResponse exercise was due to be conductedoutside the Gateway Club, but was cancelleddue to rain.

Ken Lee, USAG-RC, chief, EnvironmentalStaff Division, said the two local schools wereinvited so they could learn the importance

of protecting the environment.

is event is sponsored by the CaseyDPW and we were hoping to have ademonstration of an oil spill as one of theevents Lee said. e local fire department

was going to show the kids how an oil spill

is cleaned up.Richard Bain, USAG-Casey DPW, said

DPW is hoping to provoke environmentalawareness for everybody in the nearbyUSAG-Casey community through the ArmyEarth Day event.

We have extended invitations to localschools, and one is a local elementary school,and the other is the International ChristianSchool, which most American dependantsattend, Bain said. They are involved

with the poster contest for environmentalawareness and we also have a trivia standfor Soldiers and family members.Teyhave a chance to test their environmentalknowledge and get a free prize.

After the school children arrived they

were welcomed by Bain and Capt. KimberlyNelson, USAG-Casey, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company commander.

I want to welcome you and thank youfor participating in Earth Day, Nelson said

during her welcoming speech.Nelson thanked the children for being

involved in the poster competition after which the awards for best poster werehanded out.

Im sorry everyone cant come in firstplace, but I want to thank you all forparticipating, Bain said during his addressto the children. I want to encourage youto stay actively involved with environmentalprotection; there were a lot of good thoughtsand initiatives with the posters.

Following the poster award ceremony,the school children sang several songs for theaudience before learning of the cancellationof the oil spill response exercise.

USAG Casey celebrates Earth Day

Pepper Jackson congratulates 75th ROKA at dinnerCol. Larry Pepper Jack-

son (left), USAG-RC

commander, thanked

Col. Cho, Yong Mun (sec-

ond from left), Republic

of Korea Army 75th Bri-

gade commander and his

soldiers April 23 at the

USAG-Casey Warriors

Club for strengthening the

ROK-U.S. alliance. Cho

and Jackson were both

commissioned as armorofficers in the same year,

1984. Prior to the dinner

the 75th ROKA team was

given a windshield tour

of Casey. U.S. Army

Photo by Margaret Ban-

ish-Donaldson.


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by Jack Loudermilk


(Tis is part one of a two part story tocontinue in the May 9 edition of the MorningCalm WeeklyEd.)

USAG-RED CLOUDOnly time cansober up a person...not black coffee, coldshowers, exercise, or any other commoncures. Alcohol leaves the body of virtuallyeveryone at a constant rate of about .015percent of blood alcohol content per hour.us, a person with a BAC of .015 would becompletely sober in an hour while a person

with a BAC of 10 times that .15 wouldrequire 10 hours to become completely

sober. is is true regardless of sex, age,weight, and similar factors, said WayneJohnson, director, USAG-RC Alcohol andDrug Control Office.

e above fact is one of several that agroup of American and Korean civilianemployees from USAG-RC learned whileattending part one of a two part class aboutsubstance abuse April 22 in Camp RedClouds Education Center.

is is our first time to break up theannual three-hour training into two sessionsof one-and-a-half hours, Johnson explained.Were trying to make it easier on theemployees because of other commitments.ey will wait one week before attending

part two to complete their annual three-hour training requirement.

ADCO provides direct supervision,management, and administration overall nonclinical personnel and programs;program management and customer serviceissues; guidance on alcohol and drug relatedregulations and policies; and conducts

command briefings and reports.All civilians must be trained during the

fiscal year, Johnson said. e training isspread out over the course of several monthsin order to be as user friendly as possible.

Annual training is conducted forthree distinct groups. In addition tocivilian employee training now underway,supervisors will get their own version withsome of the same information, but wefocus on different methods for supervisorsto use for intervention, deterrence andprevention, Johnson said.

Training for the Soldiers is very different,he added. e training is usually conductedby the units prevention leaders. When

ADCO is invited to provide education to

the unit, it is usually geared to a specificaudience, underage drinking.

Annual training is more than checkingthe block. It is not just a way of saying youdont have an excuse because you attendedthe training. Classes are intended to raiseawareness and reduce substance abuse, hesaid. Were being proactive; putting up theguard rail before the car runs into the ditch.People will always have excuses. e guardrail had no lights,

Another reason substance abuse trainingis important to people living and workingin Korea, is Korean law. The laws andthe culture of Korea are unique, Johnsonsaid. For example, when appearing before

a Korean judge, its important to showremorse. You cannot be remorseful if youclaim you cannot remember your actions.e mind set of the culture and laws appearto go hand in hand; something we as

Americans take for granted.e main information to take away from

part one of the training, Johnson said, is

Red Cloud civilians get

substance abuse training

Wayne Johnson, USAG-RC Alcohol and Drug Control officer, holds up news clippings about

real people getting into real trouble during a drug and alcohol abuse t raining session April 25 at

Red Clouds Education Center. U.S. Army Photo By Jack Loudermilk

recognizing a problem and knowing what

to do about the problem.If a civilian believes they need help for

themselves or a friend, they should start bycalling the Employee Assistance Program,at 730-4144. Obviously, it is better to self-refer. For USAG-RC, we usually have fiveto 10 self-referrals a year. It is nothing to beashamed of nor should you be afraid to ask

for help. e challenge is getting help for

someone who refuses to accept they have aproblem, Johnson said.

Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth presidentof the United States, stated that, It has longbeen recognized that the problems withalcohol relate not to the use of a bad thing,but to the abuse of a good thing.

by Spc. Alun Thomas


USAG-CASEYVolunteers fromthroughout USAG-RC and USAG-Casey,including the 2nd Infantry Division, wererecognized at the Annual Volunteer AwardsLuncheon April 28, in the Warriors Club

ere were 10 nominees for volunteer ofthe year and two for volunteer unit of theyear, won by Rocio Marino-Crumley andthe 2-9 Infantry Battalion in their respectivecategories.

Guest speaker at the ceremony was SueTeeples, wife of Col. David Teeples, assistantdivision commander, 2ID, with the awardspresented by Maj. Gen. John Morgan, 2IDcommander and James Richardson, USAG-Casey deputy commander.

G w e n d o l y n M c C a r t h y , A r m y Community Services coordinator, saidduring the introduction, everyone shouldthank the volunteers individually becauseof their efforts in volunteering their timeand efforts.

Today before you leave we ask yourecognize these volunteers with a simplepat on the back or a shake of the hand for

their work with their various organizations,McCarthy said.

Chaplain (Maj.) Carol Highsmith,

Headquarters and Headquarters Company,USAG-RC, delivered the invocation, which

was followed by lunch and a solo renditionof Lean on Me by Sgt. Ronald Porter.

During her speech, Teeples said she washonored to be asked to address those inattendance as the topic of volunteering isclose to her heart, having won numerousawards for her own volunteer work in pastyears.

My husband and I have been marriedfor 32 years and for 27 of those I have been avolunteer, Teeples said. I have volunteeredfor every Army community I have livedin and have always felt a deep sense ofsatisfaction in giving to others.

Teeples said those who volunteer arethe lifeblood of the community and theircontributions are immeasurable.

Volunteers provide so many vital servicesto support our community, both individuallyand in organizations, Teeples said. Whetherits teaching English to children, assisting theelderly, or teaching a cooking class, you aremaking a difference.

Following Teeples speech, the nomineesfor volunteer of the year were announced, allnominees being nominated by their peers,

McCarthy said.We award to you our sincerest thanks

and congratulations on your commitmentto improving the quality of life of the 2ndInfantry Division and United States ArmyGarrison, McCarthy said. Your devotionto duty exemplifies the flawless conditionof the U.S. Army. You are truly second tonone.

e awards were presented by Morganand Richardson, with Marino-Crumleyand the 2-9 Infantry Battalion receivingspecial plaques for their accomplishments asvolunteer and volunteer unit of the year

Morgan was then presented with a checkfor $62,757.55 representing money saved by

the help of all volunteers, who spent a totalof 4,075.5 hours volunteering.ese volunteers have shown dignity

and class through their time and energy tomake this a place to serve and serve well,Morgan said. For this reason we are in yourdebt, because without volunteers, and theircommitment, kindness and generosity, noneof this is possible.

USAG-RC volunteers lauded in ceremony

Guest speaker Sue Teeples explains the im-

portance of volunteer work, at the Annual Vol-

unteer Awards Luncheon, April 28, at USAG-

Casey Warrior Club. U.S. Army Photo By

Spc. Alun Thomas


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by Cpl. Im Jin-min


YONGSAN GARRISON Yongsanrolled out the red carpet April 25 to honorits volunteers at the annual Volunteer of theYear recognition banquet, treating them toa night of celebrity status.

is year is very special because all ournominees were awarded volunteer of the yearhonors, said Suzanne James, director of U.S.Army Garrison-Yongsan Army CommunityService. Rather than having one winner forthe entire community, we wanted to showthat all our volunteers are winners.

e celebration, dubbed Night of theStars, took on an Academy Awards themeat the Main Post Club to show appreciationto the 58 volunteers and their families whoattended.

The volunteers-turned-celebrities gottheir pictures taken in front of a limousine,complete with paparazzi flashing cameras.ey each received a celebrity star, enjoyed adinner featuring the 8th U.S. Army Band, andsaw a multi-media presentation of volunteersin action around the community.

ey even walked the Yongsan Walkof Fame to give it some Hollywood flair.Each volunteers name was etched on astar-shaped cutout affixed on the walkwayto the ball room.

ere was a lot of laughter; everybodyhad fun and was relaxed, said one attendee,Valarie Francis.

Each of the 58 honorees got stage time toreceive awards. You truly are shining stars,said Col. David Hall, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan commander.

ey may think that they are ordinarypeople doing normal chores, but theyare making a fantastic difference in ourcommunity with different talents, addedthe events master of ceremonies, Chaplain(Lt. Col.) James King, USAG-Yongsan

installation chaplain.e Army cannot function effectively

without its volunteers, volunteer LoriWilhite said. ey are the heart and soulof the community. Personally, I have beenable to maintain my skills, learn new skillsand make wonderful new friends.

Yongsan rolls out red carpet for volunteersAnnual gala gives

celebrity status to

community volunteers

by Kenneth Fidler


YONGSAN GARRISON e first

of seven automated pedestrian entry gatesat Yongsan arrived April 25.e Enhanced Security Pedestrian Gate is

in-place at Gate 19 near the 121st CombatSupport Hospital and will be operational inearly June after testing is complete.

is system will definitely help enhanceour force protection since the systemallows entrance to the post based on two

identification checks -- the ID card andfingerprint, said Ricky Oxendine, USAG-Yongsan Emergency Services director.

