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IMCOM Korea Region

change of command
IMCOM Korea Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Installation

Management Command-Korea Region welcomed
its new commander and bid farewell to their
outgoing commanding general during a change
of command ceremony June 22.
Colonel David G. Fox accepted command
of IMCOM-Korea from Lt. Gen. Rick
Lynch, Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation
Management and Commanding General
of the U.S. Army Installation Management
Command. Fox replaces Brig. Gen. John Uberti
as the commander of IMCOM-Korea Region.
IMCOM oversees the installation management
and support structure of Army garrisons
throughout the Republic of Korea.
During his remarks Fox thanked the Ubertis
for their warm reception and help in preparing
his family’s move to Korea. The colonel added he
would continue to uphold the successful policies
and programs that continue to make a difference
in the quality of life in Korea.
“We can all see the tangible improvements
that have been made for the Soldiers stationed
here,” Fox said. “I’m looking forward to leading
this highly skilled team and continuing to make (left) Brig. Gen. John Uberti, outgoing commander, and Col. David G. Fox, the incoming Installation Management Command Korea
Korea a great place to serve, work, live and play Region Commander return to the reviewing stand after performing a review of Troops during the IMCOM Korea change of command
for our Army Family.” ceremony held on Lombardo Field USAG Yongsan Tuesday. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Park Kab-rock

Commemoration honors past, highlights progress

By Staff Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio the miraculous restoration of a once devastated
US Forces Korea Public Affairs country,” said Gen. Walter Sharp, USFK
commander. “I encourage you to take time
YONGSAN GARRISON — Sixty years to participate and pay tribute
ago today, North Korean forces crossed the to both them and our
38th Parallel to invade South Korea. In solemn great Alliance.”
remembrance, United States Forces Korea Cease-fire
service members will join their Republic of talks began
Korea counterparts in commemorating an July 10,
alliance forged in the crucible of war. 1951, close
While the 25th day of June marks to a year
the 60th anniversary of the start of the after the
Korean War, USFK will join the Republic invasion
of Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans of the
Affairs in commemorating the Korean War Republic of
throughout the year with seven special battle Korea. A final
commemorations and numerous supporting agreement was
events and exhibits. not signed until July
“ROK, U.S. and United Nations Command 27, 1953, after a long
veterans fought side by side to defend freedom process of 765 rounds of talks
here, and their sacrifice laid the groundwork for lasting more than two years.
The U.S. joined 20 other countries in Republic of Korea has made since then,” said
the fight to defend South Korea. In those Lt. Col. Norm Perez, USFK 60th Anniversary
three years, the U.S. bore the most casualties of the Korean War Committee Chairman.
endured by a contributing Members wishing to participate in
nation, with 36,940 these ROK-led events can check with their
service members installation public affairs officers or chain of
giving their lives command to find out about events in their
and 100,310 local area.
wounded, “Joining our Korean counterparts to honor
missing in those who have come before us strengthens our
action or alliance,” said Lt. Col. Perez. “Being in Korea
captured as now allows us to see how Korea progressed
prisoners from an aid dependant country to one of the
of war. most vibrant economies in the world.”
“ T h e More information on events in your
60th AKW local community can be found at www.usfk.
commemoration mil, through a banner at the bottom of the
events were planned site. Additional information can be found
not only to honor the at http://eng.koreanwar60.go.kr or the US
sacrifices and pay tribute to all who Embassy’s web site at http://einfo.usembassy.
fought, but to acknowledge the progress the or.kr/koreanwar/

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Command Perspective
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EUSA Holds
USAG Humphreys
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Joint Commission
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The Army Family Action Plan:
A Process for Continuously Improving Quality of Life for the Army Community
As the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation
Management (ACSIM), one of the most
important duties I have is overseeing the Army
Family Action Plan (AFAP) Process. The AFAP
is the Army’s grassroots effort in which members
of the Army Community (Soldiers, Civilians,
Families, and Retirees) identify and elevate
significant quality of life issues affecting the
Army Community to senior leaders for action.
The AFAP is also a key component of the Army
Family Covenant because it gives commanders
and other Army leader’s insight into needs and
expectations of the Army Community. Simply
stated, AFAP is a voice for the Army Community
to inform and partner with Army leaders to
determine if we’re doing the right things, whether
we’re doing things right, and to find out what
we’re missing.
I want you and every member of the
Army Community to know about the AFAP,
understand how it works, and to become a
partner in the process. The AFAP allows you to
communicate with and receive feedback from
the most senior military and civilian leaders
of the Army, Department of Defense about
issues important to the health and well-being of
Soldiers, Civilians, and Family Members.
Here’s how it works. The AFAP is a year-
round process that begins on installations where
representatives of the community meet in
forums to identify, develop, and prioritize issues
they believe are important to maintain a good
standard of living for the Army Community.
Approximately, 90 percent of the AFAP issues
that emerge are resolved at the local level and
result in ongoing community improvements.
However, some issues require support beyond
the local level. Those issues are elevated to mid-
level (Army Command) AFAP Conferences.
Issues that require the attention of higher-level
authorities go to the Headquarters Department
of the Army (HQDA) AFAP Conference where
delegates from across the Army determine which
issues will be worked by the Army Staff.
The AFAP General Officer Steering
Committee (GOSC), comprised of senior
Department of Defense officials, Army leaders,
and field representatives (commanders and
command sergeants major), meets every six
months to provide senior leader direction on
action plans, milestones, and resolution of
AFAP issues.
In the six months since the last AFAP GOSC
meeting, functional representatives from the
DA Staff and I have met for six AFAP Sessions,
reviewing the 86 active AFAP issues. During
those sessions we studied the history and latest
developments for each issue, then decided on a
recommended status (remain active, complete,
or unattainable) to present to the AFAP
GOSC for consideration. After I present our
recommendations to the GOSC on 30 June,
we will determine the next steps and status for
each issue. The results from this GOSC as well
as previous GOSC meetings are available on the
new and improved AFAP website.
The AFAP Website is conveniently located in
Army OneSource (www.myarmyonesource.com)
to provide the Army Community with easy one-
stop-shopping for Army information, including
meeting results from the January GOSC and
previous meetings. The AFAP website has been
improved by the addition of the Active Issue
Search Application. This new feature allows
users to search the status of all issues using several
filter options, such as keywords, issue status,
service component, subject, demographic group,
command, and more. The Army is dedicated
to building awareness of AFAP across the Army
and ensuring everyone has full access to AFAP
recommendations and accomplishments and
knows how to become a partner in the process.
As the ACSIM, I commit to ensuring all
AFAP Recommendations are thoroughly analyzed
to determine if they are realistically achievable
based on factors such as, Congressional support,
cost, and other factors. I am also committed
to ensuring that the GOSC provide the Army
Community with the results of our analysis
and decisions as quickly as possible. This is
important work. Previous recommendations
submitted through the AFAP process have had
very positive and wide-reaching affects for the
Army Community. For example:
2009 - Distribution of Montgomery GI Bill
benefits approved for dependents
2008 - Military annual leave carryover
increased from 60 to 75 days
2007 - Established toll-free Wounded in
Action phone number; improved communication
to Families
As you can see, the AFAP has an excellent
record of success. One hundred and seventeen
AFAP recommendations have resulted in
legislative changes; 162 resulted in Department
of the Army policy changes; and 178 improved
programs or services.
However, our work is not complete.
The following is just a sample of the AFAP
recommendations we will be working on at the
next GOSC:
AFAP Issue Recommendation #610.
Establish a comprehensive integrated
rehabilitative program for Traumatic Brain
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch — U.S. Army photo
Injury patients at military Medical Centers of
Excellence.
AFAP Issue Recommendation #653. Fund
a formal program to provide service dogs for
Wounded Warriors.
AFAP Issue Recommendation #658. Install
visual monitoring systems for surveillance of
hallways, common areas and parking lots, and
require keyless entry and peep holes in barracks
across the Army.
AFAP Issue Recommendation #647.
Require the availability of 24/7 child care for
all age groups through Child, Youth and School
Services delivery systems at all Army garrisons.
Now that you know more about this
grassroots process that was created to enable the
Army Community to collaborate with leaders,
from the installation level to Congress, get
involved! I encourage you to go to the AFAP
website and view the status of the 86 active
issues. I also challenge you to become a partner
with us in our continuing effort to improve
our Army by contacting your garrison AFAP
Program Manager within Army Community
Service and becoming a volunteer, participating
in an AFAP forum, or submitting an AFAP
issue. Your contributions to the AFAP provide
real-time information that enable commanders
to respond more rapidly to resolve problems,
implement good ideas, guide policy formation,
and enhance Soldier, Civilian, and Family well-
being and installation readiness.
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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.

USAG-Red Cloud:
Curfew Violation; Subject #1 was
observed by MP adjacent to CMO box,
Dongducheon Entertainment District,
Dongducheon during the hours of
curfew. Subject #1 was apprehended
and transported to the USAG-Casey
PMO where he was administered a PBT,
with a result of 0.180% BAC. Due to
his level of intoxication, Subject #1 was
processed and released to his unit with
instructions to report to the USAG-Casey
PMO at 1400 hrs, 20 JUN 10. At 1300
hrs, 21 JUN 10, Subject #1 reported to
the USAG-Casey PMO where he was
advised of his legal rights, which he
invoked. This is a final report.

USAG-Yongsan:
Traffic Accident with Injuries; Damage to
Private Property; Subject #1 operating a
Privately Owned Vehicle, struck Victim
#1’s Privately Owned Vehicle, (moped)
at #553, Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu,
Seoul. Victim #1 sustained injuries
consisting of a pain in his left side
neck, left arm and left wrist, but it is
unknown if he received any medical
treatment. Damage to Subject #1’s
vehicle consisted of dents on the right
front fender and a detached right side
mirror. Damage to Victim #1’s vehicle
consisted of scratches on the left side of
the gas tank. Both parties reported to the
Yongsan Main KNP Station where Victim
#1 rendered a written statement attesting
to the incident. Subject #1 was charged
by KNP under KRTL Special Act #3-1
(Traffic Accident Resulting in Personal
Injury). Subject #1 rendered a written
sworn statement admitting to the offense
and was released into MP custody on a
CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was placed on
International Hold. Subject #1 reported
utilization of his seatbelt. ECOD is
unknown. This is a final report.

