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August 22, 2008 • Volume 6, Issue 44 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea
Freedom Guardians
Reserve, Guard augmentees take part in Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham
USAG-YONGSAN
Commander: Col. David W. Hall
Public Affairs Officer: David McNally
CI Officer: Kenneth Fidler
Staff Writer: Cpl. Im Jin-min
USAG-HUMPHREYS
Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.
Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy
CI Officer: Stacy Ouellette
USAG-DAEGU
Commander: Col. Michael P. Saulnier AAFES unleaded gas prices in Korea remain lower than in other parts of asia — U.S. Army Photo By Sue Silpasornprasit
Public Affairs Officer: Ronald Inman
Staff Writer: Sgt. Na Kyung Chul
Staff Writer: Cpl. Jang Won il AAFES fuel pricing on U.S. military installations in
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for
members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The
Korea continues to adjust based on national average
Morning Calm Weekly are not necessarily official views of,
or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of De- by IMCOM-K Public Affairs explained MSgt. Donovan Potter, AAFES Pacific Public Affairs.
fense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of “The wholesale cost is not as much as in Japan and Okinawa,
this weekly publication is the responsibility of the IMCOM-
Korea, Public Affairs, APO AP 96205. Circulation: 9,500
The fuel prices set by the Army and Air Force Exchange Services therefore, we are able to continue with the U.S. Department of
in Korea will continue to fluctuate based on average gas prices in Energy average price as we have done in the past.”
Printed by Oriental Press, a private firm in no way con-
nected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written
the States. Although AAFES fuel prices in Japan and Okinawa will AAFES uses the national Department of Energy average from
contract with the Contracting Command-Korea. The remain fixed at least until October, prices in Korea remain flexible, the week prior to establish its gas prices in South Korea. This
civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. as always. differs from the situation in Japan, where rates have bottomed
The appearance of advertising in this publication, including
inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement AAFES in Korea has a different fuel supplier than those of its out at $4.06, the lowest price AAFES can currently sell midgrade
by the U.S. Army or Oriental Press of the products or ser- other Pacific-based installations. Gas prices for South Korea have unleaded without losing money. “In Japan and Okinawa, they are
vices advertised. Everything advertised in this publication
shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage
dropped because AAFES buys fuel from a different distributor, SK at rock bottom wholesale price and AAFES is unable to continue
without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, Energy Company. Defense Energy Support Center is the supplier with their previous price policy,” Potter said.
age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation,
or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or
for AAFES fuel in mainland Japan and Okinawa. Potter said there is no change in how AAFES conducts their fuel
patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity “In Korea, AAFES buys fuel from SK Energy Company,” distribution and price adjustments in Korea.
policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse
to print advertising from that source until the violation is
SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS: by Sue Silpasornprasit he was glad to get back into the active-duty portion of service and
Phone: DSN 724-TMCW (8629) IMCOM-K Public Affairs was able to experience some of the emerging technologies and
Fax: DSN 724-3356
E-mail: MorningCalmWeekly @korea.army.mil
procedures used in his field during the exercise.
Augmentees and active-duty Soldiers working for the 41st It was truly a unique training ground for the 41st Signal crew.
Signal Battalion were going strong three days into the 2008 Ulchi- “I’ve worked on equipment I never have before,” said Spc. Kaley
Freedom Guardian exercise. As the scenarios continued to develop, Obermier, who’s working with S2 for Ulchi-Freedom Guardian.
Visit us online the National Guardsmen, Reservists and active-duty Soldiers “It’s been good training.”
participating in the exercise adapted to the high-operations tempo Specialist Andrew Pagano has traveled to this part of the world
The Morning Calm climate, treating each experience as an education in working in a before. He has worked with Japanese, Australian and now Korean
imcom.korea.army.mil joint environment. military components. “It’s important to look at each experience
“Our counterparts here have been very professional and as a learning experience,” he said. “You can always learn from
courteous in demonstrating the job they perform every day,” said someone else.”
Staff Sgt. Derrick Rogers. “They’ve been good teachers.” Whether working communications, manpower, intelligence or
The augmentees traveled from Delaware and Nebraska to train logistics, these Soldiers are enhancing the mission of U.S. Forces
alongside their counterparts stationed in the Republic of Korea as Korea and strenghening the alliance with the Republic of Korea.
part of their annual two-week commitment. “The best part has been experiencing the culture and working
The Soldiers had the opportunity to go to the active-duty with the KATUSAs,” said Sgt. Michelle Allen. “The KATUSAs and
worksites and experience their day-to-day operations. Rogers said active-duty Soldiers have been good to us.”
