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DECEMBER 3, 2010 Volume 9, Issue 9 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

SeeSGT MAJ, Page 14

SeeCOMMAND SPONSOR, Page 2

Sights & Sounds P03Command Perspective P04Photo Feature Page P16

I n si d e

Defense News P02USAG Red Cloud P05USAG Casey P05USAG Yongsan P09USAG Humphreys P21USAG Daegu P25

GARRISONS

Entertainment highlights at Red Cloud:Page 16

8th Army Brass attendsKorean memorial: Page 13 Check out details of the city: Page 9

Soldiers Show Victims from attack A Perspective of Seoul

Sgt. Maj. of Army visits KoreaBy Russell WickeIMCOM Korea Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Sgt. Maj.of the Army Kenneth O. Prestontraveled to Korea Sunday andspent most of the week meetingwith Soldiers, Civilians and Fami-lies at various locations on thepeninsula.

Preston, who has held his po-sition since January 2004, cameto Korea to get a close look at thequality of life for U.S. Forces KoreaSoldiers, discuss Army initiativesand focus areas and gather Soldierfeedback on broad topics.

Among topics discussed werebirds-eye perspectives on howglobalization affects the U.S. Armymission and the importance of it -ness. He traveled to U.S. Army Gar-rison Yongsan, Humphreys, Casey,and Carroll among other locationsto hold town hall meetings withSoldiers in Korea, reminding themof their important role in the U.S.Army.

We are busy he said at Yong-sans town hall meeting Monday.The Army has 236,000 Soldiers

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston speaks to Soliders at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Monday during a town hall meeting. Prestonarrived in Korea Sunday and spent time with troops in each area ad-dressing Army-wide issues such as f itness and global missions. Prestonis the 13th sergeant major of the Army and has served in his positionsince January 2004. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Brian Gibbons

From U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON U.S. Forces Korea putinto e ect Tuesday a revised Command SponsorshipProgram policy that enhances mission readiness

while providing service members with a predictableand transparent process.

The response to tour normalization in Korea hasbeen overwhelming, with many service membersand families wanting to come to the Republic of Ko -

rea, said Col. Susan Schlacter, USFKs assistant chief of sta for personnel. The requests have exceededthe commands current capacity for command-spon -sored tours in many locations, resulting in long andsometimes unpredictable wait lists.

Because of limited infrastructure, commandsponsorship in Korea can only be o ered to aboutone-third of the more than 14,000 service members

with families. To ensure this limited command spon -sorship is used most e ectively, USFK Commander

USFK revises policy on Accompanied ToursGeneral Walter Sharp convened a task force in Oc -tober to evaluate the existing policy. His goal was todetermine how the command can best allocate com -mand sponsorship opportunities to support missionreadiness and critical task accomplishment, whileimproving the quality of life for service members andtheir families.

Based on recommendations from the task force,

SHARPT POINTCommand Sponsorship

Policy changes,Page 2


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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Offpost events and activities

Source: http://www.seoulselection.com; www.korea.net, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net No endorsement implied.

Police Blotter

The following entries were ex -cerpted from the police blottersthe previous week. These entriesmay be incomplete and do notimply guilt or innocence.

Namdaemun Market: Seouls Modern South GateModern sky-rise buildings mark one of Seouls most robust market places, called Namdaemun Market. From the widely-known, multi-floored Shinsegae shopping center, to vast underground and ground level independent vendors, this area isprobably the most popular (and pricey) shopping area in Korea. There are also numerous restaurants and modern sculpturesthat are spread out through the area. The market area gets its name from its proximity to the Great South Gate of the JoseonDynasty the f irst of Koreas national treasures. Namdaemun is the transliteration of South Gate in Korean. The gate itself, is

part of the original walls surrounding Seoul and is still standing, but it is currently undergoing restoration from arson in 2008. This fire is widely known as the Namdaemun Fire where the top wooden portion of the gate was incinerated. Restorationstarted early in 2010 and will likely take another two years to complete. To get to this area, take the subway to Myongdong or Hohyeon Station and take any exit. Photo by Russell Wicke

Namsangol Hanok VillageThe Pil-Dong area is where the

Namsangol Hanok Village is found atthe northern foot of Namsan. Duringthe Joseon period (1392-1910), the area

was popular summer resort destina -tion because of its water streams andCheonu-Gak Pavilion. It was origi -

nally called Cheonghak-dong becauseit was a sighting spot for blue cranes.Cheonghak-dong was one of the vemost beautiful places in Seoul along

with Samcheong-dong, Inwang-dong,Ssangye-dong, Baekwoon-dong, dueto its beautiful view. A traditional gar -den was created, complete with ow -ing river, pavilion, and trees in orderto provide traditional sentiment to thepeople. There are ve traditional Ko -rean houses on 7,934 square-metersof land, including the house of Park

Young Hyo, who was one of the ownersof the eight largest mansions in Seouland houses of commoners as well. Ar -ranged furniture that is well-matched

with the sizes of these Korean housesand the social status of their ownersrepresent the lives of Korean ancestors.

Visitors will nd traditional pieces andcrafts of artists who are designated by the government as Intangible culturalassets in exhibition hall.

To get there by subway take Line 3

to Chungmuro Station and its only veminutes walk from Exit 3 or 4.

Hours of Operation April ~ October, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.November ~ March, 9 a.m to 10 p.m.

Closed every Tuesday (If Tues -day happens to be a bank holiday, itis closed the next day.)

Address - 84-1, Pildong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

Jongmyo (Royal Shrine) Jongmyo is a Dwelling Place of the

Spirits of Joseon Era Kings.The rst king of the Joseon Dynasty,

King Taejo (Yi Seong-gye) built Jong -myo in 1394 when Seoul was known asHanyang. At this royal ancestral shrine,the spirit tablets of Koreas past kingsand queens are enshrined, and memo -rial rites are performed. Although twoof the buildings were destroyed by Jap -anese invaders in 1592, the tablets werehidden and kept safe and returned to

Jongmyo in 1608. Jongmyo was built with much in u -

ence from the Chinese. The structuresat Jongmyo are simple, long housesbuilt using timbers. Theyre impressive

yet have a solemn quality to them inorder to match the atmosphere whenancestral rites were performed on thegrounds.

Many shrines similar to Jongmyoexisted throughout Korea in the ThreeKingdoms Period, but only ones fromthe Joseon era remain today. Further -more, while there are many shrinesthat exist throughout the world, Jong -myo is unique in that it is still in exis -tence after 600 years, considering how

many structures were destroyed dur -ing Japanese occupation and duringthe Korean War.

Jongmyo Jerye was designated asImportant Intangible Cultural Prop -erty No. 56 by Korea on May. 3, 1975,and World Cultural Heritage No. 738by Unesco on Dec. 9, 1995. At thisshrine, the ancestral tablets of Jo -seon-era kings have been enshrinedin Jeongjeon (49 tablets in 19 rooms)and Yeongnyeongjeon (34 tablets in 16rooms).

Hours of OperationOpen Wednesday to Monday *March~October 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.(7 p.m. on weekends)

* November~February 9 a.m. to5:30 p.m.No admission 1 hour prior to closing

Admission Adult W1,000/Child W500

Closed every Tuesday Address - 1 Seoul Jongno-gu

Hunjeong-dong

USAG Red CloudDomestic Violence; Spouse

Abuse: Subject and Victim wereinvolved in a verbal altercation

which turned physical when Sub - ject threw a wooden chair at Vic -tim. Victim attempted to departthe area and Subject grabbed herby the left arm. She pulled herarm free, which caused injuriesconsisting of scratches to the in -side of her arm. Upon arrival of Military Police, Subject was ap -prehended and advised of his le -gal rights, which he waived ren -dering a written sworn statementadmitting to the o ense. Victim

declined medical attention andrendered a written sworn state -ment attesting to the incident.Subject #1 and Victim #1 wereseparated for a 72-hour cooldown period.

USAG YongsanLarceny of Private Funds:

Subject stole Victims credit card while on a bus. Subject #1 wasapprehended by Korean Na -tional Police and transported tothe KNP station. Subject wascharged with Larceny, processedand released into military policecustody and advised of his legalrights, which he invoked. He wasthen processed and released tohis unit. Estimated Cost of Lossis $500.

USAG HumphreysSelf-Injury without Intent to

Avoid Service: Subject utilizeda knife to make a series of smalllacerations to his left forearmand right shoulder. Subject wasescorted by his unit to the TroopMedical Clinic where he wastreated and instructed to reportto the PMO. He was then ad -

vised of his legal rights, whichhe waived rendering a writtensworn statement admitting tothe o ense. Subject #1 was pro -cessed and released to his unit.This is the nal report.W

USAG DaeguUnderage Drinking: Subject

did not pay his taxi fee. Upon ar -rival of mili tary police, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detect -ed emitting from Subjects per -son. His ID card revealed he wasunder the legal age to consumealcoholic beverages. Subject #1

was detained and was adminis -tered a Portable Breath Test, witha result of 0.135 percent blood al -cohol content. Due to his level of intoxication, he was released to

his unit with instructions to re -port to the PMO at a later time. At that time Subject #1 was ad - vised of his legal rights, whichhe waived rendering a statementadmitting to the o ense. Subject

was processed and released to hisunit.


