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in, seize Far East in Bataan Death enjoys Full Moon

B-ball title March Qualifier Festival with locals

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Team Korea ‘tastes’ victory

in culinary competition
Students celebrate their 100th day
by Susan Silpasornprasit
IMCOM-K Public Affairs
of school at Humphreys Elementary
An awards ceremony recognizing the
winners of the 20th Annual Army in Korea
Culinary Arts Competition was held at the
Dragon Hill Lodge on U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan Feb. 22. The event was hosted by
Installation Management Command-Korea
Region Commanding General Brigadier
Gen. Al Aycock, who praised the leadership,
commitment and achievements of Team
Korea 2008.
“You can pass on the talents and skills
you’ve developed in this competition to
the next generation of enlisted Soldiers
and NCOs,” Aycock said. “This program is
about supporting the Soldiers.”
“This is also a reflection of The Good
Neighbor Program,” the general said,
referencing the working relationship the
team established with international chefs
in Korea. “Cooking is an international
language,” he said. Culinary artists
specializing in various cuisines assisted in
judging Team Korea’s eatable creations.
The U.S. Army Culinary Program
sponsors this annual competition to give
Army chefs “the opportunity to sharpen
and broaden his or her cooking and See
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organization skills, which ultimately benefits
servicemembers who eat in dining facilities
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on and off the battlefield.”
Members of Team Korea received
certificates and medals for their specific Students in Gail Hibbard’s class enjoyed reading a lot of stories about the 100th day. Olivia Harris, Jordan Fick, Shelby Spillane, and Steven
contributions to the team’s achievement. Brisette show some of the books they’ve been reading. — Courtesy Photo
The chefs traded in the clanking of culinary

Military Child Education Coalition offers

instruments for the clanking of medals as
they collected their awards—many team
members bearing several medals around

Parent-to-Parent Community Training

their necks.
Those recognized at the event were:
C W 4 Tr a v i s W. S m i t h , t e a m
manager, 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary); Master Sgt. Donnell
Warren, assistant team manager, 19th
ESC; Staff Sgt. Luis R. Pena-Cancel, team
captain, 35th Air Defense Artillery; Sgt.
Stanley Mickens, team member, 35th ADA;
Sgt. Wesley L. Holder, team member, 2nd
Infantry Division; Spc. Laron J. Smith, team
member, 35th ADA; Spc. Brian A. Lippert,
team member, 18th Medical Command;
Spc. Jared T. Fentz, team member, 19th
ESC; Pfc. Robert C. Capazzi, team member,
35th ADA; Pvt. 2nd Class Juan C. Munoz,
team member, 19th ESC; Spc. Kook S.
Kim, apprentice, 19th ESC; Pvt. 2ndClass
Jansen P. Oneal, 2ID. The world-wide
competition continues, eventually coming
to a head at the Army’s Annual Culinary
Arts Competition at Fort Lee, Va.
Special to The Morning Calm
Military parents know through personal
experience and tales shared by friends, that
effectively transitioning students from one
school district to another can be challenging.
Elementary School parents have questions
regarding the correct placement of their
students, mandatory testing, and varied
curriculums, which all differ from state to
state. For parents dealing with middle and
high school students here in Korea, their
thoughts turn to questions and concerns
about high school transcripts, transfer of
credits and negotiating the college admission
and financial aid process from halfway around
the world. U.S. Forces Korea is aware of the
concerns of both parents and students and
is bringing trainers from the Military Child
Education Coalition to Korea to share
information, strategies and high quality
resources with parents to assist them in
their role as their child’s best advocate.
Therefore, MCEC’s Parent-to-Parent team
will visit the Seoul, Daegu and Osan/Camp
Humphrey’s Communities in March.
“The J1 Partners in Education program
enjoys an exceptional relationship with
the Military Child Education Coalition,”
explained J-1 Col. Peter S.H. Ellis. “Our
goal, that ‘no child be disadvantaged by
a move to Korea’ can only be met by
developing partnerships that benefit our
entire community. The Parent-to-Parent
Workshops provide students and their
parents with information and opportunities
that can enhance the value of their education
and directly contribute to their future
success.”
The Seminar will begin with an overview
session of transition issues and resources
which impact parents of school age children.
This one hour overview will be followed with
breakout sessions focused on more specific
issues and strategies according to the age of
the students. The workshop will address:
Organization, Communication and
Involvement: Keys to Success in Elementary
School; Chart Your Course for Success in
—See Parents, Page 2—
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school student attend with you to open the
Parents from Page 1 dialogue about this important planning
process.
High School and Beyond (for parents and an on time graduation (despite multiple No other school within the Department
their middle school students); Chart Your school transitions) and a competitive of Defense Education Activity has ever
Course: The College Admission and Financial resume for college applications. Research collaborated with a major command to the
Aid Process; and Transitions: What Every indicates that planning for post high school degree that the Korean District has forged
Parent Should Know. education needs to begin in middle school. this partnership initiative. The major focus
Transitions will examine the social Following the high school graduation of this partnership is to ensure no child
and academic impact of multiple school requirements in your local district is not is disadvantaged due to a transition to or
transitions on children of all ages and enough to assure your child graduates on from the Korean Peninsula and to develop
review common pitfalls that result from schedule. You are your child’s best school our academic and community resources to
the varied school policies and curriculums counselor. Join us to get the tools you need provide opportunities for our students to
encountered when military families move for this important role. Participants will grow and learn in a diverse, multi-ethnic,
from state to state. Participants will explore multi-cultural environment. Addressing
strategies and receive a wide variety of high “No other school within transition issues takes cooperation and
quality resources which will enable them to command emphasis with involvement from
obtain the information and make the plans the Department of Defense all areas of the community and command.
necessary to assure smooth transitions for Education Activity has ever The key to this program’s success is
their students. solidarity of vision. General B.B. Bell,
Another topic of discussion will be collaborated with a major USFK Commanding General, established
Organization, Communication and command to the degree that the Partners in Education initiative to
Involvement: Keys to Success in Elementary facilitate the process of building command
School. Parents of elementary school age the Korean District has forged and community support relationships. A
children will explore the keys to academic this partnership initiative.” key component of this imitative is to provide
success in elementary school. The seminar additional resources for families. This is a
will examine the following topics with a holistic approach, building on the home-
focus on both school achievement and receive a Chart Your Course Kit, which school partnership through advocacy and
school transitions. Portfolios: A Tool for includes a planning guide, a poster with community involvement.
Organizing Weekly Papers, Motivating a check list for each year, 7-12th grades, “In my experience the benefits of
Children, and as a Transition Strategy; Home and a CD. an education cannot be overlooked or
School Communication: Getting the Most The Chart Your Course: The College underestimated,” Ellis said. “From the
of Out of Parent Teacher Conferences; Admission and Financial Aid Process foundations of elementary, to the pursuit
Homework: As a Positive Experience. seminar is designed for parents and their of higher education, we are committed to
Participants will receive high quality High School students. We will look at assisting our military families reach their
resources to include the book Preparing for portfolios as a college admission tool and highest goals and aspirations.”
the Journey. strategies to insure that your student has In March, parents across the peninsula
The seminar, Chart Your Course for the most competitive college application are encouraged to take advantage of
Success in High School and Beyond, packet possible. Participants will receive a this training—the Army Family Strong
welcomes parents and their middle school Chart Your Course Packet which includes approach to meeting the needs of our
student to attend this seminar which focuses a planning guide, calendar for college Soldiers and their Families in Korea.
on a six year plan. This plan includes a admission and financial aid tasks, and For more information, visit http://www.
suggested curriculum that will insure both two interactive CD’s. Have your high militarychild.org
Schedule of events: Parent to Parent Training
March 17: Yongsan Garrison from 9-11 a.m. at the Multi-purpose Training Facility or Base
Theatre. Again, at 6-8 p.m. at the Dolphin theatre in the Seoul American Elementary School.
March 18: Osan Air Base and Camp Humprey’s Training will be held at Humphrey’s American
Elementary School from 6-8 p.m.
March 19: Daegu and Chinhae will have a workshop from 6-8 p.m. at the Daegu American
School.
IMCOM Safety Update:
Keep pace with safety while running, jogging
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly • Wear proper footwear.
• Face oncoming traffic while running.
As with any outdoor activity, it is important to be aware. • Begin a running program.
• Wear reflective clothing if jogging at night.
Never jog or run any place where you might feel uncomfortable
or unsure of your surroundings. It’s always a good idea to run
with a buddy. Avoid jogging or running at night, since cars Don’ts:
cannot see you and it is difficult for you to see the ground. • Run during peak traffic hours.
Remember roadways are designed primarily for vehicular • Assume right-of-way over vehicles.
traffic.Using sidewalks, bike paths, physical training tracks, and • Wear headphones when jogging near traffic.
open fields is recommended. Most important—pedestrial traffic • Use excessive salt.
rules apply to individual joggers or runners. • Run with flow of traffic.
• Continue if not feeling well.
Do’s: • Over exercise.
• Be in good physical condition. • Wear plastic or rubber suits.
• Stay away from vehicle traffic where possible.
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be in-
complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Traffic Accident With Injuries; Damage to

Government Property; Damage to Private Property;
Following too Close; Subject #1, operating a GOV
(bus), struck Victim #1’s POV at an intersection on
MSR #43. Further investigation disclosed that Subject
#1 was following Victim #1’s vehicle too closely and
when Victim #1 stopped for a yellow traffic signal,
Subject #1 failed to stop and struck Victim #1. Victim
#1 was transported by ground ambulance to Baek
Hospital where she was treated and released for inju-
ries consisting of back pain. Subject #1 was charged
under KRTL ART #48 (Unsafe Driving). Damages to
Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of dents and scratches
to the front bumper. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle
consisted of dents and scratches to the rear bumper
and trunk. Subject #1 and Victim #1 reported utiliza-
tion of their seatbelts. ECOD is unknown. This is a
final report.

AREA II: Shoplifting; Subject #1 was observed by

Witness #1, via CCTV, removing 5 music compact
discs from the display, and concealing them on Sub-
ject #1’s person. Subject #1 then exited the exchange
without rendering proper payment for the items. Wit-
ness #1 detained Subject #1 and escorted him to the
AAFES Security Office where Subject #1 surrendered
the items. Subject #1 was apprehended and trans-
ported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject
#1 was advised of his legal rights, which he waived,
rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the
offense. Subject #1 was processed and released to
his unit. The items were evaluated as evidence and
returned to AAFES. This is a final report.

