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JULY 1, 2011 Volume 9, Issue 36 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

Inside

PAGE 9: FEATURE

Yongsansfire mascot is

celebrating.Find out why,

Page 11

One of 30,000

cultural artifacts,the Deagu Museumtells all, Page 16

Fox on the Fourth

Celebrate responsibly, Page 2

Sights & Sounds P03Command Perspective P04

Photo Feature Page P16

Defense News P02

USAG Red Cloud P05

USAG Casey P05

USAG Yongsan P09

USAG Humphreys P21

USAG Daegu P25

GARRISONS

By Eighth Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON TheJoint Investigation Team establishedin May to investigate claims that

Agent Orange was buried on CampCarroll in 1978 has made signicantprogress since its formation lastmonth.

InvestigationThe teams investigative eorts

have focused on two primary ques-tions. Was Agent Orange buried onCamp Carroll? And what happenedto the drums and soil reportedly re-moved from Camp Carroll in 1979-80?

The U.S. portion of the team, alsoknown as the Camp Carroll TaskForce, has conducted interviews with26 people in the U.S. and South Koreathat claim to have direct or indirectknowledge of either burial or recoveryof drums of chemicals on Camp Car-

roll.There are over 30 names currently

on the interview list and it continuesto grow with the recent inclusion ofKorean citizens from Chilgok Countythat worked on Camp Carroll duringthe time of the alleged burial.

Besides interviews, the Camp Car-roll Task Force has also researcheddocuments from around the penin-sula and in numerous locations inthe United States. These include aland use study from 1992 and an en-

vironmental survey from 2004. Thesetwo documents show that chemicals

were buried at Camp Carroll in thelate 1970s and were later removed. Thechemicals listed in the two documents

do not include Agent Orange. Boththese documents were released to the

Evidence continues tomount against dioxin,

Agent Orange claims

RESULTS

See DIOXIN, Page 2

Spc. Nikeera Chandler fromCompany B, Division Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Infantry

Division at Camp Red Cloud, par-ticipates in her first novice triath-

lon Saturday after swimming 400meters and cycling 20 kilometers.

The final stage was a five kilometerrun. Chandler finished second in the

womens division in 1:41:49 slightlyless than four minutes behind Shan-non Syphus, Battery B, 6th battalion,

37th Field Artillery Regiment from CampCasey. See the full story and results on

Page 7 Courtesy photo by Jeffrey Rivers

DisciplineStarts

HereSoldiers compete in Triathlon

See Page 7

Northsdefectorsspeak atYongsan

The

Spark


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Gen. Walter L. Sharp, commander of Unit-

ed Nations Command, Combined ForcesCommand and U.S. Forces Korea, said

the South Korea-U.S. Alliance is ready tocounter any provocations against SouthKorea. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen

By Walter T. Ham IV8th Army Public Affairs

SEOUL During an address tothe Association of the Republic of Ko-rea Army at Koreana Hotel here June20, the top U.S. military commanderin Korea said the ROK-U.S. Allianceis ready to counter any provocationsagainst South Korea.

U.S. Army Gen. Walter L. SkipSharp, commander of United NationsCommand, Combined Forces Com-mand and U.S. Forces Korea, also toldthe association members about on-going alliance transformation eorts.

According to Sharp, North Koreas

sneak attack on ROK Ship Cheonan,unprovoked artillery barrage on Yeon-pyeong Island and announcement of ahighly enriched uranium program arepart of a coercive strategy designed togain concessions.

Their desire to antagonize, pro- voke, appease and demand conces-sions have been taken in order to

Sharp: alliance ready to counter provocationsachieve the regimes goals of gainingfood, fuel, economic aid, to sustaintheir regime, said Sharp.

While the Kim regime has provena willingness to escalate in order to ob-tain what it wants, I am convinced thatthe Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance isprepared.

In addition to deterring the threatnorth of the border, Sharp said theROK military is serving alongside theU.S. military in hotspots around the

world.Citing South Koreas service in Af-

ghanistan and o the coast of Somaliaas well as its UN peacekeeping mis-sions, humanitarian assistance opera-

tions and counter proliferation eorts,Sharp said the Republic of Korea is aguarantor of assistance and securityaround the world.

The four-star general, who retiresfrom the U.S. Army after nearly four de-cades of service this summer, thankedthe ROK military for the role it playsin the region and around the globe. x

public June 23.Testing and Evaluation

A cadre of environmental experts from South Korea and

the United States has conducted a non-intrusive survey ofthe area identied by witness Stephen House at the loca -tion he claims to have buried barrels of Agent Orange. Thesurvey included the use of ground penetrating radar andmagnetometers.

They have begun surveying a second site identied byother witnesses and the 1992 and 2004 documents at theother side of the Camp Carroll helipad area.

Following this, the experts will survey the remainder ofthe helipad area.

The Joint Investigation Team released water samplestaken outside Camp Carroll by the Korean Governmenton June 16. These samples did not contain any indicationof Agent Orange, while containing trace amounts of dioxinat measurements not harmful to humans and below back-ground levels in the surrounding community.

Water samples have also been taken from 22 wells onCamp Carroll. The results of those tests will be announced,

along with analysis of the GPR and magnetometer surveys.The Way Ahead

Interviews and records research will continue un-til all available pertinent information is recovered.Non-intrusive surveying should be complete by mid-Ju-ly. The results of the non-intrusive surveys and water testing

will rene the plan for follow-on testing.To date, no evidence of Agent Orange has been discovered

either on Camp Carroll or in the adjacent community. x

DIOXIN from Page 1

Lack of evidence to date suggests no Agent Orange

Get more info in Digits:Scan here, or go to 8tharmy.korea.army.mil/campcarrolltaskforce.asp for more.

Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson

talks about the Joint Investigation Teams probe into claims thatAgent Orange was buried on Camp Carroll in 1978. U.S. Army

photo by Cpl. Hong Yoon-ki

By Brig. Gen. David Fox

IMCOM-Korea Commander

YONGSAN GARRISON The Fourth of July is a greatoccasion to show our patriotism by enthusiastically cel-

ebrating our nations independence. This national holi-day provides our IMCOM-K Soldiers, Civilians and Familymembers a well deserved break from their busy schedules.I ask that everyone anticipate the hazards associated withholiday activities, plan for ways to mitigate those hazardsand return home safely.

During this extended holiday weekend, I challenge allleaders to set the example. This holiday marks the half-waypoint of the IMCOM Korea Summer Safety Campaign, socontinue to emphasize eective composite risk manage-ment, stressing the prevention of heat related injuries anddestructive weather mitigation and planning.

If your personnel will be driving while on leave, theyshould utilize the Travel Risk Planning System found on the

Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center website. Many traf-c accidents are caused by driver fatigue, excessive speed,poor judgment and the consumption of alcohol. TRiPS is anexcellent tool for planning for a safe journey.

I expect all commanders, noncommissioned ocers, di-

vision chiefs and rst line supervisors to conduct thoroughpre-holiday safety briengs with their personnel prior to theholiday weekend. Maintain valid addresses and telephonenumbers for personnel leaving the immediate area, espe-cially if their plans include U.S. travel or other o-peninsuladestinations. Discuss the hazards associated with improperon and o-duty conduct, alcohol abuse, sexual assault, sui-cide prevention, outdoor recreational activities and compli-ance with o-limit areas and establishments.

Leaders must continue to encourage employees to takecare of themselves and their personnel. Lets work togetherto ensure all of our IMCOM Korea Family enjoys an acci-dent-free Fourth of July holiday without the loss of life orserious injury.x

Independence, safety go together


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Police Blotter

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

Located upstream of Cheonggyecheon, Cheonggye Plaza is the fir st starting point of the tributaries of the main stream. It is

forested by tall buildings in the heart of the city, creating a special effect in harmony with the surrounding nature. The plazahas become one of the cultural center stages, such as Seoul Plaza, where various cultural and arts events and programs

are held. Spring by Class Oldenburg from Sweden is one of the prominent art installations displayed in Cheonggye Plaza.Oldenburg transforms trivial objects found in the city into beautiful art works and represents symbolic images of the city, asshown in his work Spring. This towering and magnificent 20 meters high art installation is escorted by the skyscrapers

which surround it on all sides. To get there take Line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station, walk 20 meters from Exit 5. U.S. Armyphoto by Pfc. Jeong Yee-taek

Cheonggye Plaza

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Offpost events and activitiesKyulyun Taekkyeon AssociationKyulyun Taekkyeon Association is a

training and demonstration center inthe Korean martial art of Taekkyeon,located in the precinct of Minsok NoliMadang in Insa-dong. Kyulun Taek-kyeon is one of the Korean martialarts that focuses on external competi-tion, dierent from Taekwondo, whichplaces a great deal of emphasis on self-defense and premeditated principles.