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

SHARP from Page 2

available CS opportunities to Prior -ity 2 personnel. The realignment tomeet mission readiness and continuity requirements will a ect the availabil -ity of CS for the Priority 3 personnelcurrently on the waiting list. Giventhe projected ow of inbound andoutbound personnel, it may take any - where from 12 to 18 months to reset theCSP to redistribute the majority of theCS opportunities to the Priority 2 cat -egory.

By Dec. 10 commanders will con -duct town hall meetings and com -manders calls to explain the revisedpolicy, answer your questions, andprovide detailed information on Pri -ority 1, 2 and 3 categories. In addition,each respective chain of command willcontact every member on the wait -ing list to discuss how these changes

impact them and the options that areavailable for them and their families.

Well also announce changes by way of AFN, newspaper articles, and theUSFK Command Sponsorship website,as well as speci c information on ser -

vice component websites.Because of the great quality of lifeand a desire for families to remain

together at a time when many havebeen separated, more and more Ser -

vice members want to come to Koreaand more and more families want toaccompany them. I appreciate yourcontinued patience during this transi -tion as we implement the revised CSPpolicy on our way to full tour normal -ization in Korea. We will continue topursue the required funding and infra -structure to expand CS opportunitiesas quickly as we can. x

By Col. William P. HuberYongsan Garrison Commander

You may think it is too early to be -gin thinking about opening presentsunder the Christmas Tree, but whatabout the other presents we may takefor granted. Im talking about the ben -e ts we enjoy as members of the Instal -lation Management Command: tnesscenters, youth programs, libraries, anda whole sleigh-load of other bene tsthat are just waiting to be used.

As a community, we can be grate -ful for services that are o ered, whichmany people in towns across the Unit -ed States could wish to enjoy, fromindoor pools to inexpensive trips toexotic locations. Each one of these pro -grams is designed with you in mind,

whether you are a Single Servicemem -ber or a spouse with children. There isa program for almost every community member we have.

I would like to encourage you, as youbegin to think about your New Yearsresolutions, to fully utilize the pro -grams IMCOM Korea o ers to becomea bit stronger, a bit more satis ed with

your tour and yourself. Make it a pointto take a tness class or do some lapsin the pool. Think about taking a car -pentry class or volunteering as a coach

with a youth program. Talk to yourkids about Child, Youth and SchoolServices after school programs they

Unwrapped presents Army offers numerous opportunities for self-improvement

Col. William Huber

may be interested in to nurture their

curiosity and build con dence. In a way, each of these programs are sittingunder the Christmas Tree, sometimesleft wrapped, but containing much po -tential.

I ask you to stop rattling those un -opened presents, and open up possi -bilities for a new you in 2011. x


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DECEMBER 3, 2010 USAG RED CLOUD USAG-RC PAGE 5http://redcloud.korea.army.milBy Pfc. Mardicio BarrotUSAG Red Cloud Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON Soldiers fromacross across the Korean peninsulaspoke out passionately about whatBetter Opportunity for Single (andunaccompanied) Soldiers has to offerand can offer in the future during itsannual conference at the Community

Activity Center here Nov. 17.More than 90 BOSS representatives

and Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation advisors from acrossthe peninsula participated in theconference that covered an array of topics ranging from sexual assault,alcohol and drug awareness, andfinancial management to how toimprove BOSS programs.

The conference gave therepresentatives an opportunity toshare ideas and information abouttheir BOSS programs with others,including best practices and how toeffectively promote BOSS events.

Equally important to the BOSSrepresentatives was the chance tolearn about organizations that areavailable to partner or assist with BOSSprograms. The conferees were pleased

with the event.This conference was really

productive, said Pfc. Kala Rachal, who works in the Troop Medical Clinic onRed Cloud Garrison and is assigned tothe 168th Multi-Functional MedicalBattalion. I love the fact that we hadthe opportunity to discuss how tomake the BOSS program better, but

Korea BOSS reps gather to network, improve programs we also got to speak passionately aboutissues that affect Soldiers on a daily basis.

For example, Rachal cited an intensediscussion among the participantsabout alcohol and how it affects aSoldiers decision-making. The endresult was a recommendation formore BOSS programs to give Soldierssomething to do so they dont abusealcohol when they get bored.

Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed,U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloudcommand sergeant major, also felt theSoldiers active participation in theconference made it productive andthat will benefit BOSS programs acrossthe peninsula.

The Soldiers shared great ideasand had an opportunity to network

with each other and share contactinformation, Saeed said. Thedifferent areas also came up with somegreat event sharing ideas that all areascan join in together, like the annualBeach Blast and Han River cruise toname a few.

BOSS leaders in Korea have already earned a reputation across the Army for their excellent programs.

The Korea region BOSS program isone of the most successful programs inthe Army worldwide, Saeed said.

Earlier this year at the Departmentof the Army BOSS Forum in Orlando,Fla., the Korea Region BOSS program

was selected as the best overall Army- wide and the USAG Red Cloud and Area I program was selected as the bestlarge installation program. x

Spc. Marissa Warner, Yongsans Better Opportunity for Single (and unaccompanied)Soldiers president, speaks intensely on how to improve the BOSS program in different areas during a BOSS conference Nov. 17. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON The only thing predictableabout the North Korean regime is its unpredictabi lity,the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in atelevision broadcast Sunday.

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told CNN Sunday thatNorth Korean dictator Kim Jong-il is trying to assurethe transition of leadership to his son, Kim Jong-un.He implied that the sinking of the South Koreannavy ship Cheonan in March and the artillery strikeson Yeongpyeong Island on Nov. 23 are part of thatprocess.

Mullen called the North Korean leader belligerentand dangerous.He is consistently destabilizing and is only

predictable in his unpredictability, the admiral said.He galvanizes everyone around with the potentialthat they could go to war with South Korea.

North Korea is on a path to develop nuclear weapons, and the artillery strikes on YeongpyeongIsland are latest sign of his continued belligerence,he said.

Kim Jong-il reportedly cited South Koreas recentmilitary exercises with the United States as a reasonfor the artillery strike.

However, the Hoguk series of exercises that beganearlier this month in South Korea and include 70,000South Korean troops, have been long planned,Mullen said. Exercises built around the USS George

Washington carrier battle group in the YellowSea began today. Both sets of exercises are builtaround deterrence, in response to the sinking of theCheonan, which killed 46 South Korean sailors.It focuses on security in the Yellow Sea particularly in respect to submarine warfare, he said. It is meantto send a very strong signal of deterrence and also to

work with close allies in South Korea.I dont think this will be the last exercise, he

added. This is a part of the world that weve exercisedin for decades and we will continue.

South Korea and the United States are focusedon restraint and not letting the situation get out of control, the admiral said.

The South Koreans, so far, have responded that way, he said. Nobody wants this thing to turn intoa conflict.

China is also urging restraint and Chinese leadersare probably the only people who can exert influenceon North Korea, Mullen said.

The Chinese certainly were involved with theresponse at the United Nations after the sinking of the Cheonan, he said. The North Koreans weretaken aback by the strength of that response fromChina. We think it is important for the internationalcommunity to lead, but in particular, China.

Its a very dangerous area when [Kim] does this.It destabilizes the region, and China has as much tolose as anybody. x

Mullen: North Koreas Unpredictability Endangers Region


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News & Notes

Power OutageThe power outage originally

scheduled for Nov. 27 at Casey Garrison has been rescheduled

for 8-8:30 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.,Dec. 4. Affected buildingsinclude: 650, 712, 1968, 1974,1987, 1996, 2002, 2005, 2006A/B,2031-2033, 2036, 2039A/B, 2040,2044, 2126, 2127, 2135, 2139, 2142,2143, 2144, 2149, 2151, 2153, 2161,2213, 2218, 2236, 2244, 2262,2263, 2285, 2297, 2299, 2361,2362, 2369, 2373, 2388, 2398,2399, 2400, 2403, 2406-2408,2412A/B, 2413A/B, 2419, 2422,2435, 2440, 2451, 2452, 2460,2467, 2469, 3003-3005, 3007,3008, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3018, 3025,3030, 3032 and 3036. The outagefor each building will be 30 and60 minutes, except buildings

2285, 2398 and 2399, which willbe out from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Formore information, call 730-4873.

Casey Tree Lighting A Christmas tree lighting

will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m.,Dec. 6 behind Casey GarrisonsGateway Club Plaza. Childrencan meet Santa after theceremony in the club. For moreinformation, call 732-7292/6169.

Red Cloud Tree Lighting A Christmas tree lighting and

Army Family Covenant signing will be held at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 7 infront of Freeman Hall. Childrencan meet Santa after the eventin the Commanding GeneralsMess. For more information, call732-7292/6169.