Users will first swipe their ID cards toopen the access door. Once inside, a validfingerprint match will open the second doorto allow post access. One person at a time isallowed through the gate.

e entry process takes about 12 to 15seconds, said Sgt. 1st Class Robb Kubiak,U.S. Forces Korea physical security andforce protection noncommissioned officer-in-charge.

Pedestrians must have their ID cardsand fingerprints properly registered in theDefense Biometric Identification System,Kubiak said. e system will only recognizewhat is registered in DBIDs.

DBIDS is the identification verificationsystem security personnel use to identify,control and account for those enteringmilitary installations using biometric andbarcode technologies.

Military Police will monitor the gate 24hours a day through closed-circuit televisionand can talk to pedestrians via a speaker

system, Kubiak said. For those with strollersor small children, MPs can override thesystem to allow access.

Col. Dave Hall, USAG-Yongsancommander, said the system is state-of-the-art and will provide important securityupgrades to force protection.

ese systems were successfully fieldedin Europe, and we are looking forward tousing them here, Hall said.

Yongsan is the first installation in Koreato receive the system, Kubiak said. A secondsystem will be installed at USAG-Daegu.

First enhanced security pedestrian gate arrives at Yongsan Garrison

(Top) Volunteer Terri Bryant and her children walk past paparazzi on their way into the Night of the StarsVolunteer of the Year gala. Bryant volunteers at the Yongsan Library and the South Post Chapel. (Above)Hundreds of community members turned out at the event to honor the communitys volunteer corps. U.S. Army photos By Cpl. Im Jin-min

At the gala, officials acknowledged

several community members for their

dedicated contributions to volunteerism:

Lori Wilhite was honored with the

Presidents Volunteer Service Award.

She is an Army Family Team Building

instructor and coordinator and servesas the Seoul Army Medical Department

Family Readiness Group leader

Hong Sook-hee, who is coordinator for

the Korean AFTB and has served as an

ACS volunteer program manager, was

awarded the Presidents Daily Points of

Light Award

The family of Staff Sgt. Christopher

Rolack was nominated as runner-up

of the Association of the U.S. Army

Rubbermaid-Irwin Volunteer Family of

the Year for 2007. Rolack and his wife,

Antoinetta, and five children Chrische,

Chrischel, Crishauna, Crisheena, and

Christiana are all active volunteers

Tami Taliento and her two children,

Christian and Emma, received the

February Family of the Month award

for the hundreds of hours they spend

volunteering in the community

Individuals, families earn special recognition


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by Kenneth Fidler


YONGSAN GARRISON BrianMcNett is one busy eighth grader.

After school, he can be found at eitherthe Yongsan or the Hannam Village MiddleSchool Teen Center, volunteering an averageof 40 yes, 40 hours a week to help outhis fellow teens.

He just tested for a black belt in tae kwondo and is taking kumdo lessons, as well.

And he is president of Yongsans Boysand Girls Clubs of America Torch Club,planning activities for other teens andrecruiting new members.

Volunteering gives me something todo so I can give back to the community for

the things they do for us, he said. If youcontinue doing something, theyll continuedoing things for you.

Its that effort that earned him the awardof Korea Army Boys and Girls Clubs ofAmerica Youth of the Year for 2008. He nowgoes on to compete for the Asia-Pacific ArmyYouth of the Year.

He is an amazing youth, said CameronGonzales, U.S. Army Garrison-YongsanMiddle School Teen Program director. Iam constantly amazed by Brians maturityand ability to take on the leadership rolewhenever needed. He is also one who takesthe initiative and makes great things happenin the program.

Brian got the volunteer bug from hisstepfather, George Jackson. What wevetried to teach him is the biggest reason thatyou volunteer in your community ... it makesyou a better person and how to deal with

Yongsan teen Koreas Youth of Year

He is an exceptional youth, who is most definitely a

positive role model for others.

people and interact with them, Jacksonsaid. Weve tried to instill in him to treat

people with respect and learn how to dealwith people.

His mother, Staff Sgt. Stacy Jackson, who works in the 532nd Military IntelligenceBattalion on Camp Coiner, said theycouldnt be more proud of Brian. I wasjust really speechless when we heard abouthis award.

She said hes been volunteering just overa year and never realized how much of animpact it has had on his life.

It took him a little while to finally branchout, she said. He knew some friends weregoing over to the teen center after school, andhe just started going over there. Hes a veryhelpful young man, really willing to help. He

just took the ball and ran with it.Brian credits his volunteer work with

teaching him important social skills. Ivelearned partnership, how to work with otherpeople, get large projects done quickly andefficiently, and how to stay organized, hesaid.

He stays focused on trying to improve theTeen Center at Hannam Village, a familyhousing area located about a 10-minute drivefrom Yongsan Garrison. e center is openMondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, andBrian is trying to increase participation.

Just recently, he organized a teen lock-inon April 25 that originally was only a seven-hour event ending at 8 p.m.

Under his leadership, he turned it intoan all-night event featuring a barbecuehail and farewell for new and outgoingemployees. It also included pool and ping-pong tournaments.

Brians volunteer work has become morefun than anything else. He sacrificed aday off to go grocery shopping for the teencenters and deliver the groceries. I thoughtthat was pretty awesome. Hes very generouswith his time, his stepfather said.

Gonzales said Brian takes the initiativeand makes great things happen in theprogram.