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the mili-
tary police blotters. These entries may be incom-
plete and do not imply guilt or innocence.
Students should not run into the streets Students should not run along side of
trying to stop the bus once it departs. moving vehicles.
Students should display bus passes With community assistance we can help
prior to entering bus and upon de- make this another safe uneventful school
mand to ensure that the student is on year. For transportation related questions
the correct bus. please contact your assigned installation
Student Transportation Office (STO).
Student Transportation Offices at each Office hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm,
installation are open Monday thru Friday Monday through Friday. The Seoul STO
except U.S. holidays for registration and can be reached by phone at: 738-3156. The
information. Students should accompany Osan STO can be reached by phone at:
their sponsor to take a photo for the school 784-1827. The Daegu STO can be reached
bus pass. School bus service is provided by phone at: 768-7722.
Absentee Voting
Visitors to the FVAP website at www.fvap.
gov are now able to save their completed
Online Federal Post Card Apllication and
Online Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot
to their computer for future use, using an
Adobe Acrobat Reader version of 7.0 or
higher. The FVAP can be contacted from
the United States at 1-800-438-8663 and
from 67 countries using the specific in-
ternational toll-free numbers listed on the
FVAP website at www.FVAP.gov, Federal
Voting Assistance Program, Department of
Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, email:
vote@fvap.ncr.gov.
USAG-RED CLOUD—Two of USAG-RC summer hires received recognition for their work performance Aug. 14 during a cookout in the USAG-RC main pavilion in their honor. Denise Phillips
and Nicholas Anastasia received certificates for their work at the USAG-RC Directorate of Logistics.“This program has come a long way,” said Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC garrison
commander. “We started in 2002 with eight summer hires. This year we had 16 summer hires. For those of you that are going to be around next year, we have summer jobs here in USAG-RC.
Thank you so much for your efforts and good luck to you in the future.” Photo left: Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavander (left), USAG-RC Command Sgt. Maj., Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson (second
from left), USAG-RC garrison commander, Louoverture Scott (center), USAG-RC DPW director, Geraldine Jones (right), USAG-RC CPAC director, present Denise Phillips (second from right)
with certificate for her service as DOL summer hire at USAG-RC. Photo right: Nicholas Anastasia (second from right) receives a certificate for his work in USAG-RC DOL from Louoverture Scott
(center), director USAG-RC DOL, Geraldine Jones (right) director USAG-RC CPAC, Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson (second from left), USAG-RC garrison commander, and Command Sgt. Maj.
Earlene Lavander (left) USAG-RC Command Sgt. Major. — U.S. Army Photos By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC staff
visit Korean War
Museum for
team building
USAG-RED CLOUD – Col. Larry
‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud com-
mander and his USAG-RC and USAG-
Casey directors and special staff visited
The War Memorial of Korea and National
Museum of Korea Aug. 13 as part of the
Army Communities of Excellence team
building. The War Memorial encompass-
es three levels: first level – War History;
second level – Memorial Hall, Korean War,
Republic of Korea Armed Forces (Marine
Corps) and the Large and Defense Indus-
tries Equipment; third level - Korean War,
Expeditionary Forces and the ROK Armed
Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force). The
National Museum has three exhibition hall
galleries: Archaeological, Historical, Fine
Arts I, Donation, Fine Arts II and Asian
Arts. —U.S. Army Photo By Margaret Ban-
ish-Donaldson
SEMINAR from Page 5 Rouse, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center toastmasters group, seek out opportunities
human resource specialist, who presented a to speak to groups, volunteer for Army
is having severe symptoms,” Shelton said. pelvic organs include the uterus, fallopian talk on Training and Development. Community Service, take college courses
“Many treatments are available from lifestyle tubes, ovaries and other organs related to “In 1968 women represented 34 percent on line or on site, or sign up for the
adjustments to hormone therapy.” having babies. of the federal workforce,” Rouse said. “By Army Civilian Education System courses:
Osteoporosis is a loss of bone density. Furthermore, women 25 years of age the end of 2002 women represented 34 foundation course, basic course, intermediate
“This disease can cause bones to become and older should be screened for sexually percent of professional occupations in the and advanced course.
