October 3, 2008 • Volume 6, Issue 49 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

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USFK Public AffairsUnited States Forces Korea announced a

new policy on command sponsorship today for the Camp Red Cloud Enclave expanding command sponsorship opportunities and benefits for service members with families living in that area.

“This policy change, which offers command sponsorship benefits in an area where they were not previously available, is part of our overall tour normalization initiative which will change the tour structure for U.S. service members in Korea,” said General Walter Sharp, USFK commander. “Our goal is to as rapidly as feasible reach the point when most U.S. service members can bring their families to Korea and stay here for normal three year tours.”

The Camp Red Cloud enclave includes Camp Red Cloud, Camp Stanley, and Camp Jackson. In order to take advantage of the new policy, service members must be assigned to a unit located at one of these three installations and cannot be detached

Welcome home: United States Forces Korea announces new command sponsorship policy for Camp Red Cloud Enclave

for duty to another location within Area 1. Previously, family members of command-

sponsored service members assigned to this area could only live at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan where they were geographically separated from their service members. They now have the option of living in the Camp Red Cloud Enclave area with their service members. Service members who currently have family members living in this area will have the ability to seek command sponsorship and the benefits that come with it.

However, some services and benefits are limited in the Camp Red Cloud enclave.

“Service members will be counseled on all available options so they can make the best decisions for their families,” said Colonel Pete Ellis, USFK assistant chief of staff for personnel. “Services are limited in the Camp Red Cloud enclave. For example, family government housing and Department of Defense schools are only available at USAG Yongsan. Medical services are also limited.

–See SPONSORSHIP POLICY, Page 14–

Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members enjoy festival food, shows and live bands during one of many regularly-scheduled events sponsored by USAG-Red Cloud Family Morale Welfare and Recreation. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alun Thomas

Students from Seoul American Middle School form a massive American flag as part of a school-wide school spirit activity Oct. 1. — U.S. Army photo by Slade Walters

See SCHOOL SPIRIT, Page 4

Yongsan youth show true colors,support school spirit activities

Yongsan youth show true colors,support school spirit activities

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By Staff Sgt. Jeremy LarleeUSFK Public Affairs

Participants in this year’s Courageous Channel 08-02 noncombatant evacuation operation exercise can register from the comfort of their own living room starting Oct. 1.

Family members can register from any computer with “Dot Mil” access. The online registration site is athttps://neo.korea.army.mil. After registering, family members should print off the forms and place them in their NEO packets.

“This fall’s focus is to validate 100% NEO packets, conduct an on-line registration process Oct. 1-24 and train NEO wardens,” said Col. Bradley Booth, Eighth U.S. Army

Yvonne KearnsIMCOM Korea Family Advocacy Program Manager

Remember the number 153 from any DSN phone. 153 (or 0505-764-5997 from cell or commercial phone) is the new Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Hotline for all Army garrisons, staffed 24/7 to provide services such as emotional support, information and referral for actual or potential abuse, safety planning, and restricted reporting. Services are for a current or former spouse; a person with whom the abuser shares a child in common; or a current or former intimate partner with whom the abuser shares or has shared a common domicile (at least 30 days). The victim advocate, as part of the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program, provides information to help make informed decisions.

“Domestic Violence: The Facts” – A Handbook to STOP violence provides the following list of behaviors typically demonstrated by abusive people. If any of these behaviors are a regular part of your relationship with your partner, you may be a victim of domestic violence. The more behaviors that apply, the more dangerous the situation.

Destructive Criticism/Verbal Abuse: Name calling; mocking; accusing; blaming; yelling; swearing; making humiliating remarks or gestures.

Pressure Tactics: Rushing you to make decisions through “guilt tripping and other forms of intimidation; sulking; threatening to withhold money: manipulating the children.

Abusing Authority: Always claiming to be right, telling you what to do; making big decisions; using “logic”.

Disrespect: Interrupting: changing topics; not listening or responding; twisting your words; putting you down in front of other people; saying bad things about your friends and family.

Abusing Trust: Lying: Withholding information; cheating on you; being overly jealous.

Breaking Prommises: Not following through on agreements; not taking a fair share of responsibility; refusing to help with children or housework.

Emotional Witholding: Not expressing feelings; not giving support, attention or compliments; not respecting feelings, rights or opinions.

Minimizing, Denying or Blaming: Making light of behavior and not taking your concerns about it seriously; saying the abuse

Courageous Channel 08-02 set for Oct. 1- 24NEO exercise to have virtual flavor

Chief of Operations. “Courageous Channel this fall does not include setting up emergency evacuation centers.”

Participation is mandatory for all family members, nonessential DOD civilians and contractors.

Participants will not have to go through a processing line for this fall’s exercise and only need to register and ensure their NEO packets are up-to-date and ready for inspection by their unit’s NEO representative.

“Online registration for a possible NEO is a convenient, secure and efficient way for DOD affiliated and Command Sponsored Civilians to confirm and or provide the required information for their NEO Packets,” said Colonel Booth.

The U.S. Forces Korea exercise is conducted semi-annually, normally in the fall and spring, and is designed to train NEO assembly and evacuation control

center procedures for the processing of DoD noncombatants.

“NEO exercises are important for our DOD civilians in order to ensure they are prepared and familiar with the process in the case of an emergency,” said Colonel Booth. “Courageous Channel is also an opportunity for USFK and EUSA to revalidate the NEO plan, train NEO wardens, and improve the overall NEO process.”

NEO exercises are an integral part of the mission at Korea, said Colonel Booth.

“Ensuring our families and DOD affiliated civilians are prepared for contingencies are a critical part of our mission,” said Colonel Booth. “This increased readiness is accomplished with their participation in bi-annual Courageous Channel Exercises.”

Contact your unit’s NEO representative for more information.

DSN 153…

Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Hotlinedidn’t happen; shifting responsibility for abusive behavior; saying you caused it.

Econommic Control: Interfering with your work or not letting you work; refusing to give you money or taking your money; taking your car keys or otherwise preventing you from using the car; threatening to report you to social service agencies.

Self-destructive Behavior: Abusing alcohol or drugs; threatening suicide or other forms of self harm; deliberately saying or doing things that will have negative consequences (e.g. telling off the boss).

Isolation: Preventing or making it difficult for you to see friends or relatives; monitoring your phone calls; telling you where you can and cannot go.

Harrassment: Making uninvited visits or calls; following you, checking up on you; embarrassing you in public; refusing to leave when asked.

Intimidation: Making angry or threatening gestures; use of physical size to intimidate you; standing in doorway during arguments; outshouting you; driving recklessly.

Destruction: Destroying your possessions; punching walls, throwing and/or breaking things.

Threats: Making and/or carrying out threats to hurt you or others.

Sexual Violence: Degrading treatment based on your sex or sexual orientation; using force, threats or coercion to obtain sex or perform sexual acts.

Physical Violence: Being violent to you, your children, household pets or others; slapping: punching; grabbing; kicking; biting; stabbing; etc.

Weapons: Use of weapons, keeping weapons around which frighten you; threatening or attempting to kill you or those you love.

Abusive relationships do not get better on their own. The truth is that generally domestic violence gets worse with time, with incidents intensifying in severity. Don’t wait, call DSN 153 or 0505-764-5997 from cell or commercial phone. If you are in immediate danger, call the military police.

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The following entries were excerpted from the mili-tary police blotters. These entries may be incom-plete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Simple Assault; Subject #1 and Victim #1 were involved in a verbal altercation, which turned physical when Subject #1 threw Victim #1 to the ground, causing Victim #1 to strike his head on a bed post. Victim #1 sustained injuries consisting of a minor laceration on the right portion of his fore-head and was transported to the TMC, where he was treated and released. Subject #1 reported no visible injuries. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and transported to the USAG-Red Cloud PMO where he was advised of his legal rights, which he invoked. Subject #1 was processed and released to his unit. Investigation continues by MPI.

AREA I: Shoplifting; Subject #1 was observed by AAFES Security via CCTV, holding a Windows Vista program in his hand. AAFES Security stated he never observed Subject #1 pay for the item or place the program back on the shelf. A search of the area and a sales audit was conducted by AAFES Security, which met with negative results. Subject #1 reported to USAG-Casey PMO where he was advised of his legal rights, which he waived ren-dering a written sworn statement admitting to the offense. MP conducted a search of Subject #1’s barracks room and found the item. Subject #1 was processed and released to his unit. The item was returned to AAFES. ECOL is $318.95. Investigation continues by MPI.

AREA II: Assault Consummated by a Battery; Sub-ject #1, Subject #2 and Subject #3 were involved in a verbal altercation, which turned physical when Subject #2 and Subject #1 struck Subject #3 in the facial area with a closed hand and kicked him several times at a subway station. Subject #3 then struck Subject #2 and Subject #1 in the facial area with a closed hand. Subject #2 and Subject #1 was apprehended by KNP, Subject #2 and Subject #1 were charged by KNP under Law ART #257-1 (As-sualt). Subject #2 and Subject #1 were processed and released to MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Sub-ject #2 and Subject #1 were transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where they were not advised of their legal rights due to their suspected level of intoxication. Subject #1 sustained injuries consist-ing of a broken hand and bruises along his arms. Subject #2 sustained injuries consisting of abra-sions and swelling as well as scratches on his head and arms. Subject #3’s injuries are unknown. Inves-tigation continues by KNP and MPI with KNP as the lead investigative agency.

AREA II: Shoplifting; Subject #1 was observed by AAFES Security, via CCTV, removing two panty sets and four boxes of make up at the protected location. Subject #1 then exited the protected location without rendering the proper payment. Subject #1 was detained and escorted to the Loss Prevention Office. Upon arrival of MP, Subject #1 was transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights in the presence of Subject #1’s sponsor, which Sub-ject #1 waived rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the offense. Subject #1’s RCP was retained. Subject #1 was further processed and released to Subject #1’s sponsor. The merchandise was retained, evaluated as evidence and returned to AAFES. ECOL is $66.28. This is a final report.

AREA IV: Curfew Violation; At 0320 Hrs, 21 SEP 08, Subject #1 was observed by MP after Curfew at a club in Waegwan. MP detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject #1’s per-son. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and trans-ported to the USAG-Daegu (Carroll) PMO where he was administered a PBT, with a result of 0.024% BAC. Due to Subject #1’s level of intoxication, he was not advised of his legal rights. At 1700 Hrs, 21 SEP 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Daegu PMO where he was advised of his legal rights, which he waived rendering a written sworn state-ment admitting to the offense. This is a final report.

MP Blotter

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities

Mask Fest (Thru Oct. 5)The 2008 Andong International Mask Dance Festival will be held in the downtown district, mask dance performance site, and Hahoe Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Troupes from 15 overseas countries are expected to stage high-level performances, and 13 talchum (mask dance) troupes will add to the fun and diversity of mask dances. The Andong Folk Festival, which is organized at the same time as the Andong Mask Dance Festival every year, will be held for the 38th time this year. Approximately 30 folk events will be held. For more information on these events, visit www.tour2korea.com or www.maskdance.com Traditional Korean Performances (Thru Oct. 5)During the Joseon Dynasty (A.D. 1392-A.D. 1910), Anseong had been the center of entertainment in Korea. Since 2001, the festival has been held to celebrate and further develop the traditional culture of Namsadang and the art of Baudeogi. In 2008, it will be held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 at the Anseong Gangbyeon Park. The Namsadang jultagi (tightrope walk), pungmull nori (folk music), salpan (tumbling), talloreum (mask dance), deolmi (puppet show), and beona nori (plate spinning) will be featured, along with hands-on programs. visit www.tour2korea.com or www.baudeogi.com

Martial Arts Festival (Thru Oct. 8)Held under the theme ‘Five thousand Years of Spirit and Martial Arts,’ the Chungju World Martial Arts Festival is a martial arts competition drawing participants coming from all around the world. Visitors can see martial arts demonstrations of different countries and learn traditional Korean martial arts. The festival is held in Tangeumdae UN Peace Park in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do. Major events include the world folk performance, national

martial arts competition, martial arts demonstrations, world folk art market and local specialty market, and face painting. Take a bus bound for Chungju at Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (Travel time: 1 hour, 30 minutes / Fare 8,500 won / Bus runs every 30 minutes). Get off at Chungju Bus Terminal and take a bus bound for Gageum, then get off at Tanguem.

