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July 17, 2009 • Volume 7, Issue 39 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil
The future is now. The clinic has twice the number of examination rooms all with energy-efficient lighting and air conditioning. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
By Bob McElroy Key to providing the best-possible family We need the right folks thinking the right help I would get.”
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs health care is to have the right people on the way, Clark said. It is our privilege to serve Bruno said that now, because of a lot of
job, Clark said. the community. hard work, money and support, Humphreys
HUMPHREYS GARRISON –– The “We need, first and foremost, a staff of The Humphreys Clinic renovations has possibly the finest dental clinic on the
Humphreys Medical and Dental Clinic great folks dedicated to being patient friendly are the first of many to come on the peninsula.
ushered in a new era in health care during a and patient centered,” Clark said. “We’ve Korean peninsula, Clark noted. U.S. Army “Our Soldiers deserve no less,” she
renewal ceremony here on July 10. hired and brought in the right people.” Medical Command will provide $25 million said. “Soldiers are the reason I wear this
The ceremony marked the completion of Clark cited clinic officer in charge Lt. to renovate every medical, dental, and uniform, they are the reason I come to
a seven-month long, $3 million project that Col. Bart Meyers, a physician dual-certified veterinary facility in Korea over the next work. We will do our best for you because
gutted the clinic and transformed it into a in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family year, he said. Clark said that credit for you deserve it.”
bright, modern facility focused on providing Practice, as an example of the clinic’s patient the funds goes to Army Surgeon General Lt. Meyers followed and recounted the
the best-possible medical and dental care to centered philosophy. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker, who ensured the number of health care and administrative
Soldiers and Families. In addition to Meyers the clinic staff money was allocated. personnel the clinic has hired over the last
The clinic now has twice the number of includes another Family Practice physician, If you’re pleased with the facilities send two years and the work that has gone into
examination rooms, a new interior design, a Pediatrician, three triage nurses, seven him an e-mail, Clark said. transforming the health clinic.
more space, a new roof and energy-efficient nursing assistants, a licensed psychologist, Col. Robin Bruno, the officer in charge of “Today we celebrate the cumulative efforts
lighting and air conditioning. Despite the four physician assistants, a physical therapist, the Humphreys Dental Clinic followed Clark of Humphreys Garrison and MEDCOM,”
extensive renovations, the clinic never shut a marriage and family life counselor, a and emphasized how far the dental clinic has Meyers said.
down during the work. Tricare team, laboratory technicians, a come in her time here. Meyers said that a great deal of money
During his remarks at the ceremony, radiological technician, front desk clerks, “Two years ago I walked into probably has been put to work to pave the way for the
Col. Jeffrey B. Clark, commander of the appointment clerks and a health care the filthiest, most substandard dental clinic future of health care at Humphreys.
65th Medical Brigade, said that the clinic’s administration specialist. I’d ever seen save a Third World country,” “What you’re seeing today is only the
renovations mark its transformation from a 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade flight Bruno said. “I knew I had a big job ahead beginning,” Meyers said.
Troop Medical Clinic to a family-centered surgeons and medics also provide care at the of me and I knew I was going to need help. The ribbon cutting and a tour of the
health care facility. medical clinic. I just didn’t know what kind of tremendous facility followed the ceremony.
Retiree Corner:
Vehicle registration from SOFA to non-SOFA
By Jack Terwiel be required to have an emissions test done on the car. There
Military Retiree Assistance Office is no telling how much this would cost, but older cars
require more repairs to comply. Failing to comply with this
Submitting to
Whether you achieve fully-retired status directly from inspection would prevent you from registering the car and
The Morning Calm Weekly active duty, or you transition via a civil service or contractor you have three options: sell the car to someone with SOFA
Send Letters to the Editor, guest commentaries, job, fully retiring changes the status of your vehicle. You lose status; ship the car back to where it came from; or junk the
story submissions and other items: SOFA status and your vehicle loses SOFA status, too. car.
MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil.