I whole-heartedly believe that Brian

McNett deserves to be selected as theNational Youth of the Year winner, Gonzalessaid. He is an exceptional youth, who ismost definitely a positive role model forothers.

by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo


YONGSAN GARRISON Universityof Maryland University College- Asiahonored its graduates May 5 at its annualcommencement ceremony at the SeoulAmerican High School auditorium.

Among the 53 who graduated, nineearned associates degrees, 41 bachelorsdegrees and three masters degrees.

This is one of the most significantmilestones in your life, said Dr. Susan C.Aldridge, UMUC president, in her openingspeech. UMUC is proud to be part of thisachievement.

During his congratulatory speech,Command Sgt. Major Ralph J. Rusch, U.S.Army Garrison-Yongsan command sergeantmajor, challenged graduates to continuetheir pursuit for knowledge.

is is a great achievement, he said.But you have a long way to go, and thereason why you have a long way to go is

because you are now in a situation to wantmore knowledge.Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III,

commanding general of the 2nd InfantryDivision, presided over the ceremony.

Education is the key to success, hetold the graduates. Once you are educated,its very hard for others to keep you fromsucceeding.

Aldridge oversaw the conferring ofdegrees as she personally handed diplomas toeach student. After receiving their diplomas,the graduates adjusted the strings on theirhats to the right, marking the end of thegraduation ceremony.

It means the world to any candidate tograduate, said Master Sgt. Deborah Gibsonof the 175th Financial Management Center.Knowledge is power and the only way youare going to have power is to continue tolearn.

Sgt. 1st Class Anthony C. Johnson, whoreceived an associates degree, shared theexcitement.

I never graduated across a stage, he said.

It felt really good. Education is somethingyou get to keep. No one can take it awayfrom you.

Though exuberance had filled theauditorium, for one family the graduationceremony was bittersweet.

Michelle S. Bremer and her daughter,Sarah Bremer, received the diploma for William F. Bremer. Bremer, 53, finisheda bachelors degree before dying of lungcancer April 1.

Im so proud of my husband, saidMichelle. He was very well aware of hissituation. But he never let his illness get inthe way of his everyday life and the goalshe had set.

53 earn degrees from University of Maryland

Fifty-three community members listen to their commencement address before receiving their degreesfrom the University of Maryland University College April 26. U.S. Army Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo

Brian McNett volunteers an average of 40 hours aweek at the Middle School Teen Centers on Yong-san and at Hannam. U.S. Army Photo By Ken-neth Fidler

Dental Exams for Retirees

Starting Monday, Yongsans Dental Clinics2 and 3 will provide limited dental examsand cleanings to retirees and their spous-es by appointments, walk-in or call-in. Inaddition, during the Courageous ChannelNoncombatant Evacuation Exercise May15-17, dental exams and cleanings willbe provided to Retirees and their spousesonce validated at the exercise site. Formore information, call 736-7715.

Dragon Hill Lodge Block Party

Dragon Hill Lodge celebrates its 18thanniversary May 2-3 with a block party,games and activities, and a chance to win$10,000. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.today with a cake-cutting ceremony in thecourtyard followed by a program calledA Complimentary Taste of DHL featur-ing DHL specialty food. The block partySaturday will take place in the courtyard.During the block party, active-duty mili-tary get a chance to win $10,000 duringa special Frisbee toss challenge. Also onSaturday:

PCS garage sale starts at 10 a.m. inthe upper-level parking area.

A 3K family walk/run in which chil-dren will receive a zoo pass and get ananimal stamp at various points along theroute. Get all stamps and get a prize atthe finish line.

Win prizes such as a round-trip ticketto the continental United States and over-night stays at 5-star hotels in Seoul. OnlyDepartment of Defense ID card holdersare eligible for these prizes.

Free Golf Clinic

A free golf clinic is 10 a.m. to noon May10 at the Seongnam Golf Course. PGAprofessionals will be on hand to providepersonalized advice on improving yourgame. In addition, professionals will assistwith video swing analysis, launch monitorand demo clubs upon request. No reser-vation is required. Call 736-3483.

Smoking Cessation Classes

The 18th Medical Command HealthPromotions Office holds monthly smok-ing cessation clinics consisting of four,one-hour group sessions. For units withgroups of 10-15 people, an instructorcan arrange sessions at your organiza-tion. For information, call 736-6693/3029.

EDIS/Audiology Awareness

The 18th Medical Command Educationaland Developmental Intervention Servicesand Audiology will have an informationbooth 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 9 atthe Main Exchange. Representatives willbe on hand to discuss questions and dis-tribute information on communication andhearing in young children. For informa-tion, call 738-6792.

Info Assurance Conference

U.S. Forces Korea will hold its annual In-formation Assurance Conference May 6-8at the Osan Air Base Officers Club Forinformation or to register go to: https://usfk-ia.korea.army.mil.

Become an Inspector General

The 8th U.S. Army Inspector General hasimmediate openings for officers wantingto become inspector generals. Vacan-cies are for majors and branch-qualifiedcaptains. Positions can be for up to twoyears with command sponsorship. For in-formation, call 725-6739 or 723-4006 ore-mail to [email protected] [email protected].


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by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi


YONGSAN GARRISON e 32nd

annual KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week brought U.S. and Korean Soldierstogether in spirited competition and culturalexchanges April 21-25.