Hi Seoul Festival (Thru Oct. 25)The Hi Seoul Festival has become a seasonal celebration to showcase the fall theme “A City of the Arts.” Following the successes of Spring’s “Gung” (Royal Palaces) and Summer’s Hangang River Festival the opening ceremony for “A City of the Arts” begins Oct. 3 and continues through the 25th. The 23-day festival takes place around Seoul Plaza, Cheonggye Plaza, in the streets around Daehangno, as well as several other locations around Seoul. The Fall festival showcases 72 different themes that were held at separate venues in the past. Around the Seoul Plaza and in theatres near Daehangno, “Hi Seoul Autumn Festival Information Centers” have been set up to provide information for tourists and visitors. Promotional packages containing posters and other souvenirs are also available. A variety of cultural and artistic events will be held throughout the 3 weeks. Visit www.hiseoulfest.org

Seoul Performing Arts Fest (Thru Oct. 19)The 2008 Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF 2008) will run through Oct. 19 at the Arko Arts Theater, Seoul Arts Center, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sogang University Mary Hall, and Drama Center. This year will mark the 8th Seoul Performing Arts Festival, featuring the best Korean productions along with famous international productions bringing the total to 38 from 13 different countries under the banner of “Conflict and Harmony - SPAf is SPArk.” The Seoul Performing Arts Festival is receiving high acclaim as Korea’s largest performing arts festival. In 2007, programs included Death of a Salesman (Germany, directed

Enjoy a temple stay

The Jogye-sa temple in the Insadong section of downtown Seoul is one of many temples in Korea that hosts temple stays for visitors. On the temple grounds is an information center for foreigners offering details on the temple stay program, temple guides and brochures, and information on Buddhism. (Inset): Participants can create lotus lanterns. Visit http://eng.templestay.com — U.S. Army photos by Slade Walters

by Luk Perceval), Performing Women – Medea, Jocasta, Helen (Uzbekistan, Iran, India), and Double Vision (France, choreographed by Carolyn Carlson). There were many side events aside from the main performances including the works of Jerzy Grotowski’s, an Eric Boudet photography workshop, and a series of exclusive conversations with artists. For more information, please visit the festival’s official website. Tickets will be made available two hours prior to each showing at respective theaters. Visit www.spaf21.com

Osan Air Power Day (Oct. 11-12)Osan Air Base will host Air Power Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 and 12. There will be a wide variety of Korean and American high-performance aerial demonstrations, unique ground performances, military equipment static displays, a children’s play area and a wide variety of food and souvenir booths. This year’s Air Power Day commemorates the 51st Fighter Wing 60th Anniversary and the 60th Anniversary of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Please visit www.osan.af.mil for more information.

Lantern Festival (thru Oct. 12)They say autumn is the best season to visit Korea. The sky is bluer, the air fresher and festivals even richer. The 2008 Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival is an event that will decorate the night sky with thousands of rainbow-colored lanterns. This year’s festival has the theme “Water, Fire, Light and Our Wishes” and will run through Oct. 12 on the banks of the Namgang River in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do (South Gyeongsang Province). Twenty-three thousand lanterns will be hung, containing people’s written wishes and 30,000 lanterns will be floated down the river. There will be an exhibition of some 200 traditional masks from 22 countries and another display of some 3,000 creative lanterns. Overall, a total of 60,000 lanterns will burn for two weeks. Visit www.korea.net for more information

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The Per Diem Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee confirmed that an 8-10 point decrease in COLA, for Korea, was caused by the strengthening U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar has strengthened against the won at a greater rate then other currencies. This is due to a combination of weaknesses in the Korean economy, directly influencing t h e w o n , a n d due to the global strengthening of the U. S. dollar. PDTATAC ra te s used for COLA from 1-15 September 2008 was set at 976.01 won = 1 U. S. dollar while the rate for 16-30 September 2008 was set at 1,121.72 won = 1 U. S. dollar.

Effective Sept. 16, USAG-Daegu, USAG-Humphreys, Osan Air Base, Chinhae Naval Base and USAG-Casey experienced an 8-point decrease in the amount of COLA received as a result of the dollar/won exchange rate fluctuation. The COLA rates for Seoul decreased by 10 points as a result of currency fluctuations.

COLA is an allowance designed to strengthen our Servicemembers’ purchasing power by compensating them for difference between the cost of living in Korea and the cost of living in CONUS. The stronger

Strengthening U.S. dollar causes rapid decrease in COLA rates for Korea

dollar makes shopping off-post more attractive, with prices that now appear as relative bargains compared to those of previous years.

Several factors impact our COLA rate. These factors include the Korean won exchange rate, shopping patterns of goods and services, duty location, and accompanied

status.The exchange

rate is reviewed twice each month to ensure that COLA retains its intended level of purchasing power.

When the won strengthens, it lessens the purchasing power

of the dollar and could drive an increase in COLA. Correspondingly, when the won weakens, it increases the purchasing power of the dollar and could drive a decrease in COLA.

The command understands that COLA improves the quality of life for our Service members and their families. As a valuable financial entitlement to all Service members, the command will ensure you receive every penny you are legally and ethically entitled to. If you have questions regarding your COLA or if you are seeking additional information, please contact the 175th Financial Management Center at DSN 725-3201, or check their website at the following URL: http://175fincom.korea.army.mil/

The stronger dollar makes shopping off-post more attrac-

tive, with prices that now appear as relative bargains compared to

those of previous years.

Seoul American Middle School students and faculty celebrated the new school year, standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the football field to form a giant American flag formation Oct. 1.

The activity was designed to promote s c h o o l s p i r i t , allowing students to show their colors by wearing red, white or blue. SAMS principal Darrell Mood said he was impressed with the Bulldogs’ enthusiasm. “The kids did a marvelous job,” he said. “To see this kind of cooperation and teamwork, even in Middle School, says a lot.” Mood said the flag formation

SCHOOL SPIRIT from Page 1

photo is the biggest school-wide spirit event of the year.

This year, SAMS welcomed approximately 600 students into its classrooms. As command sponsorship increases , so too does the number of students attending S e o u l A m e r i c a n

Schools and DoDDS-Korea schools throughout the peninsula.

Fortunately, DoDDS-K faculty members are experts at helping students transition. School spirit events like this help build a sense of teamwork for the students of the 2008-2009 school year.

“The kids did a marvelous job,”Darrell Mood,

SAMS principal

The Bulldog team wore red, white or blue clothing to form a giant flag on the football field Oct. 1 on USAG-Yongsan. — U.S. Army photo by Slade Walters

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By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON—The Alcohol and Drug Control Office, along with the Red Cloud enclave Chaplain’s Office, and Family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, held Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week in all the enclave garrisons from Sept. 22-26. Activities included suicide prevention and awareness briefings given by the garrison Chaplain’s Office in the Pear Blossom Cottages throughout the enclave, and viewings of “The Bridge,” a documentary about suicide with discussions about how to recognize the signs of suicidal persons and what to do when confronted with suicide situations.

“Suicide prevention is an issue that has been ongoing in the Army for years,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Garcia, Red Cloud garrison chaplain. “The reason we are doing this prevention week is to do anything we can to prevent a suicide, and if it means saving one life, it is worth it. The more training we provide, the better we are at helping troubled Soldiers with suicide prevention.”

Col. Elspeth Richie, the Army’s top psychiatrist, responded to questions about the Army’s rising suicide rate at a Pentagon media round table. The Army is responding to rising suicide rates with more training programs for Soldiers, leaders and Families, and is encouraging battle buddies to watch out for each other, Richie said.

“How Suicide Prevention Week came together was, the Army Community Substance Abuse Program said we would do a suicide prevention week,” said Wayne Johnson, USAG-RC alcohol, and drug

control officer.“We got a call shortly afterwards from

Maj. Gen. John A. McDonald, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Installation Management Command and commanding general Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command, encouraging everyone to get onboard and make it happen. FMWR was tasked locally to help with the events.”

Screening of the film “The Bridge” took some research and close examination to

determine it’s worthiness for the Army’s suicide prevention message.

“We were searching for a movie or documentary which would help bring the message home … the impact suicide has on Family members, loved ones, even fellow Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians.” said Garcia. “We also want to emphasize the importance of getting involved in a person’s life that may be struggling financially or may be having relationship problems and contemplating suicide.”

“The Bridge is a profound movie,” Garcia said. “It is a documentary of actual people jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and taking their lives. It shows family members talking about those particular lives and what they were going through.”

One can do much in the way of preventing a suicide by being a good listener and leading

the person contemplating suicide to help, which can save a life, Garcia said.

The Red Cloud enclave has specially trained Soldiers to spot suicidal Soldiers within every unit.

“We have Unit Prevention Leaders in every unit to do substance abuse education and we train them in suicide prevention as well,” Johnson said. “These leaders will help us get the word out about our programs for suicide prevention.”

“We have multiple portals to care through chaplains, primary care, behavioral health, and leadership,” Richie said. “We also need to make sure Family members know who to call if they are worried about their Soldier. We need to involve the whole Family and the whole community in this effort.”

“The reason for the Pear Blossom Cottage briefings in suicide prevention is to reach Family members and Spouses,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario, USAG-RC chaplain. “Suicide is not just a reality in the Army; it is a reality in all of society. The movie ‘The Bridge’ and discussion afterwards with suicide awareness experts is open to all Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members.”

Suicidal persons are not necessarily mentally ill, Garcia said. Every single one of us has a threshold. At some point in our lives, situations can become overwhelming. Many people have had fleeting thoughts of taking their lives, but that does not mean they are mentally ill. It means they have come to a point where they feel like suicide is the answer for them because there is no hope and they are worthless.

“Army statistics are pointing to failed relationships being the primary issue

Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Red Cloud enclave learns suicide awarenessWayne Johnson (left), ADCO controll officer and Army Substance Abuse Program director, stands with Cheri Okuda (right), suicide prevention coordinator next to the three meter long balloons ad-vertising the Suicide Prevention Week Program held in the Red Cloud enclave Sept. 22 - 26. This balloon was installed at the front gate on USAG-RC. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

causing persons to take their life,” Garcia said. “Whether it is a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship or a marriage, it can be a parent/son or a parent/daughter relationship. Relationships are the primary cause of suicides in the Army since I have been in the Army.”

There are a number of causes, such as stress, alcohol related or work related, that are a close number two cause of suicide, Johnson said.

“Studies show 60 percent of all suicides are alcohol related,” Johnson said. “Drugs, finances, being put out on UCMJ charges, supervisory problems, all of these causes are stress related.”

People are more likely to do something drastic being under the stress of a bad relationship and under the influence of alcohol or drugs than in any other situation, Garcia said.

“The one thing we have in the Army is more resources at our disposal to educate ourselves about suicide prevention,” Garcia said. “We intentionally conduct suicide prevention training. We have mental health officers, chaplains, ADCO personnel, counselors, and social workers who are there to help Soldiers, Civilians and Family members at no cost.”

Resources available to help leaders respond to Soldiers who may be at risk for suicide are unit chaplains or mental health providers. Log on to: AKO: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/334798, USACHPPM: http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/dhpw/Readiness/suicide.aspx, and Army G1: http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide.asp. For more information, call 1-800-222-9698.Effective suicide prevention requires everyone in the unit to be aware of the risk factors for suicide and know how to respond, Garcia said.

“The reason we are doing this prevention week is to do anything we can to prevent a suicide, and if it means

saving one life, it is worth it.”Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Garcia,

USAG-Red Cloud garrison chaplain

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THE MORNING CALMAREA IAbsentee Voting

Visitors to the FVAP web site at www.fvap.gov are now able to save their completed Online Federal Post Card Application and Online Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot to their computer for future use, using an Adobe Acrobat Reader version of 7.0 or higher. The FVAP can be contacted from the United States at 1-800-438-8663 and from 67 countries using the specific in-ternational toll-free numbers listed on the FVAP web site at www.FVAP.gov,

Victim Advocate Hot LineUSAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 011-9187-2001. Take a stand against domestic violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator US-AG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more information call 730-3494.

Anti-terrorism ExerciseKorean employees and Korean contractors be advised only FPCON DELTA Access Pass holders will be permitted on USAG-RC, USAG-Casey, Camp Stanley, and Camp Hovey, Oct. 16 due to Anti-terrorism Force Protection exercise. Non essential offices and services must be closed all day Oct. 16. For more information call: 732-6107.

Daily Mass at USAG-RCJoin us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m. Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For more information call 732-6404.

NEO now onlineParticipants in this year’s Courageous Channel noncombatant evacuation opera-tion exercise can register on line. Log on to https://new.korea.army.mil.

Off-Road RC Car RaceRegister at your local Community Activity Center no later than Oct. 6 for the Off Road RC Car Race. There are two divisions: Buggy Class and Monster Truck Class. Race will be held at K-16 Race Track Oct. 11 from 11a.m. to 4:30p.m. For more infor-mation call: 723-3730.

Volunteer Luncheon2nd Infantry Division/USAG RC Volunteer Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony will be held in the Warrior’s Club on USAG-Casey Oct. 22. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call: 732-7314

Korean Cultural FestivalsUijeongbu will hold it’s Citizen’s Day cer-emony Oct. 10 at the Green Field Stage in front of the GPO building. Festivities begin 6 p.m. The Dongducheon Cultural Festival will be held Oct. 6. For more information call: 732-7078.

USAG-RC Gas Station HoursUSAG-RC gas station will be closed for lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more information call: 732-7167

Anthony’s Pizza Eating ContestAnthony’s will hold its Pizza Eating Contest Oct. 17 11:30 a.m. in the USAG-Casey Food Court. Grand Prize is $50. For more information call: 732-6263.

Become an Inspector GeneralThe 8th Army Inspector General has imme-diate openings for officers and NCOs. For more information call: 725-6739.

For more news and notes and up to date information log on to: http://ima.korea.army.mil/area1/sites/local/

By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON—The USAG-RC Environmental Quality Control Committee met in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center Sept. 22 to assess environmental compliance programs and projects for the coming Environmental Performance Assessment System review to take place in March of next year.