Stanley Tree Lighting A retreat and Christmas

tree lighting ceremony will beheld from 5-6:10 p.m., Dec. 10at Camp Stanley between themovie theater and the chapel.Children can meet Santa afterthe ceremony in the Community

Activity Center. For moreinformation, call 732-7292/6169.

Passport Runs for December Army Community Service

will make passport runs Dec. 3and 10 only this month. For moreinformation, contact ACS at 730-3107, 732-7799 or 732-5883.

Off Post Housing All military and Defense

Department civilian employees who will live off post must attenda briefing in the Casey or RedCloud Garrison Housing Officebefore making arrangements.The briefings will be givenMonday through Thursday from8:30-9:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.For more information, call 730-3913 or 732-7824/9142.

Financial Management Class Army Community Service

will offer budgeting after-hoursclasses from 6-8 p.m., Dec. 7 andDec. 14 in the ACS classroom,bldg. 2317, at Casey Garrison. Toregister, call 732-7779.

Officers deal enlisted troops stunning defeatMichael Dungey, Company A, Division Special Troops Battalion, from the officers team eludes tacklers during an Officers vs.Enlisted flag football game at the Red Cloud Garrison field Nov. 24. The enlisted team took a 6-0 lead in the first five minutesof the game, but were held scoreless by the officers team that racked up a whopping 20 points after halftime for a 20-6 victory. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot

Warrior leaders dish out turkey to troops

Left, Col. Hank Dodge, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud, serves atraditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing and all the usualfixings from the Kilbourne Dining Facility of Red Cloud Garrison Nov.25. Dodge was accompanied by Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saaed,USAG Red Cloud command sergeant major. Commanders and other leaderstypically spend part of the day serving the troops on their installations toshow their appreciation to Soldiers for their hard work throughout the year. The tradition is celebrated by the Army and other military services worldwideon the annual Thanksgiving holiday before the leaders join their families. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. MardicioBarrot

1st Sgt. James Stewart from Company F, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, carves the turkey at the dining facility to serve the troops Nov. 25. Brig. Gen. Charles L. Taylor, assistant divisioncommander (maneuver), 2nd Inf. Div., enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal with Soldiers at 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Combat Team, and also served turkey and fixings to his troops in the 1-72nd Armor, 210th Fires Brigade and 302ndBrigade Support Battalion on Casey Garrison. Photo courtesy of 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs


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By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot

USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON WarriorCountry Soldiers strapped on a heavy load of 35 pounds and simply walkedaway from all competition during theannual 8-mile Rucksack ChallengeNov. 20 at Casey Garrison.

The 52 participants walked withdetermination through the Casey andCamp Hovey streets again and againuntil finishing 8 miles later at theCarey Physical Fitness Center.

The competition, held by theDirectorate of Family and Morale,

Welfare and Recreation, was organizedin three categories: womens, mensand group division. Following thecompetition, awards were presentedby Phillip Whittington, Co. B, 1st

Fifty-two participants charge from the s tarting line at Casey Garrisons Carey Physical Fitness Center during the annual Warrior Country Rucksack Challenge an 8-mile march around Casey and Camp Hovey Nov. 20. Courtesy photo by Jeffrey Rivers

Infantrymen prove mettle in 8-mile hike2nd Infantry Division troops dominate rucksack challenge

Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, to

the first through third place winners ineach division.The story of the day was 33-year-old

Jeffrey Hayden from Salem, Ore., wholeft his competitors far behind him.

The HHC, 2nd Battalion, 9thInfantry Regiment Soldier, competedin the challenge last year and fell shortof the gold with a time of 1 hour, 3minutes and 52 seconds, which wasgood enough for the silver medal. This

year he finished first in 59:50 shavingmore than four minutes off his time.The record of 58:12 set by Michael

Woodenberg in 2006.I felt a lot better running this year,

Hayden said. Last year I was comingoff a broken ankle, now that Ive hadtime to recover I knew I would dobetter in this competition.

Hayden said he runs each day after

work and the key to his success this year was maintaining a steady pacefrom beginning to end.

Joseph Hatcher, Headquarters andHeadquarters Battery, 1st Battalion,15th Field Artillery Regiment, finishedin second place at 1:05:37 nearly sixminutes off the past. Hatcher said heknew Hayden would be competitive,but that he would have done well if hefinished with him in sight.

I already knew that Hayden wouldbe the guy to pace off from the start,Hatcher said. As the race went onHayden kind of drifted away. He was

just better and now I just have a goal to work toward, which is achieving firstplace.

Michael Vasquez, HHC, 2-9th Inf.,finished in third place. CatherineHamilton of HHC, 2nd Infantry Division, claimed first place in the

womens division in 2:22:45. A team from Co. D, 1-72nd Armor

consisting of Patrick Butler, JoshuaCoghill, Robert Hammer, KristopherHorn and Brian OBoyle, took firstplace in the group division finishingin 1:20:48 nearly 13 minutes off the

Warrior Country record of 1:07:51 set in2007 by a team from the 2nd Battalion,9th Infantry Regiment.

Second place in the groupcompetition went to members of HHC, 1-72nd in 1:25:47.

The participants were especially appreciative of FMWR.

I just want to thank FMWR,Hayden said. The people at Casey dosuch a great job, not only providingus with these events, but ensuring oursafety, as well. I wish that in the futureeven more Soldiers would come outand enjoy the many fun benefits thatthe FMWR has to offer. x

Jeffrey Hayden, a 33-year old sergeant from HHC, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, charges toward the finishlineand first place in the rucksack challenge. Courtesy photo by Jeffrey Rivers

A group of Soldiers take a moment for a light-hearted laugh before crossing thefinishline at the Carey Physical Fitness Center. Courtesy photo by Jeffrey Rivers


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5 Senses of Seoul - Sounds of the CityBy Sgt. Opal VaughnUSAG Yongsan Public Affairs

SEOUL - Once upon a time, there was a little pen-insula called the Republic of Korea. And on that pen-insula was a little city called Seoul, home to almosthalf of the population. Someone famous once statedthat New York is the city that never sleeps, but I ambeginning to doubt the veracity of that statement.

Welcome to Seoul, the new New York.In a city that never sleeps, understanding Seoul

is about more than eating kimchi, drinking soju orthe never ending shopping; its about venturing thegreat beyond by walking the streets, engaging itspeople and embracing the melodious beats that setthe tempo for the city.

A night owl by nature, quite frequently I nd my -self trudging the streets in the early morning hourstrying to nd the hottest places and the most explo -sive sounds.

Characterized as where the beautiful peoplehang out Cheongdam embodies a mixture of poshneighborhoods, high-end luxury and o ers up an

old school mixture of musical talent. Nestled thereis the exclusive yet trendy Once in a Blue Moon, oneof Seouls best live jazz clubs. I found myself tappingmy feet and strumming my air guitar, drunk o theharmonious sounds of the band. On stage a Koreannational woman, possibly the reincarnate of Lady Day, bellows out the nest scats as she keeps time

with the drum beats.Im digging in my wallet to pay the fare to ride the

subway train after leaving yet another music venue, Ihear a rattle in the background. An elderly man withno legs and three ngers on each hand drags him -self along the sidewalk, looking up only to beg formoney from people passing by. I realize there is moreto sound than just good music. The clacking soundof womens heels striking the ground as they go fromshop to shop; the screeching sound of the brakes onthe subway train, very annoying, but a reassuring re-minder that my stop is near; and of course, the everinsistent horn blowing by passing cars because Imtaking too long to cross the road.

If youre still searching for inspiration though musical or otherwise simply hop in a cab and headover to the Grand Hyatt Seoul, in Itaewon. I had the

pleasure of listening to one of the best cover bandsIve ever heard: TRANSIT at J.J Mahoneys. Theunique band is comprised of John Deschenes leadguitar, drummer Jay Jackson, Andrea Barber on key-board, Francois Pellerin on guitar and backup vocals,and Katrina Lewis and Ahmed Lane, who are sim-ply astounding performers with their style, nesseand explosive energy. TRANSIT covers a slew of popular rhythm and blues, Latin and hip hop songsthat would make you think they are the original art-ist. Unfortunately, unless youre a guest of the hotelthere is a cover charge but its de nitely worth every dollar.

Regardless of whatever your fancy, take time toreally listen and pay attention to the little thingsaround you. Sometimes thats all it takes to really see whats right in front of you.