The association hosts open com-petitions every Saturday through Oc-tober. It is one of the most popularevents of the games for both domesticand foreign visitors.

Taekkyeon is a traditional martialart mainly using the hands and feet andconcentrating on adopting a defensivedisposition through various foot tech-niques, including jumping and kick-ing or the so called Balnoli (meaningfoot playin Korean). One of the dis-

tinctive characteristics of Taekkyeonis the lyrical, dance-like movement,and it is regarded as one of the mosthighly artistic forms of martial art inthe world. In comparison to the morerestrained martial art of Taekwondo,Taekkyeon has somewhat more uidand graceful movements. The Taek-kyeon practitioner, Song Dukki, be-came the rst human cultural asset inTaekkyeon, designated in 1983 as Im-portant Intangible Cultural Asset No.76. Taekkyeon is the only Korean tra-ditional martial art that possesses suchan honorable classication.

The Taekkyeon arena is situated in

the Insa-dong Cultural Plaza, which issited at the entrance to Insa-dong dis-trict near the subway station. On Sat-urdays, various displays of Taekkyeonare held here, and visitors have thechance to see the martial art up close,gathering around the arena in a circle,

bearing ancient ags, which add to theexcitement of the games. Competi-tions always attract large crowds whocheer whenever the royal techniquesof Taekkyeon are used.

Since its rst competition in May2009, the Taekkyeon Battle, as it isknown, has become one of the mostpopular attractions for both domes-tic and foreigner visitors to Insa-dongstreet, a place where a great diversity ofKorean traditional culture and crafts isconcentrated. On days with no Taek-kyeon Battle, open Taekkyeon dem-onstrations (called Bontupae) takeplace between 4 and 6 p.m.

For more information visit http://www.taekyun.org/yui (Korean) or call02)733-2469. To get there take subwayLine 1 to Jonggak Station, walk 10 min-utes from Exit 11 or take Line 3 to Jong-no 3(sam)-ga Station, walk 10 minutesfrom Exit 6.x

USAG Red CloudWrongful Use of a Controlled

Substance (Spice): Subjects 1 and2 committed the oense of smok-ing Spice in their barracks room.Both individuals were advised oftheir legal rights and admitted tothe oense.

USAG YongsanLarceny of Exchange funds:

Subject was observed via secu-rity camera removing the pricetag from a pair of pants and thenpairing the pants with a shirt topass it o as a set in the MainPost Exchange. She then exitedthe building without renderingproper payment for the pants.The Subject was apprehendedand transported to the provostmarshals oce, where they wereprocessed and released.

Trac Accident with Injuries:Subject operating a private vehi-cle, struck Victim 1s private vehi-cle, in which Victim 2 was a pas-senger. Both Victims sustainedinjuries consisting of chest painand were transported via ambu-lance to the Emergency Room formedical attention. Both vehicles

were damaged. Both parties re-ported utilization of their seat-belts.

USAG Daegu Assault: Subject and Victim

were involved in a verbal alterca-tion which turned physical whenthe Subject pushed the Victimand struck her in the face witha closed st. Upon arrival of Ko-rean National Police, the Subject

was transported to the KNP Sta-tion and processed.

Assault: Two Subjects and aVictim were involved in a verbalaltercation which turned physi-cal when Subjects 1 and 2 struckthe Victim. Both Subjects wereapprehended and transported tothe Korean National Police Sta-

tion where they were processedand released into military policecustody. They were transportedto the provost marshals oce.

Osan Air BaseUnderage Drinking: Subject

was administered a PortableBreath Test with a result of .023percent Blood Alcohol Content,during a random check upon en-tering the installation. The Sub-

ject was apprehended, transport-ed to the provost marshals oce,then processed.

Failure to Obey a Lawful Or-der: Subject disobeyed a lawfulorder by returning to Interna-tional Cultural Ville after beingtold to leave by security forces.The Subject was apprehended,transported to the provost mar-shals oce, then processed andreleased to his unit with instruc-tions to report back to the PMOlater due to his intoxication.


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By Col Hank Dodge

Garrison Red Cloud Commander

CAMP RED CLOUD Trash trou-bles me and I need all of you to help.

It doesnt just trouble me becausethe amount that we are accumulatingon our installations keeps increasing.It troubles me more that people arebringing their trash that is generatedo-post onto our installations to dis-pose of it.

We pay for trash removal by-the-pound and it costs this garrison ad-

ditional money to have it collectedby the waste management company.Those additional costs could be usedelsewhere to better serve the entirecommunity. That is why I am reallytrying to make a concerted eort to getthe word out to all community mem-bers about our trash policy in order toensure that everyone is well informed.

In recent weeks, Ive responded toseveral Interactive Customer Evalua-tion (ICE) comments and answerede-mails from conscientious commu-nity members concerned that peopleare not following the policy regardingtrash disposal and that some, just bla-tantly disregard it.

I have attempted to inform our Sol-

diers, civilians and family members ofthis policy through multiple venueslike this article, the recent Camp RedCloud and Area I Town Hall Meeting,

Work Force Town Hall Meeting, theMorning Calm Weekly newspaper,Facebook, USAG Red Cloud Web site,Command Channel, AFN TV com-mercials and the like. The messagethroughout is consistent; bringingtrash generated o-post onto any ofour installations is strictly prohibited!

During our recent CommunityTown Hall we were asked to considerplacing recycling bins on our installa-tions. The good news is that by the endof July, we will have recycling contain-ers located on our three major hubinstallations of Camp Red Cloud,Camp Casey and Camp Stanley. Theserecycling facilities are for the use of ourSoldiers and civilians who reside and/or work on our installations and thetrash generated therein.

They are not for everyone who re-sides o-post to bring their trash ontothe installations and have us pay tohaul it o. Every local community andapartment complex recycles and hasprocedures in place to facilitate recy-cling. Trash removal costs are also cov-ered in o-post rental agreements. So

why should we pay twice to remove ourtrash?

I lived in Germany a number of

years where I learned to recycle. It wasnew for most of us and like others I

Commander eyes illegal dumping

wasnt very keen on it at rst becauseit was inconvenient. But it wasnt dif-cult and I mastered it in no time.Korea has been recycling for the pastdecade perhaps longer and I needevery resident who lives o post to dothe same thing responsibly disposeof their recyclables and trash there.

Ive directed our Housing Oces toensure that all contracts for o-postresidents contain a clause requiring

the owners to provide renters with therequired garbage bags for their respec-tive municipality. Some of you are al-ready doing the right thing. Thank youfor doing your part.

For those who knowingly or un-knowingly contribute to our trashproblem; our military police will startissuing warning tickets to oenders.To see the U.S. Army Garrison RedCloud Command Policy 6-14: Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Management,

visit: http://redcloud.korea.army.mil/Policy-Letters/Downloads.

Military oenders are subject to theUniform Code of Military Justice. Ci-

vilians are also subject administrativepunishment that could result in theloss of base access privileges for repeatoenses.

Just this week AFN television beganairing a public service announcementabout our trash problem. If you see aperson jumping out of a car, peeringto the left, right, front and back beforebeating feet to the trash bin to hastilydispose of several large bags, please dothe right thing and let him or her knowthat they are contributing to a biggerproblem and inform them of the prop-er procedures.

You can be a part of the solution which will save the garrison a lot ofmoney, which I intend to spend onmaking USAG Red Cloud and Area I

truly the New Place to Live, Work andPlay in Korea!x

Col. Hank Dodge


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Military families meet Sesame Streets KatieBy Sgt. Jin Choi

[email protected]

CAMP CASEY Elmo, Rosita,Cookie Monster and Grover from theSesame Street television show paida visit to Camp Casey to perform forSoldiers, civilians and their families atCarey Fitness Center, June 27.