USAG-Humphreys:
Traffic Accident Without Injuries;
Damage to Government Property; Soyosan National Park offers hikers and nature lovers a place to explore. The park, a little more than two miles from the Camp
Damage to Private Property; Unsafe Casey main gate, has a variety of trails leading to craggy mountain peaks, picturesque waterfalls and ancient Korean cultural sites.
Backing; Subject #1 operating a Privately A traditional Korean gate arches over the pathway toward the Soyosan hiking trails. — Photo courtesy of David McNally
Owned Vehicle, while attempting to

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities

back out from a parking spot, struck
a Government Owned Vehicle which
was legally parked and unattended at
the parking lot adjacent to BLDG #S-
544, USAG-Humphreys. Damage to
Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of dents,
scratches and paint transfer on the
left rear of the vehicle. Damage to the
Government Owned Vehicle consisted
of dents, scratches and paint transfer on
the left rear of the vehicle. Subject #1
reported utilization of his seatbelt. ECOD
is unknown. This is a final report.
USAG-Daegu:
Traffic Accident Without Injuries;
Damage to Government Property;
Damage to Private Property; Obligation
for Safe Operation; Subject #1, operating
a Privately Owned Vehicle, while
attempting to change lanes of travel,
struck Victim #1 Government Owned
Vehicle on HWY #63 adjacent to Namgu
Office, Daegu. Damage to Subject #1’s
vehicle consisted of dents and scratches
on the hood and right front fender, and
a broken front bumper. Damage to
Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of dents
and scratches on the left front fender,
left front door and left rear door. Both
parties reported utilization of their
seatbelts. ECOD is unknown. This is
a final report.
Color Korean War Photo Exhibition
Korean War photos taken by NBC war
correspondent, John Rich, will be exhibited
for public viewing for the first time in Korea.
70 or so color photos will be on display
at the Presidential Museum of Cheong
Wa Dae Sarangchae. The exhibition is
open from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and is closed
on Mondays, until June 30. There is no
entrance fee. By Seoul subway get off
at Gyeongbok Palace station, go to exit
number 4 and walk towards Cheong Wa
Dae.
Gangneung Danoje Festival
The Gangneung Danoje Festival is an
international celebration that has been
designated as an ‘Intangible Cultural
Asset’ by UNESCO. During the festival,
visitors may enjoy traditional folk games
played on Dano while sampling traditional
Dano cuisine. Two of the main festival
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
events are the cultural performances:
‘Danogut,’ a ritual performed to ask spirits
for the good health and happiness of
people; and the ‘Gwanno’ masked dance, a
traditional masked dance where the ‘nobles’
and ‘commoners’ of society mingle together,
their identities hidden by their masks.
World Taekwondo Culture Expo
The Expo is the representative festival
of Taekwondo athletes and takes place
in the home of Taekwondo—Muju in
Jeollabuk-do Province, Korea. Programs
include not only Taekwondo competitions
(Pumsae—movement, Gyeorugi—sparring,
Taekwondo aerobics), but also Taekwondo
performances, cultural activities and
sightseeing tours of Muju, Buan and Jeonju.
These colorful events are presented in
order to give international Taekwondo
practitioners a chance to learn more about
the culture of Jeollabuk-do province and
Korea as a whole. This year July 2–7.
Boryeong Mud Festival
One of Korea’s most famous festivals,
visitors to the Boryeong Mud Festival
slather themselves with mud, which
contains many nutrients that are known to
be particularly good for the skin.. This year
held from July 17–25.
Haneul Park: Transforming Seoul’s
World Cup Stadium
When Haneul Park was created, it was
designed with conservation and the
preservation of biodiversity in mind. To
that end, five wind-powered generators
produce electricity to operate the park’s
lamps, while the methane gas produced
underground by the landfill is recycled
as fuel for the stadium and nearby
apartments. World Cup Stadium Station on
Seoul Metro Line 6 (exit #1).
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By Col. David W. Hall
Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan
The communities that make up the Installation
Management Command are truly the Army’s Home.
More than just bases and support personnel, our
communities are a close-knit patchwork of Soldiers,
Families, retirees, civilians and contractors all living
and working in support of our national defense. As a
member of that community, your wellbeing and that
of your family matters more than ever to the folks all
the way at the top of the Pentagon right down to the
person greeting you at your local Army Community
Service office.
Folks, after three years of commanding U.S. Army
Garrison Yongsan, I can truly say that I have witnessed
positive changes not only at Yongsan, but peninsula
wide. With the implementation of the IMCOM
Campaign Plan – a new initiative to make services
more efficient and effective – we will continue to see
improvement here in Korea.
Our motto at Yongsan is “Here for you,” and my
team and I have worked to place our community
members at the center of our planning and decision-
making process. I wouldn’t have it any other way. From
our annual Army Family Action Plan conference,
bringing your best ideas into the spotlight, to our
Commander’s Information Forum and Town Halls, I
have always considered you to be the best advisor to
our Garrison team. Working together, we have made
Yongsan a Community of Excellence three years in a
row – an honor that I am extremely proud of.
We have come a long way since July 2007, when
my family and I first arrived at Yongsan and adopted
Korea as our home. Let’s take a look at a few of the
quality of life goals we have reached:
• A brand-new Family Park and running course
on Main Post
• Renovating more than 200 Hannam Village
apartment units to fashionable, modern living spaces
• Expanded class space at Seoul American High
School
• Begun construction on a new K-16
Commissary
• Installation of Kiss-n-Drop lanes at Seoul
American Elementary School
• Renovated the FMWR Sports Field at Seoul
American High School
• “Kids on Site” childcare options for the Collier
Field House fitness center
• A revamped, award-winning Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers program
• Complimentary Seoul city tours for newcomers
This is just a small sample of how we have worked
together to deliver a better quality of life to everyone
from our Soldiers to our kids. Some improvements
are less visible. My Garrison team is often working
behind the scenes to make us smarter and more
efficient: tracking down waste, looking at ways to save
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Col. David W. Hall — U.S. Army photo
the taxpayer energy costs, and reviewing Interactive
Customer Evaluation (ICE) forms to identify areas
where we can improve. There are also committees
like the Army and Air Force Exchange Service/
Defense Commissary Agency Advisory Council that
brings Soldiers, spouses and store managers together
to collaborate on Family Readiness Group feedback
and community needs. One recent result of this was
the AAFES Clothing Survey held online this month
specifically for the Yongsan community. More than
400 people responded, and are looking forward to
seeing how their feedback influences styles and sizes
at our AAFES stores. As you see, we truly value your
feedback.
Social Media has helped us come together as a
community as well. I have been amazed at the rapid
growth of our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/
youryongsan) and the outpouring of support you have
show folks coming to Korea for the first time. You
are sharing tips on places to visit, helping incoming
Soldiers get an impression of Korea before they even
arrive, and making suggestions that have helped me
better understand your needs. It’s a valuable service,
and I am both proud to offer it, and proud that you
have adopted it so fully to help each other – making us
a Community of Excellence online as well.
As you can see, we have accomplished much in
the past three years. Our Good Neighbor program
has brought thousands of Koreans and Americans
together, our installations are more livable, and our
tours here are becoming more enjoyable. If you are like
me and my family, you consider Korea your adopted
home while you are here. I believe we can all agree that
serving our Nation in Korea is both a privilege and
opportunity of a lifetime. As I transfer my command
to Col. William Huber on July 8 and prepare to serve
downrange in Afghanistan, I want you all to know
that it has been a pleasure serving you and this great
Alliance. You have made this the most rewarding and
meaningful assignment of my career. Here for you!
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Maintenance team claims second straight award

Son Won-un, DOL Maintenance Division at Casey Garrison, changes the oil
in a vehicle. The combined Casey Garrison and Red Cloud Garrison DOL
Maintenance Division was named runner-up in the Installation Management
Command large category in the Army Awards for Maintenance Excellence,
which were presented to winners June 24 in Richmond, Va. — U.S. Army photo
by Kevin Jackson
By Kevin Jackson
USAG RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON – Terry Blevins,
chief of Red Cloud Garrison’s award-winning
Directorate of Logistics Maintenance
Division, has an unlikely secret weapon in
his toolbox – a friendly rivalry that fuels the
competitive spirits of his combined Casey
and Red Cloud garrison team.
“I think it’s a really good tool – one that
just surfaced by itself. It wasn’t management
driven,” said Blevins, who on June 24 picked
up his team’s second consecutive Army
Award for Maintenance Excellence during
AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare Army
Sustainment Symposium and Exposition in
the Greater Richmond Convention Center
in Richmond, Va.
This year the combined Red Cloud
and Casey maintenance team took home
the runner-up award in the Installation
Management Command large category for
facilities with more than 300 workers. Last
year the team beat the perennial award-
winning maintenance team from Fort
Bragg, N.C.
“What happened last year was Fort Bragg
was selected as the runner-up and we were
selected as the winner so this year we just
kind of swapped positions,” Blevins said.
“Last year, the gentleman from Fort Bragg
told us ‘I will get it next year’ and he did.”
Blevins arrived as the Red Cloud Garrison
maintenance chief in November 2009 from
Camp Humphreys – one month after the
packet written by Chief Warrant Officer
2 Carlos Hill was submitted. That gave
him four months to prepare for the on-site
assessment by the 12-person panel who
visited Korea March 7 to verify the contents
of the submission packet.
While a well-written and documented
packet is important, Blevins said the key to
his combined maintenance team’s success
begins with his employees.
“They are very innovative,” he said about
his predominantly Korean work force. “That
is from the senior Korean leaders all the way
to the lowest ranking employee we have.
They take a lot of pride in their work.”
One month after Blevins arrived at Red
Cloud Garrison, his wife, began teaching
English to the Casey and Red Cloud
Garrison teams one hour every Friday. He
said some employees were resistant at first,
but it’s caught on, and more important, it’s
helped to improve communication.
“Some of the older guys didn’t really
like it to begin with,” he said. “Now they
love it. If we have to cancel for any reason,
they don’t like it. They want to know why.
It helps communication with the customer
and internally within management.”
Kim Tae-hun, a supply technician from
the Red Cloud team, agrees. “English class
time is very important because everybody
is in the room and we talk about our
problems,” he said “It’s good for the whole
maintenance division.”
Still, Blevins said a friendly rivalry
exists between his Casey and Red Cloud
teams, particularly the clerks. He said the
Casey team distinguished itself during
the Installation Management Command
Korea command inspection in February
by receiving a few more commendable
accolades. And while the respective teams
are competitive and strive to outdo each
other, they worked well together preparing
for the AAME on-site assessment.
“They love to help their peers,” he
said. “They don’t want to see anyone fail.
They want to see everyone in the division
shine.”
Cho Yong-ku, a Casey maintenance
division clerk, agrees and he knows what it
will take for the combined Casey and Red
Cloud maintenance team to bring another
first place award back to Korea next year.
“Katchi kapshida (let’s go together). It’s
good teamwork,” he said.