AREA II: Traffic Accident With Injuries; Damage to

Private Property; Improper Backing; Subject #1, oper-
ating a POV, while backing, struck Victim #1’s POV,
while Victim #1 was attempting to park legally adjacent
to BLDG #5511. Damages to Subject #1’s vehicle con-
sisted of scratches to the left rear bumper. Damages
to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of dents and scratches
to the right quarter panel and right rear bumper. All
parties reported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where
Subject #1 was advised of her legal rights, which she
waived, rendering a written sworn statement admit-
ting to the offenses. Subject #1 was processed and
released to her sponsor. Victim #1 was transported
to 121st CSH where she was treated and released
for injuries consisting of a muscle spasm to the neck.
Subject #1 and Victim #1 reported utilization of their
seatbelts. Subject #1 reported no injuries. ECOD is
unknown. This is a final report.
AREA IV: Traffic Accident Without Injuries; Dam-
age to Government Property; Subject #1, operating a
GOV, while changing gears, lost air pressure for the
transmission and brakes, and struck a water main
valve at BLDG #S-110. Damages to Subject #1’s
vehicle consisted of paint transfer to the right front
fender. Damages to the water main valve consisted
of scratches and paint transfer. Subject #1 rendered a
written sworn statement admitting to the offenses and
was released on his own recognizance. Subject #1
reported utilization of his seatbelt. ECOD is unknown.
This is final report.
AREA VI: Traffic Accident Without Injuries; Damage
to Government Property; Damage to Private Property;
Subject #1, operating a GOV, while backing, struck
unknown person’s POV at BLDG #1057, Bowling Al-
ley. Subject #1’s vehicle sustained no visible damage.
Damages to unknown person’s vehicle consisted of
cracks to the rear bumper and dents to the trunk and
the license plate. Upon arrival of SF, Subject #1 had
relocated his vehicle. While SF and Subject #1 were
accomplishing required paperwork, unknown person
departed the scene with his vehicle before SF could
make contact with the owner. All posts and patrols
were briefed and attempted to locate unknown per-
son’s vehicle which met with negative results. Subject
#1 reported utilization of his seatbelt.
Seoul Tower is a well-known symbol of South Korea. It is a cultural center offering sights that include rotating artisit displays and views of the city. Mt.
Namsan’s cable car offers a ride to the tower, but intrepid visitors can hike the mountain trails also. — U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Apricot Blossom Fest. (March 8-16)
In spring, the white maehwa blossoms blanket 83 acres of land
on Baegunsan Mountain near Maehwa Village, Daap-myeon,
Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do. The apricot festival offers an
outdoor concert surrounded by the sweet fragrance of apricot
trees. A variety of programs await visitors, including a treasure
hunt game in an apricot garden (register on-line) suitable for
children or adults, a wedding ceremony and a spring dress
fashion show. Other events include folk performances such as a
samulnori (four percussion instruments) performance, a drum
performance, and a dance performance based on taekwondo, a
traditional Korean martial art. The sweet fragrance of apricot
blossoms and the vast sprawling garden is quite a breathtaking
scene. Taking a photo against the backdrop of apricot blossoms
is a must. For more information, visit www.gwangyang.go.kr
‘Museum of Lights’ (Seoul Tower)
French illumination artist Alexsandre Olinka created a
beautiful lighting fixture, titled “Electronic Fire”, that covers
Seoul Tower with waving “flames”. The exhibit first opened to
the public on New Year’s Day in 2008 as part of a joint project
called “Mount Namsan Museum of Lights”. Visitors can see
six beautiful lighting displays, designed under the theme of
“Flower of Seoul”, a “Reed of Light” display representative of
the glow of fireflies in a garden, and a “Shower of Light” where
visitors can choose their own color varieties. Indoor cultureal
and artistic exhibitions and performances are ongoing inside
the Tower’s Pavillion. Those who want a bird’s-eye-view can
catch a ride aboard Mt. Namsan’s popular cable car. The light
displays make excellent photo opportunities for visitors, along
wiht the illuminated backdrop of the cityscape of Seoul. For
more information, visit www.tour2korea.com
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, www.hotelnet.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
International Marathon (March 16)
Beginning at Sejongro and Jamsil Main Stadium, Seoul, this
international marathon event draws 30,000 participants and
is held under heavy traffic control. The marathon course
crosses through the heart of the city, starting from Sejongro,
and passing by Cheonggyecheon Stream and Hangang River
before ending at the Olympic Stadium in Jamsil. This is a
unique opportunity to run a full-course marathon on the roads
of Seoul under controlled traffic. For more information, visit
www.tour2korea.com
Jeju Fire Festival (Feb. 21-23)
On the Full Moon Day, the Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival
is held in order to pray for a healthy year and good fortune. The
three-day festival unfolds against the beautiful landscape of Jeju
Island. The event begins with a torch relay, which moves across
the length of the island. A variety of interactive programs and
shows will add to the festivities. Citizens from Jeju’s sister cities
in the United States, China, and Japan will also hold special
performances, free of charge, to promote sister-city ties. This
year, the American team will stage a cheerleader performance;
the Chinese team a traditional martial arts performance; and
the Japanese team a traditional dance. The evening activities
are the true highlights of this event. The burning of the daljip
(a small wooden house on top of a hill) is held in the evening
before the opening day. The National Opera Chorus of Ko-
rea will give an invitational performance with the beautiful
natural landscape of Jeju Island in the background. There are
also other attractions such as the ‘spinning-can event’ (children
spin blazing cans), the laser show, and the fireworks show. The
mountain appears to be ablaze with light during the celebra-
tion, offering a dramatic scene. Visit www.tour2korea.com
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Eastin salutes Deagu environmental team
(From left) U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier accepts the Sec-
retary of the Army Environmental Award, Environmental Quality, Team Category, from Assistant
Secretary of the Army, Installations and Environment, Keith E. Eastin as IMCOM-Korea Com-
manding General, Brig. Gen. Al Aycock looks on during a presentation ceremony at USAG
Daegu’s headquarters Feb. 27. U.S.Army Garrison Daegu’s environmental team was selected
as the best in the Department of the Army for its work in FY 2006 and 2007. — U.S. Army Photo
By Ronald D. Inman
Army medical care on peninsula plays key
role in normalizing tours in S. Korea
by Susan Silpasornprasit
IMCOM-K Public Affairs
The U.S. Army Medical Department
Activity–Korea stood up in Nov. 2007,
and since then has been changing the face
of Army medical care for the Army Family
in Korea.
In light of the Army’s normalization of
tours here, MEDDAC-K has put the wheels
in motion to bring quality care to patients
no matter where they live on the peninsula.
The MEDDAC-K has seven outlying
clinics located at USAG Red Cloud, USAG
Yongsan, USAG Humphreys and Camps
Stanley, Casey, Carroll and Walker.
MEDDAC-K’s commander expressed
his goal of fostering accessible peacetime
healthcare in Korea. “We want open doors
at every clinic we own,” said Col. James
Jolissaint. “We want you to come and see
us, whether you’re a DoDDS employee,
GS-Civilian, retiree or family member,
command sponsored or not.”
The MEDDAC-K is an organization
comprised of the U.S. Army Hospital-
Yongsan and all associated outlying Army
health clinics and activities responsible for
providing Armistice medical services to
authorized persons on the Korean peninsula.
The MEDDAC-K has command and control
over U.S. Army Medical Department clinical
and clinical support facilities, activities, and
units located on the Korean peninsula.
The organization also oversees Educational
& Developmental Intervention Services,
Occupational Health Services, Preventive
Medicine Services, and the Army Substance
Abuse Program. Additionally, MEDDAC-
K provides administrative and logistical
support to the Dental Activity-Korea and
the District Veterinary Command-Korea.
The USAH-Y is the largest organization
within the MEDDAC-K. The hospital is
located on USAG-Yongsan’s South Post at
the same location as the Headquarters for
the 121st Combat Support Hospital and the
18th MEDCOM. While the USAH-Y is a
separate and distinct organization from the
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121st CSH, it is staffed primarily by Soldiers
assigned to the 121st CSH with additional
military and civilian personnel resourced by
the US Army MEDCOM. The MEDDAC-
K, the USAH-Y, and the 121st CSH are all
commanded by the same Army officer.
This is all about making health care,
dental care and veterinary care/services
“normal” in Korea. As Gen.B.B. Bell,
Commanding General U.S. Forces Korea,
stated during the command’s activation
ceremony, “The activation of these units
marked the first concrete step towards
normalcy, a real change that will directly
enhance the quality of life for all of us, PAID ADVERTISING
especially our Soldiers and their Families.”
The new MEDDAC-K structure allows
us to leverage Defense Health Program
dollars to hire the personnel we need to
meet our healthcare mission. We have
already hired some new providers that will
help us eliminate the backlog, and these new
personnel are on board and actively reducing
the backlog.
Change isn’t easy. Over the last two years,
medical services have gone from a 500-bed
general hospital to a 248 combat support
hospital-losing personnel in the process.
The availability of patient appointments at
USAH-Y decreased during the period of Oct.
2007-Jan. 2008. This situation is expected
to improve by April as new hiring actions
are approved at the Pacific Regional Medical
Command. This will mitigate personnel
shortages resulting from reassigning Army
medical professionals to facilities around the
peninsula—which created a shortage at 121
CSH. These hiring actions mean the hospital
will again be able to see patients without a
requirement to prioritize care.
“We have an obligation and commitment
to serve our fellow citizens here in Korea as
they serve their country—whether they are
active-duty servicemembers or civilians,”
Jolissaint said.
For more information on Army medial
care in Korea, visit http://www.seoul.amedd.
army.mil for more information.
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And they are off! 185 Warriors from across the Republic of Korea peninsula vie for a place in the Bataan Memorial Death March to be held in White Sands Missile Range N.M. March 30. — U.S.
Army Photo By Jim Cunningham. For more photos see BATAAN page 16.
New record set in Bataan Death March Memorial Qualifier
Mathisen sets record at 1:35:50
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY—Despite temperatures
below freezing, more than 180 Warriors
participated Feb. 23 in the 8th Army’s
Memorial Bataan Death March Qualifier.
Maj. Arthur Mathisen of 121st Combat
Support Hospital USAG-Yongsan set an
all-time USAG-Casey course record of
1:35:50.
His nearest competitor was 3:58 behind:
Spc. James Dowd of C Company, 302nd
Brigade Support Battalion, USAG-Casey,
finishing with a time of 1:49:48. Finishing
3rd, 1st. Lt. Doug Benoit of 3rd Military
Intelligence, USAG-Humphreys with a
time of 1:53:10. Finishing 4th, Capt. Jason
Buursma, Headquarters, Headquarters
Company 1/72nd Armor, USAG-Casey,
with a time of 1:57:17. Staff Sgt. Edward
Broadnax of Headquarters, Headquarters
Battalion, 1/44th Air Defense Artillery,
USAG-Carroll, with a time of 2:00:13.
The Bataan Death March Qualifier is
an event held at USAG-Casey to qualify
Soldiers and others participating, for the
annual event at White Sands Missile Range,
White Sands N.M., said Ron Fortin,
recreation director for USAG-RC Family
AREA I
and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation. “We
will be sending five men and five women
plus a team to be selected today.”
The annual event is an all Army event
and more than 10,000 people participate,
Fortin said.
“The route has some tough chal-
lenges, There will be people moni-
toring the event along the way,
with Gatorade and water for those
requiring refreshment.We have a
total of 20 from USAG-Daegu, 26
from USAG-Humphreys, 12 from
USAG-Yongsan and the rest are
127 from Warrior Country.”
Ron Fortin, recreation director for
USAG-RC Family and Morale, Welfare,
and Recreation
The qualifier at USAG-Casey is 13.1
miles long. It starts at the Carey Fitness
Center and runs west to Gate 2 and turns
North to Gate 1; it then turns west again
and runs past the fitness center and winds
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around Camp Hovey finishing back at Carey
Fitness Center.
“The route has some tough challenges,”
Fortin said. “There will be people monitoring
the event along the way, with Gatorade and
water for those requiring refreshment.”
Participants came from all the garrisons
and camps throughout the Republic of
Korea, Fortin said. “We have a total of
20 from USAG-Daegu, 26 from USAG-
Humphreys, 12 from USAG-Yongsan and
the rest are from Warrior Country; 127,”
Fortin said.
Five finalist in the women’s division are:
1, Capt. Alex Glade, HHC, 2nd Infantry
Division Engineering, USAG-RC with
a time of 2:40:05, 2, Staff Sgt. Jennifer
Adams of HHC, 41st Signal Battalion,
USAG-Yongsan, 2:42:55, 3, Sgt. 1st. Class
Dawn Abetta of HHC, 2ID, USAG-RC, 4,
Sgt. Amanda Miller of 121st CSH, USAG-
Yongsan, 5, Staff Sgt. Akisha Anthony of
HHC, 70th BSB, Camp Castle, 3:04:15.
The finishing team to qualify is from
Camp Carroll finishing with a time
of 2:36:42. There were 78 individuals
participating, 12 in the women’s division, Warriors are served Gatorade and water
19 five person teams totaling 95 participants along the 13.1 mile Bataan Death March Qu-
in teams. allifier held on USAG-Casey Feb. 23. — U.S.
—See Bataan, Page 16— Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
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News & Notes

1st Class Postage
Rate Hike
Mailing a letter will soon cost a penny more.
The cost of a first -class stamp will rise to
42 cents starting May 12.

USAG-RC Aerobics Class

USAG-RC will have aerobics classes on
Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8p.m. in the
USAG-RC Physical Fitness Center. For
more information call: 732-6309/7757.

Mitchell’s Club Closing

USAG-Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club will be
closed March 3. For more information call:
732-8189.

Texas Hold’em at USAG-RC

Texas Hold’em tournaments will be held in
Mitchell’s Club on USAG-Red Cloud every
Thursday beginning Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. For
more information call: 732-9187.

Microsoft Government Employee

Purchase Program
Eligible government employees may pur-
chase identified MS software at reduced
costs for personal use. For more informa-
tion call: 732-8630.

BOSS Quarterly Meeting

The BOSS Quarterly meeting will be held
March 12 in the Camp Stanley Community
Activity Center. For more information call:
010-7568-7797.

Basic Writing, Grammar

and Usage Course
The Basic Writing, Grammar and Usage
Course has been rescheduled to Aug. 25-
27. For more information call: 732-9060.

MS Word Advanced
Applications Course Sgt. Gene Rouse (left), Sgt. Nicholas Jefferson, and Sgt Anthony Depetre stand before the audience during the Noncommissioned Officer Induc-
The MS Word Advanced Applications tion Ceremony in USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center Feb. 20. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

USAG-Red Cloud inducts three new NCOs

Course will take place in the DOIM office
USAG-RC Aug. 26-29. For more informa-
tion call: 768-6581.