For non-SOFA registration, start with the question of Then you’ll need a Korean driver’s license. You have a
For all submitted items include a point of con- where the car was made. If it’s a Korean car, even one brought choice of surrendering your stateside license and taking
tact name and telephone number. All items are in from the U.S. or other country, the mandatory emissions only a written test, or keeping your stateside license and
subject to editing for content and to insure they inspection should be a relatively easy process, or waived, and taking the full testing regime of written and road tests.
conform with DoD guidelines.
tax is low. If it’s a foreign made car brought in tax-free, then You can get your stateside license back later by presenting
IMCOM-K Public Affairs you face several obstacles to register it. First, you would be a valid airline ticket with destination outside Korea. After
and the Morning Calm Weekly staff are located liable for import tax on the car, the tax that wasn’t paid when that, a vehicle inspection at a Korean facility and valid
at IMCOM-K, Yongsan Garrison. it came in tax-free to Korea. Tax rate depends on the age of the insurance will get you a USFK decal good for entry to any
For information, call 738-4065.
car. Newer cars are taxed at a higher rate. Second, you would U.S. military installation in Korea.
JULY 17, 2009 NEWS NEWS • PAGE 3
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries may be incomplete and do not
imply guilt or innocence.
A r e a I I : Wr o n g f u l D a m a g e t o
Government Property; Person(s)
unknown, by means unknown, damaged
the TMP vehicle washer. Damages to
the TMP vehicle washer consisted of it
being broken. A search of the area for
subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with
negative results. Witness #1 rendered
a written statement attesting to the This 30 foot bronze statue of King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty is located near the top of Paldalsan overlooking Suwon. Because of his
incident. ECOD is unknown. This is many attempts to reform and improve the nation, Jeongjo is regarded as the reformation ruler. — U.S. Army photo by Dave Palmer
a final report.
Lt. Col. Richard Fromm accepts the Casey garrison flag from Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud commander, during a change of command cer-
emony held in the Carey Physical Fitness Center on USAG-Casey July 10 taking responsibilities and command as USAG-Casey Garrison Commander. — U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
Lt. Col. Alfred Francis (center) hands the battalion flag to Col. Welton Chase Jr., 1st Signal Brigade commander, transfering command of 304th Signal Battalion
to Lt. Col. Arvesta Roberson II during the Change of Command ceremony held in the Camp Stanley Physical Fitness Center July 8. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
Kim, Tae Hoon
Donors make
new KATUSA
Planner possible
Veterans Affairs representative Dr. Lorene Hopkins answers questions for individuals with additional inquiries following the Post By Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun
9/11 GI Bill brief at the Multipurpose Training Facility July 9. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
VA reps brief Post 9/11 GI Bill details YONGSAN GARRISON — Since July 1950,
Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers,
more commonly known as KATUSAs, have been a
part of U.S. Forces Korea and a symbol of the alliance
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson The Post 9/11 GI Bill also includes the Yellow Ribbon
between the two nations.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs program, which West says may provide additional assistance for
In an effort to increase the personal benefits and
Servicemembers looking to attend more expensive universities.
learning opportunities for KATUSA Soldiers, Republic
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Post 9/11 GI Bill, “I like to use Harvard as an example for the Yellow
of Korea Army Support Group will be distributing a
becoming effective Aug. 1, has been a topic of discussion among Ribbon program,” West said. “The tuition and fees
booklet similar to those used by U.S. Soldiers, such as the
Servicemembers and veterans during the past several months. are $6,000 more than the highest cost at an in-state
Common Tasks Skills handbook; the KATUSA Planners
Veterans Affairs representatives briefed about 200 troops July Massachusetts state school. So if Harvard agrees to
will help plan their military service goals.
9 at the Multipurpose Training Facility to make them more forgive $3,000, then the VA will match that $3,000 and
“Our two primary goals are mission accomplishment
knowledgeable about the full details of the new bill. you will not pay any out of pocket expenses. The same
and character cultivation of our Soldiers,” said Col.
A portion of the brief discussed the pros and cons of goes if they don’t match the entire amount, but will still
Yun Won-hui, ROKA Support Group Commander.
taking advantage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill or sticking with lower any additional out-of-pocket costs.”
“We believe that every one of our KATUSAs have
the current Montgomery GI Bill. Much like the tuition assistance program used by active
the potential to be a leader in the future. They are
“Make sure to make the right decision for you because once duty Servicemembers, students are held responsible for
the young generation, and we want to give them skills
you transition over you cannot revert back,” VA representative failed or dropped courses and required to repay the VA for
and opportunities.”
Edgar West briefed. “The Montgomery GI Bill can be more dropped or failed courses.
