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Best Warrior competitors ‘all winners’ wit, stamina and determination.

Eighth United States Army Soldiers
charge through challeges of
worldwide competition
Spc. Eric Kocourek, a helicopter repair specialist, with the 2nd Infantry Division, drags a dummy from a simulated detonation of an Improvised
Explosive Device on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during the M-4 range qualification portion of the 2008 Best Warrior Competition
on Fort Lee, October 2. — U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Bleistein
Flu Vaccinations
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18th MEDCOM announced the FluMIST
influenza vaccinations/Flu shot is now available
to active-duty military, civilian employees,
contractors, adult family members, high-risk
patients, pregnant women and children under
2 years old at 1st Replacement Company
Medical Readiness Team located in the Yongsan
Readiness Center (adults only), and Brian
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Clinic/Pediatric Clinic).
By T. Anthony Bell
Fort Lee Public Affairs Office
The 2008 Department of the Army NCO/
Soldier of the Year Competition began Sept. 28
at Fort Lee, Va., and will conclude this week.
In Iraq and Afghanistan, and indeed
all over the world, U.S. Army Soldiers are
employing skills that help deter potential
threats and allow commanders to execute
successful strategies on the battlefield.
Those skills, and a select group of Soldiers
who have sought to perfect them, will take
center stage during the 2008 Department
of the Army Noncommissioned Officer
and Soldier of the Year Best Warrior
Competition.
Twenty-four Soldiers - many who are
veterans of the operations in Iraq and
Afghanistan - will represent 12 different
commands from throughout the Army
in the competition. They will engage in a
week long battle that will test not only their
skills in multiple training events, but their
“There are no losers in this competition;
they're all winners,” said Command Sgt.
Maj. Anthony T. Aubain, Combined Arms
Support Command and Fort Lee command
sergeant major and event coordinator.
“These Soldiers are the best that we have
in the military. It feels good to know that
these guys and gals were the top performers
in their units and that they were sent here
to represent their units.
“When we walk with them, it's like
walking with heroes.”
As in years past, the “heroes” have
endured and earned titles at numerous
lower-level competitions in order to compete
at the DA level. They include a female
Soldier, a Special Forces Green Beret and
several airborne-qualified contestants.
They are of different races and ethnicities,
hail from small towns and big cities and
represent a diverse range of Army military
occupational specialties.
Best Warrior is in its seventh year. Two
years ago, the competition underwent a
makeover to better reflect how the Army
trained Soldiers to fight. What was more
or less a board competition, one in which
Soldiers donned dress uniforms and were
questioned by a panel of senior Soldiers, has
become something likened to an extensive
training experience, one in which Soldiers
are honored to compete despite the fact that
there can be only two winners.
This year's competition featured not only
a barrage of panel questions, but a mixed
martial arts-style tournament, range events
that feature explosions, a cast of role-playing
insurgents, the latest weaponry, helicopter
evacuations and various other tasks Soldiers
routinely practice - all strategically sequenced
to create stress, a sense of urgency and a
memorable training experience.
“We're challenging them with what
they may face in the future,” said Aubain.
The most significant challenge may be the
“Mystery Day”, an event designed to test
Soldiers' ability to think on their feet. Visit
the Eighth U.S. Army website for the latest
news about the Best Warrior competition at
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Lt. Gen. Stan McChyrstal, left, and Linda Uberti, right, pin on the new rank of Brig. Gen. John Uberti during a promotion ceremony held Oct. 3
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McChyrstal is director of the Joint Staff. — U.S. Army photo by Stephen Oertwig
IMCOM-K Public Affairs Uberti was promoted to the rank of brigadier general today
following his July 15 nomination. Prior to his current position at
Brigadier Gen. John Uberti, Installation Management IMCOM-Korea, he served as commander of U.S. Army Garrison
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Heroes in the Pentagon Washington, D.C. As the Commanding General of IMCOM-Korea, Uberti
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IMCOM-Korea, Headquartered at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, to support expeditionary operations in a time of persistent conflict,
Seoul, South Korea. Lieutenant Gen. Stan McChyrstal, director while ensuring a quality of life for Soldiers & Families commensurate
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be in-
complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.
AREA I: Underage Drinking; Resisting Appre-
hension; Drunk and Disorderly; Subject #1 had a
verbal altercation with a female employee at an
off-post club and had been disrespectful towards
CCP. MP tried to escort Subject #1 out of the
club, but he began to flee the scene. Subject #1
was apprehended and transported to the USAG-
Stanley PMO. Subject #1 was then transported
to the USAG-Stanley TMC where he was treated
and released for injuries consisting of lacerations
to his head and arm which were sustained during
the apprehension. Subject #1 was administered
a command directed LBAT, with results pending.
At 1300 Hrs, 31 AUG 08, Subject #1 reported to
the USAG-Stanley PMO where he was advised of
his legal rights, which he invoked. This is a final
report.
AREA I: Assault Consummated by a Battery;
Subject #1 and Subject #2 were involved in a ver-
bal altercation, which turned physical when Sub-
ject #2 struck Subject #1 in the face with a closed
fist while attempting to grab Subject #1’s cellular
phone from her possession at the barracks room.
While continuing to struggle over the phone, Sub-
ject #1 bit Subject #2 on his hand trying to get
him to release the phone. Subject #2 then retali-
ated by biting Subject #1 in the small of her back.
While Subject #1 was attempting to leave Sub-
ject #2’s room, Subject #2 pushed Subject #1 in
the back of her head. Subject #1 and Subject #2
sustained minor injuries, but declined medical at-
tention. Subject #2 was apprehended by MP and
transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where he
was advised of his legal rights, which he waived
rendering a written sworn statement admitting to
pushing Subject #1 in the back of her head, but
denied striking or biting her. Subject #2 was pro-
cessed and released to his unit. At 1320 Hrs, 22
SEP 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Casey
PMO where she was advised of her legal rights,
which she waived rendering a written sworn state-
ment admitting to biting Subject #2 on his hand.
Subject #1 was processed and released to her
unit. Investigation continues by MPI.
AREA II: Assault Consummated by a Battery;
Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer; Obstruc-
tion of Justice; Subject #1 and Victim #1 were
involved in a verbal altercation, which turned
physical when Victim #1 attempted to strike Sub-
ject #1downtown. Subject #1 then struck Victim
#1 in the facial area with a closed fist. Subject
#1 and Victim #1 were apprehended by KNP and
transported to the Gangnam KNP Station where
Subject #1 rendered false information. Subject #1
was released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2 and
transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where he
was advised of his legal rights, which he invoked.
Subject #1 was further processed and released to
his unit. Victim #1 sustained unknown injuries to
his facial area and it is unknown if he sought med-
ical attention. Victim #1 was further processed by
KNP and released. This is a final report.
AREA III: Assault Consummated by a Battery;
Subject #1 and Subject #2 were involved in a
verbal altercation, which turned physical when
Subject #1 pushed Subject #2. Subject #2 retali-
ated by slapping Subject #1 on both sides of her
face with an open hand. Subject #1 then pushed
Subject #2 again which caused Subject #2 to
lose balance, at which time Subject #2 grabbed
Subject #1 by her hair. Subject #1 and Subject #2
rendered written Korean statements admitting to
the offense. Subject #1 sustained injuries consist-
ing of contusions on the facial and torso. Subject
#2 sustained injuries consisting of pain in her
lower back. Subject #1 and Subject #2 declined
medical attention. KNP was notified but declined
jurisdiction. All parties were processed and re-
leased on their own recognizance. Investigation
continues by MPI.
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Drummers perform using traditional Korean precussion instruments during a recent festival. Seoul Forest’s large grass lawns offer a suitable
place to foster cultural experiences like this. Most recently, the park hosted a Drum Festival featuring numerous traditional music and dance
performances. An outdoor stage in this area is often used to host various public events and concerts year-round. You can take subway line 2
(green line) and get off at Ttukseom Station, go out exit number 8. After about a five-minute walk, you'll find yourself at Seoul Forest. Or, you can
also get to Seoul Forest by walking or bicycling across the Hangang River pedestrian bridge. If you stroll along Jungnangcheon Stream connecting
north Seoul, you'll find yourself at Seoul Forest at the end of the unique walking course. Seoul Forest is an ecological escape for city-dwellers.
The area harbors deer, squirrels, mallards, mandarin ducks, and much more. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea for high-resolution photos of the
Seoul Drum Festival in Seoul Forest. — U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Hi Seoul Festival (Thru Oct. 25) Perceval), Performing Women – Medea, Jocasta, total of 60,000 lanterns will burn for two weeks.
The Hi Seoul Festival has become a seasonal Helen (Uzbekistan, Iran, India), and Double Vision Visit www.korea.net for more information
celebration to showcase the fall theme “A City (France, choreographed by Carolyn Carlson).
of the Arts.” Following the successes of Spring’s There were many side events aside from the Hongdae Shopping District (Seoul)
“Gung” (Royal Palaces) and Summer’s Hangang main performances including the works of Jerzy Hongdae Shopping District features a large
River Festival the opening ceremony for “A Grotowski’s, an Eric Boudet photography workshop, selection of fashionable goods and nightlife
aimed at fashion-forward folks. Nearby Hongik
City of the Arts” begins Oct. 3 and continues and a series of exclusive conversations with artists.
University campus, a school famed for its fine
through the 25th. The 23-day festival takes For more information, please visit the festival’s
arts and design programs, brings a youthful,
place around Seoul Plaza, Cheonggye Plaza, official website. Tickets will be made available two creativitive vibe to the surrounding area. Many
in the streets around Daehangno, as well as hours prior to each showing at respective theaters. stores even feature apparel conceived by
several other locations around Seoul. The Fall Visit www.spaf21.com the students themselves. Hipsters can take
festival showcases 72 different themes that were advantage of trendy and original clothes at
held at separate venues in the past. Around the Osan Air Power Day (Oct. 11-12) the endless series of vintage outlets, discount
Seoul Plaza and in theatres near Daehangno, Osan Air Base will host Air Power Day from 9 a.m. shops and stylish boutiques boasting items
“Hi Seoul Autumn Festival Information Centers” to 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 and 12. There will be a wide that are reasonably priced and very much
variety of Korean and American high-performance en vogue. Hongdae remains a great place to
have been set up to provide information for
aerial demonstrations, unique ground performances, spend the day soaking in the entertainment
tourists and visitors. Promotional packages
military equipment static displays, a children’s and taking advantage of the deals. The highest
containing posters and other souvenirs are also concentration of clothing stalls and vintage
play area and a wide variety of food and souvenir
available. A variety of cultural and artistic events booths. This year’s Air Power Day commemorates shops can be found flanked along the main
will be held throughout the 3 weeks. Visit www. the 51st Fighter Wing 60th Anniversary and the 60th passageway of Eo Ulmadang-gil, a short
hiseoulfest.org Anniversary of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. distance away from Hongik University subway
Please visit www.osan.af.mil for more information. station. Curious eyes will also find quite a
Performing Arts Fest (Thru Oct. 19) nice selection of small boutiques dotting the
The 2008 Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF Lantern Festival (thru Oct. 12) many side streets in between cozy cafes and
They say autumn is the best season to visit Korea. decorative, elegant restaurants. For more
2008) will run through Oct. 19 at the Arko Arts
The sky is bluer, the air fresher and festivals even information, visit www.tour2korea.com
Theater, Seoul Arts Center, Sejong Center for
richer. The 2008 Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival
the Performing Arts, Sogang University Mary
is an event that will decorate the night sky with ‘Sweet’ art exhibit (Seoul)
Hall, and Drama Center. This year will mark the The world’s highest museum has opened at
thousands of rainbow-colored lanterns. This year’s
8th Seoul Performing Arts Festival, featuring festival has the theme “Water, Fire, Light and Our one of Seoul’s most well known landmarks, the
the best Korean productions along with famous Wishes” and will run through Oct. 12 on the banks Yeouido 63 Building. The 60th floor Sky Deck
international productions bringing the total to of the Namgang River in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam- has been newly remodeled into the ‘63 Sky
38 from 13 different countries under the banner do (South Gyeongsang Province). Twenty-three Art Museum’. In celebration for the museum’s
thousand lanterns will be hung, containing people’s grand opening, an exhibition will run until Nov.
of “Conflict and Harmony - SPAf is SPArk.” The
written wishes and 30,000 lanterns will be floated 30, featuring the ever-so- popular character,
Seoul Performing Arts Festival is receiving
down the river. There will be an exhibition of some ‘Hello Kitty’. The exhibition will offer a variety of
high acclaim as Korea’s largest performing
200 traditional masks from 22 countries and another artworks under the banner ‘Seoul / Sky, Sweet,
arts festival. In 2007, programs included Death
display of some 3,000 creative lanterns. Overall, a Secret, Soul’. visit www.tour2korea.com
of a Salesman (Germany, directed by Luk
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First responders train at Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
C A S E Y G A R R I S O N — Mi l i t a r y
police and members of the Directorate
of Emergency Services participated in an
exercise designed to train in antiterrorism
and force protection techniques especially
focused on Casey garrison Oct. 1.
Roger McBryar, USAG-RC DES
emergency services, operations specialist,
and Capt. Megan Maimone of 2nd Infantry
Division Provost Marshal’s Office, produced
a scenario for the exercise born out of their
collective experience and recent history of
jihadists’ tactics.
“Today’s exercise is a scenario focused to
train our first responders,” McBryar said.
“We will have two more exercises which
will conclude Oct. 14. Capt. Maimone and
I looked at the threats to Army garrisons
around the world today and put together
this exercise. It includes past experience the
Army has with terrorism and focuses on how
a terrorist may attack Casey garrison.”
To include military police and the fire
department in a first response, McBryar and
Maimone developed a scenario, which would
take place in more than one location.
Role players entered both gates one
and two at Casey garrison, the gates being
approximately a quarter mile apart. At gate
one, a Korean Augmentation to the United
States Army, Cpl. Jeon, Joo Hwan, playing
the role of a jihadist, walks through the gate
with a simulated explosive device in his back
pack, and a detonator in his pocket.
While the scenario is playing out at gate
Red Cloud and 306th ROK Guard sign agreement
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one, two more role players, Staff Sgt. John
Ogle and Sgt. Ronald Porter, also playing the
part of jihadists, drive a van with a simulated
explosive device onto the garrison through
gate two. They park the van next to grand
stands beside Casey garrison’s parade field
during a simulated change of command
ceremony. Their behavior sparks attention
and the garrison MP desk begins getting
calls describing the unusual characters;
asking assistance to have them investigated
and removed.
A third part of the scene involves
jamming phone lines at the garrison MP
desk, McBryar said.
“When the MPs close the gates, everyone
will want to know why they can not get on
post,” McBryar said. “This is not something
the terrorists would do, but it simulates a
real situation likely to happen when access to
the garrison is unexpectedly interrupted.”
Jamming the telephone lines also caused
confusion and miscommunication making
the scenario work as a real world experience,
McBryar said. The ability of the role players
to improvise, caused everyone to react,
respond, control the situation, and added
realism to the training.
“Although everyone reacted excellently,
communications among PMO, patrols,
and the fire department, ensured a smooth
response, despite jamming and confusion,” Sgt. Ronald Porter (laying down), First Responder role player, breaks out of locked MP vehicle and attempts to escape
McBryar said. “This led to everyone during First Responder exercises on USAG-Casey Oct. 1. Porter is recaputred and kept under close guard afterwards.
coming to the scene with knowledge of the — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
circumstances.”
“Military police and the garrison fire emergency, the response was excellent. DES provide a safe environment for the community
department constantly train in first responders wants the community to know we train hard and can respond to situations successfully
scenarios to be prepared for just such an and work hard to ensure our first responders without placing anyone in danger.”
RED CLOUD GARRISON—Col. Larry
‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC garrison
commander and Col. Lee, Woon Hwa,
306th Guard Regiment, Republic of Ko-
rea, signed a Memorandum of Agreement
Oct. 2 in the conference room of the Di-
rectorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization
and Security on Red Cloud. The two year
agreement outlines mutual logistics sup-
port between the governments of the Unit-
ed States and the Republic of Korea.
“We take pride indeed to welcome Col.
Lee to join us at Red Cloud,” Jackson said.
“We truly support Col. Lee and efforts the
306th Guard Regiment extent to defend
our garrison. Signing this memorandum,
and our mutual corporation, is a clear sign
the partnership between the United States
and the Republic of Korea is strong. We
are proud to share the same mission with
the 306th, which is the mission to defend
this great nation. I am happy to be the
third generation of Jacksons to have that
opportunity.” “We are honored to be here
for this meaningful day,” Lee said. “If the
armistice fails, the 306th Guard Regiment
will defend this garrison.” After the signing,
Jackson gave Lee his commander’s coin.
“I want to say ‘thank you’ Col. Lee,” Jack-
son said as he put the coin in Lee’s hand.
“I look forward to working with you.”
— U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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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 Activ-
ity Center 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 information 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
3rd Annual Black and White Ball
Camp Stanley Better Opportunities for
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers will
host the 3rd Annual Black and White Ball
in USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club Nov. 8. For
more information call: 732-5293.
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 THE MORNING CALM
Sgt. Jamie Jackson, nutritionist, 18th Medical Command, holds up one pound of fat (left) and one pound of muscle (right) to demonstrate one
pound of muscle takes up less space in the body than one pound of fat. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Casey Health Fair highlights health services
by Jim Cunningham and emergency fact cards for emergency to sign a pledge and proudly wear one of
USAG-RC Public Affairs First Aid. We are always here and available, our ‘Stop Domestic Violence’ pins as a
anyone can call us 24 hours a day at 730- demonstration of their support for this
CASEY GARRISON—Health care and 3184.” month’s observance.”
other services available to Soldiers, Civilians Spc. Rachel Martin of the Troop Medical Those pledging to wear the pins would
and Family members highlighted Casey Center on USAG-Casey had information get, in return, some tokens of thanks for
garrison’s annual Health Fair Oct. 4 in the about how to detect breast cancer and how supporting the program from the Victim’s
USAG-Casey post exchange parking lot. one could give themselves an examination Advocate Office, such as neck wallets, caps
A wide array of health services provided to detect lumps. with the Army Community Service logos,
booths with information such as blood “Breast cancer is important,” Martin said. and toys for children.
pressure screening, Women, Infants, and “People should follow up on it and find out Many health and prevention observances
Children program, Obstetrics, Stress all they can to detect it early.” are being held during the month of October,
Management, Nutrition, Dental Health Kim, Kwang Sop of the USAG-RC safety said Cheri Okuda, USAG-RC suicide
Awareness, Health Promotion Guidance, office came to the Health Fair to promote prevention coordinator.
Cholesterol Screening, Vision Screening, garrison safety issues. “We have a wide array of suicide
and Immunization Awareness were available “We are promoting vehicle safety, prevention materials to give away today,”
to all attending the including motorcycle Okuda said. “These are to help educate and
fair. safety, job safety increase the awareness of our Soldiers about
“I am a nutrition “We are in the midst of Domestic where we can give suicide prevention. We have a lot of give-
care specialist and Violence and Abuse Prevention away some ear plugs a-ways such as calling cards, business card
I go from camp and safety glasses holders, and suicide prevention pins.”
to camp teaching Month. We are offering Soldiers, for those working “The alcohol and substance abuse booth
Soldiers about Civilians and Family members in mechanical shops is here to introduce alternative drinks
n u t r i t i o n ,” s a i d and in jobs requiring to alcoholic drinks,” said Gloria Prince,
Spc. Jamie Jackson a chance to sign a pledge and safety gear,” Kim Alcohol, and Drug Abuse Control Office
from 18th Medical proudly wear one of our ‘Stop said. “People should prevention coordinator. “We are giving
Command. “I have call 732-6087 should away brochures, tokens, and promotional
several vials here to Domestic Violence’ pins as a they need further items to promote our Red Ribbon Week for
show how much fat demonstration of their support for safety information.” substance abuse prevention Oct. 20-25.”
is in different kinds “We teach people
of foods. Some of this month’s observance.” about oral health,”
these vials will show said Tasha Medlock
you how much fat Dan Silvia, USAG-RC victim of 618 Dental,
is in three ounces of USAG-Casey TMC.
beef and some show advocate and sexual assault “We show people
the fat in other types the effects of certain
prevention coordinator
of foods. I also have bad habits, such as
two plastic models smokeless tobacco,
representing one pound of fat and one smoking, and other habits that damage
pound of muscle. These two samples show oral health.”
muscle takes less space in the body than “We recommend people quit smoking
fat.” and smokeless tobacco,” said Capt. Sheldon
Libby Worman, assistant station manager Lu, 618th Dental. “We recommend people
for the American Red Cross at USAG-Casey, always brush and floss after eating sugar
said she is currently encouraging people to products and after every meal.”
sign up to be volunteers for the ARC. Dan Silvia, USAG-RC victim advocate
“We need volunteers to help anywhere and sexual assault prevention coordinator,
in the area of USAG-RC garrisons and we brought information regarding domestic Gloria Prince of USAG-RC Alcohol and Drug
are hoping to attract people interested in violence. Control Office holds up a nonalcohol drink as
learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, “We are in the midst of Domestic an alternative to drinking alcohol. The ADCO
better known as CPR,” Worman said. “We Violence and Abuse Prevention Month,” booth was reminding everyone Red Ribbon
are giving away water bottles, preparedness Silvia said. “We are offering Soldiers, week will begin Oct. 20-25. — U.S. Army
brochures, tissues, First Aid for children, Civilians and Family members a chance photo by Jim Cunningham
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Soldiers and Civilians begin their 5 kilometer and 10 kilometer runs to raise money supporting persons with special needs during the Angel of Wish Marathon held in Dongducheon city stadium
Oct. 4. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Soldiers, Civilians, dependants run for Wish