Casey Garrison
Commander
signs MOA
with ROKA
Lt. Col. Richard Fromm, Casey
Garrison commander, and Col.
Chong Un sang, 75th Brigade
commander, Republic of Korea
a r m y, s i g n M e m o r a n d u m o f
Agreement papers June 15 in the
offices of the Directorate of Plans,
Training, Mobilization and Security
on Casey Garrison. — U.S. Army
photo by Ho Tong O
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News & Notes
Red Cloud Bank Training Day
USAG-Red Cloud Community Bank will be
closed half a day for associates’ internal
training from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 30.
Red Cloud Soccer Team
The Red Cloud Soccer Team invites all
who wish to play soccer to join them during
practice every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the
Red Cloud Garrison soccer field. For more
information call: 732-8328.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission Website
Consumers can stay up to date on recalls
and product safety news by visiting the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission’s
website at: www.cpsc.gov. Current recalls
include rechargeable laptop batteries for HP
and Compaq model notebook computers.
Part-Time Career Transition Trainer
The Inverness Technologies, a government
contractor to the Department of Labor is
seeking persons to fill part-time Career
Transition Trainer positions in the Yongsan
area. For information call: 81-98-971-5583
during business hours.
DODDS Immunization Policy
for Casey Elementary
Students headed this fall to Defense
Department schools will be required to get
the second dose of a vaccine to prevent
chicken pox. If a child has had the chicken
pox, he or she does not need the Varicella
booster. Near the end of the school year,
parents will receive a notice if their child
needs the second vaccine and the school
nurse must be given a copy of the student’s
updated shot records.
FRG Leader Training
Family Readiness Group Leader Training:
ACS is holding another FRG Leadership
training July 9 from 9:00 am to noon, in the
USAG Casey ACS Classroom. Call ACS to
register 730-3107. FRG Training targeted for
company level Commanders and 1SGTs will
also be held July 9 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
in the USAG Casey ACS Classroom.
USAG-Red Cloud Change of Command
The USAG-Red Cloud change of command
and change of responsibility will be held at 10
a.m. June 30 on the Red Cloud Village Green.
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony
will be held in the gym.
Casey CAC Open House
The Casey Community Activity Center invites
the community to an Open House featuring
a weekend full of activities June 26 from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Garrison EEO/POSH Training
July EEO/POSH Training will be July 7 on Red
Cloud from 9 a.m. to noon for supervisors and
1:30 to 4:30 for nonsupervisors in the FMWR
Conference Room building S-16. Casey
Garrison schedule will be July 21 from 9 a.m.
to noon for supervisors and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. for nonsupervisors in the Community
Activity Center building 2406.
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Motorcycle safety given for all in Warrior Country
By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG RC Public Affairs
CAMP MOBILE — When Gregory
Deschapell and Scott Steuer wald,
instructors of the Army Traffic Safety
Training Program from Cape Fox Corp.
began talking about motorcycle safety,
everyone listened. There is more to riding a
motorcycle and staying alive than swinging
a leg over two wheels with 140 horsepower
and zooming off into the wild blue yonder.
Motorcycle safety is about staying alive
in the most dangerous land for riding on
two wheels and 48 Warriors from the 1/72
Armor came to learn how June 7 to 11.
Taking the course offered by the
Army not only gives you the confidence
to become a skilled rider, but it also
introduces one to the many joys and Lt. Bryan Spear, 172nd Armor Battalion, practices slow handling manuvers and
pleasures given by motorcycle riding the proper use of the front and rear breaks to practice stopping during motorcycle
for pleasure. One thing to remember: training June 9. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
never ride without protection. At least,
recommended riding gear such as a environment during the training.” of transportation, safety is a major issue.
Department of Transportation or Snell For the beginners course, riders are I think everybody who is interested in
Memorial Foundation approved helmet, trained to control the motorcycle using the getting a motorcycle or wants to learn how
long sleeve shirts, jacket, if not leather, controls such as handlebars, throttle grip, to ride a motorcycle should join this class
one of thickness and weight to protect the clutch, brakes both front and rear, and how because you get the joy that comes along
skin from road rash, full-fingered gloves, to control while turning and leaning into with riding a motorcycle while ensuring
thick jeans, boots that cover and protect turns so the rider can put the bike where safety for yourself and others.”
the ankles, and a reflective vest. he wants it to be. They start with what is Some consider riding motorcycles
The helmet should have a face shield called a power walk. This enables the rider or scooters to skirt the rising prices of
or the rider must use approved protective to get used to the power of the bikes engine gasoline.
goggles. Without this gear, a rider can and not feel afraid of falling. “With gas prices elevating, riding a
wind up in dire shape if he is hit by By the end of the course, most riders motorcycle seems to be the most fuel
another vehicle while riding. All of these have a good grip on basic motorcycle efficient form of transportation,” said Spc.
facts are explained during the classroom riding skills. They need to put as many Mason Cromer, F Co, 302nd Brigade
instruction given by both Deschapell and miles on their new bikes as they can to Support Battalion, first-time rider. “I can’t
Steuerwald. develop these skills, but never forget the wait to get a bike and explore the many
“With this program Soldiers can safety training that will keep them alive. benefits of riding a motorcycle. I am glad
learn on paper and hands-on the basics “This is the best training,” said Sgt. this training gave me the opportunity to
of properly operating a motorcycle,” Fausto Lopez, 1-72nd Armor Regiment, do so.”
Deschappell said. “The great thing about owner of three motorcycles. “Everything For anyone interested in staying alive
it is the instructors are hands on as well, we have been taught during this course while riding their new motorcycle, logging
which means we can closely teach the focuses on safety, and that is good on to www.ridesafe.kr is a good way to get
Soldiers and provide them with a safe because whenever you operate any form started. Call DSN: 738-6040.
New post map guides newbies on Red Cloud
Military spouses, Maggie Shermer (left) and Lindsey Delgado (right), point to their favorite place on Red Cloud
Garrison while looking it up on the new post map located near the Red Cloud Theater June 10. — U.S. Army
photo by Jim Cunningham
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OIC of
garrison
health
clinic
receives
award from
commander
Maj. Barbara. Reilly, Officer-In-
Charge, US Army Health Clinic on
Casey Garrison receives an award
June14 from Lt. Col. Richard Fromm,
USAG-Casey commander, for her
outstanding service to Soldiers in the
garrison. She served the clinic for a
year. She will transfer to Fort Benning,
Ga, and deploy with the 86th Combat
Support Hospital, Fort Campbell, Ky.
in September. — U.S. Army photo by
Pfc. Choi, Jin

Army Birthday
celebrated on Red
Cloud and Casey
Garrisons

The Pear Blossom Cottage in Casey Garrison prepared a special event to

celebrate the 235th Army birthday June 14. Various activities for children
included face painting, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and finger painting. Child Teresa Vaughn, military spouse, and her son Arryah read along during a
Youth and School Services provided supplies and the library provided popcorn story time reading of the Army’s birthday in the Red Cloud Library June 15.
and prizes for children. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi, Jin — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
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JUNE 25, 2010
Seoul American High School congratulates Class of 2010!
Seoul American High School seniors, Class of 2010, graduate on June 12. USAG Yongsan Commander Col. David Hall delivered opening remarks for the commencement ceremony at Collier Field House
honoring the 50th class to graduate from SAHS. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Seoul
American High School seniors graduated
June 12, with proud family, friends and
faculty packing Collier Field House to
celebrate the accomplishments of the 148
members of the Class of 2010.
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander
Col. David Hall delivered opening
remarks for the commencement ceremony
honoring the 50th class to graduate from
SAHS, sharing three thoughts with the
students before they embark on their new
adventures.
“All of you have a special gift whether
you know it or not. Living overseas in
an incredibly diverse environment, your
time in Korea will play to your advantage
for years to come. You have a better
understanding of the world, a respect for
this great host nation of Korea. I challenge
you to embrace and cherish the culture you
have learned in Korea, here at SAHS.”
Hall added that the students’ contribution
to Yongsan during their tenure at SAHS had
been very significant, and he enjoyed being
part of their special day signifying great
accomplishment and new beginning.
SAHS, one of the largest schools in
the Department of Defense Dependents
Schools Pacific, has been recognized as
one of the leading academic schools since
its first graduating class in 1960.
Presidential Academic Excellence
Awards were presented to 30 students for
maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
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Honors diplomas – Cum Laude, Magna
Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude
- were presented to 27 students with a
cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher. The class
valedictorian was Priscilla Boatwright and
the co-salutatorians were Stella Cho and
Yoo-Jin Baik.
Anthony Gray, Chief Contracting
Officer for Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation Command Korea Region,
delivered the keynote address. The SAHS
graduate, class of 1974, encouraged
graduates of the class of 2010 to live by
three mottos he learned through life.
“I read two books every five years. I ask
you, as your final homework assignment, to
read these two books at least once every five
years,” said Gray. “First one is ‘Leadership’
by James MacGregor Burns which teaches
you to recognize timeless wisdom and
humility, and the second one is ‘The Prince’
by Niccolo Machiavelli which teaches you
to see what’s not.”
Following the speeches, SAHS Principal
Richard Schlueter honored the 148
graduates by presenting each of them
with diplomas. The class of 2010 officially
became graduates, after switching the
direction of their tassels.
“I feel really excited about stepping into
the next chapter of my life,” said Bryan
Yim. “I am going to go to Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University and probably
major in aerospace engineering. Ever
since my childhood, I’ve been interested
in space, so I want to start my career as Seoul American High School Principal Richard Schlueter poses for pictures with one of the 148 graduates,
well as broaden my knowledge of space by after presenting diplomas to each of the seniors. The Class of 2010 officially became graduates, after
majoring in it.” switching the direction of their tassels. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
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News & Notes
Walker Center Reservations
Reservations are required to stay at the
Walker Center. Please email walkercenter@
korea.army.mil for the required reservation
form.
Become a Facebook Fan
The American Red Cross at USAG Yongsan
now has its own Facebook page. Become a
fan today and learn about upcoming events,
find volunteer opportunities, view photos, and
post your own comments. Just search for
“American Red Cross USAG Yongsan”.
Healthcare Community Advisory Council Meeting
Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of every
month to discuss how we can improve health
care. The meeting is held at Brian Allgood
Army Community Hospital Command
Conference Room. For information, call
737-3045.
Community Information Forum
The USAG Y Community Information Forum
(CIF) is on the Last Tuesday of the month.
Please join us at the upcoming CIF on June
29, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Army Community
Services Bldg. 4106 Rm. 118. This is your
opportunity to find out what projects and
events are planned for our community. For
information, call 738-7123.
Spouse and Civilian Newcomer Orientation
Are you new in Korea? USAG Y Army
Community Service welcomes you and
invites you to attend the Spouse and Civilian
Newcomer Orientation. The event is on June
30, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Dragon Hill Lodge.
For information and registration, please call
738-7505/7123.
Employee Assistance Office offers free confidential counseling
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — As a
Servicemember, dependent or civilian
contractor, substance abuse goes against
the standards necessary to accomplish the
Army’s mission, and can create a hazardous
work and living environment for others. The
Employee Assistance Program recognizes
alcoholism and drug abuse as a preventable
and treatable progressive disease, explained
James Mandley, U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan EAP coordinator.
“I do what we call short term counseling
assessment and then I refer,” Mandley stated.
“Any kind of issue that affects an employee’s
well being, then they can either self refer Employee Assistance Program Coordinator James Mandley offers Family Members alcohol and drug
themselves to me or if the supervisor starts abuse counseling. The services are free and confidential. — U.S. Army photo by Jane Lee
to see that their performance has started
to deteriorate, then they can refer their “It generally takes max three sessions. But “We have a good view of what’s going on
employee to me. If a spouse is having I tap into other resources and refer clients in the community,” said Wayne Johnson,
difficulties in adjustments or is stressed out to ACS or the Army Substance Abuse Yongsan EAP ASAP chief. “We see the
because their spouse is not there, they’re Program depending on the severity of the problems and we develop plans to curtail
having financial or marital problems, they problem.” or at least reduce the issues within the
can also come in and see me.” To prevent and treat substance abuse, EAP community to create a healthier environment
“Everything that I discuss with them is conducts regular ASAP clinical counseling for everyone.”
strictly confidential. The only way that I am and treatment services, and provides EAP services are run by professionals,
obligated to disclose any information that is alcohol and drug testing programs open to confidential and free. For more information
discussed between me and the client is that Department of the Army civilian employees, or to schedule an appointment, contact
if they clearly state that they are homicidal military and civilian employees’ family EAP at 736-3295 or stop by building
or suicidal, spousal or child abuse. Then I members, and military retirees and their 5216 South Post and speak with an EAP
am mandated to report it,” Mandley said. family members. representative.

