The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - August 15, 2008

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August 15, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 43 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

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side Korean students

enjoy day trip to

Camp Carroll

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For event information and

specic schedules, visitwww.olympics.myafn.net

New AFN website features

continuing Olympics TV coverage

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Soldier takes home the gold, sets new Olympic recordArmy News Service

BEIJING Spc. Glenn Eller won theGold Medal in double trap shooting Aug.12, setting an Olympic record with a totalscore o 190.

Eller's teammate, Spc. Je Holguin,nished ourth. Both Soldiers are members

o the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit basedat Fort Benning, Ga.

Eller went into the nal round leadingby our shots and hit 45 out o 50 targets, to

win the rst shooting Gold or eam USAin Beijing. Eller is a three-time Olympian.He nished 15th in 2000 and 17th in thelast summer Olympic games. He claimed theGold Medal at the 2007 Korea World Cup as

well as the 2007 World Cup Final. He also

took the Silver Medal at the 2008 GoodLuck Beijing ISSF World Cup. Holguinclaimed the Silver in Mens Double rap atthe 2007 Pan-American Games and wonthe Bronze Medal at the World Cup USAthis past May.

In the Mens 10-Meter Air Rie eventover the weekend, two-time Olympian andU.S. Army Marksmanship member Sgt.

1st Class Jason Parker placed 23rd with a

total score o 591, while 19-year old WestPoint Cadet Stephen Scherer took the 27thspot with 590.

Parker will compete Sunday in theMens 50-Meter Tree Position Rie, hissecond event o the 2008 Olympic Games.Sunday is the inal day o the shootingcompetition.

See GOLD, Page 2

Shooting Star

Red Cloud dealsout fun during TexasHold em tourney

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The Morning CalmPublished by Installation Management

Command - Korea

Commander/Publisher: Col. (P) John UbertiPublic Affairs Ofcer/Editor: Edward N. Johnson

Deputy PAO Slade WaltersSenior Editor:Susan Silpasornprasit

USAG-RED CLOUDCommander: Col. Larry A. Jackson

Public Affairs Ofcer: Margaret Banish-DonaldsonCI Ofcer: James F. Cunningham

USAG-YONGSANCommander: Col. David W. Hall

Public Affairs Ofcer: David McNallyCI Ofcer: Kenneth Fidler

Staff Writer: Cpl. Im Jin-min

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NEWS PAGE 2http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

GOLD from Page 1

Along with double trap, shooters arecompeting uesday in the men's 50m FreePistol event at the Beijing Shooting Range

Hall.Sgt. 1st Class Daryl Szarenski, a three-timeOlympian, will be competing or the USAin Men's Free Pistol. Szarenski claimed theBronze Medal at the Good Luck Beijing

Greco-Roman heavyweight wrestler StaSgt. Dremiel Byers will compete in the264.5-pound weight class Tursday.

Byers, a world champion in 2002,is accompanied in China by WCAPteammate and training partner Spc.imothy aylor, whom Byers deeated inthe Olympic team trials.

win at the level required to win an Olympicmedal.

As Holguin makes his Olympic debut,Eller, who joined the Army in 2006, will becompeting in this third Olympics. He placed17th in 2004 and 12th in 2000.

Growing up, I always wanted to bean Olympian," Eller said. "Te Olympics

were greater in every aspect than I hadanticipated, both in highs and lows. Teemotions involved are so great because o

Can I vote absentee?You can vote absentee in local, state and Federal elections i you

are a U.S. citizen 18 years or older and are an active-duty membero the Armed Forces, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service,NOAA, a amily member o the above, or a U.S. citizen residingoutside the United States.

Where is my legal voting residence?For voting purposes, legal voting residence can be the state or

territory where you last resided prior to entering military service

or the state or territory that you have since claimed as your legalresidence.

Even though you may no longer maintain ormal ties to thatresidence, the address determines your proper voting jurisdiction.o claim a new legal residence, you must have simultaneous physicalpresence and the intent to return to that location as your primaryresidence.

Military and their amily members may change their legalresidence every time they change permanent duty stations, or theymay retain their legal residence without change. Tis may mean thatthe amily's Uniormed Service member has a dierent legal voting

residence than his/her amily members. A Judge Advocate Generalofcer or legal counsel should be consulted beore legal residenceis changed because there are usually other actors that should beconsidered besides voting.

How do I notarize election materaial?Notarization can be perormed by a Voting Assistance Ofcer,

U.S. Commissioned Ofcer, embassy or consular ofcer, or other

ofcial authorized to administer oaths. Most states and territoriesdo not require notarization o voting materials; thereore consultyour state's requirements.

Can my family memebrs also vote absentee?Yes. Eligible spouses and children (U.S. citizens, 18 years or

older) o military personnel may vote absentee. Some states allowchildren o military personnel residing overseas who are U.S. citizensbut who have never resided in the U.S. to claim one o their U.S.citizen parent's legal state o residence as their own.

How do I register to vote or request an absentee ballot?

You may register and request an absentee ballot with a singleorm: Te Federal Post Card Application. Tis application orm isaccepted by all states and territories and is postage- paid in the U.S.mail, including the Military Postal System and State DepartmentPouch mail. Hard copies o the orm can be obtained rom yourinstallation's Voting Assistance Ofcer or requested directly romthe Federal Voting Assistance Program by contacting us.

An online version o the Voter Registration/Absentee BallotRequest orm is also available. Te online version o the orm mustbe mailed in an envelope with proper postage, or mailed using ourprepaid return envelope.

Your Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request orm must becompleted, printed, signed, dated and mailed directly to your localelection ofcial.

Information courtesy of www.fvap.gov

Know your r igh ts :

Absentee vot ing expla ined


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AUGUST 15, 2008NEWS PAGE 3

www.imcom.korea.army.mil

The following entries were excerpted fromthe military police blotters. These entriesmay be incomplete and do not imply guilt orinnocence.

AREA I: Traffic Accident with Injuries; Dam-age to Government Property; Damage toPrivate Property; Failure to Maintain Con-trol; Inattentive Driving; Subject #1, operat-ing a GOV with Witness #1 as a passenger,struck Victim #1s POV, with Witness #2 asa passenger on MSR #3 adjacent to Sev-en-Eleven. Victim #1 and Witness #2 were

transported via ambulance to an off posthospital where Victim #1 was treated for in-juries consisting of neck and waist pain andWitness #2 was treated for injuries consist-ing of neck and shoulder pain. Victim #1 andWitness #2 were held over night for furtherobservation. Subject #1 and Witness #1 re-ported no injury. Damages to Subject #1svehicle consisted of the left front bumperbeing scratched. Damages to Victim #1svehicle consisted of a dent to the left rearfender and the left rear light being displaced.Subject #1 was charged by KNP under KRTL

ART #44 (Unsafe Driving). Subject #1 wasreleased into MP custody on a CJ Form 2.Subject #1 rendered a written sworn state-ment admitting to the offenses. All partiesreported utilization of their seatbelts. ECODis unknown. This is a final report.

AREA II: Shoplifting; Subject #1 was ob-served by AAFES Security via CCTV, remov-ing one Play Station 3 CD and concealingit in Subject #2s backpack at the protectedlocation. Subject #1 and Subject #2 thenexited the location without rendering proper

payment for the merchandise. Subject #1and Subject #2 were detained and escortedto the Loss Prevention Office. Upon arrival ofMP, Subject #1 and Subject #2 were trans-ported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where

MP Blo t t er

NEWS

(Above) A performer from the Guerilla Performance

Team waves as he marches through the crowd.

There will be a costume parade at Yeouido Park

every evening of the festival.