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
DONGDUCHEON—More than
5,000 joggers and runners, including U.S.
Soldiers, Civilians and dependants, came
together in the Dongducheon stadium
Oct. 4 for the third running of the Angel
of Wish Marathon. The marathon is held
to raise money for special needs children in
the Republic of Korea.
“Dongducheon City and Dongducheon
Lions Club are sponsors of the Angel
of Wish marathon this year,” said Kim,
Hyong Nam of USAG-Casey Civil Military
Operations office.”
Participants pay an entrance fee and
those monies are donated to organizations
providing services to people with special
needs.
“Money raised from the marathon will
fund operations in the Republic of Korea to
benefit not only children but also all citizens
having special needs,” Kim said.
“We are here to support a special event,”
said Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-
Casey garrison commander. “This event
supports charities in the Republic of Korea
and it serves to strengthen our alliance,
not only with the ROK but also with the
local residents and the Soldiers of USAG-
Casey.”
“This is one of the great annual events
we do to support the city of Dongducheon.
It is a great way to show our continuing
partnership with the ROK allies and locally
here to show our strong bonds between
the Soldiers of the Casey garrison and the
citizens of the city of Dongducheon. It is a
great way to fellowship with one another
and, of course, a chance to participate in
their culture as well.”
“I came out to compete and continue
to get in shape,” said Spc. Nicolas Gibson,
C Company, 302nd Brigade Support
Battalion. “It strengthens the morale of
our company to come here for this. We are
here to support people with special needs
in the ROK.”
“I came to raise money for the special
needs children,” said Spc. James Dowd,
also of 302nd BSB. “We found out about
the Angel of Wish marathon last night and
decided to come out today and support it.
We are running in both the 5 kilometer and
10 kilometer runs.”
The Angel of Wish marathon was
sponsored by the Korean broadcasting
networks when it began in 2006. Since
then, the city of Dongducheon picked
up the sponsorship and raised public
awareness, said Oh, Sea Chang, mayor of
Dongducheon.
Mayor Oh addressed spectators, declaring
the event as one of few in the ROK
providing for those with special needs, as
he introduced other politicians from other
areas who came together with the city of
Dongducheon for the event.
Two routes were cordoned off in the city;
one for 5 kilometer runners and one for 10
kilometer runners.

