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‘Thank you!’
to strike: EEO offices hold Take advantage of the
Be prepared appreciation events Visit your local garrison Interactive Customer
Evaluation program
website to give feedback
on your installation’s
Page 16 support services
Page 27

Yongsan youth show true colors,

support school spirit activities

See SCHOOL SPIRIT, Page 4

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

Welcome home: United States Forces Korea announces new

command sponsorship policy for Camp Red Cloud Enclave
USFK Public Affairs
United States Forces Korea announced a
new policy on command sponsorship today
for the Camp Red Cloud Enclave expanding
command sponsorship opportunities and
benefits for service members with families
living in that area.
“This policy change, which offers
command sponsorship benefits in an area
where they were not previously available,
is part of our overall tour normalization
initiative which will change the tour
structure for U.S. service members in
Korea,” said General Walter Sharp, USFK
commander. “Our goal is to as rapidly as
feasible reach the point when most U.S.
service members can bring their families
to Korea and stay here for normal three
year tours.”
The Camp Red Cloud enclave includes
Camp Red Cloud, Camp Stanley, and
Camp Jackson. In order to take advantage
of the new policy, service members must
be assigned to a unit located at one of these
three installations and cannot be detached
for duty to another location within Area 1.
Previously, family members of command-
sponsored service members assigned to this
area could only live at U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan where they were geographically
separated from their service members. They
now have the option of living in the Camp
Red Cloud Enclave area with their service
members. Service members who currently
have family members living in this area will
have the ability to seek command sponsorship
and the benefits that come with it.
However, some services and benefits are
limited in the Camp Red Cloud enclave.
“Service members will be counseled on all
available options so they can make the best
decisions for their families,” said Colonel
Pete Ellis, USFK assistant chief of staff for
personnel. “Services are limited in the Camp
Red Cloud enclave. For example, family
government housing and Department of
Defense schools are only available at USAG
Yongsan. Medical services are also limited. Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members enjoy festival food, shows and live bands during one
of many regularly-scheduled events sponsored by USAG-Red Cloud Family Morale Welfare
–See SPONSORSHIP POLICY, Page 14– and Recreation. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alun Thomas
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Courageous Channel 08-02 set for Oct. 1- 24
NEO exercise to
have virtual flavor
By Staff Sgt. Jeremy Larlee
USFK Public Affairs
Participants in this year’s Courageous
Channel 08-02 noncombatant evacuation
operation exercise can register from the
comfort of their own living room starting
Oct. 1.
Family members can register from any
computer with “Dot Mil” access. The online
registration site is athttps://neo.korea.army.
mil. After registering, family members should
print off the forms and place them in their
NEO packets.
“This fall’s focus is to validate 100%
NEO packets, conduct an on-line registration
process Oct. 1-24 and train NEO wardens,”
said Col. Bradley Booth, Eighth U.S. Army
Chief of Operations. “Courageous
Channel this fall does not include setting
up emergency evacuation centers.”
Participation is mandatory for all
family members, nonessential DOD
civilians and contractors.
Participants will not have to go through
a processing line for this fall’s exercise
and only need to register and ensure
their NEO packets are up-to-date and
ready for inspection by their unit’s NEO
representative.
“Online registration for a possible
NEO is a convenient, secure and efficient
way for DOD affiliated and Command
Sponsored Civilians to confirm and or
provide the required information for their
NEO Packets,” said Colonel Booth.
The U.S. Forces Korea exercise is
conducted semi-annually, normally in the
fall and spring, and is designed to train
NEO assembly and evacuation control
center procedures for the processing of DoD
noncombatants.
“NEO exercises are important for our
DOD civilians in order to ensure they are
prepared and familiar with the process in the
case of an emergency,” said Colonel Booth.
“Courageous Channel is also an opportunity
for USFK and EUSA to revalidate the NEO
plan, train NEO wardens, and improve the
overall NEO process.”
NEO exercises are an integral part of the
mission at Korea, said Colonel Booth.
“Ensuring our families and DOD
affiliated civilians are prepared for
contingencies are a critical part of our
mission,” said Colonel Booth. “This
increased readiness is accomplished with
their participation in bi-annual Courageous
Channel Exercises.”
Contact your unit’s NEO representative
for more information.

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Destruction: Destroying your possessions; punching walls,
throwing and/or breaking things.
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the mili-
Enjoy a temple stay
tary police blotters. These entries may be incom-
plete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Simple Assault; Subject #1 and Victim #1

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

AREA I: Shoplifting; Subject #1 was observed by

AAFES Security via CCTV, holding a Windows
Vista program in his hand. AAFES Security stated
he never observed Subject #1 pay for the item or
place the program back on the shelf. A search of the
area and a sales audit was conducted by AAFES
Security, which met with negative results. Subject
#1 reported to USAG-Casey PMO where he was
advised of his legal rights, which he waived ren-
dering a written sworn statement admitting to the
offense. MP conducted a search of Subject #1’s
barracks room and found the item. Subject #1 was The Jogye-sa temple in the Insadong section of downtown Seoul is one of many temples in Korea that hosts temple stays for visitors. On the
processed and released to his unit. The item was temple grounds is an information center for foreigners offering details on the temple stay program, temple guides and brochures, and information
returned to AAFES. ECOL is $318.95. Investigation
on Buddhism. (Inset): Participants can create lotus lanterns. Visit http://eng.templestay.com — U.S. Army photos by Slade Walters
continues by MPI.

AREA II: Assault Consummated by a Battery; Sub-
ject #1, Subject #2 and Subject #3 were involved
in a verbal altercation, which turned physical when
Subject #2 and Subject #1 struck Subject #3 in
the facial area with a closed hand and kicked him
several times at a subway station. Subject #3 then
struck Subject #2 and Subject #1 in the facial area
with a closed hand. Subject #2 and Subject #1 was
apprehended by KNP, Subject #2 and Subject #1
were charged by KNP under Law ART #257-1 (As-
sualt). Subject #2 and Subject #1 were processed
and released to MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Sub-
ject #2 and Subject #1 were transported to the
USAG-Yongsan PMO where they were not advised
of their legal rights due to their suspected level of
intoxication. Subject #1 sustained injuries consist-
ing of a broken hand and bruises along his arms.
Subject #2 sustained injuries consisting of abra-
sions and swelling as well as scratches on his head
and arms. Subject #3’s injuries are unknown. Inves-
tigation continues by KNP and MPI with KNP as the
lead investigative agency.
AREA II: Shoplifting; Subject #1 was observed by
AAFES Security, via CCTV, removing two panty
sets and four boxes of make up at the protected
location. Subject #1 then exited the protected
location without rendering the proper payment.
Subject #1 was detained and escorted to the Loss
Prevention Office. Upon arrival of MP, Subject #1
was transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where
Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights
in the presence of Subject #1’s sponsor, which Sub-
ject #1 waived rendering a written sworn statement
admitting to the offense. Subject #1’s RCP was
retained. Subject #1 was further processed and
released to Subject #1’s sponsor. The merchandise
was retained, evaluated as evidence and returned
to AAFES. ECOL is $66.28. This is a final report.
AREA IV: Curfew Violation; At 0320 Hrs, 21 SEP
08, Subject #1 was observed by MP after Curfew
at a club in Waegwan. MP detected an odor of an
alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject #1’s per-
son. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and trans-
ported to the USAG-Daegu (Carroll) PMO where he
was administered a PBT, with a result of 0.024%
BAC. Due to Subject #1’s level of intoxication, he
was not advised of his legal rights. At 1700 Hrs, 21
SEP 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Daegu
PMO where he was advised of his legal rights,
which he waived rendering a written sworn state-
ment admitting to the offense. This is a final report.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Mask Fest (Thru Oct. 5)
The 2008 Andong International Mask Dance
Festival will be held in the downtown district,
mask dance performance site, and Hahoe
Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Troupes from 15 overseas countries are
expected to stage high-level performances, and
13 talchum (mask dance) troupes will add to the
fun and diversity of mask dances. The Andong
Folk Festival, which is organized at the same
time as the Andong Mask Dance Festival every
year, will be held for the 38th time this year.
Approximately 30 folk events will be held. For
more information on these events, visit www.
tour2korea.com or www.maskdance.com
Traditional Korean Performances
(Thru Oct. 5)
During the Joseon Dynasty (A.D. 1392-A.D.
1910), Anseong had been the center of
entertainment in Korea. Since 2001, the festival
has been held to celebrate and further develop
the traditional culture of Namsadang and the
art of Baudeogi. In 2008, it will be held from
Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 at the Anseong Gangbyeon
Park. The Namsadang jultagi (tightrope walk),
pungmull nori (folk music), salpan (tumbling),
talloreum (mask dance), deolmi (puppet show),
and beona nori (plate spinning) will be featured,
along with hands-on programs. visit www.
tour2korea.com or www.baudeogi.com
Martial Arts Festival (Thru Oct. 8)
Held under the theme ‘Five thousand Years
of Spirit and Martial Arts,’ the Chungju
World Martial Arts Festival is a martial arts
competition drawing participants coming from
all around the world. Visitors can see martial
arts demonstrations of different countries and
learn traditional Korean martial arts. The festival
is held in Tangeumdae UN Peace Park in
Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do. Major events
include the world folk performance, national
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
martial arts competition, martial arts demonstrations,
world folk art market and local specialty market, and
face painting. Take a bus bound for Chungju at Dong
Seoul Bus Terminal (Travel time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
/ Fare 8,500 won / Bus runs every 30 minutes). Get
off at Chungju Bus Terminal and take a bus bound
for Gageum, then get off at Tanguem.
Hi Seoul Festival (Thru Oct. 25)
The Hi Seoul Festival has become a seasonal
celebration to showcase the fall theme “A City of the
Arts.” Following the successes of Spring’s “Gung”
(Royal Palaces) and Summer’s Hangang River
Festival the opening ceremony for “A City of the
Arts” begins Oct. 3 and continues through the 25th.
The 23-day festival takes place around Seoul Plaza,
Cheonggye Plaza, in the streets around Daehangno,
as well as several other locations around Seoul.
The Fall festival showcases 72 different themes that
were held at separate venues in the past. Around
the Seoul Plaza and in theatres near Daehangno,
“Hi Seoul Autumn Festival Information Centers” have
been set up to provide information for tourists and
visitors. Promotional packages containing posters
and other souvenirs are also available. A variety of
cultural and artistic events will be held throughout
the 3 weeks. Visit www.hiseoulfest.org
Seoul Performing Arts Fest (Thru Oct. 19)
The 2008 Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF
2008) will run through Oct. 19 at the Arko Arts
Theater, Seoul Arts Center, Sejong Center for the
Performing Arts, Sogang University Mary Hall,
and Drama Center. This year will mark the 8th
Seoul Performing Arts Festival, featuring the best
Korean productions along with famous international
productions bringing the total to 38 from 13 different
countries under the banner of “Conflict and
Harmony - SPAf is SPArk.” The Seoul Performing
Arts Festival is receiving high acclaim as Korea’s
largest performing arts festival. In 2007, programs
included Death of a Salesman (Germany, directed
by Luk Perceval), Performing Women – Medea,
Jocasta, Helen (Uzbekistan, Iran, India), and
Double Vision (France, choreographed by
Carolyn Carlson). There were many side events
aside from the main performances including
the works of Jerzy Grotowski’s, an Eric Boudet
photography workshop, and a series of exclusive
conversations with artists. For more information,
please visit the festival’s official website. Tickets
will be made available two hours prior to each
showing at respective theaters. Visit www.
spaf21.com
Osan Air Power Day (Oct. 11-12)
Osan Air Base will host Air Power Day from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 and 12. There will be
a wide variety of Korean and American high-
performance aerial demonstrations, unique
ground performances, military equipment static
displays, a children’s play area and a wide
variety of food and souvenir booths. This year’s
Air Power Day commemorates the 51st Fighter
Wing 60th Anniversary and the 60th Anniversary
of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Please
visit www.osan.af.mil for more information.
Lantern Festival (thru Oct. 12)
They say autumn is the best season to visit
Korea. The sky is bluer, the air fresher and
festivals even richer. The 2008 Jinju Namgang
Yudeung Festival is an event that will decorate
the night sky with thousands of rainbow-colored
lanterns. This year’s festival has the theme
“Water, Fire, Light and Our Wishes” and will run
through Oct. 12 on the banks of the Namgang
River in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do (South
Gyeongsang Province). Twenty-three thousand
lanterns will be hung, containing people’s written
wishes and 30,000 lanterns will be floated down
the river. There will be an exhibition of some 200
traditional masks from 22 countries and another
display of some 3,000 creative lanterns. Overall,
a total of 60,000 lanterns will burn for two weeks.
Visit www.korea.net for more information
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Seoul American Middle School students photo is the biggest school-wide spirit event
and faculty celebrated the new school year, of the year.
standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the This year, SAMS welcomed approximately
football field to form 600 students into
a giant American flag “The kids did a marvelous job,” its classrooms. As
formation Oct. 1. command sponsorship
The activity was Darrell Mood, i n c re a s e s , s o t o o
designed to promote SAMS principal does the number of
school spirit, students attending
allowing students Seoul American
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or blue. SAMS principal Darrell Mood throughout the peninsula.
said he was impressed with the Bulldogs’ Fortunately, DoDDS-K faculty members
enthusiasm. “The kids did a marvelous job,” are experts at helping students transition.
he said. “To see this kind of cooperation School spirit events like this help build a
and teamwork, even in Middle School, sense of teamwork for the students of the
says a lot.” Mood said the flag formation 2008-2009 school year.