(Left) A dragon-headed canoe competes in the boat

race on Han River in the preliminary stages. The nal

race will take place on the last day of the festival,

Aug. 17. U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Bo Park

Hi SeoulFestival


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NEWS PAGE 4http://imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMNEWS

PAID ADVERTISING

by MSgt. Donovan PotterAAFES Pacic Region Communications

Army and Air Force Exchange Serviceofcials at USAG-Yongsan announced a newtaxi contract that adds 51 drivers coveringthe Seoul, Seongnam and Bupyeong areas.

Te additional taxi service should beginAug. 20, pending vehicle pass approvals ornew drivers.

AAFES has been seeking additional

drivers ater a World Cup axi contract wasterminated in June when their drivers wenton strike and did not return to work.

Negotiations to add two more taxi

A Yongsan Garrison resident enters one of the new contract taxi cabsat Dragon hill Lodge

Aug. 12. U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Im Jin-min

New contract to add taxis at USAG-Yongsancontracts, a dispatch service contract and anairport shuttle contract are ongoing.

AAFES ofcials said they are committedto working a long-term solution to taxiservice at USAG-Yongsan.

We understand our customersrustration during this process and appreciatetheir patience as we strive to provide thebest service possible, said AAFES YongsanGeneral Manager Shawn Dorcey.

Garrison ofcials resumed normal shuttle

bus schedules Monday, Aug. 11.he garrison had been providing

more requent shuttle services during theinstallations peak hours.


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AUGUST 15, 2008USAG-RC PAGE 5

www.imcom.korea.army.milAREA I

Children from the Incheon Youth Center perform for members of the USAG- Casey Enclave Library Summer Reading Program at their end of summer party, Aug.7, at the Gateway Club. U.S.

Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

USAG Caseywrapsupsuccessful readingprogram


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N ew s & N ot e s

THE MORNING CALMAREA IAbsentee Voting

Visitors to the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov are now able to save their completed

Online Federal Post Card Apllication and

Online Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

to their computer for future use, using an

Adobe Acrobat Reader version of 7.0 or

higher. The FVAP can be contacted from

the United States at 1-800-438-8663 and

from 67 countries using the specic in-

ternational toll-free numbers listed on the

FVAP website at www.FVAP.gov, Federal

Voting Assistance Program, Department of

Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, e-mail:

[email protected].

Victim Advoctae Hotline

USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hotline is 011-

9187-2001. Take a stand against domes-

tic violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator

USAG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For

more information call 730-3494.

Parish Pilgramage to Holy Sights

Sept. 27 the parish pilgrimage to the Holy

sights in Seoul will include the Martyrs

Shrine at Choltusan, the Church of SaintAndrew Kim Tae Gon at Saenamto and the

Cathedral at Myong Dong. Bus will leave

Gate One at USAG-Casey 7:15 a.m. with

one stop at USAG-RC. For more informa-

tion call: 730-3494.

Daily Mass at USAG-RC

Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m.

Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For

more information call 732-6404.

Operation Rising Star

The 2008 Operation Rising Star Competi-tion will begin at the USAG-Casey Labor

Day Fall Festival, Gateway Park, Monday,

Sept. 1. Complete an entry form and drop it

off at the nearest FMWR building. Deadline

William Kibe (rst from left) and Charles Lews (third from left) watch as Wilhelm Stevens (center), deals cards during the Texas Hold Em poker

nal, Aug.5, at USAG-RC Mitchells Club. Winner of the nal was Lt. Col. Stephen Kent, 2ID, HHC. U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

Red Cloud holds Texas Holdem shootoutby Spc. Alun Thomas

USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-RED CLOUD Ater ourmonths o competition, Lt. Col. StephenKent Headquarters and Headquarters

2ID, ollowed by Sgt. 1st Class RobertRunyon, HHC, 2ID, in third place, with

both winning $250 and $150 git certicatesrom AAFES respectively.

Christopher Bradord, USAG-RC,Family Morale Welare and Recreation,business operations manager said he

Bradord said he considered thetournament a success and had received

positive eedback rom the Soldierscompeting. O course Im biased; however,because all the Soldiers have told me howmuch they like this, he added.

he tournament inal began at 6:30


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AUGUST 15, 2008 AREA I USAG-RC PAGE 7www.imcom.korea.army.mil

Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, left, 2nd Infantry Division commanding general, and Brig. Gen. Walter M. Golden, Jr., 2ID assistant division commander (support) salutes during the Patch Cer-

emony ofcially welcoming Golden to the Warrior Division. U.S. Army Photo By Yun, Hu Son

Warrior Country welcomes Golden with patch ceremonyBy 2ID Public Affairs Staff

USAG-RED CLOUDBrig. Gen.Walter M Golden Jr received his

Jo Ann and I are humbled and excitedto join this distinguished Warrior team,Golden said. We pledge to do our part toensure that this great and storied Division

nothing short o spectacular, Morgansaid. You are charged with ensuring theDivisions combat readiness by monitoringand improving the subordinate units

Initial Entry Flight Training, he servedas an Aeroscout Section Leader and laterCommand Aviation Platoon Leader in the2nd Squadron (Air) 10th Cavalry Regiment


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AUGUST 15, 2008USAG-Y PAGE 9

http://yongsan.korea.army.milAREA II

Garrison gives communityorientation to senior leader

by David McNally

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Garrison ocials gave a communityorientation tour to the Installation Management Command-KoreaRegion commander Friday, Aug. 8.

Col. (Promotable) John Uberti has been in the job or just overa month, and is making his way through all Army communitiesin the region. Uberti assumed command o IMCOM-K in a July2 ceremony.

Uberti visited the USAG-Yongsan Community Service Buildingwhere he toured Army Community Service acilities and theHousing Oce. Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall and hissta also showed Uberti the Department o Deense DependantSchools expansion project.

Construction is moving at a ast pace to increase Yongsanclassroom space beore the start o the school year, Aug. 25. Te

construction is part o a U.S. Forces Korea initiative to normalizetours o duty in Korea and expand command sponsorshipopportunities.

Later, Uberti told USAG-Yongsan sta members at aCommiskeys Restaurant luncheon that his regional sta standsready to support the garrisons mission.

Its important to keep our lines o communication open, hesaid.

As a ormer garrison commander at Fort Sill, Okla., Uberti saidhe understands the challenges o running a garrison.

I know what lie is like on a garrison sta, he said. Its tough.Youre a big part o enhancing quality o lie or our communitymembers.

During his day-long visit, Uberti listened to briengs by keyUSAG-Yongsan senior sta members and then toured CampMarket in Bupyeong.

C M k h h d l

Region commander tours USAG-Yongsan

Public Works engineer Paul Lee (left) briefs Col. (Promotable) John Uberti (center) and Garrison Commander Col. DaveHall on the USAG-Yongsan school expansion project Aug. 8. Uberti assumed command of the Installation ManagementCommand-Korea Region July 2. U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Im Jin-min


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N ew s & N o t es

USAG-Y PAGE 10

http://yongsan.korea.army.mil HE MORNING CALMAREA II

Family, Civilian Newcomer Briengs

Family Members and Civilian Employeesnewly arrived must attend two days ofinprocessing orientation at the YongsanReadiness Center in Bldg. 4034 nextto the Dragon Hill Lodge. The briengscover available family and communityprograms, ration card process and proce-dures, and Korean culture, including a tripto the Korean War Museum adjacent toYongsan Main Post. The dates for Augustare 12-13, 18-19, 22 and 25, and 28-29.For information, call 725-6067.