Soldiers wrestle for titles in championship

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON— Warriors of
all sizes and weights gathered in Casey
garrison’s Hanson Field House Oct. 4
for the 2008 Warrior Country Wrestling
Championship.
Pfc. Ryan Wilson, C Company, 304
Signal Battalion, defeated Pfc. Jordan
Tyrrell, D Company, 302nd Brigade Support
Battalion, for the championship in the 139
lb division.
Spc. Patrick Rautert, A Company,
Division Special Troops Battalion, defeated
Pfc. Michael Weinbera, A CO, 302nd BSB,
in the 152 lb division.
In the 167 lb division, Pfc. Joshua
Ashton, A CO, 302nd BSB, defeated
Spc. Seth Bolden, 46th Transportation
Company.
Capturing top prize in the 187 lb division,
Staff Sgt. Stacy Sparks, 604th Air Support
Operations Battalion, defeated Pfc. David
Ruth, A Battery, 1-15th Field Artillery.
1st Lt. Anthony Dunkin, 4-7 Cavalry,
defeated Pfc. Robert Alsbrook, E CO,
1-72nd Armor, in the 213 lb division.
The 275 lb and the 275 lb + division went
uncontested.
“I wrestled in high school and college,”
said Spc. Patrick Rautert. “My combatants’
training was helpful to me in today’s match.
The first time we got together in the ring, I
was used to this style of wrestling and stayed
defensive. The second time I went on the
offensive.”
“My strategy was to get in the ring and
come up from the beginning, and try to hold
on,” said Staff Sgt. Stacy Sparks, of 604th
ASOS. “My wrestling training came from
my wrestling coach in high school. I did a
lot of free-style wrestling back home. I hope
the sports directors here can work wrestling
around the Army training schedule next time
so more Soldiers can participate.”
“All participants in today’s championship
will be able to compete in the 8th Army
Wrestling Championship to be held here in
the Carey Fitness Center later this month,” Staff Sgt. Stacy Sparks, of 604th ASOS, holds Pfc. David Ruth or A Battery, 1-15th Field Artillery
said Jim Williams, sports specialist, USAG- down for the count during Warrior Country Wrestling Championship held in Hanson Field House
Red Cloud. on USAG-Casey. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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Yongsan may get new family park
Dog exercise area also on design boards; playground work underway
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Yongsan residents may
soon enjoy a new family park and an exercise area for dogs
under new projects on the drawing boards in the coming
months.
USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall discussed
details of these projects and updates to others during the
Sept. 30 Community Information Forum.
The new family park would be located on the grounds
of the current driving range near Commiskey’s Restaurant
on South Post.
“The idea is to cut the Golf Driving Range in half and
recover the remaining land for a family park,” Hall said.
“We’re still very early in the planning stages.”
The Garrison is soliciting ideas from community members
on how the park should be designed. To submit a suggestion,
visit the Garrison Web site at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
and use the Commander’s Hotline feature.
“We plan to include picnic areas, benches and possibly a
volleyball court,” said John Ghim, Public Works engineer.
The plan also includes a trail path around the park
perimeter and a concrete pad for possible ice skating during
winter.
Ghim said the recreation area will have a parking lot
located near X Corps Blvd.
Other new construction announced at the forum includes
creating a dog exercise area. An old youth soccer field near
the Pet Care Center on South Post will be renovated by
December, Ghim said.
During previous forums, Yongsan residents expressed
a need for a fenced-in area where dogs could run free to
Yongsan kicks off CFC season
With USAG-Yongsan Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch holding the ball, Commander Col. Dave Hall “kicks off” the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign-
Overseas fund drive Oct. 4, launches a “CFC football” to a team of unit coordinators during halftime at a Seoul American High School varsity football
game. The CFC-O campaign is the federal government’s largest workplace charity drive. See your unit representative for information on how you
can give. See related story on Page 12. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
AREA II
exercise. Hall said space on the Garrison is at a premium,
but after reviewing usage, the command found the necessary
space.
“It’s all about the voice of the people,” Hall said to forum
attendees.
A third construction project that is underway now brings
six new playgrounds to Itaewon Acres and Black Hawk
Village, said Diane Foster, Yongsan Housing Office.
The playgrounds should be finished before the end of
the year under a contract awarded Sept. 2.
“We are bringing in state-of-the-art playgrounds,” she
said. “When the construction is done, you will have nice
playgrounds.”
In other news at the forum:
MP courtesy checks
Military police now conduct courtesy checks of homes
on Yongsan Garrison and Hannam Village while occupants
are on leave, on temporary duty or participating in field
exercises. Housing residents need only complete a form
at the MP station. Emergency Services Director Ricky
Oxendine said MPs will make at least three checks a day,
but will not check on pets. “This is something we do can to
give back to the community,” Oxendine said.
PX overflow parking open
An overflow parking lot on the west side of the Main
Exchange is now open.
The two-level parking lot holds 109 parking spaces.
This was part of a summer-long project to add about 250
additional spaces at high-traffic areas around Yongsan
Garrison.
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Public Works Engineer John Ghim explains the concept of the new
family park to attendees at the monthly USAG-Yongsan Community
Information Forum. USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall
hosts the forum for key community leaders, family readiness groups
and tenant unit leadership. It meets the last Tuesday of each month
9-11 a.m. in the Community Services Building. — U.S. Army photo
by Kenneth Fidler
Halloween trick-or-treat Nov. 1
Halloween trick-or-treating is Saturday, Nov. 1, versus
Friday, Oct. 31. The established hours are 6-8:30 p.m. When
asked why Saturday and not the actual holiday, Hall said
Yongsan has “many people who live outside” Seoul. Having
trick-or-treat hours on Saturday will allow those Family
members in Area I to come back to Yongsan without having
to rush home from work.
Yongsan to observe
domestic violence
awareness month
By Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – October is
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and
the Garrison Family Advocacy Program has
scheduled events and activities to increase that
community awareness and to strengthen family
relationships.
“Domestic Violence Prevention Month is an
essential part of prevention,” said Paula Moore,
USAG-Yongsan Family Advocacy Program
manager. “It enables us to spotlight a pervasive
tragedy that is present in every community
worldwide. Domestic violence affects not only
our military families, but impacts mission
readiness and effectiveness of Soldiers in the field.
It is important that as a community we work to
put an end to domestic violence.”
Family Advocacy offers programs designed
to promote healthy families and relationships,
such as specialized seminars and play groups.
This year, programs target the family dynamic,
Moore said.
“We are promoting family togetherness and
healthy family rituals such as family game night,
reading to your children, and the importance
of family dinner,” she said. “It is amazing what
spending 15 quality minutes with your child
daily can do for their behavior, development
and self.”
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News & Notes
Fall Festival Saturday
The Fall Festival, the biggest commu-
nity event of the year, is set for Saturday.
Yongsan welcomes the entire U.S. Forces
Korea military community, Korean good
neighbors and top Korean entertainers.
The day kicks off with a parade start-
ing from the commissary at 10 a.m. The
festival starts at noon on the road next
to Collier Field House, with food booths,
information stations, vendors, games and
picnic tables lining the street. Throughout
the day, there will be contests and per-
formances at the main stage. Top Korean
entertainers begin performances at 5 p.m.
See a complete schedule on Page 30.
Flu Shots, Med Screenings at Festival
In conjunction with the Fall Festival, the
18th Medical Command will provide flu
shots, blood pressure tests and other lim-
ited medical screenings for retirees and
Servicemembers 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the
festival grounds.
Oktoberfest at Dragon Hill Lodge
This is the last weekend to enjoy Oktober-
fest Party at the Dragon Hill Lodge, 5-11
p.m. Friday and 6-11 p.m. Saturday. Ask
about special group reservation for groups
of 15 or more. Win a round-trip ticket to
any destination in the continental U.S. For
information, call Dragon Hill Lodge Guest
Services at 738-2222, Ext. 24.
Three Kingdoms Inn Closure
The Three Kingdom’s Inn Dining Facility
will close for renovations Oct. 31-Nov. 9.
It will open for business Nov. 10. For infor-
mation, call 738-7211.
Hispanic Heritage Month Program
The community is invited to the 8th U.S.
Army National Hispanic Program, hosted
by Special Troops Battalion-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.
Book Your Holiday Party Now
Available dates for organization holiday
parties are becoming limited at the Main
Post Club and Commiskey’s Restaurant.
The Main Post Club has rooms to accom-
modate 25 to 300 people. Commiskey’s
has rooms to accommodate 25 to 100. You
can also book a take-out party package or
have a party catered to your office or on-
post quarters. With a $250 minimum order,
delivery is free. For information, call 723-
5678, 738-7922, or 738-7923.
Smoking Cessation Classes
Monthly smoking cessation clinics are
available through 18th Medical Command
Health Promotions. For information, call
736-6693/3029.
10K Road Race
Join the community for a 10K Road Race
starting at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 18 at Collier Field
House For information, call 738-8608.
2nd Annual Dog Show
Join the community at the 2nd annual
Yongsan Dog Show 10 a.m.-1 p.m Oct. 25
at the Yongsan Commissary parking lot.
Contest Categories: are: ugliest dog, look-
alike, best tricks, best dressed and best of
show. For information, call 738-5254.
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 THE MORNING CALM
Soldiers attend professional baseball game,
experience Korean cheer at BOSS event
By Sgt. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – More than
80 Soldiers visited Jamsil Baseball Stadium
in Seoul, Korea, Oct. 1 to enjoy a Korean
Baseball Organization play-off game for a
trip sponsored by the Better Opportunities
for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers
program.
“We received some requests from our
BOSS representatives on the idea of going
to see an actual professional baseball game,”
said Staff Sgt. Machell White-Broderick,
BOSS event coordinator. “We thought it
was perfect; perfect because baseball is a
popular game in the States, and also because
it was time for us to do something off post
for a change.”
Soldiers cheered alongside Korean fans
from their seats as they watched the Doosan Korean and U.S. Soldiers follow a high-fly ball during the Oct. 1 Bears versus Twins game in anticipation
to start up their home run cheer. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Im Jin-min
Bears versus LG Twins game with the Bears
leading by two points in the first inning. watch thousand of fans all responding in “On our way back home, my friends and I
“I noticed there was a kind of cheer rhythm to his cheering command. We don’t were already talking about going to the next
‘conductor’ dressed in a uniform in front have those in the States.” baseball game.
of the crowd with a whistle leading them in When a homerun brought the Twins to HHC, USAG-Yongsan 1st Sgt. Darrin
what appeared to be planned and practiced a three point lead the crowd roared. Costello said, “It was a wonderful experience
cheers during every moment of action in “While in the States it is the players that for me and for the Soldiers to have a taste
the game,” said Pfc. Jeremiah VanEllis, 41st tend to be more aggressive. Korean games of Korean professional baseball and to get
Signal Battalion. “It was mind-blowing to tend to be more fan-involved,” VanEllis said. together to just have a good time.”
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Judith Fandrich spends her time at currently in the USAG-Yongsan Community Help Book.
several organizations in the community.
She has given an average of 15 hours a What impact does she have?
week with the American Forces Spouses Communications is the key to most program assistance for
Club, Department of Defense Dependent ACS. Without the compiled databases full of email addresses and
Schools, Partners-In-Education Parent telephone numbers, the relocation and outreach programs would
Representative and especially at the not have been able to provide timely and direct information
Army Community Service. to the client. By ensuring the accuracy of the numbers in the
telephone book, Fandrich has impacted and benefited the entire
Judith Fandrich What does she do? community by providing a single source for phone numbers.
Fandrich is the Outreach Database
Coordinator for Army Community Service under the program Why does she volunteer?
direction of Relocation Readiness Program Information and She volunteers because she wants to be involved and make a
Referral Program. Her volunteer work consists of creating, difference in the community. She assists in communicating with
editing and compiling the databases that includes at-risk at-risk community populations, helps ACS improve services and
populations of our community and compiling all survey enables ACS to empower those persons who would not normally
information. She also assisted in vetting the telephone numbers seek information to receive information.
If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Yongsan, call the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan volunteer
coordinator at 738-7510 or the American Red Cross at 738-3670.
DOMESTIC from Page 9
Here’s a look at the month’s activities: n Child find screenings: 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 20, K-16
nCouples classes: These two-hour seminars target couples who K-Kottage; Oct. 21, 10-11:30 a.m., ACS Hannam Village Outreach
want to strengthen their relationships. Center; 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 22, SAS Bldg 4211.
The Five Love Languages: Learn the five languages that will nBreast Feeding Support Group: Every second Tuesday of the
help you express heartfelt commitment to your mate and enhance month at Hannam Village Chapel, 10 a.m.
communication within your relationship 6-8 p.m., Oct. 14 in the nAnger Management for Children: Learn how to manage your
Army Community Service Classroom 2. The Marriage Garden: anger without getting into trouble. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Oct. 21, SAS
Learn skills for building and maintaining communication with Bldg 4211.
commitment for soon-to-be or newly married couples 6-8 p.m., Oct. nTreasure Hunt: The Treasure Hunt will be held during the Fall
22, ACS Hannam Village classroom; 6-8 p.m., Oct. 29, Yongsan Festival Saturday. Check-in is at the Family Advocacy booth. For
ACS Classroom 2. information call 738-8861.
nPlay groups: Family Advocacy sponsors free weekly play groups nStress and Anger Management Class: 2-3:30 p.m., Oct. 15,
for children 6 weeks to 4 years old. For complete details, call 738- ACS Classroom 2.
6810. Play Works: 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Hannam Village ACS nDomestic Abuse 5-K Run: 8 a.m., Oct. 18, Collier Field
Outreach Center. Wee Play: 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Yongsan’s House.
School Age Services, Bldg 4211. K-16 Pee Wee Play: 10-11:30 a.m., nDomestic Abuse Candlelight Vigil: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 25, at the
Mondays, K-Kottage, Bldg. T248. courtyard next to the USAG-Yongsan Fire Station.
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1 more weekend to enjoy