It has been a great experience interactingwith KATUSA Soldiers, said Pfc. KristopherMizwell, 362nd Signal Company, aftera soccer match. You never really get achance to interact with them, and I had alot of fun.

e week - designed to strengthen theworking and cultural relationships betweenU.S. and KATUSA Soldiers - featuredsporting events, cultural tours, concerts andunit-level activities.

The contributions of our KATUSASoldiers make the 8th Army what it istoday, said Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil Jr.,8th U.S. Army commanding general, at

the opening ceremonies April 22. eseyoung men are ambassadors for their nationand culture. It is a great opportunity for Americans to learn firsthand about the

Korean people.KATUSA, which stands for KoreanAugmentee to the U.S. Army, is a 58-year-old program created at the onset of theKorean War. Selected Korean Soldiers servealongside their U.S. Army counterpartsto strengthen their communication andcultural relationships.

The alliance is strong, said Col.Dave Hall, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsancommander. We have Koreas best andbrightest standing in our formations, and weare proud to call them comrades in arms.

During the week, about 2,000 U.S. andKATUSA Soldiers played soccer, competedin tug-of-war and relay race competitions,exchanged cultural diversities, and enjoyed

Katchi

Kapchida!KATUSA, U.S. Soldiers

strengthen alliance during

32nd Friendship Week

(Clockwise from main photo) Pvt.Choi Sang-il from U.S. Army TroopCommand-Korea, wrestles withPvt. Lee Yong-jun from 2/2 Aviation;sharing a Katchi Kapchida momentare (left to right) Sgt. Samuel Cole-

man, Spl. Kim Da-han; Pfc. CarltanCanteen and Sgt. Lee Sung-jae;USAG-Yongsan Strikers go againstthe 501st Military Intelligence Battal-ion; a Korean Special Forces Soldierkarate chops the tops off of glassbottles during the weeks openingday activities; Pvt. Shin Dong-hyupfrom 1st Signal Brigade performsduring the talent show.

See Friendship Week, Page 12


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performances from Koreas best musicartists.

U.S. Army Troop Command-Korea wonthe overall competition with a first place insoccer and second places in Korean wrestlingand tug of war.

U.S. Soldiers gained insight into Koreancustoms with traditional costume shows,folk plays and kimchi making, whileKATUSAs tasted chili and were treated toa barbecue.

ey also got a chance to show off duringa talent show featuring singing and dancing

routines. The 1st Signal Brigade teamwon the talent show with a powerful rockperformance featuring more than 15 U.S.and KATUSA Soldiers. Troop Command-Korea team garnered the most laughs as fiveKATUSA Soldiers dressed as females dancedto a Korean pop song.

A highlight of the weeks events were

performances by various Korean celebritymusic groups, such as Riaa, one of Koreastop rock vocalists. Watching Korean musicalartists in concert perform was a treat for oneKATUSA Soldier, Pvt. Jung Won-mo.

Seeing great Korean performers visitinghere and singing for us was something thatwe do not usually expect to happen, he saidat the Riaa concert.

Riaa told the audience she was proud toperform for the first time at Yongsan. I feelthe atmosphere is very young and energetic,she said. I really hope that there will be

another chance to visit here to sing again.I am really happy that my unit was

successful in many sporting events, saidPfc. An Ji-woong, a KATUSA Soldier who works at 8th U.S. Army headquarters.rough this friendship week, I had a greatexperience meeting and interacting withAmerican Soldiers.

Friendship Week Continued from Page 11


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AAFES secondary Taxi Companies, Yonhop and Kwang Song TransportationCo. are providing the maximum servicepossible at each established taxi stand pick-up point in Area I and Area II. While AAFESsecondary Taxi companies do not offerEnglish-speaking dispatch service (WorldCup is currently the only known source thatis able to offer English-speaking dispatchservice), or the number of Taxis offered

by World Cup, they are doing their best toservice the needs of our customers duringtheir absence. We encourage customers totry ride sharing with other customers notonly now, but in the future. is will notonly save customers time but also money.

AAFES is doing everything possibleto alleviate this situation and to continueto provide safe, quality taxi service to ourcustomers. AAFES recognizes the specialconsiderations World Cup has given AAFESand our customers, and we sincerely hopethe World Cup Company is able to resolvethe labor disputes with their drivers, soWorld Cup can continue providing serviceas quickly as possible.

AAFES explains position

regarding taxi strike

ACS offers Family Team Building Level I Korean Class

May 26 and 27 from 8 a.m. 2 p.m.

Topics:

Military acronyms and terms Family financial readiness Community resources

Military customs and terms Chain of command Supporting childs education

For more information and to sign up, call 738-3617

DOD officials announce new relocation tool for familiesCourtesy of Armed Forces Press Service

Its almost peak moving season again for military families, andDefense Department leaders want families to know new resourcesare available to help.

Plan My Move, soft-launched in late summer, is the nextgeneration of DODs MilitaryHomefronttools to provide an integrated e-movingsolution, officials said.

Moving to a new community can bea stressful event for all service and familymembers, said Leslye A. Arsht, deputyundersecretary of defense for militarycommunity and family policy. is toolhelps to ease that burden. It will put our servicemembers and theirfamilies in direct contact with those who can help every step of theway, from their current home and community to the new one.