Some Chapel Services Relocated

As the South Post Chapel undergoes ren-ovations this summer, services take placein alternate locations. Catholic Mass: Me-morial Chapel, Saturdays at 5 p.m. Col-lective Protestant: Seoul American HighSchool auditorium, Sundays at 5 p.m.Collective Protestant (Gospel): SAHSauditorium, Sundays at 5 p.m. Jewish:Memorial Chapel, Fridays at 7 p.m. Forinformation, call 738-6054.

Job Opportunities:Child and Youth Services

USAG-Yongsan is looking for Child andYouth Program Assistants (part-time po-sitions) with pay beginning at $9.58 perhour. Jobs offer opportunities for payincreases and promotions, professionaleducation and training. Applicants mustbe U.S. citizens, at least 18-years-old andhigh school graduates. Resumes/applica-tions will be accepted at the Seoul CivilianPersonnel Advisory Center. For informa-tion, call 738-2311.

8th U.S. Army Band to Hold

Vocalist Auditions

Any active duty Soldier stationed in Koreais eligible to audition If selected Soldiers

by Katy Hussey-Sloniker

Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program Manager

YONGSAN GARRISON Welcome to Korea is what manynewcomers have heard multiple times in multiple renditions overthe past ew weeks. But really, you might be asking yourselves,

Im here, Ive been welcomed,now what? Where do I start?Korea is going to be so hard toget accustomed to.

While youre staying intemporary quarters or i you

were lucky to already be movedinto your new home waitingdelivery o household goods, takesome time to explore your newcommunity.

Seoul is one o the largest citiesin the world. USAG-Yongsan issmack-dab-in-the-middle o thisvivacious city. Utilize your timein limbo waiting or the schoolyear to begin or the householditems to arrive and be unpacked,to treat yoursel and your amilyto an adventure.

Looking or a ew ideas onand o the Garrison? Look nourther. Why dont you take the

ACS Seoul Secrets: ransportation 101 Class and learn to ride thesubways and buses? Go outside Gate 10 (the gate is below theoverpass bridge on the South Post side) and take the Seoul City Busour. Te tour costs 10,000 won and you have your own personaldoor-side drop o at many o the historical and cultural sights o

all the signs around you. Discover and learn about Korean cultureand civilization by going on a MWR, BOSS or USO tour. Eat ina KAUSA snack bar or a little favor o Korean cuisine oeredin a setting comortable to most newly arrived Americans. Walk ortake the cable car to the top o Namsan and up Seoul ower or anoverview o the city and see the vastness o the city.

Do you want your childrento eel at home in their newcommunity a li tt le aster?Enroll them in Child and YouthServices so that they can go tothe Child Development Centerhourly care, summer camp, theMiddle School/een Center,participate in youth sportsand SkiesUnlimited. Tey willquickly meet and make newriends. ake your children to

the Childrens Museum or to alocal water park. Attend an ACSPlaygroup or children birth to 5.Child-based activities will beginto connect your children to theirnew home.

Need a little pamperingbecause that lengthy fight overthe Pacic just took it out oyou? Get a massage at one o thethree salons on post. Okay, just

do a day o beauty to includemanicure, pedicure, acial, hair wash, cut, and blow-out. Andplease, dont you think Im speaking only to women. Tere areseven barber shops on post that cater salon pampering to the malepopulation as well

Relocation manager offers 20 easy thingsto do to explore your new community

... how are we ever going to adjust ...

Exploring the many palaces in Seoul and around Korea is one of thecultural highlights of a tour in Korea. Photo by David McNally


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AUGUST 15, 2008 AREA II USAG-Y PAGE 11http://yongsan.korea.army.milCOMMUNITY PROFILE Choe Wan-kyoung

35 years with Red Cross : We are here always, ready to helpby Pfc. Lee Min-hwi


Since 1973, Choe Wan-kyong hasserved the American Red Cross, and July23 he marked his 35th year with theorganization. Despite almost hal o hislie spent in the same place, he moved 24times beore nally settling.

During the Korean War, his house inthe elds o Osan became an aireld, andthus started his lie o relocation. Bornin 1935 in Dongdaemun, he was an onlyson. His ather died in 1949, lie was

just not that easy. Although he graduatedcollege and majored in English, nding a

job was never simple.He joined the military and served

three years. When he was discharged in1961, he heard news that the U.S. Army

was looking or an interpreter. He took

the chance, starting out as an interpreter,and later was promoted to administrativespecialist. He was also a training ocer atthe 2nd Aviation Battalion or six years.

In 1970, however, the United Statesannounced the withdrawal o the U.S.

Army rom Korea. Choe decided to quithis job and start his own business. Te

withdrawal never happened, and ateryears o unemployment and the needto support his mother, wie, a son and

our daughters, he turned his eyes tothe American Red Cross where ocialswere looking or good interpreters withexperience in administration.

It all looked like my work experiences

their paperwork to get them access tothe places where they need to go. Onepart o my job includes consultationin case somebody has to be notied oan emergency situation with his or heramilies. I conrm the situation and helpsend the message through the networksamong other American Red Cross stationsbeore it is too late. When it is a U.S.Soldier, with the Armys support, we also

arrange airplane tickets at no charge.

What else do you get involved with?American Red Cross is a sister

organization to Korean Red Cross. Ihelp organize various events in bothorganizations as a liaison ocer.

When Gen. B.B. Bell (ormer USFKCommander) was leaving Korea, orexample, the Korean Red Cross preparedan award ceremony or him and we went

there to support. I see my job as helpingto strengthen the ties between Korea and

America, and supporting the Korean RedCross is one o the important things I do.

Years ago when the Korean Red Crossstruggled with a shortage o instrumentsand teaching materials, I helped the

American Red Cross oer them whatthey needed most. Now, the Korean RedCross program has experienced a dramaticgrowth, so now I help arrange culturalevents, invite people to each others events,to help recognize distinguished volunteers.

How did you start working in AmericanRed Cross?

grateul that I can help people. Although Iam an old man, I want to work as long asmy body unctions.

What does American Red Cross do forArmy community members in Yongsan?

American Red Cross conducts manyeducational programs such as saetyprograms, baby-sitting programs, CPR

classes, and rst-aid classes or U.S.Soldiers and their amilies. I see my rolein American Red Cross in supportingthe Army amily as a consultant or those

who may need help, creating emergency

better able to provide services to meethis needs. For 25 years, this man had lostcontact with his sister who married an

American and went to the United States.He said that as he and his sister moveda lot, he could not nd her. Te usualproblem we ace when nding a person in

America is that his or her name might notbe recorded in English properly, which

can likely make the process hard and long.I sent an e-mail to all o the AmericanRed Cross stations in the United States,and ortunately, because her name wasrecorded, people there could nd her

Choe Wan-kyoung celebrates 35 years with the American Red Cross Yongsan Station. U.S.Army Photo By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi


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If you get the opportunity to visitthe sights and scenes of Seoul

while youre here, great! Before

heading home, I highly recommend

that you tour this great city.

Col. Dave Hall,USAG-Yongsan Commander

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PAID ADVERTISING

Welcome Ulchi Freedom Guardian participantsNext week, U.S. Forces Korea kicks o an

annual training event that will bring morethan 1,000 exercise participants to U.S.

Army Garrison-Yongsan. Let me be the rstto welcome our visitors.

he Garrison is proud to be yourhost during this important trainingopportunity.

For the entirecommunity, saetyalways needs to be JobNo. 1; however, withadditional Yongsanvisitors we need topay especially closeattention to saety.

You n eed t obe aware o theadditional traic,p eop l e work in gnight shits, drivers

who may not be as amiliar with our tracpatterns. Bottom line: We need to look outor each other.