‘ein prosit der gemütlichkeit!’
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON –
Dragon Hill Lodge hosted the first
of two weekends for Oktoberfest
celebrations Oct. 3-4 and will
reconvene the fun Friday and
Saturday.
The opening celebration
included German-style foods and
musical performances by 8th U.S.
Army Band.
Rox a n n e Ho l l a n d , e ve n t
coordinator and DHL sales and
marketing director, announced
to the attending crowed, “This is
going to be like a real Oktoberfest
right here in Korea!”
German native Dave Hemmer,
a teacher at Osan High School,
acknowledged the authenticity of
the celebration.
“It is a wonderful opportunity to
enjoy something that comes close
to what is back at home,” Hemmer
said. “In fact, the Bavarian outfits,
the Bavarian tents, the Bavarian
flags … a lot of folks went through
a lot of effort to make this as
authentic as possible. We really
appreciate it.”
Of those most active in getting
the crowd going were the band
members, who taught kids and
adults how to do the chicken dance
and other traditional Oktoberfest
dances.
After each song, the band’s Staff
Sgt. Jeff Kridakorn would yell from
the stage, “Ein Prosit, ein prosit, der
gemütlichkeit!”
In English: “A toast, a toast, to
happiness!”
“It’s a lot of fun out here tonight,”
he said. “It’s such a good time just
getting to sing, dance and interact
with the audience.”
In addition to great food and
merry making, arm wrestling,
sausage eating and other contests
added to the occasion.
Winner of the sausage eating
contest, Zane Miagany, 8, Seoul
American Elementary School,
said, “I didn’t think I’d be able to
do it, but then I realized I have a
big appetite.” He added that he
enjoyed himself at Oktoberfest
and was pleased to take his prize, a
certificate for free ice cream.
Un Haugh, U.S. Forces Korea,
was also happy to receive the grand
prize she won in a drawing at the
end of the night. It was a round-
trip plane ticket to anywhere in the
continental United States.
“I wasn’t expecting this,” Haugh
said. “My husband Richard and I
were planning on taking a trip to
the states soon, so this will come
in handy!”
There is a drawing at the end
of each night. The two remaining
prizes are a trip for two to KyongJu
or Sorak Mountains, or one round-
trip flight to anywhere in the
continental United States.
This weekend 8th U.S. Army
Band will perform Friday only.
“The band is incredible,”
Holland said. “We’ll get the crowd
up and dancing. Closing night is
going to be fun.”

(Clockwise from top) Band member Spc. Chris Cason competes

in the nail-in-wood competition. As kids compete to eat a sausage faster
than the rest, one comes close to beating the competitor on his right,
Zane Miagany. Couple Dave and Susan Hemmer do the chicken dance to
win the final round of a dance-off competition. Un Mi Haugh, U.S. Forces
Korea, shows her ecstatic first reaction to her winning the Oktoberfest
grand prize of the night, a round-trip plane ticket to anywhere in the United
States. — U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
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CFC: make a world of difference

T
he Combined Federal Campaign to 100 percent of our Soldiers and Civilian
is about helping people! If you Employees.
want to make a big difference The CFC-O makes it easy to be generous.
with a small contribution to You can donate to the charitable organization
this year’s Campaign, consider donating a of your choice through payroll deduction,
moderate amount for the CFC-O cause. one-time cash payments or by credit card.
Last weekend, we “kicked If you want your
off” the CFC season during donation to come back to
half-time at the MWR field “Our leadership the Yongsan community,
near the high school. annotate “FSYP” on your
Event coordinator and in CFC-O will contribution slip. Last year,
overall champion of this allow us to $15,544 came back to the
year’s campaign, Sonja Garrison because of “FSYP”,
Goodman, has given her
continue this critical to continuing the
unwavering commitment tradition and high quality of life our
to make this year’s CFC-O show the world community deserves.
the best ever! USAG-Yongsan is one
Because of her creative, how much we of the top Garrisons in the
innovative thinking and your care.” world because of people
generous contributions, like you.
we are already leading the As third place winners in
peninsula in donations. We want to keep the 2008 Army Communities of Excellence
that momentum. competition, we are blazing the trail for
Last year, Yongsan led the way in U.S. others to follow. Our leadership in CFC-O
Forces Korea with more than $400,000 in will allow us to continue this tradition and
donations, and our goal this year is to raise show the world how much we care.
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Col. Dave Hall signs his Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas contribution form Oct. 1. Looking on are
the CFC Community Area Project Officers, Sonja Goodman (left) and Kimberly Cornelius. The drive runs
through Dec. 3. Contact your unit coordinator for more information. — U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jason
C. Adolphson
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Customer Management Service wants to hear from you!

CMS to launch garrison feedback the corporate portion of the survey. They can rate the performance
of the services and the importance of the service in relation to the What is CMS?
survey starting Oct. 20 accomplishment of their units’ missions.
“This is a brilliant feedback service for Soldiers and their Three distinct mechanisms are employed to
Information Courtesy of IMCOM-Korea CMS families across all installations,” said Larry Shields, the IMCOM
provide a 360-degree view of the delivery and
receipt of installation programs and services.
Korea Region CMS coordinator. “All customers will be able to rate Individual, Constituent Group, and Corporate
feedback comprise the three tiers.
Customer Management Service will launch its annual Customer how well the services they receive match their expectations. We can
Assessment Survey Oct. 20 to gain a better perspective on the use this feedback to improve services, which will improve readiness Individual—The Interactive Customer
Evaluation (ICE) system is the major component
quality of post services available to Army communities in Korea. and retention.” of individual feedback. It provides directed
CMS is Installation Management Command’s latest program From Oct. 20 to 31, all Soldiers, family members, retirees, feedback of services received by individuals
used to highlight customer care. The program along with the veterans and DoD civilians can participate in the survey, where and promotes direct and rapid interaction
between service providers and constituents.
upcoming survey allows leaders to collect customer feedback they will be asked to rate the performance and importance of Other forms of individual feedback include
and use the data to evaluate and improve delivery of installation services of interest to them functional surveys, IG Action Requests, and dial
in or write-in inquiries.
programs and services. The survey covers services provided by These surveys represent an opportunity to provide a
every agency in the garrison, from the ID card section and Family comprehensive review and report of the garrison services they use. Constituent Groups- CMS encompasses the
entire Army Team—The Constituents include:
Housing, to Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. Where the Interactive Customer Feedback system only captures Soldiers (Active, ARNG, USAR), retirees,
The assessment is divided into two main categories, corporate individual customer satisfaction data from a single provider based veterans, Department of the Army Civilians,
and constituent, which are accessed from the same web link available on a single transaction, the assessments will capture a broader and their family members. Each part of the team
is unique in its relationship to The Army. CMS
through garrison websites starting Oct. 20. When a customer perspective. attempts to accommodate these differences
begins the survey, they will be asked to provide demographic data “This survey is incredibly important,” Shields said. “This is the and uses constituent group feedback to
determine the perceptions of service delivery
that will automatically direct them to the appropriate corporate or first chance for everyone to provide input into a comprehensive and level of customer satisfaction as it affects
constituent assessment. This ensures family members or retirees, assessment of garrison services. The more who take the survey, the these designated groups. Issues that cannot
be resolved at the community level are voted
for example, will not be asked to rate services like the Central Issue better the data. There are thousands in the garrison communities on by the Constituent Group Representatives
Facility or the Ammunition Supply Point – two services used only who can make their voice heard.” and the mission command representatives and
by Soldiers. The data will be returned to the installation in November, then sent to the Installation Commander. Issues
that cannot be resolved at the installation/
Data provided by unit commanders, command sergeants major, where it will be used to identify and document best practices in community level are forwarded to the CSM
first sergeants, senior civilians and senior staff will be captured in areas and develop plans for improvement in others. Regional Coordinator who works with the
proponents at the Region level to track trends
and resolve issues.
USACRC launches Range & Weapons Safety Toolbox Corporate Feedback- Corporate Feedback is a
semi-annual assessment system that provides
The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center has developed a Range & Weapons Safety Toolbox to help Commanders and Leaders prevent weapons direct feedback to IMCOM from mission
handling accidents on military ranges. From fiscal 2000 through the first quarter of fiscal 2008, 62 Class A through C weapons-handling accidents occurred on commanders including Brigade and Battalion
military ranges. While many of these accidents resulted in relatively minor injuries with limited time lost from duty, 13 Soldiers were fatally injured and five level Commanders, Command Sergeants
Soldiers will live the remainder of their lives with a physical impairment or disability. The Range & Weapons Safety Toolbox is a collection of resources to help Major/Sergeants Major, First Sergeants/
commanders and leaders establish and maintain an effective range safety program. The new site hosts reference materials, such as publications, training support Master Sergeants, and senior staff members of
organizations that are tenants on the installation
packages and a variety of training aids, as well as links to other sites and tools like the Defense Ammunition Center Explosive Safety Toolbox and the Ground
and supported by an installation’s garrison.
Risk Assessment Tool, which is designed to assist in identifying hazards and controls for various missions. The toolbox can be accessed through the USACRC
website at https://crc.army.mil/rangeweaponssafety. Courtsey of Combat Readiness/Safety Center
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EUSA Band performs in two culture festivals

