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Army Communities
of Excellence
Daegu and Yongsan Garrisons named to the elite eight

Army officials selected two IMCOM Korea communities. For the full story on USAG-Daegu see page 25 and for USAG-Yongsan, the third year in a row, see page 9. — Graphic concept by USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

GARRISONS OVERVIEW FEATURE

Region News
USAG-Red Cloud
P02
P05
Retiree Corner
Wellness Fair
P02
P02 The survey closes
USAG-Casey
USAG-Yongsan
P05
P09
Dangerous Golf
Flu Vaccinations
P04
P14
TODAY!!!
USAG-Humphreys
USAG-Daegu
P21
P25
Religious Support
Incheon Landing
P15
P18
Please make the time.
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Wellness day in support of suicide prevention
YONGSAN GARRISON — Wellness is a positive state of health from various other organizations will be available.
Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti and encompasses every part of your life- not just your physical health. Suicide is not only a personal tragedy; it affects everyone and represents
Public Affairs Officer/Editor: R. Slade Walters
Senior Editor: Dave Palmer
Your emotional and mental health, your social network and social life, a serious public health issue. There are ways to combat suicidal thoughts
your behavioral and spiritual health are all important dimensions that help and attempts though. High self esteem, problem-solving skills, supportive
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you achieve total wellness. In recognition of suicide prevention month, family and friends, and identifying and treating those with warning signs.
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson organizations from across Yongsan will be at the PX on September 23, 11:30 We are committed to doing everything in our power to prevent suicide,
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to share information on their respective programs. Army and bring a culture of support for wellness and well-being to all of our
USAG-YONGSAN Substance Abuse Program, DFMWR Fitness Promotion, Force Health Service members, family members and DOD civilians. Come to the PX
Commander: Col. David W. Hall Protection and Preventive Medicine, Military Chaplains, Military Family Life Exchange on September 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1;30 p.m. and learn more about
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CI Officer: Dan Thompson
and Consulting, and Social Work Services will be present and information all of the resources Yongsan has to offer.
Staff Writers: Sgt. Lee Min-hwi, Sgt. Choi Keun-woo,
Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun, Pvt. Kim Hyung-joon
In our Morning Calm article on the seasonal flu vaccine (page 1, September 11), we said that all DoDEA students and staff are
USAG-HUMPHREYS required to be immunized against influenza. However, while the vaccine is strongly recommended by the Centers for Disease Control
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CI Officer: Lori Yerdon and DoDEA for everyone, especially children, above the age of six months, it is not mandatory.
Designer: Pvt. Baek Joon-woo The influenza vaccine saves lives and protects against the spread of disease. Please take advantage of the school vaccine campaigns
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Retiree Corner:
I’m Retired – When Do I Get a Day Off?
By Jack Terwiel
Military Retiree Assistance Office
There was a humorous quote to that effect included in the
September issue of Still Serving in Korea, the retiree newsletter. Well,
if you want a day off from feeling old, find an amusement park and
climb on the roller coaster, which should get the juices flowing.
If, on the other hand, you want to get a day off from being
retired, the solution is to get involved. Find a way to do something
other than the same old stuff of sitting around with other retirees
or sitting in front of a TV somewhere. You’ll find retirees taking
‘days off’ from being retired and getting involved with activities
at the Chapel, at the Hospital, at the Schools, with MWR and
numerous other places.
I’ve got the best ‘day off’ schedule going. With the Retiree
Activities Office, newsletter, web site, weekly Morning Calm
column and the personal services provided to retirees, their
families and survivors, I get 5, 6, occasionally 7 ‘days off’ in
a week.
“How can I start,” you might ask. First decide what you’re
interested in doing. That’s the most important part of taking
a ‘day off.’ Pick an activity that you think you’d like to do,
something from which you might get a lot of satisfaction and
that serves the community. If you want to get an idea of what’s
available, head to the nearest military installation. If it’s Army,
find the Army Community Services. If it’s Air Force, find the
Airmen & Family Readiness Center. If it’s Navy, find the Fleet
& Family Support Center. Check out what’s on their list of
volunteer opportunities to serve the community. You might
also check with Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
So, why not give yourself a ‘day off’ from being retired? Or
go find a roller coaster.
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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.

Area I: Curfew Violation; At 0305

hrs, 13 SEP 09, WALL Subject
#1 was observed by MP at the
Alpha Girl’s Club, Dongducheon
Entertainment District. Subject
#1 was apprehended by MP and
transported to the PMO where he
refused to submit to a PBT. Subject
#1 was processed and released to
his unit with instructions to report
to the PMO at a later time. At
2000 hrs, 13 SEP 09, Subject #1
reported to the PMO where he was
advised of his legal rights, which
he waived rendering a written
sworn statement admitting to the
offense. LBAT result is pending.
This is a final report.

Area II: Driving Under the Influence

of Alcohol; Subject #1, operating a
POV, was stopped at a KNP check
point in Hannam-Dong, Yongsan-Gu,
Seoul where she was administered
a PBT, with a result of 0.130% BAC.
Subject #1 was apprehended by
KNP and transported to the Yongsan
Main KNP Station where she was
processed and released into MP
custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1
was transported to the PMO where From the Bogwansa Buddhist Temple near Paju City in the Republic of Korea, visit flickr.com/photos/imcomkorea for more. — Photo courtesy R. Slade Walters
she was processed and released
to her sponsor with instructions to
report to the PMO at a later time. SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Investigation continues by MP.

Area III: Simple Assault; Underage

Drinking; Subject #1 and Victim #1
were involved in a verbal altercation
which turned physical when Subject
#1 struck Victim #1 in the facial
area with a closed fist at the Walk
Through Gate. Victim #1 fell to the
ground and impacted the back of his
head on the asphalt. Victim #1 was
transported to the medical center,
where he was treated for injuries
consisting of a laceration to the back
of his head. Victim #1 was later
transported to Osan AB for further
medical treatment. A search of the
area for Subject #1, who had fled
the scene, met with negative results.
At 0850 Hrs, 08 SEP 09, Subject
#1 was located by his unit and was
transported to the PMO, where he
was administered a PBT, with a result
of 0.018% BAC. A check of Subject
#1’s ID card revealed he was under
the legal age to consume alcohol.
Subject #1 was advised of his legal
rights, which he waived rendering a
written sworn statement admitting
to the offenses. Subject #1 was
processed and released to his unit.
Investigation continues by MPI.
Area IV: Shoplifting; Subject #1was
observed via CCTV removing
a tank top and concealing it on
Subject #1’s person. Subject #1
then exited the Main Exchange
without rendering proper payment.
Subject #1 was detained by MP
and transported to the PMO, where
Subject #1 was advised of Subject
#1’s legal rights in the presence of
Subject #1’s sponsor, which Subject
#1 waived rendering a written
statement admitting to the offense.
Subject #1 was processed and
released to Subject #1’s sponsor.
Estimated cost of loss is unknown.
This is a final report.
Korea’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
From the 18th September to the 7th October, a
festival will be held at the Bucheon Visual Culture
Complex to celebrate Korea’s traditional culture
as well as other countries’ intangible cultural
heritage. Under the banner of “Muhyeong-Yurak”
which means “the infinite pleasures of intangible
cultural heritage”, the 2nd Bucheon World Intangible
Cultural Heritage Expo is sure to demonstrate the
charms and rich history of Korea’s intangible cultural
properties. During the event period, a variety of
exhibitions, performances, activity programs, and
academic events will take place. 1,079 intangible
cultural properties will be introduced in 6 different
exhibition areas, and 82 different teams will perform
as many as 217 times during the festival. Visitors will
be able to fully experience Korea’s intangible cultural
heritage by taking part in the wide variety of activity
programs on offer. Masters of Intangible Heritage will
give lessons in how to make “gat”, a traditional hat,
and how to draw “dancheong”, traditional decorative
coloring on wooden buildings. You can also learn
how to make “buchae”, a Korean traditional fan
and “Najeonchilgi”, traditional lacquerwork. There
are also programs available like “Namdo Etiquette”
and “Gyubang Tea Etiquette” where you can learn
about Korea’s tea ceremony and the proper table
manners.
Details are available at www.bucheonexpo.org.
Trip to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392 and lasted for
519 years. Rarely have any of the world’s royal
dynasties lasted for over half a thousand years, but
what is even more surprising is that the tombs of all
the kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty have
been preserved until the present day. The roads
to the royal tombs lead travelers to an auspicious
place. The sites of the royal tombs were carefully
selected by Feng Shui experts, and the landscape,
structures, and architecture surrounding the tombs
combined to produce the highest art form of the time.
Royal tomb sites are picturesque and places to relax and
escape from the bustle of the city.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
Damyang: A Garden without bamboo is like a day
without sunshine
Jeonju has bibimbap, Boryeong has its mud festival, and
Damyang-gun in Jeollanam-do has bamboo. Bamboo
may be universally associated with sword wielding ninjas,
crouching tigers and hidden dragons, but Damyang,
the northernmost point on the Korean Peninsula where
bamboo grows in abundance, has cornered the market
as far as Korea goes. There are plenty of attractions in
Damyang, but the bamboo is inescapable and seems to
pervade every aspect of life here.
Not to be confused with the similar sounding Danyang
in Chungcheongbuk-do, Damyang is a beautifully green
county, teeming with nature and history. A short hop from
Gwangju, it is a place where the specters of scholars live
on in the pavilions and gardens that bear their names.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
Biodiversity of Suncheonman Bay
Suncheon is the ecological capital of Korea. It represents
Korea on the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) and shares information on environmental
conservation with the international community.
Suncheonman Bay’s vast tidal flats and reed fields
offer not only a beautiful landscape, but also incredible
biodiversity. Other than the bay, Suncheon has many
tourist attractions, including Seonamsa Temple, which is
over 1000 years old, and Naganeupseong Folk Village,
which has thatched roofs and dates back to the Joseon
dynasty, but is still inhabited. Songgwangsa Temple, one
of the Korea’s three major temples, is also located in
Suncheon, as well as Suncheon Drama Film Set, where
many popular TV dramas and films have been shot.
Visit the Suncheon area to experience untouched
beauty and get a taste of Korea’s history.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
A Leafy Retreat!
Spending your summer vacation in a forest is a great
plan. Korea’s forests are well known for their beautiful
valleys and cool mountain streams. Visitors can cool
off from the heat by dipping their feet in the refreshing
stream, and by taking a refreshing walk through the
forest. Also, it has been scientifically proven that
Phytoncide, the organic compound derived from
plants is good for relieving stress and for restoring
energy. Many of the forests have been designated as
Natural Recreation areas and so often contain sports
facilities and charming log cabins, where visitors can
stay the night right in the middle of the forest. If you
want to get away from scorching summer heat, then
VisitKorea recommends you pay a visit to a refreshing
natural recreation forest.
Visit english.visitkorea.or.kr
Templestay Information Center
Many travelers are looking for more than the average
trip in their vacation these days. It isn’t enough to just
go to a place and see the sights—the visitor to a new
country wants a different insight, a true immersion
into a different culture and maybe even a glimpse of
things from a different point of view. Temple stays are
becoming part of the Korean tourist experience, so
much so that the number of temples in Korea offering
such programs has increased to almost one hundred.
Choosing the right temple to experience Buddhism
in can be a little daunting, so to help with this, the
Templestay Information Center has opened across
from Jogye-sa Temple, one of Seoul’s most important
centers of Buddhism.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/

Source: english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu, www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.