USFK ocials published a policy letterh bid l h l i b

Support Areas, Exercise Control Centers,the Walker Center and all training rangesand acilities.

Check with exercise coordinators or upto-the-minute policies about uniorms and

weapons. But security and accountabilityshould be your goal.

Yongsan is a super community -- andIm not just saying

that because I am thegarrison commander.Earlier this year, weaccepted a $750,000prize or our thirdplace victory in theDepartment o the

Army Communitieso E x c e l l e n c ecompetition. Tatsthird place out o 179

Army installations

worldwide.I hope you get the opportunity to visit the

sights and scenes o Seoul while youre here.Beore heading home, I highly recommendh hi i i


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AUGUST 15, 2008 NEWS IMCOM-K PAGE 13http://imcom.korea.army.mil

he label should be used to deter-mine the nutritional value o aood product, calculate the calories

and at content, and compare with othersimilar products, says Amanda Reid, aregistered dietitian or the Women, Inantsand Children Overseas Program.

Reid, who presents a nutrition class atthe monthly U.S. Army Garrison-YongsanFit or Lie program, oers these tips tounderstanding ood labels.

Serving sizeServing size is probably the most

important, Reid said. You have to payattention to how many servings are in aproduct and how much you actually eat.

Te U.S. Food and Drug Administrationstandardized serving sizes, such as cups orpieces, to make it easier to compare similaroods.

Te calories shown can help you keeptrack o how much you eat. But Reidcautions that the number o servings youeat determines the calories. Te math hereis simple: i you triple the serving size, youtriple the calories and nutrients, good andbad.

Calories and Calories from FatCalories provide energy. How many

calories you eat is based on how manyservings you eat. Generally, or one servingo a single ood item, 40 calories is low, 100is moderate and 400 or more is high.

For example, Reid said, the label ona bag o chips states one serving is 100calories. Te bag contains six servings. Aperson will say he ate 100 calories o chips,but he actually ate the whole bag, she said.

One serving is a small handul, so youactually ate 600 calories.Te label also shows how many calories

rom at you consume. Health expertsrecommend limiting that at intake,according to the U.S. Department oAgriculture, which created the Food GuidePyramid.

Reid said the typical emale shouldhave a daily diet o 1,800-2,200 calories,while males should consume 2,200-2,600calories.

(Download the Food Guide Pyramidat http://www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/

MyPyramid_Calorie_Levels.pd)

Nutrients to limit

Te frst three nutrients listed on thelabel at, cholesterol and sodium shouldbe limited, Reid said.

oo much total at, saturated at andtrans at, cholesterol and sodium canincrease the risk o certain chronic medicalconditions, like high blood pressure, highcholesterol and heart disease.

Fat is healthy, but only up to apoint, Reid said. Te USDA recommendseating oods with monounsaturated andpolyunsaturated ats ound in fsh, nuts andliquid vegetable oils.

Nutrients you should consumeDietary fber, vitamins and minerals are

the ones needed or a healthy diet, Reid said.Look or carbohydrate-containing oods thatare high in fber. Some examples includeruits, vegetables and whole grains. Cerealis a good source o fber, as well, and Reidrecommends looking or a cereal with fvegrams or more fber per serving.

One point about sugar: Added sugarssuch as honey or sucrose oer no healthbeneit and can lead to weight gain orcavities, Reid explains. However, somehealthy oods, such as plain yogurt and ruit,contain natural sources o sugar. Both addedand natural sugars are listed as sugar on theood label. Tereore, a consumer shouldread the ingredients list to determine i aproduct has added sugars.

Percent Daily Value:Te percentage fgures on the labels right

side tell you how much o the recommendeddaily intake o that nutrient is based on a2,000-calorie diet, Reid said.

I the total at o a ood product is 12grams and the percentage is 18 percent,then that percentage means one serving is18 percent o your total daily at, based ona 2,000-calorie diet, Reid explained.

Te column is not supposed to add up to100 percent, which many people think is thecase, according to the FDA. Instead, it showsyou the percentage o a nutrient a servingcontains compared to its Daily Value.

Te Daily Values or some nutrients are

displayed in the chart at the very bottom othe label. For example, the recommendedmaximum at intake or a 2,000-caloriediet is 65 grams. Te chart also includesrecommendations or a 2,500 calorie diet.

Te Daily Values can be used to identiyhealthy ood choices. Reid added that anutrient showing 5 percent or less o theDaily Value is low; anything 20 percent ormore is high.

Tis is designed to give you a gauge onwhat to eat to make sure you get enough othe good nutrients, Reid said.

Food Labels

By Kenneth Fidler


What to know

Its no secret the key to shedding

pounds and improving your health iseating a balanced diet and exercising

regularly.

Understanding how to use theNutritional Facts Label, commonlycalled the food label, can help you

make educated decisions on whatto eat.

Though it may look like an exercise

in higher math to translate some ofthose nutrition facts, knowing what

to look for will help with makinghealthier food choices.

The math here is simple: if you

triple the serving size, you triple

the calories and nutrients, good

and bad.

Amanda Reid, a registered dietitian for theWIC Overseas Program


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Unders t and ing Fam i ly suppor t ob l igat ionsby Capt. Angel M. OvergaardUSAG-Humphreys Legal Center

When Soldiers live apart rom theirFamily members, they typically have anobligation to support them. Since mostSoldiers in Korea are separated rom theiramilies, it is particularly important tounderstand this obligation. Some o themost requently asked questions at thelegal center involve amily support. Tegoverning Army Regulation, AR 608-99, isa little more complicated than most Soldiersand amily members are aware.

First o all, AR 608-99 applies to Soldiers who are living apart rom their Families,regardless o whether or not the separationis voluntary. Secondly, AR 608-99 onlyapplies i there is no court order or writtensupport agreement between the Soldier andthe amily member. Neither the commandnor the legal oce will become involved inresolving the terms o an oral agreement. I

you want the agreement to be eective, writeit down and have all parties involved sign it.Court orders take precedence over the ArmyRegulation and written agreements.

I AR 608-99 does apply, the totalamount each Soldier must pay to all ohis or her amily members is laid out in achart, which can be ound on the Oce oSecretary o Deense website at http://www.deenselink.mil/militarypay/pay/bah/02_types.html. Te amount owed depends on

the Soldiers pay grade. Te amount eachFamily member gets depends on the total

number o amily members.I a Soldier has more than 1 dependent,

he or she must pay each amily member theirpro rata share o the BAH RC/-WIHamount on the chart. o determine eachamily members share, use the Soldiers totalnumber o dependents as the denominatorand 1 as the numerator. Multiply thatnumber by the applicable BAH RC/- WIH rate, which is listed next to theSoldiers pay grade.

Remember, a court order or writtenagreement supersedes the amount owedunder AR 608-99. I the court ordered oragreed upon amount is dierent rom thatamily members AR 608-99 pro rata share,any amount owed to other amily membersunder the regulation is not aected.

A Soldier does not have to fnanciallysupport (unless a court order or writtenagreement exists) amily members living ingovernment housing. AR 608-99 also doesnot require a Soldier to support his or her

spouse i they are on active-duty in one othe military services (unless required by acourt order or written agreement).

I a Soldiers military spouse has custodyo all their children (and they do not livein government quarters), then the Soldiermust pay the military spouse BAH-DIFF.Tis amount is also shown on the above-mentioned chart. I the Soldier has custodyo one or more o their children, the Soldieris not required to provide any support to the

military spouse or their other children. I aSoldier has other children than those with

his military spouse, he or she must still paythose children their court ordered or agreedupon support, or, i none exists, their prorata share o the Soldiers BAH RC/-WIHamount.