2ID Tax Assistance Center

Free Tax Preparation
2nd Infantry Division Tax Center will be pre-
paring tax returns free of charge from now
to June 15. For more information call: 730-
3598. At Camp Casey go to Maude Hall
room 241 Tues., Wed., Fri., from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., Thur. from 1 to 8 p.m., Sat. from 8
a.m. to noon.
Army Community Services
Volunteer Luncheon
The Army Community Services Volunteer
Luncheon will be held in the USAG-Casey
Warrior’s Club April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. For more information, call: 730-3143.
FAA Jobs for Ages 18-31
with High School Diploma
Young adults between the ages of 18-31
can attend the Federal Aviation Association
Air Traffic Controler School. A high school
diploma is required and and credit is given
for college on the exam. For more informa-
tion call: 732-6273.
New Courses Offered
at USAG-RC Education Center
New courses are now available at the
USAG-RC Education Center. For more in-
formation call: 732-7015.
DOL-USAG-Casey
Linen Shop New Location
The Llinen exchange and TA-50 cleaning shop have
moved from building T-1859 to building T-1517 behind the
Self Help store. For more information call: 730-3314.
Sgt. Nicholas Jefferson recites the NCO Creed
during the NCO Induction Ceremony Feb. 20
at USAG-Casey’s Digital Conference Center.
— U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham.
by Jim Cunningham just a promotion,” said Command Sergeant
USAG-RC Public Affairs Major Nidal Saeed, USAG-Casey command
sergeant major. “It is the promotion; it is a
USAG- CASEY—Three new promotion that puts shoulder boards on
noncommissioned officers were inducted your uniform. It is a promotion, which
Feb. 20 in USAG-Casey’s Digital Conference makes you a leader, an NCO, and a sergeant.
Center. Sgt. Anthony Depetre, Sgt. Nicholas It is the most important promotion of your
Jefferson, and Sgt Gene Rouse recited the military career, and we are going to share
NCO oath during a crisp and snappy it with you.”
ceremony, which featured posting of the NCO induction ceremonies are slated
colors and honors to the nation before a every quarter in the garrison, Saeed said.
crowd of more than
100 Warriors. The “The importance of this induc- “Being a
event was hosted by noncommissioned
USAG-Casey and tion ceremony to these Soldiers officer is more than
USAG-Red Cloud today is a milestone that should just sewing on the
noncommissioned rank,” Saeed said.
officers. not be taken lightly.” “Especially when
“Today we induct Capt. Dennis Graves, commander, a Soldier gets
three USAG-RC promoted to an E-
Warriors into the Headquarters, Headquarters Com- 5, Sergeant. It is the
Noncommissioned first promotion that
pany, USAG-RC.
Officers Corps,” tells a Soldier ‘you
said Capt. Dennis are now a leader.’
Graves, commander, Headquarters, We are going to put Soldiers under your
Headquarters Company, USAG-RC. “The care, and we are going to put stripes on you,
importance of this induction ceremony and shoulder boards on you, and expect you
to these Soldiers today is a milestone that to make tough decisions. We want to signify
should not be taken lightly. I challenge these the importance of the transition into the
young inductees to develop team cohesion Noncommissioned Officers Corps and that
for Soldiers and officers, support team is why this ceremony is so important.”
development, and serve as a legacy to future The ceremony closed with retiring of the
noncommissioned officers.” colors and singing of the Army song.
“Let us not forget this promotion is not
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Ron Fortin (2nd from left) reads questions to the teams participating in Battalion Team Trivia Challenge Feb. 23 in USAG-Casey’s Gateway Club. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

Revived Team Trivia Tournament entertains Soldiers

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG - CASEY—More than 200
Warriors came to the revival of Family
and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s
Trivia Mania in the USAG-Casey Gateway
Club the evening of Feb. 23. Warriors
participated with 52 contestants in teams of
two matching answers to seven categories of
trivia questions.
Categories were: famous people, Korean
culture, movies and music, world cities,
military customs and courtesies, military
and world history and sports. The majority
of challenging questions did indeed separate
the informed from the uninformed.
The team of Pvt. Rick Volosky and
Pfc. Steven Nichol of Headquarters,
Headquarters Troop, 4-7 Cavalry took first
place with second place going to the team
of Sgt. Anthony Jergian and Pfc. Brent Blair
of HHC, 172nd Armor. Third place went
to the team of Capt. Patrick Gray and Capt.
Joe Smith.
“Back in 1986 the Battalion Team Trivia
Challenge was developed by a lady at Camp
Pelham by the name of Susan Matey,” said
Ron Fortin, USAG-RC FMWR recreation
director. “Fortunately enough, we had
with our services division, carpenters who
built all the podiums for the game and all
the plaques. We didn’t have the modern
apparatus we have today.”
The trivia challenge became such a
popular program all the recreation center
directors supplied 200 questions, which
made the game more intense than it is today,
Fortin said.
“I think we will do a little fine tuning on
this thing,” Fortin said. “For tonight, it was
a situation that became too long. We will
bring it to camp level.”
The goal is to develop the trivia challenge
so each camp will compete in a final
championship.
“We look to do bigger and better
programs for the entire community,” Fortin
said. “We will take a nucleus of champions
and have a USAG-RC championship.”
In the selection of question categories,
Fortin developed a trivia challenge game,
which would test Soldiers and participants
in knowledge they worked with every day.
“We are going to make changes so it does
not drag on and become boring,”
Fortin said. “What happened tonight
was we had originally planned for 22
teams, but we ended up with 30 teams in
29 matches.”
“We had hoped this program would
bring in a crowd,” Fortin said. “By making
the monetary awards a unit thing where
units will come in and support their teams
their winnings would go to their unit
funds.”
“If we can bring programs here where
everyone can enjoy the club atmosphere,
it will be a big success and the Soldiers and
their families will enjoy them immensely,”
Fortin said. “If somebody has an idea we can
develop we would be happy to do it.”

Humphreys over Casey 48-30

by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY—USAG-Humphreys
won the annual Korean Augmentation
Troops to the United States Army Invitational
Basketball Tournament at Hanson Field
House Feb.21-22, with a lopsided 48-30
win over USAG-Casey in the final.
All four Army areas competed in the two-
day tournament, with six qualifying games
held Feb.21 and the final the following day,
with all games 30-minutes long, consisting
of two 15-minute halves.
It was the second meeting between
USAG-Humphreys and USAG-Casey, with
both teams qualifying for the final by virtue
of only having lost one game each in the
earlier rounds.
Lonnie Herring, USAG-Humphreys
sports director, said this was the third
KATUSA basketball tournament and
expects the event to remain a fixture in the
future.
“This tournament is similar to the 8th
Army Championship for the American
Army, only this is, of course, for the
KATUSA program,” Herring said. “Next
year the tournament is being taken out to
USAG-Daegu.”
Herring said the KATUSA style of play
is very physical, with players injured from
several teams over the course of the two-day
tournament.
“The sole purpose of the tournament is
to see who the best in the area is, with the
winners getting the bragging rights for that
year,” Herring said.
USAG-Humphreys ran out to a 26-15
half time lead over USAG-Casey, after
establishing an early 8-0 lead, which USAG-
Casey never recovered from.
With 7 minutes left in the final, USAG-
Casey narrowed the deficit to five points,
31-26, but a late onslaught by USAG-
Humphreys saw them outscore USAG-Casey
17-4, allowing them to win comfortably.
Charles Rogers, coach of the USAG-
Humphreys team, said things could not
have gone any better for his team during
the tournament.
“Everything went great,” Rogers said. “In
last year’s competition we played USAG-
Casey twice and lost, once in the first game
and then in the final, all with just seven
players on our team.”
Rogers said having a full side helped Sgt. Yoon Ho Jang (number 31) of USAG-Casey tries to prevent Sgt. Chul Yung Lee (number
this year, with his team practicing hard in 16) of USAG-Humphrey’s from disposessing him during the final of the KATUSA Basketball
preparation for their matches. Tournament, won by USAG-Humphrey’s 48-30, Feb. 22 at Hanson Field House. — U.S. Army
Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas.
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Yongsan celebrates African-American history
Event honors
legacies, origins of
multi-culturalism
by Cpl. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 100 U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
community members gathered Feb. 15 at
the Main Post Club to share in an African-
American History Month commemoration
ceremony.
The 501st Military Brigade hosted the
event to celebrate contributions African-
Americans have made in the past.
“We need to be aware of Black History
Month and the contributions that our
ancestors have made in the past for our
country and for us,” said Sgt. 1st Class
Rhonda Motley, 501st equal opportunity
advisor.
The brigade’s Sgt. Maj. Elijah Jones
explained the story of Carter G. Woodson,
the founder of Black History Month.
“He not only recognized the value of
a black people, but articulated a vision of
education and welfare, which helped them
appreciate their history,” Jones said.
“Woodson had said, ‘Those who have
no record of what their forebears have
accomplished lose the inspiration which
comes from the teaching of biography and
Forum brings together USAG-Yongsan employees
by David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 350 U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Korean and American employees met for an
“Employee Information Forum” Feb. 22 at
the Multipurpose Training Facility.
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall
welcomed the group and presided over
an awards ceremony to honor 30 civilian
employees and Soldiers.
The awards included Commander’s
Awards for Civilian Service to civilian
seniority certificates and pins.
“We want to continue these forums
quarterly to recognize our best employees
and to keep you informed,” Hall said.
The commander briefed the gathering on
the current state of the Yongsan Relocation
ICE offers easy, on-line
method to voice feedback
AREA II
history,’” Jones said.
After Jones’ presentation, Capt. Shayla
Potter read a poem called “Mother Wept.”
Sgt. 1st Class Julia Henry, a Memorial
Chapel praise dancer, performed a mime
dance.
The guest speaker, Chaplain (1st Lt.) T.
Anthony Hampton, of the 2nd Infantry
Plan. “The Yongsan Relocation Plan is still
in effect,” Hall said. “But, closure will not
occur in 2008.” Hall said Yongsan Garrison
will downsize commensurate to tenant unit
restationing /inactivation.
“The actual date for Yongsan Garrison
closure will be based on construction
of replacement facilities at (U.S. Army
Garrison-Humphreys),” he said. “Key
replacement facilities to watch for are the
8th U.S. Army and USFK headquarters
buildings and a new hospital. These are
indicators for the YRP.”
The commander said that in the
meantime, the garrison will continue to
run “as normal.”
“But, we do anticipate reductions in
resources,” Hall said. “Expect change to
become the norm.”
Hall said an important initiative from
(Left) Sgt. 1st Class Julia Henry, a Memorial Chapel praise dancer, performs a mime dance during the
African-American History Month commemoration Feb. 15. (Above) Volunteers represent African-American
heroes as their stories are presented to the audience. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Im Jin-min
Division, reflected on the many heroes
who have created the heritage of African-
Americans.
Using a prop similar to that of a bus,
volunteers representing each of the heroes sat
on stage as Hampton presented their legacies
one by one. In the end, he encouraged
community members to “fill the bus,”
USFK Commander Gen. B.B. Bell is to
normalize tours of duty in the Republic of
Korea. That action will result in an increase
in military command sponsorship.
“This means more family members,”
Hall said. “We are working hard to meet
the expected influx of new students to our
schools.”
Hall outlined a plan to expand Yongsan
Garrison schools to meet the requirement
for 500 new students in the fall.
After highlighting some of the latest
renovations and improvement projects
across the garrison, Hall opened the floor
to questions.
Many Korean workers asked about job
security.
Hall said he understood their concerns and
advised the employees to make themselves as
marketable as possible with education and
by Cpl. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Getting
feedback to customer service organizations is
easier with the on-line Interactive Customer
Evaluation system, or ICE.
ICE is an easy-to-use, web-based tool
that collects customer comments on services
provided by various organizations on U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan.
With just the click of a mouse, the system
sends suggestions, complaints or compliments
to the appropriate service manager.
“We don’t have eyes everywhere,” said
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because “there is still room.”
“It was very insightful, especially the way
the chaplain opened peoples’ eyes to all the
wonderful feats their ancestors accomplished
as movement leaders, artists, inventors,
scientists and politicians,” said Sgt. Janice
Fevrier of the 1st Signal Brigade. “Americans
should be proud of such people.”
other opportunities, like participating in the
Garrison’s Lean Six Sigma program.
Deputy Garrison Commander Don
Moses told the employees that the issue
would be handled fairly, just as USFK had
worked recent reemployment issues with
the Western Corridor and Camps Page and
Hialeah.
“I’m certain that in the future, once
the relocation occurs, as positions become
available, the Army will work to fill those
positions with our employees based on
seniority and qualifications,” Moses said.
Hall committed to quarterly Employee
In f o r m a t i o n Fo r u m s t o i n c re a s e d
communications.
The next forum will be scheduled for a
date in May.
“We are one team,” he said. “We care
about your issues.”
Barry Robinson, chief of the Directorate
of Plans, Integration and Analysis Office,
which oversees ICE for the garrison.
“Your opinions are vital in ensuring us
that you are being adequately served.”
ICE allows managers to monitor the
satisfaction levels of services provided
through reports and customer comments
to improve their service, according to
garrison officials.
“If you want to remain anonymous,
you don’t need to put down any contact
information,” Robinson said. “But
—See ICE, Page 12—
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News & Notes
Volunteers of the Month
Army Community Services recently recog-
nized its January volunteers of the month:
• Chelsea Creighton, youth volunteer,
Army Family Team Building
• Ana Wallar, Chosun Gift Shop
• Deb Rinehart, Chosun Gift Shop
• Debra Sylvestri, Protestant Women of
the Chapel
• Beth Bontly, Protestant Women of the
Chapel
• Jennifer Heatherly, HHD Signal Com-
pany Family Readiness Group
• Catherine Moug, American Red Cross
• Dawn Martens-McKinley, Girl Scouts
Brownie Troop 27
To submit a volunteer to the program or
to find out more about the Army Volunteer
Corps, call Mary Jernigan at 738-7510.
Thrift Shop Offers Scholarships
The American Women’s Club Thrift Shop
Association is accepting applications for
college scholarships for the 2008-2009 ac-
ademic year. The three categories offered
are high school seniors, current college
students and adults. Applications must be
turned into the Thrift Shop by March 22 or
postmarked no later than March 14. To be
eligible to apply, you must be a valid ID
cardholder, a U.S. citizen, a family member
of U.S. Forces Korea military or DOD civil-
ian, must have cumulative GPA of at least
2.5, and must be in good standing within
the community. Applications are available
at the Thrift Shop on Yongsan South Post
in Bldg. 4222, at the Army Community Ser-
vices office, or at the Seoul American High
School counselor’s office. For information,
call commercial 795-7675.
USO Highlights
n February birthday surprise: Active-duty
military members who celebrated a birth-
day during February can come to the USO
Canteen today for a free steak lunch from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
n USO Virtues English Program: This is a
volunteer Korean-American friendship ini-
tiative that supports USFK’s Good Neigh-
bor Program. The program is scheduled for
second and fourth Saturdays from March
through July. To volunteer to teach English
to Korean students, call Mihwa Ahn at 724-
7781 or commercial 749-6429.
New Passport Fees, Forms
The U.S. Embassy has established new
fees for all personal passport applications.
Adult first passport: $100
Adult renewal: $75
Minor (16 and under): $85
Newborn packet: $150
New application forms are available at the
Department of State Web site www.state.
gov/m/a/dir/forms/passport. Forms are
also available at the client legal service of-
fice in Bldg. 4106, the Community Services
Building. For information, call 738-8111.
Dragon Hill March Specials
n Bring Your Battle Buddy for dinner: Ac-
tive-duty military receive a 25 percent dis-
count off dinner at the Oasis restaurant.
n Junior enlisted special: Junior enlisted
Servicemembers receive discounts rang-
ing from $2 to $4 at “all-you-can-eat” buf-
fets, including Sunday brunch.
Early Developmental Screening
Early developmental screening will be con-
ducted for children birth through 3 years 9
-11 a.m. Mar. 25 at Yongsan Child Devel-
opment Center. For information, call 738-
3407.
AREA II
Garrison CSM embraces
Yongsan BOSS program
by David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON—Single
and unaccompanied Soldiers stationed at
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan installations
have funds available to them for group
activities.
“What everyone needs to realize is that
we have a great program in the garrison,
but we need to reach out and get all single
and unaccompanied Soldiers involved,”
said Command Sgt. Ralph Rusch, USAG-
Yongsan command sergeant major.
Better Opportunities for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers is an Army
program to support the overall quality
of single Soldier’s lives. According to the
Installation Management Command-Korea
Region BOSS Desk Reference:
• BOSS identifies well-being issues and
concerns by recommending improvements
through the chain of command.
• BOSS encourages and assists single
Soldiers in identifying and planning for
recreational and leisure activities.
• BOSS gives single Soldiers the
opportunity to participate in and contribute
to their respective communities.
Rusch took over as garrison command
sergeant major Jan. 25. He is invigorating
the USAG-Yongsan Better Opportunities
for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers
program by being personally involved.
He said Soldiers in tenant units at USAG-
Yongsan installations must fall-in under the
umbrella of the Garrison BOSS program
to have Department of the Army funding
available to them.
“BOSS funds must be used only for
community events for single Soldiers, not
for a specific unit to request funds for their
Soldiers,” said Mario Farrulla, USAG-
Yongsan DFMWR BOSS Advisor. “It needs
to be an installation-planned event that is
coordinated and executed by the Garrison
BOSS program.”
“We have some tenant units that want
to run their own BOSS programs,” Rusch
said. “The way the program is set up is that
New Soldiers claimed on parents’ returns can reject, delay return
by Jim Wherry
Special to the Morning Calm
YONGSAN GARRISON — For many
Soldiers, this is your first job, and hopefully
the beginning of a great career.
But some of you were living at home last
year, and every year a common problem
comes up at our tax YOUR TAXES
centers: Soldiers come
in to file and the Internal Revenue Service
rejects their tax returns and delays their
refunds. Why? Because mom and dad
claimed them on their tax return!
Is that legal? Well, your mother and
father have the legal right to claim you as
a dependent, if you were living at home,
and they provided more than half of your
support during the year. If you were not
living at home, but you were a full-time
USAG-Yongsan BOSS members enjoy a ski trip near Korea’s east coast over President’s Day Weekend.
— Courtesy Photo By Sgt. Kuta-Kanta Tasker
there is one BOSS program for each garrison
in the Army. What I hope to accomplish
is to give our Soldiers, Airmen, Marines,
and Sailors, and even our great KATUSA
Soldiers, whenever possible, something to
do that is positive in their life when they
are off duty.”
Over President’s Day weekend, 20 USAG-
Yongsan BOSS members participated in an
Oak Valley ski trip sponsored by Installation
Management Command-Korea Region
Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation. Nine Yongsan BOSS
members, who had distinguished themselves
through volunteer service, had their entire
trip paid for through BOSS funds.
“That’s our way of rewarding our best
people,” Rusch said.
Eventually Rusch hopes to reward BOSS
members for participating in events and
meetings with perks like “free chicken.”
“If we increase our BOSS participation
it will be positive for the garrison and for
the Soldiers who participate,” he said. “This
directly impacts on our Risk Reduction
Program. I am convinced that involvement
in BOSS makes it less likely that a Soldier
will be involved in alcohol, sexual assault or
other negative activities.”
While K-16 Air Base has its own BOSS
student under the age of 24 and were
receiving support from your parents, then
your parents still had the right to claim
you as a personal exemption on their tax
return. Even if you joined the Army and
left for basic training in April or May, your
parents still may be planning to claim you
as a dependent on their tax return.
The best thing to do to keep good
relations with your parents is to call home
and talk to them. Find out what they intend
to do.
If your parents make more money than
you, the best thing may be to let your parent
claim your personal exemption on their taxes.
Each person who is claimed as an exemption
on a 2007 tax return is worth $3,400. That
represents $3,400 on which you will not be
taxed. If you are a new enlisted Soldier, you
are probably only in the 10-15 percent tax
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council, the funding still falls under
the USAG-Yongsan BOSS program. At
Yongsan Garrison, BOSS meetings are
1:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday
of each month at the Moyer Theatre. All
units should be represented. At K-16 Air
Base, the council meets 10 a.m. every other
Friday at the K-16 Community Activity
Center at the second floor television
room.
“We encourage first sergeants and
command sergeants major to attend as
well,” Farrulla said. “If the leaders are
involved, the Soldiers will be involved.”
Farrulla said the next USAG-Yongsan
BOSS event will be a “Fear Factor” contest
1 p.m. March 22 at Moyer Theatre. He said
BOSS is also sponsoring a Community
Easter Egg Hunt near Commiskey’s
Restaurant March 23.
“Our program is in the process of
transition,” Farrulla said. “The problem is
that it’s a one-year tour for unaccompanied
Soldiers. It’s always a challenge to build
continuity, but we still have a very active
BOSS program.”
For information on the USAG-Yongsan
BOSS program, call Mario Farrulla at
738-5254 or Staff Sgt. Machell White-
Broderick at 738-5466.
brackets. Your parents may be in the 25-28
percent tax bracket. That means they save
a lot more money than you do by claiming
your personal exemption.
If you believe that your parents do not
have the right to claim you on their taxes,
but still plan to claim you, the wisest choice
may be to file your taxes, as quickly as
possible: the IRS will generally honor the
filer who files first, absent evidence of fraud
or error. Even if your parent had no legal
right to claim you as a dependent because
they provided no support to you last year,
it will take months to undo their wrong.
Filing early can really pay off, in the event
of a dispute.
For more tax information or to file your
returns free, contact the Yongsan Tax Center
at 723-8940 or stop by Room 113 in the
Moyer Community Activities Center.
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SAHS students explore engineering careers