The United Service Organizationsteamed up with Sesame Workshop, thenon-profit organization that producesSesame Street, to bring the SesameStreet/USO Experience for MilitaryFamilies here.

They performed twice that day for500 at 2 p.m. and to an audience twiceas large in the evening.

Audiences at the shows wereintroduced to a new Sesame Street

character, Katie, who like militarychildren is relocating to a new home.

With the support of Elmo and otherSesame Street friends, Katie was able toopen up about her apprehension as shestruggled to deal with the challenge ofadjusting to a new environment andmaking new friends.

Josielyn Reed, a spouse of Warrant

Office 1 Dean Reed, HeadquartersSupport Company, 2nd Infantry

Division Special Troops Battalion atCamp Red Cloud, brought daughters Joan, 11, and Jacklyn, 3, to the earlyshow.

She believes the Sesame Streetcharacters help her children feelempowered and encourage them to bethemselves.

The show is good for military kidsbecause it lets them know theyre notalone, she said.

In this life style, kids move arounda lot. Theyre going to make friendsand lose friends, but this show teachesthem they never have to forget thepeople you meet and to remember thatnew friends are just around the corner.

Cooper said the 25-minute high-

energy performance, which alsoincluded giveaways and outreachmaterials for the audience, is ideallysuited for military families.

Its a way for military children tolearn how to cope with issues thataffect them, Cooper said.

Who better to discuss it with thancharacters they have come to trust like

Elmo, Cookie Monster or Rosita?Since its debut in July 2008, the

Sesame Street/USO Experience forMilitary Families has helped familiesdeal with the challenges associated

with deployments and homecomings.An invaluable resource for military

families during the past three years,the tour has brought its message tomore than 203,500 troops and militaryfamilies on 96 military bases in 33states and nine countries worldwide.

Its a fantastic partnership, saidLonnie Cooper, USO tour manager.

Its a natural thing, Sesame Streethas an instant credibility with childrenand their families and the USO hascredibility with the military.

When you put those two thingstogether for this kind of program

for military families, its justunprecedented and its been a realsuccess for us.

This Sesame Street tour concludeits 120-show tour with performances at

Yongsan Garrison and Osan Air Basebefore flying to Turkey and Europe toentertain countless military familiesthis summer.x

Rosita, a famous Sesame Street character,gives a hug to excited children at CampCaseys Carey Fitness Center, June 27.

U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jin Choi

Warrior Country honors essential pieceBy Kevin Jackson

[email protected]

CAMP CASEY Garrison budgetshave been cut and continue to shrink,but a selfless and dependable workforcecontinues to labor quietly behind thescenes to provide an array of services

for Soldiers, civilians and their families who arrive in the New Place to Live,Work and Play in Korea.

This essential piece at least87 of them were recognized fortheir service during the 2nd InfantryDivision/U.S. Army Garrison Red CloudVolunteer Recognition Ceremony at thecommunity activity center here, June23.

In the past year, more than 400

volunteers throughout Area I haveworked 28,889 hours for the AmericanRed Cross, Better Opportunities forSingle Soldiers, the Directorate ofFamily, Morale, Welfare and Recreation,USAG Red Cloud Religious Services,Kka Chi Community Organization andthe 2nd Infantry Division. At $21.36

used by the Corporation for Nationaland Community Service to calculatevolunteers value, it represents $616,288the garrison would have had to payemployees to perform the work.

All of you wonderful volunteers whoare gathered here with us today, andthose who couldnt be here, volunteer your time and energy and that is agodsend, said Col. Hank Dodge, USAGRed Cloud and Area I commander, as

he applauded the volunteers and wasjoined by the audience.

Guest speaker Maj. Gen. MichaelS. Tucker, commanding general, 2ndInfantry Division, put it in perspective.He said that before 9/11, the Army hada budget of $90 billion dollars and thattoday it stands at $245 billion, but the

Army will have to continue tighteningits financial belt in the coming years.

Volunteerism is the only thingthats going to keep us going, he said.We cant thank you enough and weregoing to continue to thank you as youcontinue to volunteer.

In his closing remark, the general leftthe audience with a powerful messagefrom the late Martin Luther King, Jr.

Everybody can be great because

anybody can serve. You dont have tohave a college degree to service. Youdont have to make your subject and verbagree to serve. You dont have to knowthe second theory of thermodynamicsin physics to serve. You only need a heartfull of grace. A soul generated by love.

Tucker and Dodge then presented

certificates of recognition to each ofthe volunteers, who also received a giftwrapped miniature kimchi pot.

Dodge made the final presentation a flower bouquet to a surprisedTeresa Tucker, the generals spouse,who he said has been our number oneadvocate for better programs, servicesand resources for Soldiers, civilians andtheir families in Warrior Country fornearly two years. x


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http://redcloud.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMUSAG RED CLOUDNews & Notes

Hovey Post Office ClosedThe Camp Hovey Post Office,

bldg. 3808, will be closed July1 through Sept. 30 for somerenovations. The 2nd Platoon(Postal) of the 19th HumanResources Company at CampCasey anticipates reopening forbusiness at Camp Hovey Oct. 1.In the interim, customers shoulduse the Post Office in bldg.3001 at Camp Casey. For moreinformation, call 730-4767.

Transportation ClosedTransportation offices will

be closed for an organizationday July 1. Closed offices includethe Installation TransportationOffice, Commercial TravelOffices except for emergencies,drivers testing stations and

freight offices at Camps Caseyand Red Cloud. Transportationmotor pools will have minimalstaffing. The following services

will not be affected: Incheon Airport Shuttle, medicalshuttle, post shuttle to CampHumphreys, on-post shuttleson all Area I installations andpost shuttles between areas.

All current validated and orconfirmed missions for July1 will still be executed. Newmissions with the exception ofemergencies will not be acceptedfor July 1.

Gate Closure

Camp Casey Gate 1 will beclosed from 3:30-5 p.m. duringthe Warrior Country Parade inobservance of Independence Day

July 1. All traffic will be routed toGate 2. Casey Main Boulevard

will be closed to vehicular trafficduring the parade. For moreinformation, call 730-3342.

Fire Cracker BowlingCamp Red Cloud Lanes will

hold the Fire Cracker BowlingTournament at 1 p.m., July 4.Registration is at 12:30. First placeis $100. For more information,call 732-6930.

Exchange Early ClosureThe Camp Red Cloud Post

Exchange will close at 6 p.m., July4 to clean and wax the floors. It

will reopen the following day atits regular time of 10 a.m. andresume its normal hours.

Farewell Dinner Warrior Country is holding

a farewell dinner for Lt. Col.Richard Fromm, U.S. ArmyGarrison Casey commander, at6 p.m., July 13 in Camp CaseysCommunity Activity Center. It

was previously scheduled for June 28. The buffet dinner will

cost $15 and includes bakedchicken, beef tips w/burgundymushroom sauce, lasagna,mashed potatoes, steamed rice,

vegetables, salad bar, dessertsand beverages. RSVP and makepayment no later than July 8 bycalling 730-1413.

Tips to Control MoldCAMP RED CLOUD Mold is part of the natural environment and

it can wreak havoc in buildings in Korea between May and the end ofSeptember. It begins growing indoors when mold spores land on surfacesthat are wet. The best way to control mold is to eliminate moisture. Beloware some tips to assist with mold control.

Do keep doors and windows closed during the air-conditioningseason, and open window blinds and close doors.

Do use the exhaust fan in kitchens and bath/shower rooms. Do report or fix leaky plumbing and leaks as soon as possible. Do watch for condensation and wet spots. Do keep heating, ventilation and air-conditioning drip pans clean,

flowing properly and unobstructed.

Do remove excessive lint from dryer screens and vent tubes (behindmachine).

Do report all plumbing leaks and other water problems as soon aspossible. Dry all items completely.

Do scrub mold off hard surfaces with detergent or any generalpurpose cleaning agent and dry completely. Use gloves, mask andgoggles while cleaning.