Eighth Army Public Affairs

The Eighth U.S. Army rock band

performed at the 2008 Chungju World
Martial Arts Festival Saturday and the
Gimjae International Horizon Festival
Sunday.
The 9-man band played many popular
rock songs such as Bon Jovi’s ‘It’s My
Life’ and Maroon Five’s ‘This Love’ for
enthusiastic crowds during their 40-minute
performances. In Gimjae they had requests
for encores.
“We enjoy when we are on stage. We are
having fun and it is a great feeling to get the
crowd going. Best part of all is sharing our
culture with them and learning about theirs.
It is a big thing for both parties, bringing
rock and roll to the locals!” said SGT Jordan
Armstrong, front man of the EUSA band.
Coordinated through the Eighth Army’s
Good Neighbor Program, the goal of the
concerts was to build friendship between
Koreans and Americans through exposure
to each other’s culture and customs.
The EUSA rock band performs during 2008 Gimjae International Horizon Festival on Oct. 5 — Courtesy photo

IMCOM-Korea hosts Organization Day

Installation Management Command-Korea Region will hold its Organization Day Oct. 17 at Commiskey’s Club. Activities
will include water balloon toss, horseshoes, table games, mini-golf and Texas hold’em. Cost is $11 for lunch and $3
for participation in Mini Golf. Children eat free. RSVP to your division required by 15 Oct.

Oct. 10-16

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Eagle Eye Sisterhood of Traveling Pants 2
CASEY (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Eagle Eye (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Eagle Eye Pineapple Express
(PG13) 6:30 / 8:30 p.m. No Show (R) 7:30 p.m. No Show
Pineapple Express Pineapple Express (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m.

Kung Fu Panda Kit Kittredge: American Girl

HENRY X-Files
Mama Mia! (PG) 1 p.m. (G) 3 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m. Wanted Mummy: Dragon Emperor
768-7724 (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Wall-E Space Chimps Sisterhood of the Traveling Mirrors

Sisterhood of the Traveling Hellboy II: Golden Army
HUMPHREYS Eagle Eye (G) 3:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 p.m.
Pants 2 Pants 2 (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. Eagle Eye (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
Eagle Eye (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716 (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY Swing Vote Sisterhood of the Traveling Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Pineapple Express Eagle Eye No Show No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m. Pants 2 (PG) 7 p.m.
(R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
730-5412 (PG13) 7 p.m.

X-Files: I Want to Believe Pineapple Express

KUNSAN (PG13) 6 p.m. Pineapple Express (R) 6 Mirrors
Siisterhood of Traveling Pants 2 (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. Siisterhood of Traveling Pants 2 No Show No Show No Show (R) 6 p.m.
782-4987 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua Beverly Hills Chihuahua Beverly Hills Chihuahua

OSAN (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 1 p.m. Pineapple Express Siisterhood of Traveling Pants 2 Death Race Death Race
Pineapple Express Pineapple Express Pineapple Express (R) 4 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
784-4930 (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 3:30 / 6 / 8:30 p.m.

RED CLOUD Lakeview Terrace Step Brothers Pinapple Express Siisterhood of Traveling Pants 2 Swing Vote No Show Eagle Eye
(PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620

Pineapple Express Lakeview Terrace

STANLEY (R) 7 p.m. Lakeview Terrace Mama Mia! Beverly Hills Chihuahua Pineapple Express
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show
Sisterhood of Traveling Pants 2 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
732-5565 X-Files
(PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.

Swing Vote Swing Vote Step Brothers Step Brothers

Eagle Eye Eagle Eye Eagle Eye (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Mama Mia! Mama Mia! Swing Vote Swing Vote
Space Chimps Space Chimps Space Chimps (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. Mummy: Dragon Emperor Mummy: Dragon Emperor X-Files X-Files
(PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
OCTOBER 10, 2008
Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Catholic Mass Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
0900
1215
0930
CRC Warrior Chapel
West Casey Chapel
Camp Hovey Chapel
Later Day Saints
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
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Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Protestant
Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel (Liturgical) Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
1000 South Post Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
1030 K-16 Chapel Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
1100 Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary
Contemporary KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Korean
Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel Korean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Seventh-Day Adventist Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
(Bible Study) Mass
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Catholic Services 1130 Camp Carroll
Mass Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
KATUSA Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Jewish
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Episcopal 1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel Jewish
For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Catholic Services army.mil, 723-6707
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Saturday
1130
1700
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205
Memorial Chapel
Memorial Chapel
Memorial Chapel
Hannam Chapel to host ‘Hallelujah Night’
Tues/Wed
1st Sat.
1205
0900
Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel
Memorial Chapel
Hannam Village Chapel will host “Hallelujah Night” as an
alternative to Halloween at Hannam Village Ballfield Nov. 1
Jewish Services
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel (Saturday) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All participants can enjoy food,
games and prizes. All are welcome.
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Be aware: October is...

Domestic Abuse Prevention Month

Remember the number 153 from any

DSN phone. 153 (or 0505-764-5997 from cell
or commercial phone) is the new Domestic Violence
Victim Advocacy Hotline for all Army garrisons,
staffed 24/7 to provide services such as emotional
support, information and referral for actual or
potential abuse, safety planning, and restricted
reporting.

(Top Left) 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. Each Army garrison in Korea hosts
similar events, highlighting the importance of
preventing domestic abuse.

(Far Left) Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P.

Saulnier signed the proclamation, emphasizing
the importance of domestic abuse prevention
in the U.S. Army. — U.S. Army photos by Kim,
Keun-kyo

Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
(Right) U.S. Army Garrison-Casey held a Health Fair Oct. 4 with information booths offering
guidance on topics like breast cancer awareness, domestic abuse prevention and overall
healthly living tips. Garrisons around Korea offer similar events. USAG-Yongsan will host
a Retiree Appreciation Day featuring helpful health information and services in conjunction
with the post’s Oct. 11 Fall Festival. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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Far East District’s Book Drive for local school BOSS Han River Casino Cruise tickets on sale!
FOCUS ON FITNESS Korea Region MWR
broadens Good Neighbor Program
with Randy Behr
GNP Book Drive 33: Lt. Col. Michael Neaverth (Right), US Army Corps of Engineers Far East
District Deputy Commander shows Hyoje Elementary School kids English books that FED
donated as part of its Good Neighbor Program, September 30. Standing at the far left is the
school’s principal, Han Sung-kak. — U.S. Army photo by Joe Campbell
By Kim Chong-yun
FED Public Affairs
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Far
East District conducted book drives and
delivered English books to the Seoul Hyoje
Elementary School located nearby the FED
compound, September 30. This event is
part of the FED Good Neighbor Program
to reach out to the Korean community
through cultural and educational exchanges
promoting mutual understanding of one
another.
“It will be very helpful for me and my
students to have many English books. I will
be able to use them as teaching materials
for my class,” said Kim Hae-wook, one of
school’s English teachers.
This book drive was the second outreach
program between FED and the school
since FED established its good neighbor
relationship with the local community in
June when FED invited 44 students to its
organization day event.
“I think it is great that my school is
located very close to FED and I also hope to
build up a very close relationship together,”
Kim added.
FED collected new and used books to
be used to help teach English and donated
nearly 200 books to the school. A lot of
FED employees and the Second Hand
Rose Thrift Store on Yongsan showed great
interest in this good neighbor program by
donating a wide variety of books. More
books are expected to be collected and will
be sorted and delivered to the school in the
Ditch the workout, join the party
Zumba Fitness is offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Trent Gym
(by the PX), upstairs
Contact Shelton Coonfield, Fitness Instructor
at 010-2041-7546 or via e-mail at
fiercefit@hotmail.com
NEWS
of chance.
Servicemembers wishing to attend the
near future.
“The Far East District and its employees
are excited about any chance to engage with
our close Korean neighbors. We are thankful
to have the opportunity to be associated with
this fine school, its faculty, and students;
and any partnership and friendships we
can establish can be beneficial for us all,”
said Lt. Col. Michael Neaverth, the deputy
commander of FED who visited the school
to hand over books.
Hyoje Elementary School is one of the
oldest Korean elementary schools boasting
its 113-year history. “It is very meaningful
that FED established the Good Neighbor
relationship with Hyoje because the school
was used as a US Army base camp during
the Korean War,” said Kim Bok-dong, Vice
Chairman of Jongno District Council.
“My school has a plan to make a
new English classroom this year and
FED’s book donation will help the kids’
English education,” said Han Sung-kak,
the principal of the school. Han said having
this good neighbor program with FED
will be very inspiring to the school and the
students to have more interest in English
language and culture and will also help to
better understand other through frequent
contacts. “I want to thank all of our good
neighbors at FED who donated books for
my school.”
Anyone wishing to donate elementary
school level books (no magazines) for this
good neighbor program may email the
FED Public Affairs Office at fedpao@usace.
army.mil.
THE MORNING CALM
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers are Han River Casino Cruise should contact
ready to set sail on the BOSS Han River their local Community Activities Center
Casino Cruise on Saturday, October 18th. or BOSS representatives for registration
The Han River Cruise has become an information. Although the deadline is 14
annual BOSS event due to its extreme Oct to purchase tickets, seating is limited
success and popularity amongst the BOSS so we recommend you purchase your
soldiers. tickets well in advance. Ticket is $30. No
The cruise will provide the attendees registration/payments will be accepted on
with a buffet dinner and the opportunity the day of event.
to play casino-style games to include black The cruise is just one of the many activities
jack, poker, chuck-a-luck, roulette and craps provided to single and unaccompanied
using BOSS chips. For those who do not service members by the BOSS program.
want to play, the cruise will offer live music The Korea Region BOSS is unique because
and magnificent scenery. Participation geographic bachelors are also allowed to
will be given BOSS chips when they come participate in events. Through the BOSS
aboard the boat. At the end of the cruise, program, service members are afforded
the Soldiers will get an opportunity to bid on opportunities to improve their quality of
prizes with the chips they have accumulated life, interact with the local community and
during the cruise and pick the best dressed in get out and experience some of the beautiful
the Casino Royale Dress Contest. All games scenery, rich culture and long history that
of chance for this event are played with game Korea offers.
chips, which cannot be exchanged for cash For more information, contact USAG-
but may be redeemed for prizes during the Red Cloud 732-6664; USAG-Yongsan
event. 738-5254; USAG-Humphreys 753-8825;
No cash or other form of money may USAG-Daegu 764-4123 or IMCOM-Korea
be used during this event to play a game BOSS 725-6070.
FALCONS FOOTBALL
Seoul American High School Falcons football player Trinadai Stansil (2) tries to move around
a defender Oct. 4 during a Falcons' game against the Korean team, ADT CAPS. The Falcons
won 45-27. SAHS plays its Homecoming Game Saturday at 2 p.m. against the Daegu American
High School Warriors. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
2008 Warrior Country Wrestling Championship results
WOMEN'S DIV NO ENTRY
MEN'S DIV
139 LBS (2) #1. Semi-Final PFC. RYAN WILSON 3-1 PFC. JORDAN TYRRELL
#2. Championship PFC. RYAN WILSON 3-1 PFC. JORDAN TYRRELL
152 LBS (2) #1. Semi-Final SPC. PATRICK RAUTERT 3-1 PFC. MICHAEL WEINBERA
#2. Championship SPC. PATRICK RAUTERT 3-1 PFC. MICHAEL WEINBERA
167 LBS (4) #1. Pre-Elimination PV2. ANTHONY STEWART Fall PFC. MATTHEW NEUBERT
#2. Pre-Elimination PFC. JOSHUA ASHTON 3-1 SPC. SETH BOLDEN
#3. Pre-Elimination SPC. SETH BOLDEN Fall PFC. MATTHEW NEUBERT
#4. Quarter-Final PFC. JOSHUA ASHTON Fall PV2. ANTHONY STEWART
#5. Semi-Final SPC. SETH BOLDEN 3-1 PV2. ANTHONY STEWART
#6. Championship PFC. JOSHUA ASHTON 3-1 SPC. SETH BOLDEN
187 LBS (3) #1. Pre-Elimination SSGT. STACY SPARKS
#2. Quarter-Final SSGT. STACY SPARKS
3-1
Fall
PFC. DAVID RUTH
SFC. SAMSON VONGSY
#3. Semi-Final PFC. DAVID RUTH 4-0 (Injury) SFC. SAMSON VONGSY
#4. Championship PFC. DAVID RUTH 3-1 SSGT. STACY SPARKS
#5. Championship (IF) SSGT. STACY SPARKS Fall PFC. DAVID RUTH
213 LBS (4) #1. Pre-Elimination
#2. Pre-Elimination
PFC. ROBERT ALSBROOK
1LT. ANTHONY DUNKIN
3-1
Fall
SPC. NATHAN BURT
PFC. STEVEN ADAMS
#3. Pre-Elimination
#4. Quarter-Final
SPC. NATHAN BURT
1LT. ANTHONY DUNKIN
Fall
Fall
PFC. STEVEN ADAMS
PFC. ROBERT ALSBROOK
#5. Semi-Final PFC. ROBERT ALSBROOK 3-1 SPC. NATHAN BURT
#6. Championship 1LT. ANTHONY DUNKIN Fall PFC. ROBERT ALSBROOK
275 LBS (1) Uncontested Winner PFC. PHILLIP R. BATES
275+ LBS (1) Uncontested Winner 1LT. JAMES A. HOLLIS
TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 17 MEN'S - 11 WOMEN'S - 0
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602nd Aviation Support Battalion Soldiers Train with Claymore Mines at MPRC
By Spc. M. Benjamin Gable
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

