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December 7, 2007 Volume 6, Issue 10 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Yongsan Garrison

looks forward to

big show

Page 10

Soldiers, students

learn lessons

from each other

Page 25Inside Imaginative

inventors create

helpful robots

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The Morning Calm

Weekly will not be

published Dec. 28

and Jan. 4:

Publ ishing wi l lresume Jan. 11.

Happy holidays!

Soldiers from U.S. Forces Korea and Sailors from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea listen to pregame instructions prior to the annual Army/Navy flag football game held on the Seoul

American High School field Dec 1. The Army came out victorious besting the Navy in a hard fought battle, 14-8, marking the 5th straight time and 11th time out of 12 that the Army was victorious.

U.S. Navy Photo By MC1 Todd Macdonald

(Left) Two month old Olivia V. Neubig, sits

with Santa for the first time after the USAG

Daegu Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 28.

Similar Tree Lighting events and visits from

Santa took place at Army installations around

Korea this week. Read on for additional

coverage of these events.

U.S. Army Photo By Samuel Hudson

All I want for

Christmas...

See page 25 for

storyand photos

See page 25 for

storyand photos

Santa comes to town,

visits U.S. Army

installations in Korea

Army, Navy exercise warrior spirit on the field

See page 16 for

storyand photos

See page 16 for

storyand photos


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

IMCOM-KOREA: Safety Update

Word on the street: How can someone be a good Battle Buddy?

Never leave your battle buddyby himself, especially off post at

night. Sgt. Eldeen Daly

Bell Sends: Combined Federal Campaign 2007

Gen. Burwell B. Bell

Commander

GEN B.B. Bell

Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK

is past weekend USFK personnel and familiestook time to give thanks. We are a richly blessedpeople who enjoy immense personal freedom. Ourpresence in the Republic of Korea, strengthening theROK-US alliance affords those same freedoms to

our Korea allies. is is also an appropriate time toremember those less fortunate and those in need.

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC),conducted in October and November each year,offers Service members and civilian employees aconvenient way to share their blessings with thosein need. USFK personnel have typically been verygenerous. Last year CFC contributions in Koreatotaled a record breaking $1,408,427. Unfortunately this yearsrigorous operational tempo may have diverted much needed attentionaway from CFC. Many personnel have yet to be contacted and askedto consider contributing. For this reason I have asked the Office ofPersonnel Management to extend the CFC campaign in Korea until15 December 2007. Commanders are required to use this extratime wisely ensuring that 100% of our Service members and civilian

employees are contacted and offered the opportunityto contribute.

I also encourage each of you to remember themilitary communities where we work and live.CFC offers a convenient way to contribute locally

by selecting contribution code FSYP. Moneycontributed to this fund directly benefits FamilyServices and Youth Programs in the militarycommunity where the donor is assigned. Lastyear USFK personnel contributed $52,502.36 toFSYP.

Finally, I want to think each of you for your heroicwork here on the Korean peninsula. Your presence

strengthening the ROK-US alliance and deterring aggression isappreciated by both nations. anks again for your support.

We go together!

by Kelly L. Forys, Psychologist

U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventive Medicine

Have you ever come home after a day of work feelingcompletely exhausted? Have you ever thought that taking abreak at work helped you to be more productive? e goodnews is that it does!

Taking breaks actually does make you more productive andcan provide you with more energy at the end of the day. Takingbreaks away from your computer and job tasks can enhance

concentration, boost energy, reduce stress and improve mood.Many of us have been programmed by our family members,friends, and the Western work ethic to believe that workinghard means working long hours with no breaks.

Soldiers and civilians alike often feel guilty for taking breaksand fear that they will be perceived as wasting time. Not takingbreaks has other negative effects. People may turn to caffeine,

junk food, sugar, nicotine or drugs to keep going when theirbodies are telling them to stop. e key to maintaining optimalproductivity is to take breaks to prevent negative effects;however, if you have difficulty concentrating, feel your eyesstraining, develop a headache or become fidgety, your body andmind are telling you that a break is overdue.

We wear our hard work like a badge of courage on our sleeves.We brag when we work through lunch, stay late at work, forfeitour vacations, and take our laptops and cell phones with us on

the rare occasion that we do take a vacation. We need to getback in touch with our natural patterns of activity and rest. Asbabies and small children, our bodies were programmed to takebreaks, usually in the form of naps, after long hours of playing.

Workplace schedules of the past had built-in mid-morning andmid-afternoon breaks. As our society has increased the use of

Taking breaks makes you more productive, energeticadvanced technology (e-mail, TiVo, BlackBerries, Bluetooth,and cellular phones), we have also increased our ability to bein touch at all times. e ability to take work everywhere and

never miss a phone call has reduced the amount of time thatwe spend away from work tasks and has decreased the amountof time that we spend relaxing and having fun.

Workday breaks can be as simple as walking to the otherend of the office building; standing up from your chair andstretching your arms, neck and shoulders; or chatting with aco-worker in the fresh air. Work breaks can be effective withas little as three minutes away from the job every 90 minutesto two hours. So pat yourself on the back for the work youdo, and take a break!

e top five reasons you should take a break:1. You give your body a rest from the unnatural postures

that develop while sitting at the computer.2. You develop relationships with your coworkers that can

benefit you both personally and professionally.3. You will be more focused on your work when you

return from a break.4. You will foster creativity.5. You will feel better at the end of the day and have energy

to do the activities that you enjoy.

We wear our hard work like a badge of

courage on our sleeves.

Kelly L. ForysU.S. Army Center for Health

Promotion & Preventive Medicine

Watch each others back. Helphim if he is in need, encourage him

when he has doubts and let himknow that youre there for him.

Pvt. Hwang Sang-kyu

Two Soldiers are better than one inmost cases. Learn to share your experi-

ences, learn from your experiences,teach your experiences to your Battle

Buddy. Capt.Jerry Stecher

A Battle buddy should knowhow to listen and give advice,

someone who canbe counted on.

Han, Sang-woong


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DECEMBER 7, 2007NEWS PAGE 3

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The following entries were excerpted from the

military police blotters. These entries may be in-

complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Aggravated Assault, Underage Drinking,

Subject #1 and Subject #2 were involved in a ver-

bal altercation which turned physical when Subject#1 grabbed Subject #2 and held a knife to Subject

#2s neck and threatened to cut Subject #2. Subject

#1 then cut Subject #2 across the front of the neck.

Subject #2 was transported to the USAG-Casey

TMC where Subject #2 was treated and released

for injuries consisting of lacerations to the front of

the neck. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were appre-

hended and transported to the USAG-Casey PMO

where they were administered PBTs with a result of

0.092% BAC for Subject #1 and 0.056% BAC for

Subject #2. Investigation revealed Subject #1 and

Subject #2 were under the legal age to consume

alcohol. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were processed

and released to their units.

AREA I: Simple Assault on a Commissioned Of-

ficer, Failure to Obey Order or Regulation (2ID

Policy Letter #8), Provoking Speeches, Investiga-tion revealed Subject #1 approached Victim #1

from behind and pulled the collar of their ACU shirt

and yanked Victim #1 to the ground. Victim #1 and

Subject #1 both fell to the ground. Subject #1 got

back up and yelled profanities at Victim #1 and fled

the scene. Victim #1 sustained injuries consisting

of a contusion to left the eye, but declined medical

treatment. Subject #1 was apprehended and trans-

ported to the USAG-Casey PMO where Subject #1

was administered a PBT with a result of 0.178%

BAC and was not advised of Subject #1s legal

rights due to their level of intoxication. Subject #1

was processed and released to Subject #1s unit.

AREA I: Wrongful Use of Prescription Medication,

Investigation determined Subject #1 committed the

offense of Wrongful Use of a Prescription Medica-

tion when Subject #1 submitted a urine samplewhich subsequently tested positive for the pres-

ence of Percocet, which Subject #1 was not pre-

scribed. This is a final report.

AREA III: Drunken, or Reckless Operation of a

Vehicle, Aircraft, or Vessel; Drunk and Disorderly,

Subject #1, was observed by Witness #1 sleeping in

their vehicle with their seatbelt on while the vehicle

was running with headlights on and the windshield

wipers on. Witness #1 opened the drivers door

and detected a strong odor of an alcoholic bever-

age emitting from Subject #1s person. Witness #1

told Subject #1 to turn the vehicle off and hand the

keys over. Subject #1 had to take the vehicle out of

drive and put the vehicle into park before turning off

the vehicle. Subject #1 was administered a series

of FSTs, which Subject #1 failed. Subject #1 was

processed and released to their unit.

