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November 27, 2009 • Volume 8, Issue 8 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil
President Barack Obama is greeted by Installation Management Command Korea Region commanding general, Brig. Gen. John Uberti at the helipad on Yongsan Garrison,
Nov. 19. Over 3,000 community members, mostly students, turned out on 10th Corps Blvd. near Seoul American Elementary School to catch a glimpse of the President. Uberti
escorted Obama to Osan Air Base for a Troop Rally with more than 1,500 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.— U.S. Army photos by Slade Walters (top) and Dave Palmer.
Retiree Corner:
AAFES to the Rescue
By Jack Terwiel several models of netbook from different manufacturers.
Military Retiree Assistance Office To take advantage of the delivery to the store, place your
Submitting to
order at the Customer Service desk to ensure that the proper
The Morning Calm Weekly In the Retiree Corner column published Nov. 6, I discussed delivery address is placed with your order. When the order
Send Letters to the Editor, guest commentaries, how to get on-line economically. I suggested the first step to is filled at AAFES Hq, your order is placed with items to be
story submissions and other items: getting on-line was to purchase a low-cost netbook computer. delivered to the AAFES Main Store. When it arrives, Customer
MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil.
A retiree later contacted me and asked how a retiree without Service will notify you that your order has been received and
For all submitted items include a point of con- SOFA status could order a netbook if the retiree could not you can pick it up at the Customer Service desk.
tact name and telephone number. All items are receive items weighing more than one pound through APO This is a good opportunity to remind retirees that shopping
subject to editing for content and to insure they mail. at AAFES is not limited to what you see on the shelves. The
conform with DoD guidelines.
The solution is at your Army & Air Force Exchange Service AAFES catalog offers a wide range of products that can
IMCOM-K Public Affairs (AAFES) Main Exchange Customer Service counter. be ordered for delivery to the store. AAFES also continues
and the Morning Calm Weekly staff are located Any authorized AAFES patron is able to place an order to partner with other retail stores to expand your shopping
at IMCOM-K, Yongsan Garrison. through Customer Service for delivery to the AAFES store. options. Check AAFES on-line to see the merchants that have
For information, call 738-4065.
I checked the AAFES web site and found that AAFES offers teamed with AAFES to offer even more of a choice.
NOVEMBER 27, 2009 NEWS NEWS • PAGE 3
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters.
These entries may be incomplete and
do not imply guilt or innocence.
Area III: Driving Under the Influence; Changing of the Royal Guards Ceremony “Unification Road” (the highway connecting Seoul to with a thick layer of ice. Visitors can try out ice
Tr a f f i c A c c i d e n t ; D a m a g e t o Every day visitors to Gyeongbokgung palace Panmunjom), your understanding of the recent history fishing, and those who are feeling brave can try
Government Property; Failure to can watch a reenactment of the “Changing of the of Korea will take on a new dimension. In preparing for to catch mountain trout with their bare hands. As
Maintain Control of Vehicle; Subject
#1, operating a POV, failed to maintain Royal Guards” ceremony, which takes place at the trip, don’t forget to follow the Dress Code for the well as fun activities and performances, there is
control of their vehicle and struck a the Gwanghwamun and Heungnyemun plazas. Panmunjom tour. You can download the dress code also an exhibition of ice sculptures that took 20
light pole at an off-post intersection. The royal guards of the Joseon Dynasty from this site http://affiliates.uso.org/Korea/ or pick weeks to prepare. Visitors can sample raw and
Damages to Subject #1’s vehicle (1392~1910) were in charge of protecting the one up at the USO. Also, very important, be sure to grilled mountain trout, both of which are delicious.
consisted of major disabling damages gates of the capital city and the royal palace. bring your passport or military ID the day of the tour. To get to the festival, take a bus from Dong Seoul
to the front and left side of the vehicle.
Damages to the light pole consisted The royal palace guards, who were known as the The Panmunjom tour is one of the most popular tours terminal to the Hwacheon bus terminal (estimated
of dents and scratches. Subject #1 ‘Wanggung Sumunjang’, had the very important the USO offers. Please make sure to make your travel time of 2hrs 40min). From the bus terminal,
was administered a portable breath duty of protecting the king. They were in charge of reservation far in advance to ensure a place. it will take around 10 minutes by foot to get to the
test by Korean National Police, with a opening and closing the palace gates, inspecting festival grounds. Detailed Info on the location can
result of 0.118% blood alcohol content. all visitors, and maintaining a close surveillance Trip to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty be found at www.narafestival.com.