Bowling Laser Light Show

Yongsan 5th graders head off to middle school
The show is on Friday, 9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.
and Saturday, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. with live DJ on
Saturday at Yongsan Lanes. For information,
call 723-7830.

Free Spinning Bike Classes

The classes are on Tuesday-Thursday, 6 a.m.
and Monday-Thursday, 5:15 p.m. at Collier
Field House. For information, call 738-8608.

Free Yoga Classes

The classes are on Tuesday and Thursday -
8:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m. at Collier Field House/
Hannam Gym, Saturday - 9 a.m. at Collier
Field House, and Monday and Wednesday -
6 p.m. at Hannam Gym. For information, call
736-4588.

Free Pilate Classes

The classes are on every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Trent
Gym. For information, call 724-8466.

Sas Open Recreation

Open Recreation for only 1st-5th Graders
will be held the first Saturday of each month
at SAS, Bldg. 4211. For information, call
738-3051.
Club Beyond
Club Beyond meets every Tuesday night
from 6:30-8 p.m. in the South Post Chapel.
The club is for students in 6th-12th grade.
For information, call 010-5797-0631.
Live D.J. Night
The live D.J. night with Jazz and Old
School Music is on every Thursday, 8 p.m.
- 11 p.m. and Friday, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Main
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Parents, students and faculty gather to see Seoul American Elementary School 5th graders, future Class of 2017, graduate on June 15. Eighth United States
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joseph Fil and Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officer Dennis Brown were guest speakers. — U.S. Army photo by
Sgt. Opal Vaughn
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn Reminiscing on his former days as a drastic improvement and to four D.A.R.E
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs young boy, Fil spoke as a loving father essay writers.
would to his child, to the class of graduates. In a final speech of congratulations to
YONGSAN GARRISON — It’s been six “With the sixth grade most of you will be the class of 2017, SAES Student Council
long years but nap time, recess and short
moving from childhood to adolescence. President Kelly Booth said “We’ve made
days become a distant memory for many As you’ve learned here, hard work pays great friends and had many memorable
young students as school ends and summer off. You studied hard and made it to this moments. As we look into the future and
begins. Parents, students and faculty point; you also need to study hard when leave our elementary school years behind
gathered to see Seoul American Elementary you get to sixth grade as well. What you’re us and enter our middle school years –
School fifth graders, and future class of learning will make you smarter and set the remember the pride that we’ve established
2017, graduate June 15. foundation for a bright future. Now today in ourselves that allowed us to reach our
Guest speakers included Eighth United is a big day for you and I would like to goals. As Socrates once said, ‘let’s not cry
States Army Commanding General Lt. congratulate you all.” but rather smile of our fond memories’ here
Gen. Joseph Fil and Drug Abuse Resistance A special presentation was made to at Seoul American Elementary School. Go
Education Officer Dennis Brown. students maintaining good grades, making dolphins!”
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Favo r i t e Grand Opening for Yongsan-gu city offices

Ko r e a n
Dish
By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

What Korean dish do you absolutely love and will miss once
you pcs? What Korean dish will you never ever try? Find out
what more than 3,300 Yongsan community members are talk-
ing about by becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at
facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are kept in their
original form)

June Clark
Lawniczak
Facebook Fan

I absolutely love Bibimbap. You get your veggies,

meat, and a little spice all in a big bowl. I know I could
make it when we leave, but I am too lazy. I will never
try those bugs in a pot they sell at the markets. I can’t
even get close to them because of the smell, no way
that’s making it into my stomach.
USAG Yongsan Commander Col. David Hall, Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch and former Commander Mr. Steve Wilberger
attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand-new Yongsan-gu offices on June 5, right across the street from Itaewon
Acres. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon

Thomas
Haygood
Facebook Fan
Kalguksu from Myeongdong Gyoja, simply the best
noodle soup I had. Must be a garlic lover. Only 7000
won and you get free refills, but one bowl is enough.
You will get a mint afterwards, but you should bring
your own. I will be hitting it up this Saturday again.
Can’t get enough!
By Pvt. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan-gu officials
opened their brand-new offices, right across the street
from Itaewon Acres, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
June 7.
The ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of
the building. The Eighth U.S. Army Band performed
and the Yongsan-gu Juvenile Chorus also provided
entertainment.
Distinguished guests included U.S. Army Garrison
Korean Peninsula welcomes summer beach seekers
Yongsan Commander Col. David Hall and Command
Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch.
Mr. Steve Wilberger, the former USAG Yongsan
Commander and deputy commandant at Army
Management Staff College, was invited from the United
States to attend the ceremony and receive a plaque of
appreciation, for spearheading efforts to return Yongsan
Garrison land to the city of Seoul.
In his opening remarks, Yongsan-gu Mayor Park
Jang-kyu gave a general over-review of the four years
— See YONGSAN-GU, Page 12 —

Everly Manes
Facebook Fan

I love all the food. Or should I say most! Especially

Dolsot Bibimbap and Samgypsol! I don’t think I will
ever try the silk worms, something about eating a
worm as an adult doesn’t seem reasonable! They
don’t smell appetizing either!

Diana Adcox
Moreno Reich
Facebook Fan

I absolutely love the fresh fruits like grapes and straw-

berry but I also love the Korean barbeque with the mentol
leaves and garlic. And I love the Bibimbap. I definetely
never will eat the rice cakes with hot sauce again. Yucky.
And I agree on the silk worms.
Nice family friendly beach and fresh seafood restaurants draw U.S. Servicemembers and their Families to Eurwang
Beach in Incheon June 5. — Courtesy photo by Crystal Mink Stutler
See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos to our page with
a quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and we’ll see you in the paper. - Your Yongsan PAO team
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CYSS provider profile:
Leslie Capote
USAG Yongsan Child, Youth and School Services nominates Sports Program Assistant Leslie Capote
for top employee of the week, citing her dedication and service. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-
joon
By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Army
Garrison Yongsan’s Child, Youth, and School
Services has nominated Sports Program
Assistant Leslie Capote for top employee of the
week, citing her dedication and service.
Capote started working for CYSS seven
months ago.
“It’s my first job. I usually assist family
members and make sure kids are safe at
places like the gym,” said Capote. “The main
things I do are coordinating sports, preparing
equipment for the kids and getting them
involved. For me, the most interesting aspect
is getting closer to all the people living on
Yongsan Garrison.”
Capote added she learned a lot from the job
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of planning and construction that went
into completing the project. The mayor
also spoke about the purpose of the new
building.
“Yongsan is located at the center of
Seoul but didn’t have an office building
suitable for its standing,” Park said.
“Employees had to work at eight different
locations and the parking lot wasn’t able to
accommodate the more than 1,000 guests
per day. According to a survey, more than
70 percent of citizens wanted the new
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such as getting to know how to play sports.
She also said she’s happy being a part of the
Yongsan Garrison family, supporting fitness
on post, and treating kids to special events like
the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader’s workshop.
Capote’s supervisor, Rickey Clark, the CYSS
Youth Sports and Fitness Director, praised her
work ethic as invaluable to the program.
“Ms. Capote always goes the extra mile to
make sure that we achieve for all of the youths
and Family Members. I appreciate that she
brings really good energy to our organization
and that she makes an extra effort to do
intangible things, even though she doesn’t
know much about sports. These critical values
make her stand out among a whole lot of
employees!”
For more information, contact CYSS at
738-2311.
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office building.”
In his speech, Park addressed his critics,
including journalists, who say the new
office building is too extravagant. The size
of land has decreased compared to the old
office building, he added.
After the ceremony, Col. Hall, Command
Sgt. Maj. Rusch, and Mr. Wilberger all
participated in planting commemorative
trees and took commemorative
photographs.
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Eighth Army celebrates U.S. Army’s 235th birthday