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

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at 1,121.72 won = 1 U. S. dollar. of the dollar and could drive a decrease in
Effective Sept. 16, USAG-Daegu, COLA.
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Naval Base and USAG-Casey experienced improves the quality of life for our Service
an 8-point decrease in the amount of members and their families. As a valuable
COLA received as a result of the dollar/won financial entitlement to all Service members,
exchange rate fluctuation. The COLA rates the command will ensure you receive every
for Seoul decreased by 10 points as a result penny you are legally and ethically entitled
of currency fluctuations. to. If you have questions regarding your
COLA is an allowance designed to COLA or if you are seeking additional
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Wayne Johnson (left), ADCO controll officer and Army Substance Abuse Program director, stands with Cheri Okuda (right), suicide prevention coordinator next to the three meter long balloons ad-
vertising the Suicide Prevention Week Program held in the Red Cloud enclave Sept. 22 - 26. This balloon was installed at the front gate on USAG-RC. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Red Cloud enclave learns suicide awareness

By Jim Cunningham control officer. the person contemplating suicide to help, causing persons to take their life,” Garcia
USAG-RC Public Affairs “We got a call shortly afterwards from which can save a life, Garcia said. said. “Whether it is a boyfriend/girlfriend
Maj. Gen. John A. McDonald, deputy The Red Cloud enclave has specially relationship or a marriage, it can be a parent/
RED CLOUD GARRISON—The commanding general, U.S. Army Installation trained Soldiers to spot suicidal Soldiers son or a parent/daughter relationship.
Alcohol and Drug Control Office, along Management Command and commanding within every unit. Relationships are the primary cause of
with the Red Cloud enclave Chaplain’s general Family and Morale, Welfare, “We have Unit Prevention Leaders in suicides in the Army since I have been in
Office, and Family Morale, Welfare, and and Recreation Command, encouraging every unit to do substance abuse education the Army.”
Recreation, held Suicide Awareness and everyone to get onboard and make it and we train them in suicide prevention as There are a number of causes, such as
Prevention Week in all the enclave garrisons happen. FMWR was tasked locally to help well,” Johnson said. “These leaders will help stress, alcohol related or work related, that
from Sept. 22-26. Activities included suicide with the events.” us get the word out about our programs for are a close number two cause of suicide,
prevention and awareness briefings given by Screening of the film “The Bridge” took suicide prevention.” Johnson said.
the garrison Chaplain’s Office in the Pear some research and close examination to “We have multiple portals to care “Studies show 60 percent of all suicides
Blossom Cottages throughout through chaplains, primary are alcohol related,” Johnson said. “Drugs,
the enclave, and viewings of “The reason we are doing this prevention week is to do care, behavioral health, and finances, being put out on UCMJ charges,
“The Bridge,” a documentary leadership,” Richie said. “We supervisory problems, all of these causes are
about suicide with discussions anything we can to prevent a suicide, and if it means also need to make sure Family stress related.”
about how to recognize the signs saving one life, it is worth it.” members know who to call if People are more likely to do something
of suicidal persons and what to they are worried about their drastic being under the stress of a bad
do when confronted with suicide Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Garcia, Soldier. We need to involve the relationship and under the influence of
situations. USAG-Red Cloud garrison chaplain whole Family and the whole alcohol or drugs than in any other situation,
“Suicide prevention is an community in this effort.” Garcia said.
issue that has been ongoing in “The reason for the Pear “The one thing we have in the Army is
the Army for years,” said Chaplain (Maj.) determine it’s worthiness for the Army’s Blossom Cottage briefings in suicide more resources at our disposal to educate
Wayne Garcia, Red Cloud garrison chaplain. suicide prevention message. prevention is to reach Family members ourselves about suicide prevention,” Garcia
“The reason we are doing this prevention “We were searching for a movie or and Spouses,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Mario said. “We intentionally conduct suicide
week is to do anything we can to prevent a documentary which would help bring Rosario, USAG-RC chaplain. “Suicide is prevention training. We have mental health
suicide, and if it means saving one life, it is the message home … the impact suicide not just a reality in the Army; it is a reality officers, chaplains, ADCO personnel,
worth it. The more training we provide, the has on Family members, loved ones, even in all of society. The movie ‘The Bridge’ and counselors, and social workers who are
better we are at helping troubled Soldiers fellow Soldiers and Department of the discussion afterwards with suicide awareness there to help Soldiers, Civilians and Family
with suicide prevention.” Army Civilians.” said Garcia. “We also experts is open to all Soldiers, Civilians, and members at no cost.”
Col. Elspeth Richie, the Army’s top want to emphasize the importance of Family members.” Resources available to help leaders
psychiatrist, responded to questions about getting involved in a person’s life that may Suicidal persons are not necessarily respond to Soldiers who may be at risk
the Army’s rising suicide rate at a Pentagon be struggling financially or may be having mentally ill, Garcia said. Every single one for suicide are unit chaplains or mental
media round table. The Army is responding relationship problems and contemplating of us has a threshold. At some point in our health providers. Log on to: AKO: https://
to rising suicide rates with more training suicide.” lives, situations can become overwhelming. www.us.army.mil/suite/page/334798,
programs for Soldiers, leaders and Families, “The Bridge is a profound movie,” Garcia Many people have had fleeting thoughts of USACHPPM: http://chppm-www.apgea.
and is encouraging battle buddies to watch said. “It is a documentary of actual people taking their lives, but that does not mean army.mil/dhpw/Readiness/suicide.aspx,
out for each other, Richie said. jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and they are mentally ill. It means they have and Army G1: http://www.armyg1.army.
“How Suicide Prevention Week came taking their lives. It shows family members come to a point where they feel like suicide mil/hr/suicide.asp. For more information,
together was, the Army Community talking about those particular lives and what is the answer for them because there is no call 1-800-222-9698.Effective suicide
Substance Abuse Program said we would they were going through.” hope and they are worthless. prevention requires everyone in the unit to
do a suicide prevention week,” said Wayne One can do much in the way of preventing “Army statistics are pointing to failed be aware of the risk factors for suicide and
Johnson, USAG-RC alcohol, and drug a suicide by being a good listener and leading relationships being the primary issue know how to respond, Garcia said.
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News & Notes
Absentee Voting
Visitors to the FVAP web site at www.fvap.
gov are now able to save their completed
Online Federal Post Card Application and
Online Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot
to their computer for future use, using an
Adobe Acrobat Reader version of 7.0 or
higher. The FVAP can be contacted from
the United States at 1-800-438-8663 and
from 67 countries using the specific in-
ternational toll-free numbers listed on the
FVAP web site at www.FVAP.gov,
Victim Advocate Hot Line
USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 011-
9187-2001. Take a stand against domestic
violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator US-
AG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more
information call 730-3494.
Anti-terrorism Exercise
Korean employees and Korean contractors
be advised only FPCON DELTA Access
Pass holders will be permitted on USAG-
RC, USAG-Casey, Camp Stanley, and
Camp Hovey, Oct. 16 due to Anti-terrorism
Force Protection exercise. Non essential
offices and services must be closed all day
Oct. 16. For more information call: 732-
6107.
Daily Mass at USAG-RC
Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m.
Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For
more information call 732-6404.
NEO now online
Participants in this year’s Courageous
Channel noncombatant evacuation opera-
tion exercise can register on line. Log on to
https://new.korea.army.mil.
Off-Road RC Car Race
Register at your local Community Activity
Center no later than Oct. 6 for the Off Road
RC Car Race. There are two divisions:
Buggy Class and Monster Truck Class.
Race will be held at K-16 Race Track Oct.
11 from 11a.m. to 4:30p.m. For more infor-
mation call: 723-3730.
Volunteer Luncheon
2nd Infantry Division/USAG RC Volunteer
Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony will
be held in the Warrior’s Club on USAG-
Casey Oct. 22. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information call: 732-7314
Korean Cultural Festivals
Uijeongbu will hold it’s Citizen’s Day cer-
emony Oct. 10 at the Green Field Stage in
front of the GPO building. Festivities begin
6 p.m. The Dongducheon Cultural Festival
will be held Oct. 6. For more information
call: 732-7078.
USAG-RC Gas Station Hours
USAG-RC gas station will be closed for
lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more
information call: 732-7167
Anthony’s Pizza Eating Contest
Anthony’s will hold its Pizza Eating Contest
Oct. 17 11:30 a.m. in the USAG-Casey
Food Court. Grand Prize is $50. For more
information call: 732-6263.
Become an Inspector General
The 8th Army Inspector General has imme-
diate openings for officers and NCOs. For
more information call: 725-6739.
For more news and notes and up to date
information log on to: http://ima.korea.
army.mil/area1/sites/local/
AREA I
Fisher McKenna, a contract employee from IMCOM Headquarters, provides log-in assistance to Ron Knowles, PAIO director, during Enterprise
Performance Management training here Sept. 23, 2008. Ray Myers (right) of DES, was one of approximately 15 others attending the one-day
training. — U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk
New software to save time, money
By Jack Loudermilk
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD — A select
group of local U.S. Government employees
recently received their first exposure to a new
software system expected to save countless
man-hours by out-putting multiple required
reports from a single gateway.
Approximately 15 representatives
reported to the Directorate of Information
Management’s classroom Sept. 23 for training
in Enterprise Performance Management, a
program that fuses strategy and process with
an automated tool to deliver accurate, multi-
faceted views of the enterprise, said Jessica
Hartman, a contracted developer/instructor
from IMCOM Headquarters.
In layman’s terms, EPM identifies ways
to streamline data collection, analysis,
and reporting processes to enhance input
in strategic planning and performance
standards, measurement, reporting and
improvement activities.
“The EPM Strategy determines mission-
Environmental Control Committee
assesses compliance programs
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON—The USAG-RC
Environmental Quality Control Committee
met in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference
Center Sept. 22 to assess environmental
compliance programs and projects for
the coming Environmental Performance
Assessment System review to take place in
March of next year.
“This EPAS is a system we use to
identify the strengths and weaknesses and
identify our funding requirements to do an
external inspection every three years and to
do an internal inspection every year,” said
Donald Needham, USAG-RC director
of public works. “We are currently in the
July-September time frame and we have
done an initial staff assistance visit. We have
just completed on set of training for the
aligned measures that allow you to make
informed decisions to maximize resources
and capitalize operational efficiencies
across the enterprise,” said Hartman. “The
EPM Process clearly defines the collection,
reporting, and analysis of data to provide
a consistent and standard foundation for
improved decision making.”
Fisher McKenna, also a contract employee
from IMCOM, further explained the EPM
tool automates the collection of performance
information provides summary views
tailored to your perspective for effective
monitoring of performance results.
EPM development for IMCOM began
in 2007 to leverage industry best practices
to develop a conceptual framework tailored
to IMCOM’s needs, Hartman said.
“The idea is to utilize and enhance
current capabilities to provide a robust
and sustainable EPM approach capable of
achieving IMCOM’s long-term strategic
goals.”
The new program is expected to be in
limited operation late this year, possibly
environmental officer and we plan to have
another set of training in October and April
of next year.”
There were three units in the Red Cloud
enclave with 14 environmental issues to be
resolved. The non-resolved items ranged
from not having environmental awareness
training to not placing drip pans under
leaking vehicles. All issues except for three
have been completed, Needham said.
“We are down to about three major areas
which should be corrected,” Needham said.
“I expect all issues to be green across the
board by the next meeting. We are going to
dig further into the environmental situation
with a new check list extending not with 14
items, but with 49 items.”
“We are very happy with the people, if we
can give them a check list of environmental
concerns to go out and fix, they will always
fix it on time,” Needham said.
THE MORNING CALM
December, McKenna said. “We’re training
initial, future users who, in turn, should train
fellow co-workers involved with tracking
performance measures and compiling
various reports. We expect the program
to become more widely used sometime in
2009 as we work out more functions and
IMCOM acquires more licenses.”
Current training is limited due to the
number of available software licenses.
Users are also being categorized as “Read
Only” (views scorecards and reports, creates
personalized metric watch list, customizes
scorecard views); “Standard User” (holds
all read only user capabilities and manually
inputs/edits data and adds/edits comments,
actions and projects); “Power User” (holds
all standard user capabilities and generates
ad-hoc reports and adds/edits metrics);
and “Administrator” (holds all power user
capabilities and controls system access,
manages assignment of user rights, manages
data update cycles and adds/deletes metric
types and scorecards).
Don Needham, director USAG-RC DPW, ex-
plains the progress of environmental correc-
tive measures to garrison directorates Sept.
22 in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference
Center. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunning-
ham
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Operation Rising Star holds its final