“This EPAS is a system we use to identify the strengths and weaknesses and identify our funding requirements to do an external inspection every three years and to do an internal inspection every year,” said Donald Needham, USAG-RC director of public works. “We are currently in the July-September time frame and we have done an initial staff assistance visit. We have just completed on set of training for the

environmental officer and we plan to have another set of training in October and April of next year.”

There were three units in the Red Cloud enclave with 14 environmental issues to be resolved. The non-resolved items ranged from not having environmental awareness training to not placing drip pans under leaking vehicles. All issues except for three have been completed, Needham said.

“We are down to about three major areas which should be corrected,” Needham said. “I expect all issues to be green across the board by the next meeting. We are going to dig further into the environmental situation with a new check list extending not with 14 items, but with 49 items.”

“We are very happy with the people, if we can give them a check list of environmental concerns to go out and fix, they will always fix it on time,” Needham said.

Environmental Control Committee assesses compliance programs

Don Needham, director USAG-RC DPW, ex-plains the progress of environmental correc-tive measures to garrison directorates Sept. 22 in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunning-ham

Fisher McKenna, a contract employee from IMCOM Headquarters, provides log-in assistance to Ron Knowles, PAIO director, during Enterprise Performance Management training here Sept. 23, 2008. Ray Myers (right) of DES, was one of approximately 15 others attending the one-day training. — U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk

By Jack LoudermilkUSAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-RED CLOUD — A select group of local U.S. Government employees recently received their first exposure to a new software system expected to save countless man-hours by out-putting multiple required reports from a single gateway.

Approximately 15 representatives reported to the Directorate of Information Management’s classroom Sept. 23 for training in Enterprise Performance Management, a program that fuses strategy and process with an automated tool to deliver accurate, multi-faceted views of the enterprise, said Jessica Hartman, a contracted developer/instructor from IMCOM Headquarters.

In layman’s terms, EPM identifies ways to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting processes to enhance input in strategic planning and performance standards, measurement, reporting and improvement activities.

“The EPM Strategy determines mission-

aligned measures that allow you to make informed decisions to maximize resources and capitalize operational efficiencies across the enterprise,” said Hartman. “The EPM Process clearly defines the collection, reporting, and analysis of data to provide a consistent and standard foundation for improved decision making.”

Fisher McKenna, also a contract employee from IMCOM, further explained the EPM tool automates the collection of performance information provides summary views tailored to your perspective for effective monitoring of performance results.

EPM development for IMCOM began in 2007 to leverage industry best practices to develop a conceptual framework tailored to IMCOM’s needs, Hartman said.

“The idea is to utilize and enhance current capabilities to provide a robust and sustainable EPM approach capable of achieving IMCOM’s long-term strategic goals.”

The new program is expected to be in limited operation late this year, possibly

December, McKenna said. “We’re training initial, future users who, in turn, should train fellow co-workers involved with tracking performance measures and compiling various reports. We expect the program to become more widely used sometime in 2009 as we work out more functions and IMCOM acquires more licenses.”

Current training is limited due to the number of available software licenses. Users are also being categorized as “Read Only” (views scorecards and reports, creates personalized metric watch list, customizes scorecard views); “Standard User” (holds all read only user capabilities and manually inputs/edits data and adds/edits comments, actions and projects); “Power User” (holds all standard user capabilities and generates ad-hoc reports and adds/edits metrics); and “Administrator” (holds all power user capabilities and controls system access, manages assignment of user rights, manages data update cycles and adds/deletes metric types and scorecards).

New software to save time, money

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By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON—Pvt. Star Exum of Headquarters, Headquarters Company 304th Signal Battalion was chosen first prize of USAG-RC Operation Rising Star during final auditions held in the USAG-Casey Gateway Club Sept. 27. Second prize was given to Sgt. 1st. Class Brad Turner of 46th Transportation Company. Third prize and unit spirit award went to Pvt. Brian Wachendorf of 70th Brigade Support Battalion.

“This is one of the most successful of the Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army wide events,” said Chris Bradford, USAG-RC FMWR business manager. “We produce different events every year, such as promotions programs, and Operation Rising Star has proven to be one of the most popular ones.”

Qua l i f y ing rounds fo r the contestants began on Labor Day weekend, and the semifinal round was

held Sept. 20, Bradford said.“The contestant placing first tonight

will win $500 locally,” Bradford said. “The lucky singer tonight will represent our area during the all Army auditions. We will take the video tape of the winner’s performance tonight, include another video of the winner singing without accompaniment, and we will send those videos to the panel of judges in the United States were they will judge all the garrison entries and narrow the competitors to 12.”

Experts in entertainment will judge the videos from all the garrisons at FMWR headquarters in Washington D.C., Bradford said.

“People who produce the Soldier Show and other Army entertainment specialists will review the videos like they did last year,” Bradford said. “Last year we finished third overall.”

Supporters of their contestant from each unit can vote online daily.

“You can vote only once per computer per day; those getting the most votes from

their units and family and friends back home will have the best chance to win,” Bradford said. “By the time a competitor gets to the top 12 he or she has to be very talented.”

The judges for the finals were Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, Command Sgt. Maj. USAG-RC, Sally Hall, USAG-Casey Community Activity Center manager, and James Davis of the 2ID band.

Second place Sgt. 1st. Class Brad Turner has been singing since his adolescent years and polishes his technique in karaoke.

“I listen to a wide range of music and sing the songs over many times,” Turner said. “I am always competing in karaoke contests; I am addicted to karaoke.”

Turner polishes his tunes and gives them his own interpretation when he is competing in contests such as Operation Rising Star.

“When I sing the songs I know best, I put my own interpretation in and make them my own,” Turner said.

“Winners will go to Washington D.C. and perform on the Pentagon Channel and supporters will be given to chance to support their candidate by computer,” Bradford said. “The details of the finals have not been announced yet.”

Operation Rising Star holds its final audition at USAG-Casey

Pfc. Star Exum auditions for the Operation Rising Star finals Sept. 27 in the Gateway Club on USAG-Casey. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Yellow Rose of Texas,” a folk song (author unknown) dating from 1836 and the Battle of San Jancito; “San Antonio Rose,” written by the late Bob Wills; and the ever popular country standard “Orange Blossom Special,” a well known fiddle show-piece written by Ervin Rouse and Chubby Wise in 1939.

L a t e r i n t h e p r o g r a m , b a n d members walked among the audience singing to Soldiers and Family members p e r s o n a l l y, a s mariachi performers often do.

“Our music is a very personal kind of music,” said Sonia Marin, bandleader and manager. “Mariachi music’s lyrics are often

Hispanic Heritage month features Mariachi BandDamas de Jalisco, a 11 instrument mariachi band from San Antonio Tx. performs for Warriors Sept. 25 in Mitchell’s Club on USAG-RC. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON—Soldiers, Civilians and Family members were entertained by San Antonio’s all-female Damas de Jalisco mariachi band Sept. 25 at Mitchell’s Club here. The band included five violinists, two trumpeters, guitarist, bass guitarist, and a vihuela player. The event was produced by USAG-RC’s Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and presented during this area’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration organized by 2nd Infantry Division Equal Opportunity Office. Maj. Shane Cuellar began the program with a rendering of his experiences growing up in Texas.

The band performed many of the standard mariachi tunes, as well as a medley of Texas-country standards, including “The

about a lost love, or about why a lover is leaving, or even glad to return.”

The band met a talent scout for Armed Services Entertainment in San Antonio a few months back but did not expect to be contracted to come to Korea.

“Two men met us while performing in a restaurant and asked if we knew the song “Tigeres del Norte,” Marin said. “I said we did and he then invited us to come to Korea and perform for the troops.”

Most of the members of the band have relatives in the Army who are deployed in different regions, Marin said.

“We came to entertain the Soldiers

because they do so much for us,” Marin said. “We perform at Casey next and two more performances down south of here. We will perform five shows in all.”

The band acquired its’ name from mariachi performers that coached them, Marin said. The name means Ladies of Jalisco. Jalisco is a state in Mexico where the capital city is Guadalajara. It is generally regarded as the place where mariachi music developed.

The peculiar instrument that gives mariachi music its famous sound is the Spanish vihuela. The vihuela was developed in the early 15th century in Spain and was the precursor to the violin and guitar.

“This may be the first time the vihuela is heard in Korea,” Marin said. “Mariachi music is regarded as a symbol of the Mexican Revolution and a symbol of Mexican pride.”

“We came to entertain the Soldiers because they do so much for us,”

Sonia Marin, bandleader and manager

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By Spc. Jason C. AdolphsonUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – Garrison officials created an easier way for newcomers to identify on-post locations by replacing numbered entry control points with actual names.

U.S. Army Garr i son-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall referred to this as “a common sense approach.”

He said the previous naming system “made little sense” because the numeric code did not run in sequence, making it difficult for people to follow gate locations.

As with hundreds of families who are new arrivals to Yongsan, when the Hall family got here last year, they had “no

idea” what the naming convention of the gates meant, such as Gate 52, Gate 12 or Gate 10.

Hall said he turned to the community to determine the most practical approach for name changes.

“We began an initiative to solicit recommendations from the community for a new naming convention,” Hall said.

Director of Emergency Services Ricky Oxendine said it was better to associate a gate with the name of a well-known landmark. “For example, Gate 52 will now be Commissary Gate and Gate 19 will be the Hospital Gate,” he said.

The new names were approved and are now posted on new signs at all USAG-Yongsan installation gates.

Numbers out, names in for Yongsan gates

Yongsan Main PostGate 1 – MP Station GateGate 2 – Camp Coiner Hill GateGate 3 – Friendship House GateGate 5 – Main Post Club GateGate 7 – MARFOR Gate

Yongsan South PostGate 8 – CPAC GateGate 10 – Dragon Hill Lodge GateGate 12 – PX Gas Station GateGate 17 – South Post Visitor GateGate 19 – Hospital GateGate 37 – Blackhawk Village GateGate 52 – Commissary Gate

Camp CoinerGate 8B – Camp Coiner Walk-Thru GateGate 20 – Camp Coiner Visitor Center Gate

Camp KimGate 23 – Camp Kim Gate

Camp TangoGate 1 – Camp Tango Main GateGate 2 – Camp Tango Back GateGates 7 and 7A – Tango Expressway In GateGate 10A – Camp Tango Expressway Out GateGate 10 – Camp Tango Range Gate

Camp MarketGate 1 – Market Walk-Thru Gate

Gate 2 – Market Main Gate Gate 12 – AAFES Truck Gate

District Engineer (FED Compound)Gate 1 – FED Main GateGate 2 – FED Back Gate

K-16 Air BaseGate 1 – K-16 Gate

Transportation Motor PoolGate 29 – TMP Gate

Soebinggo CompoundGate 60 – Soebinggo Gate

Hannam VillageGate 1 – Hannam Village Main GateGate 2 – Hannam Village Back Gate

Religious Retreat CenterGate 1 – RRC Gate

YonginGate 1 – Yongin Gate

Incheon Airport JMMTGate 1 – Incheon Main GateGate 3 – TARMAC Gate

Kang Wha DoGate 1 – Kang Wha Do Gate

NEW GATE NAMES

Every gate at all U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan installations now have new names, moving from a numbering system to a naming convention. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson

By Kenneth FidlerUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON –U.S . Army Garrison-Yongsan held its second community job fair this year Sept. 26, attracting nearly 600 job-seekers, twice that of the first one in May.

“People are getting jobs,” said Mercedes Jamieson, Army Community Services Employment Readiness Program manager at the site. “And that’s what we’re all about.”

More than 25 organizations representing government contractors and U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan agencies set up booths and displays and spoke with family members and transitioning Servicemembers and took resumes.

One Soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Wright, Special Operations Command-Korea, is

getting ready to retire, and this was the first job fair he’s attended as he gets ready to transition to the civilian workforce.

“I’m getting a good idea to tailor my experience to,” said Wright, who’s looking for work in information technology. “It’s very beneficial to see what the companies have ... versus looking in the newspaper or just going through the Web.”

He said coming to the fair and talking to company representatives also gave him an idea of how his military experience translates

to the “civilian” world.“The military is so diverse, you can pick

up on anything, and that’s what companies like about us,” Wright said. “We are well organized, too, with our standard operating procedures.”

Jamieson said her program, the Employment Readiness Program, can help anyone with employment assistance. The program can help Servicemembers, civilians and family members with job search training. It also conducts seminars

on related topics such as resume writing and interviewing skills.

The first job fair held May 30 took in about 300 visitors.

She said one company received about 265 resumes. “The companies were very pleased with the people they met,” Jamieson said. “They met many good candidates with a lot of skills. The companies want to come back to the next one.”

Jamieson added she received dozens of e-mails Monday from companies and visitors thanking her for organizing the fair. “Many were asking when the next one will be,” Jamieson said.

The Garrison plans to work closely with the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center to advertise local job opportunities through an aggressive new campaign, according to CPAC officials.

Community job fair attracts record crowd

Gate naming convention based on well-known landmarks, facilities

“The military is so diverse, you can pick up on anything, and that’s what companies like about us.”