Subject #1 was apprehended by
Korean National Police and transported of the palace. They were divided into day and The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392 and lasted for
to the Pyongtaek Korean National night shifts, and this ceremony used to take place 519 years. Rarely have any of the world’s royal Ski Resorts in Korea
Police Substation, where Subject #1 whenever the shifts changed over. dynasties lasted for over half a thousand years, but Most ski resorts in Korea are located in Gangwon-do
was charged by KNP for Driving under The ceremony is reenacted exactly as it used what is even more surprising is that the tombs of all Province, as it gets the most snow, however skiers
the Influence and Obligation for Safe to be held, with guards wearing the Joseon the kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty have looking for a quick and convenient weekend outing,
Driving. Subject #1 was processed and
released into Military Police custody and uniforms, carrying traditional weapons and been preserved until the present day. The roads to will be happy to know that there are resorts in the
transported to the PMO, where Subject playing instruments. The ceremony takes place the royal tombs lead travelers to an auspicious place. Seoul suburbs as well. Gangwon-do is the first area
#1 was processed and released to their every hour on the hour from 10:00 am to 3:00 The sites of the royal tombs were carefully selected of Korea to greet the winter, so the ski season there
unit. This is a final report. p.m. Visitors can also try on the historic uniforms by Feng Shui experts, and the landscape, structures, starts the earliest and lasts the longest, too. There
of the royal guards and take photographs in front and architecture surrounding the tombs combined to are a number of mountains of various altitudes in
Area IV: Traffic Accident; Damage to
Private Property; Hit and Run; Unknown of Gyeonghoeru, thought to be the most beautiful produce the highest art form of the time. Royal tomb the province, offering unbeatable conditions for
person(s), operating an unknown pavilion in Gyeongbokgung palace. sites are picturesque and places to relax and escape skiing and snowboarding. Korea’s ski resorts are
vehicle, struck Victim #1’s POV on an from the bustle of the city. an ideal winter getaway, whether you go for the
unnamed road off-post and fled the USO Panmunjom Tour sports or just to relax and enjoy the snowy winter
scene. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle The USO Panmunjom tour is one of the best Mountain Trout Ice Festival panorama from a steamy hot tub.
consisted of a broken head light, dents
and scratches to the left front fender ways to understand the situation, the tensions, The Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout)
and the left rear fender, scratches to and the reality of the North and South Korea Ice Festival will be taking place Jan. 9-31, 2010, Sources: english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu, www.
the left rear bumper and quarter panel, division. From the time you start to prepare in Hwacheon in Gangwon province. This virtually korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://
a damaged tire, and a smashed left for the trip until your last view of the barbed untouched region is known as the first area in Korea english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net
front bumper. Investigation continues wire fence that lines the “Freedom Road” or that freezes over in winter, and the river is covered — No endorsement implied.
by the Korean National Police and
Military Police.
NEWS • PAGE 4
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Staff Sgt. Jason Armstrong serves as a Broadcast Producer at the American Forces Network
Korea Headquarters. During the month of October, Armstrong was hand selected to
provide in-depth coverage of the Secretary of Defense’s visit to South Korea. His coverage
promoted the Republic of Korea and U.S. alliance to 2.6 million viewers around the world.
As a dedicated student, Armstrong completed an accelerated college course, earning an “A”
and maintaining an overall 3.8 GPA. Because of his aggressive course load, he will complete
his Community College of the Air Force Associates in Broadcasting this year. Outside of
the work place, Armstrong is also an outstanding example of service before self as a weekly
volunteer with the command sponsored youth group, Club Beyond. As a volunteer youth
leader, he dedicated 15 hours providing a positive example and support to more than 60
middle school and high school students stationed at Yongsan Army Garrison. Armstrong’s
selfless attitude and professionalism makes him a stellar role model to his fellow Airmen
and The Top 4 is proud to recognize him and his outstanding accomplishments for the
month of October, 2009.
YONGSAN GARRISON — FMWR Cable Television will offer viewers a sneak preview
of two new cable channels, AXN Beyond and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), from
Nov. 25 to Dec.3.
These run two channels will run for a week to give viewers on IMCOM installations a sneak
preview of the exciting new programming now available on FMWR Cable Television.
AXN Beyond is a 24/7 destination for “out of the ordinary” content, with a program line-
up that includes paranormal and supernatural, science fiction, horror and suspense dramas.
AXN Beyond features shows such as Criss Angel – Mindfreak, Supernatural, Lost, Better Off
Ted, Fear Itself, Ghost Adventures, Haunting Evidence, and other exciting shows.