Do keep you windows closed and the thermostat set to 74 degreesor lower during the air-conditioning season. Never turn off the HVACsystem during deployments or prolonged absences.

Do wipe off excessive moisture in areas that you can safely reach. Do check to ensure your bathroom ventilation fan is operational. Do close the shower room door and turn on the ventilation fan after

use. Do ensure wet clothes and other wet items are promptly cleaned and

dried within 24 hours. Do place a work order immediately if the air-conditioning drip pan

overflows.

Do keep the laundry room door and windows closed when machinesare in use; they create moisture.

Dont leave outside doors and windows open while the air-conditioning is running.

Dont block air-conditioning vents to regulate room temperature. Dont mix Clorox and ammonia when cleaning mold.

If problems persist, call the Directorate of Public Works at 730-3729 or732-7714.x

Son Yong-ho from the Korean ServiceCorps cleans mold accumulating in a

Camp Jackson barracks. Directorate ofPublic Works crews have been workingto control mold on Area I installations.

U.S. Army Photo by Robert Haynes

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By Sgt. Jin Choi

[email protected]

CAMP RED CLOUD CaseyLibrary launched its A Midsummer

Knights READ part of the DefenseDepartment-sponsored summerreading program called iREAD during a kickoff event at Gateway Clubhere, June 23.

Over the next three weeks, thelibrary will host a series of freeactivities for children and families suchas bowling, kite making, and fun withwater to encourage and support a loveof reading.

The reading club is open to anyonefrom the community and will continueat 11 a.m. every Thursday through Aug.11 in the Camp Casey Library. Children who meet their reading goals willreceive incentives such as t-shirts and

other prizes.School is out and the children arerestless, said Tracey Klippert, CampCasey librarian.

Klippert said the Voyage to BookIsland program was so successfullast year that the staff was eager tolaunch A Midsummer Knights READprogram for readers of all ages.

We hope our children will read forthe fun of it now and throughout theirlives, she said. Our summer readingprogram is an investment in lifelonglearning for our children.

As part of the kick off, SharonThompson read The Mud Fairy byAmy Young, but reading wasnt the onlything happening at this party.

The U.S. Army Garrison Red CloudDirectorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation brought inentertainment, including a clown whoshaped balloons into f lowers, to createa fun filled party atmosphere.

Families were also treated to aSamulnori or Korean traditionalpercussion performance by BosanElementary School studentsfrom Dongducheon. The troupeenthusiastically beat their child-sizedrums and gongs in a high-energy10-minute performance for theirAmerican neighbors.

It was awesome, said April

Miller, spouse of Cpl. Antione Miller,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 1st Battalion, 72nd ArmorRegiment, who brought her 3-year-olddaughter, Alivia.

My daughter had lots of fun todayand made lots of friends, Miller said.She likes reading so, she showed lotsof interest when Ms. Thompson read abook for the children.

iREAD, which was initiated by theIllinois Library Association in 1981,is celebrating its 30th anniversary ofdelivering summer reading materialsto thousands of families on more than270 military installations worldwide.x

Library kicks off reading program

Golden Imrie (left), Camp Red Cloud librarian, hands out a t-shirt to a youth who isparticipating in Camp Caseys A Midsummer Knights READ kick off program at

Camp Caseys Gateway Club, June 23. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jin Choi


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JULY 1, 2011 USAG RED CLOUD USAG-RC PAGE 7http://redcloud.korea.army.milNovice triathlete captures gold

Shannon Syphus from Company B, 6th Battalion, 37th Field Ar tillery Regiment works to complete the 400-meter swim, the first event in the Warrior Country Individual TriathlonChampionship at Camp Caseys Hanson Field House, June 25. In her first triathlon, Syphus took first place in the womens division. Courtesy photo by Jeffrey Rivers

By Kevin Jackson

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CAMP CASEY A novice triathlete

from Company B, 6th Battalion,37th Field Artillery Regiment, madea spectacular debut in the sport byrunning off with first place in the

womens division of the WarriorCountry Individual Triathlon at theHanson Field House here, June 25.

Shannon Syphus, who admittedly

Ryan Kwok, HHC, 1st Heavy BrigadeCombat Team, glides along Casey

Boulevard during the Warrior CountryIndividual Triathlon Championship. Kwok

finished first in the mens senior division.

Courtesyphoto by Jeffrey Rivers

had very little competitive cyclingexperience and didnt know what toexpect during the transitions betweenthe swim, bike and run events, finished

her first triathlon in 1 hour, 37 minutesand 53 seconds slightly less than fourminutes ahead of the second place

woman.I felt it was strong for a first time,

but (there is) definitely room forimprovement, the 31-year-old Los

Angeles native said.Syphus admitted that her gold

medal performance was not withoutchallenges.

The first time I went under thewater, the water was so cold it actuallytook my breath away and I couldnt getmy breath back while I was swimmingfor a long time so I was unprepared forthat, she said. And then the transitionfrom bike to the run, my muscles were

very, very tight.The multi-event endurance race,

sponsored by the U.S. Army GarrisonRed Cloud Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation, put27 participants through a rigorous400-meter swim, 20-kilometer bicyclerace and a 5-kilometer run, which isconsidered a standard novice/fitnesstriathlon distance in Europe.

The best time on the day wasrecorded by Christopher Tung, acivilian contractor for 8th ArmyCivil Military Operations at YongsanGarrison who has been participatingin triathlons off and on since he was 16

years old. Tung, who finished third in

the mens junior (32 years and under)division of the 8th Army Triathlon atCamp Casey last year, cut 26 secondsoff that time to finish in 1:08:21.

While he has numerous triathlonsunder his belt, the road to this event

was anything but smooth. The 31-year-old Villa Park, Ill. native had hisprimary bicycle wrecked when anautomobile collided with him duringtraining.

Im just trying to get back intothings, he said about his first eventfollowing the accident. Hopefully Ican get my main bike fixed so I can useit during the 8th Army Triathlon.

Tung said his goal is to finish in thetop three at the 8th Army Triathlon

Championship at Camp Casey, July 16.

Ryan Kwok from Headquartersand Headquarters Company,1st Heavy Brigade Combatteam finished second

overall and in firstplace in the menssenior (33 years andolder) division in1:11:50 more thanthree minutes offthe pace. He hasp a r t i c i p a t e din severalD F M W R t r i a t h l o n s

with the mostrecent atthe NationalNaval MedicalC e n t e r ,Bethesda, Md.,in 2009.

Im happy with it, the3 4 - y e a r - o l dChevy Chase, Md.native said abouthis finish. I wasntexpecting it, but I

was pleasantlysurprised. x

Christopher Tung, a civilian contractor for 8th Army Civil Military Operations at Yongsan

Garrison who finished first in the mens junior division, cruises through the rain duringthe 20-kilometer bicycle event of the Warrior Country Individual Triathlon at Camp

Casey, June 25. Tung finished in 1 hour, 8 minutes and 21 seconds - 26 second better

than his 8th Army Triathlon time from 2010. Courtesy photo by Jef frey Rivers


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This is a graph detailing the number of defectors from North Korea, from 1990 to 2009. From 1953 to 1989, therewere 604 defections. In total, 15,569 have defected from North Korea since Sept. 21, 1953, when the Armistice was

signed and No Kum-Sok, a North Korean Pilot, flew across the border in a MiG-15 as the first defector. Courtesy ofMinistry of Unification, South Korea

remembering his time in North Korea. He asked memy age, and I said, 15. He told me My generation isdone here, my generation cannot escape. But yourgeneration can escape this hell.

After that, with support from his family, he lefthome. He was raised with North Korean propaganda,and how they arent allowed to dream. He remem-bers his fathers words, and decided to go after hisdream after he graduated from high school. At rst,he told his father he wouldnt leave. His father thenhanded him food, money, a map and an address for afamily friend in China. His father told him to contacthis great-uncle, who was living in Seattle.

He talked about the train that he took, devoidof glass, people hanging on to the roof, despite thepower cables that electrocuted people with 30,000

volts. Though his wait was only two days, delayscould reach up to 15 days.