Sgt. 1st Class Paul Wright,Job fair visitor

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‘Prevent Home Fires’ theme for fire prevention observanceBy Kenneth FidlerUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – Fire Prevention Week 2008 begins and ends at home. That’s the message Yongsan fire prevention experts want to get out to the community.

“Prevent Home Fires” is the official national theme for this year’s weeklong observance, which runs Oct. 5-12. The Yongsan Fire Department has scheduled activities to help educate community members that the leading causes of home fires – cooking, smoking and heating – are the easiest to prevent.

“Fire prevention starts at home, so we want to reinforce that message,” said Yongsan Fire Chief Alex Temporado. “Fortunately at Yongsan, we have had few home fires, but the ones we have had were mainly from cooking.”

The week is a good time to go through some simple fire prevention reminders, said John Derengowski, fire department chief of technical services.

“Have you tested your smoke detector? Do you leave the stove on when you leave the kitchen? Do you have fire extinguishers within easy reach? Do you have an evacuation plan? These are things that we want to remind the community about,” Derengowski said.

In addition, fire prevention poster contests are underway at the elementary

and middle schools. The deadline to turn them in is Oct. 6, with judging taking place later in the week. The top three winners will earn Army and Air Force Exchange Service gift cards.

Derengowski said the big community event of the week is Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Yongsan Fire Department, complete with grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, compliments of United Service Organizations.

Garrison firefighters will join forces with their Korean counterparts from the Yongsan District Fire Department to set up displays and events. Children and adults can try their hand at an escape chamber.

Firefighters will also give classes on using a fire extinguisher and basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Later that day, firefighters will put on a kitchen fire safety demonstration at Hannam Village from 1:30-3 p.m.

The Fire Department will also open their

doors to school children during the week for tours and various fire prevention education events, Derengowski said, such as how to properly escape from a smoke-filled room.

Children will also get the chance to talk to Pluggie, a talking fire hydrant robot that helps firefighters deliver prevention messages.

“He’s a robot. He turns around, his eyes blink and he talks to the kids to help emphasize fire prevention techniques. The kids love him,” Derengowksi said. “We use him to help go through some of the more important things to remember, like memorizing the emergency fire reporting number.”

Fire Prevention Week is the oldest public health and safety observance on record, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

The week always includes Oct. 9, the day of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The fire killed more than 200 people and destroyed nearly 4 square miles of the city.

Fire Prevention Week activities also include:nAll week: Fire trucks and Sparky mascot

will visit schoolsnOct. 6-9: Main fire station tours,

briefings and artificial smoke evacuation training; school assemblies and Child and Youth Service fire evacuation drillsnOct. 10: Korean National 119 Center

K-9 search and rescue dog demonstration, 10 a.m.

By Pfc. Lee Min-hwiUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – 2007 U.S. Master’s Champion Sean Rash shared his title-winning bowling tips with Yongsan youth

during a special bowling clinic at Yongsan Lanes Sept. 27.“Not many children have an opportunity to stand close to a

professional bowler and learn bowling skills,” said Jennifer Pilolo, director of Yongsan’s Youth Bowling League. “It is such a good experience for our kids to interact with a professional bowler.”

Yongsan Lanes manager Robert Victorine invited Rash, a four-time Team USA member, here to kick-off the start of the youth bowling league with a bowling clinic. He spent most of the day with about 30 young bowlers.

“I explained to them what I do for a living, encouraged them to make sure that they have fun and stay in school, and explained to them how much you can actually get out of this sport by going school and getting scholarship money,” said Rash, who was in Seoul to participate in an international tournament. “Traveling around the world, enjoying something that you love to do … these are some of the best things you could enjoy when you become a professional bowler.”

Rachael Barisich, a seventh grader at Seoul American Middle School and the winner of the 2003 Pepsi Bowling Tournament, has been in the youth bowling league here for seven years. She was thrilled at the chance to talk to Rash and play a game with him.

“It really helped and was a lot of fun,” Barisich said. “He explained that how hard to throw a ball depends on the person and the bowling ball the person is using. I felt more confident than any other tournament I had before. My wish is¬¬ t¬¬¬o become a professional bowler. I wish that I would be able to get a scholarship through bowling as Sean did.”

Jenipher said the children enjoyed the clinic. “He was very involved and interactive with the kids,” she said. “They also had opportunities to do some trick shots with him, and it was a good experience for them.”

Rash said bowling is a good sport because it can be played year-round. “It was great to see almost 30 kids come out here and bowl … just having fun,” he said.

Pro bowler encourages Yongsan youth

HOME PREVENTION CHECKLIST

Smoke detectors workElectrical cords are in good condition

and are used safelyClothes dryer has clean vent and filter

Appliances and lights are plugged into separate electrical outlets

NEO Registration Now On-lineRegistration for the Oct. 1-24 Courageous Channel noncombatant evacuation oper-ations exercise can be completed online. Registration of all family members, non-essential DOD civilians and contractors is mandatory. Participants only need to reg-ister and ensure their NEO packets are up-to-date for this exercise. Contact your unit NEO warden for details.

South Post Power OutageA major power outage to all buildings and housing areas on South Post 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4. The outage will allow for elec-trical upgrades to the power grid.

Hispanic Heritage Month ProgramThe community is invited to the 8th U.S. Army National Hispanic Program, hosted by Special Troops Batallion-Korea. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Main Post Club. The Guest Speaker is Sgt. 1st Class Wilfredo Santiago of STB-K. For in-formation, call 723-8822.

Impact of DIMHRS on Soldier PayThe 176th Finance Company will provide briefings today and Tuesday on the finan-cial and Soldier pay implications of the Army transition to the Defense Integrated Military Human Resource System. Topics will cover the transition from a pay per-spective and what commanders can do to set their units up for success. These brief-ings are for all company commanders and first sergeants and battlation command-ers and command sergeants major. The briefing schedule is:nAt Yongsan: Today and Oct. 7 starting at 9 a.m. at the Yongsan Multipurpose Training FacilitynAt K-16 Air Base: Today starting at 9 a.m. at the Community Activities Center

Oktoberfest at Dragon Hill LodgenThe Point 3K Volksmarch: Saturday at 10:30 a.m.; registration starts at 9:30 a.m.nDHL Oktobertfest Party: Oct. 4 and 11 5-11 p.m. and Oct. 10 6-11 p.m. on the upper parking garage. Ask about special group reservation for groups of 15 or more. Win one of two round -trip tickets to any destination in the continental U.S.nDHL Oktobertfest Yard Sale: Oct. 4 start-ing at 11 a.m. on the upper parking garage. Sign up now to reserve a table. For information, call Dragon Hill Lodge Guest Services at 738-2222, Ext. 24.

No Left Turns Into Camp Kim, MP GateUSAG-Yongsan officials caution all driv-ers: Left turns into Camp Kim and MP Gate are prohibited. Korean traffic law forbids entering or crossing bus lanes marked with blue lines and red pavement. Several traffic accidents have occurred since July, causing injuries and property damage.

Teen Parenting WorkshopThe final session of a five-week teen par-enting workshop is noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at the Adolescent Substance Abuse Counsel-ing Service office. The topic, “Navigating Your Way Through Transition,” will focus on helping parents build coping skills in their teens during and after a military de-ployment. Juice, coffee and snacks will be provided. For information, call 723-3041.

Pro bowler Sean Rash and seventh-grader Rachael Barisich look at the score-board after a short match during the youth bowling league kick-off clinic Sept. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi

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By Pfc. Choi Keun-wooUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – Sgt. Moonhee Seo loves cooking. Not just because it’s her job; it’s her passion. And it’s an award-winning one. She has won awards in culinary competitions in Korea and the U.S.

“She is the NCO that everyone wants to be,” said co-worker Sgt. Richard Baker.

Seo has worked in Camp Coiner Dining Facility since 2006. Before, she was a cook, with pastry being her forte. Now, she devotes most of her time to inspecting the lines, making sure food served to Soldiers meets standards and overseeing the rations room where food is stored.

During U.S-Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Soldier Week in April, she earned an Army Achievement Award for outstanding volunteer work. She volunteered to cook traditional American food, and it sold out in just over an hour. “I wasn’t expecting the award,” she said. “But for them to recognize me in this way, I feel greatly appreciated.”

How did your career as a cook in the Army get started?I started off as a cook at Fort Bragg, N.C., in 2003 when I

joined the Army. My career as a cook was briefly interrupted in 2004, when I was deployed to Iraq for a year where I worked in a medical supply office. In 2006, I came back to Korea, and ever since I’ve been here in Camp Coiner. Korea has given me many opportunities that were previously unavailable to me. At Fort Bragg, I was just another private. It was hard to distinguish yourself in such a large group. Here, the community is a lot smaller and I’ve had chances to seek activities outside of Yongsan Garrison, like culinary competitions.

What is a typical day like for you?As a shift leader, I have to make sure that they are making

the food according to the recipe card and regulations. If you don’t work with the right ingredients, the end-product may not be so good. We try to provide as much quality food as we can. For us, this may be our everyday job, but for the Soldiers, meal time is time for a break. I want them to feel as comfortable. I want them to enjoy their breaks as much as possible.

Tell us more about the culinary competitions.Every year, Fort Lee, Va., sponsors a two-week culinary

competition. In 2006, I was selected to be part of a 13-person team from Korea. I won a gold medal in pastries. Earlier this year in April, I participated in an international culinary competition at the COEX Mall, a western-style

mall in Seoul. Our team, which was made up of three cooks and a team captain, won a gold medal for our five-course meal. We also won a silver medal in the buffet rounds. I can’t participate in the competitions this year due to scheduling issues but I hope to compete again sometime in the future. I’d like to let my Soldiers know that there are plenty of opportunities to become certified cooks while in the military. You just have to seek out the relevant information. You have a chance to develop yourself here: Take it.

Did you always want to become a cook?Yes, I liked to cook, but I never really envisioned myself

as being a cook. But as my career progressed, I realized that I might actually enjoy pursuing this profession. When I see Soldiers receive their plates and I see them content with the food… that makes me feel good and special. It’s not like other jobs where the outcomes aren’t always immediately obvious. In the kitchen, you see the results right away with the customers. I like that.

Do you think about life outside of the Army?Sometimes. Before the international competition, all of

the contestants got training at the Intercontinental Hotel. I wanted to learn more, and asked the head chef if I could help them. So I put extra hours to help their pastry team. I enjoyed it, but as a military person, it’s hard to have a side job, so I couldn’t pursue it. But maybe in the far future I’ll start a little corner pastry shop in Canada. The aroma of good coffee and sweet donuts… that would be a good morning to wake up to.

When do you feel best working in the kitchen?Everyday. When I see customers smile when they receive

their food … that’s why I like pastries so much. When people see sweets, it’s easy to see that people are happy. That’s what makes everything worth it for me.

Sgt. Seo Moon-hee works at the Camp Coiner Dining Facility, where she spends most of her time inspecting lines. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo

Award winning cook strives for quality in the kitchenCOMMUNITY PROFILE l Sgt. Moonhee Seo

By Pfc. Choi Keun-wooUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – The 2008 Yongsan Auto and Motorcycle Show had a strong turnout Sept. 27 as participants brought more than 30 motorcycles and 15 cars to showcase and possibly win one of five car categories and six motorcycle categories.

The venue consisted of motorcycles by popular manufacturers such as Harley Davidson, Yamaha and Kawasaki alongside high end Corvettes, Mercedes and more.

“This is the fourth annual auto show here sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation center,” said Mario Farrulla, director of USAG-Yongsan Community Actitivity Center. “We have excellent participation.”

The show featured vendors selling motorcycle equipment and experts offering free tire check-ups. For many, this was their first show, and some participants have anticipated it for some time.

“This is my first auto show in Korea,” said Sgt. 1st Class Edgard Quinones, 8th U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy. “They were supposed to have the auto show in June, but it got cancelled. I’ve been really looking forward to this event.”

Quinones compared the auto show to shows he said he’s attended in the U.S. “Compared to other auto shows that I’ve

Hot cars, bikes on display at Yongsan show

been to, the show here has more versatility in terms of the years and types of cars. This is great!”

“I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was 16,” said Michael Cronin, who brought his 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000. “The auto show today was great, but it would’ve been better if they had people doing stunts with the motorcycles.”

The winner of each car category won $200.

CAR CATEGORIESBest Overall – Billy D. EppersonBest Wheels – Paul Hutchinson

Best Engine Compartment – Clay AllisonBest Sound – Ricardo J. Rodriquez

Best Hooptie – John Smith

MOTORCYCLE CATEGORIESSports Bikes

1st place: Kevin Stansel2nd place: Kyle Hollingsworth

Cruiser Bikes1st place: Jesse Stanley2nd place: Sam Berry

Small Bikes1st place: Kevin Perondi2nd place: Rusty Berry

Best in Show – Scott HartiganMost Popular – Alfredo Soto

The Ugliest – Chad Fross

4TH ANNUAL AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW WINNERS

Robert Lau Jr. shows off his classic Corvette at the fourth an-nual Yongsan Auto Show Sept. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo

USAG-Y • PAGE 12http://yongsan.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMAREA II

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Fall Festival ‘biggest event of year’

Make your plans now. The biggest event of the year is coming to Yongsan.