USAG Humphreys – Soldiers

from 602nd Aviation Support Battalion,
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, recently
participated in Claymore anti-personnel
mine training at the Multi-Purpose Range
Complex.
MPRC, also known as the Korea Training
Center, is used by units based in Korea for
live-fire training using both ground and
air weaponry. MPRC boasts the ability to
support any type of training exercise for 2nd
Infantry Division units and their Soldiers.
The training began with classroom
instruction. The Army requires all of its
Soldiers be able to properly deploy and
emplace the M18A1 Claymore anti-
personnel mine. This, along with the
summer turnover of troops leaving Korea
and fresh faces arriving, compelled the
instructors to start with the basics.
“We have a massive turnover of Soldiers
in the summertime,” said Chief Warrant
Officer Eric Brathwaite, a headquarters
platoon leader with the 602nd ASB and
Claymore training officer in charge. “This
way, the new Soldiers have the advantage Black smoke rises through the air after Sgt. Adan Rivera, an aircraft electrician with 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation
of actually being in the unit of action and Brigade, detonates a claymore mine during training at the Multi-Purpose Range Complex, Sept. 23. During the ten-day training event at MPRC,
gaining valuable experience.” located about 20 miles northeast of Camp Casey, Soldiers learned how to employ and operate claymore mines and performed other warrior drills
During the classroom training, Soldiers and tasks. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. M. Benjamin Gable
learned the history of the Claymore and its
use in previous conflicts. the 602nd Soldiers moved to the training claymore mine. “We are incorporating safety into a
Soldiers also learned the three methods of grounds to test their skills. As the Soldiers looked on, they saw live-fire training event without decreasing
deploying the mine--command detonation The training area, located against the firsthand how to properly employ and training value,” said Chief Warrant Officer
using the firing system; uncontrolled, or mountainside, consists of a detonation area, detonate the weapon system. Monty Vizcaya, the Battalion Safety
detonating by the enemy; and time delayed a firing position and a safety area for Soldiers “It’s important we learn how to use the Officer.
detonation, which uses a fuse igniter and a wearing their Interceptor body armor and claymore mine,” said Pfc. Betty Martin, an The training event concluded with
timer to set off the mine at a later time. Kevlar helmets. automated logistical specialist with her first no incidents on the range and all who
Soldiers used the command detonation Instructors reeled out a firing wire and duty station here. “This is something we participated learned how to safely employ a
manner of employment during hands on checked the blasting cap that detonates the could be using in battle at any time.” valuable tool which may come in use when
training. mine. After conducting safety checks, they Although training was the focal point of they change duty stations and deploy to an
After 20 minutes of classroom training, counted down and detonated the M18A1 the exercise, safety was the implied task. area of conflict.