The border town was simple. When nighttimecame, he remembered the complete darkness thatenveloped the town. He found himself hiding in aeld during the winter, the dry leaves under the snowechoing in the nighttime, waiting up to an hour tomove. He hid from patrols, taking his chance to runacross the frozen river.

He saw the North Korean countryside and Chi-

nese city in the distance, startled at the dierence inlight. When he arrived, he was told that Chinese Po-lice would patrol the towns to return people to NorthKorea, which kept him on his feet until he reachedthe train station.

After that it was from station to station, hiding inrestrooms to avoid train conductors checking ticketsas he traveled farther from North Korea. He remem-bered the skyscrapers in one town, advertisements

with models in underwear or coats, experiencing cul-ture shock. It was his rst impression of capitalism,the idea of an outside world blocked by the regime.

Over 18 hours and ten trips to the restroom, hefound himself lost in his destination. After severaltrips around the train station, a tourist directed himto an area of town with a large Korean population.From there, he was able to contact the family friend.

Another rst for Joseph, his rst ride in a car, was on

his way to his destination.A year and a half later, he met his great-uncle in

China after his story was sent to a Korean-Americanradio station in Seattle. From there, he travelednorth to Mongolia where he began to work on hiscitizenship application for South Korea. Six monthsafter he arrived, he was contacted by the embassy.

Joseph Park was a South Korean citizen. He then setout for Seoul, enrolling himself in school and work-

By Staff Sgt. Cody Harding

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YONGSAN GARRISON - Two former citizens of

the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, knownto most as North Korea, shared their stories of lifeinside the country during the Voices from the Northexhibit at the Movie Theater June 20.

For some, its a life of devotion to the supremeleader, ying around the world to launder moneyand set up shady sales to enhance his interests. Itsstung $20 million USD into bags to be sent backto the capital to fuel the continuing search for globalpower. It is the knowledge that if they fail, youll bethe scapegoat.

For others, its destitution and survival. Baths andlaundry are once-a-year events, as the cost of char-coal to heat the water is extravagant. Food is what-ever you could raise, since the revaluation of thenational currency and the collapse of the economicmodel turned your ration slips into meaninglesspaper. Winters are harsh, and even the residents of

Pyongyang have to bundle up, their central heatingsystems having failed years ago.

North Korea, to this day, remains a place of mys-tery for many of the people outside the land of theKim Dynasty. Internet is nonexistent, televisionsand radios are communal items locked in the gripsof state-run media, and the capital is a province initself, separate from the country to keep any visitorsfrom seeing the true face of the Democratic PeoplesRepublic of Korea.

There are some, however, that choose to leave thisdevotion behind and nd refuge elsewhere. Takingtrains to the borders, hiding from roving patrols tocross into China. Laying still for hours to avoid be-ing caught and sent to the prisons. Running from theonly home you knew, to nd a better life in anothercountry.

These were the stories that Kim, Guang-jin, a for-mer banker in North Korea and a senior fellow at theInstitute of National Security Strategy and the Com-mittee for Human Rights in North Korea, and JosephPark, a law student in South Korea who defected ten

years ago shared. Their stories are those of people who left one of the most secretive and oppressivecountries in the world. Their words hold meaningfor those outside the nation as rst-hand accountsof the reality on the other side of the DemilitarizedZone.

In the movie theater lobby, there were posterboards set up with descriptions of the life suered byprisoners in North Korea. The boards told a grim sto-ry of malnourishment, degradation and hostility tothe people held inside those camps. On other boards

were stories from defectors on the lives of the people,from the cold winters to the lack of food prevalent in

the entire country.Kim, on his rst time speaking on Yongsan Gar -rison, kept the discussion on the current state of theregime. He focused on the hereditary succession go-ing on in North Korea, the end of the rule of Kim

Jong-il and the need for international support on en-hancing human rights inside North Korea.

What is needed above all is rm determinationand preparedness from the international commu-nity, Kim said.

He talked about his time as a banker in NorthKorea, where he and his partners would use thebank to raise money via international scams before

withdrawing it and sending it to Kim Jong-il, whoredistributed the money as he saw t, namely theirnuclear program and his closest assistants. He closedhis speech by saying that the dangers of the state ofNorth Korea could only be lessened by the interna-

tional communitys eort. Joseph Parks story shows a completely dierent

image of life in North Korea than from the picturesfrom Pyongyang. He escaped at the age of 19, makinghis way through China and Mongolia before headingto South Korea to begin his studies in law. He talkedabout the daily lives, from their leisure time to theireducation and brainwashing.

When I was 15, my father called me, Park said,

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ing towards a career in law.Both of their tales shine light on what few people

will ever see. The conditions that drive people toleave their homes and their cultures, brought on byoppression and neglect. They give us an insight into

what it must be like living in such a culture.After the presentation and the questions asked by

the crowd, Kim told a personal story of his defection.In 2003 the economy of Korea was in bad shape, andhe knew that if he did not escape, hed be a likelycandidate as a scapegoat.

What nally made me decide to escape was thatif I hadnt, the result would be the same for my familyand my parents. So I made the decision to defect.

I lived for more than 30 years in North Korea, with the brainwashing and the hostile approach tothinking of South Korea, Kim said. My understand-ing was that if I escaped North Korea, South Korea

would welcome me. So I escaped to Seoul.Speaking about the reunication of North and

South Korea, Kim sees it as a foregone conclusion.Though he said there would be challenges in prepar-ing North Korea for the world today after their pro-longed isolation, he didnt see it as a matter of poli-tics, only of time.

It depends only on when we reunify, Kim said.

Reunication, I think, is the fate of the Korean peo-ple. So having preparation for that and working onthat is my obligation and my duty. To pay back to myfamily, my brothers and sisters, and I am very happyto do that.

Before he left , Kim gave a message to the people ofYongsan Garrison.

As a person from North Korea, I want to thankthe American Army, the American people, for theircontribution and their devotion and dedication to abetter life for North Koreans and the reunication ofKorea.x

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8th Army PT RoutesStarting June 20, 8th Army PTRoutes go into effect from 6:30-7:30 a.m. each duty day. All ofCamp Coiner, 8th Army Drive

and 10th Corps Blvd (westboundfrom 8th Army Drive to WilliamsAvenue) will be closed to vehiculartraffic. Commuters will still beable to drive east on 10th CorpsBlvd. towards the commissarygate (new gate #6, old gate #52).Road closures are not in effecton holidays or military trainingholidays.Due to the new 8th Army PTRoutes, post shuttle schedules

will change starting June 20.Post shuttles will not run from6:30-7:30 a.m. Hannam and K-16shuttle schedules remain thesame, but will not stop at Yongsanfrom 6:30-7:30 a.m. Breakfast

DFAC shuttle starts at 7:30 a.m.from Moyer Rec and Building#5491. Incheon Airport shuttle

will run as scheduled, but willonly stop at Incheon Airport stop#8 (instead of stops #5 and #11)to prevent people from taking the

wrong luggage by mistake. Formore information, call 723-8525.

Registration for bicyclesFrom May 27-July 4, the USAG

Yongsan PMO is requiringall personnel to register theirbicycles. Registration for bicyclescan be conducted at Camp Kim,Hannam Village MP substationand at the 4th of July Fair. Allbicycles must be registered by July4. Bikes that are not registered

will be tagged as abandoned andpicked up from July 5-8. For moreinformation, call the MilitaryPolice Provost Marshal office at724-6695 or Vehicle Registrationat 724-4811.

CYSS RenovationsCDC: April-June, playground turf(except Kindergarten area) will bereplaced. Some minor repairs to

window screens, door guards anddoor knobs.MST: April-June, middle schoolsection will undergo repairs to

become ADA handicap compliant. All facilities will undergo someupgrades to restrooms to become

ADA handicap compliant. Parkingmay be limited in the SAC/MSTback parking lot while DPW crewsinstall one handicap space.

CYSS Job OpportunityThe CDC is actively recruiting forLead Child and Youth Program

Assistants (CYPA). This positionrequires a minimum of 12 hoursof relevant education, a ChildDevelopment Associate, or AAin ECE. Starting pay is $15 anhour (negotiable). For moreinformation, call 738-2311.