by Kim Chong-yun
FED Public Affairs

SEOUL — The Far East District of the

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held its annual
Engineers Day at Seoul American High
School Feb. 21.
During this all-day event, FED engineers
showcased a wide variety of engineering
topics and gave students the opportunity
to meet and talk with practicing engineers
promoting pre-college interest in science and
engineering as career options.
“The purpose for having Engineers Day
at Seoul American High School is to raise
awareness of the contributions engineers
make to our nation, as well as give some
motivation to students who may be thinking
about a career in math, engineering, and the
sciences,” said Doug Bliss, Chief of FED’s
Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering
Branch, who has been coordinating the
program since its first year.
The district has organized Engineers
Day every year since 1997, in conjunction
with National Engineers Week, setting up
hi-tech displays and demonstrations for the
students.
“I think this is a very good way to show
kids or people what life is like to be an
engineer or be a geologist and what they do,”
said Christian Taliento, a Seoul American
freshman. “I think it is very good to come
over here and show us.” Seoul American High School students have a close look at the various pieces of equipment displayed at the asbestos table during Engineers Day Feb. 21.
—— U.S. Army Photo By Kim Chong-yun
Taliento added he liked the geology booth
that shows earthquakes and various rocks such as Geographic Information Systems, The booth set up for the Society of “It’s really interesting,” said sophomore
because he used to collect rocks. “I might go environmental site investigation, Global American Military Engineers offered Chris Brenci. “It helped me find where
into the military as an engineer in the future,” Positioning Satellite technology, Computer- scholarship applications and an opportunity I’m supposed to get my scholarship for
said Taliento. aided Design and Drafting, and recovery for students to apply for a free engineering engineering and how I’m supposed to do
The exhibits were topical demonstrations efforts after the 2006 Philippines landslide. summer camp back in the United States. what I want to do. It was cool.”

Seoul American boys win Far East title

The Seoul American High School Falcons swept through the Far East High School
Boys Class AA Basketball Tournament last week, beating out Kadena 64-60 in the
finals for their third title in six years. The Falcons ended the season 51-7. The Lady
Falcons finished the Far East tournament second to Kadena.
(Left) Junior Willie Brown was named MVP and an all-star player for the tourna-
ment. (Middle) Senior Daniel Burns dribbles around a Kadena defender. Burns
was also named a tournament all-star. (Right) Senior Chris Churchwell goes up for
the shot during finals action. — Courtesy Photos By Gary Cashman
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Back to the basics

O
ften times, the most important the moment anyone sticks a toe into the
words of wisdom are the ones we crosswalk.
are taught as children. As simple Most of the time, automobiles – large
as they are, those phrases provide sound and small – yield to anyone who feels
guidance everyday of our lives. like taking a stroll across the intersection.
The power of those simple messages Some of the time, the distance between
was demonstrated car and pedestrian
during the is uncomfortably
“The ‘Stop, Drop and Roll’ fire
catastrophic events close.
of 9-11. The “Stop, safety campaign taught in the I feel it safe
Drop and Roll” fire schools in the 70’s became a life- t o s a y, n o b o d y
s a f e t y c a m p a i g n saving tool ... . Hundreds credited intends to r un
t a u g h t i n t h e their instinct to drop to the ground over a pedestrian.
schools in the 70’s
and roll to the training they received H o w e v e r , i t
became a lifesaving happens. Life is
tool decades later as elementary students.” full of distractions.
for victims whose Trusting that the
clothing had caught on fire. Hundreds driver is going to see you, the pedestrian,
credited their instinct to drop to the is a gamble.
ground and roll to the training they Increase your odds for survival by
received as elementary students. It is taking responsibility for your safety:
not surprising that, as a result, the same • Look up when you are getting ready
campaign is now reaching a whole new to reach an intersection.
generation. • Look both ways before you cross the
Living in Korea, I have noticed that street.
one of the most basic safety lessons is not • Don’t assume that the driver sees
being taught to our children – nor is it you.
being practiced by adults. It is a lesson • Make eye contact and a non-verbal
that could mean the difference between “contract” that your journey will not be
life and death, and yet, it is one that so interrupted by a trip to the emergency
many are failing to exercise. room.
“Look both ways before you cross the In the “real world,” cars do not
street” is something everyone must do automatically stop for people who step out
before stepping into the street. in front of them. So, start teaching your
Here on Yongsan, we like to think children this life-saving tip and practice
that we live in a safe, little bubble where it yourself: Look both ways before you
speeding cars come to a grinding halt cross the street!

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then what we have generally is not enough
information to then laud the right person,
to fix the problem or address an issue. So I
really encourage people to put down contact
information.”
Complaints don’t fall on deaf ears and can
be used to improve a service.
Esther Kim, Yongsan Library director,
received feedback last year that allowed
the library to make three major changes.
It increased the number of commercial
computers, installed baby-changing stations
in the restrooms and replaced old chairs with
new furniture.
Robinson also said ICE feedback allowed PAID ADVERTISING
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adjust its menu to satisfy its multi-national
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“Usually people only think of using the
ICE if they have a complaint,” said Casey
Ross, coordinator and ICE site manager.
“Positive comments will help us a lot
where we are doing well and where we have
problems.”
To use the ICE, go to Yongsan Garrison’s
Web page at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil.
The ICE comment link is located under the
Quick Links section.