fragile and more likely to break,” Shelton transmitted diseases. federal workforce.” Prince presented the closing remarks,
said. “If not prevented, or if left untreated, “STDs causes different health problems,” Rouse shared how she transformed her life and thanked everyone for taking advantage
osteoporosis can progress painlessly until Shelton said. “Overall, they can cause into a tale of success. She started her federal of this unique opportunity to learn practical
a bone breaks. These broken bones, also cervical cancer and other cancers, liver government career as a GS-3 temporary for steps that will help boost their career.
known as fractures, occur typically in the disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, 90 days and today she is a YA-2. “Regardless of the role gender, race or
hip, spine, and wrist.” infertility, pregnancy problems, and other “Learning is a lifelong process and self- religion might play in society at large, when
To reduce the risk of osteoporosis Shelton complications. Some STDs can cause a development is your own responsibility,” you come into the federal government, you
suggested taking supplements with calcium number of health problems and raise the Rouse said. “You have to be committed to are judged and promoted based on your
products. risk of getting life-threatening diseases and your future.” hard work and your ability to accomplish
Lastly, pelvic inflammatory disease is an certain forms of cancer.” She encouraged the audience to take the mission,” Prince said.
infection of a woman’s pelvic organs. The Sixth and final speaker was Patricia continuing education classes, join a
AUGUST 22, 2008 AREA II USAG-Y • PAGE 9
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
CYCLE
SCHOOL
Army course teaches in Korea: the Basic Riders Course, the
Experienced Riders Course, and the New
Military Sport Bike Course. The first two
that. You have to be able
to anticipate what the For more details,
visit your local
traffic will do. You have safety office or
cycling fundamentals
courses are required by Defense Department to be able to analyze contact Steuerwald
regulation for anyone who plans to operate the traffic situation at 010-8913-5148
a motorcycle, Steuerwald said. and adjust your riding or ssteuerwald@
capefoxit.com.
Anyone who wants to operate a motorcycle Those regulations define a motorcycle as behavior to that.”
Story and photos by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
must attend this free program. “any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle The Basic Riders
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
ATSTP is available at all major Army for the use of its operator and designed to Course, a two-day course, teaches the
YONGSAN GARRISON — Master installations worldwide to provide courses travel on not more than three wheels in fundamentals like physical and mental
Sgt. Gregory Deschapell, 8th U.S. Army, of instruction to make sure that all military contact with the ground.” This includes skills needed to operate a motorcycle safely.
has been operating motorcycles for about personnel who operate motorcycles are motor scooters and motorized or motor- Participants learn about risk management
three years in Korea. Although he has never trained properly, according to lead instructor assisted bicycles. and special riding situations in classrooms,
had an accident, he knows it’s important to Scott Steuerwald. His company, Capefox “There are written tests and skills test along with basic controls such as straight
brush up on motorcycle safety skills. Professional Services, is contracted by the required to successfully pass the courses,” line riding, stopping, turning and shifting
“It’s always good to have a refresher,” he Army to manage the program. Steuerwald said. “Upon completing those, in the field.
said. “Sometimes, when you go out there “The Army Traffic Safety Training then you can get a USFK motorcycle The Experienced Riders Course, a six-
and start riding, you get some bad habits. Program has been around for three years,” endorsement.” hour course, focuses more on safety skills
So, it’s always good to come back and learn Steuerwald said. “We have trained over U.S. Forces Korea Regulation 190-1, needed for survival in traffic. It teaches
about the basics over again.” 30,000 motorcycle riders within the Army. which governs license and registration in skills like stopping quickly, cornering
He was one of seven people who attended This program is all over the world where Korea, also requires anyone operating a and swerving, rider responsibility and
the Army Traffic Safety Training Program the Army goes.” motorcycle or moped and has obtained a motorcycle inspection.
Basic Riders Course at Yongsan Aug. 11-12. ATSTP offers three different courses USFK license to attend refresher training Staff Sgt. Tiffinie Irvin, of the 8th U.S.
every three years, just like Deschapell did. Army Equal Employment Opportunity
“You always have to know that there is Office, was one of the participants in the
room to grow and learn,” Deschapell said. Basic Riders Course.