When the user enters the current location, the new location andthe departure date into the new application, it generates installationoverviews, a three-month planning calendar, valuable travel andarrival checklists, as well as important points of contacts and family

program information, Ms. Arsht said.e Plan My Move tool is designed to coach servicemembersand their families through the entire moving process, step-by-step.

And while most moving takes place over the summer, its never tooearly to start a plan, Ms. Arsht added.

Special features of Plan My Move include: A planning calendarwith useful information that can be customized to meet the uniqueneeds of each move; decision tools, such as best communities

to live in, best schools, and affordable housing, based on datafrom military and civilian comparativecommunity studies; smooth move tips;special calendars for moving to or froman overseas location; and informationabout moving with a special-needs familymember.

In addition, families will be able to access55 directories of programs and services on

installations worldwide, from the barber shop to DOD schools tothe family center; maps and driving directions to most locationson the installation; overviews, photo galleries and must-knowinformation for each installation included in the database; currentlocal weather conditions; and extensive local community point-of-interest information. Were very excited about this new e-movingresource for our servicemembers and their families, Ms. Arsht said.

Change is always challenging, but we can make it easier. is newapplication is one more way to support and serve those who sacrificeso much for our nation.

Plan My Move, soft-launched in

late summer, is the next generation

of DODs MilitaryHomefront tools to

provide an integrated e-moving.


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Jumper

(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 8:30 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 8:30 p.m.

88 Minutes

(R) 7:30 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 7:30 p.m.Jumper

(PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Semi-Pro

(R) 7:30 p.m.

Prom Night

(PG13) 7 p.m.

Prom Night

(PG13) 7 p.m.

Jumper

(PG13) 7 p.m

Semi-Pro

(R) 7 p.m.No Show No Show No Show

Prom Night

(PG13) 9 p.m.

Prom Night

(PG13) 9 p.m.

Prom Night

(PG13) 9 p.m.

Definately, Mabe

(PG13) 9 p.m.

Step Up 2

(PG13) 9 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 7 p.m.

88 Minutes

(R) 7 p.m.Jumper

(PG13) 7 p.mSemi-Pro

(R) 7 p.m.

88 Minutes

(R) 7 p.m.

Semi-Pro

(R) 7 p.m.

Jumper

(PG13) 7 p.m

No Show No Show No Show

Forgettting Sarah

Marshell (R) 9:30 p.m.

10,000 BC

(PG13) 9:30 p.m.

Forgettting Sarah

Marshell (R) 8:30 p.m.21

(PG13) 7 p.m.

Semi-Pro

(R) 9 p.m.

Jumper

(PG13) 9 p.m

Semi-Pro

(R) 9 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 7 p.m.

Semi-Pro

(R) 7 p.m.

No Show Forgettting Sarah

Marshell (R) 7 p.m.

Semi-Pro(R) 9 p.m.

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Jumper(PG13) 7 p.m

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No Show Forgettting SarahMarshell (R) 9 p.m.

Semi-Pro(R) 7 p.m.

Forgettting Sarah

Marshell (R) 8:30 p.m.

Veggie Tales Movie

(G) 6:30 p.m.

Forgettting Sarah

Marshell (R) 8 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 6:30 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 6:30 p.m.

Forgettting Sarah

Marshell (R) 8 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 6:30 p.m.

Semi-Pro

(R) 7 p.m.

Witless Protection

(PG13) 6 p.m.

Fools Gold

(PG13) 6 p.m.

Step Up 2

(PG13) 6 p.m.

Semi-Pro

(R) 6 p.m.

Step Up 2

(PG13) 6 p.m.

Semi-Pro

(R) 6 p.m.

College Road Trip

(G) 6:30 p.m.

Semi-Pro

(R) 7 p.m.

Witless Protection

(PG13) 6 p.m.

Fools Gold

(PG13) 6 p.m.

Step Up 2

(PG13) 9 p.m.

21

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Jumper

(PG13) 8:30 p.m

Jumper

(PG13) 8:30 p.m

Definately, Maybe

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Jumper

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(R) 8:30 p.m.

Veggie Tales Movie

(G) 6:30 p.m.

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday ThursdayWednesday

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Osan

784-4930

Red Cloud

732-6620

Stanley732-5565

Yongsan I

Yongsan II

Yongsan III

738-7389

Casey

730-7354

Henry

768-7724

Humphreys

753-7716

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730-5412

Kunsan

782-4987

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Nims Island

(PG) 6 p.m.

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

What is the Workforce Recruitment Program?e Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities is a

resource to connect public and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated

postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove theirabilities in the workforce. Employers seek to fill both temporary and permanent positionsin a variety of fields.

Myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions about people with disabilities often stand in theway when people with disabilities look for jobs, resulting in a high rate of unemployment.e WRP aims to eliminate workplace discrimination one student, ne employer, and onejob at a time.

Who Is Eligible to Participate in the WRP?An applicant for the program must: have a substantial disability be a United States citizen be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning on a substantially full-time

basis (unless the severity of the disability precludes the student from taking a substantiallyfull-time load) to seek a degree or be enrolled in such an institution as a degree-seekingstudent taking less than a substantially full-time load in the enrollment period immediately

8th Army offers insight into Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilitiesprior to graduation or have graduated from such an institution within the past year.

What Does the WRP Offer to Colleges and Universities?e WRP provides a unique opportunity for colleges and universities to tap into a system

that has been successfully placing students with disabilities in summer and permanent jobs

in the public and private sectors for several years, at no cost to the school, the student, or theemployer bring together the resources of their disability services and career services officesto promote more effectively the job seeking skills and career readiness of their studentswith disabilities provide their students with disabilities a chance to grow personally andprofessionally through participation in this nationwide program.

