SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 47

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GARRISONS
Nakdong River Battle Region News P02
reenactment, USAG Red Cloud P05
USAG Casey P05
Page 27 USAG Yongsan P09
USAG Humphreys P21
USAG Daegu P25
OVERVIEW
Sights & Sounds P03
Gen. Carpenter on
New partnership means more jobs Command Perspective P04
Suicide: Page 13 Photo Feature Page P16
for Spouses. Details on Page 2 IA Message P18

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More jobs open to spouses
Korean corporations committed to hiring
U.S. military dependents on peninsula
By Russell Wicke
IMCOM Korea Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON, Korea –
Multiple Korean corporations are scheduled
to sign an agreement today at the Dragon
Hill Lodge that will make them partners
committed to hiring Spouses of U.S.
military personnel in Korea.
The official signing represents the
induction of Korean corporate partners into
the Army Spouse Employment Partnership
– a commitment that will make jobs on and
off post more readily available to spouses of
military personnel who meet professional
qualifications for available jobs.
Anthony Stamilio, Deputy Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Civilian Personnel
and Quality of Life, will take part in the
induction by signing the partnership
agreement. Examples of corporate entities
committed to hiring spouses are 3M, LG,
Hyundai, Samsung and more. The Army
Air Force Exchange Service and the Defense
Commissary Agency are also partners.
ASEP officials said there are 10 potential
candidate companies that will be inducted
into the partnership for Korea at this
signing. Korea is the first International site
to do this, according to Margaret Merrill,
chief of the Army Community Services
program within Installation Management
Command-Korea.
Freeman Neish, Family Morale Welfare
and Recreation official for IMCOM-Korea,
mentioned that spouses of all services,
including civilians will benefit from the
program. “It’s not just an Army benefit,”
he said.
This induction is part of an overall
Army effort to make Korea an assignment
of choice for Soldiers and Families. An
extended benefit of the program is designed
to not only make jobs available to spouses,
but to bring careers to spouses as well, said
Merrill.
Neish added that appropriate visas
can be attained for potential candidates.
Additionally, the ASEP staff has met with
American Chamber of Commerce and the
Korean and American Embassies to gain
their support.
Merrill qualified the program by
reminding spouses it does not guarantee
hiring. Like conventional hiring processes,
applicants will be selected based on their
qualifications and resumes. She said that
anyone who would be considered unqualified
for a comparable job in the United States,
would likewise not be considered in Korea.
Spouses can best prepare for the job search
process, including resume writing, by
contacting the Employment Readiness
Program Manager at their local Army
Community Service Center.
For more information about the
induction, contact Merrill at DSN 723-
3830 or e-mail her at margaret.merrill@
us.army.mil. For detailed information visit
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U.S. Soldier MIA from
Korean War Identified
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense POW/Missing
Personnel Office recently announced that the remains of a U.S.
serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been
identified and returned to his family for burial with full military
honors.
United States Army Sgt. Charles P. Whitler was buried Sept. 2
in his hometown of Cloverport, Ky.
In early November 1950, Whitler was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Cavalry Regiment, occupying a defensive position near the
town of Unsan by the Kuryong River known as the “Camel’s Head.”
Two enemy elements attacked the U.S. forces, collapsing their
perimeter and forcing a withdrawal. Whitler’s unit was involved in
fighting which devolved into hand-to-hand combat around the 3rd
Battalion’s command post. Almost 400 men were reported missing
or killed in action following the battle.
In late November 1950, a U.S. soldier captured during the
battle of Unsan reported during his debriefing that he and nine
American soldiers were moved to a house near the battlefield. The
POWs were taken to an adjacent field and shot. Three of the 10
Americans survived, though one later died. The surviving solider
provided detailed information on the incident location.
Analysts from DPMO developed case leads with information
spanning more than 58 years. Through interviews with eyewitnesses,
experts evaluated circumstances surrounding Whitler’s captivity
— See MIA, Page 4 —
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Commissary Case Lot Sales
Worldwide case lot sales offer massive savings in
September until the official season ends Nov. 30. The Defense
Commissary Agency’s worldwide case lot sale in September
can help with savings well beyond the agency’s normal 30
percent. Check the schedule for your local store’s sale dates
by going to the special case lot sale Web page at: http://www.
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Cub Scout Events
For those interested in Cub Scouts there will be an ice
cream social to welcome back current Cub Scouts and their
parents and invite potential new Cub Scouts. The event will
be held today at 7.p.m. at the Seoul American Elementary
School Cafeteria for first through fifth grade boys. For more
information, parents can contact the Committee Chair, Mrs.
Colleen Powers, at 010-8685-9266. Or Olivia Bierman at
DSN 723-3742 or 010-4992-5918.
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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
Subject locked himself in Barracks
and struck a window with a closed
fist, chair and fire extinguisher.
The chair frame was bent and the
fire extinguisher was discharged
causing damage to the room from fire
extinguisher residue.
Upon arrival, military police
detected an odor of alcoholic beverage
emitting from the subject. The subject
was apprehended and administered
a blood-alcohol test, with a result
of 0.190% blood alcohol content.
Due to his level of intoxication, the
subject was released to his unit with
instructions to report the following
day. Subject was then advised of his
legal rights, which he waived rendering
a written sworn statement. The
subject stated he had no recollection
of the incident.

USAG Yongsan
Larceny of AAFES Property;
Subject No. 1, was observed via video
camera removing body jewelry and
placing it in her purse, and attempting
to exit Main PX without rendering

proper payment. Subject No. 1 was
escorted to the loss prevention office
and then transported to the USAG-
Yongsan PMO where she was advised
of her legal rights, which she waived
rendering a written sworn statement
admitting to the incident. Subject
No. 1 was issued an Order to Show
Cause Memorandum, processed and
released. The estimated cost of the
stolen items is $9.99.
USAG Humphreys
Failure to Obey (Underage
Drinking); Disrespect to a
Commissioned Officer; Disobeying
a Lawful Order; Subject was observed
at a command directed underage
drinking checkpoint adjacent to
Pedestrian Gate, USAG-Humphreys.
Subject was identified by DBIDS
to be under the age of 21. Subject
refused to present his military ID
card. The subject was detained and
later administered a Portable Breath
Test, with a result of 0.085% blood
alcohol content.
Subject was apprehended and
transported to the USAG-Humphreys
PMO where he was processed and
released to his unit.
USAG Daegu
Wrongful Damage to Private
Property; Subject damaged Victim’s
Privately Owned Vehicle in the
parking lot adjacent to BLDG F,
USAG Daegu (George). Subject
was advised of his legal rights,
which he waived rendering a written
sworn statement. Victim rendered
a written sworn statement. Subject
was processed and released on his own
recognizance.
Changdeokgung Palace
This is a High Dynamic Range photo of the interior of one of the palace rooms at Changdeokgung palace in Seoul.
The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its Huwon Garden — a pleasure garden for the kings of Joseon — is
considered one of the finest examples of Korean Garden design. Guided tours are available; English tours are 10:30
a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission (not including guided tours) is 3,000 won. — Photo courtesy of R. Slade Walters
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off–post events and activities
Dream Forest Art Center take the all-important civil service exam. Baekje Dynasty, and various historical stories
Since it opened last year, Dream Forest These days, however, Mungyeong is hosting reflecting the glory of the Ungjin Period during
has provided residents of Seoul’s northern travelers of an entirely different sort. Visitors the dynasty
neighborhoods with an urban oasis to relax in come to Mungyeong to take in its pristine natural u Special Exhibition of Baekje Relics:
and commune with the forest spirits. This forest, environment and tasty-yet-healthy foods. Rather Displays hidden relics of the Baekje Dynasty
however, is more than a clump of trees—it than being just a transit point, it has become a reflecting its rich cultural heritage
doubles as a cultural space, with galleries, destination in itself -- the “homeland of well- u International Academic Conference:
museums and performance halls hidden amidst being.” Nowhere is this more apparent than in Discussion of historical aspects of the Baekje
its woods, hills and streams. As the park’s flagship the wide variety of wholesome agricultural goods Dynasty by experts from Korea, China and Japan,
arts venue, Dream Forest Arts Center brings and foodstuffs the city produces. Capturing the focusing on the theme of “World Historical
together two catchphrases in urban design— natural essence of the land from which they came, Cities and Festivals, the Ancient Cultural
“culture” and “eco-friendly” —to produce a Mungyeong’s foods enrich both body and soul. Exchange between Korea, China, and Japan,
first-class cultural space that simultaneously and the Future of Cultural Exchanges of the
entertains, enlightens and relaxes. Great Baekje World Festival 21st Century”
From Sept. 18 to Oct. 17 the Great Baekje
‘Magical’ Mungyeong will take place in Seoul. Showcasing the cultural Seoul Design Fair
Drive south from Seoul in the direction heritage of the Baekje Dynasty, the festival is a The Seoul Design Fair, scheduled for Sept. 17
of Chungju and you’ll eventually come to the global event in collaboration with China and to Oct. 7, is the world’s comprehensive design
towering peaks of the Sobaeksan Mountains. Japan. Following are scheduled Programs and festival and is organized by Seoul to celebrate its
From there, climb the Ihwaryeong Pass (or pass places: designation as the World Design Capital and
through the slightly less dramatic Ihwaryeong u Buyeo- Nakhwaam Rock alongside to develop as a world design culture hub. The
Tunnel) and you arrive in the “magical” land of Baekmagang River ultimate value of design lies in its enhancement of
Mungyeong, with majestic mountains and crystal u Enormous performance of 2000 actors quality of life for humans, and the facilitation of
clear rivers flowing through green valleys. For 500 against the backdrop of Nakhwaam Rock, communication to make the world harmonious.
years the gateway to Korea’s southeastern region featuring a love story and the founding spirit of A universal design that all can use with ease and
of Yeongnam, Mungyeong hosted travelers for the Baekje Dynasty joy carries the philosophy of social equity and
generations: traders peddling their wares, officials u Gongju- Gomanaru Ferry alongside realization of human value. It is also design aimed
conducting provincial inspections, and young Geumgang River: A dynamic performance telling to be shared together, to remove barriers and
scholars heading to the royal capital of Seoul to the story of a bear in the ancient history of the work as a social solution for communication.
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Energy conservation:
Individual Soldiers can make a difference!
By Col. Hank Dodge
U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud Commander
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Energy
efficiency and security are important
barometers of installation readiness. Energy
awareness is important to creating an energy-
conscious culture in our communities and it
also directly supports Line of Effort 6 goals
in the IMCOM Installation Management
Campaign Plan.
October is national Energy Awareness
Month. This year’s theme is “POWERING
AMERICA: We’re on Target.”
The theme depicts how across the nation,
federal agencies continue to zero in on
energy reduction targets to stimulate the
economy, lower operating expenses, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, and achieve long-
term energy and economic security. Our
Army is no different.
The federal government is the largest
consumer of energy in the United States and
as employees we tend to take it for granted.
Red Cloud Garrison spent an average of
$2.2 million a month in the third quarter
of this fiscal year for energy at all Warrior
Country installations, which is more than
any other garrison on the peninsula.
By comparison, Yongsan Garrison spent
about $2 million monthly during the same
period.
We’re simply not as cautious about our
energy consumption in the workplace as
we are in our own homes and we must get
better. Some of us may be unaware of the
opportunities we have to help to reduce
our energy usage. Trimming our energy use
through efficiency can take several forms
related to heating, cooling, lighting and
power sources.
An easy first step for energy efficient
is to turn off heating and cooling systems
when they are not needed. You can also
set the thermostat lower than usual in the
winter and set the air conditioning higher
than normal in the summer. By reducing
the thermostat by 10 to 15 degrees for eight
hours you can help our garrison save 5 to 15
percent on its energy bills.
Another way to offset the lower and
higher temperatures for heating and air
conditioning, respectively, is to make use
of Mother Nature.
During the warm months, keep the blinds
closed to block out the sun and reduce the
MIA
and death and researched wartime
documentation of his loss.
In May 2004, a joint U.S.-North
Korean team, led by the Joint POW/
MIA Accounting Command, excavated a
mass grave near the “Camel’s Head.” An
elderly North Korean man reported he had
witnessed the death of seven or eight U.S.
soldiers near that location and provided
the team with a general description of the
burial site.
The excavation team recovered human
remains and other personal artifacts,
ultimately leading to the identification of
seven soldiers from that site, one of whom
was Whitler.
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cooling load. In the cooler months, open
the blinds for light and warmth during the
day and close them at the end of the day to
reduce the loss of heat at night.
One simple step we can all take is to
turn off the lights in our offices when
we are gone for even a few minutes. And
replacing inefficient incandescent light bulbs
with energy-efficient compact fluorescent
lamp bulbs can also reduce our electricity
consumption.
Another means to manage our energy
efficiency and security is to procure
products that efficiently reduce energy
demand and constructing, operating, and
maintaining high-performance buildings
to tap the power of efficiency. Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design
– an internationally recognized green
building certification system designed to
improve energy savings, water efficiency,
and improve indoor environmental quality
– has been implemented at federal facilities
worldwide.
The federal government is also replacing
outdated vehicles with fuel-efficient ones –
an effort that will transform the federal fleet
and automotive infrastructure.
While can’t live without office automation
in the 21st Century, but we can and we simply
must learn to manage it better. Turning
off computers, monitors, printers, copy
machines, televisions and entertainment
systems when not in use substantially reduce
the amount of electricity consumed and is
an easy step that we can all take. Another
approach is to use power strips with a switch
that can be turned off or unplugged at the
end of the day.
To help us get better at managing our
energy consumption, we recently hired
Dewey McLean, a mechanical engineer.
He is accredited by the Association of
Energy Engineers as a certified energy
manager. His expertise with energy
awareness, conservation, audits, projects
and procurement is an investment in our
garrison’s energy efficiency and security.
Just as we carefully monitor the energy we
use in our homes, we must adopt that same
energy-conscious mindset in our workplace.
Your daily commitment to enhancing our
nation’s energy security compliments our
core values and supports the U.S. Army
Garrison Red Cloud mission. Thank you
for doing your part.
from Page 2
Among other forensic identification tools
and circumstantial evidence, scientists from
JPAC and Armed Forces DNA Identification
Laboratory also used dental comparisons
and mitochondrial DNA - which matched
that of Whitler’s sister and niece - in the
identification.
More than 2,000 servicemen died
as prisoners of war during the Korean
War. With this accounting, 8,022 service
members still remain missing from the
conflict.
For additional information on the
Defense Department’s mission to account
for missing Americans, visit the DPMO
Web site at www.dtic.mil/dpmo.
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Participants indulge in a donut eating contest during the Labor Day Open Post Festival at Casey Garrison Sept. 3. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot

Casey Garrison opens gates for Labor Day festivities

Above, Warrant Officer Timothy Madison

performs during the Operation Rising Star
competition. See related story on page 7. Top
middle, family members participate in darts
A Labor Day festivalgoer bounces on the for prizes. Bottom middle, a youngster takes a
trampoline during the event at Casey Garrison. seat on a mechanical bull. — U.S. Army pho-
— Jeffrey Rivers courtesy photo tos by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot and Pfc. Jin Choi

Casey Exchange
gets renovation
Casey Garrison celebrated the grand
reopening of its Main Post Exchange
following a two-month long renovation
of the store Sept. 3. Cutting the ribbon
for the grand reopening are (left to right)
Elizabeth Sandoe, AAFES area manager
for South Korea, Guam and Saipan; Lt.
Col. Richard Fromm, Casey Garrison
commander, Gloria Cho, AAFES Warrior
Country general manager; Han Ki-Sun,
Casey Garrison Main Post Exchange
store manager; Col. Hank Dodge, Red
Cloud Garrison commander and Brett
Buckley, AAFES Pacific vice president. —
U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jin Choi
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News & Notes Military policemen aid injured Soldier

9/11 Observance
A 9/11 Remembrance Service will
be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Warrior
Chapel at Red Cloud Garrison. For
more information, call 732-6169.
USBC Winter Bowling League
There will be a Winter Bowling League
organizational meeting at 6 p.m.,
today. The league begins play Sept.
17. Registration forms can be obtained
from the counter in Red Cloud Lanes.
For more information, call 732-6930.
Power Outage
A power outage across Red Cloud
Garrison will occur from 7-7:05 a.m.
and 2-2:05 p.m., Saturday to relocate
high voltage lines on the installation.
Additionally, some buildings will be
without power from 7 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
the same day. Those affected buildings
are 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 22, 25,
26, 28, 30, 31, 38, 40, 41, 50, 51, 56,
55, 57, 58, 60, 63, 19, 112, 113, 120,
283, 284, 702, 708, 712, 719, 805,
806, 807, 808, 809, 819 and 827. For
more information, call 732-9079.
Soldier Focus Group
There will be a Soldier Focus Group
from 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday in the
USAG Red Cloud Directorate of
Logistics/Resource Management’s
bldg. 57 on Red Cloud Garrison. For
more information, call 732-6788.
CFC Training
Combined Federal Campaign training
is being offered for unit coordinators
and other key personnel from 9 a.m. to
noon, Sept. 13 in the Casey Garrison
Movie Theater. For more information,
call Joe Delise at 730-4457 or
Bernadette Schlueter at 730-6206.
Garrison commander commends troops for ‘great job, saving one life’
By Pfc. Jin Choi
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON – Conducting
routine patrols around USAG-Casey and
Camp Hovey may seem like mundane
occupation to some people, but as two
Military Policemen discovered recently, it
put them in a position to test their skills in
a real world situation and help an injured
Soldier.
About 6 a.m. Aug. 14, Pvt. Steven
Gorman Jr. and Pfc. Oh Dae-seok assigned
to the 94th Military Police Battalion, 55th
Military Police Company, were patrolling
Casey Garrison in their vehicle when they
spotted an unconscious Soldier lying on
the side of the road in a remote part of the
base. Lt. Col. Richard Fromm (right), U.S. Army Garrison Casey commander, congratulates Pvt.
“We drove the car near him and walked Steven Gorman Jr. (center), and Pfc. Oh Dae-seok from the 55th Military Police Company for
toward him,” Gorman said. “We noticed coming to the aid of an injured Soldier at Casey Garrison. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jin Choi
he was drunk because of the strong smell of
alcohol when we approached him.” “He thought the building he tried to get Oh said he was just glad to help a fellow
Not only did they find the Soldier, who in was his barracks,” Oh said. “He was so Soldier in need. He also expressed his
was later identified as a noncommissioned drunk he couldn’t judge right. Obviously it desire for his comrades in arms to drink
officer lying adjacent to a building with a was not his barracks and it was locked, so he responsibly.
broken window and glass scattered around punched out the window.” “We only did what we had to do,” Gorman
him, they discovered he was bleeding Fortunately, the military policemen were said. “We’re relieved the victim is OK.”
profusely from his right forearm. in the right place at the right time and were For their response to a Soldier in need,
The military policemen shook the victim able to get the Soldier much needed medical Gorman and Oh were called in front of their
several times until he regained consciousness. attention. company and presented a coin of excellence
They sprung into action using their Army “If it weren’t for the military police, from Lt. Col. Richard Fromm, Casey
training to administer first aid and buddy the victim’s injury could have been more Garrison commander.
care – by applying a gauze dressing and serious,” said 1st Lt. David Roman, a “I’m so proud of them,” Fromm said. “As
pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding physician’s assistant for the 302nd Brigade MP Soldiers, they knew exactly what to do
– while waiting for the ambulance they called Support Battalion, who treated the injured without panic in an emergency. They did a
for from the nearby U.S. Army Health Clinic noncommissioned officer at the Casey great job, saving one life. They’re a model for
to arrive. Garrison’s U.S. Army Health Clinic. every Soldier.”
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Patrons compete at traditional Korean game for gifts

Start Smart Soccer

The six-week Start Smart Soccer
Program for children ages 3 to 5 will
run from 3-4:30 p.m., each Wednesday
beginning Wednesday on Red Cloud
Garrison and the same time beginning
Thursday each Thursday on Casey
Garrison. For more information call
Child, Youth and School Services at
732-9141.

AFN Focus Group

The Casey affiliate of the American
Forces Network will conduct a focus
group for interested Soldiers at 10
a.m., Thursday at Casey Garrison’s
Gateway Club. For more information,
contact AFN Casey at 730-4820.

EEO/POSH Training
Make up sessions for Equal
Employment Opportunity/Prevention
of Sexual Harassment training for
fiscal year 2010 are being held from 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday and also
from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 17 in
the Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation conference Contestants try their hand at a popular Korean culture game, Ddakji, using specially handmade paper disks resembling Pogs
room, bldg. S-16 on Red Cloud during the case lot sale at Casey Garrison Commissary Sept. 4. Using a “slammer” technique, the objective is for the thrower to
Garrison. For more information, call turn over the opponent’s paper disk. Gift certificates were given to the top three winners. — U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
732-6273.
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Spouse rocks Operation Rising Star competition

By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Petite and
dressed to the nines in a sparkling gown she
took the stage with grace and the presence
of a superstar, and then she dazzled the
audience with a stunning performance of
“I Have Nothing.”
Gayren Gimarino, wife of Spc. Ron
Gimarino, Company B, 1st Brigade Special
Troops Battalion, followed in the footsteps
of her six-time Grammy Award winning idol
Whitney Houston during the Operation
Rising Star competition at the Labor Day
Fun Festival Sept. 3 at Casey Garrison.
The competition, which was sponsored
by Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers,
was the final round for Warrior Country
contestants. It matched the competitors
against each other for prizes up to $500 and
a chance to represent South Korea in the
Army wide finals at Fort Belvoir, Va. Nov.
6-21. The winners were determined by votes
from the audience.
Preliminary rounds of the competition
are being held in Germany, Iraq, Italy, Japan,
South Korea and in the United States. The
2010 Rising Star Grand Prize winner will
receive an all expense paid trip to Los Angeles
to record a three-song compact disc.
“I’m so happy to have the opportunity to
express myself while doing something that I
love,” Gimarino said. “I started singing with
my dad when I was 7, but I didn’t realize
that I had talent until I was 15 years old.
Ever since then it has been my dream to sing
and perform for people. Getting a chance to
perform for the Soldiers and their Families
is truly a dream come true.”
Gimarino said she was impressed by the
talented performers and she enjoyed their
performances.
“This has been my greatest experience
with music thus far,” Gimarino said. “I
was able to experience performing on stage
in front of a crowd and use my talents in
competition. It feels good to have the ability
to survive and win.”
Some of the judges commented
Gimarino’s performance was good, but that
she was even better in earlier rounds of the
competition. However, the audience didn’t
concur with the judges. Their expressions of
utter amazement when she hit each of the
high notes conveyed their approval.
Glenn Harman, U.S. Army Garrison
Red Cloud safety officer, served as one of
the three judges. He was amazed that such
a petite woman would have such a powerful
voice.
“She did such a great job,” said Spc.
Shanelle Moore, Company C, 302nd
Brigade Support Battalion.
“I wanted Chief (Timothy) Madison to
win because he’s in my unit and he sang my
favorite song, which is “Cool” by Anthony
Hamilton, but if anybody else had to win,
it should be her. She really had a great
performance.”
Jane Okabayashi, spouse of Pfc. Jacob
Okabayashi, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Gayrene Gimarino, spouse of Spc. Ron Gimarino, Company B, 1st Brigade Special Troops
Regiment, received $200 for second place Battalion, belts out her rendition of “I Have Nothing” during Operation Rising Star at Casey
and Warrant Officer Timothy Madison, Garrison Sept. 3. She finished first in the Warrior Country competition and will advance to
Co. C, 302nd BSB, received $100 for third Yongsan Garrison where she will compete for the the right to represent South Korea at the
place. Armywide finals at Fort Belvoir, Va., Nov. 6-21.— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot

Victory proves elusive for Echo 6-52nd ADA as MPs claim third place

55th Military Police Company quarterback Rodderick Perry eludes the grasp of an Echo Company, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment
defender as Adrian Ybarra watches the action during the semifinal game of the Labor Day Flag Football Tournament at Casey Garrison Sept. 7. The
Military Police won the game 30-22. Bravo Company, 70th Brigade Support Battalion beat the 55th MP Co. 18-0 in the final. – Jeffrey Rivers courtesy photo
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Leadership role
By Pfc. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — September is National Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month, and the Army Substance
Abuse Program wants to make Soldiers, civilians and
community members aware of this issue and let them
know that suicides can be prevented, focusing on the role
of leaders.
Many of today’s young leaders were brought up in the heavy
deployment cycle of two wars. They have spent most of their
time either in the field training for deployment, deployed,
or at home on leave following a deployment.
They are no longer accustomed to the processes, paperwork
and inspections that made up the preceding two decades
of garrison-oriented leadership and soldiering. Some may
have lost those garrison leadership skills, such as health
and welfare inspections, that took care of troops in that
environment.
During their installation visits, the task force found that
many of the administrative and discipline processes in place
in garrison are not being used, due either to ignorance or
choice.
For example, if a unit is readying for deployment, some
commanders are not sending their Soldiers through military
drug programs after testing positive for illegal drug use to
maintain troop-strength levels. Leaders are required to refer
every Soldier who has tested positive for illegal drugs, or who
has had an alcohol-related incident, to the Army Substance
Abuse Program.
“The problem is partly administrative and partly that many
commanders are overwhelmed. It’s just another paperwork
drill. It’s just more that we’re putting on commanders,” said
Brig. Gen. Colleen McGuire, Suicide Prevention Task Force.
“Some leaders are cutting Soldiers breaks, thinking they are
doing them a favor, but hurting them in the end.”
The task force also is honing in on how isolation factors
into suicides.
Kal Penn, Chad Lewis thank Servicemembers while touring Yongsan
Air Force Staff Sgt. Charlie Malone talks with Kal Penn, star of “House, M.D.” and “Harold and Kumar” about serving in the military,
Yongsan Post Exchange, Aug. 31. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Two men. One tall and
one of average height both plainly dressed, chit chatted as
onlookers began to gather, gawking and snapping photos
of the pair.
Kalpen Suresh Modi better known by his stage name, Kal
USAG Yongsan Soldiers act as each other’s battle buddies, a crucial step to preventing suicides. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
Choe Yong-joon
The past 30 years have seen a shift away from communal
barracks, where as many as 30 single Soldiers shared an
open bay. Typically, the leader lived in a room at the end of
the bay. Married Soldiers lived on post in Army-provided
housing.
Now, many single Soldiers are in single or double
dormitory-style rooms. Most married Soldiers live off post.
Some are isolated by duty assignment, such as recruiters
stationed far from military installations. Other Soldiers are
assigned solitary late-night shifts. And some in unique job
specialties may feel isolated even within a unit.
Penn, actor and star of “Harold and Kumar,” “House, M.D.”
and “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder,” stood ready with pen
in hand next to former National Football League player for
the Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Rams, Chad Lewis,
each taking time out to pose for pictures, sign autographs
and speak with Servicemembers and their families during
a tour at Yongsan, Aug. 31.
“The fact that you all are here and everything that you do
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This is compounded by the fact that within a few months
of returning home, most leaders and Soldiers are transferred
to other units. Soldiers who have problems often find
themselves without their battle buddies and the leaders
who watched over them in combat. Their new leaders,
who don’t know them as well, are pushing to prepare for
the next deployment.
“Many of the diagnostic programs in place now are
seen simply as a block that must be checked in the pre-
— See SUICIDE PREVENTION, Page 12 —
is the reason we can do the things we do back home. This is
just a very small way of giving thanks for the stuff that the
men and women in service are doing for us,” Penn smiled
as the once small crowd of onlookers ballooned into a line
stretched down the aisle of the Post Exchange (PX).
The wait was over. The crowd started to snap photos
furiously as the line filtered by the table for their chance to
stand next to Penn and Lewis.
“I don’t think you necessarily have to be a celebrity to do
something like this. The USO and the military outreach in
general - a lot of things that they do in the communities
- I remember around Thanksgiving, even just things like
packing boxes or helping out with fundraisers and things
like that,” said Penn. “As far as other celebrity friends who
I have, absolutely, I’ve already encouraged them on Twitter.
I’ve tagged a couple of them and called them out and said
‘look, were here on this base, when are you going to come?’
So hopefully they’ll join us next time.”
Although Lewis has been out of the media spotlight for
some time now, Servicemembers and their dependents still
lined up at the PX to meet and greet the former NFL player.
“I’ve been representing the NFL in Asia for the last several
years,” Lewis stated. “Most of the people in the NFL are
extremely grateful for the military. For me to come here and
represent the NFL and just be here and to be able to thank
all the Troops for what they’re doing is a great honor.”
Even with fortune and fame, Lewis and Penn still remain
humbled by the freedoms they share. “The first thing I
gather is just my gratitude for my freedom. It does not come
free and I’m seeing that in the eyes and faces of all these
men and women who stand on the front lines of liberty,”
said Lewis. “I look at my career as a football player and
my life in America, it’s only possible because of our strong
military. As a football player one of the ways we give back
— See PENN & LEWIS, Page 12 —
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News & Notes
8th Army IA Training Workshop
8th Army IA Training Workshop will be held
to provide 8th Army and USFK IA personnel
informational briefings and to provide
training on IA technical and management
requirements within the theater Sep. 14-16
from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Main Post Club.
For more information, call 723-2948 or email
8tharmyg6ia@korea.army.mil.
Be a member of the US Ski Patrol – Asia
If you enjoy snow skiing, caring for others
and having fun, then the Ski Patrol is for you.
Join us for our Candidate Orientation session
Sep. 15 at 6:30pm in the 1st Replacement
Center’s Training Room (next to Harvey’s)
on Yongsan. Candidate Schedule begins
Sep. 28 from 1830-2100 hrs on Tuesday &
Thursdays thru December, when we hit the
ski slopes for On-The-Hill Training. See you
on the 15th. Visit www.usskipatrolasia.com
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for more info.
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 Advisory Council
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.
Bowling Laser Light Show
The show is on Friday, 9:30 p.m. - midnight
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.
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.
Tricare Online
Beneficiaries living in Korea should verify their
enrollment in TRICARE Overseas Program
Prime. Log onto www.tricareonline.com. For
information, call 736-7236.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG Yongsan Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan
USAG YONGSAN
Army Emergency Relief: assist those in need
Ian and Jeri Gamoke take a stroll in the park to figure out their next step. There is help. After 68 years
of ‘helping the Army take care of its own,’ Army Emergency Relief continues to be a valuable asset in
keeping up the morale and welfare of Soldiers. — Courtesy photo
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — It’s a message
that no one ever wants to get – “I’m sorry to
have to tell you this but one of your family
members has died.” Yet every year, someone
has to deliver that message and in many
cases Servicemembers and their families
find themselves unprepared to deal with the
financial burdens of a death.
There is help. After 68 years of ‘helping
the Army take care of its own,’ Army
Emergency Relief continues to be a valuable
asset in keeping up the morale and welfare
of Soldiers.
“It’s important for Soldiers to give because
we help our own,” said Robert Chatman,
Energy Conservation: Our money is running down the drain!
By Spc. Rick Canfield
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — When one
thinks of water conservation, usually the
first thing that comes to mind is leaky water
faucets and running toilets. This is all true
and for good reason: Toilets use up to 2.5
gallons of water per flush and faucets use
up to 2.5 gallons of water per minute. “On
average, each person uses 103 gallons of
water a day.” said Lowell Travis, Yongsan
Garrison Energy Manager. “We spent
approximately $500,000 dollars last year on
water consumption.”
“Garrison Yongsan is constantly developing
strategies to reduce energy dependency, from
partnerships, consumption reduction, and
alternative energy solutions,” said Garrison
Commander Col. Bill Huber. “It is not only
good for the community; it is good for the
environment, too.”
Here are the “Top Five” tips to help Yongsan
conserve water:
1). If you see a leak, report it to the Directorate
of Public Works for a work order.
2). When shaving, use a stopper and only
turn on the faucet as needed.
3). Brush your teeth then turn the water on
to rinse and clean the sink.
4). When bathing, shower instead of taking
a bath.
5). Avoid contaminating the water supply by
disposing of oil and fluids properly.
Yongsan isn’t just looking at turning
off faucets, fixing leaks and preventing
Yongsan AER Financial Readiness Specialist.
“It’s a program where the Army helps its own
and by doing that we give into AER to give
back to our community to assist them in
their time of need.”
“AER is a program that was put together
to assist active duty Soldiers, Family
Members, retirees, Army National Guard
and Reservists, and orphans and widows of
those killed while on active duty service, that
have a bonafide need in time of emergency,”
added Chatman. “Say for instance Family
Members that are not command sponsored,
not to say that they cannot get a loan,
however, it would be in the amount of a
grant. In some cases Soldiers come here
to get assistance - they’re looking for a
grant and the families are not command
Yongsan Garrison spends $500,000 a year on water consumption. Reporting leaky faucets to the
Directorate of Public Works will save the community money and save water for our children’s future.
— Courtesy photo
contamination. Energy Management is
looking at the root source: replacing fixtures
and faucets with lower gallon per minute
water flow. “When we do replacements, we
are trying to replace faucets, shower heads
and toilets with 1.6 gpm and we are even
considering waterless urinals,” said Travis.
“Everyone needs to be good stewards of
THE MORNING CALM
sponsored - so then we must give a loan.”
Chatman continued, “Some other
disqualifying factors are we do not pay
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Some people that are reduced in rank, we
just do not give loans to make up the loss
of whatever loss of pay. However, on the
other end we do give assistance to prevent
privation to have toiletries and things like
that to assist them and hold them over until
their next payday.”
“AER is not a lending institution. We are
here for bonafide needs and emergencies,”
said Chatman. “AER is paid by Soldiers,
retirees and anyone who works for the
Department of Defense that wants to
give to Army Emergency Relief. They
can do that through the campaign that is
run annually – usually from October to
December - at the workplace, within the
unit or organization.”
Because of the generous donations to Army
Emergency Relief by Soldiers and their
Family Members, others can sleep a little
better and breathe a little easier.
“I donate because I feel like it will help out
my fellow Soldier,” said human resources
specialist Pfc. Janequia Lee. “Every dollar
counts.”
Since the program’ss beginning, AER has
provided over $1.2 billion in assistance and
continues to find new ways of meeting the
needs of families.
“Garrison Yongsan and the Installation
Management Command will ensure families
are prepared and supported throughout
their tours here in Korea,” said Garrison
Commander Col. Bill Huber. “This is about
supporting the Installation Management
— See EMERGENCY, Page 12 —
water; we need to have that water for the
next generation and their children as well,”
added Travis. “We cannot sustain this way of
waste for the future generations to come, so
everybody needs to do their part.”
For more information, call 724-3360 or
logon to http://yongsan.korea.army.mil/
dpw.asp.
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Ways to enter- 14th Military Police Detachment visits orphanage

tain when the
power is out
By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