CYSS benefits include tuitionassistance and employee discountsof up to 50%. Local or worldwideapplicants are welcome.

Fifth Grade Class gets a Promotion

USAG Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. William Huber poses for a photo with Judy

Kim, a recent 5th grade graduate after the 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony in the SeoulAmerican High School Auditorium June 15. The Promotion Ceremony was meant to

help the soon-to-be 6th graders understand the importance of their transition to mid-dle school. - U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cody Harding

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YONGSAN GARRISON - Gradu-ation from 5th grade is a large step ina childs development, signaling thechange from childhood to adolescence.To mark the occasion, Seoul AmericanElementary School held a promotionceremony for their 5th graders at theSeoul American High School Audito-rium June 15.

SAES said farewell to over 1505th grade students as their parents

watched on proudly. The children sangthe national anthem, gave speechesto their classmates and presented theguests speakers.

This is a student-led event, Pame-la Anthony, a 5th grade teacher fromSAES, said. It also shows how muchtheyve grown and what theyre step-ping into. Its been wonderful to see

their leadership taking part in this.After the Pledge of Allegiance andthe national anthem, the students in-troduced SAES Principal Dr. Catherine

Yurica, as their rst guest speaker.She spoke about the events and ac-complishments of the 5th grade year,

including several students that rep-resented SAES in the National HonorSociety.

Col. William Huber, commander ofU.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, said thatthe class of 2018 was taking a largestep in their progress by moving fromelementary to middle school. He toldthem theyd done a great job on theirprojects, including science and read-ing projects assigned by their teachers.

Knowledge is power, Huber said.You have acquired this power overmany long hours in the classroom,many long hours of homework, and

the most important thing about thispower is that no one can take it away

from you.Once the speeches were done, every

5th grader was called up to the stage,one by one, to get their certicate ofgraduation from the principal. Everyname was called, and every student

was recognized for their grand accom-plishment.

I think its important to recognize what theyve accomplished, Anthonysaid. And this is a major transitionperiod where they move from child-hood to adolescence, and they aremoving from elementary school tomiddle school. I think its important to

acknowledge that and mark that mo-ment in time for them.x

K-16 DFAC is set to provide best food service

Spc. Maryfrance Diaz and Spc. Isaac Han from Echo Company, 2-2 Assault preparefood before they dish out meals to Soldiers during the Philip A. Connelly Competition

held at the K-16 Rotor Wash Cafe June 15. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Sung-il

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YONGSAN GARRISON - Hardlyhaving any time to catch their breath,the Rotor Wash Caf Dining Facilitysta members busied themselves fromearly morning to compete in the annu-al Philip A. Connelly Program at K-16DFAC June 15.

Food service advisors from IFSEAparticipated in the evaluation, making

a thorough investigation from top tobottom. They went through each area

with an evaluation check list, giving

Soldiers helpful solutions to addressany potential problems.

Command Food Service TechnicianDon Urie from the inspectorate askedSoldiers questions in detail frequentlythroughout the competition to gaugesta knowledge and how the DFACmanages their personnel.

The grading is based o of sanita-tion, food preparation, storage, sup-ply as well as on-the-job training, ad-ministration and paper work. Its just

a small picture of what is anticipatedand expected from them, said Urie.

We started preparing food for

todays lunch last night. Its a littlestressful and tense with all the higherranking people looking down over ourshoulders. But it shouldnt be hard if

you are condent in what you do. Ihope to get something rewarding outof this, said Pfc. Iesha Davis fromEcho Company, 2-2 Assault.

The Phillip A. Connelly Awards Pro-gram for Excellence in the Army FoodService is a joint venture of the Inter-national Food Service Executives As-

sociation and The Department of theArmy. The main purpose is to improvefood and food service provided to theSoldier, and to recognize food servicespecialists for their achievements. It

was named in honor of Phillip A. Con-nellys dedication to promote Militaryfood service.

The results of todays competitionwill come out in the middle of July. TheDFAC that wins on the Korean penin-sula will get a chance to go all Armyand compete against other winnersfrom around the globe.


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JULY 1, 2011 USAG YONGSAN USAG-Y PAGE 11http://yongsan.korea.army.milEUSA Band and ROKA Band make great harmony

The Eighth U.S. Army Band and ROK Army Band perform together in concert at KBS Hall June 22. Courtesyphoto by Jennifer Aloisi

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Sparky celebrates a year of service

Sparky, the mascot for the Yongsan Garrison fire depart-ment, sits down in front of his birthday cake at the Yong-

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Independence

Day Celebration

Independence Day is just around the corner. What does Independence Day mean to youand how are you going to celebrate the Fourthof July? Find out what more than 7,700 Yong-san community members are talking aboutby becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fanat facebook.com/youryongsan! (Commentsare kept in their original form)

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To my husband and I Independence Day to us cel-

ebrates the lives that we have lost during wars butcelebrating the freedom that we have as Americans.

We will be celebrating Independence Day at LibertyFest on Osan AB.

Independence day is meaningful because it spreads

freedom throughout the world. Not only the French

Revolution, Independence of America is symbol ofliberty. Although it is not our Independence day,

showing our respect to it can contribute to build goodrelationship between Republic of Korea and United

Statates of America.

Samuel Han

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Independence Day means remembering everything

that it took in order for our nation to become a freecountry that exists for its members. I will celebrate by

enjoying the company of family and friends, and re-

membering that the freedom to be with them comesfrom having an independent nation.

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Independence day means the birth of a great ideal:

that every person has a say in their country and thefreedom to say it. As for celebrating, Ill have to wait

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YONGSAN GARRISON - If you work on Yongsan,

especially around the schools and community areas,you know Sparky. The dalmatian mascot of the Yong-san Fire Department, Sparky, is the face of the reprevention movement on post. Its his job to reachout to the community and make sure people knowabout re safety tips that could save lives.

To thank Sparky for his hard work and dedication,the Yongsan Fire Department and Yongsan Emer-gency Services threw birthday celebrations for himon June 14 and 15 at the Fire Station.

The choice to nd a mascot for the Yongsan FireDepartment was brought up by Col. William Huber,Commander of United States Army Garrison Yong-san and Fire Chief Alex Temporado last year. The twodecided that a mascot would help the re depart-ment engage the community on re safety.

Traditionally, dalmatians have represented redepartments around the world, especially in theU.S., Temporado said. We also wanted a mascot thatcould interact with the children and the communityand still represent re protection and re safety. We

were very fortunate.The Bravo Shift celebrated on June 15. Parties were

held on two days to allow both of the shifts to cel-ebrate Sparkys year-long service with Yongsan. TheRepublic of Korea re department personnel workon a day on, day o schedule to ensure that there isalways someone ready to respond in case of an emer-gency.

Ricky Oxendine, Director of Emergency Serviceson Yongsan, also came to congratulate Sparky on hisbirthday. Cake from the Dragon Hill Lodge and sev-eral pints of ice cream were donated to the Fire De-partment for Sparky.

Sparkys main duty, aside from being the face of

their re safety campaign, is to help train childrenon how to react in case of an emergency. Theyre toldto Call Sparky whenever theres a re, and Sparkyshows them several essential re-safety tips.

Sparky is trained to do stop, drop and roll, and

he teaches kids how to do that, Oxendine said. Heshows them how to crawl out of the house, stay low tothe ground and dont breathe smoke into their lungs.

When everyone was assembled, Sparky got to situp on a chair in front of his cake, wearing his birthdayhat as the candle on the cake was lit for him. The FireDepartment and guests than sang Happy Birthday.Sparky, now busy chewing on his birthday hat, wasntavailable to put out the candle.x


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USAG Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. William Huber and graduates of the Hired!Program cut a cake together during a graduation ceremony at Main Post Club June16. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Sung-il

Yongsan congratulates Hired! graduatesBy Pfc. Choi Sung-il

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YONGSAN GARRISON - Thirtygraduates of U.S. Army Garrison Yong-sans Hired!, an afterschool appren-ticeship program, were recognizedfor their dedication giving back to thecommunity and passion learning reallife experience for future jobs duringa graduation ceremony at Main Post

Club June 16.Hired! is a workforce preparation

program designed to meet the careerexploration needs of youths ages 15 to18-years-old. The event celebrated the4th and 5th term Hired! graduates as

well as marked the one year anniver-sary of Yongsans Hired! Program.