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‘World’s most dangerous
golf course’ revisited
For photos of this course and Panmunjom visit flickr.com/photos/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Ed Johnson
By Walter T. Ham IV
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
CAMP BONIFAS, Panmunjom, Republic
of Korea - The reporter who first called the
golf hole at Camp Bonifas “the World’s Most
Dangerous Golf Course” in a 1988 Sports
Illustrated article returned here to cover the
course Sept. 10.
For the first time since the 1988 Seoul
Olympics, veteran sports reporter Shelly Smith
revisited the famous golf course to film a story for
ESPN’s upcoming Veteran’s Day week coverage.
The austere course - a one-hole, 192-yard par-
three - is located just south of the world’s most
heavily armed border.
As Smith can attest, the most dangerous golf
course in the world isn’t one with unfathomable
hazards, unplayable roughs or unreadable greens.
The most dangerous golf course in the world
is one here where an extra long drive can land
your ball in a mine field, a slice can lob it into a
hillside Army bunker and a hook can deposit it
in a ginseng field.
The Los Angeles-based ESPN reporter said
the Camp Bonifas Golf Course hasn’t changed
much in 21 years.
“It’s about the same,” said Smith, who was the
assistant sports editor at Pacific Stars and Stripes
before moving to Sports Illustrated.
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Smith’s 1988 article is displayed in the Camp
Bonifas briefing room and on the golf course
sign.
United Nations Command Security Battalion
Commander Lt. Col. John Rhodes said he
welcomed the chance to host Smith and the
ESPN crew.
“Shelley Smith’s story is a part of our history
and heritage,” said Rhodes.
“It was great to have her and the ESPN team
here at Camp Bonifas.”
During three days of U.S. Army coverage in
South Korea, the ESPN crew covered the golf
course and the sports activities of the Security
Battalion Soldiers who guard the Joint Security
Area. They also filmed a 2nd Infantry Division
Tae Kwon Do Team demonstration and greetings
from 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team Soldiers
at Camp Casey.
The Camp Bonifas feature will appear on
ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” on Nov. 8 and the
Camp Casey segments will be featured during
Veteran’s Day week.
Smith, who has covered everything from
the Olympics to the final four, said she enjoys
reporting on the military and having the chance
to thank the troops and their families for their
service.
“It’s better than covering the Super Bowl,”
said Smith.
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Soldiers and Family member’s
overcome nerves in Operation
Rising Star competition
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
casey GARRISON — A Soldier is
always told during their Basic Combat
Training phases by their Drill Sergeants
or training instructors that they can do
anything under pressure and one’s body
never really reacts to pain or nerves when
the time comes but for 10 Soldiers and
Family members, nerves and pain were one
of the hardest obstacles to overcome in the
second round of the Operation Rising Star
Competition, Sept. 7, at the USAG-Casey
Hanson Field House.
Operation Rising Star is an Army wide
competition sponsored by Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation, giving
Soldiers and their family members the
chance to record their own CD with three
tracks in Los Angeles if they are the winner
in the Army wide competition in Virginia
which will be broadcasted on the Pentagon
channel. The runner-up will receive $1,000
and $500 will go to third place.
“This is a great opportunity for Soldiers
to spotlight their talent and help celebrate
Labor Day by adding a little bit more
entertainment,” said Staff Sgt. Rob Osan,
Armed Forces Network broadcast Journalist
and one of the Masters Of Ceremonies for
the Labor Day competition.
The second round of the competition
allowed new entrants who were not able to
sing at the first round a chance to qualify
for the semi finals Sept. 19 at the USAG-
Casey Gateway Club. The competition
requires the contestants to sing a cappella,
music or singing without instrumental
accompaniment, while being judged by a
three-judge panel. The judges of the event
Chief Warrant Officer 4 William Brazier,
2nd Infantry Division band commander,
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Commad Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed, USAG-
Casey command sergeant major and Fred
Ware, USAG-Casey business manager,
were allowed to stop the performer at any
point during the performance and decide
whether the contestant will move on to the
next round.
“We were looking for the voice of the
contestant and how well their tone was
as well as originality of their voice and
showmanship in their performance,” said
Ware.
Ware and the other two judges provided
tough and crucial feedback to the 10
contestants of Operation Rising Star
by telling each contestant how they did
following after their performances. The
common piece of criticism the judges gave
to nearly every contestant was to relax and
get over the nerves of performing in front
of a large crowd.
“I am definitely going to take the advice
the judges gave me because that is one thing
I have learned which is to take criticism in
anything in life and take it from anyone
that will give it you and with that criticism
you can filter it into the experiences you are
going through,” said Pvt. Kevin Meyer an
artillery mechanic stationed at Camp Hovey
who participated in the competition.
Meyer was no stranger to the realm of a
cappella singing having sung in an all male Pvt. Kevin Meyer, an artillery mechanic stationed at Camp Hovey sings “Moondance” during
chorus of 137 in 2005 and a similar chorus the second round of the Operation Rising Star Competion Sept. 7 at the USAG-Casey Hanson
in 2007 has traveled to Denver CO as well Field House. Meyer was one of the five singers selected to advance to the second round at the
as other musical competitions singing in USAG-Casey Gateway Club Sept. 19. – U.S. Army photos by Pvt. Jamal Walker
a cappella choruses. Meyer, who enjoys
barbershop quartet music described his love ‘Moondance’ is well within my range.” world and I love to sing, it makes me happy
for singing to the judges and showed it to “I am excited I am glad I came out to and gets me through the day.”
the audience as he sung “Moondance,” made do this, it was fun,” said Meyer, one of the “These contestants were among the best
famous by Michael Bublé who picked the five contestants selected by the judges to that I have heard so far. We are going into
song because he said “‘Moondance’ fits the advance. “I love to sing, just about all the the final phases in the next two segments
occasion and the song fits my voice well; time when I am working in the motor pool and I just hope more people come out to
most of the songs you hear on the radio for I am singing and I make people mad but support this event because their participation
today’s music are too high for me to sing, but I don’t care because I am in my own little actually helps the judges,” Ware said.
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News & Notes
Workforce Town Hall Meeting
The next workforce town hall
meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Sept.21 at the USAG-Casey Digi-
tal Conference Center. For infor-
mation call: 732-6151.
Women’s Basketball tryouts
Warrior Country Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation will be
holding tryouts for the Women’s
Basketball team 2-4 p.m. at the
Carey Fitness Center, USAG-
Casey. For more information call
the USAG-RC sports director at
732-6276.
Chaplains seeking music
ministers to help with worship
service
All chaplains are seeking unpaid
volunteer piano players and or-
ganists, religious education co-
ordinators, parish coordinators,
and civilian clergy. If you are in-
terested in volunteering, see your
chaplain.
Pacific Holiday Greetings
Will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. 19 and Sept. 21 in front of
the USAG-Casey Gateway Club.
Casey Gate #1 Construction
and traffic flow
Inbound traffic only during con-
struction at USAG Casey Gate
#1, except weekdays when it will
be outbound traffic only from 4:30
p.m.-6 p.m. hours (Mon-Wed &
Fri) and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. (Thurs and
any day the “59” minute rule has
been granted by the USAG-RC
Commander). Driver’s are en-
couraged to use USAG Casey
Gate #2 and Hovey Gate during
this construction period. Con-
structions is tentatively scheduled
to be completed by 30 Nov 09.
Casey Gate #1 will be close to
all traffic for safety reason due
to building demolition on 19-20
Sept. 09. All Visitor Vehicle sign-
in operations have been moved to
Casey Gate #2. The Pedestrian
Gate and pedestrian visitor sign-
in operation will not be affected by
the construction and will remain
at Casey Gate #1. Any ques-
tion regarding the construction at
Casey Gate #1 should be directed
to myself at 732-7843 (office) or
010-3113-9574 (cell) or Mr. Mc-
Coy at730-6877 (office) and 010-
9292-0136 (cell).
Army SuicidePrevention Month
1-30 Sept. 2009 Improving Our
Soldiers and Families Health: A
Healthy Force Combating High
Risk Behaviors Suicide Aware-
ness Display: USAG CRC Kil-
bourne DFAC Wed, 16 Sept. 11
a.m. - 1 p.m., STANLEY DFAC
Thurs, 17 Sept. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
and USAG Casey AAFES Food
Court Tues, 22 Sept. 11 a.m. - 1
p.m. Suicide Awareness Briefings:
USAG Casey Digital Conference
Center Wed, 23 Sep. 1 - 2 p.m. /
2 - 3 p.m. and USAG CRC Base
Theater Fri, 25 Sept. 1 - 2 p.m. /
2 - 3 p.m.
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70th BSB Soldiers celebrate Women’s Equality Day
Pvt. Brooke Cockcream,70th Brigade
Support Battalion, demonstrates the
feminist movement by throwing a tie into
a bin during the 70th BSB’s observation
of Women’s Equality Day Aug. 26 at the
Camp Hovey Theatre — U.S. Army photo
by Spc. Lakeisha Britton
BOSS gives Warrior Country the chance to win prizes
A soldier looks onward after teeing from the
green at the USAG - RC Better Opportunities
for Single and Unacommpanied Soldiers Golf
Scarmble Sept. 7, at the USAG - RC Golf
Course. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal
Walker.
By Spc. Lakeshia Britton
70th Brigade Support Battalion
CAmp hovey — The 70th Brigade
Support Battalion celebrated the 38th
anniversary of Women’s Equality Day by
performing a series of skits Aug. 26, in the
Camp Hovey Theatre.
Women’s Equality Day was first
established in 1971 by former New York
Senator Bella Abzug to commemorate the
passage of the 19th Amendment, which
gave women the full right to vote. Every
year on the 26th day of August Women’s
Equality Day has been observed. Abzug was
inducted into the National Women’s Hall of
Fame in 1994.
The celebration of Women’s Equality
Day for the 70th BSB was presented in
the form of a news report. The news report
followed a series of events performed by
females belonging to the battalion, who
reenacted scenes dating as far back as the
silent protests of the 1920’s insisting on
the right to vote. Other scenes focused
on the feminist movement and the World
War II icon Rosie the Riveter. Included in
the reenactments was the current event of
13 women being arrested July 3, 2009 for
wearing pants in Sudan.
“It is my intent is to ensure that
the awareness, mutual respect, and
understanding we gain from the nine
observances recognized by the Department
of Defense will sharpen the unique bond we
share within our very diverse battalion,” said
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — After
coming back from the Department of the
Army’s forum for the Better Opportunity for
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers program
winning first and second place in the Best
Medium Installation category, the USAG-RC
BOSS program gathered Soldiers and Family
members in a Golf Scramble Sept. 8 at the
USAG-RC Golf Course. Prizes were given to
the top four-man teams.
“The event went very well,” said Jay
Underwood, Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation advisor for the Warrior Country
BOSS council. “We had a lot of great golfers
come out to support the event and I was just
overall surprised at how many great golfers
we have here in Area 1.”
The Golf Scramble had 18 holes for the
team to compete in where the players were
allowed to shoot in any desired order and
each team was allowed to move the golf ball
one club length but no closer to the hole.
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Command Sgt. Major Yolanda Lomax, 70
BSB Battalion Sgt. Maj. when asked what
inspired her to bring the celebration to her
battalion. “Enhance our respect for the
diversity that exists, as with anything that
we do in this battalion, I want our Soldiers
to believe we are a team who takes care of
each other for the good of the organization.
Although we come from various social and
economic backgrounds, we still have one
common goal, to defend the Constitution
of the United States.”
The celebration of Women’s Equality
Day for the 70th BSB was presented in
the form of a news report. The news report
followed a series of events performed by
the female Soldiers assigned to the various
units within the battalion. These cast of
actors reenacted scenes dating as far back
as the silent protests of the 1920’s insisting
on the right to vote. Other scenes focused
on the feminist movement and the World
War II icon- Rosie the Riveter. Included in
the reenactments was the current event of
13 women that was arrested on July 3, 2009
for wearing pants in Sudan. SSG Barrett,
70th BSB EOL was the driving force behind
the planning, preparation, and execution of
this event.
Along with the crowd of 375 Soldiers
assigned to the 70th BSB, was Col. Steven
Sliwa, 210th FIRES Brigade commander,
Command Sgt. Maj. Antoine Denson,
210th FIRES Brigade command sgt. maj.,
and Lt. Col. Miguel Martinez, 70th BSB
commander.
The team captains were to keep track of their
team’s score and were in charge of to keep
the game going.
The price for the event was $120 but
what gave some teams the advantage was
the ability to purchase Mulligan’s, a second
chance to perform a certain move or action,
at an additional cost but their was no limit
on how many Mulligan’s a team was allowed
to buy.
“We purchased six Mulligan’s because
our team does not have the best golfers so
it really helped my teammates and I out to
do better,” said Sgt. Maj. Kim Kwang Jin,
Republic of Korea sergeant major stationed
at Yongsan.
“We feel very honored and fortunate to
be able to come out here and golf,” said Kim
who he and his team were the first place
winners as well as Kim and his wife, Moon
Young, who both won special awards in
closest to the pin and the longest drive of the
Golf Scramble. “We enjoy playing golf but we
also enjoy coming out to support the Soldiers
in many sports events like this one.”
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Col. Terry Ferrell, 2nd Infantry Division Headquarter assistant division commander, hands trophy to Cpt. Gregory Hickerson, 1-72 Armor Battalion HHC commander,
during the award ceremony on Crusader Plaza, Camp Hovey September 11. The Cup was granted to the HHC as they receivied the highest points in sports.
1-72 AB HHC wins Commander’s Cup
By Cpl. Kim, Tae Hoon
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG HOVEY — The first
Commander’s Cup was granted to Soldiers
from 1-72 Armor Battalion, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company during an
award ceremony which took place Sept. 11
on the Crusader’s Plaza at Camp Hovey.
The Commander’s Cup is the first
division-level award for sports events
throughout the history of the 2nd Infantry
Division. The purpose of the Cup is to
encourage Soldiers to participate in diverse
sports events and build teamwork in units.
The Commander’s Cup is biannually
given to the unit who received the highest
aggregate points from all the sports events.
The points of a unit build up based on the
number of winners and participations.
Every six months, from January to June
and from July to December, Family and
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation calculate
the scores of each unit and announce the
winner for that period.
72 units from all over the Area I
competed in 28 types of sports events
which consist of traditional sports such
as running, football, power lifting and
basketball. HHC participated in 18 out of
these 28 events and they finally obtained
4,895 points.
“This has been a great program,” said
Cpt. Gregory Hickerson, 1-72 AB HHC
commander. “My philosophy is ‘work
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hard and play hard’ and all of these events
allowed Soldiers to enjoy sports during the
weekends, other than going out to have a
drink.”
The commander’s policy of HHC is to
support Soldiers to participate in sports
event. In fact, Hickerson coached the
football team and took part in the baseball
team of his unit firsthand.
“It’s a great program for any commander.
All you have to do is to get off the bench
and get in the game,” Hickerson said,
encouraging other commanders to gear
up for the next Cup. He said “I am proud
of my Soldiers for their participation in
individual and team events and I hope it
brought something out of you. It wasn’t
me and first sergeant who won the Cup.
It was Soldiers.”
The Commander’s cup for the first half
of this year was granted to the HHC
as they received the highest points in
28 sports events provided by (Top)
& (Left) Family Morale, Welfare, and
Recreation Area 1 Sports Director
Randy Behr as he congratulates