I a court order or written agreementspecifes how and when a Soldier must makehis or her monthly support payment, theSoldier must comply. Otherwise, the Soldiercan make the payment by a number omeans, including allotment, check, moneyorder, or even cash. He or she needs to getand save receipts or all payments made. ASoldier has until the frst day ollowing themonth in which the payment is due to ulfllhis or her obligation.

I Soldiers are obligated to make house oressential utility payments (i.e., their name ison the lease/mortgage or bills), then Soldierscan ulfll their AR 608-99 BAH RC/-WIH obligation by making the paymentdirectly to whom it is owed. Payment orany shortall must be made to the amily

members and no credit is authorized tocarry over to the next month. Any otherpayments, such as car loans and insurance,can only be made to third parties to ulfllsupport obligations i the amily memberapproves in writing.

Allegations or even proo o desertion,adultery, other marital misconduct, orcriminal acts by a spouse will not excuse aSoldiers obligation to comply with his orher support obligation unless a battalion

Commander or a Special Courts MartialConvening Authority has released the

Soldier rom his or her obligation.Tere are very limited circumstances

in which a Commander can grant relie.Beore granting relie, a Commander shouldattempt to contact the aected Familymember to make an inormed decision. TeCommander must obtain a written legalopinion that the release complies with therequirements o AR 608-99, applicable laws,legally eective court orders, and writtenfnancial support agreements.

I a Soldier ails to obey a court order,written agreement, or obligation under AR608-99, commanders are responsible ortheir enorcement. Commanders cannotorce soldiers to pay arrearages (supportpayments that are past due). However,ailure to make support payments whenthey are due is punishable under Article 92,UCMJ.

Soldiers , Fami ly members , andcommanders all have a stake in ensuringcompliance with support obligations.

Te best way to prevent fnancial supportproblems is to remain in contact with amilymembers and make sure to give them at leastthe minimum fnancial support required.Commanders need to make sure Soldiersunderstand their obligations and arerequired to investigate i a Family membermakes a complaint.

I there are any questions regardingsupport, contact your local legal oce. Iyou are in Area III, make an appointment

by calling 753-6245.

Cast your ba l lo t for f reedom : Vote Th F d l V ti


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AUGUST 15, 2008

IMCOM-K PAGE 15http://imcom.korea.army.milCHAPLAIN

Catholic MassSunday 1130 Memorial Chapel

1700 Memorial ChapelSaturday 1700 Memorial Chapel

Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel

Tues/Wed 1205 121Hospital Chapel1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel

JewishFriday 1900 Memorial Chapel

Distinctive Faith Group ServicesEpiscopal

Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel

UPCISunday 1300 Memorial Chapel

SDA

Saturday 0930 121 Hospital Chapel

Collective Protestant

Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel(Weekly Communion)

0930 121 Hospital Chapel0930 Hannam(Korean)

1000 SAHS Auditorium

1000 Multi PurposeTraining Facility

1030 K-16 Chapel

1100 HannamChapel1200 SAHS (Gospel)

KATUSA Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel

KCFA 3rd Tues. 1145 Memorial Chapel

Church of Jesus Latter-Day Saints & Church of Christinformation call 738-3011.

Protestant Services

Collective ProtestantSunday 1100 FreedomChapel

1100 Camp Long Chapel

1100 Suwon AB Chapel1100 Camp Eagle Chapel

GospelSunday 1300 FreedomChapel

Wednesday 1900 Freedom(Bible Study)

Contemporary

Sunday 1800 FreedomChapel

KATUSA

Tuesday 1900 FreedomChapel

Catholic

Mass

Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel

Sunday 0930 FreedomChapel

1700 Camp Eagle Chapel

Protestant Services

CollectiveSunday 1000 Stone Chapel

Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel

Sunday 1030 West Casey ChapelSunday 1100 Warrior Chapel

Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel

Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel

GospelSunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel

GospelSunday 1100 Camp Stanley Chapel

COGICSunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel

KATUSASunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel

Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium

Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley ChapelTuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel

Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel

Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial ChapelTuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel

Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel

Catholic MassSunday 1300 Camp Stanley Chapel

Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 1215 West Casey Chapel

Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel

Later Day Saints

Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel

Protestant Services

Collective ProtestantSunday 1030 Zoeckler Station Ch

1100 FreedomChapel

1100 Camp Long Chapel1100 Suwon Air Base Ch


1900 Camp Eagle ChapelGospel

Sunday 1300 FreedomChapelWednesday 1900 Freedom (Bible Study)

ContemporarySunday 1800 FreedomChapel

KATUSATuesday 1900 FreedomChapel

Sunday 2000 Camp Long Chapel

Catholic ServicesMassDaily 1145 Freedom ChapelSunday 0930 FreedomChapel

1600 Camp Long Chapel


USAG-Yongsan Chaplain s

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:

[email protected], 7 38-3009

Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:

[email protected], 738-4043

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:


USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:


Chaplain (Maj.) James E. ONeal:

[email protected] , 753-7276

Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:

[email protected],753-7042

USAG-Red Cloud/Casey

2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Frank R. Spencer:


Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Garcia: 732-6169

Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:

[email protected],

732-6169

USAG Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:


Chaplain (Maj.) James E. ONeal:

[email protected] , 753-7276

Chaplain (Capt.) Charlie Lee:


Area III Worship ScheduleArea I Worship Schedule Area IV Worship ScheduleArea II Worship Schedule

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact


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IMCOM-K PAGE 16http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM

Lots of fun atLotte WorldLots of fun atLotte WorldPhotos By Slade WaltersIMCOM-Korea Public Affairs

You dont have to be stationed in Seoul to enjoya daytrip to one o Koreas most amous amusementparksLotte World. Te park is centrallylocatedin Seoul, Korea; just a bus, train or subway rideaway. Tose planning to make a weekend getawaycan make a reservation at Lotte Worlds Hotel.Te park oers amusements or visitors o all ages;dining, shopping venues like the Lotte WorldDepartment Store, and elaborate shows round outthe experience. Laser light shows and the WorldCarnival Parade are crowd avorites. Lotte Worldeatures both indoor and outdoor amusement

parks. Rain or shine, visitors can take advantageo the un. For thrill seekers, theres no shortageo adrenaline-pumping rides; rom umes to theparks Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing looming on thehorizon, everyone can nd something to enjoy.Check with the nearest USO ofce or inormationon tickets to Lotte World by calling 724-7781(DSN), 795-3063/3028 (Comm) or visit www.lotteworld.com


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http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

Sept. 5-6 Rugby USAG-H Hum phre ys

Sept. 6 Team Triat hlon USAG-RC USAG-Casey

Sept. 17-20 Tennis USAG-D Camp WalkerSept. 20 Trac k & Field USAG-RC USAG-Casey

Sept. 20 Aerobat hon USAG-D Camp Carrol l

Oct . 7-10 Bow ling USAG-Y Yongsa n

Oct . 11 Pow erl i f t ing USAG-H Humphreys

Oct . 16-18 Boxi ng Adm in Clinic USAG-RC USAG-Casey

Oct . 18 Box ing USAG-RC USAG-Casey

Oct . 22-25 Socc er USAG-D Camp Walker

Oct . 23-25 Wrest l ing Clinic USAG-RC USAG-Casey

Oct . 25 Wrest l ing USAG-RC USAG-Casey

Oct . 29-

Nov. 1 Flag Foot ball USAG-H Hum phre ys

Nov. 1 Tae K w on Do USAG-RC USAG-Casey

Eighth Army/IMCOM-Korea MWR

fall 2008 Sports Calendar

Eighth Army/IMCOM-Korea MWR

fall 2008 Sports Calendar

Date Spor t Host Locat ionDate Spor t Hos t Loca t ion


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USAG-H PAGE 21http://imcom.korea.army.milAREA III

Humphreys community welcomes new principal

(Left to right) Joyce M. Diggs and Dr. Joan Islas take a break from their transitioning for a photo. Diggs will replace Islas as principal for Hum-

phreys American School this year. Additionally, 7th and 8th grades are present this year as well. U.S. Army Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette

by Stacy A. Ouellette

USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS Teres a newschool principal in town, her name is JoyceM. Diggs and she will take over this schoolyear rom Dr. Joan Islas.