audition at USAG-Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON—Pvt. Star Exum
of Headquarters, Headquarters Company
304th Signal Battalion was chosen first
prize of USAG-RC Operation Rising Star
during final auditions held in the USAG-
Casey Gateway Club Sept. 27. Second prize
was given to Sgt. 1st. Class Brad Turner
of 46th Transportation Company. Third
prize and unit spirit award went to Pvt.
Brian Wachendorf of 70th Brigade Support
Battalion.
“This is one of the most successful of the
Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
Army wide events,” said Chris Bradford,
USAG-RC FMWR business manager. “We
produce different events every year, such
as promotions programs, and Operation
Rising Star has proven to be one of the most
popular ones.”
Qualifying rounds for the
contestants began on Labor Day
weekend, and the semifinal round was
held Sept. 20, Bradford said.
“The contestant placing first tonight
will win $500 locally,” Bradford said. “The
lucky singer tonight will represent our area
during the all Army auditions. We will take
the video tape of the winner’s performance
tonight, include another video of the
winner singing without accompaniment,
and we will send those videos to the panel
of judges in the United States were they will
judge all the garrison entries and narrow the
competitors to 12.”
Experts in entertainment will judge the
videos from all the garrisons at FMWR
headquarters in Washington D.C., Bradford
said.
“People who produce the Soldier Show
and other Army entertainment specialists
will review the videos like they did last
year,” Bradford said. “Last year we finished
third overall.”
Supporters of their contestant from each
unit can vote online daily.
“You can vote only once per computer
per day; those getting the most votes from
their units and family and friends back home
will have the best chance to win,” Bradford
said. “By the time a competitor gets to the
top 12 he or she has to be very talented.”
The judges for the finals were Command
Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, Command Sgt.
Maj. USAG-RC, Sally Hall, USAG-Casey
Community Activity Center manager, and
James Davis of the 2ID band.
Second place Sgt. 1st. Class Brad Turner
has been singing since his adolescent years
and polishes his technique in karaoke.
“I listen to a wide range of music and sing
the songs over many times,” Turner said. “I
am always competing in karaoke contests;
I am addicted to karaoke.”
Turner polishes his tunes and gives them
his own interpretation when he is competing
in contests such as Operation Rising Star.
“When I sing the songs I know best, I put
my own interpretation in and make them
my own,” Turner said.
“Winners will go to Washington D.C.
and perform on the Pentagon Channel and
supporters will be given to chance to support Pfc. Star Exum auditions for the Operation
their candidate by computer,” Bradford Rising Star finals Sept. 27 in the Gateway
said. “The details of the finals have not been Club on USAG-Casey. — U.S. Army photo by
announced yet.” Jim Cunningham

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

Hispanic Heritage month features Mariachi Band

By Jim Cunningham Yellow Rose of Texas,” a folk song (author about a lost love, or about why a lover is because they do so much for us,” Marin said.
USAG-RC Public Affairs unknown) dating from 1836 and the Battle leaving, or even glad to return.” “We perform at Casey next and two more
of San Jancito; “San Antonio Rose,” written The band met a talent scout for Armed performances down south of here. We will
RED CLOUD GARRISON—Soldiers, by the late Bob Wills; and the ever popular Services Entertainment in San Antonio a perform five shows in all.”
Civilians and Family members were country standard “Orange Blossom Special,” few months back but did not expect to be The band acquired its’ name from
entertained by San Antonio’s all-female a well known fiddle show-piece written contracted to come to Korea. mariachi performers that coached them,
Damas de Jalisco mariachi band Sept. 25 by Ervin Rouse and “Two men met Marin said. The name means Ladies of
at Mitchell’s Club here. The band included Chubby Wise in us while performing Jalisco. Jalisco is a state in Mexico where
five violinists, two trumpeters, guitarist, 1939. in a restaurant and the capital city is Guadalajara. It is generally
bass guitarist, and a vihuela player. The Later in the “We came to entertain the Soldiers asked if we knew regarded as the place where mariachi music
event was produced by USAG-RC’s Family program, band because they do so much for us,” the song “Tigeres developed.
and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation members walked del Norte,” Marin The peculiar instrument that gives
and presented during this area’s Hispanic among the audience Sonia Marin, said. “I said we did mariachi music its famous sound is the
Heritage Month celebration organized by singing to Soldiers bandleader and manager and he then invited Spanish vihuela. The vihuela was developed
2nd Infantry Division Equal Opportunity and Family members us to come to Korea in the early 15th century in Spain and was
Office. Maj. Shane Cuellar began the p e r s o n a l l y, a s and perform for the the precursor to the violin and guitar.
program with a rendering of his experiences mariachi performers troops.” “This may be the first time the vihuela
growing up in Texas. often do. Most of the members of the band have is heard in Korea,” Marin said. “Mariachi
The band performed many of the “Our music is a very personal kind of relatives in the Army who are deployed in music is regarded as a symbol of the Mexican
standard mariachi tunes, as well as a medley music,” said Sonia Marin, bandleader and different regions, Marin said. Revolution and a symbol of Mexican
of Texas-country standards, including “The manager. “Mariachi music’s lyrics are often “We came to entertain the Soldiers pride.”
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Numbers out, names in for Yongsan gates
Gate naming convention based on well-known landmarks, facilities
Every gate at all U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan installations now have new names, moving from a numbering
system to a naming convention. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
Community job fair attracts record crowd
By Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YO N G S A N G A R R I S O N – U . S .
Army Garrison-Yongsan held its second
community job fair this year Sept. 26,
attracting nearly 600 job-seekers, twice that
of the first one in May.
“People are getting jobs,” said Mercedes
Jamieson, Army Community Services
Employment Readiness Program manager at
the site. “And that’s what we’re all about.”
More than 25 organizations representing
government contractors and U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan agencies set up booths
and displays and spoke with family members
and transitioning Servicemembers and took
resumes.
One Soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Wright,
Special Operations Command-Korea, is
AREA II
“The military is so diverse, you can pick up on
anything, and that’s what companies like about us.”
Sgt. 1st Class Paul Wright,
Job fair visitor
getting ready to retire, and this was the first
job fair he’s attended as he gets ready to
transition to the civilian workforce.
“I’m getting a good idea to tailor my
experience to,” said Wright, who’s looking
for work in information technology. “It’s
very beneficial to see what the companies
have ... versus looking in the newspaper or
just going through the Web.”
He said coming to the fair and talking to
company representatives also gave him an
idea of how his military experience translates
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Garrison
officials created an easier way for
newcomers to identify on-post locations
by replacing numbered entry control
points with actual names.
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Commander Col. Dave Hall referred to
this as “a common sense approach.”
He said the previous naming system
“made little sense” because the numeric
code did not run in sequence, making
it difficult for people to follow gate
locations.
As with hundreds of families who are
new arrivals to Yongsan, when the Hall
family got here last year, they had “no
NEW GATE NAMES
Yongsan Main Post
Gate 1 – MP Station Gate
Gate 2 – Camp Coiner Hill Gate
Gate 3 – Friendship House Gate
Gate 5 – Main Post Club Gate
Gate 7 – MARFOR Gate
Yongsan South Post
Gate 8 – CPAC Gate
Gate 10 – Dragon Hill Lodge Gate
Gate 12 – PX Gas Station Gate
Gate 17 – South Post Visitor Gate
Gate 19 – Hospital Gate
Gate 37 – Blackhawk Village Gate
Gate 52 – Commissary Gate
Camp Coiner
Gate 8B – Camp Coiner Walk-Thru Gate
Gate 20 – Camp Coiner Visitor Center Gate
Camp Kim
Gate 23 – Camp Kim Gate
Camp Tango
Gate 1 – Camp Tango Main Gate
Gate 2 – Camp Tango Back Gate
Gates 7 and 7A – Tango Expressway In Gate
Gate 10A – Camp Tango Expressway Out Gate
Gate 10 – Camp Tango Range Gate
Camp Market
Gate 1 – Market Walk-Thru Gate
to the “civilian” world.
“The military is so diverse, you can pick
up on anything, and that’s what companies
like about us,” Wright said. “We are well
organized, too, with our standard operating
procedures.”
Jamieson said her program, the
Employment Readiness Program, can
help anyone with employment assistance.
The program can help Servicemembers,
civilians and family members with job
search training. It also conducts seminars
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idea” what the naming convention of
the gates meant, such as Gate 52, Gate
12 or Gate 10.
Hall said he turned to the community
to determine the most practical approach
for name changes.
“We began an initiative to solicit
recommendations from the community
for a new naming convention,” Hall
said.
Director of Emergency Services Ricky
Oxendine said it was better to associate
a gate with the name of a well-known
landmark. “For example, Gate 52 will
now be Commissary Gate and Gate 19
will be the Hospital Gate,” he said.
The new names were approved and are
now posted on new signs at all USAG-
Yongsan installation gates.
Gate 2 – Market Main Gate
Gate 12 – AAFES Truck Gate
District Engineer (FED Compound)
Gate 1 – FED Main Gate
Gate 2 – FED Back Gate
K-16 Air Base
Gate 1 – K-16 Gate
Transportation Motor Pool
Gate 29 – TMP Gate
Soebinggo Compound
Gate 60 – Soebinggo Gate
Hannam Village
Gate 1 – Hannam Village Main Gate
Gate 2 – Hannam Village Back Gate
Religious Retreat Center
Gate 1 – RRC Gate
Yongin
Gate 1 – Yongin Gate
Incheon Airport JMMT
Gate 1 – Incheon Main Gate
Gate 3 – TARMAC Gate
Kang Wha Do
Gate 1 – Kang Wha Do Gate
on related topics such as resume writing and
interviewing skills.
The first job fair held May 30 took in
about 300 visitors.
She said one company received about 265
resumes. “The companies were very pleased
with the people they met,” Jamieson said.
“They met many good candidates with a lot
of skills. The companies want to come back
to the next one.”
Jamieson added she received dozens
of e-mails Monday from companies and
visitors thanking her for organizing the fair.
“Many were asking when the next one will
be,” Jamieson said.
The Garrison plans to work closely with
the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center to
advertise local job opportunities through
an aggressive new campaign, according to
CPAC officials.
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News & Notes
NEO Registration Now On-line
Registration for the Oct. 1-24 Courageous
Channel noncombatant evacuation oper-
ations exercise can be completed online.
Registration of all family members, non-
essential DOD civilians and contractors is
mandatory. Participants only need to reg-
ister and ensure their NEO packets are
up-to-date for this exercise. Contact your
unit NEO warden for details.
South Post Power Outage
A major power outage to all buildings and
housing areas on South Post 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Oct. 4. The outage will allow for elec-
trical upgrades to the power grid.
Hispanic Heritage Month Program
The community is invited to the 8th U.S.
Army National Hispanic Program, hosted
by Special Troops Batallion-Korea. It is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Main
Post Club. The Guest Speaker is Sgt. 1st
Class Wilfredo Santiago of STB-K. For in-
formation, call 723-8822.
Impact of DIMHRS on Soldier Pay
The 176th Finance Company will provide
briefings today and Tuesday on the finan-
cial and Soldier pay implications of the
Army transition to the Defense Integrated
Military Human Resource System. Topics
will cover the transition from a pay per-
spective and what commanders can do to
set their units up for success. These brief-
ings are for all company commanders and
first sergeants and battlation command-
ers and command sergeants major. The
briefing schedule is:
nAt Yongsan: Today and Oct. 7 starting
at 9 a.m. at the Yongsan Multipurpose
Training Facility
nAt K-16 Air Base: Today starting at 9
a.m. at the Community Activities Center
Oktoberfest at Dragon Hill Lodge
nThe Point 3K Volksmarch: Saturday at
10:30 a.m.; registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
nDHL Oktobertfest Party: Oct. 4 and 11
5-11 p.m. and Oct. 10 6-11 p.m. on the
upper parking garage. Ask about special
group reservation for groups of 15 or more.
Win one of two round -trip tickets to any
destination in the continental U.S.
nDHL Oktobertfest Yard Sale: Oct. 4 start-
ing at 11 a.m. on the upper parking garage.
Sign up now to reserve a table.
For information, call Dragon Hill Lodge
Guest Services at 738-2222, Ext. 24.
No Left Turns Into Camp Kim, MP Gate
USAG-Yongsan officials caution all driv-
ers: Left turns into Camp Kim and MP
Gate are prohibited. Korean traffic law
forbids entering or crossing bus lanes
marked with blue lines and red pavement.
Several traffic accidents have occurred
since July, causing injuries and property
damage.
Teen Parenting Workshop
The final session of a five-week teen par-
enting workshop is noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at
the Adolescent Substance Abuse Counsel-
ing Service office. The topic, “Navigating
Your Way Through Transition,” will focus
on helping parents build coping skills in
their teens during and after a military de-
ployment. Juice, coffee and snacks will be
provided. For information, call 723-3041.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
AREA II
‘Prevent Home Fires’ theme
for fire prevention observance
By Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Fire
Prevention Week 2008 begins and ends
at home. That’s the message Yongsan fire
prevention experts want to get out to the
community.
“Prevent Home Fires” is the official
national theme for this year’s weeklong
observance, which runs Oct. 5-12. The
Yongsan Fire Department has scheduled
activities to help educate community
members that the leading causes of home
fires – cooking, smoking and heating – are
the easiest to prevent.
“Fire prevention starts at home, so
we want to reinforce that message,” said
Yongsan Fire Chief Alex Temporado.
“Fortunately at Yongsan, we have had few
home fires, but the ones we have had were
mainly from cooking.”
The week is a good time to go through
some simple fire prevention reminders, said
John Derengowski, fire department chief of
technical services.
“Have you tested your smoke detector?
Do you leave the stove on when you leave
the kitchen? Do you have fire extinguishers
within easy reach? Do you have an
evacuation plan? These are things that we
want to remind the community about,”
Derengowski said.
In addition, fire prevention poster
contests are underway at the elementary
Pro bowler encourages Yongsan youth
By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – 2007 U.S. Master’s Champion
Sean Rash shared his title-winning bowling tips with Yongsan youth
Pro bowler Sean Rash and seventh-grader Rachael Barisich look at the score-
board after a short match during the youth bowling league kick-off clinic Sept.
27. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
THE MORNING CALM
doors to school children during the week for
HOME PREVENTION CHECKLIST tours and various fire prevention education
events, Derengowski said, such as how to
Smoke detectors work properly escape from a smoke-filled room.
Electrical cords are in good condition Children will also get the chance to talk
and are used safely
to Pluggie, a talking fire hydrant robot
Clothes dryer has clean vent and filter that helps firefighters deliver prevention
messages.
Appliances and lights are plugged into “He’s a robot. He turns around, his
separate electrical outlets eyes blink and he talks to the kids to help
emphasize fire prevention techniques. The
and middle schools. The deadline to turn kids love him,” Derengowksi said. “We
them in is Oct. 6, with judging taking place use him to help go through some of the
later in the week. The top three winners will more important things to remember, like
earn Army and Air Force Exchange Service memorizing the emergency fire reporting
gift cards. number.”
Derengowski said the big community Fire Prevention Week is the oldest public
event of the week is Wednesday from health and safety observance on record,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot according to the National Fire Protection
next to the Yongsan Fire Department, Association.
complete with grilled hamburgers and The week always includes Oct. 9, the day
hotdogs, compliments of United Service of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The fire
Organizations. killed more than 200 people and destroyed
Garrison firefighters will join forces with nearly 4 square miles of the city.
their Korean counterparts from the Yongsan Fire Prevention Week activities also
District Fire Department to set up displays include:
and events. Children and adults can try their nAll week: Fire trucks and Sparky mascot
hand at an escape chamber. will visit schools
Firefighters will also give classes on n Oct. 6-9: Main fire station tours,
using a fire extinguisher and basic cardio- briefings and artificial smoke evacuation
pulmonary resuscitation. training; school assemblies and Child and
Later that day, firefighters will put on Youth Service fire evacuation drills
a kitchen fire safety demonstration at nOct. 10: Korean National 119 Center
Hannam Village from 1:30-3 p.m. K-9 search and rescue dog demonstration,
The Fire Department will also open their 10 a.m.
during a special bowling clinic at Yongsan Lanes Sept. 27.
“Not many children have an opportunity to stand close to a
professional bowler and learn bowling skills,” said Jennifer Pilolo,
director of Yongsan’s Youth Bowling League. “It is such a good
experience for our kids to interact with a professional bowler.”
Yongsan Lanes manager Robert Victorine invited Rash, a four-
time Team USA member, here to kick-off the start of the youth
bowling league with a bowling clinic. He spent most of the day
with about 30 young bowlers.
“I explained to them what I do for a living, encouraged them
to make sure that they have fun and stay in school, and explained
to them how much you can actually get out of this sport by going
school and getting scholarship money,” said Rash, who was in
Seoul to participate in an international tournament. “Traveling
around the world, enjoying something that you love to do … these
are some of the best things you could enjoy when you become a
professional bowler.”
Rachael Barisich, a seventh grader at Seoul American Middle
School and the winner of the 2003 Pepsi Bowling Tournament,
has been in the youth bowling league here for seven years. She was
thrilled at the chance to talk to Rash and play a game with him.
“It really helped and was a lot of fun,” Barisich said. “He
explained that how hard to throw a ball depends on the person
and the bowling ball the person is using. I felt more confident than
any other tournament I had before. My wish is¬¬ t¬¬¬o become a
professional bowler. I wish that I would be able to get a scholarship
through bowling as Sean did.”
Jenipher said the children enjoyed the clinic. “He was very
involved and interactive with the kids,” she said. “They also had
opportunities to do some trick shots with him, and it was a good
experience for them.”
Rash said bowling is a good sport because it can be played year-
round. “It was great to see almost 30 kids come out here and bowl
… just having fun,” he said.
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Hot cars, bikes on display at Yongsan show

By Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – The 2008

Yongsan Auto and Motorcycle Show had
a strong turnout Sept. 27 as participants
brought more than 30 motorcycles and
15 cars to showcase and possibly win one
of five car categories and six motorcycle
categories.
The venue consisted of motorcycles
by popular manufacturers such as Harley
Davidson, Yamaha and Kawasaki alongside
high end Corvettes, Mercedes and more.
“This is the fourth annual auto show
here sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Robert Lau Jr.
Recreation center,” said Mario Farrulla, shows off his
classic Corvette
director of USAG-Yongsan Community
at the fourth an-
Actitivity Center. “We have excellent nual Yongsan
participation.” Auto Show Sept.
The show featured vendors selling 27. — U.S. Army
motorcycle equipment and experts offering photo by Pfc.
free tire check-ups. For many, this was Choi Keun-woo
their first show, and some participants have been to, the show here has more versatility
anticipated it for some time. in terms of the years and types of cars. This 4TH ANNUAL AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW WINNERS
CAR CATEGORIES Cruiser Bikes
“This is my first auto show in Korea,” said is great!”
Best Overall – Billy D. Epperson 1st place: Jesse Stanley
Sgt. 1st Class Edgard Quinones, 8th U.S. “I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was Best Wheels – Paul Hutchinson 2nd place: Sam Berry
Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy. 16,” said Michael Cronin, who brought his Best Engine Compartment – Clay Allison
“They were supposed to have the auto show 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000. “The auto show Best Sound – Ricardo J. Rodriquez Small Bikes
Best Hooptie – John Smith 1st place: Kevin Perondi
in June, but it got cancelled. I’ve been really today was great, but it would’ve been better
2nd place: Rusty Berry
looking forward to this event.” if they had people doing stunts with the MOTORCYCLE CATEGORIES
Quinones compared the auto show to motorcycles.” Sports Bikes Best in Show – Scott Hartigan
shows he said he’s attended in the U.S. The winner of each car category won 1st place: Kevin Stansel Most Popular – Alfredo Soto
2nd place: Kyle Hollingsworth The Ugliest – Chad Fross
“Compared to other auto shows that I’ve $200.

COMMUNITY PROFILE l 
Sgt. Moonhee Seo
Award winning cook strives for quality in the kitchen
By Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Sgt. Moonhee Seo loves
cooking. Not just because it’s her job; it’s her passion. And
it’s an award-winning one. She has won awards in culinary
competitions in Korea and the U.S.
“She is the NCO that everyone wants to be,” said co-
worker Sgt. Richard Baker.
Seo has worked in Camp Coiner Dining Facility since
2006. Before, she was a cook, with pastry being her forte.
Now, she devotes most of her time to inspecting the lines,
making sure food served to Soldiers meets standards and
overseeing the rations room where food is stored.
During U.S-Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Soldier
Week in April, she earned an Army Achievement Award
for outstanding volunteer work. She volunteered to cook
traditional American food, and it sold out in just over an
hour. “I wasn’t expecting the award,” she said. “But for them
to recognize me in this way, I feel greatly appreciated.”
How did your career as a cook in the Army get started?
I started off as a cook at Fort Bragg, N.C., in 2003 when I
joined the Army. My career as a cook was briefly interrupted
in 2004, when I was deployed to Iraq for a year where I
worked in a medical supply office. In 2006, I came back
to Korea, and ever since I’ve been here in Camp Coiner.
Korea has given me many opportunities that were previously
unavailable to me. At Fort Bragg, I was just another private.
It was hard to distinguish yourself in such a large group.
Here, the community is a lot smaller and I’ve had chances
to seek activities outside of Yongsan Garrison, like culinary
competitions.
mall in Seoul. Our team, which was made up of three cooks
and a team captain, won a gold medal for our five-course
meal. We also won a silver medal in the buffet rounds. I can’t
participate in the competitions this year due to scheduling
issues but I hope to compete again sometime in the future.
I’d like to let my Soldiers know that there are plenty of
opportunities to become certified cooks while in the
military. You just have to seek out the relevant information.
You have a chance to develop yourself here: Take it.
Did you always want to become a cook?
Yes, I liked to cook, but I never really envisioned myself
as being a cook. But as my career progressed, I realized that
I might actually enjoy pursuing this profession. When I see
Soldiers receive their plates and I see them content with the
food… that makes me feel good and special. It’s not like
other jobs where the outcomes aren’t always immediately
obvious. In the kitchen, you see the results right away with
the customers. I like that.

Sgt. Seo Moon-hee works at the Camp Coiner Dining Facility, where
she spends most of her time inspecting lines. — U.S. Army photo by
Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
What is a typical day like for you?
As a shift leader, I have to make sure that they are making
the food according to the recipe card and regulations. If you
don’t work with the right ingredients, the end-product may
not be so good. We try to provide as much quality food as
we can. For us, this may be our everyday job, but for the
Soldiers, meal time is time for a break. I want them to feel
as comfortable. I want them to enjoy their breaks as much
as possible.
Tell us more about the culinary competitions.
Every year, Fort Lee, Va., sponsors a two-week culinary
competition. In 2006, I was selected to be part of a 13-
person team from Korea. I won a gold medal in pastries.
Earlier this year in April, I participated in an international
culinary competition at the COEX Mall, a western-style
Do you think about life outside of the Army?
Sometimes. Before the international competition, all of
the contestants got training at the Intercontinental Hotel.
I wanted to learn more, and asked the head chef if I could
help them. So I put extra hours to help their pastry team. I
enjoyed it, but as a military person, it’s hard to have a side
job, so I couldn’t pursue it. But maybe in the far future
I’ll start a little corner pastry shop in Canada. The aroma
of good coffee and sweet donuts… that would be a good
morning to wake up to.
When do you feel best working in the kitchen?
Everyday. When I see customers smile when they receive
their food … that’s why I like pastries so much. When people
see sweets, it’s easy to see that people are happy. That’s what
makes everything worth it for me.
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PAID ADVERTISING

Fall Festival ‘biggest event of year’

M
ake your plans now. The biggest
event of the year is coming to
Yongsan.
Thousands of community members will
gather to celebrate the Yongsan Fall Festival
next weekend! Family fun, festivities and
fireworks, so don’t miss it!
It all starts 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11,
with a community “parade” from the
Yongsan Commissary to the T-intersection
near the Fire Station.
We’ll have Korean and American
organizations marching, tossing out candy
for kids, marching bands, costumes, and an
assortment of entertainment. The parade
contestants will be judged under various
categories and prizes will be awarded.
Following the parade, the “festival” will
commence on Williams Avenue next to
Collier Field House, which will be blocked
off for the entire day.
We’ll have grilled food, ice cream,
information booths, inflatable castles and
rappelling walls on the soccer field, face
painting, health evaluations, a stage with
live bands, contests and entertainment
throughout the day, to include a free concert
with famous Korean entertainers.
The annual Yongsan Retirement
Appreciation Day is being conducted in
conjunction with the Fall Festival. Retirees
can get free health and dental screenings
and flue shots. We’ll also have information
booths on retiree benefits at the festival
grounds.
Then, starting at 4 p.m., we’ll have
the retiree “cookout” at Harvey’s Lounge
adjacent to the Dragon Hill Lodge,
where we’ll recognize our retirees for their
commitment to our country.
If you think we will stop before sunset,
you are wrong! At 7 p.m., the 8th U.S.
Army Rock Band will give a free concert,
and at 8 p.m. fireworks will commence on
Balboni Field.
The Fall Festival is a chance to celebrate
the end of summer and enjoy the last bit of
good weather before winter sets in. It’s also
a day to recognize the contributions of our
retired Servicemembers.
Finally, the festival and parade happen to
coincide with a federal holiday: Columbus
Day. As with all three-day weekends and
training holidays, I want to stress safety and
responsibility.
Please pass the word about our events.
Come out and spend the day and evening
with your fellow community members, and
feel free you invite your Good Neighbor or
Korean Friend.
Together, we can share a bountiful and
safe holiday weekend!