Advanced leadership training, which all KATUSAs
advantageous if you’re still serving on active-duty. Look at The VA staff offered a question and answer session for
are required to take, teaches the process of self-renovation
kicker amounts - this requires you to do the research. attendees after the briefing. The majority of the questions
and building teamwork through sacrifice and service, Yun
“For example, if you selected a buy-up and paid more referenced spouse and child transferability.
said. “The KATUSA Planner’s content is based upon
for a kicker it doesn’t count if you switch to the new bill. “You must be on active duty after the new bill comes into
results from an open contest last September, so we are
However, if a kicker was part of a contract agreement it will effect and have served at least six years with an agreement
already seeing some KATUSAs take initiatives.”
apply to either bill.” to serve four more in order to transfer benefits,” West said.
Camp Kim’s Foreign Goods Transaction Office,
The new bill is available to anyone who served at least “You must make this selection for transfer to a spouse or
a licensed Korean buyer of second-hand Duty Free
90 days after September 2001; although, anyone discharged born child before leaving the service.”
goods or vehicles, will provide $30,000 every year
from service must have parted the armed forces under West said the donor may revoke transfer benefits at any time.
to support the project. FGTO is run by the Korea
honorable or medical conditions. Only a percentage of Post “You can allow a spouse to continue receiving benefits
Disabled Veterans Association.
9/11 GI Bill funds will be given to those who were honorably after a divorce but no court order can make it mandatory,”
“As former Soldiers, we have a great respect for what
discharged less than 36 months after September 2001. said West. “It is yours to give and yours to take away.”
our KATUSAs are doing for Korea and the United
The new bill will match the tuition and fees of the of the Many troops said they were satisfied with briefing.
States,” said Lee Hyun-ok, executive director of FGTO.
most expensive public college or university in the state the “I received a wealth of information regarding the Post
“That is why we do our best to support them.”
student attends for up to 36 months and will grant full-time 9/11 GI Bill that cleared up a lot of fog,” Sgt. First Class
The KATUSA Planner is comprised of three
non-active duty students a living stipend equal to the Basic Monique Mixon said of the brief. “There was a lot of
sections: general information for KATUSAs, mission
Allowance for Housing amount of an E-5 with dependents. information that was floating around, but to come here
planning guide, and self-development planner. In
The new GI Bill is much different from the MGIB, which today I felt like I got credible information.
addition to the standard planner function, it will
grants a cap amount of $1,321 a month to full-time students “I’m going to get a copy of the slideshow presented today so I
contain inspirational quotations and anecdotes.
for 36 months totaling $47,556. can share it with people from my unit, and being that I attended
Besides morale and leadership training, ROKA
VA representative Dr. Lorene Hopkins explained how the the brief I can give them that same information with credibility.”
Support Group also organizes classes and activities to
new program allows a full 48 months of education assistance. Hopkins said troops and veterans have local resources to
foster friendship between the two nations, Yun said.
“Normally, your months of entitlement under the Post learn more about the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
U.S. Soldiers are encouraged to volunteer for many
9/11 GI Bill will be equal to the number of months you “You have four resources here in the community,”
of the classes. Some examples include Korean language
have remaining under the Montgomery GI Bill, but you Hopkins said of the new bill. “You can go to ACAP (Army
classes, English education service, Korean and English
can be eligible for two GI Bills. For instance, if you had the Career and Alumni Program), VA, the education center,
speech contests and Tae Kwon Do training.
Montgomery GI Bill and you went Reserve, you are still open and career retention NCOs to help.”
For information about ROKA Support Group
for REAP - Reserve Education Assistance Program - meaning GI Bill queries may be answered by visiting www.
activities, contact your unit’s local ROKA
after you use the MGIB you may be entitled to an additional gibill.va.gov or calling 888-GIBILL-1. For local
Support Office.
12 months of benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.” assistance, contact Hopkins at 738-3371.