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) is a female-skewed channel that men will enjoy
too. This trendsetting channel provides smart entertainment – sexy, chic, sophisticated and
witty shows – with strong female leads and female-driven content, and features a variety of
program genres such as fashion, lifestyle, drama, comedy and reality.
FMWR is bringing these new services without an increase in the subscriber costs for the
premium service.
These two cable channels can be found on channels #57 and #58. This preview will be
on IMCOM installations only. The de-scrambling will started on Nov. 25 and will run until
Dec. 3.
For more information, visit FMWR CATV Website at http://www.mwrkorea.com/
cabletelevision.html or call 738-CATV (2288).
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Sitting on the prosecutor’s seat, Hwang, Hye-joo (left) and Capt. Patrick Scudieri, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team Trial Counsel, (right) are listening to a
defense witness Nov. 14 in the Office of Staff Judge Advocate. The children made a visit to the Close Combat Tactical Trainer as well, in order to foster a good
relationship between the U.S. Army legal staff and the local community. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim, Tae-hoon
Women’s Professional
Development Symposium
The Women’s Professional Devel-
opment Symposium will be held
in the USAG-Casey Community
Activity Center, Bldg# 2475 Dec. 8
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For informa-
tion call: 732-6277.
H1N1 Vaccine
and Immunizations
Immunizations for USFK Families
is a great opportunity for parents to Pfc. William Gasper and Harmony Gasper pick up a turkey, which was donated by Spring of Acacia Lodge in
accompany children for their vac- appreciation for Army families Nov 18 in the Red Cloud and Casey Pear Blossom Cottages. Spring of Acacia
cination at Casey. Specific times, Lodge, a nonmilitary charity organization, which branches out around the world, contributed turkeys and other
locations and future dates are pub- holiday food ingredients for 24 Warrior Country families to celebrate Thanksgiving day. — U.S. Army photo by
lished via command and medical Cpl. Kim, Tae - hoon
channels. For more information
call: 732-8210.
By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon (above) Executive Vice President of LG Electronics Kim Young-kee (right) prepares a batch of kimchi with Yongsan
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs community members and Korean volunteers Nov. 21 on Lombardo Field during the Kimchi-making for Charity event;
(below) United States Forces Korea commander Gen. Walter Sharp prepares kimchi. — U.S. Army photos by Pfc.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Despite near-freezing Kim Hyung-joon
temperatures, Yongsan community members teamed up
Nov. 21 with their Korean neighbors for the heart-warming
task of preparing kimchi, a traditional Korean spiced
cabbage food, for the less fortunate.
The Kimchi-making for Charity event was hosted
by U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan, sponsored by LG
Electronics, and organized by Child Fund-Korea and
the Korean-Foreigners Friendship Cultural Society on
Lombardo Field.
United States Forces Korea Commanding Gen. Walter
Sharp and Joanne Sharp, USAG-Yongsan Commander Col.
Dave Hall and family, and approximately 300 volunteers
participated in the event which attracted both children
and adults.
In his opening remarks, Hall said that Good Neighbor
events were one of the highlights of living in Korea as an
American.
“I am continually amazed and proud of the outpouring
of goodwill we demonstrate day-in and day-out together.
Today’s kimchi-making event will provide food for the less
fortunate. This is what makes days like today so special.
We are partners in helping those in need. What a better
way to capture the true spirit of our shared motto, ‘Kapshi
Kapsida,’ We Go Together.”
Executive Vice President of LG Electronics Kim Young-
kee said that the great success of the charity program would
not have been possible without support of Gen. Sharp,
Hall, and international organizations such as the United
Nations Environment Program, World Food Program, and
International Vaccine Institute.
American Soldiers and volunteers wearing aprons and
rubber gloves stuffed pickled cabbage with a special red
curry paste provided in large batches. biggest names in the electronics industry with our American American Forces Network, Korea Defense Media,
“This is my first time making kimchi,” said Yongsan’s community to help the less fortunate,” said Garrison Korean Broadcasting System, Seoul Broadcasting System,
Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Community Relations Officer An Chang-sin. “In addition and Yonhap News provided media coverage of the event,
Soldiers representative Sgt. Bryon McGainey. “Not all of to making Kimchi, volunteers were treated to traditional which highlighted the unusual and entertaining sight of
us get to make it, but now we know what all is about. My Korean foods and an entertainment performance. I am glad Americans preparing kimchi, said Garrison Community
kimchi tastes wonderful.” to see families bonding while making kimchi in order to Relations Assistant Yun Ho-song.