Yongsan’s Rising Star

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Spc. Della Thompson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USAG-Yongsan,

sings for the crowd at the finals of the USAG-Yongsan Rising Star competition Sept. 25
at the Main Post Club. She won the Yongsan Rising Star title and will now compete in
live finals on the Pentagon Channel in November. Operation Rising Star is modeled after
the popular television show American Idol. For the complete story, go to http://yongsan.
korea.army.mil. — U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Im Jin-min
OCTOBER 3, 2008 NEWS
Department of Defense finalizes NSPS regulations
Army News
The Department of Defense and the Office of Personnel Management jointly issued
the final enabling regulations for the National Security Personnel System, one of DoD’s
human resources management systems. NSPS was originally authorized by the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and amended by the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
The proposed regulations were initially published in the Federal Registeron May 22,
2008, for a 30-day public comment period. The department and OPM received 526
public comments. Nine of the 10 unions having national consultation rights with the
department also provided comments. DoD and OPM carefully considered all comments and
suggestions. The final regulations incorporate some of the changes and recommendations
received and reflect the department’s commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency
in the performance management system, a key concern of commenters. A comprehensive
overview of the comments and the department’s response is included in the supplementary
information published with the final regulations.
While the final regulations incorporate significant changes, the core features of
the personnel system remain intact. The final regulations govern how classification,
compensation, and performance management flexibilities will be accomplished. NSPS
retains the existing values of the civil service, including merit system principles and
veterans’ preference, and allows employees to be paid and rewarded based on performance,
contributions to mission accomplishment, and market considerations.
The NSPS regulations have undergone significant change since they were first
introduced. Most of these changes were motivated by one of three factors: changes mandated
in law, changes derived from lessons learned and best practices, and changes driven by
public and union comments.
Changes brought about by National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
are listed below:
NSPS will follow existing government-wide rules for:
g Labor-management relations
g Disciplinary and adverse actions and employee appeals of adverse actions
g Staffing and employment
g Workforce shaping (reduction in force, furlough, and transfer of function)
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Excludes Federal Wage System (blue collar) employees from coverage under NSPS.
Mandates that all employees with a performance rating above “unacceptable” (rating of 1
on a scale of 1-5)) or who do not have a current performance rating receive no less than
sixty percent of the annual government-wide General Schedule pay increase. In accordance
with the statute, the balance will be allocated to pay pools for the purpose of increasing rates
of pay based on performance at the valued performer (rating of 3) and higher levels.
g Requires that all NSPS employees with a performance rating above “unacceptable” or
who do not have a current performance rating receive locality pay in the same manner and
extent as General Schedule employees.
g Adjustments and clarifications made to lend consistency based on lessons learned and
best practices:
g Allow for NSPS coverage of employees appointed for less than 90 days
Provide a conversion/movement out process for employees moving to GS positions, to
ensure consistent pay setting practices for NSPS employees
g Allow employees to request reconsideration of an individual job objective rating, in
addition to the ability to request reconsideration of the overall final rating of record
g Grandfathers GS pay retention timeframes for employees covered by GS grade or pay
retention rules at the time of their conversion to NSPS
Additional substantive changes made following publication of the proposed rules in the
Federal Register:
g Revised definition of “rate of pay” to ensure consistency and conformity regarding pay
issues.
g Require organizations to share aggregate pay pool results
g Extend accelerated compensation for developmental positions to positions assigned to
the Student Career Experience Program in the student pay schedule
g Extend within-grade increase “buy-in” provision to Federal Wage System employees
who move into NSPS.
DoD will continue to use NSPS flexibilities to build and sustain a high-performing
workforce. There are currently approximately 183,000 DoD employees under NSPS. The
next DoD organizations will convert into NSPS in the late 2008 - early 2009 timeframe,
bringing the total number of employees under the system to approximately 200,000.
The final regulations can be found at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-
22483.pdf
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SPONSORSHIP POLICY from Page 1 Campers have fun with English

This might not be a concern for some 14% of these are currently being command
families who are comfortable living in a sponsored.
nearby apartment or having their kids “Tour normalization is a win-win situation
attend one of the surrounding international for everyone,” said General Sharp. “It
schools. However, other family members improves readiness by keeping our trained
might prefer to stay at USAG Yongsan due forces in place for longer periods of time,
to the greater support infrastructure there. improving continuity, stability, and the
The point of retention of regional institutional and
the counseling is to ensure service members cultural knowledge. “
understand service limitations and can “It improves the quality of life of our
make the best decision for their family and service members and their families who no
situation.” longer must be separated from each other
The new policy is part of the command’s for extended periods of time or have to pay
tour normalization initiative to increase significant out of pocket expenses due to
command sponsorship opportunities in the unavailability of command sponsorship.
Korea. It also strengthens the alliance by encouraging
The command’s tour normalization goal is more meaningful interaction between
the great majority of U.S. service members American families and Korean citizens,”
assigned to Korea who have families will be General Sharp continued.
stationed here with their families, compared “Finally, it demonstrates a strong and visible
to today’s figures. Currently about 55% of commitment by the U.S. to the ROK,
all service members have dependants. About signaling we will remain here as long as we
28% of these service members with families are welcomed and wanted.” The third English Camp for the Young Nak Children’s Home sponsored by the Dragon Hill Chapter
have their families in Korea and only about of the Non Commissioned Officers Association-Korea, kicked off on Friday, Sept. 26. Twenty-
three children arrived at the Friendship House on USAG-Yongsan to participate. The program
Jewish High Holy Day Schedule — Yongsan consisted of NCOA members and volunteers from Special Troops Bn-K, J-2, Contractors from
September–October 2008/Tishrei 5769 BAH and Members of ROK CFC Headquarters Company with 23 elementary aged students from
For more information about
these services, or any other the Young Nak Children’s Home. The whole purpose of the program is to teach children to have
Yom Kippur — Religious Retreat Center, Seoul Jewish concerns, please fun with the English language and do that by interaction with their English speaking neighbors.
Wed., Oct. 8 1600 Retreat Sign-in begins contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi
1740 Candlelighting in Chapel Conference Room S. Weiss by e-mail at:
This English Camp marks a level of friendship and cooperation between US Forces Korea and
1745 25-hour Fast begins with Kol Nidrei avi.weiss@korea.army.mil our Host nation allies working together to support the Good Neighbor Program. NCOA had quite
Thurs., Oct. 9 0930 Morning Service (DSN) 723-6707 a bit of help with this program. The ROK CFC Headquarters Company made the coordination
(Civ.) 02-7913-6707
1545 Yizkor Memorial Service
(Cell) 010-3100-3329 to utilize the Friendship House near Yongsan’s Gate 3 and also provided both lunch and dinner
1615 Afternoon and Neilah Services
1843 Yom Kippur Fast ends with Shofar Blowing
meals. This is not to mention the 15 ROK soldiers who scripted the majority of the program.
1850 Evening Service and Havdalah They worked hand in hand with about 18 U.S. NCOA members and volunteers. Also contributing
1900 Break-The-Fast Meal were five members of the Young Nak teaching staff who co-planned the event and provided all
2000 Retreat concludes the decorations. — Courtesy photo

Oct. 3-9

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Lakeview Terrace
CASEY
(PG13) 6:30 p.m.
X-Files: I Want to Believe
730-7354 (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace Step Brothers
Swing Vote
(PG13) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 p.m. Lakeview Terrace
No Show (PG13) 7:30 p.m. No Show
X-Files: I Want to Believe X-Files: I Want to Believe (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
(PG-13) 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

Night at the Museum College Road Trip

HENRY Baby Mama
Mama Mia! (PG) 1 p.m. (G) 3 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m. Babylon A.D. Babylon A.D.
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: American Girl Kit Kittredge: American Girl Pineapple Express
HUMPHREYS Lakeview Terrace (G) 3:30 p.m. Step Brothers Step Brothers Pineapple Express
(G) 3:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. Lakeview Terrace (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace
753-7716 (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY The Mummy: Tomb of the X-Files: I Want to Believe Lakeview Terrace No Show Step Brothers No Show
Eagle Eye
Dragon Emperor (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
730-5412 (PG13) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers
The Mummy: Tomb of the Step Brothers X-Files: I Want to Believe
KUNSAN (R) 6 p.m.
(R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
Dragon Emperor The Mummy: Dragon Emperor (PG13) 6 p.m.
782-4987 (PG13) 6 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Star Wars: Clone Wars Star Wars: Clone Wars

OSAN (G) 1 p.m. (G) 1 p.m. Step Brothers Step Brothers Love Guru Love Guru
Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye Eagle Eye (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
784-4930 (PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m.
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Step Brothers
RED CLOUD (R) 7 p.m. The Dark Knight Step Brothers Swing Vote X-Files: I Want to Believe No Show Lakeview Terrace
Mama Mia! (PG13) 7 p.m. (R 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (PG13) 9 p.m.

Step Brothers Wall-E

STANLEY (R) 7 p.m. Mama Mia! The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Eagle Eye
(G) 7 p.m. No Show Space Chimps
Swing Vote (PG13) 7 p.m. Emperor (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.
Hancock (G) 7 p.m.
732-5565 (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m.

Swing Vote Swing Vote Step Brothers Step Brothers

Eagle Eye Eagle Eye Eagle Eye (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. The Mummy: Dragon Emperor The Mummy: Dragon Emperor X-Files: I Want to Believe X-Files: I Want to Believe
Space Chimps Space Chimps Space Chimps (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (G) 6:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (G) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. Mama Mia! Mama Mia! Swing Vote Swing Vote
(PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Collective Collective Protestant Collective Protestant

Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel (Liturgical) Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel 0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel 1000 South Post Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel 1030 K-16 Chapel Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel 1100 Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary
Contemporary KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Gospel Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Korean
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel Korean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
COGIC Seventh-Day Adventist Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
(Bible Study) Mass
KATUSA United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Catholic Services 1130 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium Mass Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel KATUSA Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Jewish
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Episcopal 1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel Jewish
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Catholic Services army.mil, 723-6707
Catholic Mass Mass
Sunday 1300 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel 1130 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations
Later Day Saints 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
from armistice to war.
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Jewish Services
Jewish Friday 1900 South Post Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel http://www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
for helpful links and information

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

USAG-Yongsan Chaplains USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose: Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Equal Employment Opportunity

recognizes dedicated volunteers
G
arrison EEO offices have a
cadre of collateral duty em-
ployees. They serve as EEO
Counselors, Mediators, and Special
Emphasis Committee members and
Managers who provide services to the
EEO offices. The services include EEO
counseling, mediation, training, and
working on various committees.
This is another IMCOM-Korea
EEO initiative implemented to thank
and recognize their work. Collateral
duty employees assist EEO in meeting
their mission. Without them, it would
be difficult to meet all requirements. It
is important to recognize them and all
they do for EEO since this is in addition
to their regular duties. Garrison EEO
Offices held recognition ceremonies.
Awardees were presented Certificates
USAG-Humphreys–SEP committee members and EEO Couselors were honored for their service, receiving certificates of appreciation
of Appreciation and in some instances
from USAG-H-Col. Colonel John E. Dumoulin Jr., USAG-H garrison commander during a ceremony Sept. 26. — U.S. Army photo
the Commanders Coin of Excellence.
EEO plans to continue the recognition
ceremony annually.