“Certainly, riding in Korea has taught me “I feel that I have learned a lot of
information and receive great
training,” she said. “I will be
attending the classes in the future
to further my skills in riding and
until I buy my motorcycle. It
has been something I have been
wanting to do for a while.”
(Clockwise from top) Students prepare
to show their motorcycle handling
skills. ATSTP Instructor Judy Kim helps
Staff Sgt. Tiffinie Irvin with adjustments.
Lead Instructor Scott Steuerwald
instructs Wilmer Nugarita. Kim keeps
a watchful eye on students as they
navigate the training course.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan volunteer coordinator at 738-7510 or the American Red Cross at 738-3670. You can also log on
to www.myarmylifetoo.com and register to become a volunteer for a USAG-Yongsan organization.
USAG-Y • PAGE 12
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil AREA II THE MORNING CALM
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oday and in the coming months, vision and course for Army Families that partnership is embodied in the Army Family
the Army will be celebrating the carries on to this day. Covenant.
25th anniversary of the creation of AFAP was created with an initial Child care in the Army, officials point
the Army Family Action Plan, senior lead- planning conference in 1984, the Year of out, exemplifies the success of the AFAP
ers said, citing an ongoing commitment the Army Family. Its mission: to help Army process:
to families embodied in the Army Family leaders address the needs and concerns of • There was no funding for child care
Covenant. family members. The program uses family construction in 1981
The Army Family Covenant says that representatives from around the world to • Between 1983 and 2006, 132 child
Soldiers' strength comes from their families. identify issues that will improve the standard care facilities had been built or renovated, Secretary of the Army Pete Geren takes a
It pledges to provide for and support those of living for Soldiers and their families. at a total cost of $325 million. moment to snap photos with young members
families, increase the accessibility and quality This feedback to leaders provides for policy • The Army funded 22 new Child of the Army family during the Army Family
of healthcare, improve Soldier and family changes that become tangible end-products Development Centers in FY07; 92 Child Covenant signing ceremony at Fort Monroe,
housing and standardize and fund family for the Army Family. Development Center projects are Va., Nov. 29, 2007. — Photo By Staff Sgt.
programs and services. AFAP beneficiaries include Soldiers, programmed during FY08-13. Christina M. O'Connell
Then- Army Chief of Staff Gen. John A. retirees, Department of Army civilian • One new Youth Center was funded employment through the Army Spouse
Wickham signed a ground-breaking "white employees and all their family members. in FY07; 24 Youth Center projects are Employment Program.
paper" titled The Army Family on Aug. 15, Delegates meet and vote on the top 5 programmed during FY08-12. • Army garrisons now provide more than
1983. It identified the need for the Army to conference issues every year. These issues are 50 different support programs/activities (on
increase support to its families. Wickham briefed at the next general-officer steering Examples of family support programs average) ranging from "Army Family Team
and his staff asserted that a healthy family committee. The process involves the voicing and services impacted by the AFAP process Building" classes to Youth Services Activities
environment allows Soldiers to concentrate of what's working and what isn't; and include: designed to ease the burden on the spouses
more fully on their mission. provides a recommended solution to fix it. • Family Readiness Groups are currently of deployed Soldiers.
"The readiness of our all-volunteer force Senior Army leadership is alerted to areas of funded, staffed and a unit requirement as a Throughout the coming months and
depends on the health of the families," concern that need their attention. result of policy changes made through the leading up to the Army Family Action Plan
said Secretary of the Army Pete Geren. "I Six hundred thirty-three issues have AFAP process. national meeting in Alexandria, Va., in
can assure you that your Army leadership been identified in the past 24 years. AFAP • The Family Advocacy Program, created January 2009, installations and garrisons
understands the important contribution has driven 101 legislative changes, 147 after an AFAP issue identified the need to around the world will conduct local AFAP
each and every one of you makes. We need Army policy and regulatory changes and 165 assist families in crisis, provided training and meetings to identify key issues to be
to make sure we step up and provide the improved programs and services. support to more than 164,000 Soldiers or addressed by Army leadership.
support families need so the Army Family "We recognize what it takes to be an families in FY06. Thanks to the foresight of Gen. Wickham
stays healthy and ready." Army Family, and that our Soldiers draw • Financial Readiness Program managers and his staff 25 years ago, officials said, the
The Army was in transition in 1983 -- great strength from their families," said conducted 110,041 financial readiness needs of the Army Family remain front and
the Army was moving from an organization Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. courses and provided individual support center in the hearts and minds of Army
composed mostly of draftees and short-term Casey Jr. "The welfare of Army Families is to 49,681. leaders around the world today and into
enlistees, to an all-volunteer, professional increasingly important to all of us," he said, • More than 50,000 spouses have found the future.