Volunteers who worked up an appetite were invited to set the conditions for positively impacting the lives of the In his closing remarks, Hall thanked volunteers. “I know
complementary traditional foods like Bin Dae Duk (Korean less fortunate.” that I have had a great time today! We are happy to do
pancake), Bo Ssam (boiled pork), traditional baked potato, Approximately 4,000 heads of kimchi - two truckloads something for our Korean neighbors who do so much for
dumplings, and crab soup. - were handmade and will be distributed to the elderly and us. So on behalf of 25,000 folks living in Garrison Yongsan,
“This was a great event bringing together one of the orphans living in Seoul. thank you very much for this great partnership.”
USAG-Y • PAGE 10
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Interested candidates can get more information by visiting the jobs web site;
http://seoul.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Winzeried, U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and
8th U.S. Army; Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command; 2009 US Army Garrison-Yongsan/Area II
and Command Sgt. Maj. John Plaster, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade attended the ceremony
as the official party. Holiday Religious Services & Programs
Each inductee stepped through the arch which represents the time honored line between Soldiers
and NCOs. Catholic Date/Time Location
They received the charge and guide of the NCO, representing their commitment to the NCO Advent Workshop & Potluck Nov. 22, 12:30-4 p.m. SAES Cafeteria
Corps, the United States Army and their Soldiers. Thanksgiving Mass Nov. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Three candles - red, white and blue - were lit to symbolize the qualities and expectations of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
NCO Corps. The red candle represents the bloodshed and the courage shown by all Soldiers that Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
served in the elite NCO ranks of the United States Army. The white one symbolizes purity and Advent Community Penance Service Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m. Memorial Chapel
innocence. The blue candle represents valor and fidelity. Christmas Eve Family Mass Dec. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
During his remarks as the guest speaker, Connie emphasized the role of NCOs in the U.S. Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Dec. 24, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Army. Christmas Day Mass (One Mass ) Dec. 25, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
“The Soldiers that wait for you back in your unit are eager for your knowledge, guidance, New Year’s Day Mass Jan. 1, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
leadership, trust and expertise. I challenge you to continue upholding our legacy and history of our
time honored corps,” said Connie. Episcopal
Christmas Holy Eucharist Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Traveling Soon?
Jewish
Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel
TRICARE Korea Christmas Day Community Service Dec. 25, 3-4:30 p.m. YoungNak Church
www.korea.amedd.army.mil
(AIM-Korea – Busses depart South Post Chapel at 2 p.m.)
Area I, USAG Red Cloud
730-4695
2009 Holiday schedule has been announced for stateside bound mail; Santa’s Mail Bag;
Space Available Mail (SAM) Nov. 30, 2009 The Weather Station at Eielson AFB is now accepting “Dear Santa” letters!
Priority Mail Dec. 7, 2009 A postage paid self-addressed envelope is required with each child’s letter.
Letter/First Class Mail Dec. 7, 2009
Express Mail (EMMS) Dec. 14, 2009 Attn: 354 OSS/OSW
1215 Flightline Ave.
All Army Post Offices will operate extended hours from Nov. 30 to Dec. 18. Eielson AFB, AK 99702
NOVEMBER 27, 2009 CHAPLAIN IMCOM-K • PAGE 15
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1000 West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Gospel Mision Pentecostal Hispana KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel Korean
Korean Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
United Pentecostal Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
COGIC Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services Catholic Services
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel Mass Mass
KATUSA Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel 1145 Camp Carroll
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital 0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Jewish
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-3917 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
daniel.husak1@us.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-8991
753-7042
No Endorsement Implied
IMCOM-K • PAGE 16
http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM
By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Joshua Taylor strains on a mooring line as the mine counter-
measures ship USS Defender (MCM 2) pulls into the port of Chinhae for Exercise Clear Horizon.
Clear Horizon, an annual exercise conducted with the Republic of Korea Navy, is one of the
largest, international, mine counter-measures exercises in the world. USS Guardian (MCM 5),
USS Patriot (MCM 7), CH-53 mine-hunting helicopters from HM-14, and several minesweepers
from the Republic of Korea Navy are also participating in the exercise, which takes place Nov. 22
to Nov. 26. Defender, home ported in San Diego, is deployed to the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Navy spouse Ellianette Alvarez, of Cleveland, paints the toes of a child from the Hye Sim Won
– U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin
Orphanage in Seoul during the second annual Spa Day. Navy wives, daughters and Sailors
stationed at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea styled the girls’ hair and did their nails. CNFK
has had a on-going relationship with the orphanage since 1956. – U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 1st Class Bobbie G. Attaway
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class or toenails.