Since we just went through a typhoon, what do you do to

pass the time when the power is out? Especially if you have
kids, how do you keep them entertained and fed without the
convenience of tvs and refrigerators, etc? Find out what
more than 4,200 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)

S. Rosa Ryals
Facebook Fan

Pool party on our glass-enclosed balcony with a kid-
dies’ pool or in the tub with scented candles for light!
At least, that’s what we did to stay cool because
we were hot without air-conditions and we couldn’t
open our windows because of the storm.
Jessica
Huffman
Facebook Fan
We played monopoly! I lived out in the country growing
up in Oregon and the power went out a lot, and we al-
ways played that game. So yesterday we broke it out. By
the time the game was over the power came back on.
Staff. Sgt. Ken Taylor, 14th Military Police Detachment, enjoys his time with children at Haesimwon, an orphanage located in Yongsan-gu,
September 4. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hong Moo-sun
By Pfc. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Eight Korean and American
Soldiers belonging to the 14th Military Police Detachment
visited Haesimwon, an orphanage located in Yongsan-gu,
September 4.
Visiting Haesimwon is one of the unit functions of the 14th
MP Detachment. Haesimwon accepts orphans and children
from broken homes to protect and raise them to grow up to
be healthy members of society. Fifty children ranging in age
from newborns to college students live there, studying hard
and at the same time mastering the skills to go out into the
world.
As soon as they arrived, Soldiers started to give out presents
they had prepared. Presents included a bundle of clothes and
books donated from different people in the United States,
Typhoon Kompasu slams Yongsan Garrison Sept. 2
various kinds of new toys, and Girl Scout cookies.
The children enjoyed their time not only with the toys
and cookies but also with the Soldiers. Initially, they had
problems communicating because of the language barrier, but
that wasn’t a problem for very long. Soldiers entertained the
children by playing ball and wrestling with them.
“I love going to see the kids. Actually, I want to adopt a
Korean baby to take home,” said Cpl. Timothy Kendzierski,
14th MP Detachment. “Last time we visited was Christmas
last year. It’s been quite a while since we’ve been there. I would
like to start going more, maybe every month.”
“It was great working with the kids, being able to play with
them and talk with them,” said Staff Sgt. Ken Taylor, 14th
MP Detachment. “That is what life is all about. Giving more
of yourself to other people.”
For more information about visiting the orphanage, contact
the 14th MP Detachment at 736-7797.

Sheri Armour
Cohen
Facebook Fan

My kids did their homework sitting near a window

for light, then helped clean up the yard. We took
them to lunch at Dragon Hill Lodge since it was air
conditioned, and later on they played football at the
baseball field across from our house.

Tammy King
Facebook Fan

My soon to be three year old was quite entertained
with just watching the trees and debris flying in our
back yard. That’s what we did. Sat on the couch at
our back window and just watched.
The Korean Peninsula was hit by Typhoon Kompasu, one of the biggest storms Korea has experienced in several years.
Spc. Rick Canfield, Yongsan Garrison Public Affairs, spotted one of many uprooted trees on post September 2. — U.S.
Army photo by Spc. Rick Canfield
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SUICIDE PREVENTION
deployment process, precious time to
be carved out of a hectic deployment
schedule,” said McGuire. “And then there’s
the institutional stigma of seeking mental
health care. Soldiers think they should
deal with their problems. Leaders should
be strong, and they feel asking for help is a
sign of weakness.”
McGuire stopped short of saying the task
force was looking to overhaul the system. In
fact, commanders often are overwhelmed by
the number of programs the Army already
has.
“We have existing programs that are designed
to ensure the good order and discipline of
the organization,” said McGuire. “Let’s just
enforce what we currently have before we
create more and new programs.”
The task force is temporary, and will spend
less than a year looking for gaps in the
system. No quick fixes are expected. While
PENN & LEWIS
is by charity golf tournaments, but this is
all together different. And you don’t, well
a lot of guys think that you have to be an
A-lister to come on a USO tour,” said Lewis,
in the background Penn screaming “you
don’t look at me.”
Lewis continued, laughing at Penn’s
comment, “the Troops could care less. What
they do care about is that you care. Kal and
I have talked the whole week about what an
honor it is to be here and to see all these guys
and what they’re doing. It’s incredible. Even
though we came here to give and to thank,
it seems like it’s the other way – people are
thanking us and we say no we came here to
thank you. So it’s very cool to be here.”
With the possibility of being delayed
in Korea because of a possible typhoon
Penn continued to show his admiration
for Servicemembers. “Well you know I
guess it’s a couple different things. For
one, we definitely getter a stronger sense
of the sacrifices that you all make from
day to day and I also think it gives us an
opportunity when we go home, to share
that with people. You know I think everyone
obviously supports the troops but often
EMERGENCY
Command’s new Campaign Plan. A key part
of this plan is supporting Soldier, Family
and Civilian readiness. That is my promise
to the community.”
If you or your family member is interested
USAG YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM
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senior leadership hopes to better put its
finger on the pulse of the force, the sad fact
is that those serving in the Pentagon are not
on the front lines of stopping Soldiers from
taking their own lives.
That falls to the Soldiers’ leaders.
It takes getting to know your Soldiers.
It takes getting to know how they live,
understand their stressors, who their friends
are. It’s basic leadership, she said.
Garrison Yongsan and the Installation
Management Command will ensure
Soldiers, Families and Army Civilians
are prepared and supported throughout
their tours here in Korea,” said Garrison
Commander Col. Bill Huber. “That is my
promise to the community.”
For more information about suicide
prevention, contact the Army Substance
Abuse Program at 736-3295.
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times it’s harder to convey exactly what sorts
of sacrifices you all make for friends and
family, putting yourselves in harm’s way.
For most of us at home, it’s an unimaginable
sacrifice unless you have the chance to see
it firsthand.”
Shaking his head Penn continued, “Let’s be
honest, the media doesn’t always tell those
types of stories so one of the things we’d like
to do is go home and share it with people in
interviews like this.”
Looking around there were many
disappointed faces as Penn and Lewis signed
their last few autographs for fans. The pair
continued to thank Servicemembers and
their dependents as they departed the PX to
head to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
“I have some very close friends who were
and are in the military so hearing their
stories about being away for long periods of
time, being away in Iraq, Afghanistan or Asia
and then going home and trying to pay for
college with the G.I Bill and trying to save
up money, these are the stories that I think
people need to hear,” Penn said adamantly.
“So it’s an honor for us to come out here and
spend some time with you all.”
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in making a donation please contact your
local AER financial readiness specialist. For
those living in Garrison Yongsan, please
contact Mr. Chatman at 738-7505.
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‘We Can Solve’ Soldier suicides, general says
Leadership, pre-screening,
post-deployment follow-ups
all proposed solutions to
mitigate loss of life
By Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill
National Guard Bureau
Editor’s note: September Army Suicide
Prevention Month. Suicide Prevention re-
mains a top priority for Army leadership. This
commemorative month provides a unique op-
portunity to pause and reflect on the increased
stress and challenges that Soldiers and Fami-
lies face, and how they can work together to
help mitigate the effects of that stress.
AUSTIN, Texas – More vigilant lead-
ership, pre-screening recruits for compat-
ibility with military service and better
post-deployment follow up are among
solutions proposed by the acting director
of the Army National Guard for stemming
soldier suicides.
Speaking at a breakout session of 132nd
general conference of the National Guard
Association of the United States here Aug.
21, Army Maj. Gen. Raymond W. Car-
penter sounded the alarm about the Army’s
current high suicide rate.
“We [could] be at 100 suicides by the
end of this year,” said Carpenter, who pe-
riodically briefs Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli,
the Army’s vice chief of staff, on the Army
Guard’s suicide rate and specific cases.
ives me the opportunity
k with the ROK military
e U.S. joint forces.”
NEWS
Carpenter emphasized that stopping
soldier suicides isn’t an insolvable problem.
“We have an incredible amount of
brainpower to put against this,” he said.
“We can solve this.”
First, leaders at every level in the chain
of command must be more vigilant about
the welfare of soldiers, the general said.
“I’ve got an obligation [as a leader] ... to
know who is in my organization and what’s
going on with them,” Carpenter said.
“If you’re a squad leader, you’re supposed
to know your squad,” he continued. “You
need to know whether they’re married,
whether they have kids, whether they’re
going to school, whether they have a job.”
In one recent suicide case, Carpenter
recalled, a person had enlisted in the active
Army and was “chaptered out” during basic
training, meaning he was separated for
inability to perform, or for lack of effort,
or failure to adapt to the military, or for
discipline issues.
This person later re-enlisted in the
Guard and failed basic training again - this
time after a fight, Carpenter said.
Carpenter said this individual enlisted
a third time - again in the Guard - and
completed basic and advanced training
and then returned home, where he had
behavioral problems. Personal issues that
culminated in the young soldier’s suicide,
he said, included an injury, prescription
drug and alcohol abuse, and employment
and marriage problems. The soldier, he
said, had never deployed.
“I would not deny that young soldier
“T
he soldier is the center of gravity. ...
Committing suicide is not a viable alterna-
tive. We’ve got to get to the person who is
making that decision. We have to make that
a priority. — Maj. Gen. Raymond Carpenter
Acting Director, Army National Guard
help,” Carpenter said. “But we’ve got to
figure out whether [such] people are the
kind of people who are going to be able to
be soldiers in our formations and do what
is asked of them by this country.
“We as an organization should have
taken a long look at whether that young
man was compatible with military service,”
he continued. “Three times, and he finally
got in.”
The issue of soldier suicides “isn’t a
deployment problem,” Carpenter said,
noting that the majority of suicides are
committed by younger soldiers.
“It has to do with significant emotional
events in their lives, but beyond that, it
has to do with their ability to cope,” the
general said.
A third piece of the solution was
suggested by a second case of soldier
suicide that Carpenter said he had briefed
to senior leaders. In this case, he said, the
soldier had mobilized and deployed. On
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his post-deployment health assessment,
the soldier said he’d experienced suicidal
thoughts, had possible post-traumatic
stress and slept poorly. The soldier also said
he needed help.
The troubled soldier met with Veterans
Affairs health care providers at least once
and was prescribed medication, Carpenter
said. However, he said, the soldier had
discouraged his wife from talking with his
unit to seek further help.
The lesson is that leaders must be more
assertive and involved to help troubled
soldiers before issues mushroom, the
general said.
“We talk about being part of the Guard
family,” Carpenter said. “We’re going to
have to walk the walk instead of talk the
talk. ... The soldier is the center of gravity.
“Committing suicide is not a viable
alternative. ... We’ve got to get to the person
who is making that decision. ... We have to
make that a priority,” the general added.
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Kompasu causes $10M in damages

Category 1 hurricane
sweeps over garrisons
on Korean peninsula
By Russell Wicke
IMCOM Korea Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON, Korea –