By Pfc. Oh Chi-hyung
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

SEOUL — The U.S. Army Birthday

Ball was held at the Seoul Grand Hyatt
Hotel June 11 to celebrate the Army’s
235th birthday.
Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil, Jr., 8th U.S. Army
commanding general, was the featured
speaker.
During his remarks, the 8th Army
commanding general emphasized the
importance of the Soldiers who fought in
the Korean War nearly 60 years ago.
“The U.S. Army truly is one of the world’s
greatest leadership laboratories – where our
leaders are often tested under the harshest
conditions possible,” said Fil. “And some
of our most respected Army leaders have
emerged from some of our greater tests …
leaders like Douglas MacArthur, Walton
Walker, Matthew Ridgeway, James Van
Fleet and Mark Clark.”
Among the other senior leaders at the
ball were U.S. Forces Korea Relocation
Project Director Lt. Gen. Kim Young-
hu, 8th U.S. Army Deputy Commander
Maj. Gen. Robert J. Williamson and
United Nations Command, Combined
Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea and
8th Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert
Winzenried.
The 8th U.S. Army Band and the
traditional Korean samulnori musical
group also performed together as a tribute
to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. The Army’s 235th birthday party at the Seoul Grand Hyatt Hotel. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hong Yoon-ki
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Nation Marks Korean War’s 60th Anniversary
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Sixty years ago this
week, North Korean troops stormed across the
38th parallel into South Korea, launching a three-
year conflict that culminated in an armistice in
1953, but never officially ended.
The North Koreans launched a massive,
coordinated air-land invasion in the early-
morning hours of June 25, 1950, with more
than 230,000 troops, fighter jets, attack bombers,
reconnaissance aircraft, tanks and artillery.
The ferocity of the offensive caught the
South Korean army by surprise. With fewer than
100,000 troops, no tanks and limited aircraft,
they were unprepared to halt the invasion.
Seoul, the South Korean capital, fell June 28.
Then-President Harry S. Truman, concerned after
World War II about the spread of communism,
recognized the importance of repelling military
aggression on the Korean peninsula.
“I felt certain that if South Korea was allowed
to fall, communist leaders would be emboldened
to override nations closer to our own shores,”
Truman wrote in his autobiography. “If the
communists were permitted to force their way
into the Republic of Korea without opposition
from the free world, no small nation would have
the courage to resist threat and aggression by
stronger communist neighbors.”
Truman ordered U.S. air and naval forces
to defend South Korea, and committed ground
troops as part of a combined United Nations
effort. The 16-member coalition formed under
the auspices of the U.S.-led United Nations
Command, with Truman naming Army Gen.
Douglas MacArthur as its commander.
The 24th Infantry Division, part of the U.S.
occupation forces in Japan under MacArthur’s
command following World War II, deployed the
first U.S. troops to Korea. Advanced elements of
the 24th Infantry Division rushed to Korea on
transport planes to block the enemy advance.
As they awaited follow-on deployments, the
24th Infantry Division troops, known as Task
Force Smith, suffered heavy losses and ultimately,
defeat during their first significant engagement
CFC welcomed new deputy commander at ceremony
Gen. Jung Seung-jo assumes the duties of the Combined Forces Command deputy
commander and commander of the Ground Component Command, at a ceremony
June 21. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hong Yoon-ki, 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
By Walter T. Ham IV
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — An orders
signing ceremony was held June 21 for Republic
of Korea Army Gen. Jung Seung-jo, the
incoming deputy commander of Combined
Forces Command and commander of the
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of the war, the Battle of Osan.
Outgunned and overpowered, the division
ultimately lost more than 3,600 dead and
wounded and almost 3,000 captured as the North
Korean progressed south.
By September, the U.N. Command controlled
only about 10 percent of Korea in a small
southeastern corner of the country around
Busan.
The Battle of the Pusan Perimeter raged
from August to September 1950, with the U.S.
Air Force and Navy air forces attacking North
Korean logistics operations and transportation
hubs. Meanwhile, troops from the 7th Infantry
Division, 25th Infantry Division, 1st Cavalry
Division and other 8th Army supporting units
poured into South Korea.
The Inchon Landing, a massive amphibious
landing in September 1950, ultimately turned
the tide in the fighting by breaking the North
Korean army’s supply lines. This prompted China
to enter the war on North Korea’s behalf, ending
hope, as MacArthur had predicted, that the war
would end soon and the troops would be home
for Christmas.
The conflict raged for three more Christmases,
with neither side achieving a decisive military
victory.
Ultimately, two years of negotiations led to
an armistice agreement signed July 27, 1953.
Representatives of the North Korean army, the
Chinese volunteers and the U.N. Command
signed the agreement, but South Korea refused
to participate.
The United States lost more than 36,000
servicemembers during the Korean War, with
more than 92,000 wounded, more than 8,000
missing in action and more than 7,000 taken
prisoner of war.
Since the signing of the armistice, South
Korea has emerged as an economic powerhouse,
with the world’s 11th-largest economy and a gross
domestic product approaching $1 trillion. North
Korea, in contrast, remains militarily powerful,
but economically isolated.
In its most recent act of provocation, North
Korea sank the frigate Cheonan March 26, killing
46 South Korean sailors.
Ground Component Command, here at Knight
Field.
Hosted by Gen. Walter L. Sharp, commander
of United Nations Command, Combined Forces
Command and U.S. Forces Korea, the ceremony
was attended by many senior ROK and U.S.
officers, including 8th U.S. Army Commanding
General Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil, Jr.
Legendary commander honored
Officials unveil the bronze statue honoring former 8th U.S. Army Commander Gen.
Walton H. Walker June 23 at a ceremony in front of the 8th U.S. Army headquarters in
Seoul. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Kyu-ho, 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs.
By Walter T. Ham IV
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A statue that
honors legendary Eighth U.S. Army Commander
Gen. Walton H. Walker was unveiled beside the
8th Army headquarters here June 23.
As the first 8th U.S. Army commanding
general during the Korean War, Walker inspired
his outnumbered and outgunned Soldiers to hold
the line at the Pusan Perimeter in 1950.
Standing on a granite base, the nearly 10-foot-
tall bronze statue was donated by the ROK-U.S.
Alliance Friendship Society to honor Walker
during the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by
many senior distinguished visitors, including
U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, Republic
of Korea National Security Advisor Lee
Hui-won and United Nations Command,
Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces
Korea Commander Gen. Walter L. Sharp.
Current 8th U.S. Army Commanding
General Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil, Jr., was a featured
speaker and the host of the ceremony.
“In August 1950, the Republic of Korea was
cornered into a defensive perimeter only 50
miles wide by 80 miles long,” said Fil. “During
battle after battle, UN forces repelled the enemy
invaders and kept them outside of the defensive
perimeter.”
Their tenacity at Pusan led to triumph at
Incheon.
According to Fil, Eighth Army’s decisive
stand at the Pusan Perimeter enabled Gen.
Douglas MacArthur to launch OPERATION
CHROMITE where the U.S. Army’s X Corps
and the 1st Marine Division poured ashore into
Incheon and turned the tide of the war.
The Incheon amphibious assault cut off and
scattered enemy forces, allowing UN forces
to break out from the Pusan Perimeter and
pursue the enemy all the way to the border with
China.
“This great turnaround happened because of
Walker’s leadership and because of the fighting
spirit of the brave, determined and patriotic
Soldiers that he inspired,” said Fil.
Hundreds of thousands of Communist
Chinese Soldiers soon crossed the Yalu River
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to join forces with the North Koreans and the
frontlines see-sawed back and forth, with Seoul
changing hands three times, before settling close
to the current Demilitarized Zone.
The bloody conflict drug on until an armistice
was signed on July 27, 1953, in Panmumjom,
ending active hostilities. The armistice was never
followed by a peace treaty.
Speaking on behalf of the Republic of Korea
at the ceremony, ROK National Security Advisor
Lee Hui-won said that Walker and his Soldiers
helped to lay the foundation for today’s ROK-
U.S. Alliance.
“General Walker is a savior and a real hero of
the Korean War,” said Lee, adding that Walker
“saved this great nation from an extremely
precarious state.”
U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens said the
statue is a reminder of the sacrifices that enabled
the Republic of Korea’s meteoric rise.
“In the last 60 years, the people of the
Republic of Korea have built an energetic
democracy, a world-class economy and a country
that has taken its rightful place in the world,”
said Stephens.
“I thank all of our men and women in uniform
today, Koreans and Americans, and the veterans
who have returned for this special week with us,
and our partners here in the Republic of Korea,”
said Stephens. “I thank all of you for honoring
General Walker’s memory with your dedication
every day to strengthening this great alliance, this
great partnership between the Republic of Korea
and the United States of America.”
Fil said it is an honor to command the same
formation that Walker led during the Korean War
and to uphold the legacy of the generations of
Koreans and Americans who have served together
in Korea and around the world.
“And just as I have the honor of commanding
the same formation that Walton Walker
commanded, our men and women in uniform
here today have the honor of upholding the
legacy of service that has made the ROK-U.S.
Alliance one of the strongest, most successful
and longest lasting alliances in the world,” said
Fil. “Today while recognizing General Walton
Walker and the Soldiers he led, some of whom
are here with us today, we continue to proudly
defend the freedom they procured.”
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel 11 a.m. Suwon Air Base Chapel 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 12:15 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Gospel Sunday 12:15 a.m. South Post Chapel Contemporary 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Contemporary
Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel KATUSA Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Casey United Pentecostal KATUSA
12:30 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Korean Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
COGIC KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services Catholic Services
Seventh-Day Adventist Mass Mass
KATUSA Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Casey Memorial Chapel 3 p.m. Suwon Air Base Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel
Nondenominational
Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel spectrum of operations from armistice to war.

Jewish Jewish Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Friday 6:30 p.m. West Casey Chapel Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 753-7274 jonathon.gibbs@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 753-7042 alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6169 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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Sgt. Timothy Hughes, winner of the Best Warrior Competition and a signal support specialist for A Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Division, searches for a point on a map during the urban orienteering event of the Eighth United States Army Best Warrior Competition May 23-28 at Warrior
Base. — U.S. Army photos by Pvt. Jamal Walker

Warrior
best

competition
RIGHT: By loosening a casualty’s clothing, Pfc. LaDarius Shorter, Headquarters and
Headquarters Detachment, 719th Military Intelligence Battalion from USAG Humphreys,
demonstrates the proper procedures to prevent shock for cadre.

BELOW LEFT: Cpl. Kim Ki-dong, a ROK Army Support Group Soldier from Yongsan,
maneuvers through a warrior task and battle drill in an urban operation. Kim won the
Installation Management Command Korea Best Warrior Competition earlier in May.

BELOW RIGHT: Sgt. Rosemarie Natividad, Headquarters and Headquarters

Detachment, 41st Signal Battalion from USAG Yongsan, looks down the crosshairs of
her M4 rifle as she enforces operational security.
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USAMEDDAC-Korea/65th MED BDE Excels in Joint Commission Accreditation
On Friday, June 11, USAMEDDAC-Korea,
which consists of 121 CSH/Brian Allgood Army
Community Hospital and the six clinics of
the 168th Multifunctional Medical Battalion
(Casey Health Clinic, USAG-Humphreys
Health Clinic, Walker Health Clinic, and the
CRC Troop Medical Clinic, Stanley TMC,
and Carroll TMC) completed a week long,
extremely detailed survey by a very experienced
Joint Commission team of four medical
professionals.
The team, consisting of a senior physician,
registered nurse, psychologist, and facilities expert,
found only one “Required for Improvement”
(RFI) discrepancy. USAMEDDAC-Korea
recertified its Joint Commission Accreditation
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members recognized 65th MED BDE Supports the Stork’s Nest
for their contribution to community health
From left to right, host: LTC Huffman, with Patricia McCaa; Celeste Wilkerson; Gloria Baker;
Sabrina Jackson; hosts: Marianne Campano and LTC Song, with Denitra Williams; Rhonda
Nimblette; Dorene Luke-Walton and June Wilkins
By Marianne Campano
65th Medical Brigade
On June 5, 2010 eight Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority Inc. members were recognized by the
65th Medical Brigade for their outstanding
contribution to community health. A total
of six members were awarded certificates
of appreciation for their participation in
eight events supporting the Great American
Smokeout, American Heart Month and
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ms.
1st Signal change of command
By Adam Carl Blazak
1st Signal Brigade PAO
After two years of leading 1st Signal
Brigade troops as their commander, Col.
Welton Chase, Jr. bade farewell to his
fellow Servicemembers during a change of
command ceremony held on Knight Field,
June 16.
Flanked by Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil, Jr.,
commander of 8th United States Army and
his replacement, Col. Mark A. Elliott, Chase
spoke volumes about the people he served.
Addressing the units on the field, Chase
said “you are true professionals. You have
accomplished the mission of sustaining the
critical communication systems.
“We can move, shoot and communicate
with the “go to war, fight tonight’ mission.”
NEWS
for the next three years. Although
the Joint Commission does
not officially rank order the
hospitals it accredits, only
one finding is found in
less than 10% of all
health systems.
A s a n
independent,
not-for-profit
organization, the
Joint Commission
accredits and certifies
more than 17,000
civilian and military
health care organizations and
On Friday, 18 June 2010, the 65th Medical
Brigade celebrated their annual Organizational
Gloria Baker and Ms. Sabrina Jackson
were awarded certificates of achievement
for their exemplary leadership and superior
community building efforts. Together with
Force Health Protection- Army Public
Health Nursing, the sorority members
brought health education, physical fitness
and heart health screenings to more than 700
community members. Their contribution
exemplifies the highest traditions of military
values and reflects the Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority Inc. tradition of service.
The outgoing
commander also
paid tribute to his
wife and children’s
commitment
throughout his
tenure.
“I’m thankful for
my family and their
support,” he said.
Turning to his replacement, Chase offered
words of wisdom and advice.
“You are ready to take this brigade to
its next destiny,” he said. “Stay true to our
motto ‘First to Communicate.’”
On that note, Elliott took to the podium
and addressed his new unit.
“You are the nation’s most lethal weapon:
the men and women in uniform,” he said.
programs across the world. The Joint
Commission accreditation and
certification is recognized
worldwide as a symbol
of quality that reflects
an organization’s
commitment to
meeting certain
performance
standards.
“Only one finding
is essentially unheard
of—we did very well.
The Joint Commission
Su r v e y c o n f i r m s o u r
commitment of Patient Friendly
Friends of the Stork’s Nest accept a $2,595
check from the 65th MED BDE.
Steps to ensure your VoIP is secure
Use the junction box which is supplied in
the service package provided by the Voice over
Internet Protocol provider. This box brings VoIP
directly into your conventional phone without
the use of a home computer. It also helps insulate
your phone from attacks and helps protect your
computer from viruses it could pick up through
the Internet.
Keep strong, private passwords to access
the service web sites that store your voice mail
and other audio data. Don’t share them with
anyone.
If you use a computer to access your voice
mail and VoIP account from a provider’s web site,
help keep that computer protected with a firewall,
regular software updates, antivirus software,
antispyware software and strong passwords.
Now that you know the basics of VoIP, here
“You have a tremendous reputation, and I’m
humbled by your presence.”
Sounding off as the brigade’s 28th
commander, Elliott left his audience with
words of how he intends to lead the unit.
“One team, one fight,” he said.
Hailing from Daphne, Ala. and a graduate
of the National War College, Elliott will soon
be joined by his wife, Dolores and three
children later this summer.
A few of Elliotts’ awards include the
Bronze Star with an oak leaf cluster, the
Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak
leaf clusters.
After the ceremony, Elliott welcomed
those whom he now serves to a reception
at the Hartell House where he personally
greeted and chatted with each person.
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Access to High Quality Health Care,” stated
COL Jeff Clark, 65th Medical Brigade/
MEDDAC-K Commander. “Our brigade
vision is to provide Health Care that is the
Pride of the Community while being the
Organization of Choice in which to Work and
Serve. I am very proud. Our staff’s dedication
to rendering compassionate health care that
meets the stringent Joint Commission quality
standards is something all who are served by
our clinics can also be very proud of.”
If you have questions or concerns, please
feel free to contact Mr. Pierre Swafford Chief,
Quality Management Division at email: Pierre.
Swafford@us.army.mil, DSN: 315-737-9007,
or cell: 011-9977-0118.
Day. As part of the festivities, senior Brigade
leaders volunteered for a “Pie-in-the-Face”
raising $2595 for Friends of the Stork’s
Nest. Friends of the Storks Nest is a private
organization chartered to raise funds and
support the Storks Nest, a temporary, free
lodging facility for expectant mothers living
outside Yongsan who plan to deliver at Brian
Allgood ACH.
For more information on the Stork’s Nest,
please visit the 65th Medical Brigade’s website
at www.korea.amedd.army.mil.
is some more advanced information about the
technology, how it works, and the pros and cons
of using your own computer as a VoIP server.
The benefit of VoIP is that it converts voice
conversations into digital audio, which can be
saved on a computer. This gives you flexibility in
how you participate in a conversation.
For example, in a conference call, with the
VoIP meeting available online as an audio file,
you can allow people who missed the meeting
to catch up.
If you connect a VoIP phone to the Internet
with your computer, you’re exposing that
computer and phone—along with any the
other phones and computers you have on your
network—to the same viruses and other attacks
that can plague computers that are not VoIP
servers.
Command Sgt. Maj. Rudolph Johns, command
sergeant major of 1st Signal Brigade,
passes the unit’s guidon to outgoing brigade
commander, Col. Welton Chase Jr.
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comfortably apart.
- Make small loads.
- Keep your back straight. - Get help if the load
- Bend at your knees. is too large.
- Keep the object close to your - Always turn your feet,
body and keep a good grip. never twist your back.