Hired! works in partnership withthe library, bowling alley, marketingoce, Army Community Service andFamily and Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation. This network with severalorganizations enables youths to gainmeaningful on-the-job experience at a

variety of facilities.USAG Yongsan Garrison Com-

mander Col. William Huber honoredthe graduates who have shown over-

whelming success in the community.The people in Hired! have a dream,

a dream of working, contributing andgiving back to society. Keep the dreamalive. You are reliable, trustworthy,honest and committed to work. I hope

you can share that motivation amongyour friends.

Following his congratulatory re-marks, Huber presented graduationcerticates to each student.

As a representative of the Hired!grads, Eugene Stayt, junior at Seoul

American High School, came up on

stage to share his experience of tutor-ing.

Interacting with children whoare fragile is a great experience. Theirminds are developing and you need tobe a good role model for them. I spentmy time tutoring because there wasnothing better than helping futureminds of America.

Another purpose of running Hired!is to give SAHS students a chance to

work part-time jobs in various eldsthey are interested in; enabling themto gain real-life work experience justlike their counterparts in the states.Before Hired!, the commissary was theonly work-place available for studentsunder 18.

I worked at the library since April.I like quiet surroundings and enjoyreading. I was able to read a lot aboutcareers in the library and Ill go intothe fashion industry after this, said

Jasmen Johnson, sophomore at SAHS. Applicants are required to success-

fully complete 180 hours of work andsix workforce preparation trainings:application, interviewing, dress forsuccess, money management, organi-zation skills; all designed to help themget jobs in the future.

Balancing school life along withpersonal life is not easy for 15-year-oldsto do. Im really excited for the youthsdedicated enough to go to school tomaintain their grades and also spend180 hours working, said WorkforcePreparation Specialist Brandon Carr.

Garrison Yongsans workforce hashelped make this a Community ofExcellence three years in a row, saidHuber. Their dedication and commit-ment to excellence makes a positiveimpact every day.x


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Pfc. Asbury of Headquarters Battery, 6-52 ADA Battalion, serving breakfast for aSoldier inside a Mobile Kitchen Trailor (MKT) during the 2011 EUSA Connelly Award

Comeptition Field Kitchen Categor y. 24 June, 2011, Suwon Airbase.

By Capt. Austin Liu

6-52 Air Defense Artillery

SUWON AIRBASE Pfc. Erica As-bury always greets each of her custom-

ers going through the chow line.How are you doing today? As-bury asked with a smile as she poureda hearty portion of biscuit and gravyonto a Soldiers plate. I hope you havea wonderful day. She would say thesethings to all of the Dining Facility cus-tomers, whom by now would be im-pressed by both the aroma of the foodand the unexpected hospitality.

It is a goal of the dining facility teamof 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Ar-tillery that the customers will alwaysleave with more than just satised tastebuds.

But there was one thing dierentJune 24. That is, instead of serving theircustomers inside their air-conditioned

dining facility, these army food servicepersonnel catered breakfast from theMobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) sittingon a eld tactical site. And their cus-tomers include a team of highly-skilledevaluators from 8th Army G4 who wereassessing whether the Suwon DFAC

will be representing the Peninsula tocompete for the Department of ArmyPhillip Connelly Award, Field KitchenCategory, scheduled this fall.

Asbury and her team knew the im-portance of this mornings evaluation,and they were prepared.

Despite her obvious youth, the 19 years-old West Virginia native tookcharge of her MKT team and diligentlyperformed all of the tasks required to

Suwon DFAC competes for 8th Army award

serve not only a delectable but moreimportantly, a hygienic meal.

My team and I are being evaluatedthis morning on our ability to providequality food service in a eld environ-ment in accordance with all the pub-lished standards and procedures, As-bury said. She has been working at theSuwon DFAC since her arrival in Korealast December.

And there is more than meets theeyes, or taste buds, when it comes to aeld kitchen evaluation.

A myriad of tasks are being evalu-ated this morning, to include even themost miniscule detail on the paper re-

cord of the equipment being utilized,the correct temperature of cooking anddish washing, and the proper layout ofa food service site, said Sta Sgt. Lin-dell Smith, the Suwon DFAC competi-tion team NCOIC.

For this reason, Smith told his teamprior to the competition, Rememberthe key to success this morning wouldbe attention to detail.

To add to the stress of the competi-tion is that fact that part of the evalua-tion also requires the food service teamto react to simulated enemy attacks.

Fortunately, judging by the positivereaction from the evaluators, the Su-

won DFAC team has followed Smithsadvice and performed well during theevaluation.

Chief Warrant Ocer Four DonUrie, who is the chief evaluator from

8th Army G4, expressed that he wasvery pleased and impressed with whathe witnessed today.

Urie said, I am especially impressedwith the junior 92Gs [food service spe-cialist] taking charge and performingabove their pay grade this morning.

Asbury and her team said they felteven prouder that night when theyfound out that Suwon DFAC had edgedover sti competitors from around thePeninsula and will be representing 8th

Army during this years Department ofthe Army Phillip Connelly Award Com-petition Field Kitchen Category.

The Department of the Army title isthe ultimate prize.

Philip Connelly Competition is an

annual food service competition thatevaluates U.S. Army food service per-sonnel stationed around the world ontheir ability to prepare food, upholdthe standard to taste and nutrition,

while maintaining sanitation require-ments.

According to Urie, one of the biggestbenets of the Connelly Award is thatit brings the much-needed attentionto a special and dedicated group of Sol-diers [Army food preparation special-ists] who perhaps have the hardest butleast recognized MOS in the U.S. Armytoday.

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By Sgt. Alexis R. Ramos

1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs

SEOUL The 41st Signal Battalion supported an Eng-lish speech contest held at Samkwang Elementary Schoolin Seoul, Korea, June 22 by providing six individuals to

judge the event.The battalion also supports the school every Friday by

sending 10 Soldiers for three hours to help teach Republicof Korea students how to speak English, explained SungPok Pak, 41st Signal Battalions Good Neighbor Programcoordinator. Weve been told that the English program isone of the better programs. We are here teaching the chil-dren, giving them rst hand English, because everyone ofus is a native speaker, said Sgt. Nicholas D. Smith, GNPnoncommissioned ocer in charge, Headquarters andHeadquarters Detachment, 41st Signal Battalion. Theysaid experience like that could cost a lot of money in tu-tors, so we are out here providing it for them.

June 22 marked an opportunity for the Soldiers andstudents to see some of those lessons learned put to thetest. The contest would determine one winner for eachgrade, in the grades of one through six.

Before the contest started each judge and distinguishedguests introduced themselves. Noting that some of thestudents could be a little apprehensive of speaking anoth-er language in front of foreigners, Cpl. Marcus Zarate, aninformation assurance security ocer with the 201st Sig-nal Company 41st Signal Battalion, gave a good icebreakerto the students during his introduction as one of the judg-es for the event.

When you come up, dont be nervous, said Zarate,Even our English is not perfect.

After the introductions some brief words of encourage-ment were given by Yong Tal Shin, the school principaland Lt. Col. Seena C. Tucker, battalion commander for41st.

One by one the students came up and told their storiesin English. Some students talked about their family, oth-ers about their dreams. One student talked about bakingcakes that can grant wishes, another student talked about

how your favorite color determines your personality. Mostof the students elected to use props to bring their stories

41st provides judges for English speech contest

By Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed

8th Army Public Affairs

SEOUL Sta Sgt. Bobby McK-night from the 8th Army Civil Aairsunit in South Korea has volunteeredat the Namsanwon Orphanage herein Myeongdong for seven years.

Im a Christian and part of my be-lief is that following God requires lovein every possible way, said McKnight.Ive always loved kids.

The Namsanwon Orphanage has50 children ranging from a three-month-old to college age adults.

According to Namsanwon o-cials, the orphanage was started inthe 1950s to care for the children ofKorean soldiers and policemen killedduring the Korean War.