Military garrisons sustained nearly $10
million in damages when Typhoon Kom-
pasu, a Category 1 tropical cyclone that hit
the peninsula early Sept. 2 with 65-mph
sustained winds.
There have been no reported injuries
of U. S. Army personnel, but the storm
caused moderate and widespread damage.
Of the four U.S. Army Garrisons on the
Korean Peninsula, Yongsan Garrison took
the brunt of the storm with $7.8 million in
damage to 112 buildings, and between 800
and 1,000 felled trees, according to Dennis
Stockwell, chief of plans and operations for
the USAG Yongsan Directorate of Plans,
Training, Mobilization and Security.
All power is now restored, but initially
more than half the installation lost elec-
tricity, including all of south post, Camp
Market and Command Post Tango. Stock-
well said crews worked diligently to restore
most of the garrison’s electrical power by
the first day.
Remaining electrical power was gradu-
ally restored over a few days and crews are
now working to repair structural damages.
All of Yongsan’s fundamental services have
been restored.
Although there were no power outages
at USAG Humphreys, the garrison sus-
An uprooted tree pries up a section of sidewalk on U.S. Army Garrison Yong-
san, Sept. 3. — U.S. Army photo by Russell Wicke.
A large tree in front of the Black Angus Steakhouse on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, is shown blown over by Typhoon
Kompasu Sept. 2. Nearly 1,000 trees were blown over on Yongsan alone, and hundreds more were blown over on
USAGs Red Cloud, Casey and Humphreys, as well as Osan Air Base. — U.S. Army photo by Russell Wicke.
tained $2 million in damages and more
than 200 trees were toppled. One aircraft
hangar lost a portion of its roof, said Lori
Yerdon, Humphreys Public Affairs Officer.
Other structures, such as warehouses
and another hangar took moderate wind
damage. Yerdon said efforts were being
made to salvage approximately 50 of the
trees that were blown down.
Osan Air Base, only a few miles from
Humphreys, also received minimal damage
and brief power outages, according to Se-
nior Airman Evelyn Chavez, 51st Fighter
Wing public affairs specialist.
USAG Red Cloud and Casey received
a minimal $600,000 in damage and only
brief power outages despite the loss of
about 100 trees, said Brent Abare, deputy
garrison commander for USAG Casey.
In the southern part of the peninsula,
USAG Daegu was unaffected.
Stockwell said the main focus is to bring
the affected garrisons, particularly Yongsan,
back to a sense of normalcy.
All services such as the Commissary and
Army Air Force Exchange Service facilities
are fully operational, but it will be some
time before the installation will look as it
did before the storm.
“The garrison occupants contributed to
a quick recovery” said Stockwell. “People Spc. Tony Bordenaro, 595th Mainte-
were good about following command di- nance Company, takes part in clean-
rections and helping out where needed.” up on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan,
Garrisons Red Cloud and Humphreys, also Sept. 3 after Typhoon hit the Korean
turned a quick recovery time. peninsula Sept. 2. Approximately
Abare credited fast recovery to one im- 1,000 trees fell on the garrison —
portant factor: “We were ready.”
U.S. Army photo by Russell Wicke.
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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 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 12:15 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Nondenominational
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Gospel Sunday 12:30 p.m. South Post Chapel Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel KATUSA Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Casey Mision Pentecostal Hispana Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA
12:30 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Korean Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
COGIC United Pentecostal Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Catholic Services
Catholic Services Mass
KATUSA KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Casey Memorial Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

Catholic Services/Mass Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services

Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information

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: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 753-7274 sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: 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, 732-6016 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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Power, talent found among

international firefighters
DAEGU GARRISON — Palgong Mountain was the scene for the 11th
World Firefighters Games 2010, Daegu as firefighters from around the
world climbed their way to the top as part of the Stair Run event. The
rugged and steep terrain tested the most fit of the men and women
who participated in the early morning activity, August 27. — U.S. Army
photos by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok
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Toolkit helps separating servicemembers land jobs

Defense Department program designed to help combatants transition into civilian workforce
By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Ma-
rines separating from the military can get extra help in
finding a job from a new Defense Department resource.
The Pentagon’s Wounded Warrior Care and Transition
Policy Office, part of the Office of Personnel and Readi-
ness, recently developed the Career Decision Toolkit to
help the 400,000-plus servicemembers who separate from
the military each year have a smoother transition into ci-
vilian work, John R. Campbell, deputy undersecretary for
wounded warrior care and transition policy, said in an in-
terview with American Forces Press Service today.
Campbell, a Vietnam War-era Marine who joined the
department earlier this summer after working for decades
in private industry, said too many civilian managers and
hiring officials today don’t have enough familiarity with
the military to know the skills developed from a few years
of service.
“Most employers today have never served, and that
wasn’t true when I got out” in 1970 and entered the bank-
ing industry, he said.
That, coupled with the bad economy ? unemployment
for people younger than 30 hovers around 15 percent na-
tionally ? makes getting hired an uphill battle, especially
for former servicemembers who may never have competed
in the private sector market, Campbell said.
Servicemembers applying for civilian jobs need to be
able to explain how their military experience translates
into the skills needed for jobs they are applying for. Many
struggle with that, he said.
“One of the things I know, because I work with young-
er servicemembers, is that they don’t realize how valuable
they are,” Campbell said.
Servicemembers, even as young enlisted members,
serve in strategically important places and have opportuni-
ties and experiences beyond most of their civilian peers,
Campbell said. “They’re warfighters, but they also work on
civilian projects,” he noted. “They’re community activists;
they meet with imams.”
The toolkit helps separating servicemembers “write the
narrative” of their experiences, Campbell said. It includes
a CD and supportive documents, its portability allows it to
be used anywhere the servicemember is located, he said.
Designed by Defense Department officials in collabo-
ration with officials from the Labor and the Veterans Af-
fairs departments, the toolkit is available in the military
transition course for separation, at Transition Assistance
Program centers, and at soldier-and-family and fleet-and-
family support offices.
The toolkit includes information on job interviews, re-
sumes and cover letters, and negotiating pay and benefits,
among other things, Campbell said. It also has special sec-
tions for wounded warriors.
“We have used what we think are the best tools for civil-
ians, as well as military -- the best practices out there,” he
said. “And it’s still evolving.”
More resources are expected to become available in the
fall, Campbell said.

Enter New Dawn: Combat Ops ends in Iraq Tips to avoid

WASHINGTON — The ongoing U.S.
presence in Iraq is now called “Operation
New Dawn,” marking the transition from
combat operations to an advisory role.
The shift in mission parallels downsiz-
ing troop levels: there are currently about
50,000 U.S. servicemembers in Iraq, down
from 112,000 in January.
“Aligning the name change with the
change of mission sends a strong signal
that Operation Iraqi Freedom has ended
and our forces are operating under a new
mission,” Defense Secretary Robert Gates
wrote in February.
Operation New Dawn will have three
primary missions: advising, assisting, and
training the Iraqi Security Forces; conduct-
ing partnered counterterrorism operations;
and providing support to Provincial Recon-
struction Teams and the Iraqi government.
“This redoubles the efforts of the Iraq-
is,” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs
said in a briefing Monday. “They will write
the next chapter in Iraqi history, and they
will be principally responsible for it. We
will be their ally, but the responsibility of
charting the future of Iraq first and fore-
most belongs to the Iraqis.”
Also, according to a United States Forc-
es-Iraq press release, the state and defense
departments are slotted to take the lead
on the U.S. presence in Iraq, turning ef-
forts there diplomatic rather than military-
focused.
“This transition represents a change
in the nature of U.S. commitment to the
government and people of Iraq, but not a
change in the level of commitment,” the Task Force Marine Soldiers from 3rd Infantry Division board a C-17 scheduled
press release states. Since 2003, it is esti- to depart Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, Aug. 23. More than 100
mated that more than one million Ameri- Soldiers were part of the responsible draw down of forces to 50,000 troops by
cans have served in uniform in Iraq. the end of August. — U.S. Defense Department photo by Sgt. Ry Norris
More military become U.S. Citizens in South Korea than any other year
SEOUL, Korea – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
will naturalize 65 noncitizen members of the U.S. military and
military spouses 10 a.m. today at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan.
The special ceremony is being held to commemorate Patriot Day
and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. U.S. Ambas-
sador Kathleen Stephens is the distinguished guest speaker.
USCIS has made major strides in bringing immigration services
to members of the U.S. military and their family members in the
Identity Theft
From 1st Signal Brigade IA Cell
These days protecting your iden-
tity can be an important part of your
daily life as more identity theft crimes
are being committed. You can protect
yourself from identity theft by follow-
ing these simple tips.
One of the most important things
to do in protecting Personal Identifi-
cation Information is to minimize use
of your social security number. Don’t
e-mail it, reduce the number of times
you use it online. Instead, transfer the
information by more secure means.
Don’t carry it in your wallet or
write it down somewhere that is pub-
licly accessible. Another important
thing to do is monitor your financial
statements regularly. Promptly read
any account or credit card statements
or correspondence when they arrive.
Make sure there are no changes or
transactions you did not initiate. If
a bill arrives unusually late or not at
all, call the company.
Ask questions whenever you are
asked for personal information that
seems inappropriate for the transac-
tion. Ask how the information will
be used, if it will be shared, and how
it will be protected. Not satisfied
with the answers? Then do business
elsewhere. Also, be sure to monitor
your credit for inaccuracies.
As of Sept. 1, 2005, all U.S.
residents are entitled to receive one
free credit report every 12 months
from each of the three nationwide
consumer credit reporting agencies:
Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
You can request your report at An-
Republic of Korea. The strength of the USCIS - Defense Department nualCreditReport.com.
partnership has resulted in more than 183 noncitizens in uniform Lastly, shred often or shred docu-
becoming U.S. citizens this fiscal year in the Republic of Korea; ments with personally identifiable
more than any year since the inception of the overseas naturaliza- information before you throw them
tion program in 2004. away. This also includes convenience
Since then, USCIS has naturalized 947 members of the U.S. checks and credit card offers. Don’t
military and 129 military spouses during ceremonies across the just simply throw them away.
Republic of Korea.
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Kompasu damages
hangar, uproots trees
HUMPHREYS GARRISON – Typhoon
Kompasu blew through here early in the
morning of Sept. 2, tearing off a portion of
a hangar roof (Bldg. S-1018, left), uprooting
more than 200 trees and causing minor
damage around the garrison. Once the
storm had passed, Directorate of Public
Works crews quickly went to work to begin
the cleanup. – U.S. Army photos by Steven
Hoover

Confinement facility receives re-accreditation

By Capt. Mark Brown
Eighth Army Confinement Facility
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The
Eighth Army Confinement Facility, here,
was awarded re-accreditation for the third
consecutive time in six years at the 140th
Congress of Corrections Conference in
Chicago, Aug. 2.
In presenting the award, Kathy
Black-Dennis, director of standards and
accreditation for the American Correctional
Association, complimented the facility staff
on their professional level of operation and
their success in maintaining accreditation for
a six-year time frame.
The confinement facility is one of more
than 1,600 correctional organizations
currently involved in accreditation in the
military and throughout the United States.
The accreditation program is a professional
peer review process based on national
standards that were developed by national
leaders from the field of corrections, law,
architecture, health care, and other groups
that shape sound correctional management.
The ACA standards address services,
programs, and operations essential to effective
correctional management.
Through accreditation, an agency is able
to maintain a balance between protecting the
public and providing an environment that
safeguards the life, health, and safety of the
staff and offenders.
The standards set by the ACA
reflect practical, up-to-date policies and
procedures.
This accreditation award does not
signal the end of staff involvement in the
accreditation process. During the award
period, the staff will work to improve any
deficiencies identified during the audit and
maintain continuous compliance with the
standards.