MP Blotter

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities

NEWS

B-boyz Performance (Seoul)e Ballerina Who Loves a B-boy is a unique dance performancefeaturing a combination of ballet and street dance. is 90-minute, nonverbal performance is held weekly at the B-boyeater in Seoul. e show follows the story of a ballerina

who assimilates into the world of street dance after falling inlove with a B-boy. e performance schedule is: Mondays andTuesdays at 8 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday at 4 p.m. and8 p.m.; Sundays and holidays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. For moreinformation, visit www.koreainmotion.com or www.sjbboyz.com or call 02-336-5377 for booking.

Happy Christmas (Seoul)Lotte World Lotte Worlds Happy Christmas Festival, will runthrough Dec. 25 and features a magical parade with artificial

snow falling from inside a holiday glass dome. More than 50snow fans shower onlookers with artificial snow during the event.e fans will operate from 27p.m., while 2 million Christmaslight bulbs illuminate the front entrance and nearby walkways,transforming the park into a cozy nighttime wonderland. EverySaturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., 50 performers inSanta costumes enter an ice rink to perform an ice show along

with a chorus of Christmas carols. For information, visit www.tour2korea.com

Hot springs (Mt. Seorak)Sorak Waterpia is a hot spring theme park located nearMt. Seorak where 3,000 tons of sodium carbonate water istransferred from underground springs daily and maintained at49 degrees Celsius. e resort has something for everyone withits indoor, open-air hot spring tubs, swimming pools, water

slides and a waterfall to an outdoor area designated for couples.e open-air hot spring bath overlooks the East Sea to one sideand the Taebaek Mountain Range to the other. e open-airspring bath is one of Sorak Waterpias most popular facilities.For information, visit www.tour2korea.com

The B-boyz are a popular modern street dance group known throughout Korea for their engaging performances featuring acrobatic break dancing.

The Ballerina Who Loves a B-boy performace remains a hit since first taking the stage in 2005. U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Phillip Turner

Ski Fest (Yongpyong Resort)e Fun Ski & Snow Festival will be held in YongpyongResort on various dates from December 2007 until March2008. is ski tour program includes daytime activities suchas ski instruction, amateur ski competitions, snowboardcompetitions, and sledding competitions. Evening eventsfeature Korean traditional dance and music performances.is year, in celebration of the events 10th year anniversary,there are also a number of additional special events, discountsand free gifts for visitors. Yongpyong Resort is especially

well-known among skiers for its beauty and the quality ofsnow. Yongpyong Resort is known as the Alps of the KoreanPeninsula. Festival events scheduled for December are: Dec.9-12 and Dec. 16-19. For information about this and otherskiing events and resorts in Korea, visit www.tour2korea.

com

Everland Christmas (Seoul)Everland celebrates its Christmas Holiday Fantasy eventthrough Dec. 25. Everland, which features a zoo, amusementpark, tobogganing field, and botanical garden will bedecorated under the theme of Romantic Christmas thisholiday season. Featuring 500 glowing Christmas trees inthe Magic Garden offers elements of romance and magic..Real fir trees were used in putting together the Christmastree forest, with a grand Christmas tree at the heart ofthe Magic Garden. In order to fully take in the beauty ofthe Magic Garden, its best to visit at night. e beautifullighting ceremony is followed by a spectacular multimediashow, Magic in the Sky. A Christmas tunnel located nearthe front entrance to the theme park is another must-see

attraction. In keeping with the holiday spirit, a 28-memberCaroling Choir, boasting 11 floats, and 109 performerscomes together to produce a Christmas Parade and musicalcalled the New Carol Fantasy. For information, visit www.tour2korea.com

Youre Invited !

All Morale Welfare and

Recreation patrons are

invited to a Holiday

Party at the Sung Nam

Golf Course on Dec. 15

from 5 10 p.m.

Lots of food, entertain-

ment and prizes!


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Col. Daniel Cottrell, United States Army Contracting Command Korea commander, tacked on

unit patches during a patch change ceremony Nov. 21 Courtesy Photo

Unit sticks together

by Dan Wilkinson

CFC/USFK OPSEC Program Manager

Dumpster diving is an internationallyrecognized strategy to obtain information.Its common knowledge that identitythieves dumpster dive looking forcredit or debit card receipts, bank andtax statements, insurance papers, medicalrecords, prescription labels, or anything elsethat provides a name, address, or telephonenumber.

Armed with this information, criminalscan gather enough information about youto assume your identity and cause years of

financial problems and stress.Criminals arent the only ones out theredumpster diving.

ink about what you throw out in thetrash everyday while at work. A recall rostertoday, a unit budget forecast yesterday, a

weapon technical manual last week, twoweeks ago you threw out the results of themost recent command inspection.

Now youre getting ready to toss thatextra copy of your commanders itineraryfor his upcoming travels. Stop and shredit.Its true that the majority of the paper thatgets tossed in the trash is probably harmless

when it stands alone.However, when that piece of paper is

combined with the harmless pieces ofpaper gathered over the last week, month,year, or 20 years, an adversary couldpossess volumes of valuable informationinformation they can exploit to analyze ourunit readiness and operational l imitations,to disrupt or delay our missions, andpossibly, cause damage to our assets or harmour personnel.

How do we prevent this from happening?One of the easiest and surest OperationsSecurity (OPSEC) measures shred.

Combined Forces Command recentlyreleased an order that all work-relatedand personal papers/documents should beshredded. is mandate is also stated inUSFK Command Policy Letter #24.

Some tips to ensure your unitsinformation is not being exploited bydumpster divers:

Shred all work-related and personalpapers.

Use appropriate shredder for the typeof information being safeguarded (i.e., use

only GSAapproved shredders for classifiedpapers). Never use strip shredders or tear

sensitive papers by hand; adversaries caneasily reconstruct the pieces.

Ensure others in your organization areadhering to the shred policy; periodicallylook in wastepaper baskets and nearbydumpsters for papers.

Watch for suspicious activities andindividuals rummaging through trashreceptacles; if this is witnessed, challengethe individual(s) and report it immediatelyto OPSEC/security officer or counter-intelligence agency.

Did I mention to shred everything?Dumpster Diving: Its a dirty job, but

somebodys gotta do it and rest assured,they are out there doing it and you, yourfamily, or your unit could pay the price.

If you have any questions or concerns,contact Dan Wilkinson, CFC/USFKOPSEC Program Manager at 723-2149 [email protected].

Dumpster Diving:New international sport?

Patch ceremony marks new beginning


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USAG-RC PAGE 5www.imcom.korea.army.milAREA I

A local college band parades down the avenue during USAG-Caseys Mardi Gras celebration March 10. This event was recognized for its uniqueness as a Morale Welfare and Recreation event

for the Garrison Community Recreation Program award.The Mardi Gras parade was just one of many MWR events scheduled throughout the year. U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

Red Cloud wins garrison recreation program award

Asian ladies in traditional Korean dress serve

customers during USAG-RC Asian Pacific

American Day in front of Mitchells Club at

Red Cloud.U.S. Army photo by Jim Cun-

ningham

Ron Fortin, MWR community recreation divi-

sion director, stands in front of USAG-Caseys

Community Activity Center after the award

was announced.U.S. Army photo by Jim

Cunningham

Soldiers sharpen their combat skills and have

fun doing it during the BOSS Paint Ball Cham-

pionship held during the rating period for the

GCRP award at USAG-Caseys paintball

field. U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

by Jim Cunningham

USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG RED CLOUD Morale, Welfare and Recreat ion in USAG-Casey earned the top prize in garrisonrecreation community programming for June 2006 through May 2007. Majorcommunity events, which incorporatedprogramming by multiple activities, sports,

recreation, entertainment, clubs and BetterOpportunities for Unaccompanied andSingle Soldiers, are the focus of the award.e award will be presented to Col. LarryPepper Jackson, USAG-RC garrisoncommander and MWR staff in a ceremonylater this month.

is is part of an overall program MWRfolks do every year, said Ron Fortin, MWRcommunity recreation division director.ey send out to all the installations andask for nominations in various categories.

In past years, MWR activities providedgreat programs, but were victims of beingprogrammed in isolation, according toFortin. Combining the same programming

as special events or nonfacility based events,provided a robust program that attractedmore participants and spectators.

We have done several things in the way we approach and create different eventsthat made our programs more attractive,Fortin said. We had a Labor Day party,which we themed Wild, Wild West. Wecreated Western store fronts to give the area

the feel of a Wild West show. Furthermore,we created a variety of games, activities andcontests around a theme to complete theexperience for the customer.

is type of programming was a familyeffort made by all those working in MWRdepartments, according to Fortin.