(Center) Cpt. Gregory Hickerson and
(Right) 1st Sgt. Jason Skeen. (Bottom
right) 1-72 AB HHC soldiers stand in
formation during an award cermony
after winning the commanders cup.
Sept. 11 on the Crusader’s Plaza at
Camp Hovey.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
Army selects Yongsan as 2010 ACOE finalist
Army officials selected USAG-Yongsan as a finalist in the Army Communities of Excellence competition for the third year in a row. Inspectors will visit the garrison in October or November. — U.S.
Army photos by USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — For the third year running,
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan made the finals in the esteemed
Army Communities of Excellence competition.
Installation Management Command officials announced
the selection of eight finalists Army-wide Saturday, which are
set to receive a site visit in October or November.
“This is unprecedented,” said Garrison Commander Col.
Dave Hall. “It’s truly an honor to be part of a community
that always strives to be the best.”
Army communities learned the news through an e-mail,
which arrived over the weekend. “On behalf of Brig. Gen.
Aycock and Mr. Nerger, please extend our congratulations to
Garrison Commanders whose installations are finalists in the
FY10 ACOE Competition,” wrote Kathleen K.W. Ashing,
IMCOM Business Transformation and Innovation chief.
Aycock is the IMCOM Deputy Commanding General and
Nerger is the command’s senior civilian leader.
Two of the eight finalists are from Korea: USAG-Yongsan
and Daegu. Also competing are USAG Fort Bragg, USAG
Fort Campbell, USAG Fort Hood, USAG Fort Meade,
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USAG Fort Leavenworth, and USAG Schinnen.
The Army panel selecting the finalists consisted of five
senior Baldridge examiners and judges from across private,
non-profit and government organizations. Malcom Baldridge
is the corporate gold standard for recognizing organizational
excellence. Judges use a set criteria to evaluate what processes
are in place to better serve stakeholders and gain efficiencies.
The ACOE Team will conduct a one-week site visit for Gold,
Silver and Bronze Award nominees, officials said.
Hall credits the USAG-Yongsan staff for its hard work.
“It’s tough to get to the top; it’s tougher to stay there,” he
said. “This is the third consecutive year we’ve reached this
level. I am very proud.”
This is the second year in a row that USAG-Daegu made
the ACOE finals. Installation Management Command-
Korea Region Commanding General Brig. Gen. John
Uberti sent out personal congratulations to the garrison
commanders. To USAG-Yongsan he wrote, “I’m proud of
you and your entire team, it’s quite an accomplishment over
the past three years.”
In 2008, USAG-Yongsan won $750,000 as the ACOE
Third Place Winner. The victory dollars went to fund quality
of life improvements across the garrison, like the new family
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park now under construction on X Corps Blvd.
In 2009, USAG-Yongsan competed as a finalist, but
came in 7th place.
Hall said the Army selected two USAG-Yongsan staffers
to be on site teams for next phase, Jim North and Jeff Mones.
North will lead an ACOE team.
The fiscal 2010 contest will award $1 million for the
winner of the gold. There will be two silver awardees
vying for $500,000 each. Three Bronze awardees will earn
$250,000 each.
The 2010 ACOE contest will also offer cash prizes to
three to six “most improved” garrisons. Competition in this
category is between: USAG Aberdeen Proving Ground,
USAG Fort Leonard Wood, - USAG Adelphi, USAG Fort
Polk, USAG Fort Carson, USAG Presidio of Monterey,
USAG Fort Detrick, USAG Redstone Arsenal, USAG Detroit
Arsenal, USAG Fort Richardson, USAG Fort Drum, USAG
Rock Island Arsenal, USAG Japan and USAG Fort Rucker.
“This is all about the Army Family Covenant,” Hall
said. “We are truly committed to providing our Families
a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.
We continue to listen to feedback and strive to be the best
Army home possible.”
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News & Notes
2009 Holiday Greetings
It is time to record your holiday greetings!
The Hometown News Service team will
be in Yongsan Sept. 22-23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
at the Dragon Hill Lodge Courtyard to
give Servicemembers, Department of the
Army civilians, retirees, and their families
an opportunity to send holiday greetings
home. Call Sgt. 1st Class Stachelczyk at
723-4760 for information.
The Charlie Daniels Band
Everyone is invited to a performance at the
Collier Field House by the Charlie Daniels
Band Sept. 21, 7-10 p.m. Seating is available
on a first-come, first-served basis. This world-
famous fiddler is brought to you by FMWR!
For information, call 738-5042/5419.
Driver’s Testing Reservation
Effective Sept. 28 reservations for driver’s
testing must be made at least 24 hours
in advance to obtain both a military and
a civilian driver’s license. Driver Testing
and License Section will begin accepting
reservations Sept. 21.
Environmental Management System
Significant environmental aspects to report:
spills related to bulk fuel and chemical
management, storm water discharge
contamination from industrial activities,
and leaks or spills resulting from hazardous
waste management. Report incidents
or concerns to the DPW Environmental
Division at 724-5008.
Community Job Fair 2009
Army Community Services presents a
community job fair Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.
-2:30 p.m. at the Main Post PX parking lot.
Meet potential employers for face-to-face
consultation. For information, call 738-
7505/8977.
One-stop Welcome Resource Guide
Sponsoring a newcomer? Send them to
the USAG-Yongsan One-stop Welcome
Resource Guide at the garrison Web site
for information and links about command
sponsorship, housing and pets! For
information, call 738-3336.
Annual College Fair
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will hold
its Annual College Fair Sept. 26, noon-3
p.m. at Seoul American Elementary School
cafeteria. Seeking volunteers to represent
their college, university or service academy.
For additional information, please e-mail
rokdstcollegefair@hotmail.com or call 010-
3125-0466.
Yongsan Commissary Early-Bird Hours
The Yongsan Commissary is open for
early-bird shopping hours for express
items only. One register is open from
7-10 a.m. Tuesday through Friday only for
shoppers purchasing 15 items or less. For
information, call 736-7070.
Smoking Cessation Classes
The 65th Medical Brigade Health
Promotions Office holds monthly smoking
cessation clinics consisting of four, one-
hour group sessions. For units with
groups of 10-15 people, an instructor can
arrange sessions at your organization. For
information, call 736-6693.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
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Soldier Show dazzles Yongsan
By Sgt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than
800 Soldiers and Family members
packed the Collier Field House on U.S.
Army Yongsan Garrison Sept. 12-13 to
watch a sizzling live performance by their
very own comrades.
The 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show
featured 16 Soldiers whose repertoire
ranged from rap, pop, ballads, R&B,
patriotic tunes and many more. Dance
routines, including an unconventional
one that incorporated a roller skater,
were more than enough to captivate the
audience for the full 90-minute show.
“This was the bomb,” Sgt. Chrisandra
Curry from USAG-Yongsan Headquarters
and Headquarter Company said. “I was
here with my family and we just had a
great time.”
During the course of the performance,
some of the audience was so energized
that they could be seen standing up and
dancing to the rhythm - becoming part
of the entertainment themselves.
“I could definitely sense that the
per formers were tr ying to get the
audience involved,” Curry said.
In between songs, several tunes
highlighting 2009 as the Year of the Non
Commissioned Officer were featured. The Soldier Show cast performs tunes, including Jai Ho from the award-winning Slumdog Millionaire
Soldiers recited the NCO creed and at the Collier Field House Sept. 13. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Choi Keun-woo
many in the audience followed along.
I n t h e e n d , U S A G - Yo n g s a n was “proud to have such an amazing show charge of the group, said. “Last time I was
Commander Col. David Hall presented in Yongsan.” in Seoul was more than 20 years ago. It’s
a token of appreciation to the members “Yongsan was just a great tour,” Sgt. changed a lot since then. And the crowd
of the Soldier Show and stated that he 1st Class Earnest Baskin, the NCO-in- today and yesterday was just awesome.”
Fallen aviators honored
By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
K-16 AIR BASE, Republic of Korea —
Soldiers, veterans and civilians gathered at a
memorial ceremony Sept. 9 here to honor two
aviators who perished after their aircraft slipped
into an unrecoverable spin during a test flight
- but not before saving the lives of Korean vil-
lagers near the crash site.
“It was August 12, 2003 and Capt. Kevin
Norman and Chief Warrant Officer 3 David
Snow just returned from a flight from Japan,”
said Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11016
member Laurence Lyons at the memorial cer-
emony. “After lunch that day, another C-12 had
just got out of maintenance and, wanting to
keep their planes mission ready, they went on a
second mission to test flight that plane.”
The medium-sized, twin-engine C-12 air-
craft headed for Camp Humphreys and con- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11016 Commander Rick Kinneman salutes a memorial to two fallen
ducted some test maneuvers in a designated Army aviators recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during a memorial ceremony
area, according to reports. The corporate-style Sept. 9 at K-16. — U.S. Army photo by Dan Thompson
turboprop aircraft at some point went into a
spin careening towards a Korean village. Norman and Snow’s ability to maneuver Flying Cross on his behalf in April. The award
“In the last few minutes of the flight, they the aircraft in such catastrophic conditions and is presented for heroism or extraordinary
were able to steer away from the populated save lives was recognized at a ceremony this achievement while participating in an aerial
area to an open field and crashed,” Lyons said. past Memorial Day in Sonoma, California. flight. According to their official biographies,
“Their last few minutes of life were spent sav- “The family of Kevin Norman was present- former President George H. W. Bush and Sena-
ing the lives of others.” ed the Distinguished Flying Cross for Kevin tor John McCain also hold that distinction.
“My family, including many children, would posthumously,” Lyons said, who personally at- “There is a time for mourning, but that time
have burned to our deaths if not for the last tended the event. “At the Memorial Day cere- has passed,” 3-2nd Aviation Regiment General
efforts of the pilot,” said Nam Ki-soon, a vil- mony there were over 2,000 people who turned Support Aviation Battalion Commander Lt.
lager who witnessed the plane heading towards out to remember our comrades.” Col. Erik Rude said.
his house. Snow’s family received the Distinguished “Now is the time to honor their service.”
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What did you think of
the free Labor Day
Good Neighbor trips?
By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
USAG-Yongsan Facebook fans were among the first to learn about
the free, last-minute Labor Day Good Neighbor trips and tours. Not
on the garrison’s Facebook page yet? Become a fan and see what
everyone is talking about!
Kelly O’Lone
Mendoza
Facebook Fan
My family was very pleased with the Incheon Festival. If it wasn’t
a tour, we probably would not have thought to go. I really appreci-
ate the people who put together such great tours for us. The robot
zoo was tons of fun and I loved the Teddy Bear Hall. I was pleas-
antly surprised that lunch was free. It was great.. all of it. The tour
guide was knowledgeable and nice. My kids took a liking to her and
walked around holding her hands for awhile.
Alyssa Barbour
Facebook Fan
The Seoul City Tour was phenomenal. We normally wouldn’t have
been able to go on something like that because with a family of 5, it
adds up real quick. It was greatly appreciated and so much fun to see
a lot of the history of the Korean people. We ran into a volunteer guide
at the Korean Culture Museum who spoke English and walked with us
telling us a lot of interesting things about their history that we did not
know. The girls loved to see the palace especially.
Sarah Sprister
Facebook Fan
My entire family attended the Incheon Fair & Festival, ending the
tour at Freedom Park in Incheon. We really enjoyed the experience.
We loved the Robot Zoo and science exhibit. We were amazed by
the beautiful flowers and landscaping throughout the grounds and
the cleanliness of the entire place. This tour was an awesome way
to get off base and see a new part of Korea that we may not have if
this was not offered. My husband and I attended with our 10-month-
old and our 3-year-old and the guides and drivers were very ac-
commodating in regards to strollers, etc. We had a perfect day as a
family and enjoyed the new cultural experiences. Thank you!
Joey Brown
Facebook Fan
My wife and I attended the Incheon Festival. We both had a great
time. I loved the Robot Zoo. Thanks also for posting the info on
Facebook. Look forward to attending future events. Thank you
again.
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Yongsan community members pause for a moment during a free Incheon Global Fair and Festival tour Sept. 6 . — U.S. Army
photo by Yun Ho-song
YONGSAN GARRISON — What if someone offered you
an all-inclusive tour to the Incheon Global Fair or Seoul city tour
over a holiday weekend? It may sound too good to be true, but
more than 100 Yongsan community members got just that over
Labor Day weekend courtesy of the Korean-Foreigners Friend-
ship Cultural Society.
Two free trips were offered to the Incheon Global Fair and
Festival on Sept. 6 and Sept. 8. and included a visit to a robot zoo
and teddy bear museum.
“My entire family attended the Incheon Fair and Festival, end-
ing the tour at Freedom Park in Incheon,” Sarah Sprister posted
on the USAG-Yongsan Facebook page. “We really enjoyed the
experience. We loved the robot zoo and science exhibit.”
“I was pleasantly surprised that lunch was free,” Kelly O’Lone
Mendoza added. “It was great. All of it. The tour guide was
knowledgeable and nice. My kids took a liking to her and walked
around holding her hands for awhile.”
The free Seoul city tour Sept. 7 took more than 60 community
members to the Seoul Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palaces, Insadong
markets and Korean National Museum.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and approachable for
Garrison announces road construction
By Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials announced
that 1st Corps Boulevard, the road stretching from Gate 1 to Trent
Gym, will be closed for a road construction Sept. 19-27.
Drivers headed to Gate 1 from Trent Gym may take the right
turn into the PX parking lot by the AAFES Food Court, but all
other intersections will be closed. Drivers must use alternative
routes to exit the PX parking lot, however.
Additionally, Gate 1 will undergo construction and will be
closed to vehicles Sept. 19-20 and Sept. 27-28 from
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
“First Corps Boulevard is a very old road which has not been
worked on for over 15 years,” said Cho Hyo-hwan, the Directorate
of Public Works Contracting Officer’s representative. “We expect
heavy traffic with the upcoming Chusok holidays, so we will be
resurfacing the road to make it safer for the community.”
Construction will be completed rapidly to reduce the impact
on the community, DPW Director Chuck Markham said.
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questions,” Heather Harrison Escamilla posted. “We were able
to visit some great places and see some wonderful sights, all for
free! I highly suggest that if it is offered again, people should
sign up quickly!”
Good Neighbor program trips are usually publicized well in
advance, but these particular trips were made available just one
day before the beginning of the Labor Day weekend, so U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan Public Affairs immediately launched
an information blitz on the USAG-Yongsan Facebook page,
reaching more than 650 users immediately - many of whom reg-
istered for their free trip right away.
“The garrison’s Facebook page is a great way to get garrison
news delivered directly to you,” Yongsan Public Affairs Web-
master Steve Morgan said. “With over 700 fans and growing, it
is one of the first places we publish time-sensitive community
information, like these free trips. So in a way, it pays to become a
fan of the USAG-Yongsan site.”
To become a USAG-Yongsan Facebook fan, simply search
for “USAG-Yongsan” in Facebook and click “Become a fan.”
Fans get carefully selected garrison updates and community net-
working opportunities.
Garrison officials have announced that 1st Corps Boulevard and
Gate 1 will receive much needed upgrades between Sept. 19-28.
— U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun
DPW also plans to reconstruct a section of 8th Army Road between
Trent Gym and Camp Coiner at a later date.
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A community of excellence