NEWS
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Issue: OCONUS Retiree Dental Care; to HQDA 2004 AFAP Conference. he Eighth Army Band is holding and have the ability to perform one song
Retirees are unable to receive routine dental auditions for vocalist starting now highlighting his or her personality and mu-
services at overseas military installations. Progress: until all slots are filled. Any active- sical strengths.
Federally sponsored dental insurance is not n The issue entered the 2004 HQDA duty Soldier stationed in the Republic of If selected, the Soldiers will be assigned
available outside of U.S. and its territories AFAP conference as Issue 568, Dental Korea is eligible to audition provided they to the 8th Army Band for the duration of
and possessions. Retirees and Families must Services for Retirees Overseas. meet the following requirements: they en- their tour in South Korea.
absorb 100% of the dental cost. n LTG Valcourt signed a memo in joy singing in various styles and venues, are Please contact Sgt. Matt Shuck at
October 2006 requesting expansion of the able to perform the National Anthem in DSN 725-7135 or Matthew.Shuck@
Recommendation: Expand TRICARE TRICARE Retiree Dental Plan to Overseas a military manner; they can sing one jazz korea,army.mil. for pre-screening and
Retiree Dental Plan to overseas locations. retirees and their Families. standard from a selected list with live ac- audition appointments.
Aug. 22-28
Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Catholic Mass Protestant Services Protestant Services
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Collective 1700 Memorial Chapel Collective Protestant Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1030 Zoeckler Station Ch
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1100 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel Tues/Wed 1205 121Hospital Chapel 1100 Wonju Chapel 1100 Camp Long Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Ch
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Chaplain (Capt.-P) Kendrick, 721-2820 (Wonju) 1500 Camp Eagle Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Jewish 1900 Camp Eagle Chapel
Friday 1900 Memorial Chapel Gospel Gospel
Gospel Sunday 1300 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1300 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Wednesday 1900 Freedom (Bible Study) Wednesday 1900 Freedom (Bible Study)
Distinctive Faith Group Services
Episcopal
Gospel Contemporary Contemporary
Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1100 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1800 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1800 Freedom Chapel
UPCI
Sunday 1300 Memorial Chapel
COGIC KATUSA KATUSA
SDA
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel
Saturday 0930 121 Hospital Chapel
Sunday 2000 Camp Long Chapel
KATUSA
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel Collective Protestant
Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services Catholic Services
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium Mass Mass
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel (Weekly Communion)
Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel 0930 121 Hospital Chapel
Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel 0930 Hannam (Korean)
1600 Camp Eagle Chapel 1600 Camp Long Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel 1000 SAHS Auditorium
1000 Multi Purpose 1910 Camp Eagle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel Training Facility
1030 K-16 Chapel
1100 Hannam Chapel
Catholic Mass 1200 SAHS (Gospel)
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious
Sunday 1300 Camp Stanley Chapel KATUSA Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel KCFA 3rd Tues. 1145 Memorial Chapel Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
from armistice to war.
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Church of Jesus Latter-Day Saints & Church of Christ Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Later Day Saints information call 738-3011.
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel http://www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
for helpful links and information
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Frank R. Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose: Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Garcia: 732-6169 Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276
Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil, Chaplain (Capt.) Charlie Lee:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 charlie.lee@korea.army.mil, 721-3356
753-7042
IMCOM-K • PAGE 16
http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM
Vocalist Tom, left, and guitarist Jun, right, of the Japanese band 404notFound, entertain the crowd during their performance at the Dongducheon Rock Festival, Aug.16, Special Events Stage,
Mount Soyosan Tourist Resort Area. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
News & Notes Summer Hire Program broadens horizons for students
“Freedom”, a Patriotic Performance by Stacy A. Ouellette
Cornerstone Arts presents a free musical pro- USAG-H Public Affairs
duction to thank our Servicemembers. Two
performances are scheduled for Friday, Aug. USAG HUMPHREYS – The U.S.