This award puts a lot of light oneveryone in the MWR arena, Fortin said.e marketing folks, and the folks who

run the clubs, sports and recreation; it wascombined effort made by all our peoplecoming together and creating programs likethe Haunted Insane Mansion, the Wild,Wild West Labor Day party, and the MardiGras celebration.

One event in particular stood out to thenominating committee. e Haunted InsaneMansion was a unique event conceived andcreated by the entertainment section ofMWR, according to Fortin.

Each room in the mansion had atheme, Fortin said. Each participatingSoldiers unit competed with other units tosee who could develop the most creative,scariest room in the mansion. In addition

to the 700 paid customers, more than150 Soldiers participated in the event asactors, stage designers, makeup artist andthe like.

The Mardi Gras celebration is alsomentioned in the award because it is uniquein partnering with the American Red Cross

See Award Page 7


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Korean American Friendship

The Korean American Friendship Holiday

Concert will be held Dec. 12. For more

information call: 732-9434.

AER ScholarshipsArmy Emergency Relief offers free money

for education. The 2008-09 Army Emer-

gency Relief Scholarship Program scholar-

ships are now available on the AER web-

site: www.aerhq.org. For more information

call: 730-3142.

Health clinic needs foreign language

speakers

CRC Health clinic would like to extend an

invitation for volunteers to assist with trans-

lation. This is an opportunity for anyone in

the community including active duty or fam-

ily members to be involved in taking care

of Soldiers. Language barriers in providing

access to medical translators has been

identified as a JCAHO patient safety goal.

We are looking to compile a list of anyonewith foreign language ability (not Korean,

we have several Korean speaking employ-

ees). Our goal is to provide a phone ros-

ter of these translators who could then be

called to assist with translation, usually via

telephone. In particular, Tagolog and Japa-

nese would be useful but any language

is a great help. For more information call:

732-7373.

Emergency/Urget Situation Help

Get help by calling 730-5906 for USAG-

Casey Fire Station or Military Police in the

Dongducheon Area. Call 732-9117 for Red

Cloud Fire Station or Military Police in the

Uijeongbu area. Call 730-4357 to get help

if contemplating suicide or if feeling de-

pressed call: 730-4303.

Army Soldier Show

Seeks Soldier Performers

and Technicians

Nominatins for Soldier performers, techni-

cians for the 2008 Army Soldier Show are

due by Dec. 28. Send nominations to 2008

Selection Committee, P.O. Box 439, Fort

Belvoir, Va., 22060. Performers can be

vocalists, dncers, musicians and specialty

acts.

BOSS Hoop it Up

BOSS will host a Christmas Hoop-It-Up

Slam/Jam Basketball Jamboree Extrava-

ganza at the USAG-Casey Hanson Gym

Dec. 22. The contest will consist of a vari-

ety of basketball individual challenges and

a 3 on 3 tournament. It will also include Hip

Hop dance demonstrations. For more infor-

mation call: 732-9190.

Mandatory Spouses

Orientation Program

The Spouses Orientation Program is

scheduled for Dec. 11 in the ACS class-

room in building 2317. The program will be

in the MWR conference room building S-16

on USAG-RC Dec. 18. For more informa-

tion call: 732-5883.

New Hours for

Pass and Vehicle Registration

Effective Dec. 10, USAG-Casey and

USAG-RC Pass and Vehicle Registration

office hours will be 9 a.m. to noon and 1

to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and

Friday. Thursdays the offices will be closed

from 1 to 4 p.m. The offices will close on

the last Thursday of the month. For all com-

bined U.S. and Korean holidays the offices

will be closed. For more information call:

732-9103.

News & Notes

THE MORNING CALMAREA I

Cottage serves up special dishes

Natalia Levtchenko (center) instructs the ladies of the Pear Blossom Cottage how to make pierogi during cooking class Nov. 30 on USAG-

RC. Courtesy Photo.

This master chef demonstrates the finer arts

of pierogi making during cooking class at the

USAG-RC Pear Blossom Cottage Nov. 30.

Courtesy photo.

by Pfc. Matthew Bergfelt

USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG RED CLOUD WithChristmas less than a month away, the PearBlossom Cottage at USAG-Red Cloud

continues to run their monthly cooking classfor military families. e class is voluntarilyrun by cottage manager Natalia Levtchenko,who has been operating the cottage for fouryears.

Once a month Levtchenko brings arecipe to the cottage, a division of Morale,Welfare and Recreation, and teaches the women who attend how to prepare therecipe. e class prepares a variety of foodfrom various countries, not limited toKorean or American dishes. Fridays classwas a lesson on how to make the Europeandish pierogi.

e first step was making the dough forthe pierogis, which the women in attendance

achieved by kneading and flattening it. eythen cut small circles out of the dough andbrought the pieces to another table. epierogi filling was then placed inside thedough. ere were three types of filling:cheese and mashed potato, cabbage andplain mashed potatoes. e women thenfolded the dough over the filling and placedthe pierogis in a pot of boiling water. e

cooking time was 10-15 minutes.Tis class is not just for women. Its for

all Family members who want to learn a newrecipe that they would like to cook for theirFamily, Levtchenko said. Te sole purposeof the class is to help Soldiers bond with their

families and help share their new cookingskills with their Families.

Levtchenko said the cottage is a home awayfrom home for spouses in similar situations,most accompanying their husbands whileon tour in Korea. Pear Blossom is a placefor spouses to reach out to each other and agood place to find friends.

Furthermore, Levtchenko is alsoresponsible for holding art and Koreanclasses at the cottage, while also arrangingbaby showers for expectant mothers.

Tis is a positive environment for allspouses, and I encourage those who haventbeen here yet to attend one of the classes,Levtchenko said.

Levtchenko explained pierogi is aEuropean dish mainly found in Poland,Hungary and Russia. Every month the classcooks a dish from another country, as six ofthe women in the class are from differentcountries.

Its a good thing when a woman cancook, Levtchenko said. It brings familiestogether through the use of culinary arts.


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to provide funds for disaster relief.ese events are all highly successful

major events because of total communityparticipation, Fortin said. e formationsof partnerships and the interest of thecommunity coming together are outstandingin every way. There is something foreveryone and so everyone shows up andmakes the events happen.

e technique used to bring in all thepeople within the community of WarriorCountry to make sure these programs aresuccessful is simple and effective, accordingto Fortin.

We find staff members with the skillsand abilities required to make a programsuccessful, Fortin said. This consistsof marketing, recreation, entertainment,

business and club managers. We havestaff from all the camps and all MWRactivities working together in programswhere members come from different MWRdivisions to ensure we have all the skills andresources we need for success.

e unique and creative special eventsare not the only events reviewed by theselecting committee. Most of the ongoing

programs are unique and commendableas popular sources for entertainment forSoldiers, civilians and their families.Wehad a Korean American Pool Tournament,which fostered a lot of fun and interactionbetween Korean and American players,Fortin said.

MWR partnered with the 2nd InfantryDivision Band and Armed Forces Network to

enhance the special events of the Mardi Gras,4th of July, and several other enter tainmentprograms where the 2ID show band andthe network made the programs moreentertaining.

Local colleges participate in sportingcompetitions on the different garrisons,and MWR in turn, makes use of thosecollege facilities, that the garrison lacks, forincreasing the sporting events for Soldiers.

All our MWR facilities are open toKorean employees and their guests, and we

encourage them to use our facilities andinteract with our community, Fortin said.It increases understanding of both culturesand makes for good working conditionswith our neighbors.

MWR programs support local Englishspeaking private schools and allow themthe use of recreation facilities when they areavailable. e chaplains and the swimming

pool staff sponsor a program for childrenfrom nearby orphanages to use the facilityfor swimming in low use periods.

A Good Neighbor English LanguageProgram is conducted using MWRrecreation, USAG Casey and United ServicesOrganization resources to bring local Koreanchildren on posts for English lessons.

All these types of programs ensurethe community benefits by being able tointeract with American Soldiers and learnmore about the American way of life, Fortin

said. In this way we foster understandingbetween our cultures.Possibly, the amount of programs we

had going on during the fiscal year periodis responsible for our award, Fortin said.Tey were large programs that requiredan unusual amount of organization andexpertise to be successful.