35th Air Defense

Artillery Brigade
Soldiers reenlist
at Osan ceremony
OSAN AIR BASE – Sgt. Angelique
Smith (left) and Pfc. Marco Davis (right),
both with 35th Air Defense Artillery
Brigade, pledge the Army a few more
years of service during their reenlistment
ceremony here Oct. 9. Maj. Shelia D.
Jenkins, the brigade’s logistics officer,
swore in the two soldiers. Smith made the
commitment to serve an additional two
years, based on the needs of the Army
and Davis reenlisted for five more years
and his choice of next duty assignment
at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. — U.S. Army
photo by Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich
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News & Notes
Events at the Super Gym Opening
Tour the new Super Gym and take part in our
Community Information, Wellness and Job
Fair on Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. until 2
p.m. Take a tour of the facilities at the Super
Gym and learn more about living a healthier
and fitter lifestyle. Also, explore full and part-
time employment opportunities with agencies
ranging from AAFES to Child and Youth
Services.
2008 AFAP coming soon!
The 2008 Army Family Action Plan conference
will be held between Oct. 15-17 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.
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
and comments to area3info@korea.army.mil
by Friday, 17 October.
Child Care Recruitment Workshop
We have 15 positions to fill (child caregivers,
administrative, and professional). U.S., Korean,
and all other nationalities are welcome.
Where: Child Development Center
When: Saturday, November 3, 1000-1400
For more information, call 753-8321
Office 2007 Training
The AREA III DOIM is offering classes on MS
Office 2007 for the AREA III community. The
course, offered in English and Korean, will
feature the Getting Started Tutorials, basic
changes, and links to other training websites.
The training will familiarize functional users
with MS Office 2007.
Where: Bldg 1272 DOIM Class Room
When: Mon-Fri 1300-1500
POC: Will Murdock at 754-3608 or
william.murdock@korea.army.mil
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Make sure you conduct monthly breast self-
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-
0352orviae-mailatelisabethtownley@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. All children who need
a PPD or Hepatitis A booster can check-in
to the immunization clinic without a doctor’s
appointment. For more info call 753-7658.
We Want Your Stories!
Wewanttopublishyourstoriesandphotos
in The Morning Calm Weekly and on the
USAGHumphreysCommandChannel.
Pleasesendanyinformationandproducts
totheU.S.ArmyGarrisonHumphreysPublic
AffairsOfficeatrobert.h.mcelroy@korea.
army.mil or call DSN 754-8598.
AREA III
Garrison to conduct annual customer service assessments
By Jaynene Smith
USAG Humphreys Customer Service Officer
usag hu m p h r ey s – USAG
Humphreys will conduct its first-annual
Customer Service Assessment Oct. 20-31
to gather input from the community on the
quality of services provided here.
Customer Service Assessments are a core
component of the new garrison Customer
Management Services program. The purpose
of the program is to ensure community
members have a voice in the quality and
quantity of installation services.
The assessments measure the quality
of Army services and provide the garrison
leadership with an appraisal of garrison
support from the customer’s perspective.
The assessment identifies deficiencies
and potential resource shortfalls and
provides information to help improve
service delivery.
The Customer Service Assessment is a
Suwon Recreation Center names Top Gunn Winners
By Bob Frace
Suwon Recreation Manager
SUWON AIR BASE – The Suwon
Recreation Center named its newest Top
Gunn award winners recently. Throughout
this quarter the Soldiers have continually
participated in the Morale Welfare and
Recreation tournaments here.
Soldiers, Airmen and KATUSAs have
competed in events such as Ping Pong, 8 ball
9 ball, Video Madden 09 and other events
as part of the Top Gunn challenge.
“This is part of our weekly recreation
events,” said Ray Nichols Jr. the event
coordinator. “Soldiers compete to see who
will win the infamous Top Gunn trophy
and all the bragging rights that come with
it. Each receives points for each event they
participate in and win.”
This quarter’s winner is Sgt. Eugene
Sieren, Echo Battery 3rd Battalion 2nd Air
Defense Artillery.
The second-place winner was Pfc.
Zachery Johnson; third-place went to Pfc.
Victor Taylor, also of E Battery 3-2 ADA.
Exceptional Family Member Program registration key to a smooth transition
By Alexander Carter
USAG Humphreys EFMP Coordinator
USAG HUMPHREYS – The purpose
of Exceptional Family Member Program
is to work in concert with military and
civilian agencies to provide a comprehensive,
coordinated, multiagency approach for
community support, housing, medical,
educational, and personnel services to
families with special needs.
The EFMP has several objectives:
• To assess, document, and code the
special education and medical needs of
eligible Family Members in all locations,
and forward these coded needs to the
military personnel agencies listed in Army
Regulation 608-75, EFMP, paragraph 3–1
for consideration during the assignment
process.
• To consider the medical needs of the
Exceptional Family Member (EFM) during
simple, web based survey that should take
approximately 30 minutes to complete from
your home or office. Enter your ratings using
radio buttons and drop down menus. You
can enter comments for each garrison service
provider or organization.
Note – The link to the survey is unavailable
but will be published when available in the
Morning Calm Weekly and on the Humphreys
Command Channel.
Another part of the assessment is
the Corporate Assessment, directed at
the garrison’s leadership. The Corporate
Assessment will be sent out via e-mail to
garrison leaders E-8 and above as well as
civilian managers.
What your Installation Customer Service
Officer needs from you and what you can
expect to see and do:
• Complete assessments during survey
window to determine importance and
performance ratings for each directorate.
• Identify areas that require improvement
The most-recent Suwon Air Base Top Gunn winners are shown here. From left are: Ray
Nichols, Suwon Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan A. Pinkney, 3rd
Battalion 2nd ADA command sergeant major, Pfc. Victor Taylor, PFC Zachery Johnson, Sgt.
Eugene Sieren, Major John C. Mountcastle, executive officer 3-2 ADA and Bob Frace, Suwon
Recreation Manager. — U.S. Army photo by Capt. Christopher Clemente
the continental United States (CONUS)
and outside the continental United States
(OCONUS) assignment process. To assign
Soldiers to an area where the EFM’s
medical and special education needs can be
accommodated, provided there is a valid
personnel requirement for the Soldier’s grade
and specialty.
• To provide a mechanism for Department
of the Army civilians to inform the gaining
medical activity and Department of Defense
Dependents Schools of the arrival of
dependent children with special education
and medically related service needs.
• To ensure that all eligible family
members receive information and assistance
needed to involve them with community
support services to meet their needs.
EFMP screening is required if you are
requesting one of the following: OCONUS-
OCONUS moves, Foreign Service Tour
Extension, AIP, Inter-Theaters Transfers,
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with specific comments on deficiencies
and recommendations if rated less than
satisfactory or not important.
• Determine the top five mission critical
functions for each directorate.
The results of the survey will be shared
with the community and garrison leadership
at a date to be determined.
For more information concerning
Customer Management Services (CMS)
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: http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/
v2.2/Community/CMS.asp.
At USAG Humphreys, we place our
community FIRST – Feedback, Issues,
Resolution, Solutions, Today. We are
dedicated to providing world-class delivery
of Army standard services to our community
and want to ensure that your voice is heard
on issues that affect your quality of life.
Command Sponsorships, addition to orders
or to add new members to orders and to
enroll in the local DoDDS school if your
school-age Family Member is in Korea in a
non-command sponsorship status.
In order to complete EFMP registration
you should have the following documents:
sponsor completes DA Form 5888, Family
Member Deployment Screening Sheet,
blocks 1-7, S-1 or military personnel office
authenticates DA Form 5888, block 8a-e
and primary medical provider completes
DA Form 5888, Part B 9-10 and the
sponsor contacts Ralph Ford at 738-5000
or email: poss.ford@us.army.mil and scans
DA Form 5888 and the DA Form 7246,
EFMP Screening Questionnaire for medical
processing.
For additional information on EFMP and
registration call 753-3271.
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Humphreys Spotlight: LaVita Vincent, Army Community Services
Reflections on seven years of service to Soldiers and Families
Throughout her time with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Army Community Service LaVita Vincent helped Soldiers and Spouses prepare for life after the Army through personal counseling and
her Employment Seminars. She’s shown here with Liz Henderson. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
Sheridan, Ark. native LaVita Vincent worked as the
Employment Manager at Humphreys Army Community Service
for about the last seven years. She recently departed for a position
with USAG Daegu ACS as the Mobilization, Deployment and
Volunteer coordinator. Vincent’s husband Phil, who worked
at the Humphreys Safety Office recently began serving as the
USAG Daegu Safety Manager.
Q: First, why don’t you tell us a little bit about
yourself?
A: I’ve been here for almost seven years, I came aboard as
a contractor and then they made it a GS. I’ve been here ever
since in the same position. I’ve got to fill in as a relocation
person…as a volunteer coordinator…fill in as the ACS
director and all the time having fun as an employment
manager.
Q: What’s been the most rewarding position for you?
A: The one I’m in now. The Employment Manager would
definitely have to be my most rewarding because I’m very
passionate about that. Helping Soldiers transition from the
military to the civilian world; helping spouses to try to locate
jobs here or back in the States. When a light bulb goes off in
a class and I see that they understand how to do the resume
or they understand how to get through an interview or a
spouse gets a job that ‘s been looking for six months and
she comes in and tells me, that’s very rewarding.
Q: What from your own experience has made you
good at that?
A: I would have to say, pulling from my own life, the
fact that my husband is a retiree. We’ve had the opportunity
to travel around and we move every three years like a lot
of spouses do, sometimes even more so; having diversity in
jobs and places to live, cultures, having had that opportunity
myself I think it’s easier to pass it on because you know how
hard it is, you know the struggles that they have. I saw the
struggles my husband had when he went through it. So,
taking what he went through and what I went through,
you marry it together you learn from that and listen to all
the people in the organizations around you who have had
vast experience and knowledge before you and you take that
and bits from everybody and you use it.
AREA III
Q: Is there one lesson that you’ve learned or one thing
that stands out in your experience; is it perseverance,
sticking to what you want to do or what you know?
A: I think the one thing that would stand out for most
people in this would be a willingness to accept change,
because change is inevitable. It’s going to come no matter
where you are and accepting a challenge and being creative
enough to get out of a box. Don’t think that everything is a
cookie cutter because everybody and everything is different.
If we can learn to express ourselves in different ways, learn
how to get out of the box and be creative in a job, change
it to a different one if you want to be a nurse you’ll be a
health promotion coordinator. Instead of being an admin
officer you’ll be a protocol officer. I think diversity and just
being willing to accept change.
Q: At the same time, you don’t want to compromise
though, right? We all think we’re capable of doing a certain
thing; have you ever been tempted to take a job to get your
foot in the door?
A: I think most people are, especially spouses because
over here jobs are so far and few between. With the job
market here…some people are to the position that they need
to take a job whether it is what they really want or not. Other
people are fortunate enough that they can wait for the job
that they are passionate about. I would encourage anybody
if you can do a job that you are passionate about that’s the
one you’re going to love. If you can find something that you
really care about and you’re passionate that’s where you’re
going to be successful and the organization will be successful.
But, sometimes you just have to settle for something as a
stepping stone. Take what you get in that job and use it as
a stepping stone to develop you for your next job.
Q: In your employment seminars you say to try to
learn a little bit from every experience, even the negative
experiences. Say you do an interview, it may not go well
but take a step back afterward and try to learn, ‘Okay, why
didn’t it go well?’ So self analysis is the key.
A: Absolutely. Every time when you write a resume, you
have to look back at it…there’s an evaluation checklist for
a resume…you look at it, ‘Did I do this? Did I use only
two pages? Did I have enough white space? Did I use the
right font?’ The same thing with the interview, ask yourself,
‘What question did I answer wrong? Where did I answer
that I could have answered right?’ And, we have to do that
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in every job that we’re in because even the job I’m in now I
have to ask myself Is there something I could have done in
that class that would have made a difference, that would have
made it better. How can I improve it? If we’re all doing that
then we should steadily be improving and making things
better for the next person.
Q: Do you have a favorite memory or favorite
experience from here?
A: Oh God, there’s so many memories from here, I have
lots, I have lots of memories from here. I would probably
say the employment seminars. The employment seminars,
to me, when those were started and they just kept evolving
to where we went into having the interview sessions, having
the fashion show and setting the fashion show to music, it
just seems to keep growing and getting better. I think that
is probably a really good memory as far as classes or events
that I have done.
As far as memories I say it’s going to be the staff. Being
in this location for as long as I have you get an opportunity
to meet and learn a lot from the staff and you get to take
it with you. So I have a lot of good memories from the
staff that’s here and a lot from the community because I’ve
had a lot of support from the command on down. All of
the departments, the organizations. Every time I’ve had
an event or program that I’m doing and I’ve called on any
of them I’ve never been told ‘No.’ So, I’m very fortunate
that I’ve had their support 100 percent over the years and
for that I’m truly grateful because they have helped this
program a lot.
Q: Is there any last thing you’d like to say to the
community?
A: I would just like to say a big ‘Thank you’ to, starting
with the commander, to all of the division chiefs, the
organizations, the ACS staff and, last but not least, the
community, because without them and the support that
they’ve given me this program would not be where it is
today. I’m just very thankful for that opportunity to have
been able to work here and to share in this community and
the transition that Humphreys is going through.
Also, going from this ACS to that (Daegu) ACS is still
home and together it’s still ‘One Team One Fight’ and no
matter if I’m here or I’m there I’m still fighting for ACS
and what our mission and our goal is and that’s to serve the
Soldiers and Families.
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OCTOBER 10, 2008
Customer Management Services
a new, powerful voice for garrison customers
By Robert Bridgewater
Plans, Analysis and Intergration Office
CAMP HENRY – A new program is
being implemented at USAG Daegu that
will enable the community to give valuable
feedback to service providers and improve the
level of service they receive at the Garrison.
The Customer Management Services
program provides the Garrison with an
integrated approach to customer service
through a three-tiered process which
includes the Interactive Customer Evaluation
(ICE), the Community FIRST Quarterly
Resolution process and an Annual Customer
Service Assessment.
USAG Daegu’s new Customer Services
Officer, Mr. Robert Bridgewater, recently
attended an intense one-week CMS training
course in Atlanta, Ga., in preparation for the
program’s implementation this year.
“The Customer Management Services
program enables Soldiers, the civilian
workforce, family members, veterans and
retirees to evaluate how well the Garrison is
providing services,” explained Bridgewater.
“It is the ‘Voice of the Customer’, with which
the customer determines how well each service
provider is performing and how important
those services actually are – because you’re only
as good as your customer says you are.”
According to Bridgewater, ICE provides
customers feedback from service providers
within 72 hours on issues they are concerned
Team Daegu holds Winter Safety Day training
By Pfc. Brittany Loupe
19th ESC PAO
CAMP WALKER – Across the Korean
peninsula, the winter months are quickly
approaching, increasing the risks to Soldiers
and equipment as the temperatures start
to drop.
To lower the risk of accidents and injuries,
Soldiers and civilians assigned to 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
filled Camp Henry’s theater to participate
in a Winter Safety Day Campaign training
event, Oct. 2.
“Our commanding general (Brig. Gen.
Xavier Lobeto) is a staunch advocate of the
Team Daegu concept,” explained Charles
‘Safety Guy’ Ryan, 19th ESC Safety
Manager, “so we invited other units here to
Camp Henry to participate in the training,
such as Combat Support Coordination Team
#2 and elements of the 25th Transportation
Battalion.”
Ryan designed the morning’s classes
with the 8th Army 2008 Winter Accident
Prevention Plan in mind. The 19th ESC
added a few classes that were essential to
the local mission.
Ryan and other guest speakers addressed
the following hazards while emphasizing
a few key tips in each area: United States
Forces Korea Winter road conditions,
cold weather injury prevention, fuel-based
heater safety, winter driving safety, domestic
abuse, sexual assault, carbon monoxide
safety, home safety, alcohol and substance
abuse, motorcycle safety, suicide prevention,
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October, and the initial Community First
focus group will meet in November.
The final method utilized by CMS is the
annual Customer Service Assessment, in
which customers can rate the performance,
importance and priority of the services
the Garrison provides. “The annual
assessment is a unique approach for Garrison
Commanders to evaluate how well services
are provided to the customer with a focus
on Mission Commanders and constituent
groups,” Bridgewater explained. The
assessment provides a visual evaluation
of survey results, allowing the Garrison
Commander to see where every area of the
Garrison stands in regard to performance
and importance from the customer’s point-
of-view. The first assessment is tentatively
scheduled for this October.
The three-tiered CMS program is a
completely new approach to customer
service, and communication is key to its
effectiveness
USAG Daegu’s new Customer Services Officer, Robert Bridgewater, recently attended an “I would ask everyone in the community
intense one-week CMS training course in Atlanta, Ga., in preparation for the program’s to share their thoughts and opinions
implementation this year. – US Army Photo By Pvt. Park, Kyung-rock through CMS,” Bridgewater encouraged.
“We’re taking the initial steps to implement
about, and focuses on the needs of the teenagers or retirees). He emphasized that
the program right now, but we need
individual, while the Community FIRST the focus groups are ‘the perfect way to
everyone’s help. Use ICE. Participate in the
Quarterly Resolution process involves actually hear the voice of the customer.’
focus groups and take the Customer Service
quarterly focus groups where issues that cannot The expectation is that 2-3 focus
Assessment in October. We will advertise
be resolved through ICE can be formally groups will meet every quarter, so that all
these events. This system will make it easier
addressed, concentrating on the needs of groups can be heard throughout the year.
than ever for your voice to be heard, and
the community through various constituent Bridgewater will start taking Community
improve our community.”
groups (such as Soldiers, family members, First input from constituent groups in
Korean Hemorrhagic Fever and winter
recreation.
Some classes were added to the campaign
because during the upcoming holidays,
Soldiers will be going home on leave.
“When Soldiers go home on leave, they
are still our Soldiers,” said Ryan. “And while
not many people ride motorcycles here, I
still wanted to give the class as a refresher to
look out for our Soldiers and civilians going
home on leave.”
The training used former accidents as
lessons to help those attending the classes
understand just how hazardous being
stationed in Korea can be, with the target
audience being Soldiers who have not
experienced a winter season in Korea.
The 19th ESC is taking all necessary
actions to protect Soldiers, civilians, family
members, equipment and facilities during the
upcoming winter season. The commander’s
intent is to be proactive in the approach by
ensuring that all Soldiers are aware of the Fire Inspector Sin, Ik-chu, USAG Daegu Fire and Emergency Services, shows Soldiers different
hazards associated with the winter season. types of fire extinguishers and explains how to use them as part of the Winter Safety Campaign
The standard is zero recordable injuries or hosted by the 19th ESC, Oct. 2. – U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee, Jae-won
accidents during the winter season. The heater safety. During the class, Bryson gave safety practice that is required while using
attempt to achieve this will be made through an example that hit home: two United States heaters: All space heaters must be approved
specific and focused training. Army Forces Command Soldiers, 19 and 22 through the Directorate of Public Works.
Privates to colonels received training from years old, did not properly use their heater To make sure those who attended the
subject matter experts such as the Area IV in a tent, and died from carbon monoxide classes understood the risk that fire brings,
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, 19th poisoning. the local fire department conducted
ESC Safety Manager, 19th ESC surgeon cell During the winter months, keeping your a class and gave a fire extinguisher
and even the motor pool. room warm and cozy may make it to the top demonstration.
Sgt. Richard Bryson, mechanic, 19th of your list of priorities. Just as high on the
ESC, gave a life-saving class on fuel-based list of priorities should be the additional fire – See WINTER SAFETY Page 27 –
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tt News & Notes
Columbus Day Bowling
Camp Walker’s Bowling Center will be
open on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct.
13, and will be closed on Tuesday,
Oct. 14.
Daegu Spouses Assoc. Bowling
The DSA is bowling Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
at Camp Walker’s Bowling Center. The
cost is $5 per person. Not a member? No
problem! You are welcome to attend one
event without being a member.
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
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.
2008 Haunted House
Oct. 30 - 31, trick and treat yourself
to a visit to Camp Walker’s Haunted
House, Bldg. 300, 2nd floor. The
spooky fun lasts from 6 - 9 p.m. The
cost is $3 for ID card holders and $5
for non-ID card holders. For more
information contact CPL Fenner at
010-2299-1819 or 764-4426.
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.
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 additional information,
please call LaTondra Anderson at 053-
210-6003.
Find the latest information on what’s
happening at USAG-Daegu by accessing
the garrison website via
http://imcom.korea.army.mil
AREA IV
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Lt. Col. Willie Rios III, Commander, 70th Brigade Support Battalion, 32nd Infantry Division, shares
his personal stories and vision as a Hispanic Sept. 24 during the Hispanic Heritage Month Com-
memoration Ceremony – U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee, Jae-won
By Pvt. Lee Jae-won
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – To honor and celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month, a Hispanic
Heritage Commemoration Ceremony was
held at the Evergreen Community Club on
Camp Walker, Sept. 24.
Approximately 80 guests from Area IV
attended to celebrate the histories, cultures,
and contributions of American citizens
whose ancestors came from Spanish-
speaking societies.
Throughout the ceremony, guests were
able to enjoy the video dance performance
which featured Flamenco dancing and
a PowerPoint presentation on Hispanic
history, giving participants an opportunity
to learn about the history of Hispanic
society and its unique culture. The purpose
of this day was to celebrate the heritage of a
Hispanic society and to encourage Hispanics
throughout our society.
Each year, the United States government
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“I am pleased to see attendees are showing
great interest in their identities and it is great
to see that Hispanics are proactive in taking
on more leadership positions in various
fields in our society,” said Clements.
During the ceremony, a speech was given
by Lt. Col. Willie Rios III, commander, 70th
Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Division, who shared his personal background
and life experiences as a Hispanic who was
born and raised in the States.
Rios was born and raised in Houston,
Texas with two working parents and
three siblings. He recalls the 1960s as the
turning point regarding racial equality and
equal opportunity for the advancement of
minorities in the country.
In addition, his parents emphasized the
importance of finding his identity and success
through the education. He deeply appreciates
them for pushing him and encouraging him
observes National Hispanic Heritage to strive and reach his goals.
Month Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 by celebrating “I strongly believe that education is the
the histories, cultures, and contributions starting point of success and that the doors
of American citizens whose ancestors came of opportunity are still open,” said Rios.
from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central “The opportunity to succeed is practically
America and South America. handed to all of us, but the reality is we are
The observation was started in 1968 missing out.”
as Hispanic Heritage Week by President Rios said he admires Lt. Gen. Richard
Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by Cavazos, the first Hispanic to attain the
President Ronald Reagan in 1988. rank of brigadier general in the United States
In Hispanic society, Sept. 15 is the Army. He believes Cavazos is showing a
anniversary of independence for Latin great example to others and is inspired and
American countries, which is why Sept. 15 was encouraged by him and others.
the day chosen to begin the observance. “With our heritage rooted deeply in
The theme for this year’s event was “Getting values and our hope in the future of the
Involved: Our Family, Our Community, nation, we will continue to strive towards
and Our Nation.” The event was organized excellence and I believe the future of
by Master Sgt. Jerry Clements, Equal Hispanic American culture is just as exciting
Opportunity, 19th Sustainment Command as our past,” said Rios.
(Expeditionary) and the visual presentation Rios emphasized that the most important
on “Hispanic History” was performed by Sgt. value is to serve others, and for everybody to
1st Class Angel Santiago, 551st Inland Cargo do their part in order to make our society a
Transportation Company, 498th Combat better place to live regardless of race, ethnic
Sustainment Support Battalion. background or religious preference.
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ceremony was held Oct. 6 at the USAG-Daegu
Headquarters in honor of USAG-Daegu
Headquarters, Headquarters Company First
Sergeant, 1st Sgt. Vance A. Lea. Lea will report to
Fort Lewis, Wash., for duty as First Sergeant of the
593rd Special Troops Battalion.
(Left) Lea passes the unit guidon to HHC Company
Commander, Capt. Sylvia D. Johnson for the last time
as the company’s First Sergeant. (Top) Lea addressed
the assembled guests – U.S. Army photo by Kwon,
Min-seok
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Soldiers, citizens enjoy Chilgok’s 47th Annual County Sports Festival