USAG-Y • PAGE 10
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil AREA II THE MORNING CALM
B-Boy Show
Go see the B-Boy Show “Korean Garrison officials are emphasizing caution and safety after heavy rains caused severe flooding on K-16 Air Base July 12. Some estimates
Rhapsody” at 63 City Cultural Center have the rainfall amounts in excess of 10 inches and some areas had over three feet of standing water. “The monsoon season brings a
- Art Hall. The bus departs from K-16 lot of rain in a short time,” said USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall. “Flooding can happen at any time, very quickly and without
Community Activities Center parking lot at warning.” Officials are urging caution during the monsoon season and to avoid driving or walking through standing water. “It is very
9 a.m. Friday, July 24. The cost is $2 for difficult to judge how deep standing water is after a heavy rain,” said USAG-Yongsan Safety Specialist Juan Vazquez. “It is best to avoid
the bus fee and the entrance fee is 33,000 standing water; go around it or take a different route.” Driving or walking through high water in low-lying areas is not the only danger;
won, the price Includes Chinese dinner.
parents should keep a close watch on their children and encourage them to stay clear of puddles or flooded areas. Leaders should review
For information, call 741-6030.
road conditions and perform risk assessments to determine if the mission should be postponed until after water levels subside. Road
VMIS OPOC Training condition levels are posted on the Commander’s Access Channel and on the Garrison Web site when appropriate. — Courtesy photo
An Introduction to the Volunteer Management
Information System is scheduled for 12
Social Media
T
he U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan is My staff members constantly monitor the page
committed to finding new ways to and answer questions such as these as quickly as
engage with community members to possible. On occasion, I’ve been known to answer
accomplish its mission. I’d like to share with you questions personally.
an exciting new method we’re using to interact My point is, this is one way you can interact
with you every day: Social Media. with fellow community members and stay
Recently, the United States Army engaged in a informed. I encourage you to visit the page and
new effort to tell its story. The Army is dedicated become a “fan” of the garrison. That way, you’ll
to telling the Soldier’s story, and in return see all the interactions the page has to offer.
promoting those stories to an external audience Another social media site where we are
on social networking sites, and so are we. fully engaged is Twitter. This free service
On the USAG-Yongsan Web site, you will has recently been in the headlines for a
find a Social Media section in the lower right valued way to gather information and links
hand menu bar. There are many options to about topics people care about. We post
explore what the Yongsan community has to “tweets” daily about community events,
offer, but I’d like to especially point out the news releases and vital information like
interaction we have through the USAG-Yongsan road conditions, heat index and more. To
Facebook page and Twitter service. follow us on Twitter, go to the link above
Since we started in April, we have gathered a and click “Follow.”
community of more than 280 Facebook fans, The bottom line is that we care about you the
with more joining every hour. It’s exciting to see community member. We are always looking for
current and future community members posting ways to better serve you and keep you informed.
questions, links and comments. It’s a great way The information world is rapidly changing,
to get questions asked and answered in a public and we’re committed to staying one step ahead.
forum where many of you are already engaged. Your feedback is extremely important to us. I
For example, a few hours ago “Tonia” posted encourage you to check out the USAG-Yongsan
a question to the Facebook page, “Is there a social media initiatives, or just visit our official
Web site for the housing area? Floor plans also?” website. We’re here for you!
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JULY 17, 2009 NEWS IMCOM-K • PAGE 13
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Outgoing Commander Lt. Col. Alfred Francis changes command with Lt. Col. Arvesta Roberson II during the 304th Signal Battalion Change of Command Ceremony July 8 at Camp Stanley.
Also pictured are Col. Welton Chase Jr., the 1st Signal Brigade commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Bobby J. Williams, of the 304th Signal Bn. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lajuan Hickman
July 17 - 23
HOVEY X MEN ORIGINS ANGELS AND DEMONS STAR TREK NO SHOW X MEN ORIGINS NO SHOW I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
730-5412 (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
THE PROPOSAL
KUNSAN I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER
(PG-13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.
(R) 6 p.m. NO SHOW NO SHOW NO SHOW THE SOLOIST
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782-4987 STAR TREK
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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (PG) 1 p.m. UP CORALINE
OSAN (PG) 7 p.m. STAR TREK (PG) 1 p.m. I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
(PG) 1 p.m. ANGELS AND DEMONS
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ANGELS AND DEMONS
(R) 7 p.m.
(PG-13) 3:30 p.m. I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER
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ANGELS AND DEMONS (R) 7 p.m.
732-5565 (PG-13) 9:00 p.m.