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Postal Service offers first-time military discount

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
Planning to send a care package to a military service member serving abroad? Send it after
March 3 to take advantage of a new flat-rate box from the Postal Service that is 50 percent
larger and delivered for $10.95 to an APO/FPO address -- $2 less than for domestic
destinations.
“This is the first time the Postal Service has offered a special price for our armed forces
serving overseas,” said Postmaster Gen. John Potter. “We’re proud that family and friends
will be able to use this new larger-sized box to send much appreciated packages from home
to our dedicated troops overseas.”
The new priority mail large flat-rate box (12” x 12” x 5-1/2” or 800 cubic inches) will be
available in post offices nationwide beginning March 3, but customers can begin ordering
them Feb. 20 at usps.com/supplies or by calling 800-610-8734. Some of the new boxes are
co-branded with the logo of “America Supports You,” which is a Department of Defense
program that connects citizens offering support to the military and their families. “It’s terrific
that the Postal Service continues to think of ways to help Americans support our troops
and their families. Postage is always a concern when shipping care packages, and this new
flat-rate box means our home front groups and supportive citizens can do more with their
resources,” said Allison Barber, the deputy assistant secretary of Defense. “We’re especially
pleased that some of the boxes will bear the America Supports You logo reminding our
service members that they have our nation’s support.”
The $2 discount is applied when the priority mail large flat-rate box es are shipped to an
APO/FPO destination. The two existing flat-rate boxes (11-7/8” x 3-3/8” x 13-5/8” and
11” x 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”), which currently retail for $8.95 for U.S. addresses, are not available
for the military discount. All flat-rate boxes can be used for international shipping. The
new flat-rate boxes will be available in Post Offices starting March 3. The America Supports
You branded box will be available online, at select post offices near military bases, or by
calling 800-610-8734. For more information, please visit usps.com.

National Nutrition lean protein sources at each meal (>93%

lean meats, lower fat cheeses – part skim

Month brings healthy mozzarella, lower fat milk/yogurt, boiled

habits into focus
Lt. Col. Deborah S. De Pastina
18th MEDCOM Nutrition Consultant
Sports Nutrition focuses on the additional
nutrients required for an active, healthy
lifestyle, specifically when muscle building/
toning is desired. A key factor in overall
fitness is well-balanced food consumption --
ideally you should consume six small meals/
day with adequate hydration of eight cups
of fluid per day. These meals should consist
of foods lower in fats (especially saturated
and trans fats), lots of fruits and vegetables
(foods rich in fiber and antioxidants),
eggs, and peanut butter sparingly), and
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Citizenship for military personnel

Servicemembers may enjoy perks of faster path to U.S. citizenship
The first step is determining your
by Capt. Holly B. Nostrant eligibility. Once you become eligible, you
USAG Humphreys Legal Center must fill out three forms: Form N-400,
Form G-325B, and Form N-426. These
P.O. Box 87426, Lincoln, NE 68501-7426. interview applicants may be required to
USCIS recommends that your S-1, MPD or submit additional documents. In addition,
MILPO send in your application; however, each applicant is tested on their English
you may also mail it in. In addition, the skills and knowledge of United States

A
re you a non-U.S. citizen serving in
the Armed Forces? Do you know
that you may be eligible for a faster
path toward citizenship? United States
Citizenship and Immigration Services has
a process just for military personnel. Not
only is this process faster, but the filing fee
is waived and you can even become a citi-
zen while stationed overseas.
To be eligible, the Immigration and
Naturalization Act requires you to fall
under one of two categories. You qualify
for this process if: (1) you have at least
one year of honorable service and are a
lawful permanent resident and you file
your application while serving or within
six months of discharge; or (2) you serve
honorably during an authorized period of
conflict and you were lawfully admitted as
a permanent resident after enlisting or were
physically present in the United States upon
enlistment or reenlistment. President Bush
declared in an executive order that a period
of conflict exists for service on or after 11
September 2001.
If you are interested in becoming a U.S.
citizen, the Soldier’s Guide to Citizenship
Application is a helpful tool. Available
in English and Spanish at https://www.
hrc.army.mil/site/active/index2.asp, this
guide explains each step in the process.
In addition, its appendix contains useful
checklists, guidance, and forms.
forms are available from USCIS at www.
uscis.gov. Additionally, the guide points out
that you can also contact your Battalion or
BCT S-1, Military Personnel Division or
Military Personnel Office for assistance.
In addition to these forms, you must
collect certain documents, get your
fingerprints taken, and include two color,
passport-sized photographs. A list of
documents is contained in Appendix A of
the guide. If the document is in a language
other than English, an English translation
and statement from the translator must
be provided. For fingerprints, overseas
applicants can go to their local military
police unit or security manager. As an
alternative, you can also authorize USCIS
to use your enlistment fingerprints, however,
this may slow down the processing time.
Photograph requirements are available from
the Department of State at http://www.
travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotos/index.
html. Once you complete the forms and
these additional requirements, take your
application to your Battalion or BCT S-1,
MPD or MILPO. They will review it for
completeness and accuracy, as well as verify
the information by completing the back of
Form N-426.
Once these steps have been completed,
your application can be mailed in. All
servicemember applications go to a single
address: USCIS, Nebraska Service Center,
guide instructs overseas military personnel to
send in a request for overseas processing with
their application. Moreover, it recommends
that you send an email to the nearest USCIS
office with your name, alien number,
social security number, date of birth, email
address, DEROS, country stationed in,
and current mailing address. In Korea, the
nearest USCIS office is in Seoul and can be
reached at cis.seoul@dhs.gov.
After your application is mailed, you
must wait until USCIS contacts you. They
will notify you by mail of the time and
place for the citizenship interview. It is
your responsibility during this time period
to notify USCIS of any address changes.
If you are a servicemember who filed an
application in the United States and just
PCS’d to Korea, it is easy to transfer your
application over here. Just contact USCIS
or consult your local legal assistance office.
As a legal assistance attorney, I have assisted
a few clients with this process.
Once your interview is set, make sure you
attend. If you need to reschedule, contact
USCIS. USCIS will work with you if
military necessity requires rescheduling. If
you fail to appear and do not give USCIS
prior notice to reschedule, be aware that
your case will be closed. Additionally, if
you fail to reopen it within one year, your
application will be denied and you must
start the process all over again. At this
government.
To prepare for the interview, check out
the information provided by USCIS. On
their website, go to Education & Resources.
This section provides access to study
materials, information, flash cards, lessons,
and even a sample test and questions that
you may be asked. Furthermore, USCIS
provides specific guidance for military
personnel. Just go to Services & Benefits,
select Citizenship in the left hand column,
and click on the link for Naturalization
Information in the right hand column.
After the interview, USCIS will make
its decision and notify you by mail of the
date and time for the oath ceremony. At
this ceremony you will take an oath of
allegiance to the United States, turn in your
permanent residency card, and receive a
certificate of naturalization. The certificate
of naturalization becomes proof that you
are a U.S. citizen. Once you become a
citizen, USCIS recommends that you get a
U.S. passport as soon as possible because it
is proof of U.S. citizenship, easier to carry,
and easier to replace if lost.
There are many resources that provide
additional information. In addition to the
Soldier’s Guide to Citizenship Application,
USCIS provides an informative brochure
at http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/
MilitaryBrochurev7.pdf. Talk with your S-
1, MPD, MILPO legal assistance office.

February 29-March 6

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Casey One Missed Call Alien vs. Predator One Missed Call Jumper I am Legend Water Horse One Missed Call
730-7354 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG) 7:30 p.m.. (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Henry Fool’s Gold Fool’s Gold P.S. I Love You Walk Hard No Show No Show No Show
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m.
Humphreys Jumper Jumper Jumper Jumper One Missed Call One Missed Call One Missed Call
753-7716 (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.
Hovey National Treasure II Jumper Alien vs. Predator Water Horse Jumper One Missed Call I am Legend
730-5412 (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Kunsan Vantage Point One Missed Call No Show No Show No Show No Show One Missed Call
782-4987 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Osan Alien vs. Predator P.S. I Love You Vantage Point Vantage Point Vantage Point Vantage Point One Missed Call
784-4930 (R) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Red Cloud One Missed Call Alien vs. Predator One Missed Call I am Legend Water Horse No Show Vantage Point
732-6620 (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 8p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Stanley One Missed Call Alien vs. Predator One Missed Call Water Horse No Show Vantage Point One Missed Call
732-5565 (PG13) 8 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Vantage Point Vantage Point Vantage Point One Missed Call One Missed Call One Missed Call Charlie Wilson’s War
Yongsan I
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Rush Hour 3 Bratz Bratz I am Legend I am Legend Golden Compass Golden Compass
Yongsan II (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Yongsan III Alvin and the Chipmunks Alvin and the Chipmunks Alvin and the Chipmunks The Mist The Mist Walk Hard Walk Hard
738-7389 (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
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Area III Worship Schedule

Protestant Services
Collective Protestant
Sunday 1030 Zoeckler Station Chapel
1100 Freedom Chapel
1100 Camp Long Chapel
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel
1500 Camp Eagle Chapel
1900 Camp Eagle Chapel
‘Lent’: A Religious tradition
How believers can observe an ancient practice
in modern times and gain by giving up
by Chaplain, (Lt. Col.) David G. Epperson overcoming the cross for our sins. Lenten luncheons
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Republic of Korea (traditionally a meager meal such as soup), fasting (even
if it’s one meal), devotions, and works of charity and

Gospel
Sun. 1300 Freedom Chapel
Wed. 1900 Freedom Chapel (Bible Study)
Contemporary
Sun. 1800 Freedom Chapel
KATUSA
Tues. 1900 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 2000 Camp Long Chapel
Catholic
Mass
Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Sun. 0930 Freedom Chapel
1600 Camp Long Chapel
1710 Camp Eagle Chapel
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.) Charlie Lee
charlie.lee@korea.army.mil, 721-3356
L
ent, in Western Christianity, is the season pre-
ceding Easter, and it’s thought of as a 40 day
period from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday.
It is seen as a time of preparation for Holy Week which
includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter (Res-
urrection) Sunday. This 40 day period reminds us of
the 40 days that Jesus, the Son of God, spent in the
wilderness prior to His public ministry. During this pe-
riod of time, the Lord ate nothing for 40 days and 40
nights, and He was tempted by the Devil. Jesus over-
came every temptation. Therefore, traditionally, Lent is
seen as a time of repentance, sacrifice, prayer, fasting,
and charity. This period of grief gives way to celebra-
tion on Easter Sunday where Christians celebrate the
Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
There are Christians who are concerned that Lent is
strictly a Catholic Tradition. Some may shy away from
the idea of Lent over fear that they’ll get bogged down in
a type of Christian Legalism. Others point out the abuses
of pre-Lenten carnivals such as Mardi gras, which are
seen as a last opportunity for excess before Lent begins.
The argument follows that overindulgence can lead to
further overindulgence.
However, the season of Lent can be a meaningful time
for all Christians if we view it as preparation for Easter.
It can be a time to recall the basic tenants of our faith. It
can be a time to recall our Lord overcoming temptation
in the desert, overcoming rejection and ridicule, and
sacrifice are common practices.
A wise Priest once said, “Military members and their
families understand the concept of sacrifice. Soldiers,
Airmen, Marines, and Sailors are often deployed away
“It can be a time to recall the basic tenants
of our faith. It can be a time to recall our
Lord overcoming temptation in the desert,
overcoming rejection and ridicule, and
overcoming the cross for our sins.”
Chaplain (Lt. Col. David G. Epperson
35th ADA Brigade
from their families and friends, and some have even
made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”
During this Lenten season, I want to encourage all
believers to view this time as preparation for Easter.
Let us remember that everything in life involves some
preparation. There is preparation for deployments,
preparation for a field training exercise, preparation for
marriage, preparation for sports activities, preparation
for exams, preparation for inspections, preparation for
a briefing, and preparation for leisure activities. Surely
there should be preparation for Easter.
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New records set in 8th Army Bataan Death March Qualifier

Soldiers take up rucksacks,
determination for 26.2 mile
memorial road race
Spc. James Dowd of
C Company, 302nd
BSB USAG-Casey,
crosses the finish
line 2nd with a time
of 1:49:48.—U.S.
Army photo by Jim
Cunningham.

1st Lt. Doug Benoit of 3rd Military Intelligence, USAG-Humphreys crosses the finish line 2nd
with a time of 1:53:10.— U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham.

Capt. Jason Buursma of HHC, 1/72nd Artillery, USAG-Casey, crosses the finish line 4th with a
time of 1:57:17.— U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham.