F
olks, for the third year in a We have one of the most vibrant and
row we have been selected generous Good Neighbor programs
a s f i n a l i s t s i n t h e A r m y in Korea offering free cultural trips
Communities of Excellence and host exchange opportunities.
competition! We acknowledge that our work
This is an unprecedented honor, is never finished, and because we are
a “three-peat” in Yongsan, and I “here for you,” we need your feedback
am very proud of everyone in this in order to get it right. Please visit
community who made this feat our Web site at http://yongsan.
possible. korea.army.mil and tell us how we’re
In May 2008, I stood on a Pentagon doing using either the Commander’s
stage with Army Vice Chief of Staff Hotline or the Interactive Customer
General Richard Evaluation, also
Cody to receive a known as ICE.
“Every day the
third place 2008 Also, we conduct
ACOE trophy C ommunity
and a check for I n formation
$750,000, and
last year we took
garrison continues F o
the
r ums (CIF)
last Tuesday
to improve quality
seventh place and of every month
some pretty good from 9-11 a.m. in
bragging rights. the Community
This year, we
have the potential
of life on Services Building
adjacent to the
Yongsan.”
to win up to $1 rear-parking lot
million! So we are of the Dragon
gearing up for our Hill Lodge.
ACOE site-visit Our vision is to
scheduled for Col. Dave Hall be a professional,
the last week of USAG-Yongsan p e o ple-focused
October. o r g anization
Every day the Commander s e t t ing the
garrison continues b e n chmark
to improve quality for installation
of life on Yongsan. We just installed management and quality of life
lights at the Family and Morale, programs that ensure the well-being
Welfare and Recreation Field at the of the community.
Seoul American High School, and in We are proud of our vision, but
just a few weeks we’ll complete the need your voice to ensure we are
Yongsan Family Park featuring picnic on track with this vision.Again,
areas and a walking track. We’re congratulations on being an ACOE
continuing with our barracks and finalist for the third consecutive
quarters renovation projects, while y e a r. Yo u a re t r u l y t h e re a s o n
improving roads, street lighting and USAG-Yongsan is a Community of
safety throughout the community. Excellence!
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Army Continuing Education System (ACES)