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YONGSAN (NR) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. STATE OF PLAY STATE OF PLAY THE SOLOIST THE SOLOIST FIGHTING FIGHTING
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U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
JULY 17, 2009 CHAPLAIN IMCOM-K • PAGE 15
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Gospel 1300 Super Gym Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Super Gym 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel KATUSA Contemporary
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Stanley Chapel Catholic Services
COGIC United Pentecostal Mass Catholic Services
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Mass
KATUSA Sunday 0900 Super Gym Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel 0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1130 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Jewish
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Jewish Worship Service
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service call 753-3909
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Catholic Services
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Mon/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
Jewish Jewish for helpful links and information.
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Maj.) Kwon Pyo:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-6139
753-7042
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
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IMCOM-K • PAGE 16
http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM
Soldiers begin bowling for the first ever Team Rucksack bowling tournament held on USAG-Red Cloud July 14. With a rucksack on their back it causes the
bowler to change their usual techniques and habits in bowling because of the balance problems it adds to the game. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
Equipment Operator 1st Class Mario Gonzalez, of Los Angeles, stacks dominos with children from the Hye Sim Won Orphanage
in Seoul. Sailors stationed at CNFK visit the orphange every month. — U.S. Navy photo by MC1(AW/SW) Bobbie G. Attaway
By MC1 Bobbie G. Attaway barrier in another way.
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs “Not only do we get to enjoy pizza and cake, but we also
get a chance to interact with the underprivileged kids and learn
the Korean language and customs, as well as enjoying playing
sEOUL, Republic of Korea — Sounds of laughter, board games, puzzles, and arts and craft events with the kids,”
movement of chairs sliding back and forth, clapping, images said Gonzalez.
of children playing various games and smells of pizza, fruit and Taking off their shoes and relaxing with the children, whose
cake are just many of the different sights and sounds one would ages range from newborns to teenagers, Sailors gain more than
experience during a monthly birthday party visit to the Hye Sim just something to put on their evaluation.
Won Orphanage in Seoul. “Sailors get the satisfaction of knowing that they are a
One Sailor in particular experiences all these senses every positive influence in their community and shatter the negative
month. Not only does he help volunteer with other Sailors from military stereo-types that make the headlines from time to
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), he is also the time,” said Gonzalez. “Not only is it fun for the kids, but it
one who makes it all possible. Equipment Operator 1st Class shows that we care about their birthday and try to make the
Mario Gonzalez, from Los Angeles, has been coordinating day special as well as reinforce a positive relationship we have
monthly volunteer trips to the orphanage for eleven months. shared over the years.”
“As the coordinator, I raise funds for our monthly Gonzalez, along with three other service members, received
birthday parties and annual Christmas parties. I also the Friendship Award at the annual Korea America Friendship
provide transportation, send out invites and raise awareness Society (KAFS) June Festival. An award is presented to Gonzalez accepted the award on behalf of Sailors stationed
of our efforts,” said Gonzalez. But, he also said that is not individuals who have contributed significantly to promote good throughout the Republic of Korea from Mr. Chul-soo Han,
just all work and that Sailors get to break the language will and understanding among Koreans and Americans. President of the Korea-America Friendship Society.
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — On 10
July 2009 the United States Army Garrison
Humphreys Medical and Dental Clinic
hosted its renewal ceremony culminating
eight months of facility renovation. U.S.
Army Medical Command provided more
than $1.5 million for the renovation
project. In addition to funds for renovation,
MEDCOM provided funds to hire
additional staff.
65th Medical Brigade and 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade staff members include
nine physicians, four physician assistants, a
physical therapist and psychologist. Clinic
staff includes a physician board certified
in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family
Medicine, a board-certified pediatrician,
another Family Medicine physician, three
triage nurses and seven nursing assistants.
Our clinic also has an in-house on duty
provider for urgent and emergent issues 24
hours a day seven days per week.
Our facility was transformed from a
troop medical clinic to a family-centered
health care system. The number of exam
rooms doubled from 11 to 22 with the
capability of expanding to 40. Following the ribbon cutting for the newly-renovated Humphreys Medical and Dental Clinic on July 10,(l-r) Sgt. 1st Class Sherwanda Bell, Maj.