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Servicemembers from the 6-52 Air and Missile Defense Battalion and Repulic of Korea Air Force 10th Fighter Wing salute Maj. Gen. Jeong Sik Kim, the 10th Fighter Wing commander, during a
joint ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. — U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Austin Liu

Iron Horse Soldiers commemorate 60th Anniversary with

Republic of Korea 10th Fighter Wing
By 1st Lt. Austin Liu
6-52 Air Missile Defense Battalion
SUWON AIR BASE — The 6-52
Air and Missile Defense Battalion and
the Republic of Korea Air Force 10th
Fighter Wing participated in a memorial
ceremony at Suwon Air Base on June 21
to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of
start of the Korean War which began June
25, 1950.
The ceremony began with speeches given
by Maj. Gen. Jeong Sig Kim, the 10th
Fighter Wing commander, as well as Lt. Col.
Robert L. Kelley, the 6-52 Air and Missile
Defense Battalion commander.
Both commanders spoke about the great
struggle and sacrifices made by the Korean
and U.S. veterans in the defense of freedom
during the Korean War. They also praised
the solemn bond forged between U.S. and
Korean forces as a direct result of this tragic
experience.
“It is my wish that today’s joint ceremony
would remind us of the courage and selfless
service of the veterans of the Korean War,”
said Kim, “and based on our shared history,
we need to further strengthen the friendship
between servicemembers of the Republic of
Korea and the United States.”
Kelley said, “Ceremonies such as this not
only serve as the sobering reminders of the
lives that were lost, but they also reaffirm
our commitment to stand together to defend
those who would threaten our peace and
security.”
As part of the memorial ceremony,
Soldiers from the 6-52 AMD Bn. and their
counterparts from the Korean Air Force’s
10th Fighter Wing participated in a two
kilometer run along the Suwon Air Base
flight line.
The run served as the symbol for the two
nations’ continued sharing of joy as well as
hardship during time of tribulation.
“It’s good to take the time to remember
those who sacrificed so much for our
freedom” said Spc. Michael Aube, from
Foxtrot Company, 6-52 ADA Bn. “Both
Korean and U.S. forces had a great history
of serving side by side that many of us took
for granted.”

Talon Soldier to host book signing at

Humphreys
By Spc. Tim Oberle
2nd Combat Aviation Battalion Public Affairs

humphreys garrison — Chief Warrant Officer 2 Arthur Mills, Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade, is scheduled to host a book signing on Friday, June 25 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and on Saturday
June 26 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Starbucks coffee shop inside the USAG-Humphreys’ Post Exchange.
The book, “The Empty Lot Next Door”, is a harrowing tale about one child’s struggle with a local folk tale about
paranormal activity. The story, as Mills remembers, stemmed from a house that burnt down killing a little girl and the
rest of her family. The little girl who died in the fire, nicknamed Candle Face in the story, allegedly haunted the empty
lot where the house once stood.
Mills based the story on his own experience of true events that occurred during his childhood.
He also includes an underlying theme about suicide prevention in the book. For Mills, whose older brother committed
suicide as a child, getting this message out was a major factor in writing the story. A secondary goal in putting the book
together was to entertain potential readers about the haunting.
The Austin, Texas native plans to write a prequel to the story. Mills plans to continue research on the actual fire to make
the follow-up as accurate of a depiction of the real-life events as the first book. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Arthur Mills signs a copy
of his book “The Empty Lot Next Door”. — U.S.
Army photo by Pvt. Geun-Wook Paek
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News & Notes
Community Yard Sale
Outdoor Recreation is hosting a community-
wide Yard Sale June 26 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fees are $10 for a spot and table; $10 for a
canopy and $5 for individuals that have PCS
orders within a 60-day window. To reserve a
spot or for more information, call 753-3255 or
753-3013.
New Housing Office Hours of Operation
Effective July 1
Effective July 1, the USAG-Humphreys Housing
office hours of operation will be: Monday –
Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The office will close
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for lunch, daily.
New Army Community Service Hours
Operation Effective July 1
Effective July 1, Humphreys’ Army Community
Service hours of operation will be: Monday –
Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Retiree Appreciation Day Set
USAG-Humphreys is hosting a Retiree
Appreciation Day July 17 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
in the Super Gym. There will be information
tables, a free meal, door prizes, entertainment
and more. For more information, call 753-3872
or 753-5786.
Rec Annex Open
Summer is fast approaching, but what can you
do around USAG-Humphreys to not be bored?
You can work it out and play a b-ball game with
your friends at the Rec Annex Bldg #111 (next to
the Post Theater). This multi-recreational facility
just recently opened and is designed to be a
place for kids to work out, enjoy the basketball
courts and other sports equipment. Kids must
be briefed on the rules and regulations and
children under 10 must be accompanied by
an adult. For more information about the Rec
Annex or its programs, call 753-5601.
Humphreys American School names honor roll students
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRSION — The largest
ever group of students - 501 - successfully
completed the 2009-2010 school year on June
17.
The following are the names of students
recognized during the 2nd Semester Awards
Ceremony at HAS on June 15, sponsored by the
HAS Student Council, HAS teachers, Mrs. Vicki
Leivermann and HAS Principal Joyce Diggs.
Congratulations to the following students
for their accomplishments:
Honor Roll (4th and 5th grade)
Principal’s Honor Roll
Mathew Hale, Sydney Wilson
Alfred A.J. Muna, Larry Clarke
Damian Rouse*, Kate Diamond
Percy Humphreys, Alexandria Klimek
Rachel Macalintal, Larry Clarke*
Gabby Stephen, Sydney Wilson
Victoria Deboer*, Felipe Del Mauro*
Andrew Doddleson*, Hailey Galyon*
*Both 3rd and 4th Quarters
Tristan Hardin*, Garey Hindman*
Larry Hufford, Sierra Julian*
Yeo-rae Kim*, Nathan Marinko
Dylan Milner, Keon Norman
Jessica Schell*, Issac Song*
Ryan Tillery*, Cherish Travis
Shania Bady, Vincent Boyer
Esther Choi*, Gabrielle Evans*
Sarah Moore*, Felipa Benjamin*
Christina Durham*, Tianna Farrow*
Jay Jordan*, Sarah Jane Levine*
Christina Mann
*Both 3rd and 4th Quarters
A and B Honor Roll
Tia Farrow, Adrianna Guajardo
Percy Humphrey, Jason Holcombe*
Gabrielle Stephen, Aidan Dufort*
Rachel Macalintal, Timiri Toney*
Joshua Brown, Dylan Hill
Alexandria Klimek, Joel Tinsley*
Kate Diamond, Avanti Lauzon
Saemee Yoon, Kaylin Fontanette
Mathew Hale, Alfred A.J. Muna
Ethan Milner, Myah Jennrich*
Keon Norman, Jordan Rush*
Cherish Travis, T’Quasia Brown
Adrian Wilkins, Charles Graham*
Amya Jeter*, Rebecca Kemp*
Ricardo Rivera*, Joshua Stinson*
Malik Mack, Shania Bady
Ryan Barrick, Vincent Boyer
Caleb Massey, Jacob Perez
Sarah Bellemeur*, Shamarie Jamerson
Kenneth Kim*, Samuel Martinez*
Ema Schmeltz*, Cynthia Stokes*
Raquel Swickard*, Talia Thompson*
Caroline Toepfer*, Julian Totton
Kyira Vizcarrondo, Christina Mann
Julian Totton
Honor Roll (6th, 7th and 8th grade)
Principal’s Honor Roll
(4.0 Grade Point Average)
Aaron Cotton, Melvin Gomes
Ashton Harlan, Mirae Heo
Felicia Lozinski, Annie Moore
Dominic Perez, Aerial Rouse
Kianna Snape, Luis Enrique Love
Von Joshua Matheny, Erik Rude
Gescille Acuna, Emily Cox
Arthur Mills, Kayla Pickett
Soo Yun Rhee, Mackenzie Williams
Soo Min Woo
High Honor Roll
(3.99-3.50 Grade Point Average)
Gina Arnold, Joshua Aulds
Coleen DeGuzman, Angelica Gomez
Robert Haas, Leslie Hardy
Mark Horton, Elise Johnson
Kevin Kim, Darron Miller
Alan Mills, Michael Popp
Stephen Richardson, Kendra Berry
Ashley Brown, Paige Crofford
Joanna Diaz, Randi Ferido
Brandon Huynh, Yun H Jang
Kaitlyn Macalintal, John Nichols
Saadiq Phillips, Iman Wilson
Samantha Belanger, Hannah Davis
Nelson Gomes, Joshua Harlan
Chyenne Hufford, Katy Hylton
Shania Johnson, Shelby Jone
Victoria Moreno, Krizha Robihid
Machala Swickard
Honor Roll
(3.49-3.0 Grade Point Average)
Mordecai Choi, Vanessa Engram
Brian Huynh, Eunice Hwang
Xavier Klimek, An Kovacs
Destiny Lunsford, Christien Ozores
Faisuan Pharr, Kelvin Robihid
Jerissa Ruiz, Kevin Searl
Joseph Turville, Genelle Acuna
Sarah Cook, Levi Hardy
Jadah Massey, Joanna Robbs
Alex Saucedo, Benjamin Snow
Daniel Song, Simo Ariza
Amy Burger, Timothy Burke
Noah Hill, Desmond Massey
Demetra Rush, Andrew Schmeltz
Christopher Tolentino, Dayjah Tull