YONGSAN GARRISON — Army
educators will be attending an Army
Continuing Education Services (ACES)
Professional Development Workshop
during the week of September 22-25 at
the Dragon Hill Lodge.
All scheduled on-duty and off-
duty classes will continue without
disruptions.
All Ed Centers will have regular hours
and there will be administrative staff in
the centers to provide assistance.

OPSEC Officer Courses

YONGSAN GARRISON — Two formal
courses designed for OPSEC Officers and
planners will be held on Osan AB, 21-24 Sep
and Camp Casey, 28-30 Sep 09.
This level II training is required for
all appointed OPSEC Officers at the
battalion-level and higher.
The DOD OPSEC Officer Course,
presented by the Joint OPSEC Support Center
mobile training team, is fully accredited and
satisfies training requirements for all services.
If you require this training, or need
more information, contact your service
component OPSEC officer or Mr Dan
Wilkinson, USFK OPSEC at DSN 723-
2149 or at OPSEC@korea.army.mil.

Foreign Service Officer Test

U.S. Embassy Seoul

SEOUL — U.S. Citizens who are interested in taking the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)
should visit www.careers.state.gov to get information on the exam and register for the test. The
FSOT is open to all US citizens and it’s free
The website also has information on many different career opportunities with the
Department of State.
The U.S. Embassy will be administering the Foreign Service exam in Seoul on the following
dates: October 8, 9, and 10, 2009.
Please be advised that the registration process for the Foreign Service
Officer Test has changed. Applicants will start by filling out a registration package that consists of
an application form and a set of personal narrative questions that, taken together, provide information
about your experience and qualifications. Applicants will need approximately three hours to complete
the registration package. Questions? Email FSOTSeoul@state.gov

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Seasonal flu vaccinations begin

The intranasal flu mist vaccine has arrived in Korea, and Servicemembers are currently
being vaccinated. Here Brig. Gen. John Uberti, commanding general IMCOM Korea
Region gets the intranasal flu mist. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Park Kab-rock

By Marianne Campano
65th Medical Brigade

YONGSAN GARRISON — Newcomers are getting vaccinated at the 1RC, and

Servicemembers can also get vaccinated there on a walk-in basis.
Family members, military civilians and beneficiaries should get vaccinated at their
Garrison health care facility.
Your seasonal flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against
the seasonal flu.
This year it is especially important to vaccinate in September so that you will be ready
for the novel H1N1 vaccine that should be arriving in October.

Sep 18 - Sep 24

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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
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 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel
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 Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey 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.) Terry E. Jarvis:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-3917
Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak:
daniel.husak1@us.army.mil, 736-3018
No Endorsement Implied
CHAPLAIN
Area II Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean
Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal Mass
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service call 753-3909
(Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Mon/Fri 1145 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.-P) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
KATUSA Contemporary
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Catholic Services
Catholic Services
Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Mass
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1130 Camp Carroll
Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Jewish
Jewish Worship Service
Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United
Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized
civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information.
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-6139
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Warrior Country celebrates Labor Day with festival

By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON— Soldiers and family
members were filled with “Harmony” and
“mutual cooperation,” as the 105 plus kite
display flew high above the USAG-Casey
Stewart softball field Warrior Country
Soldiers during the Labor Day Festival
Sept. 7, at the USAG-Casey Hanson Field
House.
The all day event had activities for all
ages at different areas from the USAG-Casey
Stewart softball field to the Outdoor pool
and Hanson Field House. Soldiers could be
found fighting each other with pugil sticks
or dressed in sumo wrestling outfits trying
to tackle each other or attempting to knock
each other’s heads off with jousting sticks
given to them from the Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation who coordinated the
event, while being dressed in outfits where a
removable head was on top of the Soldiers
head and the object of the event was to make
the opponent headless.
Children and Family members were also
given the chance to win many different
prizes in a various competitions such as
the ice cream scramble where teams of two
were given a bowl with a large amount
of ice cream inside and the team finished
their bowl first while feeding each other
and keeping their area clean was named
the winner and given a FMWR gift bag. A
family version of the ice cream scramble was
available as well as the fastest ice tea drinker
contest, a hula hoop contest and a family
obstacle course challenge.
One of the top prizes was a free trip to
anywhere in Korea which was raffled for
those who took the 2009 Customer Service
Assesment survey for the Warrior Country
USAG-Plans Analysis and Integration
Office given to Sgt. Kevin Rivet, a Soldier
stationed at Camp Casey.
“I have always been happy with what the
Garrison has to offer and as far as customer
service is concerned, whenever I shop at the
PX (Army and Air Force Exchange Services
Post Exchange) and the Commissary the
personnel there are always able to help me
with whatever it is that I need,” said Rivet.