We take pride in our clinic and the service Theresa Essen, Sgt. Johnny Knight, Col. Robin Bruno, Lt. Col. Bart Meyers and Sgt. 1st Class Quneitra Quintero cut the cake. Download a high-
we provide. The 65th Medical Brigade resolution version of this photo online at www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys. — Photo courtesy 1st Lt. Alexandria Miller
Mission is to “Provide patient friendly access Community and an Organization of Choice million to renovate every medical, dental, and new environment. New facilities, patient
to compassionate, high quality health care in which to Serve and Work.” The brigade veterinary facility on the Republic of Korea friendly staff and providers bring nothing
during armistice for our beneficiaries across mission and vision were completely centered Peninsula.” Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker, the but goodness to the community.
the Korean peninsula while maintaining on the entire renovation. Army Surgeon General, approved these funds As the executive officer and healthcare
readiness to fight and win.” The 65TH Brigade Commander Col. and we thank him for they greatly enhance administrator in this clinic, I’m very proud
The 65th Medical Brigade Vision Jeffrey B. Clark states “Our MEDCOM the quality of our healthcare. Patients and of this new home that we have for our
is “Healthcare that is the Pride of the during FY 09-10 will provide over $25 customers are welcomed to a relaxing and customers and the future patient needs.
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Water Outage ‘I use my experience to motivate new Soldiers to enroll in a degree program’
Due to scheduled work on the Main Water Line, By Ken Hall forward deployment of U.S. and Coalition in forward deployed theater mail operations
the following buildings will experience water USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Forces into Southwest Asia. today,” said Hudson.
outage 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 18: 360, 557, 577,
579, 581, 583, 693, 1130, 1132, 1134, 1138.
“I was part of the first postal platoon that Hudson met the challenge to lead
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Tens deployed into the Southwest Asia forward Soldiers while forward deployed but the
Contact Mr. Kim at 753-5072 or Mr. Gillespie
at 753-5073. of thousands of America’s youth join the theater of operations in 2003 and our biggest challenge during his Army career
U.S. Army every year, many for the excellent platoon had the opportunity to establish was achieving enough promotion points
Town Hall Meeting college tuition benefits, but also for the some of the protocols that are being used to make the extremely-high cut-off score,
The next USAG-Humphreys Community Town excellent training and leadership offered and which he attributes to not having earned
Hall Meeting will take place at the Community a guaranteed income. enough college credits.
Activity Center 6-8 p.m., July 21. Everyone is In 1990, Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Hudson, “Making the time to take college courses
invited. Issues can be submitted no later than senior human resource sergeant for 194th was my toughest obstacle for promotion
July 15 to area3info@korea.army.mil. Combat Sustainment Support Battalion to sergeant,” said Hudson. “When I was a
joined the Army because he wanted to be a young Soldier, I came up with a thousand
College Fair
Child and Youth Services School Support part of something he couldn’t quit. excuses why I couldn’t or wouldn’t enroll
Services is looking for alumni from the “Serving in the U.S. Army is a worthy in college courses. I use my experience
community to share information about their career move and I’ve always believed in what to motivate new Soldiers to enroll in a
college for the upcoming USAG-Humphreys I do as a Soldier,” said Hudson. degree program because it’s a lot more
College Fair held at the CAC, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 Hudson began his Army career in the reasonable to take college courses now
p.m., Oct. 17. Contact Joseph Jacks at 753- administrative field, serving in places like because distance learning opportunities are
8274 or email joseph.jacks@us.army.mil. Maryland, Hawaii and Texas. He expanded virtually everywhere Soldiers serve.”
his military training and completed postal Hudson returns to Texas in January for
Humphreys American School
school prior to serving in Germany. After his final duty assignment and will wrap up
New student orientation will begin Aug. 24 at 11
a.m. in the HAS cafeteria. Meet and greet your reaching staff sergeant, Hudson faced a new his career in 2010.
teacher 2-3 p.m., Aug. 28. challenge not many at this rank attain. “When I return home to New Jersey, I
While in support of Operation Enduring look forward to using what I have learned in
New Ration Control System Freedom in Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Hudson, senior human the military to either continue on in federal
A new CAC reading system was implemented Hudson was advanced to postal platoon resource sergeant, 194th CSSB. — U.S. Army civilian service or start my own business,”
in all retail exchange activities in Korea. The sergeant during a critical part of the initial photo by Ken Hall he said.
new system will make transactions smooth and
quick for customers.