Thousands of community members will gather to celebrate the Yongsan Fall Festival next weekend! Family fun, festivities and fireworks, so don’t miss it!

It all starts 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with a community “parade” from the Yongsan Commissary to the T-intersection near the Fire Station.

We’ll have Korean and American organizations marching, tossing out candy for kids, marching bands, costumes, and an assortment of entertainment. The parade contestants will be judged under various categories and prizes will be awarded.

Following the parade, the “festival” will commence on Williams Avenue next to Collier Field House, which will be blocked off for the entire day.

We’ll have grilled food, ice cream, information booths, inflatable castles and rappelling walls on the soccer field, face painting, health evaluations, a stage with live bands, contests and entertainment throughout the day, to include a free concert with famous Korean entertainers.

The annual Yongsan Retirement Appreciation Day is being conducted in conjunction with the Fall Festival. Retirees

can get free health and dental screenings and flue shots. We’ll also have information booths on retiree benefits at the festival grounds.

Then, starting at 4 p.m., we’ll have the retiree “cookout” at Harvey’s Lounge adjacent to the Dragon Hill Lodge, where we’ll recognize our retirees for their commitment to our country.

If you think we will stop before sunset, you are wrong! At 7 p.m., the 8th U.S. Army Rock Band will give a free concert, and at 8 p.m. fireworks will commence on Balboni Field.

The Fall Festival is a chance to celebrate the end of summer and enjoy the last bit of good weather before winter sets in. It’s also a day to recognize the contributions of our retired Servicemembers.

Finally, the festival and parade happen to coincide with a federal holiday: Columbus Day. As with all three-day weekends and training holidays, I want to stress safety and responsibility.

Please pass the word about our events.Come out and spend the day and evening with your fellow community members, and feel free you invite your Good Neighbor or Korean Friend.

Together, we can share a bountiful and safe holiday weekend!

Yongsan’s Rising Star

Spc. Della Thompson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USAG-Yongsan, sings for the crowd at the finals of the USAG-Yongsan Rising Star competition Sept. 25 at the Main Post Club. She won the Yongsan Rising Star title and will now compete in live finals on the Pentagon Channel in November. Operation Rising Star is modeled after the popular television show American Idol. For the complete story, go to http://yongsan.korea.army.mil. — U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Im Jin-min

OCTOBER 3, 2008 NEWS IMCOM-K • PAGE 13http://imcom.korea.army.mil

Army News

The Department of Defense and the Office of Personnel Management jointly issued the final enabling regulations for the National Security Personnel System, one of DoD’s human resources management systems. NSPS was originally authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.

The proposed regulations were initially published in the Federal Registeron May 22, 2008, for a 30-day public comment period. The department and OPM received 526 public comments. Nine of the 10 unions having national consultation rights with the department also provided comments. DoD and OPM carefully considered all comments and suggestions. The final regulations incorporate some of the changes and recommendations received and reflect the department’s commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency in the performance management system, a key concern of commenters. A comprehensive overview of the comments and the department’s response is included in the supplementary information published with the final regulations.

While the final regulations incorporate significant changes, the core features of the personnel system remain intact. The final regulations govern how classification, compensation, and performance management flexibilities will be accomplished. NSPS retains the existing values of the civil service, including merit system principles and veterans’ preference, and allows employees to be paid and rewarded based on performance, contributions to mission accomplishment, and market considerations.

The NSPS regulations have undergone significant change since they were first introduced. Most of these changes were motivated by one of three factors: changes mandated in law, changes derived from lessons learned and best practices, and changes driven by public and union comments.

Changes brought about by National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 are listed below:

NSPS will follow existing government-wide rules for:g Labor-management relations g Disciplinary and adverse actions and employee appeals of adverse actionsg Staffing and employmentg Workforce shaping (reduction in force, furlough, and transfer of function)

Department of Defense finalizes NSPS regulationsExcludes Federal Wage System (blue collar) employees from coverage under NSPS.

Mandates that all employees with a performance rating above “unacceptable” (rating of 1 on a scale of 1-5)) or who do not have a current performance rating receive no less than sixty percent of the annual government-wide General Schedule pay increase. In accordance with the statute, the balance will be allocated to pay pools for the purpose of increasing rates of pay based on performance at the valued performer (rating of 3) and higher levels.

g Requires that all NSPS employees with a performance rating above “unacceptable” or who do not have a current performance rating receive locality pay in the same manner and extent as General Schedule employees. g Adjustments and clarifications made to lend consistency based on lessons learned and best practices:g Allow for NSPS coverage of employees appointed for less than 90 daysProvide a conversion/movement out process for employees moving to GS positions, to ensure consistent pay setting practices for NSPS employeesg Allow employees to request reconsideration of an individual job objective rating, in addition to the ability to request reconsideration of the overall final rating of recordg Grandfathers GS pay retention timeframes for employees covered by GS grade or pay retention rules at the time of their conversion to NSPSAdditional substantive changes made following publication of the proposed rules in the Federal Register: g Revised definition of “rate of pay” to ensure consistency and conformity regarding pay issues.g Require organizations to share aggregate pay pool resultsg Extend accelerated compensation for developmental positions to positions assigned to the Student Career Experience Program in the student pay scheduleg Extend within-grade increase “buy-in” provision to Federal Wage System employees who move into NSPS.

DoD will continue to use NSPS flexibilities to build and sustain a high-performing workforce. There are currently approximately 183,000 DoD employees under NSPS. The next DoD organizations will convert into NSPS in the late 2008 - early 2009 timeframe, bringing the total number of employees under the system to approximately 200,000.

The final regulations can be found at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-22483.pdf

NEWS THE MORNING CALM

Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

The Dark Knight(PG13) 7 p.m.

Wall-E(G) 7 p.m.Hancock

(PG13) 9 p.m.

Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers(R) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

Mama Mia! (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

(PG13) 7 p.m.

Eagle Eye (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m.

Space Chimps(G) 6:30 p.m.

Eagle Eye(PG13) 5 / 8 p.m.Space Chimps (G) 6:30 p.m.

Eagle Eye(PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m.

Space Chimps (G) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.

Eagle Eye(PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.

Step Brothers (R) 6:30 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

Night at the Museum (PG) 1 p.m.

Babylon A.D. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Star Wars: Clone Wars(G) 1 p.m.Eagle Eye

(PG13) 3:30 / 6 / 9 p.m.

Star Wars: Clone Wars(G) 1 p.m.Eagle Eye

(PG13) 3:30 / 6 / 9 p.m.

Step Brothers (R) 7 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 9 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe(PG13) 7 p.m.

College Road Trip (G) 3 p.m.

Babylon A.D. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 7 p.m.

Space Chimps (G) 7 p.m.

Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: American Girl(G) 3:30 p.m.

Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: American Girl(G) 3:30 p.m.

Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Step Brothers(R) 7 p.m.Mama Mia!

(PG13) 9 p.m.

Baby Mama (PG13) 7 p.m.

Pineapple Express (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Pineapple Express (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

No Show No Show

No Show

No Show

No Show

No Show

No Show No Show

No Show

No Show

No Show

Swing Vote (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Step Brothers (R 7 p.m.

Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

Eagle Eye(PG13) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers(R) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers(R) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor(PG13) 6 / 8 p.m.

Step Brothers(R) 6 p.m.

The Mummy: Dragon Emperor(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Step Brothers (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe (PG13) 6 p.m.

Love Guru (PG13) 7 p.m.

Love Guru (PG13) 7 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe (PG13) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers (R 7 p.m.

Mama Mia!(PG13) 7 p.m.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

(PG13) 7 p.m.

Eagle Eye(PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Mummy: Dragon Emperor (PG13) 6 p.m.

Mama Mia!(PG13) 6 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Mummy: Dragon Emperor (PG13) 6 p.m.

Mama Mia!(PG13) 6 p.m.

Step Brothers(R) 7 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe(PG13) 6 p.m.Swing Vote

(PG13) 6 p.m.

Step Brothers(R) 7 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe(PG13) 6 p.m.Swing Vote

(PG13) 6 p.m.

Oct. 3-9

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday ThursdayLOCATION

OSAN 784-4930

RED CLOUD 732-6620

STANLEY 732-5565

YONGSAN 738-7389

CASEY730-7354

HENRY768-7724

HUMPHREYS753-7716

HOVEY730-5412

KUNSAN 782-4987

IMCOM-K • PAGE 14http://imcom.korea.army.mil

September–October 2008/Tishrei 5769

Yom Kippur — Religious Retreat Center, SeoulWed., Oct. 8 1600 Retreat Sign-in begins 1740 Candlelighting in Chapel Conference Room 1745 25-hour Fast begins with Kol Nidrei Thurs., Oct. 9 0930 Morning Service 1545 Yizkor Memorial Service 1615 Afternoon and Neilah Services 1843 Yom Kippur Fast ends with Shofar Blowing 1850 Evening Service and Havdalah 1900 Break-The-Fast Meal 2000 Retreat concludes

Jewish High Holy Day Schedule — Yongsan

Campers have fun with EnglishThis might not be a concern for some families who are comfortable living in a nearby apartment or having their kids attend one of the surrounding international schools. However, other family members might prefer to stay at USAG Yongsan due to the greater support infrastructure there. The point of the counseling is to ensure service members understand service limitations and can make the best decision for their family and situation.”The new policy is part of the command’s tour normalization initiative to increase command sponsorship opportunities in Korea.The command’s tour normalization goal is the great majority of U.S. service members assigned to Korea who have families will be stationed here with their families, compared to today’s figures. Currently about 55% of all service members have dependants. About 28% of these service members with families have their families in Korea and only about

14% of these are currently being command sponsored. “Tour normalization is a win-win situation for everyone,” said General Sharp. “It improves readiness by keeping our trained forces in place for longer periods of time, improving continuity, stability, and the retention of regional institutional and cultural knowledge. ““It improves the quality of life of our service members and their families who no longer must be separated from each other for extended periods of time or have to pay significant out of pocket expenses due to the unavailability of command sponsorship. It also strengthens the alliance by encouraging more meaningful interaction between American families and Korean citizens,” General Sharp continued. “Finally, it demonstrates a strong and visible commitment by the U.S. to the ROK, signaling we will remain here as long as we are welcomed and wanted.”

SPONSORSHIP POLICY from Page 1

For more information about these services, or any other Jewish concerns, please contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi S. Weiss by e-mail at: avi.weiss@korea.army.mil (DSN) 723-6707(Civ.) 02-7913-6707 (Cell) 010-3100-3329

The third English Camp for the Young Nak Children’s Home sponsored by the Dragon Hill Chapter of the Non Commissioned Officers Association-Korea, kicked off on Friday, Sept. 26. Twenty-three children arrived at the Friendship House on USAG-Yongsan to participate. The program consisted of NCOA members and volunteers from Special Troops Bn-K, J-2, Contractors from BAH and Members of ROK CFC Headquarters Company with 23 elementary aged students from the Young Nak Children’s Home. The whole purpose of the program is to teach children to have fun with the English language and do that by interaction with their English speaking neighbors. This English Camp marks a level of friendship and cooperation between US Forces Korea and our Host nation allies working together to support the Good Neighbor Program. NCOA had quite a bit of help with this program. The ROK CFC Headquarters Company made the coordination to utilize the Friendship House near Yongsan’s Gate 3 and also provided both lunch and dinner meals. This is not to mention the 15 ROK soldiers who scripted the majority of the program. They worked hand in hand with about 18 U.S. NCOA members and volunteers. Also contributing were five members of the Young Nak teaching staff who co-planned the event and provided all the decorations. — Courtesy photo

OCTOBER 3, 2008IMCOM-K • PAGE 15

http://imcom.korea.army.milCHAPLAINProtestant Services

Collective Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel (Liturgical) 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) 1000 South Post Chapel 1030 K-16 Chapel 1100 Hannam Village ChapelContemporary Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility

Gospel 1200 South Post ChapelSeventh-Day Adventist Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel

United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel

KATUSA Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel

Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel

Catholic ServicesMass Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel 1130 Memorial ChapelSaturday 1700 Memorial ChapelMon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial ChapelTues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel

Jewish Services Friday 1900 South Post Chapel

Protestant Services

Collective ProtestantSunday 1100 Freedom Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1100 Camp Eagle ChapelGospel 1300 Freedom ChapelContemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel

KATUSATuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel

Korean Wednesday 1730 Freedom ChapelWednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel (Bible Study)

Catholic ServicesMassDaily 1145 Freedom ChapelSunday 0930 Freedom Chapel 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel 1700 Suwaon Air Base ChapelJewishFor information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.army.mil, 723-6707

Protestant Services

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

Gospel Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel 1100 Camp Stanley ChapelCOGIC Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel

KATUSA Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley ChapelTuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle ChapelTuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey ChapelThursday 1830 West Casey Chapel

Catholic Mass Sunday 1300 Camp Stanley ChapelSunday 0900 CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel

Later Day Saints Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel

JewishFriday 1830 West Casey Chapel

Protestant Services

Collective ProtestantSunday 1000 Camp Carroll 1030 Camp WalkerChurch of Christ 1700 Camp WalkerGospel 1215 Camp Walker 1300 Camp CarrollContemporaryFriday 1900 Camp WalkerKoreanTuesday 1900 Camp CarrollWednesday 1830 Camp Walker

Catholic ServicesMassSunday 0900 Camp Walker 1130 Camp CarrollSaturday 1700 Camp Walker

Jewish For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.army.mil, 723-6707

USAG-Yongsan Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009

Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274

Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal:james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276

Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 753-7042

USAG-Red Cloud/Casey

2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998

Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169

Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario: Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,

USAG-Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004

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

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.

Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at: http://www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm for helpful links and information

IMCOM-K • PAGE 16http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM

Equal Employment Opportunity recognizes dedicated volunteersGarrison EEO offices have a

cadre of collateral duty em-ployees. They serve as EEO

Counselors, Mediators, and Special Emphasis Committee members and Managers who provide services to the EEO offices. The services include EEO counseling, mediation, training, and working on various committees.

This is another IMCOM-Korea EEO initiative implemented to thank and recognize their work. Collateral duty employees assist EEO in meeting their mission. Without them, it would be difficult to meet all requirements. It is important to recognize them and all they do for EEO since this is in addition to their regular duties. Garrison EEO Offices held recognition ceremonies. Awardees were presented Certificates of Appreciation and in some instances the Commanders Coin of Excellence. EEO plans to continue the recognition ceremony annually.

USAG-DAEGU- (Right) An attendee at Daegu’s EEO awards ceremony, Sept. 4, examines a poster for clues as part of a scavenger hunt.

(Below) SEP commitee members and EEO Counselors at Daegu were recognied during a Sept. 4 appreciation ceremony hosted by Col. Michael P. Saulnier, USAG-Daegu garrison commander. — U.S. Army photos by Kim, Keun-kyo

USAG-RED CloUD– Volunteer EEO Couselors and SEP Committee members at USAG-Red Cloud were recognized for the collateral duty service, recieving letters and certificates of appreciation presented by USAG-Red Cloud Garrison Commander Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson and IMCOM-K Region EEO Director Barbara Quillin (pictured second from the right) during a Sept. 16 ceremony. — U.S. Army photo

USAG-HUmpHREyS–SEP committee members and EEO Couselors were honored for their service, receiving certificates of appreciation from USAG-H-Col. Colonel John E. Dumoulin Jr., USAG-H garrison commander during a ceremony Sept. 26. — U.S. Army photo

USAG-yonGSAn–Gwen Smalls, 1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs Officer, receives a certificate of appreciation from USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall Sept. 18. — U.S. Army photo by Kwon, Hyok-pae

By Kenneth FidlerUSAG-Y Public Affairs

U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea last month recognized the contributions of collateral duty equal employment opportunity counselors, mediators and special emphasis program managers and committee members.

At special awards ceremonies and luncheons, garrison leaders thank them for their important roles in the Korea Region EEO program.

“You are very important to us, our most valuable asset,” said Barbara Quillin, EEO director for Installation Management Command-Korea at the USAG-Yongsan recognition luncheon. “Collateral duty EEOs are priceless to us.”

Quillin said even though EEO is a commander’s program managed by supervisors, “it’s up to everyone to make sure that we have a safe, harassment-free workplace.”

For one collateral duty counselor, the chance to make a difference drew her to the program.

“Aside from helping someone possibly solve an issue, it really feels good when an issue is solved at the lowest level and everyone is satisfied,” said Gwen Smalls, the 1st Signal Brigade public affairs officer. She has been an EEO counselor since 2006 and is the Black Employment Program manager for USAG-Yongsan since April.

Yongsan holds EEO ceremony

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

FOCUS ON FITNESSwith Randy Behr

By Terri HelusArmy Combat Readiness/Safety Center

With the launch of the Peer to Peer Video Competition, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center hopes to harness the power of peer influence to help prevent accidents and save lives.

The competition tagline, “Make a movie – save a life”, challenges Soldiers to personalize safety messaging by creating short videos which promote off-duty safety awareness. The goal is to have Soldiers create safety messages that speak directly to their peers.

Entrants post their video on any social

Make a movie – save a lifePeer to Peer competition seeks video submissions

Soldiers have a favorite “There I was” story and the video medium will allow them to share the benefit of their experience with an Army-wide audience.

“The battle buddy mindset has kept many a Soldier from harm,” said Dr. Patricia Le Duc, director, Human Factors Task Force. “This competition capitalizes on the power of peer influence, and extends its reach exponentially through the Web.”

The contest runs through March 31, 2009, and is open to all military ID card holders. Visit the Peer to Peer Video Competition webpage for promotional materials, official rules and a sample peer safety video.

networking site and send a link to USACRC to submit their video for consideration. Videos should effectively convey ways to safely conduct off-duty activities and a humorous slant is encouraged.

“So much of what we accomplish in safety is considered boring by most,” said USACRC Command Sergeant Major, Tod Glidewell. “Today’s Soldier is tech savvy and digital communication literate. Peer to Peer allows Soldiers to use their creativity to communicate safety information they way they want to hear it.”

Peer to Peer puts safety into the hands of Soldiers and provides a venue to share tips, lessons learned and best practices. Most

YONGSAN, REpublic Of KOREA – All community members authorized to use Army MWR programs, ages 16 and above, are invited to participating in the 2 Division, Buggy Class and Monster Truck Class, Off-Road RC Car Race Saturday, Oct. 11 at K-16 Race Track from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contestants must register at their local Community Activity Center no later than Monday, Oct. 6. Fee is $10 and due at time of registration. Refreshments will be provided. Gift Certificates awarded to each class: 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100 and 3rd Place $50. For additional information, please call DSN 741-6923.

MWR to host off-road RC car race

1SG. BRITTON, MONTE 147 172 146 465 159 198 197 554 1019 243 171 207 621 191 194 165 550 1171 2190 185 207 158 550 167 172 159 498 1048 3238 2ndSFC. SMITH, LLOYD 185 159 174 518 146 214 181 541 1059 211 138 182 531 157 152 169 478 1009 2180 2068 148 158 182 488 157 153 191 501 989 3057 6thPV2. VANDERVOORT, R. 139 156 176 471 146 158 190 494 965 178 214 185 577 166 168 194 528 1105 2070 176 236 178 590 237 209 213 659 1249 3319 1stPV2. TOWERY, DAVID 95 114 129 338 118 123 172 413 751 114 100 160 374 163 122 128 413 787 1892 1538 153 97 140 390 142 122 136 400 790 2328 9th

TEAM TOTAL 1792 2002 3794 SFC. BRADLEY, TIM 169 166 183 518 191 106 189 486 1004 165 209 214 558 159 183 190 532 1090 2094 212 205 174 591 170 179 178 527 1118 3212 3rdSGT. SIFUENTES, CHRIS 135 96 134 365 142 186 161 489 854 171 178 150 499 188 161 193 542 1041 2131 1895 160 115 120 390 W/D SPC. NIEDENS, JOSHUA 123 161 172 456 169 141 136 446 902 149 131 136 416 118 121 115 354 770 1672 130 150 163 443 143 144 157 444 887 2559 7thPFC. SMITH, RYAN 160 198 153 511 193 158 150 501 1012 149 167 175 491 196 180 177 553 1044 1814 2056 178 186 181 545 128 175 174 477 1022 3078 4th

TEAM TOTAL CRC "A" 1850 1922 3772

SFC. MURPHY, MATTHEW 185 162 145 492 156 155 171 482 974 173 124 153 450 206 206 175 587 1037 2011 182 163 175 520 162 220 158 540 1060 3071 5thMSG. SPENCE, PATRICK 102 117 118 337 149 99 114 362 699 108 100 123 331 151 156 116 423 754 1791 1453 149 135 103 387 124 97 131 352 739 2109 11thSFC. MORENO, RYAN 117 112 140 369 156 130 85 371 740 132 141 160 433 133 105 123 361 794 1534 106 143 166 415 140 158 116 414 829 2363 8thSFC. BROWN, JAMES 182 112 135 429 99 137 99 335 764 114 131 116 361 76 139 103 318 679 1473 1443 126 150 136 412 154 110 131 395 809 2250 10th

TEAM TOTAL 1627 1540 3167

WOMEN'S SGM. MOORE, SHIRLY 126 128 133 387 126 131 103 360 747 124 151 134 409 112 103 117 332 741 1488 160 118 116 394 123 104 131 358 752 2240 5thSGM. HOPSON, VICKIE 143 150 143 436 140 199 146 485 921 123 124 129 376 147 157 141 445 821 1562 1747 161 146 128 435 124 153 138 415 850 2597 2ndCPT. NELSON, KIMBERLY 134 164 140 438 121 140 126 387 825 137 168 169 474 139 152 118 409 883 1708 135 142 159 436 161 125 178 464 900 2608 1stMSG. RIVERA, PAMELA 122 170 159 451 116 164 207 487 938 142 165 143 450 156 125 123 404 854 1737 1792 153 115 100 365 160 119 135 414 782 2574 3rdSGM. GLAZE, JANICE 111 134 138 383 110 145 159 414 797 124 172 159 455 117 94 127 338 793 1590 126 105 167 398 151 147 84 382 780 2370 4th

Warrior Country Bowling Championship Subscribers to MWR CATV (Cable TV) will experience periodic outages of services from October 1-15 ranging f r o m 5 - 2 0 m i n u t e s i n duration on select channels throughout the day. These outages are caused by a semi-annual alignment of the sun directly behind the satellite in relation to the earth station and affect all satellite-based communications. At no time should subscribers experience a total loss of all MWR CATV service. For additional information, please call DSN 738-CATV (2288).

Satellite outages from Fall Equinox

Sung Nam Golf Club will host a product demonstration day at the driving range Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can test the latest golf club products from the following USA vendors: Mizuno Golf, MacGregor Golf and Nick-ent Golf Company. The products, associated company represen-tatives and PGA of America golf professionals will be on hand to advise and assist. All SOFA members are welcome.

Sung Nam Golf Club to hold product demonstration day

USAG-H • PAGE 21http://imcom.korea.army.milAREA IIIOCTOBER 3, 2008

4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Arrives in Korea

Air Defenders with 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery, are greeted by Col. James H. Dickinson, 35th ADA Bde commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. James T. Carr, 35th ADA Bde command sergeant major, minutes after landing. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich

By Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich35th ADA Brigade Public Affairs

GIMHAE AIR BASE, KoREA – Despite a grueling 14-hour flight, more than 200 air defense Soldiers stepped out of a commercial jet and onto Korean soil Sept. 24, trained and prepared to execute their mission over the next year.

The Soldiers, from 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery, were the first of the unit to arrive from Fort Hood, Texas, as part of a battalion relief-in-place rotation here.

Minutes after landing, the Soldiers headed to Camp Carroll where they updated medical and personnel files, picked up their room keys, in-processed finance and had the opportunity to talk with legal personnel on any issues they might encounter over the year ahead.

During the year-long deployment, the battalion will fall under the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade based at Osan Air Base and will replace the previous battalion, 1st Battalion 44th ADA, by assuming the mission of providing air missile defense coverage across the southern part of the peninsula.

“Korea is a great place to be and a great place to serve,” stated Col. James H. Dickinson, the commander of the 35th ADA Bde, during his welcoming speech to the troops. “The mission you’re here for is one of the most important missions in United States Forces Korea.”

The battalion’s training and mission will differ from that in the states in that all the missiles here are ready to fire.

“My hope is that all the crews come back from their tour in Korea highly proficient and trained,” said Alpha Battery 1st Sgt. Michael Arnold. “All the Soldiers will be getting realistic training here that they didn’t

receive in the states.”Arnold added that it’s the unit’s goal to

ensure that when they leave the country next year, they will have completed their mission and left the tactical site and better

than they found it.More air defenders from 4-5 will arrive

over the next few months and the official transfer of authority ceremony will be held in late October.

A cut of the ribbon and the new Humphreys Lodge extension opens

The new Humphreys Lodge extension officially opened here Wednesday morning. Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. and Command Sgt. Major Jason K. Kim (center) Soldiers, lodge employees and other officials used an oversized pair of scissors to cut the ribbon. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy

By Bob McElroyUSAG Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS – The new Humphreys Lodge extension opened for business following a Wednesday-morning ribbon-cutting ceremony here.

Using an oversized pair of scissors, James M. Joyner, deputy director Installation Management Command-Korea, Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. commander U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, USAG Humphreys command sergeant major, Soldiers, Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials and lodge employees cut the red, white and blue ribbons stretched across the main entrance, signifying the official opening.

During his remarks Dumoulin praised the Far East District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its careful stewardship of the multimillion-dollar project.

Dumoulin said that the new extension and the improvements to the original lodge gives the Soldiers, Families and Civilians who live and work here a state of the art place in which to stay when they arrive and depart Korea.

Construction of the new extension began in March 2006 and cost approximately $13.3 million. Yojin Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd. completed the work under contract with the Far East District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The five-story extension increases the number of rooms from 71 in the original lodge to 156 and also provides amenities not

available before such as conference rooms, a business center and a breakfast area.