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance update

Operating hours for the Fire Extinguisher
Maintenance shop are Monday, Wednesday
and Fridays from 1 – 4 p.m. The shop is located
behind Bldg #421 (the main fire station). Unit-
owned extinguishers are the unit’s responsibility
for servicing. However, the USAG-Humphreys’
Fire department will inspect and seal unit-
owned extinguishers at no charge. For more
information on fire extinguisher maintenance
(for facilities or units), call 753-6175.
Message from the Humphreys Health Clinic
on Pediatric Care
Please be advised that there will be limited
access to pediatric care at the Humphreys Health
Clinic throughout the summer. If community
members experience difficulty in scheduling
pediatric appointments at Humphreys, they are
encouraged to contact either the Osan Pediatric
clinic or Yongsan Pediatric clinic to schedule an
appointment. To make an appointment at the
Osan clinic, call 784-DOCS (3627) or for the
Yongsan clinic, 737-CARE (2273) or call the
Pediatric clinic direct at 737-3157 or 737-3158.
New Physical Training Route Designated
Effective immediately, there’s a designated,
protected Physical Training route on Perimeter
Road. The section of Perimeter Road between
Bldg #S-839 (near the 3rd MI area) to Bldg
#1280 (the Garrison Headquarters) will
be closed from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m., Monday -
Wednesday and Fridays. The road will not
be closed on Thursdays. Organizations are
encouraged to use this designated PT route to
minimize potential hazards due to heavy vehicle
traffic and construction vehicle traffic on main
roads.
Field Day rewards middle school students for successful school year
By Jessica Ryan
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON – With
the Splish and Splash opened and the
weather being beautiful outside, it feels like
summer is right around the corner. At the
end of the school year, many of the middle
school students at Humphreys American
School were ready to close the books and
start their summer vacation.
Before the 6th, 7th and 8th grade
students finished another school year, they
participated in an annual Field Day, at
Independence Park and Splish and Splash
here on June 16. The Field Day rewarded Austin Hardy watches and Ciara Florence cheers as Randi Ferido (left), Sarah Cook and other
students for their hard work by getting them middle schoolers participate in a tug-o-war during the Field Day. — U.S. Army photo by Hye-
outside the classroom, playing games and young Lee
having fun with their classmates. walked to Beacon Hill Park for a barbeque music teacher.
Each grade had a boys and girls team lunch. The students ate burgers and hotdogs Even though military children might
and was coached by their core teachers. The and expressed their excitement for the move a lot before graduating high school,
teams competed against teams from other summer and the upcoming school year. many said they are not too concerned about
grades in events such as the soccer kick out, “We all get to be here next year so we will the future. For now, they enjoy spending
field cup, three-legged race and wooden all see each other again,” said Eunice Hwang, time with their friends before the school
spoon relay. Jerissa Ruiz, Leslie Hardy, Annie Moore, year closes.
“It’s a good way to get all the kids outside Angelica Gomez and Coleen DeGuzman, The 8th graders will leave HAS and
and working together,” said Jim Shulson, a HAS 6th graders. attend Osan American High School in the
HAS math teacher. The day concluded with a trip to Splish fall. “We’re excited to have a fresh start, go
The morning ended with a tug-o-war and Splash. to a new school, and meet new people,”
battle. For many students, this was their Traditionally Field Days in America are said Shania Johnson and Amy Burger, HAS
favorite event. a celebration for finishing the school year. 8th graders.
Ashley Brown, a HAS 7th grader, However, at military bases, Field Day is also Teachers wished their graduating students
emphasized how tug-o-war showed that the a time where some students will say goodbye the best of luck as they enter high school.
upperclassmen do not necessarily dominate to their classmates. Shulson had some final advice for the 8th
the competition, because they are older. “It’s “A lot of families PCS over the summer so graders. “Show up ready to learn every day.
all about strength,” said Brown. this might be the last time they see some of Always be ready to learn,” he said.
After the morning events, the students their friends,” said Michael Perez, the HAS
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BOSS Beach Blast 2010

By Jessica Ryan
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

DAECHEON BEACH — Soldiers from around the peninsula got a break from
their field duties at the annual Better Opportunity for Single and Unaccompanied
Soldiers, or BOSS, Beach Blast on June 11 to 13 at Daecheon Beach in Boryeong.
Even though it rained for most the weekend, the weather did not prevent Soldiers
from jumping in the water and participating in outdoor activities such as volleyball,
tug-o-war, and all-night dancing.
Luckily, on Saturday, the weather cleared up in time for Soldiers to enjoy the water
park at the nearby Le Grand Hotel. Soldiers rode the park’s various slides, cruised on (Clockwise from top left) USAG-Humphreys command team Col. Joseph P. Moore and Command
the lazy river and attempted to boogey board and surf in the pool. Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim exchange gifts with Col. Jae Seo Ku, commander of the 97th ROKA
For those who missed Beach Blast, BOSS will be having bus trips to Daecheon Regiment, 32nd Division at the opening ceremony of the Beach Blast. BOSS Soldiers from around
Beach in July for the Boryeong Mud Festival. Check with local BOSS representatives the peninsula hung out at the waterpark and participated in the tug-o-war during the 2010 BOSS
for more details. Beach Blast. — U.S. Army photos by Hye-young Lee

Commanding General of U.S. Army Installation Management Command visits USAG-Humphreys

By Lori Yerdon Next, Lynch toured 194th Combat

USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Lt.
Gen. Rick Lynch, commanding general
of U.S. Army Installation Management
Command visited USAG-Humphreys
Monday to familiarize himself with the
garrison and to meet with Soldiers and
IMCOM civilians.
Lynch’s tour began with a trip out
onto the new land at Humphreys
where Col. Joseph P. Moore, USAG-
Humphreys commander, gave him
a construction overview. Brig. Gen.
John Uberti, outgoing commander of
IMCOM Korea, Col. David G. Fox,
incoming commander of IMCOM
Korea, Brig. Gen. Kelly J. Thomas,
the assistant 2nd Infantry Division
commander for Support and the region
directors for IMCOM accompanied
Lynch on his tour.
Sustainment Support Battalion barracks
and met with Soldiers. He thanked
Soldiers for their hard work and even
attempted to phone a private’s mother in
the U.S. to thank her for her daughter’s
service.
Before lunch, Lynch received an overview
of Humphreys’ Better Opportunity
for Single and Unaccompanied Soldier
program from BOSS president, Staff Sgt.
Lora Kelly.
During lunch, garrison directors dined
with Lynch and had an opportunity to talk
about issues concerning IMCOM. Lynch
expressed his thanks to the directors for all
they do for the Humphreys community
and IMCOM.
For the remainder of his trip, Lynch (From left) Col. Joseph P. Moore, USAG-Humphreys commander, speaks with Lt. Gen.
toured the Motorcycle Safety Range, the Rick Lynch, commanding general of U.S. Army Installation Management Command,
garrison’s Installation Operation Center, during a luncheon with garrison directors and Col. David G. Fox (right), incoming
Splish and Splash and the Super Gym. commander of IMCOM Korea. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
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Camp Henry housing professionals
assist newcomers arriving in Korea
By Mary Grimes and Kim See-un
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — “He makes
his home where the living is best” is an
old Latin proverb that new arrivals to U.S.
Army Garrison Daegu and Area IV will
appreciate as they began their tour in the
Republic of Korea.
Helping them find the right place
to call home is what the USAG Daegu
Housing Division lives for--that, and a
host of other things that are aimed at
making the transition to the Land of the
Morning Calm as smooth and stress-free
as possible.
According to USAG Daegu Director
of Housing Charles Z. Youngblood, the
housing division is divided into five
different branches. They are the Housing
Service Office, Army Family Housing
Management, Furnishing Management
Branch, Unaccompanied Personnel
Housing and the Camp Carroll Housing
Office.
“The housing facility on Camp Carroll is
equally committed to helping our Soldiers,
Family members and authorized civilians
find what they’re looking for, and settling
in as quickly as possible,” said Youngblood.
“Overall, housing supports a very large
area, to include our folks in Busan, Pohang,
and Masan. Wherever soldiers raise their
head, and we have Army civilians, we are
there to support them,”
For anyone facing relocation, the process
can sometimes be daunting. Youngblood
and the housing staff realize this, and
for this reason, they are committed to
pitching in and ensuring new arrivals to
Area IV have the best possible relocation
experience ever.
“Having to pack up and resettle is a huge
thing for anyone,” he said. “Add to that the
newcomer is facing a kind of culture shock.
They’re new to Korea, and new to a way of
life that differs greatly from what they may
be accustomed to.
“For example, among the challenges
they may first experience in their new
home is the high cost of electricity. In
some instances the newcomer is using far
more electricity than what they can actually
afford to pay. The cost of electricity in
Korea is very high. The use of electricity
in the United States,and here has different
values. In the U.S. you use the 110 voltage,
and in Korea the 220 voltage is what is
used. In the U.S. where you have a central
heating system, Korea has a floor heating
system. So, for the newcomer to Korea, you
can see how right away some of the more
familiar things around the house in the
U.S., are quite different here. It can also
be quite confusing.”
In an effort to eliminate some of that
confusion, the housing office offers a little
bit of information that might make a big
difference in finding a place that best suits
your needs during your tour in Daegu.
“When newcomers first arrive, they will
be temporarily housed in a local hotel,”
Youngblood said. “We let them know of
their on- or off-post living possibilities.
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A potential landlord walks an Area IV newcomer through a recently upgraded local apartment. — U.S. Army Photo by Kim See-un
Generally, if they are going to be on-post, and exhausting as possible. For every wants to know about it. We want them to
we try to have them housed within three individual that comes through our doors, know that we care, and that they can come
working days.” it is our primary duty to assist them as best in and talk with us at any time.”
Newcomers can find some relief in we can. If they have any issues or concerns The USAG Daegu housing office is
knowing that the Housing Division can about the facility in which they live, housing located on Camp Henry across from ACS.
assist them while they’re waiting for the
arrival of their shipment of household
goods and appliances. “Here at housing we
can provide the newcomer with some of the
necessary household items they will need as
they transition into their new environment.
For those who will be residing on-post, they
will have access to just about everything
they will need to set up house. They will
have a stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer,
and bedroom equipment.
“With the exception of bedroom
equipment, personnel residing off post may
be provided the same items as soldiers,”
Youngblood continued. “Married soldiers
coming to Korea are advised to bring one
bedroom, one living room, and one dining
room set. Should they have to live off-post
the housing office will try to supply any
additional furniture they might need.”
With tour normalization and the
Command Sponsorship Program the talk
of USAG Daegu, and Area IV’s Army
Community of Excellence achievements no
secret, the housing office remains among the
many elements of USAG Daegu determined
to make the newcomer’s tour to Korea a
pleasant and rewarding experience.
“Daegu (Metropolitan City) has seen
an increase of 14,000 new apartments
in the area,” Younglood said. “What that
translates to for us is that newcomer to the
area is sure to find something that suits
his housing needs. The mission here at the
housing office is to help them do that in a
way that is both timely and efficient.
“We know how taxing relocating can Swanzella Byrd, a newcomer to Daegu and Area IV, listens closely to Chon Uk-yi, a housing
be,” he coninued. “Therefore, our staff of officer with USAG Daegu, Camp Henry, as he explains the process involved in signing a
professionals is very committed to making lease. The signing of the lease represents the last step involved in the contract negotiations.
the newcomer’s move to Korea as painless — U.S. Army Photo by Kim See-un
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t News & Notes Camp Carroll bowlers recognize National