Bobbie G. Attaway “I really enjoyed attending the spa, I think it’s
CNFK Public Affairs so amazing how no matter what the culture and
the language you could still show the kids you
SEOUL, Republic of Korea — The care and change their outlook on foreigners for
second annual spa day held at the Hye Sim the rest of their lives.” said Navy spouse Brenda
Won Orphanage was a change from the normal Gonzalez, of Oxnard, Calif. “When you see
support that Sailors, spouses and children them and they smile it’s a nice feeling to know
stationed in Seoul usually give. that you made them feel special. I’m feeling
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, coordinate happy and blessed that I’m part of their life and
visits to the orphanage for monthly birthday enjoy having my girls involved so they see how
parties where the Sailors and their families there are no language barriers for friendship.”
played games with the children. They also host CNFK is the regional commander for the
an annual Christmas Party at the Navy Club on U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea and provides
U.S. Amy Garrison – Yongsan. expertise on naval matters to area military
“It’s a nice thing we’re doing for the girls, commanders, including the Commander for
to make them feel beautiful,” said Navy spouse the United Nations Command, the Republic of Sailors man the rails of the mine counter-measures ship USS Defender (MCM 2) as she passes
Monica Watkins, of Ft. Walton, Fla. Korea and U.S. Combined Forces Command, mine counter-measures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) while entering the port of Chinhae for
Over twenty girls at the orphanage and Commander, U.S. Forces Korea. CNFK Exercise Clear Horizon. Clear Horizon, an annual exercise conducted with the Republic of Korea
experienced the 2nd annual Spa Day, where also serves as liaison to the ROK Navy, the Navy, is one of the largest, international, mine counter-measures exercises in the world. USS
Patriot (MCM 7), CH-53 mine-hunting helicopters from HM-14, and several minesweepers from
they had their hair styled in braids or pigtails Combined Forces Commander staff in armistice
the Republic of Korea Navy are also participating in the exercise, which takes place Nov. 22 to
with bows and ribbons. Plus, they had dozens of and in wartime and to the Commander, U.S.
Nov. 26. Defender, home ported in San Diego, is deployed to the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
different colors of nail polish for their fingernails 7th Fleet, based in Yokosuka. – U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin
Korean Theater first: Seven students graduate from Patriot Master Gunner Course
By 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
6-52 Air and Missile Defense Battalion Public
Affairs
A PROCLAMATION
The indigenous peoples of North America—the First Americans—have woven rich and
diverse threads into the tapestry of our Nation’s heritage. Throughout their long history
on this great land, they have faced moments of profound triumph and tragedy alike.
During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize their many accomplish-
ments, contributions, and sacrifices, and we pay tribute to their participation in all aspects
of American society.
This month, we celebrate the ancestry and time-honored traditions of American Indians
and Alaska Natives in North America. They have guided our land stewardship policies,
added immeasurably to our cultural heritage, and demonstrated courage in the face of
adversity. From the American Revolution to combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan,
they have fought valiantly in defense of our Nation as dedicated servicemen and women.
Their native languages have also played a pivotal role on the battlefield. During World
Wars I and II, Native American code talkers developed unbreakable codes to communi-
cate military messages that saved countless lives. Native Americans have distinguished
themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars. Our debt to our
First Americans is immense, as is our responsibility to ensure their fair, equal treatment
and honor the commitments we made to their forebears.
The Native American community today faces huge challenges that have been ignored by
our Government for too long. To help address this disparity, the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act allocates more than $3 billion to help these communities deal with their
most pressing needs. In the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, my Administration has proposed
over $17 billion for programs carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health
Service, and other Federal agencies that have a critical role to play in improving the lives
of Native Americans. These programs will increase educational opportunities, address
the scourge of alcohol abuse and domestic violence, promote economic development, and
provide access to comprehensive, accessible, and affordable health care. While funding
increases do not make up for past deficiencies, they do reflect our determination to honor
tribal sovereignty and ensure continued progress on reservations across America.
As we seek to build on and strengthen our nation-to-nation relationship, my Admin-
istration is committed to ensuring tribal communities have a meaningful voice in our
national policy debates as we confront the challenges facing all Americans. We will
continue this constructive dialogue at the White House Tribal Nations Conference held
in Washington, D.C., this month. Native American voices have echoed through the moun-
tains, valleys, and plains of our country for thousands of years, and it is now our time to
listen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by
virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,
do hereby proclaim November 2009 as National Native American Heritage Month. I call
upon all Americans to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activi-
ties, and to celebrate November 27, 2009, as Native American Heritage Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in
the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States
of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
BARACK OBAMA
NOVEMBER 27, 2009 AREA IV USAG-D • PAGE 25
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