MSC-K welcomes new Commander Camp Henry, George to lose drinking water
By Cpl. Lee, Jae Won
By USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
19th ESC Public Affairs
t News & Notes “Honey, time to pack up. We’ve got orders”
USAG Daegu Gaming
A few tips on preparing for your Permanent Change of Station
If you want to meet other gamers in By Angela Klingsieck & Christopher Miller
Korea, then you can just provide your USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Gamer tag or Online ID at your local
USAG Daegu Gaming Corner. Sign
DAEGU GARRISON — Moving and
up at your Community Activity Center
packing a ton of boxes is hard but necessary
Today! You will have a chance to
work when making a Permanent Change of
organize and compete against other
Station. There are many other factors that
local teams.
need to be considered before making your
403rd AFSB Change of move. Here are some tips!
Command Take care of your car
The Army Material Command, (AMC) Owners of abandoned vehicles will be
403rd Army Field Support Brigade required to pay all towing expenses as well
(AFSB) Would Like to Announce as any additional fines levied by the Korean
‘403rd Army Field Support Brigade’- government. Be sure to have the vehicle
Change of Command Ceremony. The cleared through the Vehicle Registration
location is at Camp Walker Kelly Field Office after you sell or junk it to avoid any
(Kelly Gym: Inclement Weather) on extra fines.
July 22 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Outgoing It is important to check and verify that
Commander: Col. Andre Q. Fletcher, you don’t have any outstanding tickets
Incoming Commander: Col. Barry several days before shipping your vehicle.
Diehl. For more information, call 768- Copies of the tickets must be obtained and
7630. paid at a commercial bank. Once the tickets
are cleared, the owners can then de-register
Daegu Town Hall meeting their vehicles, turn in any license plates and
USAG Daegu will hold a Town Hall take the vehicle to the vehicle processing
meeting for the entire USAG Daegu center to be shipped out. Make sure that you are well prepared before you decide to PCS this season!— U.S. Army photo
community on July 28. The Town Hall Get your children registered by Angela Klingsieck
will take place in the Camp walker When PCSing in, take the incentive to get as well as tourist information. The packets be registered and micro-chipped through
Chapel Fellowship Hall beginning at registration for school done as soon you’re able have maps of the military installations at the veterinary clinic.
6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. to in order to have scheduling and enrollment your location and information regarding Those traveling out of Korea will have
19th ESC Commanding General Brig. processes take place as smoothly as possible. different organizations and activities for to pay close attention to their pet’s rabies
Gen. Xavier Lobeto will give opening New children will need a current passport, the entire family. There are informational vaccination. The vaccination must be older
remarks and USAG Commander Col. copies of their immunization record, a copy sections regarding safety and health than 30 days and it must be less than a year
Terry Hodges will be there along of your orders, and their birth certificate in tips and regulations as well as lists that from when it expires when the pet travels.
with virtually every Daegu service order to register. Any forms that need to be contain emergency and installation contact Pet reservations should be made on
provider to answer your questions. filled out can be found at school. It is also information. your flight as soon as possible, as many
You can also e-mail your questions in significant to notify the school of any special “Learning the culture and traditions of airlines act on a first come, first serve basis.
advance to:USAGDaeguPAOStaff@ needs or programs that your child might need being in a foreign country or a host nation Cabin prices usually remain consistent for
korea.army.mil or by clicking on the to be accommodated with. is probably one of the most important things small animals. Larger animals, however,
Contact Us link at the bottom of the Daegu American School will be having to research,” suggests relocation program must travel with cargo and costs can have
Daegu web site. a new student orientation August 28. Here, manager at Daegu Garrison ACS, Joe extreme differences depending on the time
high school students will be able to obtain Missildine. For more information, contact of the year that you fly. Many airlines have
Register for Classes! their schedules and hear from club sponsors Missildine at 768-8130. a heat embargo for the summer season,
This is Fall Session 1 2009. You can as well as the school counselors. All students What about Fluffy? which can cause airline prices soar for your
register now open! If you want more and families will be welcome! Many of the animals found at Camp companion. To be on the safe side Triplett
information, please contact Camp When departing, the school should be Walker’s adoption clinic are brought in as suggests that pet owners prepare anywhere
Henry at 768-7857, fhenry@asia. notified of the PCS as soon as possible. This strays, but a greater number of them are from $500-1000 ahead of time – especially
umuc.edu or Camp Carroll at 765- way any documents that are needed when drop-offs from families who were unable for larger animals.