USAG-Red Cloud– Volunteer EEO Couselors and SEP Committee members at USAG-Red Cloud were
recognized for the collateral duty service, recieving letters and certificates of appreciation presented by USAG-Red
Cloud Garrison Commander Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson and IMCOM-K Region EEO Director Barbara Quillin (pictured
second from the right) during a Sept. 16 ceremony. — U.S. Army photo
USAG-Yongsan–Gwen Smalls, 1st Signal Brigade Public
Affairs Officer, receives a certificate of appreciation from USAG-
Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall Sept. 18.
— U.S. Army photo by Kwon, Hyok-pae
USAG-Daegu- (Right) An attendee at
Daegu’s EEO awards ceremony, Sept. 4, Yongsan holds EEO ceremony
examines a poster for clues as part of a
scavenger hunt. By Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Y Public Affairs
(Below) SEP commitee members and
EEO Counselors at Daegu were recognied U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea last month recognized the
during a Sept. 4 appreciation ceremony contributions of collateral duty equal employment opportunity
hosted by Col. Michael P. Saulnier, USAG- counselors, mediators and special emphasis program managers
Daegu garrison commander. and committee members.
— U.S. Army photos by Kim, Keun-kyo At special awards ceremonies and luncheons, garrison
leaders thank them for their important roles in the Korea
Region EEO program.
“You are very important to us, our most valuable asset,” said
Barbara Quillin, EEO director for Installation Management
Command-Korea at the USAG-Yongsan recognition luncheon.
“Collateral duty EEOs are priceless to us.”
Quillin said even though EEO is a commander’s program
managed by supervisors, “it’s up to everyone to make sure that
we have a safe, harassment-free workplace.”
For one collateral duty counselor, the chance to make a
difference drew her to the program.
“Aside from helping someone possibly solve an issue, it
really feels good when an issue is solved at the lowest level
and everyone is satisfied,” said Gwen Smalls, the 1st Signal
Brigade public affairs officer. She has been an EEO counselor
since 2006 and is the Black Employment Program manager
for USAG-Yongsan since April.
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

Make a movie – save a life

FOCUS ON FITNESS
with Randy Behr
MWR to host
off-road
Peer to Peer competition seeks video submissions RC car race
By Terri Helus networking site and send a link to USACRC Soldiers have a favorite “There I was” story YONGSAN, Republic of Korea
Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center to submit their video for consideration. and the video medium will allow them to – All community members authorized to
Videos should effectively convey ways to share the benefit of their experience with an use Army MWR programs, ages 16 and
With the launch of the Peer to Peer safely conduct off-duty activities and a Army-wide audience. above, are invited to participating in the 2
Video Competition, the U.S. Army Combat humorous slant is encouraged. “The battle buddy mindset has kept many Division, Buggy Class and Monster Truck
Readiness/Safety Center hopes to harness “So much of what we accomplish in a Soldier from harm,” said Dr. Patricia Le Class, Off-Road RC Car Race Saturday,
the power of peer influence to help prevent safety is considered boring by most,” said Duc, director, Human Factors Task Force. Oct. 11 at K-16 Race Track from 11 a.m. to
accidents and save lives. USACRC Command Sergeant Major, Tod “This competition capitalizes on the power 4:30 p.m. Contestants must register at their
The competition tagline, “Make a Glidewell. “Today’s Soldier is tech savvy of peer influence, and extends its reach local Community Activity Center no later
movie – save a life”, challenges Soldiers to and digital communication literate. Peer to exponentially through the Web.” than Monday, Oct. 6. Fee is $10 and due at
personalize safety messaging by creating Peer allows Soldiers to use their creativity to The contest runs through March 31, time of registration. Refreshments will be
short videos which promote off-duty safety communicate safety information they way 2009, and is open to all military ID card provided. Gift Certificates awarded to each
awareness. The goal is to have Soldiers create they want to hear it.” holders. Visit the Peer to Peer Video class: 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100 and
safety messages that speak directly to their Peer to Peer puts safety into the hands of Competition webpage for promotional 3rd Place $50. For additional information,
peers. Soldiers and provides a venue to share tips, materials, official rules and a sample peer please call DSN 741-6923.
Entrants post their video on any social lessons learned and best practices. Most safety video.

Satellite outages
Warrior Country Bowling Championship from Fall Equinox
Subscribers to MWR CATV
1SG. BRITTON, MONTE
621 191
147
194
172
165
146
550
465
1171
159
2190
198
185
197
207
554
158
1019
550
243
167
171
172
207
159 (Cable TV) will experience
periodic outages of services
498 1048 3238
2nd
SFC. SMITH, LLOYD 185 159 174 518 146 214 181 541 1059 211 138
182
153
531
191
157
501
152
989
169
3057
478 1009 2180 2068 148 158 182 488 157 from October 1-15 ranging
6th
PV2. VANDERVOORT, R. 139 156 176 471 146 158 190 494 965 178 214 185 from 5-20 minutes in
duration on select channels
577 166 168 194 528 1105 2070 176 236 178 590 237 209 213
659 1249 3319
1st
PV2. TOWERY, DAVID
374 163
95
122
114
128
129
413
338
787
118
1892
123
1538
172
153
413
97
751
140
114
390
100
142
160
122
throughout the day. These
136
9th
400 790 2328
outages are caused by a
TEAM TOTAL

1792 2002 3794
semi-annual alignment of
SFC. BRADLEY, TIM
558 159
169
183
166
190
183
532
518
1090
191 106
2094
189
212
486
205
1004
174
165
591
209
170
214
179 the sun directly behind the
satellite in relation to the earth
178 527 1118 3212
3rd
SGT. SIFUENTES, CHRIS 135 96 134 365 142 186 161 489 854 171 178 150
499
W/D
188 161 193 542 1041 2131 1895 160 115 120 390
station and affect all satellite-
SPC. NIEDENS, JOSHUA
416 118
123
121
161
115
172
354
456
770
169 141
1672
136
130
446
150
902
163
149
443
131
143
136
144 based communications. At
no time should subscribers
157 444 887 2559
7th
PFC. SMITH, RYAN 160 198 153 511 193 158 150 501 1012 149 167
175
175
491
174
196
477
180
1022
177
3078
553 1044 1814 2056 178 186 181 545 128
experience a total loss of
4th
TEAM TOTAL CRC "A" 1850 1922 3772
all MWR CATV service. For
additional information, please
SFC. MURPHY, MATTHEW
450 206
185
206
162
175
145
587
492
1037
156 155
2011
171
182
482
163
974
175
173
520
124
162
153
220
call DSN 738-CATV (2288).
158 540 1060 3071
5th
MSG. SPENCE, PATRICK 102 117 118 337 149 99 114 362 699 108 100 123
331 151 156 116 423 754 1791 1453 149 135 103 387 124 97
131 352 739 2109
11th
SFC. MORENO, RYAN 117 112 140 369 156 130 85 371 740 132 141
160
158
8th
433
116
133
414
105
829
123
2363
361 794 1534 106 143 166 415 140
Sung Nam Golf Club
SFC. BROWN, JAMES
116
110
361
131
76
395
182
139
809
112
103
2250
135
318
429
679
99
1473
137
1443
99
126
335
150
764
136
114
412
131
154 to hold product
demonstration day
10th
TEAM TOTAL 1627 1540 3167

Sung Nam Golf Club will host a

WOMEN'S
product demonstration day at the
SGM. MOORE, SHIRLY 126 128 133 387 126 131 103 360 747 124 151 134
409 112 103 117 332 741 1488 160 118 116 394 123 104 driving range Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.
131 358 752 2240
5th to 2 p.m. Participants can test the
SGM. HOPSON, VICKIE 143 150 143 436 140 199 146 485 921 123 124 129
376 147 157 141 445 821 1562 1747 161 146 128 435 124 153 latest golf club products from the
138 415 850 2597
2nd following USA vendors: Mizuno
CPT. NELSON, KIMBERLY 134 164 140 438 121 140 126 387 825 137 168 169
474 139 152 118 409 883 1708 135 142 159 436 161 125 Golf, MacGregor Golf and Nick-
178 464 900 2608
1st ent Golf Company. The products,
MSG. RIVERA, PAMELA 122 170 159 451 116 164 207 487 938 142 165 143
450 156 125 123 404 854 1737 1792 153 115 100 365 160 119 associated company represen-
135 414 782 2574
3rd tatives and PGA of America golf
SGM. GLAZE, JANICE 111 134 138 383 110 145 159 414 797 124 172 159
455 117 94 127 338 793 1590 126 105 167 398 151 147 professionals will be on hand
84 382 780 2370
4th to advise and assist. All SOFA
members are welcome.
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4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Arrives in Korea

By Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich
35th ADA Brigade Public Affairs

GIMHAE AIR BASE, Korea –

Despite a grueling 14-hour flight, more
than 200 air defense Soldiers stepped out
of a commercial jet and onto Korean soil
Sept. 24, trained and prepared to execute
their mission over the next year.
The Soldiers, from 4th Battalion, 5th Air
Defense Artillery, were the first of the unit
to arrive from Fort Hood, Texas, as part of a
battalion relief-in-place rotation here.
Minutes after landing, the Soldiers
headed to Camp Carroll where they updated
medical and personnel files, picked up their
room keys, in-processed finance and had the
opportunity to talk with legal personnel on
any issues they might encounter over the
year ahead.
During the year-long deployment, the
battalion will fall under the 35th Air Defense
Artillery Brigade based at Osan Air Base
and will replace the previous battalion,
1st Battalion 44th ADA, by assuming the
mission of providing air missile defense
coverage across the southern part of the
peninsula.
“Korea is a great place to be and a
great place to serve,” stated Col. James H.
Dickinson, the commander of the 35th
ADA Bde, during his welcoming speech Air Defenders with 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery, are greeted by Col. James H. Dickinson, 35th ADA Bde commander, and Command
to the troops. “The mission you’re here for Sgt. Maj. James T. Carr, 35th ADA Bde command sergeant major, minutes after landing. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich
is one of the most important missions in “My hope is that all the crews come back receive in the states.” than they found it.
United States Forces Korea.” from their tour in Korea highly proficient Arnold added that it’s the unit’s goal to More air defenders from 4-5 will arrive
The battalion’s training and mission will and trained,” said Alpha Battery 1st Sgt. ensure that when they leave the country over the next few months and the official
differ from that in the states in that all the Michael Arnold. “All the Soldiers will be next year, they will have completed their transfer of authority ceremony will be held
missiles here are ready to fire. getting realistic training here that they didn’t mission and left the tactical site and better in late October.

A cut of the ribbon and the new Humphreys Lodge extension opens
By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS – The new

Humphreys Lodge extension opened for
business following a Wednesday-morning
ribbon-cutting ceremony here.
Using an oversized pair of scissors, James
M. Joyner, deputy director Installation
Management Command-Korea, Col. John
E. Dumoulin, Jr. commander U.S. Army
Garrison Humphreys, Command Sgt. Maj.
Jason K. Kim, USAG Humphreys command
sergeant major, Soldiers, Morale, Welfare
and Recreation officials and lodge employees
cut the red, white and blue ribbons stretched
across the main entrance, signifying the
official opening.
During his remarks Dumoulin praised
the Far East District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers for its careful stewardship of the
multimillion-dollar project.
Dumoulin said that the new extension
and the improvements to the original lodge
gives the Soldiers, Families and Civilians
who live and work here a state of the art
place in which to stay when they arrive and
depart Korea. The new Humphreys Lodge extension officially opened here Wednesday morning. Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. and Command Sgt. Major Jason
Construction of the new extension began K. Kim (center) Soldiers, lodge employees and other officials used an oversized pair of scissors to cut the ribbon. — U.S. Army photo by Bob
in March 2006 and cost approximately McElroy
$13.3 million. Yojin Construction and available before such as conference rooms, a cable TV and two DVD players. in their laptop computer and go online.
Engineering Co., Ltd. completed the work business center and a breakfast area. The conference room in the new wing Following the ribbon cutting ceremony
under contract with the Far East District, The new extension has 40 suites and will hold approximately 20 people and is Jake Sparks, Lodging Program Manager for
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 45 extended-stay rooms. Suites come with strictly for customer use. IMCOM-Korea, led guests on a tour of the
The five-story extension increases the kitchenette, table and chairs, queen bed, a The business center features six computers new facility. A reception followed the tour.
number of rooms from 71 in the original sofa with pull-out bed, high-speed internet that link to Army Knowledge Online and six Editor’s note—Some material from an
lodge to 156 and also provides amenities not connection, two televisions with 57-channel open work stations where patrons can plug earlier article was used in this story.
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News & Notes Suwon Recreation helps Soldiers land the big one
2008 AFAP coming soon!
The 2008 Army Family Action Plan conference
will be held between 15-17 Oct. at the new
Super Gym. AFAP needs delegates, recorders,
facilitators, issue support and administrative
support. Contact AFAP Coordinator Denise
Chappell at 753-3266 to volunteer at the AFAP
or for additional information.