This is a continuation from the previous article 5Senses of Seoul Lions, tigers and sticky ngers, ohmy! which explores the ve major senses of the hu -man body. Over the next week we will conclude thisseries. But we invite you to go out, have fun and ex- plore for yourself the rich culture of Korea. x

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Left: Ahmed Lane, vocalist for TRANSIT band sings She Wolf by Shakira while performing at J.J Mahoneys, Grand Hyatt Seoul, July 25. TRANSIT covers a slew of popular rhythmand blues, Latin and hip hop songs; Right: Sightseeing of night view of Seoul. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn

Take time to listen and pay attention to the little things around you while in Seoul


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N ew s & N ot e s

For a complete list of community infor-mation news and notes, visit the USAG

Yongsan Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan

Mens Fellowship Breakfast Area II Mens Prayer Breakfast will be held in South Post Chapelfrom 8 a.m. untill 9:30 a.m. onDecember 4. Free Buffet and

dynamic speakers are provided.Post Office Holiday Hours

Yongsan Main and South Postoffice will offer extended holiday hours starting Monday Nov.29 through Saturday Dec. 18.Main Post Office opens Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to6 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to3 p.m. South Post Office opensSaturdays Dec. 11 through 18mailing windows will be open 10a.m. until 2p.m.

Boy Scouts of America EagleDinner

Boy Scouts are having a buffet fitto stuff soaring eagles for 2009 and2010 Eagles, Scouters, and parentsDec. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. atOasis Garden Room, Dragon HillLodge. Cost is $25 each. For moreinfo, please contact Tom Brannonat [email protected].

Three Kingdom Inn ClosureThe Three Kingdom Inn diningfacility building # 1533, MainPost is scheduled to undergo amajor restoration project fromDecember 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011. The 1st Signal Sports Caf,building # S-1067, Camp Coiner

will feed diners who normally subsist in the Three Kingdoms InnDFAC. Additional DFAC buses

will be provided. For more details,call at 738-7211/7214.

Walker Center ReservationsReservations are required to stay at the Walker Center. Please email

[email protected] forthe required reservation form.

Become a Facebook FanThe American Red Cross atUSAG Yongsan now has itsown Facebook page. Becomea fan today and learn aboutupcoming events, find volunteeropportunities, view photos, and

post your own comments. Justsearch for American Red CrossUSAG Yongsan.

Healthcare Advisory Council Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month to discuss how

we can improve health care. Themeeting is held at Brian Allgood

Army Community HospitalCommand Conference Room. Forinformation, call 737-3045.

Free Yoga ClassesThe classes are on Tuesday andThursday - 8:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m.at Collier Field House/HannamGym, Saturday - 9 a.m. at CollierField House, and Monday and Wednesday - 6 p.m. at HannamGym. For information, call 736-4588.

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan holds prayer breakfast

By Dan ThompsonUSAG Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON - More

than 100 American and Korean Aug-mentation to the U.S. Army Soldiersfrom Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany of U.S. Army Garrison Yong-san held a prayer breakfast this morn-ing at the Main Post Club.

The event took on special meaningthe morning following a North Koreanattack on a South Korean island thathas caught global attention.

Garrison Yongsan Commander Col.Bill Huber asked the attendees to hold

a moment of silence for the two SouthKorean Marines killed in action yester-day.

Lets take a moment of prayer for

those two fallen Korean Marines whogave their life for their country yes-terday, he said. This morning we arethinking of the family and friends of those Marines, that they will nd com -fort in knowing their Marines were pa-triots.

Yongsan Chaplain Lt. Col. Je Hawkins asked the participants tomaintain an attitude of gratitude, es-pecially during the Thanksgiving holi-day.

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Chaplain Lt. Col. Jeff Hawkins (left) addresses Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Company at a prayer breakfast at the Main Post Club this morning. - U.S. Army photo by Dan Thompson

Teenagers graduate Hired! Apprenticeship Program

Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch, Workforce Preparation Specialist Brandon Carr andnine apprentices cut cake during Hired! Apprenticeship Program Graduation at MainPost Club Nov. 30. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hong Moo-sun

By Pfc. Hong Moo-sunUSAG Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON - Nine teen-age apprentices received certi cates of graduation during the Hired! Appren-ticeship Program Graduation at MainPost Club Nov. 30.

The Hired! Apprenticeship Pro-gram is a workforce-preparation andapprenticeship program designed tomeet the employment and career-ex -ploration needs of Army teens from 15to 18 years of age. After completing all

workforce preparation trainings, the youth are then paired with a site men-

tor within Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation for 12 weeks of work ex -perience. After completing 180 hoursin a 12-week period, the youth are thengiven a $500 stipend.

The graduation party kicked o with opening remarks from Child, Youth and School Services Coordina-tor Claudette Mohn encouraging theapprentices.

I will like to really thank you all forcoming out tonight as we celebrate ourHired! youth who have been workingfor the last 12 weeks supporting Gar-rison and di erent organizations, shesaid. Congratulations to all the Hired!apprentices. You made it through. It isall for you tonight. Enjoy!

Following the opening remarks, Workforce Preparation SpecialistBrandon Carr gave an overview aboutthe program and some apprenticesshared their experience with others.

For twelve weeks, we have asked you to show up to work on time for 15hours a week. We have asked you tosacri ce your weekends to get up at six

oclock in the morning. I believe thatsa lot to ask from them as teenagers,said Carr. The reason why I point thisout is because I believe it took yourdedication to this program in order tocomplete it. In the beginning, there

were 16 apprentices and today we havenine. That says a lot about you and

your dedication to this program.This Hired! Program is really a

good program. I worked at the bowlingalley and it really opened my eyes, saidSeoul American High School eleventh-grader Synnora Peterson, YongsanLane Apprentice. I really enjoyed this.It made me think about how to act ina more professional situation and howpeople perceive you as because I haveseen some people there who arent re-ally very nice. Now I respect people

who work behind the counter. At last, Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph

Rusch presented certi cates of gradu -ation to the apprentices and cut cake

with them.Its my dream to get all the youth

in our community involved with either working for an FMWR organizationor volunteering within the commu-nity, not just hanging out with theirfriends, said Carr. A lot of them aregraduating soon, so they have to know

what the real world is like. So if I canget all the youth in the community to

just to come out and actually supportthe community, then I will feel like my

job was done.Garrison Yongsan and the Instal-

lation Management Community sup-ports all Soldiers, Families and Army Civilians with quality programs andsafe communities that meet theirneeds, said USAG Yongsan Garri-son Commander Col. William Huber.We are keeping our promise to make

Yongsan a place where community members can thrive. x

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During Thanksgiving 2010, I am very thankful for my faith and thankfulfor the blessing of family and friends.I could not help but think about the

families on that island that was at-tacked yesterday and the Marines whohad no idea that they would be in acon ict that would cost their lives. Wedont know what a given day holds,so we should cherish it, our faith andour family and friends. Tell your fam-ily and friends that you love them, andlet them know how much they meanto you.

Hawkins also thanked the Soldiersand leaders for their dedication andcommitment to freedom.

I am thankful for freedom, he said.It is the di erence between light anddarkness and you are part of thatlegacy of light.

Three Soldiers were awarded Army

Commendation Medals for their out-standing service to the Religious Sup-port O ce.

They include Sgt. 1st Class RobertForbes, Spc. David Evans and Pvt. 1stClass Bon Wook-ku.

Garrison Yongsans Soldiers havehelped make this a Community of Excellence three years in a row, saidGarrison Commander Col. Bill Huber.Their dedication and commitment toexcellence makes a positive impact ev -ery day. x

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Come out and get photos taken with Santa at the PX Dec. 4

By Sgt. Kim Hyung-joon

USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

What are you thankful for

What are you thankful for? Find out whatmore than 5,700 Yongsan community mem-bers are talking about by becoming a USAG

Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/ youryongsan! (Comments are kept in theiroriginal form)

Im so thankful to be an American. Im thankful andproud to have such a wonderful husband who is help-ing to protect our great country. Im thankful to havea healthy and happy son. Im thankful to have a great,supportive family and some wonderful friends.

Ashley Ludlow

Facebook Fan

Im thankful that I can spend Thanksgiving together with my family, and that we are all safe and healthy!

ChristineNilson Garris

Facebook Fan

Chrismtas music is playing, the tree is up and deco-rated, lights are shining everwhere, but all of this isnothing compared to how brightly my heart is shining now, as I give thanks and honor to God for blessing me so abundantly!

Im thankful for my chaplain and his wife who areallowing my son and myself into their home for a Thanksgiving meal. Its hard being so far away fromfamily and friends during the holiday. Im thankfulthat my son is here in Korea with me on such a won-derful holiday and most of all I am thankful for JesusChrist who has made all things possible.

It is that time of year again everybody! Santa at the PX! Come on out on Dec. 4 at 1600 for your chance to get your photo taken with Santa and to make sure that you get a gift this year and not a piece of coal. Merry X-mas! Courtesy photo by USO Korea

See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photosto our page with a quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and well see you in the paper. - Your Yongsasn PAO team

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Practice fire prevention at home during the holidaysBy Sgt. Adriana MarinUSAG Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON - Flames rose from acooking pan in front of the AAFES Mini Mall as theFire Department team safely demonstrated what todo in case of a kitchen re. This public service an -nouncement educated and reminded the commu-nity of hazardous risks associated with householditems commonly used during the winter season.

Fire Inspector Pak Chang-Pom, enthusiastically distributed pamphlets lled with valuable informa -

tion about Christmas tree safety, as well as properuse of portable heaters and turkey fryers. Flyers

warning about the danger of unattended cooking were also distributed to passing shoppers.