Staff Sgt. Edward Broadnax of HHB, 1/44th ADA Camp Carroll, crosses the finish line 5th with Maj. Arthur Mathisen of 121st CSH crosses the finish line 1st, breaking the all-time peninsula
a time of 2:00:13.— U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham. record with a time of 1:35:50.— U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
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8th Army holds 2008 Bataan Memorial Death March Qualifier

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

Participants gathered at the Camp Casey,

Carey Fitness Center Feb. 23 to compete in
the annual Bataan Memorial Death March —USAG Humphreys—
Qualifier. Approximately 185 people
2008 3rd Annual Korea-Wide Invitational KA-
competed in the 13.1 mile race vying for TUSA Basketball Tournament was held Feb.
the coveted spots on the Eighth Army Team. 21-22 at Hanson Field House, Camp Casey.
This year a Casey Course Record was set in
addition to selecting members for the Eighth Tournament standing is as follows:
Army team. 1st Place - Area III (USAG-Humphreys)
Four teams (Eighth Army Men’s, Eighth
Army Women’s and two unit teams) will 2nd Place - Area I (USAG-Red Cloud)
represent Eighth Army at the 2008 Bataan
3rd Place - Area IV (USAG-Daegu)
Memorial Death March on Marh 30 at
White Sands, New Mexico. The teams are 4th Place - Area II (USAG-Yongsan)
composed of the top five active-duty male,
top 5 active-duty female, and top two unit Championship Game Scoring:
Area - III (48) Area - I (30)
teams.
This road march will consist of 26.2 miles Starters

of grueling competition through desert
terrain and high elevations while carrying 1. Lee, Ki Min 6
2. Kwon, Hyuk Min 6
a 35lb. rucksack. The race commemorates 3. Lee, Dong Yoon 4
the heroic service members who defended 4. Park, Jae Hyun 4
the Philippine Islands during World War More than 4,000 competitors are expected at the international race. Eighth Army Men’s team 5. Jung, Byung Ho 2
II, sacrificing their freedom, health and, in won this event in 2006, 2005, 2003, and 2002. Eighth Army Women’s team won this event
Bench Players
many cases, their very lives. in 2007, 2005, 2003, and 2002. — Photo Courtesy of MWR
1. Lee, Ki Suk 12
2. Ahn, Sang Joon 6
Results from 2008 March: 3. Lee, Chul Hyung 4
MEN’S 4. Choi, Jun Hong 2
5. Lee, Ji Soo 2
DIV Feb. 23, at Carey Fitness Center, Camp Casey 6. Lee, Seo Young 0
7. Park, Ki Duk 0
           
NAME (Last, First, MI) UNIT CAMP TIME

1ST MATHISEN, ARTHUR B. 121ST CSH Yongsan

2ND DOWD, JAMES C Co, 302d BSB Casey

MRW Events
3RD BENOIT, DOUG 3RD MI
Bowling Scholarships
4TH BUURSMA, JASON L. HHC, 1/72d AR Casey The Korea Interservice Bowling Asso-
ciation is offering two scholarships to
5TH BROADNAX, EDWARD HHB, 1/44th ADA Carroll qualifying American seniors on the Ko-
* New Casey Course Record rean peninsula. If interested, contact
your school guidance counselor for eli-
gibility requirements and an application
WOMEN’S packet. Electronic application forms
DIV are available by emailing Mr. Bruce at
Red
usatmb@hotmail.com.
1ST GLADE, ALEX L. HHC, 2ID ENG Cloud

2ND ADAMS, JENNIFER HHC, 41ST SIG BN Yongsan Spring Break Travel Specials
Red The Commercial Travel Office, US
3RD ABEYTA, DAWN M. HHC, 2ID Cloud Airline Alliance, is offering travel deals
for military ID card holders. A China
4TH MILLER, AMANDA 121ST CSH Yongsan
Fantasy 4-day tour of Beijing includes
5TH ANTHONY, AKISHA HHC, 70TH BSB Castle roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodation
with daily breakfast, group visa fee, lo-
TEAM cal airport tax, English speaking guided
tour, admission fees and meals. Travel
EVENT arrangements may be coordinated for
April 5-8, April 6-9, or April 9-12. Pack-
1ST CHUON, WILLIAM C. A Btry, 1/44TH ADA Carroll
ages are also available to Bangkok/
  GOOCH, ERIN M. A Btry, 1/44TH ADA     Pattaya for April 6-10, Hanoi/Halong
Bay for Mar 20-24 or April 5-9, and
  McCARTHY, ANDREW S. A Btry, 1/44TH ADA     Siem Reap/Angkor Wat for April 5-11.
Log on to www.ustraveloffice.com for
  GREGORY, NATHAN S. A Btry, 1/44TH ADA    
more information.
  SEXTAN, SHANE E. A Btry, 1/44TH ADA    
Seminole Country performances
Grammy recognized rock/rap duo
Seminole County will bring their musical
2ND IKEGWUONU, RALUCHI C Co, 302d BSB Casey genius to stages in Korea with fiercely
  MACIEJEWISKI, PHILIP C Co, 302d BSB     original performances.

  DOWD, JAMES C Co, 302d BSB     Schedule of performances in Korea:

Friday, Feb. 29 Taegu AB Jake’s Place, 7 p.m.
  QUEIROZ, CRISTIANO C Co, 302d BSB     Saturday, Mar. 1 Osan AB Mustang , 10 p.m
Sunday, March 2 Red Cloud Mitchell’s, 7 p.m.
  HUMPHREY, BOBBY C Co, 302d BSB    
February 29, 2008
USAG Humphreys community members celebrated Black History Month at the USAG-H Multipurpose Training Facility Feb. 22. The program featured local talents performing for an audience der-
vied from various ethnic groups The year’s theme is “Multiculturism.” The Vessel of Praise Dance Ministry and The HAES Honor Choir also performed. — U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Im, Suk-chun.
Humphreys celebrates black history
by Andre Butler
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
USAG HUMPHREYS — Community
members at USAG Humphreys celebrated
Black History Month Feb. 22 at the
USAG Humphreys Multipurpose Training
Facility. The theme for this year’s event was
“Multiculturism.” Based on the life of Dr.
Carter G. Woodson, who is known as the
“Father of Black History,” the program
featured a variety of song, dance and poetic
numbers from different races.
Black History Month is an expansion
of Negro History Week, which was started
by Woodson.
According to Woodson’s Bibliography,
he believed that blacks should know their
past in order to participate intelligently in
the affairs in their country.
Unit ECOs complete
compliance course
by Stacy A. Ouellette
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
USAG HUMPHREYS — Twenty-
one unit representatives completed the
Environmental Compliance Officer course
here, Feb. 15.
This week-long course, conducted by
the USAG Humphreys Environmental
Division, Directorate of Public Works, is
designed to train attendees to be ECOs for
their designated units.
The course’s curriculum focuses on
the basics of environmental compliance,
management and sustainment.
It briefly covers hazardous materials and
hazardous waste management specifically,
said Michael Stephenson, USAG Humphreys
Environmental Protection specialist.
This class was the first to try on Level A
First Responder Suits.
These suits are used as protection from
gases or other harmful liquids when there
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Woodson also strongly believed that
black history is a firm foundation for young
black Americans to build on in order to
become productive citizens of society.
The notion of multiculturism implies
all are welcome to celebrate in the activities
sponsored during Black History Month
at USAG Humphreys, said Sgt. 1st Class
Renee Wray, the Equal Opportunity Advisor
for 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade.
“I believe in out-of-the-box thinking,”
Wray said. “This is a way for us to show that
black history doesn’t just include our black
race, but all races in humanity,” she said.
Wray said the plan this year was to have
people from all cultural backgrounds play a
role in the program.
Other participants agreed with Wray
that February should be observed by all as a
month that transcends race or color.
is an unknown chemical released in the
environment.
This portion of the class was conducted
to give students a better understanding of
how the suits work and feel when worn.
However, they will not be issued these suits
for use.
An important part of the course is for
attendees to understand the standards,
regulations and policies governing the
environmental management and compliance
standards practiced by U.S. Forces in
Korea.
There are differences in the way hazardous
materials are handled on the installation and
within the local communities off post.
By increasing the unit representative’s
knowledge of how to properly manage
an effective environmental compliance
program, each unit is able to ensure the
standards are met.
“It’s important for everyone to be aware,”
said 1st Lt. Abraham Alvarenga, Battery
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“By including people of various ethnic a famous quote Woodson is known for
backgrounds in our celebration we’re making. “Those who have no record of what
separating ourselves,” said Sgt. Suzanne their forebears have accomplished lose the
Samson, Headquarters Support Company, inspiration which comes from the teaching
602nd Aviation Support Battalion. of biography and history.”
“We should use this as a time to reach “Every year you learn something
out to other cultures and not exclude them,” different,” said Sgt. Maj. Elijah Jones Jr.,
Samson said. 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment
St a f f S g t . Ji m m y C h a n d l e r, a – Korea.
noncommissioned officer from Company “We spend so much time in our individual
A, 1-2 Aviation and the master of ceremony lives…being able to experience something
for the event, continued explaining the different like this is good,” he said. “Events
importance and the need to make other such as black history and other ethnic
races a part of the celebration. month celebrations allow you time to praise
“This is a way to teach about black one another and the culture for which you
history,” Chandler said. are part of.”
“The celebration also gives us and other’s “Black history or no other history month
the chance to plug in the gaps the things that should end when the month’s over,” Jones
really matters about our race and history.” said. “I think we should always celebrate
The guest speaker for the event echoed one another.”
B, 1-44th Air Defense
Artillery.
“We’re in a world
where each person has a
part in this,” Alvarenga
said.
“The decisions we
make not only affect
us, but the stability of
generations to come,”
said Alvarenga.
After successfully
completing this course,
each servicemember is
equipped with basic
technical knowledge,
skills and abilities to
manage their unit’s USAG-H Environment Compliance Officer course attendees test
o r o r g a n i z a t i o n’s out Level A First Responder Suits. – Photo by Kim, Tae-on.
environmental program,
Stephenson said.
The course is open to anyone appointed operations officers and battalion maintenance
by their chain of command as the unit’s officers and maintenance sergeants are
primary or alternate ECO. welcome to join in, but it’s not mandatory.
Those with duties in the areas of This course is offered through USAG
hazardous material coordinator, hazardous Humphreys Environmental Division
waste accumulation point managers and monthly.
coordinators and other personnel performing For additional information or to
such duties are mandated to attend. schedule attendance for the course contact
Key leaders such as commanders, Stephenson at 753-6082.
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News & Notes

Army Nurse Corps seeks Soldiers
looking for change
Are you interested in becoming a health
care provider? Do you know of any Sol-
diers who are interested in continuing their
education? Do you want a free education
while receiving full pay and benefits? Now
there is a program in place for you or one of
your Soldiers to take advantage of. The In-
terservice Physician Assistant Program, the
AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program,
the Funded Nurse Education Program and
other AMEDD training opportunities are
open to officers, warrant offices and enlist-
ed Soldiers. Briefings will be conducted at
different times throughout December. For
more information contact 1st Lt. Warrentina
Berry at 011-9972-9268.
The United Club’s Silent Auction
Make it, Bake it, Sew it or Buy it
The United Club’s Silent Auction otherwise
known as Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Buy it will
be held on March 6 at the Alaska Mining
Company at 6:30 p.m. If you want to sup-
port this event drop off your items, baskets
or goods at the Painted Door Thrift Shop
March 4 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you
are unable to drop off your items during that
time, please e-mail: avalanchekat@yahoo.
com or anita.naftali@web.de. All the pro-
ceeds raised during the auction will be
given back to the USAG Humphreys Com-
munity.
HAES students enjoy counting to ‘100th Day’
by Diane Hobler
USAG-HAES Teacher
USAG HUMPHREYS —Primary
students at Humphreys American Elementary
School celebrated their 100th day of school
Feb. 13 with a variety of activities designed
to deepen their understanding of number
sense.
As stated in the Department of Defense
Education Activity Math Standards,
students will “understand numbers, ways of
representing numbers, relationships among
numbers and number systems.”
Students participated in a variety of
activities including counting by ones, twos,
fives and tens, grouping objects into tens
and hundreds, creating art with groups
of 100 objects, and reading stories which
use the number 100. While having fun,
students learned about place value, the
foundation of our number system, and Michael Reynolds and Madeline Prine group objects to make one hundred. These grouping
regrouping objects, a basic concept critical skills help students when solving math problems. – Photo By Jennifer Meyer
for all mathematical operations. Thanks to Note: For more information and details about
the HAES teachers, students are developing Department of Defense Education Activity
strong basic mathematical knowledge to Math Standards, go the Web address below.
build on throughout their school years. www.dodea.edu/curriculum/standards.cfm

Humphreys CDC
Child and Youth Services, Child Develop-
ment Center is currently looking for Pro-
gram Assistants to fill full-time, part-time,
and flex positions, which are willing to
support the CYS program hours, 5:15 a.m.
- 6 p.m. Salary ranges from $10 - $13.12
per hour based on education level (Child
Development Associates, completion of
the Army Youth Practicum, possession of
AA degree or higher with major emphasis (Above) First graders Jacob Corsaro and
on Early Childhood Education. Daniel Musselwhite group pencils into tens to
make one hundred. – Photo By Maria
ASAP Annual Training Rodriguez (left) Gail Hibbard explains to Ja-
The Army Substance Abuse Program
cob Rasmussan and James Quinn how to
officails would like to remind all military and
civilian personnel of the regulatory require- count out 100 items in groups of tens.
ments for annual substance abuse preven- – Photo By Diane Hobler
tion training. Service members are required
to complete a minimum of four hours an-
nually and civilian employees three hours.
If you would like to schedule a training
session or your Unit Prevention Leader
would like presentations and lesson plans,
please contact the Prevention Coordinator,
Camille Jackson at 753-7361 or Camille.
c.jackson@korea.army.mil. You can also
visit the Army Center for Substance Abuse
Programs (ACSAP) website at https://ac-
sap.army.mil.