Santa visits children during Christmas tree lighting at Red Cloud

Children of USAG-Red Cloud delight in the many goodies Santa Claus has in his bag during the Christmas tree lighting at Freeman Hall Nov. 30 . U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

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Yongsan shows holiday spirit

(Top) More than 20 Harley Davidson bikers deliver toys Dec. 1 to Marine Staff Sgt. Nathan Natchkeat the Main Exchange in support of Toys for Tots, the annual toy donation drive sponsored by theMarine Corps Reserve. Donation bins are available at the PX and Four Seasons, and the toys willbe delivered to orphanages in remote areas. (Above) Sadie Moore, 3, sits with Santa Claus Dec.1 atthe Yongsan exchange. Santa, sponsored by the USO, will be at the PX Dec. 8, 15 and 22 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Kim Sang-wook

by Pfc. Im Jin-min

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Garrisonchapels raised nearly $20,000 throughofferings and donated the money Dec. 5to a medical clinic near the DMZ.

Col. Dave Hall, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan commander, presented a check for$19,733.87 to officials from the ShalomHouse, a Christian Servicemens Centerfor Soldiers at Dongduchon, 25 milesnorth of Seoul.

The funds, collected during chapelservices Oct. 19-21, will support theShalom Houses Rafael Clinic. e clinicprovides medical care to third-countrynationals living and working in Korea. U.S.

and Korean military and civilian medicalcare providers donate time and services.

I think its great when we are able

to join forces with every element of ourcommunity to help people who really

have some needs and are not met inany other way, said Chaplain (Lt. Col.)

James King, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsanchaplain. Those helping include theKoreans, Americans, and people fromother countries as well. It includes themilitary and the civilian. It includespeoples from all of our chapels, all of ourfaith groups.

e Shalom House was established in1968. Its a joint venture with participationfrom the Korean community, the Americancommunity, and Korean and Americanmilitary community, King said.

Bill Meyers, Shalom House director,said he is grateful for the donation. e

facility has recently been falling short offinances, so the timing was perfect. ankyou.

Community donates$20,000 to local clinic

YONGSAN GARRISON

e 2ndBattalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment diningfacility at K-16 Air Base won this yearsanksgiving Day best-decorated diningfacility competition.

Three Kingdoms Inn on YongsanGarrison was runner-up. Each DFAC didan outstanding job going outside and beyondnormal day-to-dauy operations, said Larry

K-16 wins 2007 best decorated DFAC contest

Graham, food program manager for U.S.Army Garrison-Yongsan.He thanked the food service staff members

at USAG-Yongsans six DFACs for their hardwork on the anksgiving Day meal. Youare all winners and contributed so muchproviding your Commander, units, Soldiers,and guests with a superb meal in a greatdecorated environment.

by Sgt. Kim Sang-wook


YONGSAN GARRISON More than40 local university students visited YongsanGarrison Nov. 30 as part of the U.S. ForcesKorea Good Neighbor Program.

e U.S Embassy invited SoonchunhyangUniversity students to give a brief about U.Sand Korea relations, said An Chang-sin,U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan communityrelations officer. Most of the students

are Americans, but this tour is to informthem how service members live in a foreigncountry.

Soonchunhyang University exchangestudents, mostly from the U.S., came toKorea for the interrelationship program toexperience different culture and study in aforeign environment.

Our school has an English program for

current students to enhance language skillsas well as provide new cultural experiencefor both Korea and U.S. students, said Choi

Woon-sang, Soonchunhyang Universityprofessor of law. U.S students like cominginside the Garrison to enjoy the atmospheresimilar to the States.

e three-hour tour consisted of lunchat the Commiskeys, a presentation on theU.S. relocation process, and a bus tour ofthe post.

Yongsan Garrison is bigger than I

thought, said Luke Bumarem, whos anexchange student from Hawaii. I had a nicetime. It feels like I am back at home.

Bumarem said he liked how the facilitiesresemble those in the States.

It looks like a small U.S society,added Lee Young-chan, also a student fromSoonchunhyang University. I cant believethere is a place like this inside Seoul.


YONGSAN GARRISON A smokedetector alerted a family in time to extinguisha mattress fire Nov. 19 and avoid personalinjury, prompting fire safety officialsto remind off-post residents to install

appropriate smoke detectors.Many homes and apartments off-post

are equipped with only heat detectors,said Chief Alex Temporado, U.S. ArmyGarrison-Yongsan fire chief. Heat detectorstake a lot longer to sound off than smokedetectors. In many cases, by the time a heatdetectors alarm goes off, its too late.

Temporado said in most fires, the smokeoverwhelms victims first, so its even moreimportant to have a smoke detector.

He cited a case in March 2005 in which acandle started a fire in a Soldiers apartmentin Seoul that injured a mother, while themothers child and grandmother narrowlyescaped injury.

A gust of wind through an open window

blew the curtains into the house, knockingover a candle. The candle caught thefurniture on fire and spread the fire quicklythroughout the bedroom and apartment.e damages to the apartment were severe;that is why it is so important to have rentersinsurance, too, Temporado said.

e mother was in the shower at the timeand the child and the grandmother wereasleep in another room. By the time the heatdetector went off and alerted the mother, it

was almost too late.ey all survived, but the mother suffered

severe steam burns while attempting toextinguish the large bedroom fire. A smokedetector would have given them a lot moretime to either get out of the house withoutinjuries or douse the incipient fire with a fireextinguisher, Temporado said.

For off-post residents, smoke detectorsare available for issue through the housingoffice. For information on available rentersinsurance, please contact the USAG-Y Fire

Department at 738-4907.

University students tour Garrison

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Community Services Holiday Hours

Holiday operating hours for communityservice organizations are posted on-lineat the Yongsan Garrisons official website at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil.

On the home page, look for the YongsanRadar icon to find operating hours forArmy and Air Force Exchange Servicefacilities; Morale, Welfare and Recreationprograms; and community religiousservices and programs. Operating hoursfor USAG-Yongsan dining facilities arelocated in the Community Happeningssection.

Volunteer Recognition

The Army Volunteer Corps is now ac-cepting nominations for Volunteer of theQuarter for the fourth quarter period ofOctober-December. Any organizationcan nominate a volunteer. The deadlineis Dec. 21. Volunteer nominees will behonored at a ceremony 1-3 p.m. Jan. 4 at

Army Community Services in Bldg. 4106.For information and nomination forms, call738-7510.

Immigration Process Briefing

An immigration briefing by the U.S. Em-bassy is 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Com-munity Services Building. The topics willcover how to bring family members tothe United States, visa categories, thebenefits of filing for immigration and otherrelated topics. For information, call 738-7505.

Hospital Services Limited Dec. 14

The 121st Combat Support Hospital willhave limited services 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dec. 14. Patients should plan accord-

ingly.

Seoul Secrets

Army Community Service will present anew program designed for newly arrivedpersonnel, Seoul Secrets, scheduledfor 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 16. Participantswill learn about the various transportationchoices in Seoul such as the subway sys-tem, local and express buses, and more.For information, call 738-7505.

Free Korean Language Classes

Korean language classes are offered

10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at

Hannam Village Chapel. Classes are freeto all Soldiers and Family Members. For

information, call 723-6721.

Cable TV Price Increase

MWR Cable TV service will increase by$3 for the premium package and $1 for

non-residential basic service starting Jan.

1. Premium service will be $33 for resi-

dentiual and $45 for non-residential. The

non-residential basic service will increaseto $24. For information, call 738-2288.

USO News

USO Tour HighlightsDec. 9: Korean Folk Village TourDec. 11: Ganghwa Island TourDec. 13 & 14: Panmunjom (DMZ) andTunnel TourDec. 15: One-day ski tour Jesus Christ Super Star plays in Eng-

lish Dec. 12-18. Tickets are on sale atUSO ITT. USO monthly calendars are avilable atthe Main Exchange, Commissary, DragonHill Lodge, and Town House, and the USOWeb site at www.uso.org/korea. For infor-mation, call 724-7003.

(Editors Note: This is the second of a

four-part series focusing on the dangers of

alcohol use and abuse).

by Kenneth Fidler


YONGSAN GARRISON Thephone call may go like this:

Hi honey, its me. How are you?John, before we talk , were two months

past due on the rent and the landlord isbecoming quite upset.

Yes, I know. You told me last week he was getting angry. Um, honey, we cantpay the rent th is month, either.

Dead silence.Then rage.What?! Why?! What are you spending

our money on? How am I going to pay forgroceries this week? John, what is goingon? Johnny desperately needs a new coat,

and Julie needs school supplies. I cant getthe car fixed now, and if I dont pay thegas bill, guess what? The day care has beenunderstanding up to now, but this cantcontinue. Why are you doing this to us?

What is going on over there?