Western Night
Try your luck on the mechanical bull,
Friday, July 2, 8 p.m. at the Hilltop
Club on Camp Walker. Go for bragging
rights — and hang on for 8 seconds.
Call 764-4985 for more details.
Swimming Meet
Camp Carroll holds a short course
swimming meet July 24, beginning
at 10 a.m. Competition takes place
at the Camp Carroll Outdoor Pool in
building 146.
Registration Deadline is July 23. For
more details contact the Sports Office
at 765-8287/8118 to find out more.
Daegu City Symphony Orchestra
Performs free of charge at Camp
Walkers’ Kelly Fitness Center Friday,
July 9, 6:30 p.m. For more information
call 768-6907.
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AUTO & CYCLE SHOW
July 4/2-5 p.m.
at Camp Walker’s Kelly Gym parking
lot. Call 768-8164 for details.
4th of July Extravagant
Chili Cook Off
July 4
2-4 p.m. Camp Walker Fitness Center
parking lot. Chili is judged on aroma,
color, consistency, taste, and aftertaste.
Entry forms are available at the Camp
Walker CAC. For details contact 764-
4440. The deadline to register is June
30.
Ice-Cream Day one sweet lick at a time
By Kim Min-yeong
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Taking
a break from the hustle and bustle of
everyday life, is one of the reasons the
Camp Carroll Bowling Center exists for
Soldiers, Family members and authorized
DoD civilians. Maybe that’s why they
opened their doors for one of the sweetest
treats life has to offer, June 21. Ice-cream.
Well, that wasn’t the only reason it opened
its doors, but rather it was in recognition
of National Ice-cream Day.
According to staff members, National Ice
Cream Day was a great way to kick off the
first day of summer. Members of the USAG
Daegu and Area IV community showed how
much they appreciated the free scoops and
dips, filing in throughout the day to enjoy a
game on the lanes with family and friends.
The Camp Carroll Bowling Center opened its doors to summer fun June 21, supporting
For Chong Won-chin, manager of the
National Ice-Cream Day all day long. One Area IV youngster scoops up his sweet treat as he
Camp Carroll Bowling Center, it was a day
takes a break from the lanes. — U.S. Army Photo
that children of all ages live for.
“What better way to help our Soldiers I have tried not only to make soldiers feel can make the Soldier’s tour to Daegu a
and their families get through a long, hot at home, but establish close friendship and really great experience.
and stifling summer,” Chong said. “Bowl ties with the community. That is just one “Take for example the 4th of July,
all day, and all day you can satisfy you sweet of the reasons I try to provide Soldiers with we’re going to focus on making the
tooth with ice-cream.” such events as family bowling, kids birthday holiday as memorable as possible. We’ll
The temptation was great, and just as parties, and free bowling for the children.” grill burgers and sell hot dogs out on the
expected, members of the community Speaking about the well-received patio grill. The plan is to bring a bit of
poured into the Camp Carroll facility programs made available to the Soldiers home to the Soldiers who are so far away
until the last scoop was licked. and their Family members, Chong said, from family, friends and loved ones. It
“It was a great day for bowlers and a “For the most part, the programs are will be a very special time and we hope
marvelous boost of energy for everyone sponsored by us. We do everything we can the community will come out and join
who came out,” Chong said. “For the 25 to ensure that we bring things of interest us in the celebration, just like it did for
years that I have been involved in this job, to our community. Our hope is that we National Ice-cream Day.”

USAG Daegu Sports Event

July 4
Softball tournament 3 and 4 July. Sign
up for the event at Kelly Field. Event
begins at 3 p.m. Contact 764-4800 at
Camp Walker or 765-8287 at Camp
Carroll for more information.

USAG Daegu Independence Day

Celebration
July 4, Kelly Gym parking lot.
Come out and celebrate the Fourth of
July and our country’s 234th birthday!
Softball, Chili cook-off, fun and games, a
concert by Hoobastank and, of course,
fireworks!

2010 Daegu Area Intramural

Summer Basketball Unit Level
League
Pre-Season Tourney July 12-16 at
Camp Carroll. Daegu Area League
begins July 19. Sing up at Kelly
Fitness Center by July 2. Coaches
meeting TBA. POC: 764-4800 or 764-
4225.
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Little kids prove to be big achievers at CYSS

graduation ceremony held on Camp George
By Kim See-un
USAG Daegu Public Affairs

DAEGU GARRISON — Graduations, proms and promises seemed to be the focus of

all the community youth in the past few weeks around United States Army Garrison Daegu.
In case no one noticed, our young people are moving on up – and it’s not just our teens.
Jean Silva, Director of Army Child, Youth and School Services, Camp George, helped
usher the newest graduates in the community across the platform late last month. The children
were participants in the first graduation ceremony recognizing the great job done by Strong
Beginnings Pre-Kinder Program attendees. After one year of hard work, and a little bit of
play, wearing blue caps and gowns, the graduates were all smiles as they paraded one-by-one
across the platform to receive their certificates of graduation. Parents of the graduates did not
hide their pride as they watched their little achievers’ moment in the spotlight.
“We are going to miss our first adorable children,” silva said. “They did a really good job.
So, we are sure they will be pretty good students as they move on to the next stage. Also,
Alumni FY 2010-2011 will start in August 2010 and ends May or June 2011. We are very
excited and looking forward to celebrating with our next group of graduates in our new
Child Development Center that will be located on Camp Walker next year.” — U.S. Army
Photos by Kim See-un
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Daegu Fire & Emergency Services take triple honors in IMCOM Korea
Courtesy USAG Daegu Fire and
Emergency Services
DAEGU GARRISON — United States
Army Garrison Daegu’s Fire & Emergency
Service Division garnered triple honors,
being selected at the Regional level as the
Installation Management Command Korea
2009 (Medium) Fire Department of the
Year, while two of its firefighters received
personal honors.
Crew Chief O Ho-kyun was selected
as IMCOM Korea Civilian Fire Officer
of the Year and Fire Inspector Sin Ik-chu
was selected as IMCOM Korea Civilian
Firefighter of the Year.
Each year, IMCOM Korea recognizes
outstanding accomplishments and honors
fire departments and firefighters through
the DOD Fire & Emergency Services
Awards Program.
USAG Daegu F&ES supports the largest
and most diverse area in Korea, spanning
five installations, 11 sites, supporting 44
units, 10,000 people, and Pier-8 operations
in Busan. Specifically cited in the award
nomination package was their tremendous
effort in certifying 47 firefighters to various
DOD firefighter levels, as well as 51 certified
to First Aid-First Responder, 53 Combat Life
Savers, and 37 EMT-B’s at no cost and in-
house. Through a very proactive fire safety
campaign they addressed barracks unattended
cooking, reducing responses by 24 percent
this year. They tackled off post Korean club
fire safety issues through partnership with the
local Daegu City officials and club owners
improving fire safety for our soldiers. Overall,
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USAG-Daegu F&ES Division dramatically
reduced USAG Daegu’s annual fire loss to
$1800, the lowest level in five years.
The Civilian Fire Officer of the Year award
recognizes an individual fire officer for superb
job performance, with specific focus related to
on-duty contributions to the department.
“He leads by example,” said USAG
Daegu Fire Chief, Lloyd Fox. “He is one
of those rare individuals whose dedication
and professionalism rub off on all those he
contacts. I only wish I had more like him.” O
is one of only four crew chiefs qualified to fill
in at the Assistant Chief of Operations level.
He personally developed lesson plans and
instructional slides on the 75” Aerial Ladder
vehicle used to certify 9 drivers--tremendous
effort! During the IMCOM HQ Fire Safety
Campaign directed inspection of all military
family housing, he went the extra step,
installing battery operated smoke detectors on
the spot when bad detectors were identified.
The Civilian Firefighter of the Year award
recognizes an individual firefighter for superb USAG Daegu Fire Inspector Sin Ik-chu has been selected as IMCOM Korea Civilian Firefighter
job performance, with specific focus related of the Year. — U.S. Army Photo
to on-duty contributions to the department. customers in fire safety, provided briefings Program, Fire Instructor of the Year, and
“Mr. Sin is truly is one of our communities and demonstrations to 600 Daegu American the Firefighter Heroism award. USAG Red
Guardian Angels!” said Deputy Chief Andrew School children, helped raise funds, served Cloud won the (Large) Fire Department
Allen. “He is a shining star that stepped up to burgers, gave tours, and got the fire safety of the Year award as well as the Fire Service
the plate and made it happen for the USAG message out to 1200 children/parents during Instructor, Mr. Kent Garrison, and USAG
Daegu fire department.” DOD certified, he National Fire Prevention Week. Sin’s efforts Yongsan won Fire Prevention Program.
filled in as Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention were directly responsible in the 98 percent Winning at the Regional level is the first
for two months this year. He personally reduction in fire losses to the lowest level in step. The next step is the Department of
posted 2,878 flyers covering microwave fire USAG Daegu history. the Army level, and then on to the DOD
safety in MFH that resulted in a 24 percent The Award Program has 10 Categories, level to compete against all four services.
reduction in unattended cooking responses. (Large/Medium/Small) Fire Department The winner is announced during the annual
He completed 434 inspections across the of the Year, Military/Civilian Firefighter, DOD Firefighter Awards banquet held in
garrison, helped educated some 10,670 Military/Civilian Fire Officer, Fire Prevention August in Chicago.
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