Free Bowling on Fridays

Military in uniform can enjoy free bowling
every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Humphreys Strike Zone and Long Bowling
Centers. The snack bars will be open for
your convenience. Call 754-5722 for more
information.

Youth Piano Player Needed

The Missoula Children’s Theater will be
35th Air Defense Artillery Family Readiness Group honors volunteers
coming to USAG-H in late February. MWR
is seeking a youth piano player for this mu-
sical. This will be a paid position. Please
call 753-8601 for more information.
Please Send Us Stories and Photos
To submit info for publishing in The Morn-
ing Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys com-
mon pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598.
Or e-mail andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
The 35th Air Defense Artillery’s Family Readiness Group recognized the outstanding volunteers of the last quarter during a luncheon
here Feb. 21. During the months of November through January, volunteer hours were accumulated through various fundraising events
and activities. The top volunteers of the group were awarded with a gold pin for having more than 40 hours logged in volunteer service.
The gold volunteers include Suzanne Conant, Leslie Tervin, Yvette Whitehead, Ashley Harris, Rhonda Sowa and Melissa Houck. The
Silver Volunteers included Monica Tolbert and Nancy Batista. Bronze awardees included Ty Dixon, Marie Gamez, Alexandra Ortiz, Chill
Schmude, Lyn Stryker and Kay Yoquimpo. The brigade’s FRG assists with welcoming new Families and Soldiers to the peninsula, sur-
prising Soldiers with holiday greetings and helping with any Family needs. (Above) Melanie Carr (left) and Angie Dickinson (middle), the
35th ADA Bde FRG leaders, talk about the various volunteer work Leslie Tervin (right) had completed during the last quarter before giving
Tervin her gold volunteer pin. — U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Gretchen N. Goodrich
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USAG Humphreys, Area III basketball

teams take home gold Korea-wide
Penn teams
prove to be no
competition
for Hump’s
women ballers
USAG Humphreys Women’s Basket-
ball Team won the 2008 Korea-Wide
Invitational Women’s Basketball Tour-
nament 2008: (Front Row L-R) Staff
Sgts. Lolita Lyles and Robin Mitchell,
(Back Row L-R) Pfc. Lashawna Irvin,
Pvt. Kelly Snell, Pfc. Thomascina
Shepherd, Staff Sgt. Nakita Cooper,
Spc. Kesha Harper, Staff Sgt. Tenell
Berry, Pfc. Lia Green, Sgt. Nieasha
Wingster and Coach Don Elvoid.
— U.S. Army Photo By Kim, Pok-man

Humphreys, Area III captures KATUSA title

by Mike Mooney
USAG-H Morale, Welfare and Recreations

USAG HUMPHREYS — Lee, Ki-Suk

came off the bench firing on all cylinders,
canning a quartet of three-pointers to lift
Area III (USAG-Humphreys) to the Korea-
wide KATUSA Championship, 48-30, over
Area I (USAG-Casey) at Casey Feb. 23.
Lee was one of 10 Area III KATUSA’s
to score in the championship game, with
starters Lee, Ki-Man and Kwon, Hyuk-Min
adding a half dozen each in the victory.
“The bench was the key throughout
the tournament,” said Area III Coach and
Wonju Sports Director Dave Rodgers.
“Lee (Ki-Suk) gave us the lift we needed
scoring wise, but it was really the defense
and balance that made the difference,”
Rogers said.
“Our team had 10 players from
Humphreys and two from Wonju, but they
really meshed as a team.”
Area III opened the tournament with a
49-38 victory over Area IV (Daegu), and
then nipped Area I, 41-39, in the Winner’s
Bracket Finals.
Area I topped Area IV in the Loser’s
Bracket final, 44-35, to advance to the
championship and a rematch with Area
III.
The Casey Gang won 44-42, forcing the
tournament into the “If ” game.
“I don’t know what it is,” Rodgers said,
“but it seems like every tournament this year
is going into the ‘If ’ game.”
“Oh, well, as long as we win in the end The 2008 3rd Annual Korea-Wide Invitational KATUSA Basketball Tournament was held Feb. 21-22 at USAG Casey Hanson Field House.The
I’m happy,” he said. United States Army Garrison Humphreys and Area III KATUSA Basketball Team took 1st place. — U.S. Army Photo By Kim, Pok-man
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USAG Daegu, 19th ESC celebrate Black History Month
by Samuel G. Hudson
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — Feb. 22, Eighth
United States Army’s Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear Officer and
Deputy Operational Protection Directorate
Director, LTC (Promotable) Terry D.
Hodges, gave an energetic history lesson
on the trials, tribulations and successes of
African Americans from past to present
during USAG Daegu’s and19th ESC’s Black
History Month Celebration.
More than 90 military and civilian
guests gathered at Camp Walker’s Evergreen
Community Club to celebrate Black
History Month. Attendees enjoyed an
evening filled with music, poetry and
quizzes on black history. Two students
from Daegu American School asked the
audiences “Who am I?” questions that
caused several moments of silence. These
questions were designed to challenge as
well as increase the awareness of African
American contributions not only to
society but also mankind. Stephanie
Cepria, a 10th grader from DAS, asked
the audience to identify the following
person: “I am described as a crusader for
justice. I was characterized as militant and
a compromising leader for my efforts to
Guests enjoy traditional soul food during the USAG Daegu and 19th ESC Black History Month
Celebration at Camp Walker’s Evergreen Community Club. — U.S. Army Photos By Samuel G.
Hudson
Another brain tickler for your enjoyment... good luck!
by Samuel G. Hudson
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
1. What was the first black Greek
letter organization founded on a black
college campus?
2. Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong
(1900-1971), one of the most popular jazz
musicians of all time, was born in _____.
3. Who is recognized as “the father
of gospel music”?
4. E d w a r d K e n n e d y “ D u k e”
Ellington, (1899-1974), arranger, pianist,
and band leader composed over how many
songs?
5. Quincy Jones has scored over 50
films. His first film score was ____.
6. In 1960, what city became the
first major metropolitan city to integrate its
lunch counters?
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abolish lynching and establishing racial
equality. I was the first African woman to
ever be a news paper reporter. I was born
July 16, 1862 and died March 25, 1931.”
The answer to this question will be
provided at the end of the story.
After 10 or more people answered
the question incorrectly, someone finally
answered correctly and won a prize donated
by the Evergreen Community Club.
Hodges challenged African Americans
to be contributors for the future just like
African Americans were in the past. Hodges
said, “Lorraine Hansberry says, ‘Seems like
God don’t see fit to give the black man
nothing but dreams—but He (God) did
give us children to make them dreams
seem worthwhile’.” Hodges went on to
name African American senior officers of
the past, and explained how they were
pioneers for the African American seniors
officers of today. Hodges went on to say
that the “Negro Battle Hymn” describes
his thoughts well. “Hark! Listen to the
trumpeters, they call for volunteers; On
Zion’s bright and flow’ry mount, Behold the
officers…They look like men, they look like
men they look like men of war. All arm’d
and dress’d in uniform, they look like men
of war.” Henry O’Flipper, first West Point
graduate, Admiral Samuel Gravely, the first
7. The Apollo Theatre in Harlem,
NY, held its first live show on January 26,
1934. What type of act was showcased?
8. Scott Joplin developed his piano
playing craft in St. Louis. He specialized in
____style.
9. Who was the first black woman to
travel in space?
10. In February of 1996, ______
received the Lifetime Achievement Award
from the Rhythm & Blues Foundation.
11. Along with Huey P. Newton, who
co-founded the Black Panther Party?
12. This music artist had a string of five
consecutive number one hits beginning in
1971. Who is he?
13. In 1956, _____’s autobiography,
“Lady Sings the Blues,” was published.
14. _____popularized the jazz style
called scat singing.
(From left) Nervia L. Morrison wife of 19th EEO Advisor SFC Adam L. Morrison (center) and Sec-
ondary Counselor and Testing & Assessment Coordinator, Pamela E. Webb-Martin model African
attire at the Black History Month Celebration Feb. 22.
Black American to attain the rank of admiral
or general and Daniel ‘Chappie’ James,
the first four –star Air Force general, were
mentioned as pioneers who set the stage for
today’s African American general officers
such as United States Africa Command’s
General William E. ‘Kip’ Ward and Multi-
Nation Commander Corps-Iraq, Lieutenant
General Lloyd J. Austin. These officers
are, in turn, setting tomorrow’s stage for
today’s younger African American military
personnel. USAG Daegu Budget Analysis
Sherri Brown said, “I didn’t know we had
that many African American general officers
in the Army.”
Hodges said, “The list of leaders is
not only in the military, but listen to the
drumbeats hummed by L’Amistad, Rosa
Parks, Harriet, Carter G. Woodson and
others.”
Brown said, “This was a very classy and
inspirational event. It covered art, music,
and the people who pioneered successes
for today and the future.” USAG Daegu
Senior Human Resources Sergeant, SSG
Fikisha A. Maree said, “You could tell that
19th ESC Equal Employment Opportunity
Advisor, SFC Adam L. Morrison, USAG
Daegu Equal Employment Opportunity
Advisor, MSG John Gough and Deputy
Commanding Officer of the 501st Brigade
15. Berry Gordy Jr.’s first Motown
record label was ______.
16. What is the name of the “Black
National Anthem?”
17. Who was the first black to hold a
Cabinet position at the national level?
18. What was the first black Greek
letter organization?
19. What is the oldest historically
black university in the United States?
20. Who was the first black woman
elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992?
21. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the
“Father of Black History,” published what
publication in 1916?
Answers
New Orleans, Louisiana 2. Over 2,000
Omega Psi Phi 1. Thomas A. Dorsey
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LTC Farrell J. Duncombe really put a lot
of work into planning the event because
normally you already know how the Black
History Programs will flow, but this event
was very different and exciting. It kept the
audience engaged and thinking.”
Those who attended the celebration
were not just fed with knowledge, but also
enjoyed a traditional soul food meal with
items such as fried fish, fried chicken, pig’s
feet, collard greens, macaroni and cheese,
corn bread, rice pilaf, ice tea and lemonade.
‘Soul food’ is a term used for an ethnic
cuisine, food traditionally prepared and
eaten by African Americans of the Southern
United States. Many of the various dishes
and ingredients included in “soul food”
are also regional meals and comprise other
Southern U.S. cooking, as well. The style of
cooking originated during American slavery.
African slaves were given only the “leftover”
and “undesirable” cuts of meat from their
masters (while the white slave owners got
the meatiest cuts of ham, roasts, etc.).
The answer to “I am described as a
crusader for justice. I was characterized as
militant and a compromising leader for my
efforts to abolish lynching and establishing
racial equality. I was the first African woman
to ever be a newspaper reporter. I was born
July 16, 1862 and died March 25, 1931” is
Journal of Negro History 21.
Carol Mosley Braun 20.
Institute, Oxford, PA)
Lincoln University (Ashmun 19.
Alpha Phi Alpha 18.
Dr. Robert Clifton Weaver 17.
Lift Every Voice and Sing 16.
Tamla 15.
Ella Fitzgerald 14.
Billie Holiday 13.
Al Green 12.
Bobby Seale 11.
Bo Diddley 10.
Dr. Mae Carol Jemison 9.
Ragtime 8.
Jazz 7.
San Antonio, TX 6.
The Pawnbroker 5.
4.
3.
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News & Notes
Fee-Free Bus
Effective, Jan. 7, there is a “fee
free” bus for US/Civilian personnel
providing transportation to the 121st
Combat Support Hospital in Yongsan.
Passenger priorities will be US
military or dependents with a medical
appointment, US Civilian or dependents
with a medical appointment, military or
civilian on official business and lastly,
space available for non-official travel
personnel. The medical bus schedule
is from Monday to Friday but will not
operate on US holidays. For bus
schedule and more information, call Al
Roach at 768-8755.
Tax Center
Jan. 30 - June 13, free tax services
are open to all military personnel
and eligible DoD civilians and family
members. Camp Henry Bldg. 1685,
Room 123: Mon 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.;
Tue, Wed & Fri 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.,
& Thurs 1 – 3 p.m. Camp Carroll Bldg.
T125: Mon – Wed & Fri 9 a.m. – 4:30
p.m. & Thurs 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. For
information, call Capt. Kimberly Aytes
at DSN 768-7693.
The Little Mermaid
Child & Youth Services (CYS) and the
Missoula Children’s Theater present
“The Little Mermaid”, 5:30 p.m.,
Mar. 8 at Camp Walker’s Evergreen
Community Club. A new version of
the age-old tale, lots of music, plot
surprises and humor waits for the
audiences. The show will be held
in conjunction with the CYS/Boys
and Girls Clubs of America national
photography exhibit. For information,
call DSN 764-5297/5298.
Spouses Can be a
Voice of Change
The Daegu Sposes’ Association
is accepting nominations for the
following positions: President,
First Vice President, Second Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Nominations can be made at the
Apple Tree Gift Shop. For more
information contact 010-8671-6465 or
duncombe@mindspring.com.
University of Maryland
University College
Financing your education is a major
commitment, but at UMUC Asia you will
discover a variety of federal financial
aid options which include grants, loans,
scholarship, and work-study programs.
Contact the Financial Aid office at
Yokota to find out which programs
are available to you: ofinaid@asia.
umuc.edu. Term IV (Spring session 2)
begins Mar. 31 at most sites and April
14 online. For information, call your
UMUC Field representative at DSN
768-7857 (Camp Henry) and 765-7728
(Camp Carroll).
Daegu Website
For local news you can use, visit USAG-
Dagegu’s website at http://ima.korea.
army.mil/areaIV/sites/local/
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Daegu Soldiers, Family members celebrate
Nam-gu full moon festival with local residents
by Cpl. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
USAG DAEGU — More than 80
Soldiers, service members and civilians
enjoyed a day out in the city of Daegu,
where a celebration of the first full moon
of the lunar year was held at the Shinchun
river bank Feb. 21.
The traditional Korean calendar is a
lunar calendar which, like the traditional
calendars of other East Asian countries, is
based on the Chinese calendar. The lunar
calendar is different from the Gregorian
calendar in that it calculates a full revolution
of the Moon around the Earth, which
is 350 days, as one year. The Gregorian
calendar calculates the Earth’s rotation
around the Sun as one year, or 365 days.
Therefore, Lunar New Year’s Day (Seolnal),
which is the first day of the year containing
a new moon, falls on different dates when
observed on a solar calendar. For instance,
last year Seolnal was on Feb. 18, while this
year it was on Feb. 7.
The event was hosted by Nam-gu District
and Daeduk Cultural Center and held to
celebrate ‘Daeboreum,’ the first full moon
of the first month of the lunar year. Nam-gu
District invited U.S. Soldiers to participate
in the day’s event to promote friendship and
better cultural understanding between the
people of the United States and the Republic
of Korea.
15 days after ‘Seolnal’, which is the
Korean Lunar New Year, ‘Daeboreum’ day
is full of traditional games with activities
held all around the peninsula. Nam-gu
District’s festival was no exception as U.S.
and KATSUA Soldiers and family members
participated in Korean traditional games
such as yutnori (a traditional board game
played with yut sticks), jegichagi (juggling
19th ESC welcomes ‘the Strykers’
by Cpl. Suk Kyung-chul
19th ESC Public Affairs
K2 AIR BASE, DAEGU – One of major
tasks of the 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) in a contingency situation is
to conduct reception, staging and supporting
onward movement of deployed U.S. forces.
A Stryker Brigade’s arrival on Feb. 15 was
a perfect demonstration of off-peninsula
forces’ ability to rapidly deploy to South
Korea.
As the C-17 Globemaster II aircraft
landed on K-2 airfield, 19th ESC Chief
of Staff Col. Campbell D. Allison was
present to greet and talk to the incoming
Soldiers of Charlie Company/1-24th
Infantry Regiment from Fort Wainwright,
Alaska.
“We are honored to welcome elements of
the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry
Division here to Korea. Their strategic airlift
deployment to Korea demonstrates the
ROK-US alliance is prepared and capable to
defend against aggressors should deterrence
fail,” said Allison.
He also talked to the Korean press present
at the scene, showing great confidence in the
USAG Daegu enclave members and local
civilians gather around and watch in fascination
as the Daljip, a huge pile of straw, wood and
pine twigs, is burned down. Daljip burning is
a traditional Lunar New Year custom in Korea
representing life, energy and abundance in
the new year to come. — U.S. Army Photo By
Cpl. Jang Won-il
a small ‘jegi’, which is often made out of
wood or plastic, with the feet), kite-flying
and tug-of-war.
This was a memorable experience for
the Daegu community to play traditional
Korean games. “It was wonderful to share
our traditional culture with Americans. I
was very impressed,” said a local citizen.
The Soldiers were also given chances to
make their own original kites and ask
for traditional family precepts written by
professional calligraphers.
“I enjoyed seeing the games, especially
yutnori, which I have played before,” said
USAG Daegu TMP NCOIC, Sgt. 1st Class
Denise R. Bays-Napier. “It was also fun to
A Stryker vehicle from Charlie Company/1-24th Infantry Regiment, disembarks its transport aircraft
at K-2 air base, Daegu Feb. 15. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Suk Kyung-chul
Stryker brigade.
“The U.S Stryker Combat team is a
fully combat-ready force demonstrating our
agility and capability to bring forces quickly
to Korea and rapidly assist in the defense of
the Republic of Korea.”
After a photo session for the media, the
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watch the Soldiers play tug-of-war against
the local residents. What was especially
interesting was actually seeing the Yukyo
culture and then learning why they do
things that represent Daeboreum. It was a
very nice and a great learning experience”
said Bays-Napier.
As the sun began to fall, a Samulnori
(traditional Korean music) performance
and Taek kyun (Korean martial art)
demonstration fascinated the audience.
Songs and dances to greet the moon
and wish for a prosperous new year also
followed.
The highlight of the day’s festival was
the burning of the Daljip, a huge pile of
straw, wood and pine twigs supported by
long bamboo sticks with an opening to the
East where the moon rises. It is a custom
that has been held all over the peninsula
to predict the town’s harvest for the year.
As soon as the full moon appears it is
immediately set afire. If the Daljip burns
well, it is going to be a good harvest, but if
the fire stops before fully burning down the
Daljip, it is believed to be a bad harvest. It
is also said that the popping sound while
the bamboo burns chases away the evil
spirits of the town.
As the U.S. guest and local civilians
formed a circle around the Daljip, USAG
Daegu Commander Col. Michael P. Saulnier,
along with other Korean representatives,
took part in lighting it on fire. Saulnier also
participated in a traditional ritual of greeting
the moon and wishing for good luck in
the year to come.“Thank you so much for
the invitation this day in this festival,” said
Saulnier during his remarks after the ritual.
“It is truly a token of our friendship and our
future relationship together. I look forward
to a great year and a continued strong
friendship and relationship with Nam-gu.”
Stryker team began to unload and prepare
for their training deployment north. The
Stryker Brigade traveled to Rodriguez Range
to conduct platoon gunnery and a squad live
fire exercise. Their deployment to Korea is
part of the annual Key Resolve/Foal Eagle
08 exercise.
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Soldiers ski slopes at 2008 BOSS Winter Games
by Glenn Groome
Camp Carroll MWR BOSS Advisor
WONJU, South Korea — Installation
Management Command Korea Region’s
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
hosted the second annual BOSS Winter
Games Feb. 17-19 at the Oak Valley Ski
Resort in Wonju. According to IMCOM
Region Program Manager Robert Lattanzi,
112 Soldiers from across Korea participated
in this year’s games. This event is held over the
President’s Day weekend to give Soldiers the
best possible ski conditions and to reduce the
number of other skiers on the slopes.
BOSS is a dynamic Department of the
Army program that single Soldiers can
participate in to enhance their well being,
contribute to their community through
community service activities and assist in
the planning and execution of their own
recreation and leisure events.
Soldiers from all four U.S. Army garrisons
converged on Oak Valley Sunday afternoon
under ideal weather and snow conditions.
By late afternoon the vast majority of the
skiers departed the slopes leaving them
almost completely to the Soldiers. After
in-processing, checking into their rooms
and attending a safety briefing, Soldiers
were given free time to do a little night
skiing. Oak Valley has been open for two
years and offers seven slopes of various
degreesof difficulty from a mild and wide
beginners’ slope to a steep and dangerous
black diamond advanced slope. Oak Valley
has three multiple chair lifts that take skiers
in different directions, so you can customize
you day of skiing to your ability and interest.
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A U.S. Soldier gives new meaning to being Airborne, snowboard style while spectators look
on during the snowboarding hot dog competition at the second annual BOSS Winter Games.
— U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Patrick Burns and Spc. Craig Arsenault
Soldiers commented that the ski conditions
were perfect and added that there were no
lines for the lifts, the slopes were wide open
and they could ski without delay and as
much as they wanted.
Most of the Soldiers reacted with disbelief
when they arrived at the ski area and looked
around. This is a top level Korean resort,
which is both a ski resort and a 36-hole golf
resort. The BOSS weekend of skiing only
cost the Soldiers $99 each. This included
transportation, room, lift tickets, equipment
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and the ending night banquet.
For a little fun, there were two
competitions held to test the skills of the
Soldiers. Down-hill slalom racing was won
by Suwon Air Base’s Staff Sgt. James Know
of the HHB 1/7 ADA. The beginning
snowboarding hot dog competition was won
by Suwon’s Spc. Brandin Gentry, A Battery,
1/7 ADA and the intermediate competition
was won by Camp Carroll’s Capt. Jonathan
Brooks, 498th CSSB.
During a break Soldiers were asked why
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they came on the trip. Pfc. Aaron Gray, D
Battery, 1/44 ADA, said he came to relax
and to take a break. 1st Lt. Jose A. Abad-
Hernandez, also D Battery 1/44 ADA, added
that in addition to relaxing, he was there to
visit a different part of the country.
BOSS representative, Pfc. Ian Moloney,
293rd Signal Co., said this was his first BOSS
trip. Moloney was recently appointed as the
primary BOSS reprsentative for his company.
Moloney added that he has been skiing for
about 22 years and this resort, compared
to the ski areas that he normally skis in
California, was small but the slopes and ski
conditions were great. Pfc. Daniel Sedlak,
D Battery, 1/44 ADA, said this was his first
BOSS trip and the first time in five years that
he has had the opportunity to ski and his first
time skiing in Korea. Abad said he doesn’t
know why more Soldiers didn’t sign up. The
Soldiers all wanted to know how BOSS was
able to offer such a great trip at so little cost to
them. Soldiers on the trip stated that this trip
was very positive and that more should have
taken advantage of it. These trips help the
quality of life and morale of the Soldiers.
The 2008 BOSS Winter Games were a
great success and took place under perfect
weather and great ski conditions. The
Soldiers experienced a fabulous 1 1/2 days
of skiing under ideal conditions. It will be a
trip that most will not forget and they can’t
wait until the next BOSS adventure.
The next Korea-wide BOSS trip will be
the Annual Beach Blast hosted by Camp
Humphreys in early June. Contact your unit
and company for more information on trips
sponsored by BOSS.
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16th Medical Logistics celebrates Black History Month at Camp Carroll