For the past two years, Islas has servedas the principal or Humphreys AmericanElementary School. She recently accepted aposition in Germany as the Bavaria DistrictAssistant Superintendent.

Diggs, previously served as assistantprincipal or Seoul American ElementarySchool. Both held this position prior totaking the position as principal here.

here are almost 1,200 students (atSAES). You dont get to know all the kidsand their amilies; you get to know some.Here, you know everybody - their siblings,their parents and you see them every place,said Islas.

Te experience to develop really close

relationships and encourage more parentalinvolvement in activities is something Diggsis looking most orward to, she said.

I was involved in Seoul, but I really wantto get my hands into things here. I want toknow a little bit about every aspect o thecurriculum and programs, said Diggs.

Islas believes one o the greatest gainsor her as principal is the close workingrelationship with the military and howto work best with them to support theirmission.

Ive had the chance to have a lot ointeraction with the military here andgained a great understanding o how themilitary works, said Islas.

You just dont always jump at the rst

reaction to something. You have to really sitthere, process, think and see all the partiesthats going to be involved and how thatimpacts the process.

I think Im really going to growproessionally with this job. As an assistantprincipal, you only get a certain perspectiveo things and as a principal, Ill be able tosee the whole, big picture and be a part o

Humphreys school

name, grades change


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Splish and Splash Olympics

Saturday, August 16,20081-4 p.m. at the water park.

Swimming will be free all day.

For more information, call 754-8257.

Teacher Welcom e Ceremony

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 3-5 p.m. at the Community

Activities Center Join us in welcoming Hum-

phreys American School Teachers!

Osan American High School

Orientation Date Change

Orientation will now be held on

Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.

at the OAHS Auditorium.

For more information, call 784-9098

Freedom, a Patriotic Performance

Cornerstone Arts presents a free musical pro-

duction to thank our Servicemembers. Two

performances are scheduled for Thursday,

Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22 at the Yi Chung

Cultural Center in Pyeongtaek at 7p.m.

For more information call 784-9156.

Youth Services Soccer RegistrationRegistration will be held Aug. 1-29. Youth

must be a registered CYS member and have a

sports physical on le.

Coaches Clinic :Aug. 14, 5:30 p.m. USAG-Humphreys Child

Development Center, Bldg. 693

Parents Meetings:Sept. 8-11 at CYS Gym, 5:30 p.m.

Ages 4-8 Sept. 8

Ages 9-10 Sept. 9

Ages 11-12 Sept. 10

Ages 13-15 Sept. 11

Visit CYS or call 753-8507 for more info.

Homeschooling Moms Get-Together

Sponsored by USAG Humphreys Chaplains

Ofce Every 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30

N ew s & N ot e s

THE MORNING CALMAREA III

U.S. sister city visits Wonju, Long

U.S., ROK units conduct professional development

Seven students from Roanoake, Va. take two-hour tour, visit Camp Long

by Spc. M. Benjamin Gable2CAB Public Affairs

WONJU More than 60 1st Republic oKorea Army senior leaders attended the rstofcer proessional development meetingwith the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade atCamp Eagle, Aug 5.

Gen. Kim, ae-keun, Republic o Korea Army and Chairman o the ROK JointChies o Sta and Chie Director o theJoint Deense Headquarters, attended theOPD meeting.

Te purpose o this OPD was to givean overview o the AH-64 D ApacheLongbow helicopter, its capabilities in theght and what it can provide or the groundcommander.

Te OPD also provided an opportunityor the 2nd CAB leadership to strengthenthe U.S.-ROK Army Alliance.

Tis OPD also gives the planners o the1st Republic o Korea Army sta a better

understanding and appreciation on how torequest and utilize the aircrat, said Lt. Col.Philip Mayberry, United States Forces KoreaLiaison Ofcer to FROKA, and the CombatSupport Coordination with eam 1.

Te Apache is the Armys primary attackhelicopter. It is a quick-reacting airborne weapon system that can ight close anddestroy, disrupt or delay enemy orces.

Lt . Col . Cory A. Mendenhal l ,Commander o the 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation (Attack) Regiment, provided adetailed brieng on the Apaches capabilities,its missions, deployment and the battalionsorganization or combat.

Mendenhall, who served as an operationsoicer in support o Operation IraqiFreedom in 2005, showed videos comparingthe rst and second generation orward-looking inrared laser targeting systems andhow the system has improved.

Te ofcers also discussed the need tocontinue night-training missions, weaponsloads and congurations and attack roles.

Following the brieing, Mendenhallanswered questions regarding readinesso the aircrat, missions over water andmaintaining mission capabilities. Ater thebrieng was completed, the OPD movedrom the classroom to the showroom.

Te Apache on static display gave Kimand the cadre a rst-hand look at the aircrat

and its weapons and targeting systems.FROKA leadership examined the aircrat

rom top to bottom. hey began thedetailed tour with the FLIR targeting systemand then moved to its multi-unctionalweapons systems.

No s tone was le t unturned asthey studied the body o the two-seat,approximately 15,000-pound aircrat.

Some members o the FROKA sta tookturns sitting in the cockpit to get a bettereel or the Apache.

Tis type o amiliarization lets them seewhat it looks like, where everything hangson the aircrat, its overall size, and lets themput their hands on the aircrat to help theinormation stick, said Mayberry.

he FROKA currently deploysthe AH-61 attack helicopter. Duringtraining exercises, they were given Apachehelicopters and learned the capabilities o

the weapons system.Tis training helps to contrast what

aircrat the FROKA currently have to theincreased capability o the Longbow, saidChie Warrant Ofcer 5, roy DeGoyler,Headquarters and Headquarters Co.,1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation (Attack)Regiment.

Degoyler urther emphasized theimportance o OPDs as they urther thealliance with FROKA and create a win,

win situation.While FROKA does not have Apache

helicopters, they are under contract toreceive the Alpha model o the aircrat.

Tis was the rst o many OPDs tocome in the uture. Te CAB will alsoperorm OPDs with the Tird ROK Armyas well.


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AUGUS 15, 2008 AREA III USAG-H PAGE 23http://imcom.korea.army.milCommunity Spotlight:

Humphreys Retirement Services Ofcer

by Stacy A. Ouellette

USAG-H Public Affairs

Name: Roger BrownDuty Position: USAG Humphreys Retirement Services OfcerHometown: Lytle, TX

Q: Please tell me a little about your military career.A: I spent 22 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces. My desire was to become a Green

Beret. I served in Vietnam with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) rom Oct. 1964- Nov. 1968.

Q:What is the duty o the Retirement Services Ofcer here at Humphreys?A: Provide a myriad o inormation and services to retirees and their widows such as

Q: What is one o your personal goals to make a positive impact while in thisposition?

A: Ensure retirees and widows know retirement services are readily available to them andthat they are appreciated.

Q: Why did you pursue this line o work?A: As a military retiree mysel, I elt my experience and background would enable me toassist the retirees and their spouses, and in a sense be a way o paying something backor the great services I received rom the Retirement Services Program.