Christmas tree safety-* Choose a re-retardant tree and place it 3 feet

or more away from any heat source* Use indoor and outdoor lights respectively

and replace worn or broken cords/bulb connections* Always turn o Christmas tree lights before

Private First Class Qwentavia White and 2nd Lt. Lawson Cosseboom pay close attention to Dean Turner, USAG Yongsans Assistant Fire Chief while he explains how to contain a stove fire. Nov. 24. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt.

Adriana Marin

Tania FrielingChambers

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DebbiChapman

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I am so very thankful that for the first time in 4 yearsI am spending the day with my husband. Betweendeployments and him being here last year unac-companied we are finally a family again. Sharing theday with our Army family here. Missing our familiesin the states, but knowing we will be together again.Our good health, our freedoms and just being part of Gods plan.

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KATUSA NCO reinforces,exudes leadership roleBy Pfc. Hong Moo-sunUSAG Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON - All Ko-rean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers share similar backgrounds

as university students and receive thesame training, but U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Headquarters and Headquar-ters Company Sgt. Kim Ki-dong is aKATUSA unlike any other.

Kim, a Carnegie Mellon University undergraduate, serves with the AreaII Republic of Korea Army SupportGroup as a driver for ROKA SupportGroup Commander.

What makes him stand out amongstthe peninsulas 3,500 KATUSAs is his Army experience. Starting from grad -uating in rst place from KATUSA Training Academy, Kim has partici-pated in Soldier board competitionsup to the Eighth U.S. Army level andthe Second Battalion, Ninth Infantry Regiment Manchu Mile.

He went on to win the unit-levelquarter and year board, the Installa-tion and Management Command Ko-rea Region Best Warrior Competitionand placed third in the EUSA Best

Warrior Competition.Through competition, I became

physically t, mentally prepared, andready for my future duties. I never quitnor did I fail, said Kim. I got back on

my feet, stared whatever comes to meright in its eyes, and said I am ready.

Kim said that he joined the ROKarmy even with US permanent resi-dency for a bigger plan.

After meeting God, I have decidedto let go of what I had and dedicate my life for better lives of the underprivi-leged. It occurred to me that I should

work for the multinational policy-or-ganization: United Nations, Kim said.However, the racism was still presentin the U.S. which would hinder mefrom working for UN as a US repre-sentative. This is why I volunteered to

join the ROK army even though I hadUS permanent residency. I will repre-sent Korea to work for the UN to helpthe underprivileged, poverty stricken,starved, and untouched people of the

world.He said his lifelong goal is to help

the lives of the underprivileged.My long term goal is to install a

sustainable policy that will help andimprove the lives of the underprivi-leged. I truly believe all you need islove. That is what I am going to give tothe world; my love towards mankind,he said. My service in the army is apivotal stage of my life. Once again, I

will never quit and I will succeed inthe end. After all, all we really need islove.x

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Sgt. Kim Ki-dong, a ROK Army Support Group Soldier from USAG Yongsan, maneuversthrough a warrior task and battle drill in an urban operation. Kim won the InstallationManagement Command Korea Best Warrior Competition earlier in May. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

FIRE PREVENTION from Page 11

leaving the areaUse of portable heaters-

* Place furniture and other itemsat least 40 away from the heater

* Do not leave heater unattendedUse of turkey fryers/ barbecue

grills-* Be alert and sober when cooking* Stay with the food at all times

and turn the heat source o even if youstep away for a few minutes

Individuals who were able to wit-ness this signi cant event surely

walked away with a new perspective onre safety and prevention techniques

thanks to the informational sessionprovided.

At Garrison Yongsan, we put safety rst, said Garrison Commander Col.

Bill Huber. That means looking outfor family and friends, planning ahead,and developing situational awareness.That is something we can all accom-plish. x

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By Walter T. Ham IV Eighth Army Public Affairs

SEONGNAM, Korea The Eighth Army com-manding general paid his respects here Saturday during the funeral service for the two Republic of Korea Marines killed during North Koreas unpro-

voked attack on Yeonpyeong Island Nov. 23.Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson, Eighth Army command-

ing general and chief of sta of United Nations Com -mand, Combined Forces Command and U.S. ForcesKorea, represented U.S. military forces at the funeralservice for ROK Marines Sgt. Seo Jeong-wu and Pfc.Moon Gwang-wuk.

The day was marked by a gentle snow, which Ko-rean custom says represents the soldiers who havegone before, welcoming the two new heroes intotheir ranks.

Along with other senior ROK-U.S. Alliance lead -ers, Johnson placed a white Chrysanthemum andsaluted the fallen at the shrine for the two Marines.


WASHINGTON Movements of troops in South Korea and ships in the

Yellow Sea were part of long-plannedexercises and shouldn't be seen as aresponse to North Korea's Nov. 23 at-tack on Yeonpyeong Island, the com-mander of United Nations Commandsaid Saturday.

"Media rhetoric from North Korea,along with images of [South Korean]forces moving on the peninsula may give you a misperception of e orts

on the peninsula," Army Gen. Walter"Skip" Sharp said in a community mes-sage aimed at Americans living andserving in Korea.

South Korean forces are participat-ing in the previously planned annualHoguk exercise.

The exercises, announced Nov. 16,feature movements of some 70,000South Korean soldiers, sailors, airmenand marines.

"The USS George Washington [alsoparticipated] in a previously planned,combined, training exercise," Sharpsaid in his message. Neither Hoguk

nor the George Washington carrierbattle group exercise is in response toTuesday's attack that killed four peopleon the island.

South Korean and U.S. forces holdexercises year-round to improve readi-ness and to ensure a peaceful and safeenvironment on the peninsula, he said.

Sharp visited Yeongpyeong Island yesterday to assess the damage theunprovoked artillery barrage caused.

Analysts are calling the attack one of the most serious since the Korean War

Armistice Agreement was signed in1953. The attack killed two South Ko-

rean marines and two civilians.Combined Forces Command Dep-

uty Commander Gen. Jung Seung-Jo,members of the Swiss and SwedishNeutral Nations Supervisory Commis-sion, and members of the UNC Mili -tary Armistice Commission accompa-nied Sharp to the island.

During the visit, the general calledon North Korea to refrain from ad-ditional attacks and provocative ac-tions, and meet with United NationsCommand o cials immediately in thetruce village of Panmunjom for generalo cer talks to discuss the incident. x

Korea exercises planned long before Nov. attacks

These two Marines represented the ghting spir -it of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and I came to honor theirmemory and pay my respects to their families, said

Johnson. "Their sacri ce was made in the cause of protecting freedom and these brave heroes of the al-liance will not be forgotten."

The North Korean artillery attack also killed twoSouth Korean civilians, injured 16 ROK service mem-bers and three civilians and destroyed many housesand buildings.

Johnson emphasized that the ROK-U.S. Allianceremains ready to decisively defeat any threat againstSouth Korea, if necessary.

As always, our forces are trained and ready tostand with our ROK allies in the defense of Korea, if called on, said Johnson.

Johnson and Gen. Walter L. Sharp, USFK com -mander, are using the 8th Army Web site, Facebookpage and Twitter page to keep Soldiers, civilians andfamily members on the peninsula informed in theaftermath of the attack. x

8th Army brass honors fallen Korean Marines

Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson, 8th Army commanding gen-eral, walks with Republic of Korea Assembly Member Cho Bae-sook (right) at the memorial service. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Oh Chi-hyung


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SGT MAJ from Page 1


WASHINGTON Defense Secre-tary Robert M. Gates urged the SenateTuesday to repeal the so-called Dont

Ask, Dont Tell law this year.Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen,

chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta ,spoke at a Pentagon news conferenceunveiling the recommendations of the

working group tasked with looking atthe issues associated with implement-ing a repeal of the law that bans gaysfrom serving openly in the military.

Gates said any change causes short-term disruptions, but that the military can handle longer-term impacts. Headded that hes recommending repealof the law after fully studying the po-tential impact on military readiness,including the impact on unit cohesion,recruiting and retention, and other is-sues critical to performance.

I am determined to see that if thelaw is repealed, the secretary said, thechanges are implemented in such a way as to minimize any negative impact onthe morale, cohesion and e ectivenessof combat units that are deployed, orabout to deploy to the front lines.

Gates acknowledged concerns from

troops in combat units raised in a survey on the potential impact changingthe law, but added that he believes they

Leaders endorse openly gay serviceWorking group findsrepeal of DADT wouldhave little impact

can be overcome if a repeal is handledproperly.

In my view, the concerns of combattroops as expressed in the survey donot present an insurmountable barrierto successful repeal of Dont Ask, DontTell, the secretary said. This can bedone and should be done without pos-ing a serious risk to military readiness.However, these ndings do lead me toconclude that an abundance of careand preparation is required if we are toavoid a disruptive and potentially dan-gerous impact on the performance of those serving at the tip of the spear in

Americas wars.The working group, co-chaired by

Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, command-er of U.S. Army Europe, and DefenseDepartment General Counsel Jeh C.