Now add your own soundeffects. Maybe Johns wifesobbing, her voice cracking,trying to understand from 5,000miles away why shes about to

lose her home. Perhaps a heavysigh from John as he listensto his wife, his eyes clinchedshut wondering why he blewthe rent money partying withhis buddies. Fear of losing hisfamily sets in. He thinks of hischildren.

Hopefully this is not toofamiliar of a scenario. But itis real, and its one that JoanHaugsness has encounteredprobably more often than she hasever wanted to in her 30 years ofhelping people beat alcohol dependencyproblems.

Haugsness and her co-worker, Betsy Wroblewski, are counselors at theArmy Substance Abuse Program clinicon Yongsan Garrison. They evaluateservicemembers who are involved inalcohol-related incidents or who arereferred through other methods, suchas a self-referral or a command-directedreferral. Its a program designed with onegoal in mind: help servicemembers and ifneed be, provide treatment.

If alcohol is involved, they come seeus, Haugsness said. Sometimes, that isthe wake-up call. If they come over hereand get some education, they may seethey have a problem and need to make

a change.The counselors make an initia l

recommendation, said Wroblewski. Itcould be just education or could be acombination of education and coming tothe group sessions. Ultimately, we make arecommendation, but a commander mustagree and order the treatment.

Though a servicemember must attendcounseling sessions, acceptance is adifferent story. They have to want to stopallowing alcohol to be such an impact intheir lives.

Haugsness said education is the key.When someone knows more about thedangers of something, the less apt they are

to try to abuse it, she said. Sometimesduring that process, one will come backand say, you know, maybe my drinkingis a little bit too much. Maybe I needmore help.

She said there are minor cases whereindividuals are in the wrong place at the

wrong time and dont need to be referredto training or counseling. Its whenyou start stringing things together anddeveloping a pattern of alcohol abuse,she said. Thats when you say its timeto do more.

The majority of their work is spent with individual and group counselingsessions.

I think of it as social work, Wroblewskiexplained.Its my job to try to help youimprove your quality of life. I try veryhard not to tell you what it is I think youshould do. Because thats me projecting

what I think a good life is or a good styleof living. Its you telling me what it is you

want for your life to be better and mehelping you get there.

Haugsness said she doesnt joke aroundin her group session. Im a firm believerthat when you come to this program, I

want to make sure your commander isgetting their moneys worth, she said.While youre here, someone else has todo your job. Whats going to happen isyou participate . or you le ave.

The upside to her job is watchingpeople learn to beat alcoholism. Thedownside is watching others lose theirfamilies, careers, and lives because ofalcohol.

One kid came in and said he wasdrinking away $1,200 a month,Haugsness said. Hed go to the bars andgive them his credit card or ATM card,and who knows what got charged.

For another patient, only 21, she

said he spent more than $30,000 in twoyears on alcohol and alcohol-relateditems. Thats a house down payment,Haugsness said.

She also dealt with a couple of youngmen who grew up in alcoholic familiesand joined the Army to get away from abad lifestyle. They came from families

who through it was funny to get 5-year-old Johnny drunk, she said. Becauseof a lifetime of that, when they stoppeddrinking at an older age, they had viol entseizures.

Why do people drink too much or turnto the bottle for comfort? Any numbersof reasons. This time of year, spending

the holidays away from home is probablythe most notorious for dealing withdepression.

We have to understand that alcoholismis a disease and it is treatable, Haugsnessexplained. Here, we push them intounderstanding that this really is a diseaseand it can kill you.

Environmental change plays a big partin the recovery process. She took one ofher groups to the Family Fun Park to playputt-putt. Not one of them knew there

was a putt-putt course here, and yet theyllsay theres nothing to do here, she said.Who are they hanging out with? Thepeople who are drinking.

Haugsness hears many stories of howalcohol can ruin lives. But now and then,its the good news story that keeps herpassionate about helping people.

Every once in a while, you really doget to watch someone get sober, and thatsa miracle, she said. The most abnormalthing for an alcoholic to be is sober, and to

watch that happen is really incredible.

Education key to preventing alcohol abuse

If you really miss your fam-ily, and youre depressed over theholidays, and youre drinking, youare adding a depressant on topof a depression. When you startseeing someone go downhill, findout who they are running with.Are they running with the peoplewho are known to be the drinkers?Not necessarily alcoholics, but thedrinkers. Sometimes the initiationto Korea is to take them to Itaewonand get them drunk. If that is your first introduction to Korea, andyou are a young person, and thisis the first time away from home,and all of those controls are off,what do people expect? If you tellme that this is what there is to do,then how am I supposed to knowthere is something else to do.

If youre spending a couple ofhundred dollars a week out there,that adds up pretty fast. You canwipe out a bank account reallyfast. Weve had a number of peoplewhove done that. The sad part iswhen you get guys who come inand say, I was supposed to sendmy wife money and I spent it soI now I have to call her and tellher not to write the rent check be-cause theres no money. Becauseyou have all these financial prob-lems and because of these drinkingproblems, how long is the militarygoing to keep you? Youre lookingat losing all the medical, the com-missary, the schools we are look-ing at losing everything because ofyour drinking. Thats really sad.Momma is telling herself, Ive gotthree little kids here; what am I go-ing to do?

Joan HaugsnessSubstance abuse clinical counselor


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Korean entertainers to perform at Collier

Korean celebrity singing and dancing groups, along with R&B singer J (below) will perform in concert Dec. 13. Courtesy Photos


YONGSAN GARRISON Koreancelebrity shows are coming to YongsanGarrisons Collier Field House 6:30p.m. 0Dec. 13 as part of an appreciationconcert hosted by 8th U.S. Army and theGangnam District of Seoul.

The concert is designed to showappreciation for military servicemembers, said Capt. Moses Park ofthe 8th U.S. Army G-9. e Gangnam

District wantedto show the i rappreciation forwhat we do, andwe are grateful forthat.

Some of thenine performersa n d g r o u p sa r e f a m o u s

throughout Korea, such as J, one of thetop R&B singers in Korea.

Other show highlights are:- LPG and As One, all-female singing

groups.- Reflex, a b-boy dancing group

specializing in break-dancing.- Tae-hye-shin, a group specializing

in traditional Korean folk music anddance.

ese are world-class performers andvery popular in Korea, Park said. Weare fortunate that we are able to enjoytheir talents.

Ring in the holidays

at Hannam Village

Hannam Village ChristmasTree Lighting Ceremony TheHannam Village community willhold a tree lighting ceremony6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the frontgate circle. Festivities includemusic from the 8th U.S. ArmyBand, Christmas music by theHannam Village Girl Scouts,the official lighting of the treeand refreshments. Santa Claus

will pay a visit, too, at the ArmyCommunity Service OutreachCenter.

Jingle Bell Run A 5K jingle bell run road

race starts at 9:30 a.m. Dec.15 at Collier Field House. Signup by 8:30 a.m. Free T-shirts

will be given to all runners. Forinformation, call 738-8608.

Holiday ConcertThe Far East Broadcasting

Company Childrens Choir willpresent a free holiday concert6-7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the SouthPost Chapel. For information,call 738-6055.

HOLIDAYHAPPENINGS


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Shoplifting just

not worth it!

Though I would rather dedicate thisspace to highlight positive aspectsof our community, topics do come

up that need our serious attention. Everyweek, disciplinary actions come acrossmy desk detailing yet another shopliftingcase. Children and adults alike make thisbad decision. Of the 58 individuals caughtshoplifting this year, 35 were childrenand 23 adults. Whats worse, this is a 30-percent increase from 2006.

I would hope that our state-of-artsurveillance system and security agentsin the Main Exchange along with justdoing the right thing would be enoughto deter shoplifters. Unfortunately, thisis NOT the case. Each year, AAFES

worldwide loses about $24 million toshoplifting. In the past year, our Yongsancommunity AAFES stores lost more than

$9,000 as a result of these 58 shopliftingincidents.

Did you know that a portion of AAFESprofits is channeled right back into ourcommunity? About two-thirds of AAFESearnings are paid back to morale, welfareand recreation programs, benefiting ouryouth and recreation programs and otherservices important to our families qualityof life. Worldwide in fiscal 2006, AAFESprofits totaled more than $400 million.Of that, $140.2 million was paid back tothe Army. And our Yongsan communityreceived $2.5 million! You can see howshoplifting takes away from all of us.

Shoplifting is no joke, and consequences

can be severe. Contractors, civilianemployees and family members lose theirration control plate for a minimum of sixmonths.

For active-duty service members, theirCommanders can hand down a widerange of punishments, including forfeitureof pay and reduction in grade. Minorchildren could perform at least 50 hoursof community service and write a 1,000-

word essay on why its wrong to shoplift.Civilian workers and adult family

members guilty of shoplifting also faceconsequences that include a $200 civilrecovery fee. Think about that for amoment: Is that $14.99 DVD really worthan additional $200?