22 and Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Yi Chung Cul- Army Garrison Humphreys Summer Hire
tural Center in Songtan at 7p.m. Program held a ceremony on August 13
For more information call 784-9156.
in the post chapel to honor the 45 Family
Youth Services Soccer Registration
Members who participated in the program
Registration will be held Aug. 1-29. Youth this year.
must be a registered CYS member and have a Gina Young, who ser ved as the
sports physical on file. coordinator for this year’s Summer Hire
Parents Meetings: Program said the number of employees
Sept. 8-11 at CYS Gym, 5:30 p.m. was a significant increase from the 23 who
Ages 4-8 Sept. 8 worked last year.
Ages 9-10 Sept. 9 “The program provides full-time
Ages 11-12 Sept. 10
employment opportunities for family
Ages 13-15 Sept. 11
Visit CYS or call 753-8507 for more info.
member youths of Department of Defense
military and civilian personnel stationed
Osan Softball Tournament in Korea during school vacation periods to
The first-ever Osan Hispanic Heritage Month acquire job skills and experience in a work
Softball Tournament is set to begin at 8 a.m. environment and to earn an income,” said 45 high school and college-age family members recently completed their tenure in the Humphreys
Sept. 6 at the Osan Air Base softball fields. Young. Garrison Summer Hire program. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center director Tom Mulvihill (right) and his
The double-elimination tournament is limited Cynthia Jackson, assistant program staff recently held a ceremony and reception for all who worked in the program this year. — U.S. Army
to 12 teams. The entrance fee is $100 per Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette
coordinator and a 26 year veteran of Federal
team and is due no later than Sept. 5. Ama-
service, welcomed the opportunity to orient worked in the Directorate of Public Works’ under legal guardianship of the sponsor or
teur Softball Association rules apply. For more
information, contact Chad James at chad.
participants on work ethics, dress code and Environmental Division and found it an spouse, who are 14 through 22 years of age
james@osan.af.mil. All proceeds will go to the other work-related skills. exciting and great place for him to learn and are either college students enrolled or
Osan Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta. “The program gave students the new things. attending an accredited college or university
opportunity to gain marketable skills, “I thought it would be a good experience on a full-time basis or high school students
Operation Rising Star meaningful experience, and earn money and to have a steady job over the summer. enrolled full-time at a high school, home
12 Sep 08 – 1800 hrs: ACCAPELLA auditions while introducing eligible family members to I really wanted to come back and visit school or trade school.
13 Sep 08 – 1900 hrs: Finals Winners will Federal employment, along with providing (Korea) again. It’s really neat to see different Taking part is the program is beneficial
compete against Army posts world-wide. Commanders and managers with additional aspects of life and how people value different for gaining job skills and experience in a
Grand prize is trip to the states and recording
resources during the summer relocation things,” said Kelly. Federal work environment and earning an
by professional studio. Must be Active Duty,
Reserve, National Guard or military family
period,” said Jackson. This fall, Kelly will be a senior at Liberty income, said Young.
members 18 and older. Stop by the CAC to There were two sessions to provide University in Lynchburg, Va. majoring in “I am really excited about working with
sign-up. For more information, call Dean or employment opportunities to as many Finance. His father flies Apache helicopters the program next year and hope that we will
Lorenzo at 753-8825. applicants as possible. A college student for 4th Battalion 2nd Combat Aviation be able to place more students in various
session ran from May 27 – Aug 15. The Brigade. positions,” said Jackson.
Homeschooling Mom’s Get-Together first high school session was held from June Eligible applicants for summer hire A small reception was held after the
Sponsored by USAG Humphreys Chaplain’s 23 – July 18 and a second one from July jobs are spouses under 18 years who are ceremony with light refreshments and cake
Office Every 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30 - 21 – Aug 15. still in high school; unmarried children, for all attendees.
8 p.m. Family Housing (Humphreys)
Jonathan Kelly, 20, Family member, stepchildren, adopted children, and children
Bldg. 510, Apt. 108 Contact Elisabeth Townley
at 010-3144-0352 or via e-mail at
elisabethtownley@yahoo.com for more info.
USAG HUMPHREYS – Spc. Emily Gordnier (right) of 19th Adjutant General Detachment (Postal) was one of about 35 Humphreys Garrison female softball players who played in the
Republic of Korea-American Women’s Softball Tournament in Pyeongtaek on August 15. American and Korean women’s teams squared off in five games at Pyeongtaek City Stadium.
— U.S. Army Photo By Bob McElroy
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