By Pvt. Lee Do-dam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

CHILGOK – U.S. Soldiers and Chilgok

county citizens got together to enjoy a variety
of sporting events and performances at
the county’s largest annual event, the 47th
Annual Chilgok County Sports Festival, Oct.
4.Chilgok County Governor, Bae, Sang-do
extended the invitation to Soldiers as a good
neighbor, in the spirit of friendship, providing
U.S. Soldiers with a great opportunity to
experience Korean culture.
After the opening ceremony and Gov.
Bae’s welcoming remarks, a Korean traditional
percussion ensemble performance, or Pung-
mul-nol-yi and a Taekwondo demonstration by
Keimyung University students followed.
Chilgok county has a population of
120,000 people. Even though it is relatively
smaller than other counties in the nation,
many residents came out to support the
event. Within the county are various towns,
including Waegwan, where Camp Carroll is U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers give their best against a very strong Chilgok team during the tug-of-war event, Oct. 4. The Soldiers lost the competition
located. Each town formed their own team to the citizens of Chilgok, but still enjoyed friendship, food and Korean culture – U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee, Do-dam
to compete among other towns. From relay Everyone involved had fun, and the event U.S. Soldiers in the event was the brainchild Soldiers and Korean citizens mingling at the
runs to the tug-of-war, there were various helped to strengthen the relationship of USAG-Daegu’s Community Relations event shows both groups’ true desire to get
competitions. U.S. Soldiers participated between both nations. Officer, Chong, Yong-Kon. to know each other.”
in the tug-of-war in the spirit of Korean/ This year’s event was the 47th festival, “I think this event will provide us [with A wide variety of food booths gave
American friendship, but unfortunately, but the first in which U.S. Soldiers were another opportunity] to keep a stronger bond
lost to a stronger team of Chilgok residents. invited to participate. The idea to involve with one another,” said Chong. “American – See Sports Festival Page 28 –
great idea.” is always a plus. Also, many Soldiers are
WINTER SAFETY from Page 25 “Because it is Fire Prevention Week, we not aware of how to use a fire extinguisher
decided to involve the fire department and because of the different classifications of
“We wanted to make sure that the “My Fire Marshall, Sgt. Jonathan Ichihara, also (take care of ) a semi-annual brief,” said fires and fire extinguishers. The hands-on
Soldiers understood the importance of suggested that we added the class to our Ichihara, HHC, 19th ESC. “It was helpful training is always the best way to learn
fire prevention,” said 1st Lt. Ernestine curriculum after he officially took over to have the demonstrations so that Soldiers anything.”
Saint Louis, executive officer, 19th ESC. the position a few weeks ago. It was a paid attention. Soldier involvement…

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19th ESC Soldiers enjoy 2008 Colorful Daegu Pre-Championship meet
By Pvt. Jung Hee Yoon
19th ESC PAO
The roaring sound shook the sky and
the stadium was filled at the ‘Colorful
Daegu Pre-Championship Meet 2008’,
Sept. 25 at Daegu Stadium, as Korean
Augmentation to the United States Army
and U.S Soldiers from the 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) traveled to the
stadium to watch and enjoy the huge event.
200 participants from 32 countries
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Soldiers the chance to taste traditional Korean
food while enjoying the games. They did not
hesitate to try foods that were new to them.
Just in case, Chilgok Country provided
specially-made box lunches for the Soldiers if
they didn’t like Korean food. It showed how
each other care about one another.
There was a special shuttle provided for
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participated in the meet. Star athletes
from the Beijing Olympics and other
world-class competitions gave high-
quality performances. Lauryn Williams,
fourth place finisher in the women’s
100 meter sprints at Beijing, won the
women’s 100 over Torri Edwards. Wilfred
Bungei, Beijing Olympics gold medalist
from Kenya, won the men’s 800 meter
sprints. Tatyana Lebedeva, Beijing long
jump silver medalist, won her event
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Soldiers involved in the event. About 30
U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers came out to
support the event, including USAG-Daegu
Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P.
Saulnier. Everyone seemed pleased and
enjoyed the day. “I think it was great, I
haven’t seen anything Korean outside the
gate since I came here,” said Pfc. Elizabeth
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with a record jump of 6.65 meters.
Athletes competed in a total of 16 games
including 11 track events and 5 field events.
Congratulations by famous Korean
celebrities, a cheerleading performance
and other events including school relay
races lit up the atmosphere before the main
athletic events and were well-organized.
The climax of the event was definitely
the appearance of Yelena Ishinbayeva, the
women’s Olympic pole vault champion
Marie Ortiz. “It was a great experience. I
talked to a lot of Koreans who are not in
the Army today and it was fun. It is very
different from American Culture. If I look
around here I barely see obese Koreans.
Food here is a lot healthier. The activities we
did today were also very new to me.”
KATUSA Soldiers also seemed satisfied
with the event. “It was very meaningful
today. It is usually hard for American
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and world record holder. Her efforts seemed
relatively flat compared to her world record
of 5.05 meters, and she called it a day
with her winning attempt of 4.60 meters.
Daegu Stadium is scheduled to host
the 2011 International Association of
Athletics Federations World Championship.
The Daegu Pre-Championships meet is
scheduled to be held annually from 2007
- 2010 as a rehearsal for the upcoming
IAAF world championiship event.
Soldiers to experience traditional Korean
culture but today they were fully able to
by trying food and activities,” said Pfc.
Jung, Yeon-Min.
“I feel pleased and wish that Americans
now understand Koreans better. I hope
we continue doing this kind of event so
that more and more American Soldiers
get to experience Korean culture,”
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