To parents, please ensure you talk toyour children about the consequencesof shoplifting. Sometimes shoplifting is

seen as a thrill. Doing it will allow themto be accepted among their peers, ormaybe even to relieve stress from family orschool situations. ey know shoplifting is

wrong, but sometimes when life becomesstressful, the temptation may be greater.

Your children must hear from you thatshoplifting is a crime and honesty andintegrity are valued.

Potential shoplifters may think thatlarger shopping crowds during theholidays might help them get away withit. Rest assured AAFES knows this andincreasingly tightens security. Shopliftingdoesnt make sense, and its not worth thetrouble it subsequently causes.

Security officials use a state-of-the-art electronic surveillance system to monitor shoppers at the MainExchange.


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Special to the Morning Calm Weekly

A recent news article referred to MRSA as a super bug. While some forms of MRSAare serious, it is not truly a super bug where everyone that gets it becomes seriously ill sayEurope Regional Medical Command medical professionals.

Medical communities around the world have been studying and fighting Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, a type of bacterial infection, for a number ofyears. In the past, medical communities thought MRSA was only a hospital-acquired staphinfection, but several years ago it began emerging unexpectedly in communities.

ere is not a MRSA epidemic or outbreak, said Dr. (Col.) Steven Princiotta, deputycommander for clinical services at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, and a specialistin pediatric infectious diseases. What we have is more public awareness brought on byunusually severe cases that were reported in the media, Princiotta said.

We want to give our military community the facts so they wont be alarmed, but atthe same time, take precautions to prevent it spreading in the community, said Princiotta.e spread of MRSA can be prevented and it can be cured, so it is not a superbug, addedPrinciotta.

MRSA is not what the medical community calls a reportable disease. While MRSA isspread by skin-to-skin contact, it is not especially contagious. Infections such as varicella(chickenpox) and measles, which are very contagious, require parental notification,according to Princiotta.

e Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services at Landstuhl RegionalMedical Center is the referral center within USAREUR for all diagnostic testing of infectiousdiseases. Laboratory personnel conduct hundreds of MRSA tests per month. Not all testsare for suspected cases of MRSA, said Capt. George Kallstrom, the labs chief of infectiousdiseases and microbiology.

Doctors are just being careful. If one member of a family is thought to have MRSA, thedoctor might test the whole family to be safe. e number of cases weve diagnosed at theLandstuhl microbiology laboratory is normal for the size of the USAREUR community,said Kallstrom.

Almost all confirmed lab tests for MRSA are coming in from the community, not fromhospital-acquired infections as was most common years ago, according to Kallstrom, andhe attributes that to a young, healthy active-duty population in Europe. Staph infectionslike MRSA occur frequently in older people with weak immune systems due to wounds,infections, and pneumonia.

e military community is unique; we dont have a serious threat because we do nothave a large, older population with serious health problems that need hospitalization,said Kallstrom.

Landstuhls Infection Control Committee targets all infectious diseases, not just MRSA.e committee tracks the numbers of various types of infections so they are able to recognizea trend. is enables providers to treat patients quickly. Dr. (Col.) William Corr, ERMCs

Common bacteria found on skin causes infectionsArmy addresses super bug concerns, promotes good hygiene as prevention

preventive medicine consultant, sits on the committee.

Corr emphasizes that bacteria are not harmful until the right conditions are present.It may make your skin crawl to know that there are millions of bacteria on your body atany given time, bacteria are in the air we breathe, in the ground, on all surfaces we touch;but the right conditions have to be present for the bacteria to become harmful.

Studies show that only about 20 percent of the population has the right skin type andgenetics for MRSA infections. ese patients may have problems with recurring skin andsoft tissue infections.

at is why it is so important not to overuse antibiotics for colds and other viruseswhen they are not indicated, said Corr.

Antibiotics not only kill bad bacteria, they kill good bacteria that can protect you fromother illnesses like MRSA.

MRSA primarily spreads from person to person instead of from objects or surfacesto people. Corr and Princiotta agree that closing schools or other public places for longperiods to clean classrooms, locker rooms, or equipment rooms seems extreme.

e regular and proper use of bactericidal cleaning products on common surfaces incommon areas of any building provides a safe environment, said Princiotta.

Corr added that as a preventive measure, Good hygiene, such as frequent hand washing,covering of any sores or breaks in the skin, and staying at home when you have large andexposed draining lesions will do more to prevent the spread of MRSA than scrubbingdown a large building.

Even though a person practices good hygiene, some individuals are more at risk ofhaving a serious or recurring MRSA infection. Individuals who have very oily skin, aresignificantly overweight, get overheated and sweaty, and wear tight clothing that does notallow the skin to breathe, are more prone to MRSA infections.

Other risk factors include close skin-to-skin contact, cuts and abrasions, contaminatedsurfaces, crowded living conditions, and poor hygiene, according to the Centers for DiseaseControl (CDC).

Take extra precautions to keep skin and clothing dry and clean, said Corr. MRSAbacteria typically grow rapidly in warm, moist areas of the body. Places like the nose, ears,underarms, groin, skin folds, and vaginal and rectal areas are common infection sites.

Soldiers have the same risk factors. ey can become infected through direct skin contactor through contact with contaminated surfaces and sharing of towels.

Bacteria require several hours to re-grow after showering with soap and water. MRSAmay infect people who take a daily shower, but is more likely to cause serious infectionsor recur in persons who ignore early sores or who are not as diligent with skin hygiene,said Corr.

ere is no mystery as to how to prevent MRSA. Soap and water work. Wash yourhands regularly, said Corr. For serious cases, your doctor will recommend other treatmentmeasures.


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

Area III Worship Services

Protestant Services

Collective Protestant

Sunday 1030 Zoeckler Station Chapel

1100 Freedom Chapel

1100 Camp Long Chapel

1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel1500 Camp Eagle Chapel

1900 Camp Eagle Chapel

Gospel

Sunday 1300 Freedom Chapel

Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel (Bible Study)

Contemporary


KATUSA

Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel

Sunday 2000 Camp Long Chapel

Catholic

MassDaily 1145 Freedom Chapel


1600 Camp Long Chapel

1710 Camp Eagle Chapel

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (MAJ) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.

[email protected], 753-7274

Chaplain (MAJ) James E. ONeal

[email protected] , 753-7276

Chaplain (CPT) Charlie Lee

[email protected], 721-3356


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

by Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon


YONGSAN GARRISON Army handily defeated Navy14-8 during the 2007 Army-Navy flag football game Dec.1, winning the Commanders Trophy for a sixth consecutiveyear.

It is one of those games that everyone will give their all nomatter what, said Army player Kevin Clayton. But whateverhappens, after the game we shake hands and are friends again.

ats what this is all about.e match has been held for 17 years, with Army winningthe cup now 10 times in the last 12 years.

It was a good game; Army and Navy put a lot in to it,said Jacques White, Navy coach. Unfortunately we lost, butteam spirit was high.

One Navy fan, Benjamin Palmer, said the game wasfantastic, even though Navy did not take the trophy.

It was fun. e game was pretty close except the Navycouldve done better in the first half, Palmer said. e gamehad a lot of energy, and it was a good competition for bothsides.

Mary Weigold, a Navy cheerleader, was proud of her team.We were glad to be a part of todays excitement this year,she said. Especially the fans were very supportive. ey reallyshowed their spirit.

Army coach omas Robinson would have liked to scoremore points this year. Last year, Army shut out Navy 28-0.

But still if youre on the winning end, then youre happywith the result, he said. is event is to build camaraderie,whether to build it through practice or competition. In theend, we are all on the same side in the fight.

Army sinks

Navy, 14-8

(Left) Navy Fullback Kary Flint tries

to get past Army defense during Dec.

1s Army-Navy flag football game at

Yongsan Garrison. (Below) Navy

quarterback Stephen Keane tries to

find a receiver. U.S. Army photos

by Cpl. Im Jin-min

(Top) Army quarterback

Kendre Fletcher tries

to steer clear of Navy

defense as Army guard

Penesu Aiumu blocks.

(Above) Army cheer-

leaders show their spirit

at the annual flag foot-

ball showdown.

(Above Right, Right)

Fans fill the stands tocheer on their favorite

team. U.S. Army

Photos By Cpl. Im Jin-

min


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USAG-Y

Army/Navy Game

Army 14 vs Navy 8, Annua Flag

Football Game played 10 a.m., Dec.