The new extension has 40 suites and 45 extended-stay rooms. Suites come with kitchenette, table and chairs, queen bed, a sofa with pull-out bed, high-speed internet connection, two televisions with 57-channel

cable TV and two DVD players.The conference room in the new wing

will hold approximately 20 people and is strictly for customer use.

The business center features six computers that link to Army Knowledge Online and six open work stations where patrons can plug

in their laptop computer and go online.Following the ribbon cutting ceremony

Jake Sparks, Lodging Program Manager for IMCOM-Korea, led guests on a tour of the new facility. A reception followed the tour.

Editor’s note—Some material from an earlier article was used in this story.

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THE MORNING CALMAREA III2008 AFAP coming soon!

The 2008 Army Family Action Plan conference will be held between 15-17 Oct. at the new Super Gym. AFAP needs delegates, recorders, facilitators, issue support and administrative support. Contact AFAP Coordinator Denise Chappell at 753-3266 to volunteer at the AFAP

or for additional information.

Annual Customer Service AssessmentsUSAG Humphreys will conduct its First Annual Customer Service Assessment between 20-31 October. For more information concerning Customer Management Services or the Annual Customer Service Surveys please contact Ms. Jaynene Smith, Customer Management Services Office, DSN 754-8060 or visit the USAG Humphreys CMS Website at http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/v2.2/Community/

CMS.asp.

Community Town Hall MeetingThe next USAG Humphreys Community Town Hall Meeting is coming up on Tuesday, 21 October from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Community Activity Center. All Soldiers, Airmen, Retirees, Family Members and Civilians are welcome to participate. Please submit issues and comments to area3info@korea.army.mil

by Friday, 17 October.

Child Care Recruitment WorkshopWe have 15 positions to fill (child caregivers, administrative, and professional). U.S., Korean,

and all other nationalities are welcome.Where: Child Development Center

When: Saturday, November 3, 1000 - 1400POC: LaVita Vincent at 753-8321

Post Gym CLOSEDThe Post Gym, Bldg. B-111 is closed as we prepare to move equipment into the Super Gym. The Super Gym has a tentative opening date of 10 October. Please address all sports and gym questions to the MP Hill Gym, 753-5971. Thank you for your patience as we strive to provide you with a bigger and better facility.

Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is Breat Cancer Awareness Month. Make sure you conduct monthly self-breast exams and yearly clinical breast exams. Contact your Health Care Provider or the Area III Health Promotion Coordinator, Jean Dumoulin, at DSN

753-7657 for more information.

Homeschooling Mom’s Get-TogetherSponsored by USAG Humphreys Chaplain’s Office every 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30 - 8 p.m. Family Housing (Humphreys) Bldg. 510, Apt. 108 Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-3144-0352 or via e-mail at elisabethtownley@yahoo.

com for more info.

Update from the Immunization ClinicChildren younger than five years will need a well child doctor’s appointment to get their immunizations ordered. Children five years and older can get immunizations reviewed and updated by the immunization clinic without a doctor’s appointment. The immunization clinic may recommend a doctor’s appointment if the child will need to be placed on an extensive immunization catch-up schedule. All children who need a PPD or Hepatitis A booster can check-in to the immunization clinic without a doctor’s appointment. For more information,

call 753-7658.

We Want Your Stories!We want to publish your stories and photos in The Morning Calm Weekly and on the Humphreys Command Channel. Please send any information to the USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office at robert.

h.mcelroy@korea.army.mil or 754-8598.

USAG HUMPHREYS – Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys commander officially kicked off the garrison’s 2008 Combined Federal Campaign during a brief ceremony at the Main Exchange Wednesday afternoon. Dumoulin charged all CFC representatives to contact 100 percent of the people in their organizations and recommended that everyone give as much as possible to help the less fortunate. He noted that last year the garrison raised more than $200,000 in CFC donations, $7,000 of which went directly into Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. “Last year’s CFC set the bar,” Dumoulin said, “I’d like us to do even better this year.” He is show here (center) with deputy garrison commander David W. Frodsham (left), garrison command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, Kevin Nazario from AAFES New Car Sales, Humphreys CFC coordinator Brenda Reta and David Satterfield, Humphreys Directorate of Human Resources. Humphreys American Red Cross director Clarence Goodman is in the rear. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy

Garrison kicks off 2008 Combined Federal Campaign

SUWoN AIR BASE – More than 15 Soldiers from 3rd Battalion 2nd Air Defense Artillery enjoyed the first-ever fishing event here last weekend. Hong, Song-hun, a Suwon recreational specialist, planned and organized the event as an opportunity for Soldiers to catch fish at the lakes on the air base. Suwon Air Base has several small lakes and a river running through it which offer Soldiers opportunities for fishing. According to Hong, the event provided Soldiers with an opportunity to unwind. “The Soldiers came and enjoyed the opportunity to fish and relax during the weekend event,” Hong said. Two Soldiers from Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 3-2 were the only participants who caught fish. Pvt. First Class Ronald Wiese and Private First Class Dayne VanArnsdale both reeled in catfish. Suwon Recreation Center has scheduled a fishing derby on Oct. 12. Recreation center officials hope that more fishermen will make the trip to Suwon to participate and for the opportunity to land a big fish.

Suwon Recreation helps Soldiers land the big one

Pvt. 1st Class Ronald Wiese Pvt. 1st Class Dayne VanArnsdale

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The new community fitness center or Super Gym will officially open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 10. The gym features everything from an indoor lap pool to weight-training and exercise rooms, sauna, meeting rooms and a juice bar. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy

By Bob McElroyUSAG Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS – Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians and Retirees here will soon have the best fitness facility in the Army in which to work out, gather and have fun.

The new $18.9 million community fitness center or Super Gym officially opens Oct. 10 with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by garrison commander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr.

The new gym provides a wealth of features in a spacious, elegant setting--wood-panel and marble walls line a central lobby that’s furnished with tables, comfortable chairs and sofas.

Some of the features in the new gym include:

• A 25-meter lap pool with overhead observation area and large windows that flood area the natural sunlight. There’s also a hot tub next to the lap pool.

• A large central basketball court that can accommodate three separate sporting events at once by use of drop-down curtains.

• A large climbing wall• A 200-meter rubberized running and

walking track above the basketball court.• Weight, combatives and aerobics rooms.

The weight rooms will have a combination of weight machines and free weights.

• Stair step machines, treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bicycles.

• An outdoor volleyball court with a synthetic surface.

• Spacious male and female locker rooms

State-of-the-art Super Gym scheduled to open on Oct. 10

and showers.• Sauna• Meeting rooms that can accommodate

large audiences and smaller groups.• A television room• Outdoor picnic pavilions at ground

level outside of the natatorium and on the second floor front of the building.

• A four-level parking garage connected

to the main gym by a covered skywalk.According to Jim Howell, acting director

of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, future plans call for a juice and snack bar in the main lobby. Howell said the juice bar will serve fruit juices and water as well as healthy snacks for patrons.

Howell said that the large meeting room can be divided into two smaller rooms, each

with its own projector.With the opening of the Super Gym and

the opening of the MP Hill gym in February, Humphreys Garrison now has two state-of-the art gyms.

A third gym, at Zoekler Station, which is nearly identical to the MP Hill gym, is tentatively scheduled to open in November.

Situational awareness and prior planning may protect against accidents and mishaps, especially during the fall and winter seasons. Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment and obeying the rules of the road while participating in activities just might save a life. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon

By Lori YerdonUSAG Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS – As the weather cools and the days become shorter, the USAG Humphreys Safety office is geared up for the fall and winter seasons and wants to ensure Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members are prepared too.

“We take a proactive approach to safety rather than a reactive one in everything we do,” said Randy Turnage, USAG Humphreys safety manager. “Our Winter Safety campaign is designed to reach everyone, at every level and ensure the tools are available, allowing individuals to arm themselves against having an accident or mishap.”

This year’s Winter Safety Campaign provides information on cold weather injury prevention, safe driving, home safety, recreational or winter sports safety and more.

In the past, says Al Stilley, the winter safety manager, Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians would gather in a central location for mass safety briefs, not so this year.

“A unique aspect of this year’s campaign is that the information is available in exportable packets through our Web site,” said Stilley. “A supervisor or leader can educate their folks when it’s convenient for them because the information is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

While Soldiers are exposed to hazards on a daily basis by nature of their occupation,

Humphreys Safety Office all geared up for safety in fall, winter

Family Members are also at risk for accidents and injuries. A goal of the USAG Humphreys Garrison safety office is to reinforce good safety habits at home and empower Family Members to use good judgment when it comes to safety.

“For those new to Korea, it may be the first time they’re exposed to inclement weather,” said Turnage. “Education is definitely key and with the preventative measures, lessons learned and best practices

we provide, hopefully we’ll continue to raise awareness throughout the community.”

USAG Humphreys has not experienced an accidental fatality or winter injury involving a Soldier, Civilian, Family Member or Korean National in three years; Turnage attributes this feat to highly engaged leaders.

“From the top, leaders are actively taking ownership in not only their own safety, but the safety of their Soldiers,” said Turnage.

“When it comes to safety, everyone needs to remember to ask the questions because the ones that don’t get asked may come back to haunt you.”

The comprehensive campaign information is available on the USAG Humphreys Website at http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/v2.2/StaffOffices/ISO.asp. For additional safety information, contact the USAG Humphreys Garrison Safety office at 754-6000.

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by Kim Keun-kyo, Kwon Min-seokUSAG Daegu Public Affairs

National Fire Prevention Week USAG-Daegu Fire & Emergency Services urges families to ‘Prevent Home Fires’By Lloyd FoxUSAG-Daegu Fire Chief

CAMP HENRY – Fire prevention has been of significant importance to human society as it causes enormous damage, especially during the fall season when it is dry. To inform the public of the importance of fire prevention and teach how to practice it, National Fire Prevention Week will be observed from Oct. 5 - 11.

The history of National Fire Prevention Week has it roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 8, 1871. This tragic conflagration killed some 300 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,000 structures. The origin of the fire has generated speculation with the fact and fiction becoming blurred over the years. One popular legend has it that Mrs. O’Leary was milking her cow when the animal kicked over a lamp, setting the O’Leary barn on fire and starting the spectacular blaze. However the massive fire began, it swiftly took its toll, burning more than 2000 acres in 27 hours.

President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Week, October 4 - 10, 1925. The National Fire Prevention Association continues to make National Fire Prevention Week a priority and counts on the participation and efforts of tens of thousands of fire and safety professionals, emergency volunteers and other individuals working to reduce the risk of fire and the toll it takes on our society.

This year’s theme is ‘Prevent Home Fires.’ USAG Daegu Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with our Daegu community this year to promote this theme during Fire Prevention Week and throughout the year. This year’s campaign focuses on preventing all of the leading causes of home fires: cooking, heating and electrical equipment and smoking materials. Additionally, fire safety educators will teach local schoolchildren and residents how to plan and practice escape from a home in case a fire occurs.

Unattended cooking and improper heating are the leading causes of home fires in the United States and in Korea. Reviewing the following information and taking action can help you ‘Prevent Home Fires’ during Fire

Prevention Week and year-round.USAG-Daegu’s F&ES has the following

programs planned for this year’s Fire Prevention Week:

On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., they will host an Open House at the main fire station on Camp Walker. Parents are encouraged to bring their kids out to see the trucks, equipment displays and visit the fire station. Kids who bring completed Home Evacuation Plans will receive free hamburgers, courtesy of F&ES. Go to www.nfpa.org/assets/files//FPW08/FPW08EscapeGrid.pdf to print out a copy of a home fire safety plan to develop with your kids. Evacuation plans and color crayons will be available for all children who show up.

F&ES is hosting a drawing/coloring competition for kindergarten through third grade students at Daegu American School based on this year’s theme. First, second and third place winners will be selected for each grade, with the winners receiving AAFES gift certificates for their efforts. Winners will be selected on Friday, Oct. 10, and their drawings will be posted in the fire station.

USAG-Daegu fire inspectors will conduct fire evacuation drills at most public assembly building such as Burger King, the Hill Top Club, Post Exchange and the Daegu American School during the week.

Station-2 firefighters will provide a ladder truck demonstration to kindergarten through sixth grade students at Daegu American School followed by fire safety briefings by our fire inspectors. Displays and demonstrations will be available Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 8:30 - 11 a.m. Firefighters at Camps Walker and Henry will conduct public service Military Family Housing fire inspections for those who wish to have their quarters inspected. Housing occupants need only to call the fire department at 764-4120 to schedule a walk-through fire inspection. Firefighters will check your quarters for properly operating smoke detectors, replace dead backup batteries and give the quarters a professional fire safety inspection.

For additional information, contact USAG Daegu Fire Chief, Lloyd Fox at DSN 764-5901, or by e-mail at Lloyd.fox@korea.army.mil

How to make a fire escape plan for your familyBy Andrew AllenUSAG-Daegu Fire Prevention, National Fire Protection Association

When a smoke alarm sounds, we all know what to do, right? Find the nearest escape route, get out and stay out, call 9-1-1 or 0505-764-5911! However, if that exit is blocked, the best escape plan in the world will not help you and your family get out.