Military healthcare standards require 28-day appointment window

By Sylvia Bowles
Humphreys Health Clinic Group Practice Manager
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — If your healthcare
coverage were with a civilian provider, such as Kaiser
Permanente, instead of the Military Healthcare System, you
could have a wait time longer than 45 days to see a doctor
for any routine matter.
Depending where one is in the United States or what
specialty care they require, the wait times will vary; some
states have longer waits, while some have less. The California
Department of Managed Healthcare recently adopted a
regulation that takes effect in January 2011 that sets the
standard of care for patient access to services such as 24-hour
telephone triage, urgent care physician appointments within
48 hours, primary care doctor visits within 10 business days
and specialist appointments within 15 business days.
This measure was taken to force health maintenance
organizations to meet standards of care that had taken a
lesser priority than profits within the organization.
Instead of being regulated on a state-by-state basis, your
Military Healthcare System is designed with standards of care
that must be met by all healthcare facilities worldwide.
If your symptoms involve a threat to life, limb, or
eyesight, you can go to the nearest medical facility worldwide
and receive care, anytime. However, if your medical
symptoms appear to be worsening with fever or pain, you
might have an acute condition and will be scheduled for
an appointment within 24 hours. All other conditions that
have existed for a period of time, that come-and-go, or
conditions that are not escalating with fever and pain, are
generally considered routine and an appointment to see a
doctor is scheduled within 28 days.
The next time you call the 737-CARE telephone line
to schedule an appointment and you are told “the next
available appointment for you is” beyond 28 days from that
date, we are adhering to the Military Healthcare Standards.
We cannot schedule you beyond that 28-day window and
you will be placed on a waiting list. Should another patient
cancel, you will be contacted to determine if you can meet
that next available appointment.
For more information, call 753-8657.
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News & Notes
Professional Bowlers To Visit
Professional bowlers Jason Belmonte, Parker
Bohn III and Sean Rash will put on two
exhibitions at the Strike Zone Bowling Center
Sept. 10. First, there will be a Youth Bowling
Clinic and trick shot exhibition from 1 to 4:30
p.m., featuring free food and bowling. Later,
from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., the professionals will be
side-by-side with league bowlers during their
opening night. For more information, call 754-
5722.
Community Job Fair Scheduled
The Employment Readiness Program at Army
Community Service will host a Community Job
Fair, Sept. 17, in the Super Gym, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. This event is free to both the recruiting
employers and potential hires. For more
information, call 753-8321.
Triathlon Set For Sept. 18
Humphreys Garrison Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation will host a triathlon
Sept. 18, starting at 9 a.m. at the Splish and
Splash Water Park. Team and individual events
are scheduled. For more information, call 753-
8811.
Military Family Of The Year Noms Due
In recognition of November being Month of the
Military Family, nominations for Humphreys
Garrison and Area III are being accepted by
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
through Sept. 25. All nominated Families will
be honored. To nominate a Family, send a 25-
word or less explanation of why they should
be considered, along with their name, rank,
unit to area3mwrmarketing@korea.army.mil.
The person making the nomination should also
include their contact information in case the
nominating panel needs to speak with them.
For more information, call 754-8257.
Civilian Fitness Program Enrollment
Civilian Fitness is a six-month Army-wide
program that authorizes full-time Department
of Defense employees the opportunity to
exercise three hours per week during normal
work hours (supervisor approval required).
Medical clearance is required for men 40 years
of age and over, women 50 years of age and
over and others with cardiovascular risk factors.
Enrollment continues through September, with
the program running from Oct. 1 to March
31. For more information, contact Health
Promotion, located in the Medical Treatment
Facility (Bldg.555) at 753-3253.
Got Issues? Get Results! AFAP
The Army Family Action Plan is the Army’s
grassroots effort in which members of the local
Army community, Soldiers, Civilians, Families,
and Retirees identify and elevate significant
quality of life issues to senior leaders for action.
AFAP is also a key component of the Army
Family Covenant because it gives commanders
and other Army leaders insight into needs and
expectations of the Army Community. AFAP
allows you to communicate with senior military
and civilian leaders of the Army and Department
of Defense about issues important to the health
and well-being of Soldiers, Civilians, and Family
Members. Approximately 90 percent of the
AFAP issues are resolved at the local level and
result in community improvements. If you have
a quality of life issue to submit to the next USAG
Humphreys AFAP Conference, scheduled
for Oct. 21 and 22, please complete an AFAP
Community Issue Sheet and return it to Army
Community Service, in Bldg. 311 or email it to
denise.r.chappell@us.army.mil.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos
in The Morning Calm Weekly. Call 754-8847
for more information or e-mail steve.hoover@
korea.army.mil.
USAG HUMPHREYS THE MORNING CALM
Chuseok holiday operating hours for Garrison facilities
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The Chuseok holiday is a Korean celebration similar to America’s Thanksgiving and Koreans, from
around the peninsula, travel to their hometowns to visit family and friends. Also known as Full Moon Harvest, the history of Chuseok dates
back nearly 2,000 years. To learn more about Chuseok, visit www.korea.net.
This year, Koreans will celebrate Chuseok Sept. 21 to 23; with Sept. 22 designated as a holiday for not only local nationals, but for U.S.
Forces Korea personnel as well.
A dialing reminder: for all on-post emergencies, dial 911 or when using an off-post phone or cell phone dial 0505-753-7911. For non-
emergencies, call the Military Police desk at 753-3111 or 753-3112 or the Humphreys Community Operations Desk at 754-6111. For
additional community updates, visit the garrison homepage at http://humphreys.korea.army.mil.
The following are adjusted hours for community services during the Chuseok holiday:
Humphreys American School and Osan American High School will be closed Sept. 22.
Humphreys Medical and Dental Clinics will be closed Sept. 22. For medical and dental emergencies, call the After Hours Clinic at
753-8111 or 0505-753-8111. Individuals can also call 119 or 02-1339 - for assistance in English - for off-post emergencies or 0505-753-911
or 031-690-7911 for on-post emergencies.
The Pass and ID card, vehicle registration sections and DBIDS will be closed Sept. 21 to 23.
The USAG Humphreys Commissary will observe normal hours and will be closed Sept. 22.
USAG Humphreys Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities with adjusted hours during Chuseok:
Tues., Sept. 21 Wed., Sept. 22 Thur., Sept. 23
Alaska Mining Company 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. CLOSED 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Army Community Service Regular Hours CLOSED Regular Hours
Arts and Crafts CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Auto Skills Center (Inspections Only) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9a.m.-5 p.m. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Strike Zone Bowling Center 4-10 p.m. 2-10 p.m. 4-10 p.m.
Community Activity Center 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
LeCAC Cafe 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
CAC pool 6 a.m.-10 p.m. CLOSED 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Child Development Center 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CLOSED 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tommy D’s CLOSED CLOSED 4-11 p.m.
Tommy D’s lunch CLOSED CLOSED 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Middle School/Teen Center 2:30-7 p.m. 1-7 p.m. 2:30-7 p.m.
Gateway Game Room Noon-Midnight Noon-Midnight Noon-Midnight
Super Gym 5 a.m.-11 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
MP Hill Gym 5 a.m.-11 p.m. CLOSED 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
Zoeckler Gym 5 a.m.-11 p.m. CLOSED 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
Rec Annex (Youth Gym) 3-7 p.m. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 3-7 p.m.
Outdoor Recreation CLOSED CLOSED 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
All other FMWR facilities are open regular business hours. For more information, call 754-5875.
Community Bank facility hours during Chuseok:
Tues., Sept. 21 Wed., Sept. 22 Thur., Sept. 23
Regular Hours CLOSED CLOSED
For more information, call 753-6205.
USA Federal Credit Union facility hours during Chuseok:
Tues., Sept. 21 Wed., Sept. 22 Thur., Sept. 23
Regular Hours CLOSED Regular Hours
For more information, call 753-6200.
Humphreys, Suwon and Yongin AAFES facilities hours during Chuseok:
Tues., Sept. 21 Wed., Sept. 22 Thur., Sept. 23
Main Post Exchange 10 a.m.-6 p.m. CLOSED 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Post Exchange (Yongin) Noon-4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Post Exchange (Suwon) 9 a.m.-7 p.m. CLOSED Regular Hours
Military Clothing Sales Store 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CLOSED 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sorak Shoppette (Family Housing) 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Jang Mi Shoppette (MP Hill) 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Zoeckler Station Shoppette 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Gas station 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CLOSED 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Food Court (Main) 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Burger King 6 a.m.-10 p.m. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Pizza Hut 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Subway (Zoeckler) 7 a.m.-8 p.m. CLOSED 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Charlie’s Steakery 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Burger King trailer CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Flight Line Snack Bar/Mobile Unit Regular Hours CLOSED Regular Hours
Snack Bar (Suwon) Regular Hours CLOSED Regular Hours
All Concessions (Main) 10 a.m. -6 p.m. CLOSED 10 a.m. -6 p.m.
Concessions (Suwon) Regular Hours CLOSED Regular Hours
The Starbucks Coffee Shop, taxi services and the Post Theater will all operate at regular hours. For more information, call 753-6870.
All USAG Humphreys Religious Services will be conducted as usual during Chuseok, same days and times. For more information, call
754-7277.
There is no change to the Kyong Dong Bus schedule or ticket office operating hours during the holiday.
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6-52 AMD hosts cultural partnership event
By 1st Lt. Austin Liu
6-52 Air and Missile Defense Battalion
SUWON AIR BASE — Soldiers and
Families, from both U.S. and Republic
of Korea units, as well as members of the
local Suwon community, participated in
a joint Ulchi Freedom Guardian Victory
Celebration, here, Aug. 30.
Soldiers from 6-52 Air and Missile Defense captured the tug-of-war trophy, along with ones for Wii boxing and basketball during the Ulchi Freedom
Guardian Victory Party held at Suwon Air Base, Aug. 30. Soldiers from the Republic of Korea’s Special Warfare Training Group won trophies in
the soccer and jok-gu competitions. – U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Austin Liu
Humphreys Hail
Barker commands 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
Colonel James T. Barker, who took
command of the 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade here June 29, was commissioned
as an Armor Officer in 1988 from Arizona
State University, in Tempe, Ariz.
After completing the Armor Officer’s
Basic Course, he was assigned to Charlie
Company, 4th Battalion, 32nd Armor
Regiment, 3rd Armored Division, in
Kirchgoens, Germany, where he served
as a tank platoon leader, company
executive officer and deployed in support
of Operation’s Desert Shield and Desert
Storm as the battalion task force scout
platoon leader.
Following Desert Storm, Barker’s
unit was deactivated and he was assigned
to the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry
Regiment, at Fort Knox, Ky., as a troop
executive officer. In 1993, he transferred
from Armor to Aviation Branch and
attended Basic Rotary Wing Training,
the Aviation Officer Advanced Course
and the OH-58D transition.
He was then assigned to the Aviation
Hosted by the 6-52nd Air and Missile
Defense Battalion, the celebration was
intended to strengthen the friendship
between the Iron Horse battalion and its sister
units, while commemorating the successful
completion of the UFG exercise.
The celebration consisted of friendly
sports competitions as well as a Southern-
style barbecue meal.
Col. James T. Barker
Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), at Fort Campbell, Ky., where
he served as the brigade assistant S3 and
commanded Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron,
17th Cavalry. Barker was then assigned to
the Department of the Army Secretariat
for Promotion and Selection Boards and
served as a board recorder.
This celebration has been an annual
tradition; however, this year is more
meaningful due to the recent sinking of ROK
Corvette Cheonan and the 60th anniversary
of the Korean War.
“This event serves as the very symbol of
our unwavering determination to carry on the
excellent friendship we have with our ROK
allies in times of hardship and celebration,”
Following his tour at PERSCOM,
Barker attended the Command and General
Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.,
in 1999 and the Cavalry Leaders Course
at Fort Knox. Upon graduation, he was
assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Infantry Division at Fort
Riley, Kan., as the squadron S3 and later
as the executive officer. Barker deployed
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as
the aide-de-camp to Lt. Gen. William S.
Wallace, the V Corps commanding general
and served as an aide for a second year as
Wallace was assigned as the commanding
general of the Combined Arms Center and
Fort Leavenworth.
Barker was the director for the Materiel
and Logistics Systems Division Chief in the
Directorate of Combat Developments, at
Fort Rucker, Ala., before taking command
of the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division, at Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii. During his time in command, the
squadron deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq for 15
months, providing direct support to the
Bronco Brigade.
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said Lt. Col. William E. Darne, 6-52 AMD
commander.
Representing the ROK militar y
community this year were the elite ROK
Army Special Warfare Training Group, 510th
Air Defense Artillery Battalion and the ROK
Air Force’s 10th Fighter Wing. In addition,
Han Young-lyuol, the vice chief of the
Gyeonggi Province International Relations
and Trade Division, as well as Kim Yong-ho,
the chairman of the East Suwon Chapter
of People to People International, attended
the event.
The most popular event during the
celebration was the Wii Boxing Tournament,
a newly introduced competition. Both U.S.
and ROK Soldiers were able to enjoy the thrill
of a perfect “knock out” on the big screen,
while standing in a painstakingly recreated
boxing ring. To enhance the realism, pre-
fight statements, coupled with an original
soundtrack from ESPN, were recorded and
played during the matches.
A more traditional sports category, jok-
gu, or foot volleyball, was also introduced
this year. Jok-gu can be best described as a
fusion of soccer and volleyball. Introduced
by the Korean Army in 1966, it has remained
popular ever since.
The celebration concluded with a trophy
presentation ceremony, during which the
coveted Iron Horse-shaped trophies were
presented.
The ROK Special Warfare Training Group
won the soccer and jok-gu tournaments, while
6-52 AMD took home the championship
trophies for tug-of-war, Wii boxing and
basketball.
“We are looking forward to many more
joint events such as this with our U.S.
partners,” said Capt. Kim Dae-joon, the
liaison officer for ROK Special Warfare
Training Group.
Following command, Barker was
assigned as the senior aviation trainer at
the Joint Multinational Readiness Center,
Hohenfels Germany.
He recently completed studies at the
Naval War College, at Newport R.I.
His awards and decorations include: the
Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal
(1OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (3
OLC), Air Medal, Air Medal with V
Device, Army Commendation Medal
(2OLC), National Defense Service Medal
(1 Bronze Star), Southwest Asia Service
Medal (3 Bronze Stars), Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global
War on Terrorism Service Medal, Joint
Meritorious Unit Award, Valorous Unit
Award (1OLC), Combat Action Medal
and Air Assault Badge.
Editor’s Note: This is the second
of an occaisonal series called
“Humphreys Hail,” which will be used
as a way to introduce new military
leaders and key civilian personnel to
the Humphreys Garrison community.
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Daegu Community, Good neighbors