1 on Yongsan MWR, Seoul American

High School Field.

Post Basketball

Yongsan 63 vs CRC 55

Intramural Basketball League

94th MP 63 607th WS 7

Kanakas 39 Navy 31

8th Army A 45 41st Sig 40

18th Med A 34 UNC HG 26

Navy 37 94th MP 22

Kanakas 53 UNC HG 26

8th Army A 65 607th WS 3841st Sig 58 18th Med A 50

D Co 2-2 Avn 58 A Co 2-2 Avn 36

E Co 2-2 Avn 56 HHC 2-2 Avn 32

Tango Sec 45 C Co 2-2 Avn 28

595th Mt 38 F Co 2-2 Avn 14

D Co 2-2 Avn 35 HHC 2-2 Avn 34

A Co 2-2 Avn 2 C Co 2-2 Avn

E Co 2-2 Avn 33 595th Mt 27

Tango Sec 43 F Co 2-2 Avn 37

Upcoming Events at Yongsan

A 5K Fun Run (Jinglebell) 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 15 at Collier Field House

5K Fun Run (Midnight) 12 p.m. Dec.

31 at Collier Field House

Water Aerobics

9:30 10:30 a.m. Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays beginning

Yoga Classes

Hannam: Mondays and Wednesdays

at 6 p.m.

Collier Field House: Tuesdays and

Thrusdays 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.;

Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m.

Spinning Class

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-

6:15 p.m.; Wednesdays from 8-9 p.m.

at Collier Field House

Aerobics Class

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,various times at Collier Field House

Indoor Swimming

Adult Swim Class:

Sundays at 4 p.m., Indoor Pool;

Pool Hours: Weekdays, 6 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Weekends/ Holidays: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

For additional information on fitness

classes held at Yongsan Garrison, call

736-4588

Combatives (Korea-wide)

All Soldiers, KATUSAs, D.O.D. and

Civilian contractors (No P3 profiles).

Classes are held every week from 8

a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday at the

498th CSSB Combatives Gym, Bldg.S151, Camp Carroll, Area IV. For more

information, contact 498th CSSB, S3

at 765-8637/1026 or 010-4697-1555

or visit the 498th CSSB website at

http://19esc.korea.army.mil/498th_

CSSB/Home.htm

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

Hot off their highly-acclaimed album City Limits, Dujeous willbe performing for troops stationed in Korea. With unique abilityto produce music that resonates deep within your soul, the groupis sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Birthed from vinyl, drum machines, and samplers, Hip-Hophas often viewed live instrumentation as an alternative to the norm.Luckily, such boundaries mean little to Dujeous (pronouncedDoo-jee-us), a group of MCs and musicians with a discography,tour history, and production resume that proves theyre still just asHip-Hop as any kid banging out beats on a lunchroom table.

As a matter of fact, Dujeous isnt so far removed from thosecafeteria tables. Native New Yorkers all, the seven members havebeen crew since elementary school, and founded the group duringtheir freshman year of high school. With a decade-long chemistrythat no Craigslist band-seeking-bassist posting can replicate, MCsMas D, Rheturik, and Mojo converse with Apex (bass), Taylormade(guitar), Dave Guy (trumpet), and Tomek (drums) on songs andonstage with a comfort and confidence that has become secondnature. Considering their extended kinship and shared history, itsno surprise the groups intoxicating fusion of Hip-Hop, Reggae,Rock, and Jazz so deeply reflects the myriad joys and struggles ofgrowing up in New York City.

Since independently releasing their Leading by Example EPin 1996, Dujeous has accumulated a track record of high praisefrom critics and loyalty from listeners. A pair of undeniable 12-inch singles (1999s Breathtaking b/w Epic Proportions and2002s Spilt Milk b/w All MCs) was followed up by 2003s

As Promised, a collection of unreleased songs and remixes thatcemented the groups status as one of New Yorks foremost up-and-coming heat-makers.

e buzz yielded honey with 2004s City Limits, Dujeous firstfull-length album, which brought the crews combination of gritty

city tales, ethereal melodies, and trunk-shaking thump to a higherlevel. Released on ird Earth Music through Caroline Distribution,City Limits has sold 12,000 copies to date and reached No. 6 onthe CMJ Hip-Hop chart. Critical acclaim was plentiful; Dujeous

was named one of Urb magazines Next 100 and snagged a spotin e Source magazines coveted Unsigned Hype column, a

Hip-Hop group Dujeous brings

smooth style to troop performancedistinction shared by such luminaries as Notorious B.I.G., Common

and Eminem.Long considered one of Hip-Hops most explosive live acts,Dujeous has shared stages with Busta Rhymes, Slick Rick, MosDef, Mobb Deep, CamRon, and George Clinton. eyve touredacross the U.S. and Europe several times, leaving a new foundationof devoted fans everywhere they touch down. And their work inthe studio is just as impressive: As producers, session musicians,and vocalists, the group has collaborated with Kanye West, JohnLegend, Nancy Sinatra, Bob James, Saigon, Amy Winehouse, Lily

Allen, Dip Set, Mark Ronson, Rhymefest, Aesop Rock, ImmortalTechnique, DJ Rob Swift, Charles Tolliver, Sharon Jones & eDap Kings, and many more.

Dujeous has also branched out into television and film, supplyingmusic for major and indie motion pictures, including Blue Crush,Half Nelson, Lift, Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes, and Kings& Queen, television shows such as MTV2s Crank Yankers (for

which they produced the theme song), BETs Ultimate Hustler, andESPNs e Life, and two award-winning TV ads for e Drug-FreePartnership for America (see attached discography). Meanwhile,companies like Levis, Tangueray, and Enyce have all used thecrews bangers to hawk their products, and Nokia phones and Dellcomputers feature pre-installed Dujeous ringtones and MP3s.

Whether burning down stages in front of teeming crowds inEurope or helping platinum artists crank out hits in the studio,Dujeous has demonstrated the rare ability to create timelessmusic with universal appeal. Always breaking conventions andconstantly evolving as artists, Dujeous could care less about musicalclassifications or Hip-Hop clichs anyone may try to box them into just spell their name right

Concert brought to you by Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE)& MWR. For more information, please contact DSN 723-3749.

Schedule for performances in Korea:

Dec. 11 Taegu AB Jakes Place 7 p.m.Dec. 12 Chinhae NB Duffys 7 p.m.Dec. 13 Kunsan AB Loring Club 8 p.m.Dec. 14 Camp Eagle Gunfighters 8 p.m.Dec. 15 Camp Red Cloud Mitchells 7 p.m.Dec. 16 Yongsan Garrison Main Post Club 7 p.m.

Effective Jan. 1, 2008, Morale Welfare and Recreation Cable TVservice will have a price increase of $3 for the premium package and

a $1 price increase for non-residential basic service.e price increase is due to the raise in fees paid by MWR to the

individual networks for the rights to carry their network as well asthe costs for operations, and maintenanceof those channels.

MWR continues to subsidize thecost so premium rates remain low. eincrease from $30 to $33 for premiumservice is still a bargain in comparison tostateside and other overseas providers.

Subscription and set-up for thePremium Package is quick, easy, andrequires no money down. Visit the MWRCable TV Office on your installation andcomplete the registration form to upgrade.

You will be provided with a cable box

to take home with you for immediateconnection.Cable TV in Korea is the only U.S.

Army MWR owned and operatedtelevision program. is one-of-a-kind quality of life programprovides entertainment options for those living on-post.

For additional information and current subscription rates,visit your local MWR Cable TV office or call DSN 738-2288(CATV).

In an effort to offer more variety, MWR has added two additionalchannels to their premium lineup. ey include HBO FAMILY

and HBO HITS. e channels were turned on Tuesday, November27, 2007. HBO FAMILY is a premier sister channel of HBO. ecommercial-free, non-R-rated programming offers blockbuster

hits 24-hours-a-day, which the wholefamily can enjoy together. Shows includeeducational and original programs forpreschoolers during morning hours,G and PG-rated shows during mid-afternoon, and PG-13 rated movies laterin the day.

HBO HITS provides hardcore moviefans an outlet dedicated to Hollywoodblockbuster hits, 24-hours-a-day,commercial-free. It features all genresof hit box-office movies as well as Oscar/Golden Globe winning and nominated

films. Cable TV in Korea is the onlyU.S. Army MWR owned and operatedtelevision program. is one-of-a-kindquality of life program offers free basic

service to residents living on-post on Army installations. Residentscan also subscribe to a Premium Package that offers a diversifiedchannel line-up that includes movies, more sports, adventure andmuch more. ere are locations in each Area for sign-up. Visit yourlocal MWR Cable TV office or call DSN 738-CATV (2288).