Johnson, took nearly 10 months to re-search and analyze data in drawing itsconclusions. The mission was to deter-mine how best to prepare should theCongress change the law.

Gates said he wanted the group toengage servicemembers and their fam-ilies on the issue not to give service-members a vote, but to get an idea howbest to implement the changes.

I believe that we had to learn theattitudes, obstacles and concerns that

would need to be addressed should thelaw be changed, he said. We could dothis only by reaching out and li steningto our men and women in uniform andtheir families.

The survey results found more thantwo-thirds of the force do not object

to gays and lesbians serving openly in uniform, Gates said. The nd -ings suggest that for large segments

of the military, repeal of Dont Ask,Dont Tell, though potentially disrup-tive in the short term, would not bethe wrenching, traumatic change thatmany have feared and predicted, thesecretary said.

But the data also show that service-members in combat arms specialties mostly in the Army and Marine Corps,but also in the special operations fromthe Navy and Air Force have a higherlevel of discomfort and resistance tochanging the policy, Gates said.

Those ndings and the potentialimplications for Americas ghtingforces remain a source of concern tothe service chiefs and to me, he said.

The working group also examinedthoroughly all the potential changesto the departments regulations andpolicies dealing with matters such asbene ts, housing, relationships withinthe ranks, separations and discharges.The report says that the majority of concerns often raised in association

with the repeal dealing with sexualconduct, fraternization, billeting ar-rangements, marital or survivor ben-e ts could be governed by existinglaws and regulations.

Existing policies can and should beapplied equally to homosexuals as wellas heterosexuals, Gates said. Whilea repeal would require some changesto regulations, the key to success, as

with most things military, is training,education, and, above all, strong andprincipled leadership up and down thechain of command.

The secretary called on the Senateto pass legislation the House of Rep-resentatives passed earlier this year,

which calls for the president, defensesecretary and chairman of the JointChiefs of Sta to certify that the mili -tary can handle repeal without a less-ening of combat e ectiveness before arepeal takes e ect.

The working groups plan, with astrong emphasis on education, train-ing and leader development, providesa solid road map for a successful fullimplementation of repeal, assumingthat the military is given su cienttime and preparation to get the jobdone right, the secretary said.

The working group surveyed ourtroops and their spouses, consultedproponents and opponents of repealand examined military experiencearound the world, Mullen said. They also spoke with serving gays and lesbi-ans.

The chairman called the workinggroups recommendations solid, de-fensible conclusions.

Mullen said he was grati ed thatthe working group focused their nd -ings and recommendations rightly onthose who would be most a ected by achange in the law: our people.

The chairman recommended repealof the law during testimony beforeCongress in February, and he called forresearch into how best to do this.

Mullen said strong military leader-ship will be key in implementing any repeal of the law throughout the ranks.

He added that the implementa-tion of a repeal of the law would notbe without its challenges, and that

he supports the process taking placethrough the Congress instead of thecourt system. x

By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON President BarackObama proposed Monday a two-year federalpay freeze to aid in reducing the federal de cit.

The proposed freeze would not a ect mili -tary pay, and would require congressional ac-tion to become law.

[The freeze] would save $2 billion over therest of this scal year and $28 billion in cumu -lative savings over the next ve years, the pres -ident said in announcing the proposal.

Obama said federal employees must helpbear the burden of economic sacri ces to putthe federal budget back on track along with

Americans in the private sector, but he ac-knowledged the pay freeze proposal is a deci-sion that didnt come easily.

This is not just a line item on a federal reg-ister, he said. These are peoples lives.

When Obama took o ce in January 2009,he immediately froze salaries for senior WhiteHouse o cials. Earlier this year, he also pro -posed freezing salaries for all political appoin-tees throughout the government, White Houseo cials said.

Obama noted that he also has proposed athree-year freeze on all nonsecurity discretion-ary spending, a step he said would bring thatspending to its lowest level as a share of theeconomy in 50 years. x

Obama proposes federalPAY FREEZE for civiliansworkers to reduce deficitdeployed in 80 di erent countries worldwide Outof the 26,000 servicemembers on this peninsula,

19,000 are Soldiers.Preston emphasized to Soldiers the reason that

the Army is so busy has much to do with the per-sistent con ict around the globe which a ects globalcommunities and markets. Countries that are unableto police their borders have become sanctuaries toterrorists and many others are in need to humanitar-ian relief, he added.He said the situation in Korea also requires U.S.

Army involvement. I think the threat north of theborder here is real, said Preston. We serve here tohelp South Korea, our great ally, maintain their free-dom and security.

Comprehensive Soldier Fitness is another areaPreston focused on, stressing being t is part of who

we are. Its not about passing the PT test its aboutpreparing for the rigors of combat.

Perhaps as a sign of Prestons devotion to physicaltness, he started his week in Korea with an NCO

run Monday morning here, with Soldiers and KATU-SAs from all ve areas.

But, he added, there are other areas of tness be - yond the physical realm that are just as important.To be a well-rounded Soldiers he said, one shouldmaintain the other four areas of tness: Social, Emo -tional, Spiritual and Family.

Preston did a fair amount of listening and answer-ing questions at town hall meetings as well.

The Sergeant Major [of the Army] came to Koreafor the same reason he travels to many other places:to get a pulse of the Soldier issues so he can providefeedback to the Pentagon, said Master Sgt. JasonShepherd, Prestons Public A airs advisor. Prestonspends time in the eld observing training and pro -

cedures to nd out how upper-level decisions are working out at the garrison level, he added.

Shepherd mentioned the role of Sergeant Majorof the Army demands this kind of attention to en-listed soldiers in order to be an e ective liaison to

Army leadership. As Sergeant Major of the Army, Preston serves

as the Army Chief of Sta s personal adviser on allenlisted-related matters, particularly in areas a ect -ing Soldier training and quality of life. He devotesthe majority of his time to traveling throughout the

Army observing training, and talking to Soldiers.He travels more than almost any other Army

leader, said Shepherd, adding that hes on the roadnearly 270 days a year. Within a typical year, Pres-ton usually makes it over to see Soldiers in Koreatwice a year said Shepherd. His last visit was in April.Preston said that the mission in Korea is critical forstability in the Paci c and hes proud of the peopleserving here. x

Sgt. Maj. of Army collects soldier feedback

Pvt. Lee Michael Davis, Green Platoon, 602nd ASB, asksSgt. Maj. Of the Army Kenneth Preston a question during the town hall meeting at Garrison Humphreys Monday. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Brian Gibbons


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http://imcom.korea.army.milCHAPLAIN

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

The Command Chaplains Of ce is here to perform, provide, or coordinate totalreligious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and EighthU.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the fullspectrum of operations from armistice to war.

Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspxfor helpful links and information

Protestant Services

Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood HospitalContemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel

Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel

Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village ChapelNondenominational

Sunday 11 a.m. South Post ChapelGospel Sunday 12:30 p.m. South Post Chapel

Mision Pentecostal HispanaSunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel

United PentecostalSunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel

KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Catholic Services

Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial ChapelSunday 8 a.m. South Post ChapelSunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel

M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel

JewishFriday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel

Protestant Services

CollectiveSunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Contemporary 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Church of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel

KATUSA Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

KoreanWednesday 7:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Catholic ServicesMassM, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel

Protestant Services

Collective Protestant Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll

10:30 a.m. Camp Walker Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker

Gospel 12:15 p.m. Camp Walker Contemporary Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp CarrollFriday 7 p.m. Camp Walker KATUSA Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker

Catholic ServicesMassSunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker

11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll

Protestant Services

CollectiveSunday 10 a.m. Stone ChapelSunday 10 a.m. Stanley ChapelSunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel

Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior ChapelSunday 11 a.m. Crusader ChapelSunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel

GospelSunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel,Casey 12:30 p.m. CampStanley Chapel

COGICSunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

KATUSASunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Casey MemorialChapel Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass

Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel

USAG Yongsan Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: [email protected], 738-3009

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis:[email protected], 738-4043

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: [email protected], 754-7274

Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores:anthony.wenceslao. [email protected],754-7042

USAG-Red Cloud Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee:[email protected], 732-6169

Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski:[email protected], 732-6016

USAG Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:[email protected], 764-5455

Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:[email protected], 765-8991

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


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As part of the tribute to the late Michael Jackson the King of Pop entertainers sang a few songs from his early years with the Jackson 5. U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Jin Choi

By Kevin JacksonUSAG Red Cloud Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON They couldve simply called it a wrap.But like Broadway performers, theseentertainers from the 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show brought incredibleenergy and passion to their 120th and

nal performance of the season.Performing before a standing

room only crowd of more than 1,000at the Carey Physical Fitness Centerhere, they brought energy to theirThanksgiving show for the troops onFreedoms Frontier as if it was their

rst at Fort Belvoir, Va. eight monthsearlier.