What Does the WRP Offer to Eligible Students?e WRP is an excellent way for students with disabilities in all fields of study to market

their abilities to a wide variety of potential employers across the United States sharpentheir interviewing skills during a required one-on-one meeting with a WRP recruiter gainvaluable skills, experience, and contacts on the job prove that people with disabilities canbe excellent employees.

For Additional Information:Contact the 8th U.S. Army Equal Employment Opportunity Office at DSN 724-

6730/6603 for additional information.

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Republic of Korea Alumnae Chapter, held

its Annual College Fair at Seoul American Elementary School for the first t ime April 19. Stu-

dents from Seoul, Daegu and Osan American High Schools attended as well as Gyeonggi

Suwon International School. During the fair, students attended workshops to inform them

of the resources available to help ease the transition from high school to college life. The

workshops offered were Financial Assistance, Guide to College Financing and Assistance,

Writing Workshops, and Transition from DoDDS Pacific/DDESS Guam schools. The fair re-

cruited community members to represent their college, university or service academy. More

than 43 community members participated including the Director of Admissions from Loyola

University, a United States Military Academy graduate, a U.S. Army recruiter, and YongsEducation Center representatives. The Republic of Korea Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma

Theta Sorority, Inc., looks forward to hosting its Second Annual College Fair next year. If

you are interested in participating, please send your requests to the College Fair Commit-

tee chairpersons, Joyce M. Diggs and Celeste Wilkerson at [email protected].

Courtesy Photo

Sorority holds first College Fair


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IMCOM-K PAGE 15http://imcom.korea.army.milCHAPLAIN

Area IV Worship Schedule

Protestant Services

Collective Protestant

Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll

10:30 a.m. Camp Walker10:30 a.m. Camp Henry

12:45 p.m. Camp Walker

1 p.m. Camp Carroll

Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker

Collective

Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker

7 p.m. Camp Carroll

Korean

Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll

Korean

Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker

Catholic Services

Mass

Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker

Mass

Sunday 11:30 a.m. Camp Carroll

Mass

Saturday 5 p.m. Camp Walker

USAG-Deagu Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:

[email protected], 764-5455

Chaplain (Capt.) Byung Min:

[email protected], 765-8991

Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham

25th Transportation Battalion, Daegu

How do we decide what is right and what is wrong?Perhaps it comes from our upbringing, or perhapsfrom what we learned in school. For us in the military,it comes in part from the UCMJ. e Army also has aset of values that define our attitudes to go along withthose practices. e Army Values are Loyalty, Duty,Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and PersonalCourage. ese values must go beyond our minds andbe planted in the core ofour hearts.

I dont think any ofus wakes up one day anddecides to violate thesevalues, but occasionally wedo just that. What happensfor us to travel down thewrong path?

2 Samuel 12:15-16,18 states: After Nathanhad gone home, the Lordstruck the child that Uriahs wife had born to David, andhe became ill. David pleaded with God for the child. Hefasted and went into his house and spent the nights lyingon the ground. On the seventh day the child died.

is consequence is the result of a series of Davidsbad decisions. Take a look at the process of Davidsdecision-making that brought him to that point.

2 Samuel 11 declares that David sent his men intocombat operations while he remains in the rear. Next,while on the roof of his palace, he observes a beautifulwoman bathing. Instead of turning away, he is informedthat she is Bathsheba, Uriahs wife. He further progressesdown the wrong path by sleeping with her and the

Decisions, decisions! Consider your

values when considering your choicesensuing pregnancy. David is now in a quagmire ofoffenses. He still doesnt stop, but sends for Uriah tocome home on pass in order to sleep with his wifeand thereby cover up Davids recklessness. at planfailed. Uriah did not think it appropriate to enjoy thecomfort of his wife while his buddies were deployed.David even got Uriah intoxicated, but Uriah fell asleepin his doorway. David then sent Uriah back to the frontwith a sealed order for his commander to put Uriah atthe point during an offensive. During the assault, thecommander pulls back his troops and leaves Uriah in the

fight. As expected, Uriahdies. David then makesBathsheba his wife.

What cou ld havebeen different if David would have made thebetter decisions from thebeginning?

Fortunately David

had a good friend, theProphet Nathan. He wasable to admit to his lapse

in judgment. His actions still brought consequences,but God forgave him and allowed him to continue torule. I am pretty certain that David did not wake upone morning and say to himself, I think I will trashmy life today. Just as all of us dont think, What canI do to ruin my life? My challenge is to consider yourdecision-making process when you are tempted toforget our values. Take the time to consider your actionsin light of those values and the potential consequencesof your attitudes and actions. My encouragement toyou is that even after making the wrong choices, thereis still hope. Second chances are still available, even ifsome bad consequences still linger.

My encouragement to you is that even after

making the wrong choices, there is still hope.

Second chances are still available, even if

some bad consequences still linger.

Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham25th Transportation Battalion, Daegu


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http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM

(Clockwise) (1) Sgt. Andrew Lopez, 9, 249th MI Detachment, and Cpl. Kim Joon-yong, 4-2 Aviation battles it out on the

soccer field at USAG Humphreys. (2) Soldiers with HHC, USAG Yongsan, pose with their trophy for second place in

friendship week soccer competition. Holding the trophy is Col. Dave Hall, USAG Yongsan commander. (3) Soldiers for

2nd Combat Aviation Bridage hit the Humphreys bowling alley during friendship week. (4) Staff Sgt. Noah Origel, Com-

pany D, 3-2 Aviation, slides to second while Cpl. Kim Jong-won and Spc. Bryan Luth, 194th Combat Service Sustain-

ment Brigade, go for the ball at Humphreys Garrison. (5) Soldiers from the 501st Military Intelligence Battalion, Yongsan

Garrison, sing the song Hand in Hand at the talent show April 24 during USAG Yongsan friendship week activities.

Friendship week celebrated at U.S.Army Garrisons Yongsan, Humphreys

U.S. Army Photo By Andre Butler, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Photo By Spc. David Kanavel,USAG Humphreys Visual Information Office U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi, USAG Yongsan Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Photo By Andre Butler, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Im Jin-min, USAG Yongsan Public Affairs Office


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IMCOM-K PAGE 18http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

U.S. Forces Korea celebrates Law Day

with creative contests, fun run

by Andy McClung

6th Grade

Fifty years ago, President Eisenhower declaredthe first day of May to be the day that we celebrateLaw, the foundation of society.

On April 7, 1961, John F. Kennedy made aPresidential Proclamation that told people aboutthe importance of law and how it helps managesociety. All people in a society are responsiblefor the proper operation or execution of the law.He wrote that no nation can remain free unlessits people cherish their freedom. PresidentKennedy was challenging the people to obey,set, and preserve the law. He wrote that bystrengthening the rule of law, we strengthen

being damaged and trespassed, and people frombeing harmed. e law keeps honest peoplehonest.

In my recent travels to Cambodia, I learnedabout a flawed government with a very unjust setof laws. e society was run by a dictator who

decided who lived and who died. e KhmerRouge abided by a set of unjust laws. e Leadertortured and killed the educated and any othersthat challenged his laws. ose sets of law werenot for the people, but against the people. Inmy opinion, Cambodia is better under its currentleadership. e Cambodians have found that alaw must help the people for it to be good andjust. e rule of law is essential to all societies,especially democracies. We must let the world

freedom and justice in our own country andcontribute by example to the goal of justiceunder law for all mankind. What he meant isthat law is the basis for equity in a community.If the law is not followed, the community willcrumble into chaos. In countries like Iraq, there

were no controlling laws with only limited localcontrol. Iraq is a modern example of anarchy.Since they dont follow one leader or government,they often disagree on laws. e laws shouldkeep the people safe. Governments that havestrong laws usually last longer. eir people stayorganized and happy.

Law is also important because it al lows peopleto live together in one area and feel safe. Lawskeep items from being stolen, property from

know how important the rule of law is. Wemust tell people how law helps to keep a safeand calm environment. If people knew whatkind of impact following the law had on theircommunity, I am sure that they would attemptto obey the law as much as possible.

When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer. Forthis reason, I enjoy reading about law, trying tounderstand why some laws are made, and theimpact they have on society. My theory is thatif we can make everyone more knowledgeableabout the law, we can have a better world.Everyone would attempt to understand andobey the law more. You never know, maybe bystrengthening the rule of law, we can strengthenfreedom and justice, too.

by Kiersten Pak-Blyzniuk

Grade 12

Teme: Te Rule of Law- Foundation forCommunities of Opportunity and Equity

According to President Kennedys Law DayProclamation on April 7, 1961, no nationcan remain free unless its people cherish theirfreedoms; in order to do this, people must realizethe existence of these freedoms and recognize theresponsibility that they have to keep and preservethese liberties. e rule of law allows for peopleto recognize what freedom has granted them andto appreciate freedom, for Americas freedom wasfought for and won. Today, American citizensare born into freedom and take their freedomfor granted, forgetting what our forefathers havedone for America to win and protect our freedomand basic human rights. Only in a democratic

society, such as the United States, can people begoverned under a rule of law rather than a ruleof men. A democratic society allows for peopleto be governed equally; it is what connects thepeople and freedom.

e rule of law, designed to protect the basichuman rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit ofhappiness, serves as a sanctuary, a safe haven,for the people. It protects the people from a toopowerful government and bias or prejudice when

implementing the law. It is justice. e rule oflaw stresses the importance of equity under the

law by having the laws apply to everyone with noexceptions. Even those who make the laws do nothave the prerogative of being exempt from thelaw. Also stressed is the easy accessibility to thelaw through the judicial system and courts, thusproviding numerous opportunities for citizensto obtain access to the legal system. People cango to court, obtain standing in court and writsof certiorari, or sue, displaying the opportunitiesthat exist for people to deal with the law andemphasizing that everyone has equal access tothe law. It is ensured that the laws are enforcedjustly and effi ciently.

e rule of law is supported by the Constitutionand the principles of the separation of powersand checks and balances. e Constitutionstates that in order for the Constitution to beamended, there needs to be a two-thirds vote in

Congress, implementing equity by preventingbias towards one state or one individual. eprinciple separation of powers promotes the ideaof federalismthe division of powers betweenthe state government and federal government;ergo, the authority is shared and the federalgovernment is prevented from becoming toopowerful. Checks and balances assure that no onebranch of the government will be more powerfulthan the other two branches. Each branch has

the authority to perform checks specif

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