MWR Cable TV has

minimal price increaseMWR offers additional

programming on Cable TV


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Troops help clean up local community

Are you interested in becoming ahealth care provider? Do you knowof any Soldiers who are interested incontinuing their education? Do youwant a free education while receivingfull pay and benefirs? Now there is aprogram in place for you or one ofyour Soldiers to take advantage of. eInterservice Physician Assisant Program,the AMEDD Enlisted CommissioningProgram, the Funded Nurse EducationProgram and other AMEDD trainingopportunities are open to officers,

warrant offices and enlisted Soldiers.Briefings will be conducted at differenttimes throughout December. e firstbriefing is scheduled for Dec. 12 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CommandersCommunity Center, Bulilding 1243.For more information contact 1st Lt.Warrentina Berry at 011-9972-9268.

Sgt. Maj. Ronald Evans, 4-58th Airfield Operations Battalion (left) and his Soldiers pick up trash along the road leading to the CPX Gate as part ofthe annual community clean-up, Dec 1. Each year, volunteers from USAG Humphreys participate in this project with the local Korean communityto continue fostering a positive relationship. (below) Rhonda Varney holds a trash bag open while her son, Michael, 6, deposits a used cup intoit as part of the project. This event was a family affair for the Varneys. U.S. Army Photos By Stacy A. Ouellette.

by Stacy A. Ouellette

USAG-H Public Affairs Office

USAG HUMPRHREYS Despitelow temperatures, more than 200 Soldiers,Family members and Civilians took tothe streets of the Korean communitiessurrounding the USAG Humphreys as partof the annual community clean-up, Dec 1.

The project is designed to continuefostering a positive relationship withKorean residents surrounding the militarypost. Volunteers from the Humphreyscommunity were joined by some residentsin the areas they patrolled as well.

e fact that this was a volunteer drivenevent makes it hard to estimate how manypeople will participate, said Master Sgt.Scott Haymaker, Directorate of Plans,Training, Mobilization and Security.

e turn out was better than I expected,Haymaker said.

I know it was due to the influence fromleaders at all levels getting the word out.

Key leaders not only encouraged their

units to participate, but led the way byvolunteering themselves. e installationcommand team, Col. John E. Dumoulin,Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kimwere joined by Col. William H. Morris, 2ndCombat Aviation Brigade commander and73 volunteers from his unit.

e 4-58th Airfield Operations Battalioncommand team, Lt. Col. Randall Brown andSgt. Maj. Ronald Evans also participatedwith their Soldiers.

These events give each Soldier theopportunity to exemplify selfless service andmeet the people that we are here to defend,

said 1st Sgt. John Wray, Headquarters and

Operations Company, 527th MilitaryIntelligence Battalion.

Our actions, not our words will winthe hearts and minds of our host nation,Wray said.

Volunteers from the Military Intelligencecommunity here were given the Bonjeong-ri Village area outside the Quarry Gate topolice. e unit brought one of their KoreanAugmentees to the U.S. Army to assist withtranslation if needed.

e Korean National Police announcedtheir presence resulting in residents comingout to assist, greet and provide hot beverages

to the volunteers.

Its a great opportunity to developrapport and learn new things. Everythingyou do is an experience and our Soldiers gainthe meaning of community relations, saidSgt. 1st Class Solomon Varnado, CompanyA, 527th Military Intelligence.

After completing the clean-up, volunteerswere treated to a free barbeque sponsoredby USAG Humphreys United ServicesOrganization.

For more information about futurecommunity relations projects, contact PeterYu, USAG Humphreys community relationsofficer at 754-7652.

USAG Humphreys

command teams,Soldiers work as one

for common cause

Senior ROKA staff visits disabledby Cpl. Im Suk-chun

USAG-H Public Affairs Office

NAMSAN-RI Senior Republicof Korea Army Staff Commander, Maj.Lee Seung-chan, Command Sgt. Maj.Park Sang-yeon and other staff membersrecently visited the Ephatha General WelfareCenter in order to participate in an awardceremony.

In his opening remarks Kim Min-soo, president of the Ephatha WelfareOrganization, said to live a beautiful and

valuable life is a gift.Kim also said being able to give andshare what you have with those who are notprivileged is an honor.

Guests and attendees including staffsfrom the Senior ROKA Support Office,listened to Kims words as he gave his speechon how Ephatha appreciates the supportfrom all the participants.

Senior RSO officials have been supplyingsteady and regular labor support to Ephathafor approximately eight years. And SeniorRSO officials continue to send theirKorean Augmentation to United StatesArmy Soldiers to build reliable communityrelationships.

KATUSA Soldiers are also serving in thecommunity where their base is located.

Lee also offered his perspective on thevolunteer service.

He said that the staff pays for monthlytrips to Ephatha before KATUSA Soldiers

complete their military service.It is an opportunity for the Soldiersand our staff to contribute to the welfare ofthe community and learn valuable lessonsthrough community service, Lee said.

Community service was initiated forthe KATUSA Soldiers who are about toETS, he said.

We believed that it will allow Soldiers to

look back over their service and give thema chance to contribute to the communityas a member of Republic of Korea Army,Lee continued.

I personally believe we as membersof ROKA should always be ready to serveand help civilian society and this volunteerservice perhaps best incorporates ourobjective as a serviceman of Korean people,Lee said.

As the commander of Area III SeniorRSO, Lee gave certificates of appreciation,and he was glad to see how their help wasbeing appreciated.

Seeing how our efforts are reachingour neighbors, we are actually planning

on expanding the community serviceopportunity, said Park.In the future I hope we can pay more

frequent visits to Ephatha with volunteersthat are not just limited to KATUSA Soldierswho are about to ETS, Park said.

After giving cert i f icates to theorganizations, the award ceremony endedwith hearty lunch buffet.

Army Nurse Corps seeksSoldiers looking for change


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USAG Humphreys Army Family

Covenant Signing Ceremony

Postponed

At the request of Senior Army Leaders toallow for their participation, the Humphreys

Army Family Covenant Signing Ceremonyis postponed until further notice. An an-nouncement with the new date and time willbe released to the local community follow-ing notification from higher headquarters.

557th Military Police Company Needs

Your Help

They patrol your roads, watch your wallsand in December the 557th Military Po-lice Company will ask you to participatein a survey. This survey will determinewhich platoon in the 557th provides thebest World-class Customer Service tothe USAG Humphreys community. Lookfor ballot boxes at locations around USAGHumphreys soon.

Virtues Volunteers Neededat USO Korea

The Virtues English Program allows ac-tive-duty service members to volunteer twoSaturdays per month (second and fourth-Saturday). Being a volunteer for the VirtuesEnglish classes will help to satisfy yourGood Neighbor Program requirement. Formore information, call Mi-Hwa and Minnaat 724-7781.

December, 3-D Prevention Month

Many drivers convince themselves andfriends that they are able to drive under theinfluence when in fact they are not. Talk toimpaired drivers who think its acceptableto get behind the wheel after theyve hadenough to drink to feel buzzed -- dont let

them drive. Since 1981, every Presidentof the United States has demonstrated hiscommitment to preventing impaired driv-ing by proclaiming December as NationalDrunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Preven-tion Month. For more infromation aboutUSAG Humprheys ASAP contact Preven-tion Coordinator, Camille Jackson at 753-7361.

Troops For Trash

There willl be a six mile, four hour hike onthe Buraksan Trail Saturday Dec. 8. Thisbeautiful mountain hike is a great way tobuild American and Korean relationships.Troops and other participants pick up trashalong the way. If you are interested in par-ticipating in this event meet at Osan Air

Base, Main Gate, by the Burger Burn. Bethere no later than 9:20 to sign up -- roll outis 9:30 a.m. For more information contactJim Dunnet at 010-2360-8874 or e-mail

[email protected].

Humphreys Child Developement Center

Child and Youth Services, Child Develop-ment Center is currently looking for Pro-gram Assistants to fill full-time, part-time,and flexs positions, which are willing tosupport the CYS program hours, 5:15 a.m.- 6 p.m. Salary ranges from $10 - $13.12per hour based on education level (ChildDevelopment Associates, completion ofthe Army Youth Practicum, possession of

AA degree or higher with major emphasis

on Early Childhood Education. Go to http://cpol.army.mil for the job.

Please Send Us Stories and Photos

To submit info for publishing in The Morn-ing Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys com-mon pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598.Or e-mail [email protected].

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(above) Justin Lawsons robot solves a problem every kid can relate to . . . his mom makeshim clean his

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