Annual Customer Service Assessments

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

Community Town Hall Meeting

The next USAG Humphreys Community
Town Hall Meeting is coming up on Tuesday,
21 October from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the
Community Activity Center. All Soldiers, Airmen,
Retirees, Family Members and Civilians are
welcome to participate. Please submit issues Pvt. 1st Class Ronald Wiese Pvt. 1st Class Dayne VanArnsdale
and comments to area3info@korea.army.mil
by Friday, 17 October. SUWON AIR BASE – More than 15 Soldiers from 3rd Battalion 2nd Air Defense Artillery enjoyed the first-ever fishing event here last weekend.
Hong, Song-hun, a Suwon recreational specialist, planned and organized the event as an opportunity for Soldiers to catch fish at the lakes on the
Child Care Recruitment Workshop
air base. Suwon Air Base has several small lakes and a river running through it which offer Soldiers opportunities for fishing. According to Hong,
We have 15 positions to fill (child caregivers,
administrative, and professional). U.S., Korean,
the event provided Soldiers with an opportunity to unwind. “The Soldiers came and enjoyed the opportunity to fish and relax during the weekend
and all other nationalities are welcome. event,” Hong said. Two Soldiers from Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 3-2 were the only participants who caught fish. Pvt. First Class Ronald
Where: Child Development Center Wiese and Private First Class Dayne VanArnsdale both reeled in catfish. Suwon Recreation Center has scheduled a fishing derby on Oct. 12.
When: Saturday, November 3, 1000 - 1400 Recreation center officials hope that more fishermen will make the trip to Suwon to participate and for the opportunity to land a big fish.
POC: LaVita Vincent at 753-8321

Post Gym CLOSED

The Post Gym, Bldg. B-111 is closed as we
Garrison kicks off 2008 Combined Federal Campaign
prepare to move equipment into the Super
Gym. The Super Gym has a tentative opening
date of 10 October. Please address all sports
and gym questions to the MP Hill Gym, 753-
5971. Thank you for your patience as we strive
to provide you with a bigger and better facility.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breat Cancer Awareness Month.
Make sure you conduct monthly self-breast
exams and yearly clinical breast exams. Contact
your Health Care Provider or the Area III Health
Promotion Coordinator, Jean Dumoulin, at DSN
753-7657 for more information.

Homeschooling Mom’s Get-Together

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

Update from the Immunization Clinic

Children younger than five years will need a
well child doctor’s appointment to get their
immunizations ordered. Children five years
and older can get immunizations reviewed and
updated by the immunization clinic without a
doctor’s appointment. The immunization clinic
may recommend a doctor’s appointment if the
child will need to be placed on an extensive
immunization catch-up schedule. All children
who need a PPD or Hepatitis A booster can
check-in to the immunization clinic without a
doctor’s appointment. For more information, usag humphreys – Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys commander officially kicked off the garrison’s
call 753-7658.
2008 Combined Federal Campaign during a brief ceremony at the Main Exchange Wednesday afternoon. Dumoulin charged all CFC
representatives to contact 100 percent of the people in their organizations and recommended that everyone give as much as possible to
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and help the less fortunate. He noted that last year the garrison raised more than $200,000 in CFC donations, $7,000 of which went directly
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly and into Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. “Last year’s CFC set the bar,” Dumoulin said, “I’d like us to do even better this year.” He
on the Humphreys Command Channel. is show here (center) with deputy garrison commander David W. Frodsham (left), garrison command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj.
Please send any information to the USAG Jason K. Kim, Kevin Nazario from AAFES New Car Sales, Humphreys CFC coordinator Brenda Reta and David Satterfield, Humphreys
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at robert. Directorate of Human Resources. Humphreys American Red Cross director Clarence Goodman is in the rear. — U.S. Army photo by Bob
h.mcelroy@korea.army.mil or 754-8598. McElroy
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State-of-the-art Super Gym scheduled to open on Oct. 10

By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

usag humphreys – Soldiers,

Family Members, Civilians and Retirees
here will soon have the best fitness facility
in the Army in which to work out, gather
and have fun.
The new $18.9 million community
fitness center or Super Gym officially opens
Oct. 10 with a ribbon cutting ceremony
hosted by garrison commander Col. John
E. Dumoulin, Jr.
The new gym provides a wealth of
features in a spacious, elegant setting--wood-
panel and marble walls line a central lobby
that’s furnished with tables, comfortable
chairs and sofas.
Some of the features in the new gym
include:
• A 25-meter lap pool with overhead
observation area and large windows that
flood area the natural sunlight. There’s also
a hot tub next to the lap pool.
• A large central basketball court that can
accommodate three separate sporting events
at once by use of drop-down curtains.
• A large climbing wall The new community fitness center or Super Gym will officially open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 10. The gym features everything
• A 200-meter rubberized running and from an indoor lap pool to weight-training and exercise rooms, sauna, meeting rooms and a juice bar. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
walking track above the basketball court. and showers. to the main gym by a covered skywalk. with its own projector.
• Weight, combatives and aerobics rooms. • Sauna According to Jim Howell, acting director With the opening of the Super Gym and
The weight rooms will have a combination • Meeting rooms that can accommodate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, future the opening of the MP Hill gym in February,
of weight machines and free weights. large audiences and smaller groups. plans call for a juice and snack bar in the Humphreys Garrison now has two state-of-
• Stair step machines, treadmills, elliptical • A television room main lobby. Howell said the juice bar will the art gyms.
trainers and stationary bicycles. • Outdoor picnic pavilions at ground serve fruit juices and water as well as healthy A third gym, at Zoekler Station,
• An outdoor volleyball court with a level outside of the natatorium and on the snacks for patrons. which is nearly identical to the MP Hill
synthetic surface. second floor front of the building. Howell said that the large meeting room gym, is tentatively scheduled to open in
• Spacious male and female locker rooms • A four-level parking garage connected can be divided into two smaller rooms, each November.