The opening act unfolded withthe sound of sirens reverberating

o the walls. As the curtain lifted,entertainers attired in black cargopants and boots and a heavy black andgold jacket erupted into DisturbedsIndestructible to open the fast-paced,high-energy 81-minute performance.

The highlights of the show weretributes to the founding father of

Army entertainment Irving Berlin who was drafted into the Army during World War I and to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson.

Using a social media interface as atransition, history about Berlin dancedacross the screen as if it were beingtyped on a personal computer.

As the curtain rose, Spc. DemetriaStewart and Pfc. Andrew Enriquezappeared as Ginger Rogers and Fred

Astaire from the 1935 movie, TopHat, gliding gracefully back and forthacross the stage while singing BerlinsCheek to Cheek.

Within moments a drill sergeantdressed in World War I-era attire wasadmonishing troops for not sleeping.

As Reveille sounded, they were all

Its a thrillerSoldier-entertainers season fnale rocks Warrior Coun try

quick to formation except for Russian-born Israel Baline, aka Berlin. Roused

from his bunk, Pfc. Frank DeLuccafrom Fort Bragg, N.C., burst into theBerlin classic, Oh! How I Hate to GetUp in the Morning.

Several generations and genreslater, the entertainers delighted theaudience with an medley of JourneysDont Stop Believin, BeyoncesHalo, Im Walking on Sunshine by Kristina and the Waves and the highenergy Van Halen hit Jump itsonly composition to reach number oneon the U.S. Billboard Top 100.

With the audience already nearfever pitch, images of the King of Pop

ashed across the screen as Man inthe Mirror played. The tribute began

with ABC, I Want You Back and the

much beloved, Ill Be There hitsfrom his early years with the Jackson 5. And then it happened! He strode

to the middle of the stage dressed ina white sequined shirt, black sequined

jacket, black pants and loafers with asuitcase. Within seconds the black

cashmere Fedora and silver rhinestoneglove were ceremoniously adorned.As the familiar syncopated beat of

Billie Jean began vibrating o the walls, Sgt. Kevin Cherry from the 3rdInfantry Division Band at Fort Stewart,Ga. began to sing and gyrate to themoves of his idol including Jacksonsmoonwalk, which brought deafeningapplause.

Many of you enjoyed aThanksgiving dinner, said Maj. Gen.Michael S. Tucker, commandinggeneral of the 2nd Infantry Divisionafter the performance. These greatSoldiers here gave us a little bit moreof America and their timing couldnthave been better.

Within minutes the curtain wasbrought down on the season as theentertainers marched smartly fromthe stage to The Army Song and athunderous standing ovation. x

Above, Sgt. Kevin Cherry belts out Billie Jean from his idol Michael Jackson

during a tribute to the late King of Pop.Below, 1st Lt. Katherine Melcher catchesher breath while singing Shania TwainsRock This Country and grooving withCamp Hoveys own Pfc. Philip Plasterer.

Pfc. Frank DeLucca (right) from Fort Bragg, N.C. sings Oh! I Hate to Get Up in theMorning during a special tribute to Irving Berlin the father of Army entertainment.DeLucca, like Berlin, honed his singing and dancing skills before entering the Army.


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By Millie Slamin,DeCA public affairs specialist

FORT LEE, Va. Childhood obe-sity in America has reached epidemicproportions, with the number of over-

weight children doubling over thepast two decades. First lady MichelleObama is championing the ghtagainst childhood obesity with herLets Move! campaign, and the De-fense Commissary Agency dietitian,Karen Hawkins, stands with her in the

ght.Hawkins has been actively involved

in this battle by introducing waysfor adults and children alike to makehealthy food choices and encourag-ing them to engage in daily exercise.She has taken her quest to educateDeCAs military audience to commis-saries, publications and even to socialnetworking sites, holding healthy fooddemonstrations, writing about thepositive e ects making healthy choic -es can bring, and tweeting with com-missary patrons about how to main-tain a healthy lifestyle.

Her goal is to make customersaware that there are healthy alterna-tives when making meals and even

when selecting foods for snacks.During an interview at Joint Base

Andrews, Md., with the PentagonChannels Master Sgt. Erin Roberts,Hawkins showed viewers how to makequick and easy healthy food choicesfrom products sold at the base com-missary. This interview can be viewedat www.tricare.mil/get t as part of

DeCAs partnership with the TRICAREhealth care service to promote aware-ness of childhood obesity.

In the Pentagon Channel interview, the DeCA dietitian notes thatalthough its up to the parent to pro-

vide food for children to eat and forthe child to determine when he or shehas had enough, its important for the

DeCA dietitian fights against childhood obesity

By Patrick BrayFar East District Public Affairs

SEOUL Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East Dis-

trict volunteered to help make kimchifor local charities in November as partof the districts Good Neighbor Pro-gram.

The end result was about 2.75 tons

of kimchi, all of which will be donatedto the elderly and needy families resid-ing in the local district.

Kimchi making, called Kimjang, isa winter tradition in which cabbage

is seasoned and pickled. It is servedthroughout the year as a side dish withmost meals.

Someone asked me how I had timeto volunteer to be part of the event with

Far East District helps make 2.75 tons of kimchi

parent to regulate the childs food in-take as they get older to prevent themfrom overeating, which contributes toobesity.

Portion sizes are small for chil-dren, Hawkins explained. On aver-age, they are about half the size of anadults portion.

Keeping too much fattening food,soda and candy o the grocery list and

adding more vegetables and fruits isone way to help children maintain ahealthy weight and provide health-ier snack foods, she recommended.The best things that you can o er are

whole-grain cereals that are high inber, mixed with fresh fruits or pack -

aged fruit, and low-fat milk whetherits fat-free or 1 percent. You can also

add almonds or other nuts to get moreproteins, ber and fat. You could alsomake a yogurt parfait with either dry fruit or fresh fruit and cereal.

The lunch menu Hawkins o eredfeatured fresh wraps made with leanmeats and bagged salad; or nut but-ter with either jam or mashed banana,adding dry fruit; and fresh carrots oranother vegetable with a low-fat dress-

ing along with a few baked potatochips. Her dinner suggestions includ-ed frozen bagged meals, adding extrameats and vegetables to increase theamount of ber and nutrients; tacosmade from low-fat beef, lean groundchicken or turkey, adding beans to in-crease the protein content; and nally a corn tortilla with salsa and a salad.

She also recommended keeping abasket of snacks in the kitchen thatinclude fresh or dried fruits, single-serving packs of apple sauce and low-calorie, whole-grain chips and cook-ies. These snacks provide nutrientsthey need for their growing bodies,Hawkins said.

Two of DeCAs most recent healthand wellness events took place at JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall Com-missary, Va., and Joint Base AndrewsCommissary, Md.

At Myer, while one group of 5-year-olds from the post child developmentcenter learned how to make fresh fruitshish kabobs and vegetable cornuco-pias using whole-grain tortillas, com-missary employees teamed up withthe posts child development centerand Morale, Welfare and Recreation totreat the children to a morning of fun-

lled exercises.Hawkins explained that what they

were doing with the children at thisand other health and wellness events

was to establish a foundation at anearly age so they know how to makehealthy choices throughout their lives.

By educating the children, thecommunity and the families aboutmaking healthy choices, the youthare more likely to continue these goodhabits as they get older, she said.

Eating healthy and exercising areboth important aspects in winningthe battle against childhood obesity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle,Hawkins said. Thats why she is sucha staunch supporter of the Lets Move

campaign.The ght against childhood obe -sity involves the community support-ing the families and providing educa-tion, as well as interventions, that helpsupport the things they do at home,she said. At the same time, we alsocan teach the adults to be healthierthrough these interactive events. x

Members of the Far East district help make more than 5,000 pounds of kimchi, all of which will be donated to the elderly and needy families residing in the local district. U.S. Army photo by Patrick Bray

the demands of my job. I said some-times you have to stop and smell thekimchi, said Curt Heckelman, Chief of the Korea Relocation Programs Of-

ce.

Col. Gordon Trounson, Deputy Director of the Korea Relocation Pro-grams O ce brought his daughter tothe kimchi-making event so that shecould also get a taste of Korean culture.

I can safely say she thoroughly enjoyed it. It truly is something that shehad the good fortune to be part of and

will forever remember that short butmemorable experience, said Troun-son. This was a rst for my daughter,Tillie, and I.

Heckelman, Trounson, and otherFED volunteers used this opportunity to interact with the Jung-gu (district)Ladies Committee who organized theevent.

They were fun to work with andcertainly seemed appreciative of ouramateur attempts to help out, saidTrounson.

Even though most of the ladies didnot speak English, they were able toshow the FED volunteers the correct

way to spread the pepper mixture oneach of the cabbage leaves.

I think the local people had as

much fun as we did, especially whenthey smeared the kimchi on our faces,said Heckelman.

Ryan Tokujo, FED Financial Man-agement Specialist said he enjoyed

volunteering but admitted that mak-ing almost three tons of kimchi is hard work.