Blocked doors and windows in your home could keep you from escaping in the event of a fire. Any emergency can affect one’s ability to think clearly, but during a fire, smoke and heat can literally inhibit your ability to react. Add a blocked

escape route and your chances of escaping a fire may decrease even more. Not only can blocked windows and doors hinder you and your family’s escape, but they can also keep firefighters from rescuing you.

While blocked escape routes may be unintentional, such as by large furniture or a pile of toys, others, like security bars, serve a purpose. Increased fire risk, combined with blocked windows and doors, is most dangerous for young children, older adults and people with disabilities, for whom escape might be more difficult, even under ordinary circumstances.

For those of us who live in high-rise apartments, remember to close doors behind you as you go. If fire blocks your escape

routes, seal yourself into a room with a window furthest from the fire. Call the fire department and let them know exactly where you are; do not panic! Stay calm, signal the firefighters below and wait for then to come to you.

Whether your home has security bars or other items blocking escape routes, the following tips can help you to increase your chances of escaping your home should a fire occur:

• Most Korean-made security bars do not have emergency release devices. Make sure you are familiar on how to get out of every door and window in your home.

• Padlocks can be a barrier to safety anywhere. In the event of a home fire,

you’ll need access to every escape route. Remove padlocks so the door or window can be used as an escape route.

• When arranging furniture and other items, make sure you’re not blocking doors or windows with televisions, heavy dressers, tables, couches or even potted plants. Every room needs two ways out.

• Never nail or paint windows shut; this is very common in Korea. Opening them could be crucial in the event of a home fire.

• A pile of toys or other items in front of a doorway can block your escape route and could be a threat to the safety.

Oct 5 - 11, USAG-Daegu Fire & Emergency Services will conduct a variety of events, including fire evacuation drills, drawing and coloring competitions, ladder truck demonstrations and public service Military Family Housing fire inspections. — U.S. Army file photo

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THE MORNING CALMAREA IV498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion hosts Commander’s Family Readiness Group workshop

19th Sustainment Command, 551st Inland Cargo Transportation Company host English Camp in Uljin

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By Sgt. 1st Class Christine Thompson19th ESC Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL – Leaders from Area IV gathered together at the Camp Carroll Community Activities Center Sept. 30 to learn the ins and outs of running a Family Readiness Group.

The goal of the workshop was to ensure commanders, Family Readiness Leaders and Family Readiness Support Assistants all know their role in taking care of the Army family.

“The purpose of the training is to get commanders trained up so they can push vital FRG information to their Soldiers and their families,” said Karletta Epps, 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion FRSA. “It is part of the Army Family Covenant that we take care of our family members.”

Taking care of family members is something that the Army takes seriously, throughout all phases of a Soldier’s career, and Family Readiness Groups play a central role in that mission.

“FRGs are important because today we have Soldiers who go through multiple deployments with very little time in between,” said Epps. “Here in Korea, many of our Soldiers are sent here just off of a deployment.”

Ensuring Soldiers and their family members receive the assistance they need when coping with the ever-changing military

environment is a key role of the FRGs.“We have to make sure we take care of

the families here in Korea,” said Epps. “Just moving to a new duty station comes with a lot of stress; add to that the move to a foreign country and dealing with post-deployment issues, [and] many need to know there is someone out there looking out for them.”

The benefits of the FRG are often viewed

from the families’ perspective, but the effects of the work done by this group can be felt by everyone.

“It works equally for both the families and the command,” said Epps. “I think leaders benefit by knowing their unit’s family members are being taken care of, giving them the time they need to focus on the mission.”

Lt. Col. Douglas J. Bell, Defense Distribution Depot Korea commander, takes part in a deployment cycle readiness exercise during the Commander’s Family Readiness Group Training Workshop at the Camp Carroll Community Activities Center Sept. 30. — U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christine S. Thompson

By Pvt. Lee Jae-won19th ESC Public Affairs

ULJIN – 25 Soldiers and officials from the 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and 551st Inland Cargo Transportation Company volunteered to teach English as a second language in a program devised by the 19th ESC and

Uljin County Office in October 2006. 160 students from six different elementary and middle schools participated in this biweekly English camp, Sept. 25 - 26.

Each month Soldiers from the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club volunteer to assist teachers during English classes in Uljin elementary, middle and high schools. This time Col. Jeffery Ludwig, DCO, 19th ESC,

and Mr. No, Won-Hyun, G-9 Community Relations Officer, 19th ESC, participated in the program and their visit coincided with the Uljin Mushroom Festival. Unlike their previous visits, Soldiers and officials were able to culturally and socially interact with people in Uljin.

(From left) Outgoing USAG Daegu HHC Commander, Capt. W. Nicole Boutte, USAG Daegu Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier and incoming USAG Daegu HHC Commander, Capt. Sylvia D. Johnson render salutes during HHC’s Change of Command Ceremony at USAG-Daegu Headquarters, Sept. 26. – U.S. Army photo by Cho, Pong-sung

AUSA Golf TournamentCamp Walker’s Evergreen Golf Course hosts an AUSA Golf Tournament, Oct 18 - 19. An ‘AUSA Membership Drive’ will be held Oct 18 and a ‘Friendship Golf Tournament’ Oct 19. The green fee and participation fee is free for E-6 AUSA members and below, otherwise the participation fee for each day is $10 per individual and green fees are not included. Sign up at the Camp Walker Pro Shop (DSN 764-4628). For more information please contact Mr. De Los Santos at 765-7767

Cp Carroll Fitness CenterAnnual Maintenance

The Camp Carroll Fitness Center courts, to include the main floor (basketball & volleyball courts), racquetball courts and the aerobics room will be off limits while annual maintenance is conducted through Oct. 9. Sauna, shower, cardio and weight room areas will remain open.

Daegu Girl Scouts seek volunteers for 2008-09

The U.S.A. Girl Scouts-Daegu Committee is seeking the following volunteer positions for 2008-09: Overseas Committee Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Daisy, Brownie & Studio 2B Leaders. For more information, please call LaTondra Anderson at 053-210-6003.

Social Work Care Manager Program, Post Deployment Lunch Group

The event is open to all Soldiers who have deployed to OIF or OEF. It will be held at Camp Carroll’s ACS Conference Room at 12 p.m. every Tuesday, starting Nov. 4. It is for Soldiers to share their experiences of deployment in a supportive environment so that other Soldiers may benefit. Lunch will be provided. RSVP or for more information, contact Mr. Guffie or Ms. Nofzinger at 764-4998/5501.

10th Invitation to Korean Culture 2008

The theme of this event, hosted by the International Affairs & Trade Division, is ‘Korea Buddism culture in Golgulsa Temple’, visiting Golgulsa temple in Gyeoungju city. The tour takes place Oct. 18 - 19, and is free to all foreigners. The deadline for application is Oct. 6. For more information on this program, please contact the International Affairs & Trade Division at 803-3265.

Seafood NightOct, 24 from 5 - 9 p.m., Camp Walker’s Everygreen Club holds a Seafood Night event. Cost is $19.95 for adults, $12.95 for kids 4 - 10 and kids 3 and under eat free.

New Company Commander for HHC, USAG-Daegu

Contact the USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Office to submit your stories and photos. Visit us online at http://ima.korea.army.mil/areaiv/sites/local/default.asp

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OCTOBER 3, 2008

Vaccinations important as flu season approachesBy Jerry HarbenU.S Army Medical Command

A quick stick in the arm or a spray in the nose or a week of headaches, coughing, sneezing, chicken soup and misery, while your unit works shorthanded. Not that hard a choice to make. Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that can have serious, even fatal, effects. It threatens military readiness, with the potential to put many service members on sick call instead of on duty. Therefore, all military members are required to be vaccinated against the flu each year.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated an average of 36,000 Americans died annually in the 1990s due to influenza-related complications. Each year 5 to 20 percent of the United States population gets the flu, resulting in about 200,000 people being hospitalized. Vaccination is your best protection against influenza infection,” said Army Lt. Col. Patrick M. Garman, deputy director for scientific affairs at the Department of Defense Military Vaccine Agency.

“DoD will offer its beneficiaries influenza vaccinations during the flu season in accordance with national guidelines. Certain groups take priority, such as active duty or individuals with chronic diseases like diabetes, and after these groups are adequately taken care of the vaccine will be available to any beneficiary who wishes to be vaccinated,” Garman added.

Flu immunizations are mandatory for all active duty, National Guard and reserve personnel. The Department of Defense has established a goal of having 90 percent of

these people vaccinated by Dec. 31. Vaccinations also are mandatory for

civilian health-care personnel who provide direct patient care in DoD medical treatment facilities, and for emergency-essential DoD civilian personnel. The vaccine is available by injection or intranasal spray.

“Influenza viruses change from year to year. Protection that develops after a person is infected or is immunized against the circulating viruses of one season does not provide adequate cross-protection when a new influenza strain develops,” Garman said.

When the vaccine is well matched to the circulating virus strain, immunization of healthy adults has been 70 to 90 percent effective in preventing influenza illness.

“We stress that influenza vaccination should continue until the supply is exhausted or until the expiration date is reached for the vaccine. The highest incidence of disease is usually in February, but influenza can be contracted year round,” Garman said.

More information about influenza and influenza vaccinations is available on the Internet from the Military Vaccine Agency at www.vaccines.mil/flu and from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/flu/protect.

Influenza is spread through aerosolized respiratory droplets during close contact with an infected person or animal, or through contact with a contaminated object. In addition to vaccination, experts recommend frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

Also, people who are sick should avoid others if possible, wash hands often and cover the mouth and nose when coughing or

sneezing to prevent the virus from spreading. Most people who receive influenza vaccine experience no serious problems.

Side effects of the injectable vaccine such as soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, fever, weakness, headache or muscle aches may last one or two days. More serious problems such as severe allergic reactions are rare. Side effects of the intranasal vaccine can include runny nose, headache, fever, cough and sore throat.

People in a few categories, such as children less than 6 months old, those with sensitivity to eggs or egg products, or those with a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, should not receive the influenza vaccine.

While providing flu vaccinations, health-care providers should screen immunization records to see if patients need other vaccines

or boosters as well. Military commanders are responsible for ensuring immunization data is entered into electronic immunization tracking systems.

On Saturday, Oct 25 there will be an open house for the community to receive their flu vaccines at Camp Walker’s Wood Medical Clinic, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. for all civilian employees, DoD personnel, beneficiaries and family members. Please do not forget to bring your ID card and shot record.

Take the time to get your flu vaccination this year. It’s easier than ever, and you don’t even have to get a needle anymore. Or don’t - and be prepared for that week of misery.

For more information, contact Capt. Fernado M. Mendez at DSN 764-5480.

An open house for flu vaccinations will be held at Camp Walker’s Wood Medical Clinic on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. - no appointment necessary. — U.S. Army file photo

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During ‘Fun English Camp’, instructors form groups of four and visit six designated schools, teaching for two consecutive days as students learn English through puzzle games, guessing games and group games.

“It is a great opportunity for students in the Uljin area, but it is also a gifted opportunity for us to teach them as well,” said Staff Sgt. Jacinta Bonner, Support

Operations, 19th ESC. “I am glad because this is a good way to give back to the community.”

The friendship between the 19th ESC and Uljin county traces back to Oct., 2006, when Brig. Gen. Raymond Mason, former commanding general of the 19th ESC, was invited to the ‘2005 Uljin Organic Food Expo’ and agreed to form a brotherhood

with Uljin County Mayor , Yong-Soo Kim. After Brig. Gen. Mason’s visit to Uljin, Team 19 began to send Soldiers to the county in order to teach English and to culturally interact with local students and the community.

Additionally, last August, Brig. Gen. Mason invited 29 Uljin students to Hawaii, where Mason is currently stationed, and guided the group on a tour of Hawaii, deepening their friendship.

Since the first camp, ‘Fun English

Camp’ has been gaining momentum and success, because Uljin county is a rural area where it is known as a longtime fishing and agrarian village, leaving the town relatively isolated when compared to other suburban counties. As a result, students in Uljin were not able to obtain sufficient educational opportunities and resources. Acknowledging the reality and the background, Team 19’s support has proven helpful to Uljin County.

Ashley Hicks (left), winner of the Purple Ribbon contest to promote domestic abuse prevention awareness at USAG-Daegu, explains her artwork to Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Services Counselor, Yoo Young-hee during a Domestic Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation ceremony, Oct. 1 at Camp Henry’s Army Community Service. Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier signed the proclamation, emphasizing the importance of domestic abuse prevention in the U.S. Army. – U.S. Army photo by Kim, Keun-kyo

USAG-Daegu holds Proclamation Ceremony as part of Domestic Abuse Prevention Awareness Month

Commander of United States Army Garrison Daegu Col. Michael P. Saulnier (left) and commander of Ammunition Depot #2 Col. Park Ki-syup sign for a Memorandum Of Agree-ment (MOA) at the Camp Henry’s conference room Sept. 25. The agreement details mutual understanding and cooperation between the two commands in order to protect U.S. installations and facilities in case of emergencies like terrorism or enemy threats by strengthening ROK-U.S. combined operations. – U.S. Army photo by Kwon, Min-suk

Memorandum Of Agreement strengthens ROK-US combined efforts during emergency operations

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