Members of the 2nd Infantry Division Tae Kwon Do team display their high flying abilities
in front of Soldiers and Family members during the Labor Day fun festival Sept. 7 at the
USAG-Casey Hanson Field House. The festival included a kite display (Harmony is the
hangul translation for the green kite) and expo where families were able to fly kites during
the day.— U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
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59th anniversary of the Incheon Landing remembered
(left photo) Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, Col. Douglas O. Fegenbush, Jr., (second from right) participates in a wreath laying ceremony at sea to commemorate the 59th anniversary
of the Incheon Landing. (right photo) Col. Fegenbush places a wreath at the Gen. Douglas MacArthur statue in Incheon. Lt. Gen. Hong Hee Lee, Commandant, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Incheon City
representatives, and Korean War veterans groups were part of the ceremony. – U.S. Navy photos by Lt. Cmdr. Pamela S. Bou
Army Medical Research and Materiel Command funds orthopaedic clinical studies
ByTiffany Holloway
U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Public Affairs
FORT DETRICK, Md. – U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command’s Orthopaedic
Extremity Trauma Research Program signed an $18.4M cooperative agreement with Johns
Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health on Aug. 14. Twelve civilian medical centers and
several military treatment centers will enroll patients in their trauma centers who have wounded
extremities.
“In order to improve practices and outcomes, a larger multi-center clinical trial is necessary
because no one center is capable of enrolling enough patients”, said Josh Wenke, program manager
at U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
“This agreement is important because before this, there was no funding for research like this.
This consortium has the potential to change practices,” said Wenke.
Eighty-two percent of Soldiers in battle have an extremity injury. This research will help medical
personnel improve healing open traumatic bone defects, prevent musculoskeletal infection, prevent
heterotopic bone formation, improve standards of care with emphasis on tissue viability assessment
and wound irrigation/debridement technologies, and repair massive muscle defects.
“The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is very pleased to be working closely
with DOD to establish the OETRP Consortium,” said Ellen J. MacKenzie, Fred and Julie Soper
professor & chair Department of Health Policy and Management Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Health.
The Bloomberg School of Public Health will serve as the Data Coordinating Center for the
Consortium.
“In this role we will provide overall leadership in the design and analysis of the clinical trials
conducted by the consortium. We will also coordinate data collection across the clinical centers
and make sure the data collected are of the highest quality,” said MacKenzie.
Large, multi-center, randomized clinical trials have the best chance of being able to change
practice and improve outcome of injured Warriors. The trials to be conducted by the Consortium
will include patient follow-up for up to two years after the injury and include measures of both
functional and quality of life outcome as well as clinical outcome.
“We can find the best way to treat our patients,” said Wenke.
“Results will be used to develop clinical guidelines that will assist the surgeon and the patients
formulate a good treatment plan. The initial results will also be considered as the “baseline” and
future technologies will be compared to the baseline to determine possible changes in care,”
said Dr. Michael Bosse, the chair of the Consortium and director of Clinical Research for the
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center.
The Carolinas Medical Center will serve as one of the core research centers for the
Consortium.
He also said that his team feels honored to be allowed to work collaboratively with our military
counterparts on issues that are critical to the care of the wounded warrior and too many of our
civilian trauma patients. “This is likely to be one the most significant orthopaedic clinical research
opportunities of the last 50 years. It’s pretty exciting,” said Bosse.
“This unique study offers the opportunity to tackle a variety of problems common in the
military and civilian community” said Dr. Andrew Pollack, co-chair of the Consortium and
head of the Division of Orthopaedic Traumatology Department of Orthopaedics University of
Maryland School of Medicine.
“We haven’t had sufficient funding for definitive studies on severe open extremities,” said
Pollack. “The results of the trials to be conducted by the Consortium will give us better insight
into the treatment of severe high energy lower extremities.”
“Military Orthopaedic Surgeons are challenged by often devastating extremity injuries,
more commonly seen on the battlefield amongst our Warriors. This Consortium enables
military surgeons, with these challenges and unique internal perspective to partner with our
civilian colleagues to capitalize on their expertise and impressive ability to unite such a powerful
collaborative consortium. This is indeed a thrilling cooperation,” said Col. James Ficke, chairman,
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, San Antonio Military Medical Center, and
senior Orthopaedic consultant.
Wenke said future efforts include securing more funding to increase the number of participating
centers and expand the scope of the effort. This will also include rehabilitation program.
“A lot of people came together to do something great,” said Wenke.
The twelve core clinical centers currently participating in the Consortium include: Boston
University Medical Center, The Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Carolinas Medical Center, Denver
Health and Hospital Authority, OrthoIndy and the Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital, Orthopaedic
Associates of Michigan, The Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at the University of California at San
Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, The University of Maryland Medical Systems R Adams
Cowley Shock Trauma Center, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, The University of
Texas Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Washington Harborview Medical Center,
and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
For more information about the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, visit
http://mrmc.amedd.army.mil.
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Soldiers and units rise to the occasion during competition
By Spc. Julien Policape
501st Signal Company, 36th Signal Battalion
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Life as
a Soldier can be hectic and stressful at times
and it is great when Soldiers are able to do
positive and fun things outside of work.
Sometimes, off-duty Soldiers visit the local
clubs, take short trips or they work on a
talent they have such as singing.
Recently, Humphreys Directorate of
Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation
hosted a Rising Star contest at the
Community Activity Center, here to find
the garrison’s most-talented vocalist.
The Rising Star contest allows Soldiers
to showcase their vocal talents in front of a
crowd, as well as three judges. The top three
performers win cash prizes. Additionally,
judges award a cash prize of $300 to the
most supportive unit (of a performer) in
the audience.
One of the singers who performed was
Spc. Lashonda “Nikki” Martin, of the 501st
Signal Company. Martin sang her rendition
of “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys.
Martin has previous experience with
singing competitions to include placing
first in a Rising Star contest at her last duty
assignment in Fort Huachuca, Ariz. She also
auditioned for the “American Idol” television
show. Martin has also performed during
many unit functions singing the national
anthem and other popular selections.
Audience members seemed to enjoy
Martin’s performance.
“Spc. Martin was outstanding,” said Spc.
Humphreys’ Education center offers something for just about everyone
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHEYS GARRISON — Soldiers,
Family Members, Retirees here are all
eligible to take advantage of the services the
Humphreys’ Education Center offers.
The education center on a military
installation is sometimes synonymous with
college classes and Humphreys is not an
exception as three colleges offer classes for
students.
“Three colleges are contracted to provide
classes to our Soldiers and the community
– Central Texas College, they offer an
associate’s degree program, University
of Maryland University College – Asia
has a bachelor’s degree program and the
University of Phoenix has the graduate
and master’s degree contract,” said Joseph
Quigley, the education service specialist at
the Humphreys Education center.
Beginning this month, Quigley said the
University of Phoenix will start a Master
of Business Administration program here
too.
The education center offers five, eight
week terms during the year and Quigley
said any member of the community can
attend class.
Individuals interested in attending
college may think they can’t afford it but
there are many different financial options
for Soldiers and spouses.
“Soldiers get tuition assistance which
is $4,500 a year and spouses now can go
to MilitaryOneSource.com and apply for
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Spc. Lashonda Martin from the 501st Signal Company celebrates her second place finish in
the Humphrey’s Rising Star competition hosted here recently at the Community Activity Center.
—Courtesy photo
Jawon Jones of the 501st Signal Company
“She really hit all of the notes correctly on a
song that is very vocally challenging.”
Another 501st Signal Company Soldier
enjoyed Martin’s performance.
“Spc. Martin was great. I could tell
from the moment she started singing that
she definitely had a special talent,” added
Spc. Daniel Robinson of the 501st Signal
Company.
Even though her performance was well
Pfc. Richard Patterson assigned to the 557th Military Police Company receives information
from Hyunju Campbell on services the Humphreys’ Education Center has to offer. For more
information, call 753-8901. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
a career advancement account which is
$6,000 that they can out toward college
tuition,” he said.
Quigley said many Soldiers may be closer
to a degree than they think.
“There’s an American Council on
Education Registry Transcript System or
AARTS transcript which captures military
training and once a school evaluates that
transcript, the (military) training may be
worth college credits,” he said.
Counselors are available to guide
prospective and current students on their
educational future, help with course
received by the audience, Martin didn’t
come away with the top prize—she took
the second prize of $250.
Staff Sgt. Michel Gordon, from A
Company, 304th Integrated Theater Signal
Battalion, won first place in the completion
and took home a $500 prize.
Gordon’s performance garnered the
respect of spectators who traditionally don’t
listen to country music and who were blown
away with his voice and natural talent.
selections and to answer questions.
In addition to college services and
counseling, the education center offers
testing for Soldiers including the Test of
Adult Basic Education or TABE, College
Level Examination Program or CLEP, and
the General Education Development or
GED tests, and provides support services to
Soldiers and their adult Family Members in
academic, vocational and technical, Military
Occupational Skill or MOS, distance
learning and career information areas,
including the Read-to-Lead program.
Scholastic Aptitude Tests or SAT and
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Robinson said he was at a loss for words
after hearing him sing.
“It was like we were listening to someone
singing in a music studio,” Robinson said.
“He could really sing, he definitely had
the talent to sing professionally,” Jones
added.
In traditional 501st Signal Company
fashion, the unit came out to support for
one of their own.
A majority of the unit’s Soldiers and
Family Members came out to the contest to
hear Martin sing. During her performance
the crowd heard a regular “Stryke Hard!”
yelled during the competition followed
by a thunderous “Stryke Deep!!” the unit’s
motto.
The competition for most supportive
unit was very close throughout and came
down to a tie breaker between the 501st
Signal Company and the 602nd Aviation
Support Battalion.
In the end, 501st Signal Company lost
the most-supportive unit award to the
602nd ASB.
Even though 501st Signal didn’t win this
portion of the competition they managed to
show support for their respective Soldiers,
especially Martin, who said she appreciated
their efforts and the support they gave her
during her performance.
“I had great support from my company
which made me feel warm and fuzzy inside
to see so many of my peers showing support
for me,” she said.
“I had fun and it was a good learning
experience.”
American College Tests or ACT are also
available and people interested should call
to set up an appointment.
Within the education center there is
a multi-learning facility with computers
available for self-development activities.
Even dependents are eligible to take
courses at the education center. Academically
gifted high school seniors may enroll in
freshman-level courses with UMUC while
finishing work toward their diploma.
Quigley says recently he has seen in
increase in the number of people using the
services at the center.
“During the third quarter of this year we
had over 3,100 people come into the multi-
learning facility,” Quigley said. “We also
had approximately 700 college enrollments,
distance learning and face-to-face classes, for
the past term.”
Realizing many factors affect a Soldiers’
ability to take classes such as duty and
field schedules, command approval and
individual motivation, Quigley offers a
challenge to Soldiers.
“My standing challenge to active duty
Army Soldiers is they can leave Korea
with an associate’s degree after one year,”
Quigley said. “They can CLEP 30 hours,
which is basically the freshman year, and, if
they take two classes during each of the five
terms, they have earned enough credits for
an associate’s—for free!”
For more information on the services the
education center offers to the community
call 753-8901 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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News & Notes
Humphreys’ Job Fair
USAG-Humphreys’ Army Community Service
is hosting a Job Fair Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.
– 2 p.m. at the Super gym. Come check out
what the local community of employment has
to offer – GS, NAF, contractors and off post
employment opportunities. Call 753-8321 or
753-8401 for more information about the fair or
if you’re an employer interested in setting up
a booth.
The 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show
Lights! Camera! Action! is this year’s theme
for the 2009 Soldier show. Check out the free
show Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Hangar 1029 (near
the Main Post chapel) open to all USFK ID card
holders. For more information, call 754-5875.
Joint Services Blood Drive
Eligible donors are invited to support the Joint
Services Blood Drive Sept. 24 from 8:00 a.m.
– 2:30 p.m. at the Humphreys’ Community
Activity Center and Sept. 28 from 8:00 a.m. –
2:30 p.m. at the Yongsan Collier Field House.
Blood collected provides support to military
hospitals for Soldiers and their Family Members,
readiness requirements to support rapidly
deploying units and operational requirements
to support activities such as Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
For more information, call 753-3635.
CFC Unit Coordinators Training
The Combined Federal Campaign Mandatory
Training for Unit Coordinators and key
persons will take place in Bldg. 544, third
floor briefing room, 9 a.m., Sept. 23. For more
information please contact Suzanne Castillo,
CFC Community Area Project Officer, Military
Personnel Division, at 753-7327.
Changes to Humphreys After Hours Clinic
Humphreys’ clinic has modified the operations
of the After Hours clinic. From 8:00 a.m. until
4:30 p.m., the After Hours clinic is considered an
Acute Care Clinic. In effort to minimize patient
wait time, individuals can call 737-CARE(2273)
from 8 – 10 a.m. to make an acute or same-
day appointment. Individuals can continue to
call 119 or 02-1339 for off-post emergencies
or 0505-753-7911 or 031-690-7911 for on-post
emergencies. All 2nd CAB Soldiers and Family
Members will continue their usual process,
unless there’s an emergency.
New DES Headquarters
USAG-Humphreys Directorate of Emergency
Services has moved to building S481. For on-
post emergencies, dial 0505-753-7911. The
MP Desk number has changed to 753-3111
and 753-3112. For fire emergencies, call 753-
6173.
Humphreys Construction Update
From August 2009 to January 2010,
Department of Public Works will have a project
in progress along Freedom Road. The work
area will consist of the Freedom Road area from
the CPX Road to the intersection of Freedom
Road and Mac Arthur Road. Work will consist
of resurfacing of the entire roadway and a new
sidewalk for pedestrian safety. The project will
last approximately 160 days.
We would like to advise everyone to please
use caution when traveling in this area and to
pay close attention to the traffic controls and
flagman for directions.
We want your stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos in
the Morning Calm Weekly and on the USAG-
Humphreys Command Channel, Flickr’ site and
Facebook.
Please call the Humphreys’ Public Affairs
Office at 754-6132 for more information or send
submissions for consideration to lori.yerdon@
korea.army.mil.
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Suicide Prevention
No Stigma: Seeking help from others does not equate to weakness
By Carolyn McPherson-Dewey
USAG-Humphreys Risk Reduction Program
Coordinator
Editor’s note - this story is the second in a two-
part series
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — How
can you identify someone who may be at
risk for suicide? You should be willing to
listen and observe.
Individuals with increased suicide risk are
likely to be feeling overwhelmed, sad or a
sense of emptiness. They no longer finding
pleasure doing the things they enjoyed in
the past. They become withdrawn, suffer
changes in appetite, sudden weight gain or September is designated as Suicide Prevention Month, an event designed to raise awareness
loss, difficulty sleeping, giving away prized about suicide and suicidal behaviors. The Army is committed to strengthening the well being
of each member of the community and encourages Soldiers to seek help when needed to
possessions, preoccupied with death or
overcome difficulties. For more information on suicide prevention, individuals may contact their
dying and make statements such as “I can’t
go on any longer” or simply stating “I want unit Chaplain, a mental health professional or Military One Source, www.militaryonesource.
to die.” com. — Courtesy U.S. Army photo
Keep in mind that many people who are Leaders have a responsibility to promote have either lost confidence that you can help
depressed and may be contemplating suicide health, fitness and mission readiness. They them or concluded that you do not care.”
try to hide their depression because they should ensure Soldiers receive suicide Show your Soldiers that you care enough
don’t want to be thought of as weak. This prevention training; they should know to listen to their issues and refer them to the
attitude is common in the military because their Soldiers and create an environment organizations that can meet their needs. One
Soldiers are perceived to be brave, strong where they feel safe talking to their chain suicide is too many and together we must
and able to handle any situation. of command about personal issues. provide hope and help for our Soldiers now
There is no weakness in seeking help; Retired Army Gen. Colin Powel, former and into the future.
Army leadership has worked diligently to Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint For more information on suicide
eradicate the stigma once associated with Chiefs of Staff, echoes that sentiment. prevention or if there is someone who
seeking mental health. Early identification “The day Soldiers stop bringing you needs help, individuals may contact their
of at-risk individuals and timely intervention their personal problems is the day you have unit Chaplain, a mental health professional
may help to prevent most suicides. stopped leading them,” Powell said. “They and Military One Source.
American hero speaks to 4-2 Aviation Brigade spouses
Commentary by Sarah Dobson
USAG-Humphreys MWR Marketing
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Spouses of 4-2 Aviation Brigade Soldiers
recently heard about one of the fears they
face when their loved one is in combat – fear
of capture – when Chief Warrant Officer
David Williams related his experiences as
Prisoner of War of the Iraqi Army and the
impact it had on his family.
Williams’ Apache helicopter fondly
named “Damaged Goods” went down in
Karbala, 60 miles southwest of Baghdad
on March 23, 2003, while on a mission in
support of coalition ground troops.
“I look at my experience as a huge Chief Warrant Officer David Williams shared his experiences as a Prisoner of War and the
accident investigation…there were all these impact it had on his family with Spouses from 4-2 recently. Williams’ Apache helicopter went
little indicators that led up to the tragic down in Iraq March 23, 2003 and he was held in captivity for 24 days.. — U.S. Army photo by
event,” Williams said. Sarah Dobson
His wife, also an Army pilot at the time,
woke up to an early-morning phone call When asked what he takes from this How would you handle this situation? I try
from her mother saying that she saw a news experience and how he shares it with to instill that everyone is valuable and we
report that a helicopter from 4th Brigade, others he answered “it depends on who I need to learn from previous experiences
1st Cavalry Division, based in Fort Hood, am speaking to. When speaking to groups and adapt in order to have successful future
Texas had gone down in Iraq and believed such as yourselves, I try and emphasize combat missions.”
that it was Dave’s. Williams was listed as ‘insulate not isolate’. When you are within Williams will soon complete his forth
“Duty Status – Whereabouts Unknown” a unit that is your family, and you should all tour in Korea and depart for his next
and his wife’s worst nightmare became a come together as a family even though you assignment at Fort Rucker, Ala. where he
may disagree with each other – just like we will attend the Fixed Wing pilot’s course.
reality.
Williams was held in captivity for 24 days (Soldiers) do in combat situations. Following his training at Rucker he’ll head
and when he spoke of his interrogations he “When I speak to Soldiers I discuss to Fort Bliss, Texas.
recalled thinking of his children. mission planning and how things don’t Williams will continue to serve his
“I didn’t want my children to grow up always go as planned. For instance, here in country as an aviator and through public
remembering me through a picture and not Korea we fly, rehearse and come back home. speaking by sharing how the Code of
have the opportunity to really know who But, what is going to happen when you send Conduct played a part in maintaining his
their daddy was,” said Williams. up (Apache) 64’s and some don’t come back? personal honor and strength.
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Combined Federal Campaign season set to start Oct. 5