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

By Lori Yerdon
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

usag humphreys – As the weather

cools and the days become shorter, the
USAG Humphreys Safety office is geared
up for the fall and winter seasons and wants
to ensure Soldiers, Civilians and Family
Members are prepared too.
“We take a proactive approach to safety
rather than a reactive one in everything
we do,” said Randy Turnage, USAG
Humphreys safety manager. “Our Winter
Safety campaign is designed to reach
everyone, at every level and ensure the
tools are available, allowing individuals to
arm themselves against having an accident
or mishap.”
This year’s Winter Safety Campaign
provides information on cold weather
injury prevention, safe driving, home
safety, recreational or winter sports safety
and more.
In the past, says Al Stilley, the winter Situational awareness and prior planning may protect against accidents and mishaps, especially during the fall and winter seasons. Wearing the
safety manager, Soldiers and Department appropriate personal protective equipment and obeying the rules of the road while participating in activities just might save a life. — U.S. Army
of the Army Civilians would gather in a photo by Lori Yerdon
central location for mass safety briefs, not Family Members are also at risk for accidents we provide, hopefully we’ll continue to raise “When it comes to safety, everyone needs
so this year. and injuries. A goal of the USAG Humphreys awareness throughout the community.” to remember to ask the questions because
“A unique aspect of this year’s campaign Garrison safety office is to reinforce good USAG Humphreys has not experienced the ones that don’t get asked may come back
is that the information is available in safety habits at home and empower Family an accidental fatality or winter injury to haunt you.”
exportable packets through our Web site,” Members to use good judgment when it involving a Soldier, Civilian, Family Member
said Stilley. “A supervisor or leader can comes to safety. or Korean National in three years; Turnage The comprehensive campaign information
educate their folks when it’s convenient for “For those new to Korea, it may be attributes this feat to highly engaged is available on the USAG Humphreys Website
them because the information is accessible the first time they’re exposed to inclement leaders. at http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/v2.2/
24 hours a day, seven days a week.” weather,” said Turnage. “Education is “From the top, leaders are actively taking StaffOffices/ISO.asp. For additional safety
While Soldiers are exposed to hazards on definitely key and with the preventative ownership in not only their own safety, but information, contact the USAG Humphreys
a daily basis by nature of their occupation, measures, lessons learned and best practices the safety of their Soldiers,” said Turnage. Garrison Safety office at 754-6000.
OCTOBER 3, 2008
National Fire Prevention Week
USAG-Daegu Fire & Emergency Services urges families to ‘Prevent Home Fires’
By Lloyd Fox
USAG-Daegu Fire Chief
CAMP HENRY – Fire prevention has
been of significant importance to human
society as it causes enormous damage,
especially during the fall season when it is
dry. To inform the public of the importance
of fire prevention and teach how to practice
it, National Fire Prevention Week will be
observed from Oct. 5 - 11.
The history of National Fire Prevention
Week has it roots in the Great Chicago Fire,
which occurred on October 8, 1871. This
tragic conflagration killed some 300 people,
left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more
than 17,000 structures. The origin of the
fire has generated speculation with the fact
and fiction becoming blurred over the years.
One popular legend has it that Mrs. O’Leary
was milking her cow when the animal kicked
over a lamp, setting the O’Leary barn on fire
and starting the spectacular blaze. However
the massive fire began, it swiftly took its
toll, burning more than 2000 acres in 27
hours.
President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed
the first National Fire Prevention Week,
October 4 - 10, 1925. The National Fire
Prevention Association continues to make
National Fire Prevention Week a priority
and counts on the participation and efforts
of tens of thousands of fire and safety
professionals, emergency volunteers and
other individuals working to reduce the risk
of fire and the toll it takes on our society.
This year’s theme is ‘Prevent Home
Fires.’ USAG Daegu Fire and Emergency
Services is teaming up with our Daegu
community this year to promote this
theme during Fire Prevention Week and
throughout the year. This year’s campaign
focuses on preventing all of the leading
causes of home fires: cooking, heating and
electrical equipment and smoking materials.
Additionally, fire safety educators will teach
local schoolchildren and residents how to
plan and practice escape from a home in
case a fire occurs.
Unattended cooking and improper
heating are the leading causes of home fires
in the United States and in Korea. Reviewing
the following information and taking action
can help you ‘Prevent Home Fires’ during Fire
How to make a fire escape plan for your family
by Kim Keun-kyo,
By Andrew Allen Kwon Min-seok
USAG-Daegu FirePublic
USAG Daegu Affairs
Prevention,
National Fire Protection Association
When a smoke alarm sounds, we all
know what to do, right? Find the nearest
escape route, get out and stay out, call
9-1-1 or 0505-764-5911! However, if
that exit is blocked, the best escape plan
in the world will not help you and your
family get out.
Blocked doors and windows in your
home could keep you from escaping in
the event of a fire. Any emergency can
affect one’s ability to think clearly, but
during a fire, smoke and heat can literally
inhibit your ability to react. Add a blocked
AREA IV
Oct 5 - 11, USAG-Daegu Fire & Emergency Services will conduct a variety of events, including
fire evacuation drills, drawing and coloring competitions, ladder truck demonstrations and
public service Military Family Housing fire inspections. — U.S. Army file photo
escape route and your chances of escaping a
fire may decrease even more. Not only can
blocked windows and doors hinder you and
your family’s escape, but they can also keep
firefighters from rescuing you.
While blocked escape routes may be
unintentional, such as by large furniture or
a pile of toys, others, like security bars, serve
a purpose. Increased fire risk, combined
with blocked windows and doors, is most
dangerous for young children, older adults
and people with disabilities, for whom
escape might be more difficult, even under
ordinary circumstances.
For those of us who live in high-rise
apartments, remember to close doors behind
you as you go. If fire blocks your escape
routes, seal yourself into a room with a
window furthest from the fire. Call the
fire department and let them know exactly
where you are; do not panic! Stay calm,
signal the firefighters below and wait for
then to come to you.
Whether your home has security bars
or other items blocking escape routes, the
following tips can help you to increase your
chances of escaping your home should a
fire occur:
• Most Korean-made security bars do not
have emergency release devices. Make sure
you are familiar on how to get out of every
door and window in your home.
• Padlocks can be a barrier to safety
anywhere. In the event of a home fire,
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Prevention Week and year-round.
USAG-Daegu’s F&ES has the following
programs planned for this year’s Fire
Prevention Week:
On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m., they will host an Open House
at the main fire station on Camp Walker.
Parents are encouraged to bring their kids
out to see the trucks, equipment displays
and visit the fire station. Kids who bring
completed Home Evacuation Plans will
receive free hamburgers, courtesy of F&ES.
Go to www.nfpa.org/assets/files//FPW08/
FPW08EscapeGrid.pdf to print out a
copy of a home fire safety plan to develop
with your kids. Evacuation plans and color
crayons will be available for all children
who show up.
F&ES is hosting a drawing/coloring
competition for kindergarten through third
grade students at Daegu American School
based on this year’s theme. First, second and
third place winners will be selected for each
grade, with the winners receiving AAFES
gift certificates for their efforts. Winners
will be selected on Friday, Oct. 10, and their
drawings will be posted in the fire station.
USAG-Daegu fire inspectors will conduct
fire evacuation drills at most public assembly
building such as Burger King, the Hill
Top Club, Post Exchange and the Daegu
American School during the week.
Station-2 firefighters will provide a
ladder truck demonstration to kindergarten
through sixth grade students at Daegu
American School followed by fire safety
briefings by our fire inspectors. Displays and
demonstrations will be available Wednesday,
Oct. 8, from 8:30 - 11 a.m. Firefighters at
Camps Walker and Henry will conduct
public service Military Family Housing fire
inspections for those who wish to have their
quarters inspected. Housing occupants need
only to call the fire department at 764-4120
to schedule a walk-through fire inspection.
Firefighters will check your quarters for
properly operating smoke detectors, replace
dead backup batteries and give the quarters
a professional fire safety inspection.
For additional information, contact
USAG Daegu Fire Chief, Lloyd Fox at DSN
764-5901, or by e-mail at Lloyd.fox@korea.
army.mil
you’ll need access to every escape route.
Remove padlocks so the door or window
can be used as an escape route.
• When arranging furniture and other
items, make sure you’re not blocking
doors or windows with televisions,
heavy dressers, tables, couches or even
potted plants. Every room needs two
ways out.
• Never nail or paint windows shut;
this is very common in Korea. Opening
them could be crucial in the event of a
home fire.
• A pile of toys or other items in front
of a doorway can block your escape route
and could be a threat to the safety.
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tt News & Notes
AUSA Golf Tournament
Camp Walker’s Evergreen Golf Course
hosts an AUSA Golf Tournament, Oct
18 - 19. An ‘AUSA Membership Drive’
will be held Oct 18 and a ‘Friendship
Golf Tournament’ Oct 19. The green
fee and participation fee is free
for E-6 AUSA members and below,
otherwise the participation fee for
each day is $10 per individual and
green fees are not included. Sign up
at the Camp Walker Pro Shop (DSN
764-4628). For more information
please contact Mr. De Los Santos at
765-7767
Cp Carroll Fitness Center
Annual Maintenance
The Camp Carroll Fitness Center
courts, to include the main floor
(basketball & volleyball courts),
racquetball courts and the aerobics
room will be off limits while annual
maintenance is conducted through
Oct. 9. Sauna, shower, cardio and
weight room areas will remain open.
Daegu Girl Scouts seek volunteers
for 2008-09
The U.S.A. Girl Scouts-Daegu
Committee is seeking the following
volunteer positions for 2008-09:
Overseas Committee Chairperson,
Secretary, Treasurer and Daisy,
Brownie & Studio 2B Leaders.
For more information, please call
LaTondra Anderson at 053-210-6003.
Social Work Care Manager Program,
Post Deployment Lunch Group
The event is open to all Soldiers
who have deployed to OIF or OEF. It
will be held at Camp Carroll’s ACS
Conference Room at 12 p.m. every
Tuesday, starting Nov. 4. It is for
Soldiers to share their experiences
of deployment in a supportive
environment so that other Soldiers
may benefit. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP or for more information, contact
Mr. Guffie or Ms. Nofzinger at 764-
4998/5501.
10th Invitation to
Korean Culture 2008
The theme of this event, hosted by the
International Affairs & Trade Division,
is ‘Korea Buddism culture in Golgulsa
Temple’, visiting Golgulsa temple in
Gyeoungju city. The tour takes place
Oct. 18 - 19, and is free to all foreigners.
The deadline for application is Oct. 6.
For more information on this program,
please contact the International Affairs &
Trade Division at 803-3265.
Seafood Night
Oct, 24 from 5 - 9 p.m., Camp Walker’s
Everygreen Club holds a Seafood
Night event. Cost is $19.95 for adults,
$12.95 for kids 4 - 10 and kids 3 and
under eat free.
Contact the USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Office
to submit your stories and photos. Visit us
online at http://ima.korea.army.mil/areaiv/sites/
local/default.asp
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498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion hosts
Commander’s Family Readiness Group workshop
By Sgt. 1st Class Christine Thompson
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Leaders from Area
IV gathered together at the Camp Carroll
Community Activities Center Sept. 30 to
learn the ins and outs of running a Family
Readiness Group.
The goal of the workshop was to ensure
commanders, Family Readiness Leaders
and Family Readiness Support Assistants
all know their role in taking care of the
Army family.
“The purpose of the training is to get
commanders trained up so they can push vital
FRG information to their Soldiers and their
families,” said Karletta Epps, 498th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion FRSA. “It is
part of the Army Family Covenant that we
take care of our family members.”
Taking care of family members is Lt. Col. Douglas J. Bell, Defense Distribution Depot Korea commander, takes part in a
something that the Army takes seriously, deployment cycle readiness exercise during the Commander’s Family Readiness Group
throughout all phases of a Soldier’s career, Training Workshop at the Camp Carroll Community Activities Center Sept. 30. — U.S. Army
and Family Readiness Groups play a central Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christine S. Thompson
role in that mission.
“FRGs are important because today we environment is a key role of the FRGs. from the families’ perspective, but the effects
have Soldiers who go through multiple “We have to make sure we take care of of the work done by this group can be felt
deployments with very little time in the families here in Korea,” said Epps. “Just by everyone.
between,” said Epps. “Here in Korea, moving to a new duty station comes with a “It works equally for both the families
many of our Soldiers are sent here just off lot of stress; add to that the move to a foreign and the command,” said Epps. “I think
of a deployment.” country and dealing with post-deployment leaders benefit by knowing their unit’s
Ensuring Soldiers and their family issues, [and] many need to know there is family members are being taken care of,
members receive the assistance they need someone out there looking out for them.” giving them the time they need to focus on
when coping with the ever-changing military The benefits of the FRG are often viewed the mission.”
19th Sustainment Command, 551st Inland Cargo
Transportation Company host English Camp in Uljin
By Pvt. Lee Jae-won Uljin County Office in October 2006. 160 and Mr. No, Won-Hyun, G-9 Community
19th ESC Public Affairs students from six different elementary and Relations Officer, 19th ESC, participated in
middle schools participated in this biweekly the program and their visit coincided with
ULJIN – 25 Soldiers and officials English camp, Sept. 25 - 26. the Uljin Mushroom Festival. Unlike their
from the 19th Sustainment Command Each month Soldiers from the Sergeant previous visits, Soldiers and officials were
(Expeditionary) and 551st Inland Cargo Audie Murphy Club volunteer to assist able to culturally and socially interact with
Transportation Company volunteered to teachers during English classes in Uljin people in Uljin.
teach English as a second language in a elementary, middle and high schools. This
– See ENGLISH CAMP Page 28 –
program devised by the 19th ESC and time Col. Jeffery Ludwig, DCO, 19th ESC,
New Company Commander for HHC, USAG-Daegu
(From left) Outgoing USAG Daegu HHC Commander, Capt. W. Nicole Boutte, USAG Daegu Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier
and incoming USAG Daegu HHC Commander, Capt. Sylvia D. Johnson render salutes during HHC’s Change of Command
Ceremony at USAG-Daegu Headquarters, Sept. 26. – U.S. Army photo by Cho, Pong-sung
OCTOBER 3, 2008
Vaccinations important as flu season approaches
By Jerry Harben
U.S Army Medical Command
A quick stick in the arm or a spray in
the nose or a week of headaches, coughing,
sneezing, chicken soup and misery, while
your unit works shorthanded. Not that hard
a choice to make. Influenza is a contagious
respiratory disease that can have serious, even
fatal, effects. It threatens military readiness,
with the potential to put many service
members on sick call instead of on duty.
Therefore, all military members are required
to be vaccinated against the flu each year.
“The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention estimated an average of 36,000
Americans died annually in the 1990s
due to influenza-related complications.
Each year 5 to 20 percent of the United
States population gets the flu, resulting in
about 200,000 people being hospitalized.
Vaccination is your best protection against
influenza infection,” said Army Lt. Col.
Patrick M. Garman, deputy director for
scientific affairs at the Department of
Defense Military Vaccine Agency.
“DoD will offer its beneficiaries influenza
vaccinations during the flu season in
accordance with national guidelines.
Certain groups take priority, such as active
duty or individuals with chronic diseases
like diabetes, and after these groups are
adequately taken care of the vaccine will be
available to any beneficiary who wishes to
be vaccinated,” Garman added.
Flu immunizations are mandatory for
all active duty, National Guard and reserve
personnel. The Department of Defense has
established a goal of having 90 percent of
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sneezing to prevent the virus from spreading. or boosters as well. Military commanders
these people vaccinated by Dec. 31.
Most people who receive influenza vaccine are responsible for ensuring immunization
Vaccinations also are mandatory for
experience no serious problems. data is entered into electronic immunization
civilian health-care personnel who provide
direct patient care in DoD medical treatment Side effects of the injectable vaccine tracking systems.
facilities, and for emergency-essential DoD such as soreness, redness or swelling at the On Saturday, Oct 25 there will be an
civilian personnel. The vaccine is available injection site, fever, weakness, headache open house for the community to receive
by injection or intranasal spray. or muscle aches may last one or two days. their flu vaccines at Camp Walker’s Wood
“Influenza viruses change from year to More serious problems such as severe Medical Clinic, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
year. Protection that develops after a person allergic reactions are rare. Side effects of the for all civilian employees, DoD personnel,
is infected or is immunized against the intranasal vaccine can include runny nose, beneficiaries and family members. Please
circulating viruses of one season does not headache, fever, cough and sore throat. do not forget to bring your ID card and
provide adequate cross-protection when a new People in a few categories, such as shot record.
influenza strain develops,” Garman said. children less than 6 months old, those with Take the time to get your flu vaccination
When the vaccine is well matched to sensitivity to eggs or egg products, or those this year. It’s easier than ever, and you don’t
the circulating virus strain, immunization with a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, even have to get a needle anymore. Or don’t
of healthy adults has been 70 to 90 percent should not receive the influenza vaccine. - and be prepared for that week of misery.
effective in preventing influenza illness. While providing flu vaccinations, health- For more information, contact Capt.
“We stress that influenza vaccination care providers should screen immunization Fernado M. Mendez at DSN 764-5480.
should continue until the supply is exhausted records to see if patients need other vaccines
or until the expiration date is reached for the
vaccine. The highest incidence of disease is
usually in February, but influenza can be
contracted year round,” Garman said.
More information about influenza and
influenza vaccinations is available on the
Internet from the Military Vaccine Agency
at www.vaccines.mil/flu and from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
at www.cdc.gov/flu/protect.
Influenza is spread through aerosolized
respiratory droplets during close contact with
an infected person or animal, or through
contact with a contaminated object. In
addition to vaccination, experts recommend
frequent handwashing and avoiding close
contact with people who are sick.
Also, people who are sick should avoid
others if possible, wash hands often and An open house for flu vaccinations will be held at Camp Walker’s Wood Medical Clinic on
cover the mouth and nose when coughing or Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. - no appointment necessary. — U.S. Army file photo
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USAG-Daegu holds Proclamation Ceremony as part Memorandum Of Agreement strengthens ROK-US

of Domestic Abuse Prevention Awareness Month combined efforts during emergency operations

Ashley Hicks (left), winner of the Purple Ribbon contest to promote domestic abuse
prevention awareness at USAG-Daegu, explains her artwork to Adolescent Substance
Abuse Counseling Services Counselor, Yoo Young-hee during a Domestic Abuse
Prevention Month Proclamation ceremony, Oct. 1 at Camp Henry’s Army Community
Service. Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier signed the proclamation,
emphasizing the importance of domestic abuse prevention in the U.S. Army. – U.S.
Army photo by Kim, Keun-kyo
Commander of United States Army Garrison Daegu Col. Michael P. Saulnier (left) and
commander of Ammunition Depot #2 Col. Park Ki-syup sign for a Memorandum Of Agree-
ment (MOA) at the Camp Henry’s conference room Sept. 25. The agreement details
mutual understanding and cooperation between the two commands in order to protect
U.S. installations and facilities in case of emergencies like terrorism or enemy threats by
strengthening ROK-U.S. combined operations. – U.S. Army photo by Kwon, Min-suk

ENGLISH CAMP
During ‘Fun English Camp’, instructors
form groups of four and visit six designated
schools, teaching for two consecutive days as
students learn English through puzzle games,
guessing games and group games.
“It is a great opportunity for students
in the Uljin area, but it is also a gifted
opportunity for us to teach them as well,”
said Staff Sgt. Jacinta Bonner, Support
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Operations, 19th ESC. “I am glad because
this is a good way to give back to the
community.”
The friendship between the 19th ESC
and Uljin county traces back to Oct., 2006,
when Brig. Gen. Raymond Mason, former
commanding general of the 19th ESC, was
invited to the ‘2005 Uljin Organic Food
Expo’ and agreed to form a brotherhood
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with Uljin County Mayor , Yong-Soo
Kim. After Brig. Gen. Mason’s visit to
Uljin, Team 19 began to send Soldiers to
the county in order to teach English and to
culturally interact with local students and
the community.
Additionally, last August, Brig. Gen.
Mason invited 29 Uljin students to Hawaii,
where Mason is currently stationed, and
guided the group on a tour of Hawaii,
deepening their friendship.
Since the first camp, ‘Fun English
Camp’ has been gaining momentum and
success, because Uljin county is a rural
area where it is known as a longtime
fishing and agrarian village, leaving the
town relatively isolated when compared
to other suburban counties. As a result,
students in Uljin were not able to obtain
sufficient educational opportunities and
resources. Acknowledging the reality and
the background, Team 19’s support has
proven helpful to Uljin County.
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