Q: Being a retiree is oten associated with the term still serving because manyretirees continue to support the military in many ways. Why did you continue tostill serve?

A: Its a way o contributing to the community in which I reside.

Q: What support programs are out there or retirees?A: Retiree Councils at all major installations in Korea are available or them.

Q: What would you say is the most challenging aspect o being a retiree overseas

in Korea?A: Medical and dental access (some services are not available to retirees and widows),also mail restrictions (limited to 16 ounces).

Q: What uture events are in the works to better support retirees?A: A second Retirement Services Ofcer position has been approved which will allowdedication o an RSO or two major installations. Tis will improve the availability oRSOs to their respective installation retirees and widows.

Q: Can you tell me about the monthly Retiree Luncheons?A: Basically, I serve as the host and settle the bill. Tese luncheons are ree to retirees

and widows and are dependent upon sponsor donations rom organizations. Currently,the Harry S. ruman Masonic Lodge is the sole sponsor each month. Without theirgenerous support these luncheons would not be possible.

Q: How oten are they held?

U.S. Army Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette


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USAG-D PAGE 25www.imcom.korea.army.milAREA IVAUGUS 15, 2008

USAG-Daegu c om m uni ty w elc om es new CSMby Sgt. Na Kyung-chulUSAG-Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY United States ArmyGarrison Daegu Soldiers, civilian employeesand Good Neighbors rom the Daegucommunity gathered in ront o USAG-Daegu Headquarters to welcome commandsergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. DavidR. Abbott, during an Assumption oResponsibility ceremony Aug. 8.

Led by USAG-Daegu Acting 1st Sgt., Sgt.

1st Class Gloria Josey, USAG Daegu Soldiersand 32nd Korean Service Corps membersmade ormation or the ceremony.

In his remarks, Abbott emphasized hisrole as command sergeant major.

o all o the leaders, Soldiers, civilianemployees and amily members, Im hereto make a dierence, said Abbott. Asyour command sergeant major, I will strivedaily to strengthen, serve and support thiscommunity, our Soldiers, their amilies and

our civilian employees.Since previous command sergeant major,

United States Army Garrison Daegu commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier (left) passes

the garrison colors to incoming Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. David

R. Abbott during an assumption of responsibility ceremony Aug. 8 at USAG Daegu

Headquarters, Camp Henry. Abbott reports from a previous assignment as the command

sergeant major of the 501st Sustainment Brigade, headquartered at Camp Carroll.

U.S. Army Photo By To Chun-ho

8th U.S. Army announces coordination or an Army and Air Force HometownNews Service video team to visit the ROK Aug. 25 thru Sept. 6, or servicemembers,Department o the Army civilians, retirees, and their amilies to send Holiday Greetingsto amily and riends back home during the holiday season. All servicemembers are urged to participate with their amilies. Family membersmust be present with servicemembers unless deployed or DY. Individuals may go toany o the locations identied. Participants will be required to ll out inormationalorms beore recording. Once recorded, the message will be sent to their hometowntelevision station.I servicemembers are on duty the day o the recording, they must be in uniorm orthe lming. Servicemembers who are not on duty the day o the lming need not be

Holiday Greetings 2008:Area IV

Local students enjoyCamp Carroll eld trips

Patricia A. Keits retirement, USAG-DaeguActing Command Sergeant Major, 1st Sgt.Vance A. Lea has carried on the work ocommand sergeant major.

Abbott departed or the CSM Courseat Fort Belvoir the day ater the AORceremony, and will begin duties as commandsergeant major Sept. 3.

Command Sgt. Maj. Abbott was born andraised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He entered theUS Army in February 1985 as a 63S HeavyWheeled Vehicle Mechanic and completed

Basic combat raining at Fort LeonardWood, Missouri and Advanced Individualraining at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.He has held every Non-CommissionedOicer leadership position rom squadleader to battalion Command SergeantMajor. His interests include gol, woodworking, Scouting and shing, as well as avariety o outdoor activities. He is married tothe ormer Ms. Kelly Despain o Las Vegas,Nevada. Tey have ve children(Brooke

(Brek), Chad, Cameron, Brittney and Brice)and one grandson, Hunter.


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Kelly Field Announcement

Kelly Field opens for limited use untilAug. 17 due to on-going construction

and repairs. All of Kelly Field will be

closed from Aug. 18 26 to install the

new running surface. For information or

questions, call the Kelly Fitness Center

ofce at DSN 764-4225/4253.

YS Soccer Registration

Youth Services Soccer registration

is from Aug. 1 29. It is open to

registered CYS members, ages 5 15.Youth ages (11 above) must sign up for

Skills Assessments. For information,

contact the Central Enrollment Ofce,

Bldg. 257 on Camp Walker or call DSN

764-4859/5298.

Intramural Company Level

Soccer League

Intramural Company Level Soccer

League starts Sept. 2 at Camp

Walkers Kelly Field. Entry deadline

is Aug. 17; register at Kelly FitnessCenter. For information, call DSN

764-4225/5217.

Daegu Spouse Association

Open House

The Daegu Spouse Association will

hold an Open House, 6 8 p.m.,

Aug. 21 at Camp Walkers Evergreen

Community Club. Appetizers will be

served and there will be opportunities

to win great prizes. Please stop byand meet the rest of the organizations

in the community. All organizations

are invited to have a free table for

thi t F i f ti ll K ll

N ew s & N o t es

THE MORNING CALMAREA IVVacation Bible School providesDaegu youth religious educationby Jang Jin-young

USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP GEORGE Camp Walkersponsored this years Vacation BibleSchool, held at Daegu American SchoolsWarriors Gym Aug. 4 8. Te theme wasPower Lab: Discovering Jesus MiraculousPower. Te children enjoyed themselves while carrying out exciting scienceexperiments, including the construction

o an erupting volcano.Vacation Bible School is one o the

most strategic outreach tools or the churchand includes age-appropriate evangelismemphasis, said VBS program director GailLee. It provides a wonderul opportunityto teach young people about the importanceo mission.

Over the course o ve mornings, Aug.4 - 8, approximately 100 children rompreschool through th grade took part indaily science experiments led by volunteers,crats, games, a video presentation and Biblelessons.

Each day, the children started outin the Warriors Gym with a session

called Sonic Sing & Play, singing songsand participating in youth religiouseducation. Ten, they broke up into smallgroups and headed o to our dierentstations including Wacky Works Crats &Missions or un crats, Cinema Scienceor a short movie, Bible Blast or a Biblestory and Hyper-speed Games or ascience experiment. Ater the childrenvisited all our stations, they enjoyed

snacks during est ube reats.Each day, the children were served

dierent kinds o snacks, which eatureddierent Bible stories and meanings. Aterward, the children came back toSonic Sing & Play or the Faith FusionFinale to review the songs and Bible Verseo the Day which they had learned thatmorning.

Te children were also given dierentchallenges, and went home wearingbracelets with the challenges on themeach day. Te children chose rom one oour dierent challenges such as washingdishes or Mom, doing chores and bringingriends to VBS.

During Test Tube Treats, children at VBS pray

before eating snacks. Every day a different

crew prepared the different treats for everyone

at VBS. On this day the treats served to the

children were cross-shaped and delivered the

meaning of innity.


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AREA IV USAG-D PAGE 27www.imcom.korea.army.milAUGUS 15, 2008Improve your quality of life through energy conservation

CAMP HENRY Energy managementmakes good sense. By managing energy, wecan cut energy waste and redirect its use to ourincreased comort, productivity and savings.Many Army installations have been able tound quality o lie projects with the dollarssaved as a result o energy conservation.