turn out for Labor Day Open House
DAEGU GARRISON — U.S. Army Garrison Daegu hosted their ninth annual Open
House celebration Saturday at Camp Walker’s Heliport, H-805. Normally held in May ,
this year construction and the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War pushed he event to
September. Several thousand guests from off- as well as on-post took part in the festivities,
highlighted by stirring performances by the Republic of Korea 2nd Operational Command
Honor Guard Drill Team and some high-flying Tae Kwan Do performers.
Displays of tactical military vehicles and aircraft from both U.S. and ROK Armies
filled the heliport tarmac, and despite the scorching hot temperatures all proved extremely
popular. Visitors seemed particularly interested in the Patriot Missile System from 2-1
ADA. A great time was had by all.

U.S. Army Photo by Jo Yu-ra

U.S. Army Photo by Jo Yu-ra U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok

Daegu American High School junior selected as Korea

representative for Army Teen Panel in San Antonio
By Yoon Bo-weon
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — One
member of the USAG Daegu Youth
Center, Camp Walker, Erica Connor,
stands out like a rose in winter as she
takes her place as an up and coming
leader of the 21st century. She has, in
her own right, earned the reputation
of being a good student and a pillar of
the community. For Erica, a junior at
Daegu American High School, the role
of leader is the result of lots of hard work
and participation in various school and
community projects.
According to D.H. Kelley, director,
USAG Daegu Youth Center, Camp
Walker, three area students teamed
up to seek out who among them
would be the best choice for a huge
responsibility. “The three students had
a chance to discuss and present their
opinion about a variety of leadership
and teen-related issues and concerns.
Among the three, Erica clearly made
the greatest impression. The other two
teens performed very well, but even
they would agree that she was the best
choice,” she explained.
Erica’s hard work and dedication
recently helped her in a very special way.
Last month she was selected as the lead
representative for the Korea Army Teen Panel
. What that means is that she will represent
the Korea region in Texas later this month
as its Army Teen Panel spokesman. It’s a big
job for anyone, but Erica is excited about the
honor and the challenge.
Camp Walker’s Youth Center Director, D.H. Kelley (Standing) along with Aaron Combs (left),
Joshua Page (center), and Erica Connor, during a recent meeting as Connor prepares for the
Army Teen Panel. — U.S. Army Photo by Yoon Bo-weon
She explained what the Army Teen Panel
is about. “The Army Teen Panel was designed
to encourage students to discuss issues related
to teens from each region, and concerns the
Army Teens have now. Once those concerns
have been shared among the teens, we then
inform the more senior officials about our
concerns, and hopefully they can help us
solve any problem,” she said.
The challenge that is awaiting Erica
is one that she feels she’s ready to take
on. Currently, she focuses all of her
energy on the upcoming meeting with
other ATP members Army-wide. That
meeting will be held later this month
in San Antonio.
As the excitement about the
upcoming trip to San Antonio
mounts, the Daegu American School
student is all smiles. She said, “I am
very excited and really proud of what
I’ve been able to accomplish thus far.
When I was younger I volunteered
for various community projects. By
volunteering, I was able to learn many
social skills, and very useful things
about leadership.
With a grade point average of
3.5, Erica continues to work hard at
performing well in school. She said,
“I try to focus and prepare for my
future. My parents are happy, and they
have confidence in me. That’s very
important and I will use everything I’ve
learned thus far to help me not only be
a good leader, but a good representative
and voice for the teens out there who
really care about their community and
their future.”
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t News & Notes
USAG Daegu Town Hall
Come one, come all to the USAG
Daegu Town Hall, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. at
the Camp Henry Theater.
Bugok Hawaii Hot Spring
Located in historic Kyongju City. Camp
Carroll Community Activity Center.
Sept. 25 / 9 a.m. (CC) & 10 a.m. (CW).
$10 transportation fee for adults and $5
for kids 10 & under.
Han River Cruise
Casino Cruise. Sept. 18, 6 p.m. to
10 p.m. Single & Unaccompanied
Soldiers, active duty U.S. military
personnel. Price of ticket is $35.00 per
person. Best dressed contest, live DJ/
dance hall and cash bar. Final day of
registration is Sept. 15. Sign up at the
Camp Walker CAC. Call 764-4123 for
more information
Commissary Operating Hours at
Camp Carroll
There will be change of operating hours
for Camp Carroll Commissary. Effective
immediately, Camp Carroll Commissary
will be open on Monday (11 a.m. to 7
p.m.) and closed Wednesday.
Daegu American High School
September’s Home Football Games
Daegu American High School’s football
team will fight man to man with the
Kadena Panthers Saturday, 4 p.m and
the Osan Cougars Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
Mail footballgurushow@hotmail.com
for more information
Wine & Jazz Festival
Cheese Fondu take down contest,Sept.
18 at the festival. Deadline to register is
Sept. 13 at the Camp Walker CAC. Use
your very own recipe to win awards,
prizes and title of “Most Delicious
Fondu in Daegu.” For more info contact
764-4440.
Paintball Range
Sept. 25, Camp Carroll paint ball range
grand opening. Sign up at the Camp
Carroll CAC for the unit competition.
Times TBA. For more info call 765-
8325.
Storage Container for rent at
Camp Carroll
Too much stuff in your house? Need a
place to store all that extra furniture?
Call the Camp Carroll Community
Center at 765-8325
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BOSS Dunk Tank summer fun keeps Area
IV community cool with a pitch and a toss
Looks can be deceiving, but for this tiny USAG Daegu tyke, he’s bound to give the dunk tank
toss a try. — U.S. Army Photo by Jo Yu-ra
Think win – win and the sky could be your limit
By Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson
USAG Daegu Garrison Chaplain
DAEGU GARRISON — Think win
– win means simply to think in a way that
makes everybody a winner, and plan in a
fashion that gives each person a sense that
they are being treated fairly and getting
as much as everyone else at the end of
the day.
The truth is, there are times when we
think and plan in a way that doesn’t make
everybody a champion. We intentionally or
unintentionally overlook things that are not
important to us, but extremely significant to
others. And at the end of the day someone
feels like he or she is short changed or pushed
to the back burner for one reason or another.
Thinking Win – win makes everyone a
victor and every participant a conqueror. It
says to everyone in a family or organization
that you matter, and you are just as important
as anyone else. It gives everyone the
assurance that their voice is heard and their
desires and request are paramount.
For Example, a few years ago I PCS’d
from Fort Stewart Georgia with orders to
report to Fort Sill Oklahoma to be the
brigade chaplain for 214th Fires Brigade.
About three months before leaving Fort
Stewart I filled out a leave form and
requested 45 days of vacation in order
to rest and take care of some important
family business prior to moving to the
new duty area.
I realized that asking for 45 days is unusual
but the Lord knows, I needed every day of
that time because I was exhausted and hadn’t
taken much leave in three years. I worked
extremely hard the entire 36 months at Fort
Stewart, and only took off for emergencies.
There was no doubt in anybody’s mind that
I needed a long break ahead of moving on to
another assignment.
To my surprise, the request was denied
and I was floored. At first, I felt disappointed
and hurt because everybody knew how hard I
labored and that I needed a break. I thought
to myself – this couldn’t be right – haven’t I at
least earned a chance to come aside and take
a decent Knee? Then I thought – it makes
no sense to kill yourself going beyond the
call of duty for God and Country because
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By Jo Yu-ra
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — The sweltering
heat has taken a lot out of almost everyone, this
summer. To find just a little relief, many have
visited the beach, gone swimming, or headed
to their favorite store for that special ice-cream
cone or shake. While each of these things
sound like the perfect way to beat the summer
heat, members of the USAG Daegu and
Area IV community, had yet another option.
For them, relief could be found at the “Boss
Dunk Tank” located in the Camp Walker
Commissary parking lot September 3.
According to Charles Phillips, Camp
Walker Commissary Store Administrator, the
commissary held the Boss Dunk Tank event
for the first time. He explained the process
of just how the dunk tank works. “The dunk
tank involves just throwing the ball at the
intended target next to where a volunteer is
perched. Once the ball hits the target, the
individual will drop into the tank,” he said.
The outdoor event proved to be ideal as
s Soldiers and family members from around
Daegu and Area IV made their way to the
dunk tank location to either participate in
the toss, or to laugh at the individual who
was dropped into the tank. The location of
the dunk tank was also great. “Right next to
the dunk tank was the hot dog stand. People
were able to eat and watch the event at the
same time,” said Phillips. Commented one
observer, “It was pretty cool to watch what
was going on at the dunk tank. I think the
event was good for the community. It gave
people a chance to get out of the house, and
have some fun.”
nobody cares, and no one will reward you
for it. You’ll just end up tired, aggravated,
and frustrated.
You should have seen me that day – I
was a basket case.
After wallowing in gloom for several
days I decided to talk to my boss and see if
I could convince him to re-look the request
and possibly approve it and allow me to get
the 45 days I so desperately needed. The
conversation really turned out better than I
thought it would. Actually, I thought this
was going to be a rough dialogue but it was
not – it was rather a pleasant discussion.
The boss explained that he agreed with
my request and truly wanted to support
the appeal. However, he desperately
needed me to stay a few more days and
help our Unit Ministry Team (UMT)
complete the re-deployment briefs process
that we were conducting at the time for
soldiers returning from Iraq. If I could
wait 15 days it would make a world of
difference for the team. He reiterated that
he knew I worked hard and that he was
aware of the sacrifices I made everyday
without complaining. He assured me that
if he could, he would give me 45 days or
more because I earned it.
When he said that, I felt a little bad
because he was right – the team needed me;
they needed my hand and leaving them in
mid-stream would put an added burden on
them. Of course they would do without
— See Think win-win on Page 28—
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Soldiers reenact historic Nakdong battle