by Cpl. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
“I’m proud of those who fought for my
rights, all rights. I’m proud to celebrate
Black History Month, not just this month,
but all twelve months because I’m just that
proud. Proud to be black. Proud, and so I
say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud.” This
poem, written by Spc. Robert L. Williams,
A Co., 16th Medical Logistics Battalion,
touched the hearts of all who attended the
celebration of Black History Month Feb.
22, at Camp Carroll’s Community Activities
Center.
This year’s theme was, “Carter G. Woodson
and the Origin of Multiculturalism.” (Above) Spc. Robert L. Williams, A Co., 16th MEDLOG Bn, salutes in the middle of his rap skit
Dr. Woodson, the man known as the performance during his part of the presentation of “Soldiers Past and Present.” (Right) Pfc. An-
“Father of Black History Month” fought toinisha D. Adams, A Co., 16th MEDLOG Bn, performs an enchanting spiritual dance during the
aggressively during the 1920s to have a opening event of the unit’s African American History Month celebration held at Camp Carroll’s
national celebration of the contributions Community Activities Center, Feb 22. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Jang Won-il
of African Americans. In Feb. 1926, Negro
History Week was born. Woodson selected Month to Woodson,” said 16th MEDLOG of African Americans, but a chosen month importance of celebrating and remembering
the second week of the month of February S-1, 1st Lt. Tonja R. Harris, who directed because of the historical contributions made African American history, especially through
for the celebration because it fell between the day’s ceremony during his presentation. by African Americans. “It’s a month that teaching about Woodson and the great
the birthdays of Fredrick Douglass and “He established Negro History Week as holds great significance and the deep and leaders who have fought for the rights we
Abraham Lincoln. Negro History Week the second week of February because it rich traditions of our culture,” said Harris. have today.
was expanded into Black History Month fell between the birthdays of two men “Woodson believed that African Americans “I have actually been through all those
in 1976 after the Civil Rights movement who greatly influenced the black American must know their past in order to participate struggles back then, so as I talk to you, I
in the 1960s. population.” intelligently in the affairs of our country. He am talking to you through my experience,”
The day’s ceremony featured a variety of Harris also stressed the fact that the believed that the African American history said Ashford. “We must continue to work
art performances, speeches and presentations month of February has much more than which others have tried so diligently to to achieve the promise and the vision of our
prepared by 16th MEDLOG Soldiers. Fredrick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln to erase is a firm foundation for young African great nation. So I ask of you today, are you
Events included topics such as “Why We show for its significance in African American Americans to build on in order to become up for the task? Our nation is now stronger
Celebrate Black History,” “Famous African history. He gave numerous examples productive citizens in our society.” and more hopeful because generations of
Americans,” “African American Soldiers of significant events that occurred in At the end of the ceremony, guest leaders like Woodson have worked to help
Past and Present,” “Bloody Sunday” and February throughout the history of African speaker, Eighth United States Army Chief America live up to the promise of equality
“Famous Music and Dance.” Americans. February is not just a randomly Human Resources Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. and a great truth of God that all of God’s
“We owe the celebration of Black History picked month to celebrate the contributions Stanley C. Ashford, elaborated on the children are created equally.”

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