Infltration

Heat is gained during the cooling seasonby conduction and inltration. Inltrationis the gain or loss o heat due to outside airentering a building through cracks around windows, doors and through the outsideshell o the structure. Not only does it causediscomort to building occupants, it is amajor contributor to unnecessary heatingand cooling costs and energy losses.nMake sure that all doors and windows areclosed, especially during the peak heatingand cooling seasons. Close interior doorsto rooms that are not in use.n Check weather stripping and caulking.I it is old and dried or peeling, be sure tosubmit a work order or repairs.n I you see cracked or missing windows,be sure to submit a work order or their

immediate repair.

VentilationVentilation has a signicant impact on a

buildings total energy consumption. Eachair unit brought into your acility mustbe cooled and, in some cases, humidiedor dehumidied. I excess air is broughtin, a considerable waste o energy isinevitable. Energy conservation arises romreducing ventilation rates or shutting o theventilation system when it is not needed.

CoolingImprovements to the cooling system and its

operation can conserve signicant amounts oenergy. For eective improvements, you needto know something about recommendedcooling temperatures. he minimumtemperature or the area during occupiedperiods is 76 80 degrees Fahrenheit and theminimum humidity is 55 percent.n Make sure air conditioning system donot run all night or during days when thebuilding is unoccupied.n I possible, try to use outdoor air orcooling. Tis means being sure that thewindows are operable.nDuring the cooling season, windows can

work against you. In hot weather, adjust the

blinds, drapes or shades to prevent sunlight

rom heating the building.n As in the heating system, check or leaksand aulty maintenance.n Make sure that thermostats are in

working order.n Use standup ans to help circulate the

warm or cool air.

LightingElectrical lighting is a major energy

consumer on Army installations. Tere are

many possible and practical ways to save onlighting energy. It is always better to turno a light when it is not needed. A policyo Use when needed, otherwise shut themo, works best.n Mark all switches so that occupants willremember to turn o the lights.nMake sure that building lights are turnedo when the acility is unoccupied exceptthose needed or security.n I possible, make maximum use o daylightor your lighting. Appropriate use o thissource will save electrical energy, decrease theheating requirements and generally maintainthe building cooling load.n Close curtains keeping direct sunlightour or turn blinds up to reect the sunlightupward.

Compiled by Sgt. Na Kyung-chul

USAG-Daegu Public Affairs LaundryTe laundry is obviously a major consumero hot water or washing and hot air ordrying. Tere are many opportunities orenergy conservation in the laundry.nCombine operations to reduce thenumber o washers.n Be sure that dryer lint lters are cleanedregularly and dry ull loads. Keep the washerbasket and the working parts o the washersclean or maximum efciency.n

Clothes should be sorted according totype and run the washer on the minimumcycle necessary. Set times appropriately.For more tips, please visit the US Departmento Energy homepage http://www.doe.gov orhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/.

Swimming Pool and Story Field.he reason we chose Camp Carroll

as our eld trip destination was to ensurethat the growing students develop asense o riendship between two dierentcultures, and hopeully to enhance basic

conversational English skills by experiencingthe American culture, said Dean, Daegu

English Village, Koh Sang-dong.he strict security at the main gateascinated the kids, who had only imagineda military installation beore. Te state-o-

the-art Bowling Center also caught theirattention, as did the savory steak buet mealat its StrikeZone restaurant.

While the majority o camp tour

programs occur during summer and wintersmonths, USAG Daegu hopes to encouragemore visits to the camp, which serves as ameans to strengthen the riendly ties with

the local community.I consider our current relationship

with Camps Carroll and Walker to bevery riendly, and expect them to continue

growing in the uture, Koh added. I hopeto continue on with our riendship andmake these visit programs a regular eventor both sides to benet rom.

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USAG Daegu RSO clerk, Cpl. Jun Kyung-ryoong

closes a window to conserve energy. U.S. Army

Photo By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul


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USAG-D PAGE 28www.imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMAREA IV501st Sustainment Bde. drill synchronizes leadershipby Sgt. Natalie E. Kapteyn19th ESC Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL Te leaders othe 501st Sustainment Brigade conducteda Rehearsal o Concept Drill to prepareor the threat o war and maintain missionreadiness, July 28 31 in Camp Carroll.

Te purpose o the ROC drill is toorient the new leadership to the 19thSustainment Command (Expeditionary)and the 501st SBDE theater mission or

the entire peninsula, said Lt. Col. JeeryColeman, S-3, 501st SBDE.

Tis exercise is an annual event andnormally this is the time o year when itoccurs because o the major turn-over periodin the summer or U.S. Forces Korea and itallows all the incoming personnel to visuallyand verbally go over what each unit does,said Sgt. Maj. Patrick B. Cartledge, supportoperations, 501st SBDE. he mostchallenging part o it all is to understandhow each units responsibilities tie into eachother as one operations plan.

Te rst part o the exercise was they-over, where we were able to see KoreanTeater o Operation and terrain o thebattleeld, said Coleman. We took theentire brigade leadership on the y-overso they could see all the nodes rom abovebeore we go over it the next day on aterrain map.

Essentially what we are trying toaccompl i sh i s ind out what the

commanders know and what their missionis throughout the peninsula as well as whattheir subordinate units would do during a

contingency or i anything where to arise,said Sta Sgt. Robert E. Wiles, SPO, 501stSustainment Brigade.

his is a great event or them tounderstand the mission because there isa lot o discussion on riction points andi there any disagreements about whois responsible or what. I there are anygaps in support the commanders will havean opportunity to talk about it and thebrigade commander will have to make theultimate decision on what will happen,

said Coleman.Col. Kathryn A. Burba, commander,

501st SBDE brieed her intent to all

commanders and encouraged them to makeit as real to lie as possible to ensure theywill be Ready to Fight onight.

I think the importance o the exercise ismaking sure that at all ranks we understandour role as part o the alliance and makingit as realistic as possible because we areorward-deployed, said Burba.

Also making sure your Soldiersunderstand why they are here [in Korea]and putting everything into context roma political point o view and battle-ocused

point o view.Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton G. Hall,

501st SBDE supported Burbas comments

and added, Te importance is that the junior leaders understand their role andhow to articulate that to the Soldier.

Many o the senior Non-Commissionedofcers in the brigade were also able toobserve and ound the exercise to behelpul.

I was able to understand the concepto how each piece will move based on howthe battleeld transitions and see how allthe moving parts come together to makeit all successul, said 1st Sgt. Shawn G.

Willis, 176th Finance Company. Weas Non-commissioned ofcers are here tosupport our commanders and also takingaway valuable inormation we can bringback to our Soldiers.

Its a good concept and deinitelysomething that has to be done so all ourcommanders and everyone else will be ableto understand the battleeld here.

Tis exercise ultimately allows the entirebrigade to come together once a year and

synchronize their missions, goals andOPLANS ace to ace.I think the major thing is to ensure

that all the new commanders and all thenew leadership are totally ocused on thebrigades mission because it is such a vitalmission, especially early-on in operations,said Maj. Eric J. Smith, S-2, 501st SBDE.We are the only sustainment brigade incountry at this point, and it will allow us tosynchronize ourselves and give us a chanceto meet each other, get to know each other

and to realize that we are working withother proessionals so that interaction, Ibelieve, is threeold.

(Left to right) Col. Myrna L. Merced, SPO, 19th ESC, Col. Kathryn A. Burba, commander, 501st

SBDE and Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton G. Hall, 501st SBDE, sat together at the head table to

discuss key points and make nal decisions on tasks during the ROC Drill in Camp Carroll, July

31. U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Natalie E. Kapteyn

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