Every time we got down to twokimchi [cabbages] left, they wouldbring another crate of cabbages over,said Tokujo. But it was fun and a goodexperience. Im glad I did it.

I dont know how I can thank youenough [for] volunteer[ing], said An

Jeong-boon, leader of the Jung-gu La-dies Committee. You are real neigh-bors to us and I want to express my andall my members deepest appreciationfor your great help.

Na Kyong-won, Congresswomanand member of the Grand NationalPartys decision-making SupremeCouncil came by to support this char-ity event in her home district. She ex-pressed her appreciation to Trounsonfor FEDs help.

It is always nice to volunteer for agreat cause and everyone worked welltogether, said Heckelman. It wasnice to talk to the organizers and meetsome of the area representatives. x

Five-year-olds from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Child Development Center select fruits from a bowl to make their "fruit kabobs" during a healthy eating dem-onstration conducted by DeCA Dietitian Karen Hawkins and Fort Myers Radar ClinicDietitian and Nutritionist Beth Trainer at the post commissary Nov. 10, 2010. U.S. Army Photo by Millie Slamin


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Serving up theThanksgiving chowHUMPHREYS GARRISON General Wal-ter L. Sharp, the United Nations Com-

mand/Combined Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea commander, servesup some Thankgiving Day chow during his visit to the 501st Military Intelli-gence Dining Facility, The Red DragonInn, here Nov. 25. Earlier, he visited withand served those who ate at the 194thCombat Sustainment Support Battal-ions Provider Grill. Sharp was accom-panied on the trip by his wife, Joanne,and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Win-zenried, and his wife, Donna. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Shawn M. Cassatt

By Cpl. Timothy N. Oberle2nd Combat Aviation BrigadePublic Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON

Conducting an Overwater PersonnelRecovery operation can be a tricky mission under normal conditions, butadd high-speed winds and large wavesto the equation and the exercise be-comes much more difficult.

In fact, if the weather conditionsdont allow for a 1,200-foot ceiling andat least three miles of visibility, theOWPR exercise is cancelled. In addi-tion to visibility concerns, if the heightof the waves where the operation is totake place is above eight feet, the firstgeneral officer in the chain of com-mand must give his approval after ex-amining the urgency of the mission.

With conditions just under the ac-

ceptable levels, Soldiers from the 3rdBattalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, or theDust-off medical evacuation unitfrom Humphreys Garrison, conductedan OWPR just off of the western coastof Korea, near Kunsan Air Base, Nov. 8.

In preparation for the mission, theunit conducted extensive training.

It is imperative that our crews arehighly experienced and trained be-cause crew coordination is vital to thesuccess of this type of mission, saidMaj. David Zimmerman, commanderof Charlie Company, 3-2 Avn., and pi-lot in command for the OWPR team.On average, it takes three days anda total of 12 flight hours to completethe required training to qualify eachcrewmember to perform as a memberof an OWPR team. This doesnt eveninclude other required training that acrewmember must undergo, such as

water survival training using the Heli-copter Emergency Egress DeploymentSystem.

In order to conduct an OWPR op-eration there are two methods that can

Dust-off MEDEVAC navigates high seas

A crew from Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, conducts an Overwater Personnel Recovery exercise off the western coast of South Korea, near Kunsan Air Base, Nov. 8. The MEDEVAC unit deployed to Kunsan to support another mission, but completed the OWPR mission during their downtime. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Timothy N. Oberle

be used depending on the conditionsand type of mission.

The primary method for the re-moval of a downed aviator in the water

is the jungle penetrator, he said. Thismaneuver requires the crew to hover, while lowering the hoist controlled jungle penetrator into the water nearthe victim and then hoist the victimout of the water.

The secondary means of extrac-tion, the one that we are used for thisexercise, requires the use of a cavingladder. The ladder is secured to the

floor of the aircraft and lowered intothe water near the victim. Next, theaircraft establishes a hover at approxi-mately 20 to 25 feet above the surface

of the water while making sure that aportion of the ladder submerges to al-low the victim to climb up to the air-craft.

The MEDEVAC unit was deployedto Kunsan Air Base to support the 4th

Attack Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regi-ment, which was conducting gunnery at Jikdo Island. Despite the rocky con-ditions, the Dust-off MEDEVAC unit

was able to conduct a successful mis-sion.

Anytime that we support a live fireexercise, like the one at Jikdo, and no

one has to be rescued, our training hasbeen successful, said Chief WarrantOfficer 3 Randal Cox, an instructorpilot from Charlie Co., 3-2 Avn., anda pilot during the OWPR. Should weever actually need to extract someonefrom the water our crews are ready andhighly trained. As with anything, prac-tice is key to becoming better at what

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Community Tree Lighting SetThe Humphreys Garrison Com-munity Tree Lighting ceremony

will be in Transformation Park,Dec. 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. Colo-

nel Joseph P. Moore, HumphreysGarrison commander, will be joined by children from the com-munity to flip the switch and

welcome the Holiday Season.Music will be provided by theHumphreys American SchoolChorus and there will be a visitfrom Santa Claus as well. Follow-ing the ceremony, everyone ininvited to the Community Activ-ity Center for goodies and photos

with Santa.

Pizza Hut Re-opensThe Humphreys Pizza Hut hasre-opened for pickup or delivery service only. Pizza Hut is locatedin the parking lot just up the hillfrom the Zoeckler Shoppette. Toorder, call 754-7705 or 7706 from10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Holiday Postal HoursThe Humphreys Garrison PostalService would like to remind thecommunity to mail early dur-ing the holiday mailing season.Through Dec. 18, patrons whoneed to mail five or more pack-ages can make an appointmentto mail them from 9 to 9:30 a.m.,by calling 753-6563. The Post Of-fices holiday hours are: Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. For more informa-tion, call 753-6056.

ACS, EEO Offer Class Army Community Service, inpartnership with Equal Employ-ment Opportunity, will conductthe following workplace profes-sional development seminar,

which is open to all community employees and volunteers, Dec.13, starting at 11:30 a.m., in Bldg.311 Self Care for the HelpingProfessional: This course fea-tures learning self care to pre-

vent burnout. Qualities such asnurturing, caretaking and em-

pathy are mainstays of the help-ing professions, however, thereare also personal costs of caring.Bring your lunch and enjoy. Formore information, contact ACSat 753-3103.

Dankook OB Tours Available Anyone who would like to sched-ule a tour of the Obstetrics Wardat Dankook University Hospitalshould contact Son Young-me,USAG Humphreys Troop Medi-cal Clinic nurse case manager, at753-8426 or 010-6312-0256.

Suicide Crisis NumbersThe following are Suicide Cri-

sis telephone numbers avail-able to the community: USAG-Humphreys Behavioral Health,753-7657; Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital BehavioralHealth, 737-5508; and USAG-Humphreys Duty Chaplain, 011-9496-7445. Go NAVY, beat Army.

Soldiers from the 348th Quartermaster Company conduct Reverse Osmosis Water PurificationUnit (ROWPU) training during the 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalions field training exercise Nov. 5 to 8. To do this, the Soldiers ran hoses into a local river and purified water at 3,000 gallons per hour . U.S. Army photos by 1st Lt. Damon Knauss

Logistics troops test wartime missions

HUMPHREYS GARRISON Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, Humphreys Garrison command sergeant major, left, and Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Leeford C. Cain, the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade command sergeant major, present Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, with a token of the commands appreciation, during Prestons visit here, Nov. 29. During the townhall-type briefing in the Super Gym, Preston spoke about current events that effect the Soldiers and then answered questions. The inscription on the gift presented to Preston, the longest serving Sergeant Major of the Army, read Thank you for your out-standing leadership, mentorship, and guidance for our Soldiers and our Army. U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover

By 1st Lt. Damon Knauss194th Combat Sustainment

Support BattalionHUMPHREYS GARRISON

The Soldiers of the 194th Combat Sus-tainment Support Battalion, with its

varied companies, completed a fieldtraining exercise at Training Area Tom,Nov. 5 to 8.

The logistics Soldiers gathered theircombat gear and reported to the armsroom to retrieve their weapons andthen moved to the motor pool to loadthe tactical vehicles in preparation toconvoy to the training area. A quarter-ing party directed companies swiftly and safely into their specified areas toconstruct the overall base defense andbattalion Logistics Support Area.

The intent was to focus the battalion

Saying thanks to a Soldiers Soldier

on the occupation and base defenseplan for the establishment of a multi-

functional LSA, according to Lt. Col.Todd J. Fish, battalion commander.The LSA was secured with triple

strands of concertina wire, while Mark19 and .50 cals covered sectors of firefocused on key avenues of approach.Command and control was providedcompletely unplugged from garrison.

A Combined Operational VSAT Net- work-Korea satellite terminal, as wellas smaller VSAT systems, provided in-ternet and DSN telephone connectiv-ity. SINCGARS radios provided prima-ry communication between company areas with TA 312 phones being usedas an alternate, providing communica-tion redundancy a

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