By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The
theme of this year’s Combined Federal
Campaign is ‘Make a World of Difference’;
Suzanne Castillo, the Area III CFC
Community Area Project Officer, recently
answered a few questions about this year’s
campaign.
1. Why do you think this year’s theme is
important and approximately how many
organizations are there to choose from if people
want to donate?
The theme for this year’s Combined
Federal Campaign is ‘Make a World of
Difference’ and it’s important we get across
the message that every contribution, no
matter the amount or to which charity it
goes, makes a world of a difference to those
benefitting from those charities. There are
over 2,300 national and international charity
programs individuals can choose from.
2. How can people contribute and who is
eligible to contribute?
Everyone can contribute! For more
information on CFC, individuals can
contact their unit representative, the Area
III Community Area Project Officer at 753-
7327 or e-mail pacific@cfcoverseas.org.
3. What do you want people reading this
article to know about the Combined Federal
Campaign?
This is an incredible opportunity to make
a difference in someone’s life.
4. Is the CFC is a Department of Defense-
wide program? When was it established?
Combined Federal Campaign is
the largest and most successful (annual
workplace charity) program in existence.
This fundraising offers more ways to give
and allows the opportunity for contributions
to be handled securely and with care to
the charities that the contributors choose.
CFC was established by President Kennedy
exclusively for Federal employees, though the
campaign allows everyone to contribute.
5. Is there anything else you’d like to add
about this year’s campaign?
For those who prefer giving back to
their local community, contributors can
donate funds to the Family and Services
Youth Program or FSYP and 100 percent
of those contributions come back to USAG
Humphreys. The success of this campaign
isn’t measured by the dollar amount of
contributions but by the participation of
the local community. I hope everyone in
the Humphreys community can dig down
deep and donate any amount to any charity.
Contributions through the CFC enabled
the Salvation Army and Red Cross to serve
20,000 meals through its ‘Honk and Holler’
program in Kansas City, Mo. and Swope
Parkway Health Center provided outreach
services for 6,777 different homeless
people last year which included drug and
alcohol counseling, medical care, financial
counseling and help finding temporary
shelter.
The CFC season runs from Oct. 5
through Dec. 4. All U.S. Government The theme for this year’s Combined Federal Campaign is ‘Make a World of Difference.’ Area III
personnel serving overseas, Family Members CFC Community Area Project Officer Suzanne Castillo (right) says everyone can contribute to
and contractors are eligible to participate. this year’s campaign. For more information, individuals can contact their unit representative, the
For more information about how to Area III Community Area Project Officer at 753-7327 or e-mail pacific@cfcoverseas.org. Also
contribute, call 753-7327. shown is Kieshia Caro. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon

Children honored during ‘Day for Kids’ celebration at Humphreys

HUMPHREYS GARRISON – Humphreys Garrison, along with many other military installations and communities around the world, celebrated the joys of being kids during the eighth-annual Boys
and Girls Club of America Day for Kids. The Day for Kids is an initiative to reinforce parent, community member and leaders’ commitment to the well-being of the youth in communities. The BGCA
began the Day for Kids in 2001 as a way for parents to remind children how special they are and to give kids a day just for them. Every September, the BGCA sets aside one day to celebrate
children everywhere; this year’s event drew about 500 kids and adults to Independence Park here. The USAG-Humphreys Child, Youth and School Services sponsored this year’s BGCA Day.
There was a dance performance from the Korean American Youth Alliance or KAYA, a Tae Kwon Do demonstration, inflatable games, barbeque, face painting, raffles and more. David W. Frodsham,
Deputy to the Garrison Commander and Joseph Jacks, Area III School Liaison Officer presented the BGCA Day for Kid’s Proclamation on behalf of garrison commander Col. Joseph Moore.
— U.S. Army photos by Lori Yerdon
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USAG Daegu chosen as ACOE finalist
USAG Daegu has the chance to add another flag to their collection, as an ACOE finalist. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee, Dodam
By Philip Molter
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Officer
Installation Management Command
(IMCOM) announced Saturday that U.S.
Army Garrison (USAG) Daegu has once
again been chosen as a finalist for the Army
Communities of Excellence (ACOE) Medal
Award.
The ACOE award annually honors the
top Army, National Guard, and Reserve
installations that have achieved levels
of excellence in building a high quality
environment, outstanding facilities and
superior services, based on standards set
annually by the National Malcolm Baldridge
Quality Program Criteria for Performance
Excellence, published by the National
Patriot’s Day of Prayer & Remembrance
By Cpl. Lee, Dodam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CAROLL — On Sept. 11,
2001, nineteen hijackers took control of
four commercial airliners and changed our
lives forever. It has been eight years, and to
remember the people who lost their lives
that day Camp Carroll held a remembrance
ceremony at Crown Jewel Fitness Center,
Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Soldiers and civilians from Chilgok
community attended this event to pray
for peace. 501st Special Troops Battalion
Commander Lt. Col. Kimberly L. Darby
Soldiers and civilians from Chilgok community attended Patriot’s Day of Prayer & Remembrance ceremony to pray for peace for who
have paid the autumn sacrifce and the families who have given since 9-11. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee, Dodam
AREA IV
Institute of Standards and Technology.
This marks the second consecutive year
that USAG Daegu has been chosen as a
finalist. The Garrison went on to win a
Bronze ACOE Award for 2009, which was
presented to garrison leaders in a ceremony
at the Pentagon May 5.
“This is a true indication of the intense
hard work the entire Garrison puts into
making Daegu a Community of Excellence,”
said USAG Daegu Commander Col. Terry
Hodges. “The mere fact of being chosen
as one of the eight finalists, of almost 200
garrisons in the Army, means that USAG
Daegu is a community of choice for Soldiers,
Civilians and family members , not only in
Korea, but worldwide.”
USAG Daegu joins USAG Yongsan
opened the event followed by 19th ESC
Command Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mackberth
E. Williams.
A video presentation recognized the tragic
incident and offered a fervent prayer. Special
guests Genie Lee and Steve Moon sang ‘You
raise me up’, which includes a message that
God is always with us to protect us.
The day’s featured speaker was 19th ESC
Command Sergeant Major, Command. Sgt.
Maj. Brian S. Connie. He conveyed several
messages including basic background of the
attack, how he reacted when he first heard
about the incident, how it affects our world
and how we should not forget the many who
as finalists from the IMCOM Korea
region. Each garrison will be visited by an
IMCOM team sometime between now
and the end of November as the next part
of the ACOE award selection process.
The team will conduct interviews to
verify organizational strengths and clarify
opportunities for improvement against
the 2009-2010 Baldridge criteria for
performance excellence.
The USAG Daegu team of nearly 11,000
Service Members, Civilians, contractors,
Korean National (KN) employees and
Family Members work and live on Camp
Walker, Camp Henry and Camp George
in Daegu, Camp Carroll in Waegwan, and
Camp Hialeah, Pier 8 and the Busan Storage
Facility in Busan.
have paid the autumn sacrifice, our wounded
warriors and the families who have given so
much since 9-11.
“Today we’ll recognize a day as a Nation
that we’ll never forget. Sept 11th or 9-11
will be a day where all eyes and hearts
will be focused on a field in Shanksville,
Pennsylvania; to New York City where the
Twin Towers once made up its skyline and
to a wall on the West side of the Pentagon
– between corridors 4 and 5,” said Connie.
“There will be many mixed emotions
expressed in just as many ways. Somewhere
— See REMEMBRANCE on Page 28—
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Fire Safety
in the Kitchen
Watch What You Heat
The leading cause of fires in the
kitchen is unattended cooking.
Stay in the kitchen when you are
frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you
leave the kitchen for even a short period
of time, turn off the stove.
If you are simmering, baking,
roasting, or boiling food, check it
regularly, remain in the home while food
is cooking, and use a timer to remind you
that you’re cooking.
Stay alert! To prevent cooking fires,
you have to be alert. You won’t be if you
are sleepy, have been drinking alcohol,
or have taken medicine that makes you
drowsy.
If a fire should occur, suffocate it with
a pot/pan lid or a cookie sheet or close
the oven door.
Keep Things That Can Catch Fire and
Heat Sources Apart.
Keep anything that can catch fire—
potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils,
paper or plastic bags, food packaging,
towels, or curtains—away from your
stovetop.
Keep the stovetop, burners, and oven
clean.
Choose the Right Equipment and
Use it Properly.
Always use cooking equipment tested
and approved by a recognized testing
facility.
Follow manufacturers’ instructions
and code requirements when installing
and operating cooking equipment.
Plug microwave ovens and other
cooking appliances directly into an
outlet. Never use an extension cord for
a cooking appliance, as it can overload
the circuit and cause a fire.
Avoid grease build-up in the kitchen
and on appliances. Cooking fires are
common. Do not leave food cooking on
stovetops unattended.
For More Information, contact the
Fire Prevention Office in your area:
Daegu area 768-7867, Carroll area 765-
8355, Busan area 763-7569.
Report ALL fires by calling 9-1-1 or
0505-764-5911
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t News & Notes
Carroll Gym Closure
Camp Carroll Jewel Fitness Center is
planning on gym closure due to annual
floors maintenance which is scheduled
from Sept. 14 through Oct. 2 2009.
For more information contact Sports,
Fitness & Aquatics Director Modest.
C. Algarin at 765-8118.
Pet Fair
Camp Walker will be hosting an Annual
Pet fair for the Area IV community
Sept. 19. It will be located at the
Camp George C pavilion and adjacent
area from 1-4 p.m.. We will be doing a
cookout, dog contest (ugliest, smallest,
biggest and best costume), dog demo,
pet first aid, free giveaways, raffles
and lots of information for pet owners.
Building Convert
USAG Daegu will convert buildings 330
and 338 on Camp Walker, respectively
an empty UPH and the DFAS, into a
new High School, grades 9-12, which
will open for school year 2011-12. The
new school will increase the capacity
of USAG Daegu schools by some 500
students. Daegu American School on
Camp George will remain in operation
as a K-8 school
Camp Carroll Gate #2 Closure
Effective Sept. 15, Gate 2, Camp
Carroll will close for Force Protection
upgrades. This gate is expected to
remained closed until April 2010. All
traffic will need to proceed through
Gate 1 or Gate 4, Camp Carroll. We
apologize for any inconvenience that
this may cause. Thank you for your
understanding. DES POC: Mr Nelson,
at 764-4106 or 010-9261-2006, or
email: robert.f.nelson@korea.army.
mil or Mr McQuerry, at 764-4167 or
010-4512-5996, or email: stephen.
mcquerry@korea.army.mil.
Coffee House
Come to Camp Carroll Chapel Annex
building #904. Food and drinks will be
served along with coffee, tea. Video,
board games, movies and music.
A great place just to relax! Every
friday it opens at 6:00 p.m. For more
information please contact Chaplain
Graham at 765-8581/8606.
Club Beyond
Club Beyond meets every Wednesday
at 6:30 p.m. at Daegu American
School (MPR & Band Room). Music,
mixer, meal and a message for
all teens in grade 7-12. For more
information please contact Latasha
McCoy at 010-9407-0134 or lmccoy@
clubbeyond.org.
We Want Your Stories
If you want to advertise any events or
information for the Area IV community
in the Morning Calm Weekly, please
send an e-mail to Cpl. Park Kyung-
rock, kyungrock.park@korea.army.mil
or 768-8070 for Camp Walker, Henry
and George and contact Cpl. Lee
Dodam, dodam.lee@korea.army.mil
for Camp Carroll.
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Aiyah! Taekwondo training for Soldiers
By Cpl. Park, Kyung-rock
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
The roar of ‘Aiyah!’ spreads out through
Area IV once a week during physical training
time. The Area IV Republic of Korea Army
Support Group conducts Taekwondo
training, instructed by KATUSAs to U.S.
Soldiers of each unit. In Area IV, 17 units are
scheduled to conduct Taekwondo training
weekly during morning PT time starting
this month. Some units have already begun
the training.
“The main purpose of Taekwondo training
is not only to help both KATUSA and U.S.
Soldiers build up strong mental and physical
strength but also to promote cultural
exchanges,” said U.S. Army Garrison (USAG)
Daegu ROKA Support Officer, Capt. Jung-
hoon Lee. “Since Taekwondo is a Korean HHC, USAG Daegu conducts Taekwondo training during PT exercise, Sept. 15 — U.S.
national martial art based on the elements of Army photo by Cpl. Park, Kyung-rock
Korean history and used by the ROK Army as
part of military training, it would be a great Co. (HHC), USAG Daegu Taekwondo enthusiastically participated in this training,
opportunity for U.S. Soldiers to understand instructor, Pfc. Seung-tae Bae. “Even though according to Spc. Aggrey E. Benn.
Korean culture through Taekwondo.” I am not a professional instructor, I will do “I feel really proud of both KATUSA and
The KATUSA instructors were selected my best with Taekwondo spirit like full of U.S. Soldiers trying hard to teach and learn
through qualification among the black self-confidence.” Taekwondo and I am sure that Taekwondo
belt holders. They went through instructor HHC, USAG Daegu conducted its first training will reinforce strong ties between
education in order to enhance their ability Taekwondo training during morning PT, U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers.” said Lee. “I
to instruct Taekwondo in English. Sept. 15. KATUSA instructors introduced hope that U.S. Soldiers keep good memories
“I’ve practiced a lot by myself to teach the fundamentals of Taekwondo and of Korea and KATUSA Soldiers when they
Taekwondo to my unit Soldiers in an effective demonstrated the basic positions, such as go back to the Unites States through this
way,” said Headquarters & Headquarter bow, attention and ready. U.S. Soldiers training.”
I’m that guy?
If you think you have a problem with
alcohol, getting help is an important first
step.
How do I know if I need help?
If you think you might have a problem,
ask yourself the following questions:
1. Have you ever felt you should cut
back on your drinking?
2. Does your drinking ever make you
late for work?
3. Do you ever forget what you did
while you were drinking?
4. Do you ever drink after telling
yourself you won’t?
5. Have people annoyed you by
criticizing your drinking?
6. Have you ever felt bad or guilty about
your drinking?
7. Have you ever had a drink first thing
in the morning to steady your nerves or get
rid of a hangover?
If you answered “yes” once it’s possible
you may have a problem. More than one
“yes” means it is highly likely that there’s
a problem.
Find treatment
TRICARE
www.tricare.mil/ProviderDirectory/
Check out these additional resources for
more information, advice and support:
U.S. Army
For more information about the US prevtraingroup@acsap.army.mil. Support, information and services for
Army substance abuse program visit National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and alcoholics and their families www.aa.org
the Army Center for Substance Abuse Drug Information One-stop resource for Al-Anon/Alateen
Programs (ACSAP website at www.acsap. information and free materials on substance Support for families and friends of
army.mil. abuse prevention and treatment www. alcoholics www.al-anon.alateen.org
For specific substance abuse program health.org Source: National Institute on Alcohol
questions please contact ACSAP at Alcoholics Anonymous Abuse and Alcoholism
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
From the Bench IV
By Phil Molter
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Officer
I have been sitting here thinking of how
to spin my column this week, and I finally
decided that I can start off by crowing!
The first week of the NFL season was
a rarity for your truly – namely, both the
Jets and Giants won (my favorite AFC and
NFC teams) and both my fantasy teams
absolutely destroyed their opponents too.
First the actual games. The Giants
actually didn’t look all that great, but were
able to pretty much handle the Washington
Redskins. The Giants need to find a way
to punch the ball into the end zone, and
they will be tested by the Cowboys this
coming Sunday.
The Jets, meanwhile, looked surprisingly
like a good defensive team, thanks to
new coach Rex Ryan. Quarterback Mark
Sanchez was a pretty cool customer for a
rookie in his first game (and away at that)
but I’ll hold judgment on him for a few
weeks, especially next Sunday against the
Patriots.
The one notable fact from my fantasy
team victories this past weekend was that
one of them was facing the Vikings’ AP,
and I still won! Ok, maybe it wasn’t so
surprising since my QB (Brees) more than
covered AP’s scoring.
Some random observations from the rest
of week one. In the AFC, New England
barely escaped with a win over Buffalo,
mostly thanks to continued inept coaching
by Dick Jauron. San Diego squeaked by
Oakland as well. But don’t think this
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means those teams are vulnerable. It just
means they were good enough to dodge
the first game bullet. I would still consider
the Patriots and Chargers right up there
with the Steelers and Colts at the top of
the AFC.
The bottom of the conference hasn’t
changed either, although Houston really
took one on the chin from the Jets at home.
Coming back at Tennessee won’t be easy
either, this team might have a long road
ahead of them. At least Jacksonville and
the Titans also lost their first game.
In the National Conference, The Giants
and Eagles look to have the right stuff,
but Philadelphia’s QB situation could
be a mess with McNabb’s fractured ribs.
Until somebody can slow them down, I
will remain a believer in the New Orleans
Saints. They face the Eagles this week but
with McNabb out I don’t think they can
put up enough to stay with Brees & Co.
NFC North teams Minnesota and
Green Bay looked pretty good, the Packers
at the expense of the Bears who lost Brian
Urlacher and the heart of their defense for
the season. Detroit, well, they are still in
the running for the first draft pick next
year, although they might have to fight it
out with St. Louis.
I said last week that I would pick games
starting week two, so here goes: Falcons
over Panthers, Vikes over Lions, Packers Official U.S. Army File Photo
over Bengals, Titans over Houston, Chiefs
(if Cassell is back) over Raiders, Patriots I’ll take the Bills, Seahawks, Steelers, E-mail your own picks, or comments,
and Jets pick ‘em, Saints over Eagles; Chargers, Broncos, Cowboys Sunday night or objections, to me by Tuesday at
Redskins over Rams, and the Jaguars at and Colts Monday night. Last week: No morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil, and
home over the Cardinals. In the late games, picks. Season: 0-0. make sure to put FTB in the subject line.
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REMEMBRANCE from Page 25

in those expressions we will come on one
accord and unite as Americans! Where the
American spirit will bring us as one Nation
and we all will shed a tear of joy in being what
and who we are.”
Connie gave attendees a chance to look
at the timeline written on the paper handed
out to help them understand background of
the incident. He then continued his speech.
“I guess it’s safe to say that everyone in the
audience is a least 18 yrs of age or close to.
So that means that the youngest person in
the room would of have been at least 10
yrs old on September 11, 2001. Surely old
enough to recount your whereabouts at
8:46 on September 11, 2001. I would like
for everyone to take a few seconds to reflect
on your whereabouts and how you were
informed of the heartrending events on
September 11, 2001,” said Connie.
He shared his story of the day with
attendees. He first thought the incident
was somehow a pilot got disoriented. As he
heard about the news he started to realize the
attack was actually very serious. “The reason
I wanted to share this with you is because
when I was asked to be today’s guest speaker
it took me all of 30 seconds to recall my
exact actions of the morning of September
11, 2001. Here it is eight years later and I
can recall my exact actions as if they occurred
yesterday. It’s a day of my life I know I will
never forget,” Connie added.
“In closing I ask you to please take a
moment to remember and never forget …
for there are those who have not nor will not
forget you,” said Connie.
U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Deputy
Garrison Commander, William E. Christman
then presented a gift to Connie to express
appreciation for his effort to make our
community better. Chaplain (Maj.) Edward
I. Choi concluded the day’s event with his
final benediction.

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE
APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS
Camps Henry, Walker, George
KOEZ09739310 Program Support Assistant GS-7 USAG, DFMWR Sept. 18
KOFM09720868 Materials Handler WG-4 Commissary Sept. 21
KOEZ09742627OC Student Trainee YP-1 Commissary Dec. 31
Camps Carroll
KOEZ09767875 Supv Logistics Mgt Spec YC-2 AFSBN-NEA Sept. 28

NAF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

Camps Henry, Walker, George
CF09-519 CYS Training Specialist NF-4 USAG, DFMWR, CYSS Sept. 18
KRNAFEZ09-017-K4 Operation Assistant NF-4 USAG, DFMWR, CRD Sept. 28
KRNAFEZ09-004-K4-R3 CYS Functional Tech Spec NF-4 USAG, DFMWR, CYSS Sept. 30

CONTRACTOR POSITIONS
Camps Henry, Walker, George
09-1106 Financial Services Rep N/A USA Fed Credit Union Sept. 18
N/A F/T Human Resources N/A SERCO Until Filled
N/A P/T Human Resources N/A SERCO Until Filled
N/A P/T ACAP Counselor N/A SERCO Until Filled

For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951