7728, fcarroll@asia.umuc.edu. they leave can be collected and checked for to PCS with their pet. Sometimes families Additional research will also have to
accuracy. simply can’t take their pet with them due to be done in order to learn of any extra
Building Survey Notification “We’ve got websites such as schooldigger. animal restrictions at their new destinations. requirements that need to be met when
Syncadd Systems, Inc will be com, and ‘Ask Aunt Peggy’. You can also look Other owners failed to prepare the finances traveling to your next station. The Fluorescent
conducting a space and manpower up the military child education coalition site and medical documents for their pet’s trip. Antibody Virus Neutralization test, for
survey of buildings on Camps Henry, and you can actually search for schools in the “Prepare, prepare, prepare! That’s the example, is required in Hawaii, Guam, as
Walker, and Carroll until September neighborhood that you’re going into. You can most important piece of advice I could give well as several places in Europe. The FAVN
2009. They will be using a laser find out about their test scores, and you can anyone,” said Camp Walker Veterinary Clinic is provided at the clinic and costs $40.
measuring device to record the find out about whether they made the No Administrative Clerk, Kimberly Triplett. A health certificate will be needed,
dimensions of garrison facilities. They Child Left Behind standards and Adequate Triplett has seen many examples of regardless of whether you’re traveling in or
will also be photographing building Yearly Progress. You can find out everything unprepared PCSing owners during her time out. Travel must be completed within ten
exteriors, which has been approved – from teacher qualifications, to sports teams, working for the clinic. “We recommend that days of receiving the health certificate.
by USAG Daegu. Please afford them to direct links to the actual school,” said if you travel or go back to the states – no If you are unable to take your pet with
access to the facilities to complete Celeste Kimble, the education specialist and less than 90 days, prepare your pet. What you on your PCS it would be most ideal to
this project. For information, call 768- summer transition helper to DAS. we’ve come across is that some people will find a home that you trust for the animal.
8760. Kimble is at the school five days a not realize that they have to have a rabies If you don’t immediately know of anyone
week, form 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. shot, or realize that their rabies expired who could take in your pet, the second best
We Want Your Stories No appointments are required. For more and they fly in 10 days! Then they have to thing would be to post ads at the PX, ask
If you want to advertise any events or information, please contact the DAS understand that we can give them the shot, for help at your chapel, or put a want ad in
information for the Area IV community registrar at 768-9501. but the pet will have to be quarantined at the paper.
in the Morning Calm Weekly, please Check out ACS your own personal cost. Quarantine can be “If all else fails, then you’ll have to turn
send an e-mail to Cpl. Park Kyung- Army Community Services gives a any where from between $10 to $50 a day them in for adoption. The turn-in fee is
rock, kyungrock.park@korea.army.mil newcomer’s orientation every four days at depending on the kind of dog you have – so, $50 – and that basically covers the dog for
or 768-8070 for Camp Walker, Henry Yongsan Garrison in Seoul. You can also very expensive,” said Triplett. any expense while they’re here,” explained
and George and contact Cpl. Lee collect informational packets at the ACS Pets coming into Korea are required to Triplett.
Dodam, dodam.lee@korea.army.mil center on Camp Henry. The ACS packets have a vaccine for rabies (Distemper shots The Camp Walker Veterinary Clinic is
for Camp Carroll. contain booklets and brochures offering and vaccinations against Bordetella are also open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For
information on aspects of Korean culture highly recommended for dogs) and should more information, call 764-4858.
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19th ESC Soldiers enjoy liberty in Busan Pets at the adoption center need homes
By Angela Klingsieck & Christopher Miller
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Camp Carroll
KOEZ09565315 Training Specialist GS-9 TSAK July 20
NAF US CITIZEN POSITION
Camps Henry, Walker , George
SA-09-0798T Materials Handler KWB-4 DeCA July 22
NAF KN & 3RD COUNTRY FAMILY MEMBER POSITIONS
SN-09-0239T Automotive Mechanic KWB-5 DFMWR, Auto Crafts July 20
CONTRACTOR
Camps Henry, Walker , George
30817 Victim Advocate Coordinator N/A SERCO July 20
30914 Part-Time ACAP Counselor N/A SERCO July 24
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951