U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Chae Ki-soo

Waegwan — (Above) A 2nd Operations Command Soldier disguised as a North Korean Soldier
makes an assault during the re-enactment of Nakdong river battle, Sept. 3.The reenactment was
a part of the 60th anniversary of Korean war event held at the Nakdong river, to invite the Military
service members and local neighbors and commemorate the veterans’ sacrifices. (Right) U.S.
and Korean Soldiers cheer after the victory against the “North Korean” army. Reenactment of the
Nakdong river battle from the Korean War was performed by 2nd Operations Command and 19th
Expedtionary Sustainment Command Soldiers at the historical site of the battle. U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Chae Ki-soo
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THINK WIN-WIN
me if they had to, but the work would be a
whole lot easier with extra hands.
At that moment I realized that I was
consumed with thinking about individual
needs more than that of those around me.
Granted, I deserved a break, and I had put
personal wishes on hold for a long time in
order to take care of the concerns of others.
But taking 30 as opposed to 45 days would
not kill me.
The boss then made a proposal – he
USAG DAEGU
asked if 30 days would suffice? He said,
if I could settle for 30 days, he would sign
the leave form and it would help the team
tremendously. Although I wanted 45 days
and felt that I should get it – we found a way
to satisfy both our needs and make each of us
happy. We were both winners.
Now, if he gave me what I asked for
the first time, it would be a win – lose
situation because the team would lose, and
I would win. That’s never good or helpful.
Or if he refused to permit me to receive
enough time to take care of some of my
issues and unwind before departing to the
next mission, that would also be Win – lose
because the team would win, and I would
lose. Win –lose only takes care of one half of
the relationship – the other half takes a loss
and feels insignificant or neglected.
Another side to this point is lose – lose.
Although this is highly unlikely but possible, if
the boss had decided to approve no more than
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14 days of leave that would be lose – lose.
First of all, I would feel unappreciated. And
in that scenario I would not get enough
vacation time nor would the UMT have a
productive soldier in the process.
Needless to say, win –win is better.
When we think, process, and prepare in a
way that takes every need into consideration
and every person into account, the sky
is the limit to where we can go!! Think
win – win.

Customer Service Assessment (CSA) Overview

By Rick Cave
USAG Daegu Customer Service Officer
DAEGU GARRISON — Customers
who live, work, or do business at
USAG Daegu and Area IV will have an
opportunity now through September 26
to provide detailed feedback on all of
the garrison’s services. The 2010 annual
Customer Service Assessment, which
falls under Customer Management
Services, is the Installation Management
Command’s annual military-wide
program for collecting customer
feedback and using the data to evaluate
and improve the delivery of installation
programs and services.
Several installations participated in this
survey in 2009 when more than 35,000
individuals completed the survey. The
customers – Leaders, Service and Family
Members, Retirees, Veterans, Civilian
employees and Contractors provided
information about the importance of
programs and services, as well as a rating
how well the installation is providing
services for them.
The assessment is web based and can be
accessed at www.mymilitaryvoice.org starting
30 August. When individuals take the survey,
they will be asked to provide demographic
data that will automatically direct them to
the appropriate assessment questions. In
that way, Family Members or Retirees, for
example, will not be asked to rate services like
the Central Issue Facility or the Ammunition
Supply Point – two services used by service
members and their Leaders.
Within the survey, customers will be
asked to rate service “performance” on a
scale of 1 (very poor) to 5 (excellent), and
“importance,” also on a scale of 1 to 5. The
assessment will ask that all low ratings be
explained so importance and performance
issues can be clearly identified.
Data provided by Commanders, their
enlisted advisors, senior civilians, and
senior staff will also be captured. They
will also rate the “performance” and
“importance” of installation services, but
in relation to the accomplishment of their
organization missions.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity
for members of the Area IV community
to directly affect how the services they
receive are provided” said Larry Shields,
Program Manager for IMCOM- Korea’s
Customer Management Services Program.
“All customers will be able to rate how
well the services they receive match their
expectations. USAG Daegu and Area IV
can use this feedback to improve services,
which should ultimately affect Service
Member and Family quality of life.”
The more customers in each category
who take 10 to 15 minutes to complete
the assessment, the more accurate and
substantial the data collected. The data
will be returned to the installation in
November where it will be used to identify
and document best practices and inform
Garrison Leadership of services where
customers say there are concerns.
For more information about the
upcoming Customer Service Assessment,
contact Rick Cave, Customer Service
Officer, at DSN: 768-6274 or deidric.cave@
us.army.mil.
 Shop, Save and thrive

COMMISSARY BENEFITS are part of the Army

Family Covenant’s commitment to provide a strong,
supportive environment where Soldiers and
Families can thrive.

WhAT IT MEANS:
• Through the ‘Bringing the Benefit to You’ campaign,
Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families
have shopped on-site at more than 100 remote
locations and purchased $14 million worth
of commissary products.

• An average of 30% SAVINGS OR MORE on

purchases compared to commercial prices.

• Within the next three years, more than

$200 million will be spent on building
new commissaries and enhancing
existing commissaries to
better serve customers.

Visit to learn more

about the Army Family Covenant.
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에너지 절약, 당신도 참여할 수 있습니다!
By 대령 행크 닷지
주한 미군 캠프 레드클라우드 위수사령부
사령관
레드클라우드 위수사령부- 에너지
효율성과 에너지안보는 영내 시설의
준비성에 중요한 지표가 됩니다.
에너지 인식은 우리 사회의 에너지
절약문화를 만드는데 매우 중요하며 또한
직접적으로 IMCOM 시설 유지 캠페인
계획의 효율성부문 6개 목표를 뒷받침
해줍니다.
10월은 에너지 인식의 달입니다. 올해의
테마는 “POWERING AMERICA:
We’re on Target.”입니다. 이 테마는
KOREAN PAGE THE MORNING CALM
레드 클라우드 기지 사령관
사설
나라 전체를 통틀어, 연방의 기관들이 시간동안 평상시보다 10에서 15도 가량 자동화 없이 살아간다는 것은 불가능한
어떠한 방식으로 에너지 감소 목표에 낮추거나, 혹은 높인다면 우리 위수 일입니다. 하지만 우리가 그것들을 더욱
초점을 맞추어 경제를 활성시키는지, 사령부는 전체 에너지 예산을 5에서 15 더 효율적으로 운영하는 법을 배울 수
운영 비용을 줄이는지, 온실가스 퍼센트정도 줄일 수 있을 것입니다. 있고, 또한 배워야 합니다. 사용하지 않는
배출을 감소시키는지, 그리고 장기적인 냉방과 난방에 대해 높거나 낮은 온도를 컴퓨터와 각종 주변장치의 전원을 끄고,
에너지와 경제적 보안을 달성하는지를 상쇄하는 또 다른 방법으로는, 여러분이
TV와 오락기구들의 전원을 꺼둠으로써
보여줍니다. 자연의 각각의 요소를 이용하는 것입니다.
미 육군 역시 예외는 아닙니다. 봄/여름엔, 블라인드를 내려서 햇빛에 우리는 전기에너지 절약의 가장 쉬운
연방정부는 미 합중국 내의 최대의 의한 냉방부하를 낮추고, 가을/겨울엔 방법을 실천할 수 있습니다. 또한 스위치가
에너지 소비자이며, 우리는 고용인으로써 블라인드를 올려서 낮동안 햇빛으로부터 달린 파워스트립을 사용하여 하루가 끝날
그것을 당연시하는 경향이 있습니다. 빛과 온기를 받을 수 있도록 하고, 오후엔 무렵엔 전원이 차단되도록 할 수도 있을
레드클라우드 위수사령부는 회계연도 열 손실을 줄일 수 있도록 하는 방법이 것입니다.
제 3분기에 1지역 내 모든 시설을 있습니다. 최근 우리는 기계 기술자인 Dewey
통틀어평균적으로 매달 220만 달러를 무엇보다도 간단한 방법은, 단 McLean씨를 고용하여 효율적인
소비해왔으며, 그것은 한반도 내의 그 몇분이더라도, 사무실을 비울 땐 소등을 에너지소비에 도움을 받을 수 있도록
어떤 위수사령부보다도 많은 수치입니다. 하는 것입니다. 그리고 에너지 측면에서 하였습니다. 그는 에너지 기술자
용산 위수사령부는 같은 시기에 매달 2 비효율적인 백열등을 효율적인 소형
협회로부터 공인 에너지 관리사 자격을
백만 달러 가량을 소비하였습니다. 형광등으로 교체함으로써 전기 소모량을
우리는 단순히 사무실에서의 줄이는 것입니다. 획득하였습니다. 그의 에너지 인식, 보존,
에너지소비를, 집에서 에너지를 사용하듯 에너지 효율성과 에너지 보안을 관리할 감사, 프로젝트, 그리고 설비 조달에 대한
절약하여 사용하지는 않았습니다. 그리고 수 있는 또 다른 방법들로는 효율적으로 전문적인 지식은 우리 위수사령부의
우리는 이 점을 개선해야합니다. 우리중 에너지 수요를 줄이고, 에너지 소비가 에너지 효율성과 에너지 안보를 위한
일부는 어쩌면 우리의 에너지 소비를 많은 건물의 건축, 작동, 유지및 보수에 투자입니다.
줄일 수 있는 기회를 놓치고 있었는지도 효율성을 높일 수 있는 제품들을 구비하는 간단히 생각해서, 우리가 집에서 에너지
모릅니다. 우리는, 냉난방, 전기사용을 것입니다. 에너지 환경부서의 지휘부는 사용하는 것에 주의를 기울이듯, 우리의
절약하는 방법등을 통해 에너지를 더욱 에너지 절약, 수도 절감, 그리고 실내 환경 사무실에서 사용하는 에너지에 대해서도
효율적으로 사용할 수 있을 것입니다. 증진을 위해 디자인 되어진 세계적인 ‘ 인식을 바꾸고 주의를 기울여야 합니다.
에너지 효율에 다가가는 첫번째이자 그린빌딩 인증’제도를 세계 도처의
여러분의 국가의 에너지 안보 증진을
가장 쉬운 방법은 불필요한 냉난방 연방 시설에 적용해 오고 있습니다.
시스템의 전원을 끄는 것입니다. 또한 연방정부는 또한 오래된 자동차들을 연료 위한 일일 약속들은 우리의 핵심 가치를
당신은 온도조절장치를 평상시 겨울의 절약형으로 교체하고 있으며 이 노력은 추구하도록 도와주며, 미 육군 레드
설정보다는 낮게, 여름의 설정보다는 사용중인 기동수단과 자동차의 효율을 클라우드 위수사령부의 임무 수행을
높게 조정함으로써 에너지를 효율적으로 변화시킬 것입니다. 뒷받침해 줍니다. 여러분 각자 기울여주신
사용할 수 있습니다. 온도조절장치를 8 21세기를 살아가는 우리에게 사무 노력에 대하여 진심으로 감사드립니다.