Now the children come from par-ents who cannot take care of themand some of the children are rescuedfrom abusive situations, said Nam-sanwon ocials.

McKnight, an Army Reserve Sol-dier attached to the Eighth Army, saidhe started helping during Christmas2004.

At Christmas time, we came

over to the orphanage with the Mili-tary Police unit that I was with, the94th, said McKnight. I liked it andso I kept coming. McKnight said hestarted spending more time with thechildren teaching English and breakdancing and also bringing suppliesneeded to take care of the children.

When they have second hand

Soldier volunteers at orphanage for seven years

By Terri Moon Cronk

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON The Defense De-partment is currently launching a newpartnership thats intended to expand

job opportunities for military spousesby connecting them with employers ac-tively seeking to hire them.

Microsoft, Home Depot, Starbucksand the Navy Federal Credit Union are

just a few of the nearly 60 corporationsand companies that have signed on

with the DOD partnership, said RobertL. Gordon III, deputy assistant secre-tary of defense for military communityand family policy.

When the partnership is launchedJune 29 at the Chamber of Commercehere, Gordon expects 14 more compa-nies will be added to the partnershipsroster. The design of this program isto bring together those spouses who

want to work with a web portal wherecompanies that would like to employour military spouses can nd them, hesaid.

That web portal is Military One-Source located at http://www.mili-taryonesource.com which also oers

job-seeking resources such as resumebuilding. People can call OneSourceconsultants at 1-800-342-9647.

The partnership is based on memo-

randa of agreement to hire militaryspouses, Gordon explained. Some 100job fairs are scheduled, starting in LosAngeles on July 10, with 200 companiesready to oer jobs to spouses. Militaryspouses bring a lot to the table, he said.Theyve volunteered and lead dierentactivities on and o our installations.They are skilled, diverse, and know howto operate in a team environment.

Their sense of team focus and strongwork ethic are some of the attributesand characteristics employers are look-ing for in a 21st century work force, headded. Military spouses have been hithard by the job market, Gordon ac-knowledged, and face an unemploy-ment rate of 28 percent.

Of the militarys 1.2 million spous-es, he said, 80 percent want to work,but have been held back by multiplemoves and deployments. Additionally,a 25-percent wage gap divides militaryspouses and their civilian counterparts,he added. Because of those factors, thepartnership pinpointed organizationsthat could oer telework options andportable jobs, he said.

In the course of setting up the pro-grams framework, Gordon has askedspouses what they would like to see insuch a partnership. One of them said,Dont over-engineer things. We wantto look for jobs. We want to be empow-ered, he said. And thats what wevedone. Weve devised a program that willbring spouses together with employers

who are looking for their skills.The partnership is aligned with

the White Houses government-wideapproach to military family supportthat involves an interagency eort tostrengthen families and enhance their

well-being and quality of life. x

Partnership linksmilitary spouses

with employers

to life and others used some comedy to get their messageacross.

Once each student nished telling their stories, thescores were tallied up and the winners for each grade werechosen. The 41st battalion commander presented medalsto the winners along with certicate of appreciation andgifts to each student, while Command Sgt. Maj. MauriceRambert, 41st Signal Battalion, provided the drum roll aseach name was announced.

After the announcing of the winners, everyone cametogether for group photos.

The goal of the event today was to provide a friendlycompetition between the students and see who the bestoverall English speaker in each grade. The overall goal ofthe Good Neighbor Program is to help the students withtheir English and to help the relations between American

Soldiers and the Korean community outside of our nor-mal practices, said Smith. I think we met our goal. x

Lt. Col. Seena Tucker, commander for the 41st Signal Bat-

talion, places a medal around the neck of Da-Hyun Yoon,4th grade student at Samkwang Elementary School at the

conclusion of an English speaking contest held at the school

June 22. U.S. Army photo by Alexis R. Ramos

markets, he brings things the chil-dren can use, stated the Namsanwonocials.

McKnight has delivered schoolsupplies, cribs, toiletries, clothing,mosquito nets and tools. Tools are

very important, said McKnight.

Soldiers from nearly all the 8thArmy units at Yongsan Garrison, in-cluding KATUSAs and civilians havehelped McKnight by donating sup-plies and volunteering their time.

The 8th Army Civil Aairs, 8th Army Public Aairs, the ReservesAdvisors Oce Forward Support At-tachment, Mr. Keith Green, Mr. Rob-

ert Hisel, Sgt. 1st Class Freida Carter,the Civil Military Operations Centerand the military police are just a fewMcKnight named.

Immanuel Baptist Church in ElPaso, Texas, sent backpacks, note-books, toys and other items to thechildren of Namsanwon.

McKnight also accepts baby sup-plies, bibles and religious materials,feminine products and cleaning sup-plies. McKnight says he is currently

trying to gain support to repair thefoundation, which is cracking. He isalso trying to get volunteers, mate-rials and tools to renovate a storagebuilding into rooms for babies be-cause there is no place to put the cribspeople donated.

McKnight said the supplies need-ed are, All things that are requiredto build a foundation ... Concrete,

wood, tools, concrete bars, founda-tion items, reinforcement bars, labor,everything.

Namsanwon ocials said they would like to thank 8th Army andthe Yongsan Garrison community fortheir continued kindness and sup-port.

After seven years of regularly help-ing at Namsanwon, McKnight cred-ited his faith as his inspiration, Mybiggest inuence is Jesus Christ.

For more information or an oppor-tunity to support, contact Sta Sgt.Bobby McKnight [email protected] or [email protected]

Volunteer: Staff Sgt. Bobby McKnight

from the 8th Army Civil Affairs unit inSouth Korea is shown with two of the

children form Namsanwon Orphanagein the Myeongdong section of Seoul

where he has been volunteering histime for seven years. U.S. Army photo

by Pvt. Kim Jae-you


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Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

USAG Yongsan Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins:

[email protected], 738-3009

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis:


USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun:


USAG-Red Cloud Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee:


Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski:


USAG Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:


Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:


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

The Command Chaplains Ofce is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total

religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth

U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full

spectrum of operations from armistice to war.

Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx

for helpful links and information

Worship Services

Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

Contemporary 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 Chapel

Gospel Sunday 12:30 p.m. South Post Chapel

Mision Pentecostal Hispana

Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel

United Pentecostal

Sunday 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 Chapel

Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel

Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel

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

Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel

Worship Services

Collective Protestant

Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel

Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Spanish 3 p.m. Freedom ChapelChurch of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel

ChapelNext 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Catholic Mass

Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel

M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel

Saturday 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Sunday 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (youth) Freedom Chapel

KATUSA

Tuesday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Korean-American Service

Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Worship 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 Carroll

Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker

KATUSA

Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker

Catholic Services

Mass

Sunday 9 a.m. Ca mp Walker

11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll

Worship Services

Collective

Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel

Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel

Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel

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

Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel

Gospel

Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel,

Casey 12:30 p.m. Camp

Stanley Chapel

COGIC

Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

KATUSA

Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

Tuesday 6 p.m. Stone Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass

Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel

Latter-day Saints Worship

Sunday 4 p.m. West Casey Chapel


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Daegu National Museum offers

a deeper look into Korean cultureStory and photos by Cpl. Kim Min-jae

[email protected]

DAEGU GARRISON HHC,USAG-Daegu Soldiers visited the DaeguNational Museum on 23 June. Withlearning basic knowledge through aclass, they started to tour the museum.

Inaugurated on 7 December, 1994,the Daegu National Museum houses

approximately 30,000 artefacts of art andarchaeology. The main collections focuson the material culture form Daegu, andfrom the western and northern parts ofGyeongsangbouk-do Province.

And also, Daegu National Museumorganizes and hosts a wide variety ofeducational programs and culturalevents making it a center for publicparticipation and education in cultureand history.

The mission of the Daegu NationalMuseum is to provide a populareducational and cultural museum ofexcellence, fully accessible and open toall visitors. The Daegu National Museumwants to inspire peoples hopes andtheir dreams. Said Gwon-gu, Kim, theDirector of Daegu National Museum.x

Sgt. David W. Anderson, USAG Daegu, experiences the rubbing of a stone inscription at the

Korean traditional culture learning center.

This is an image of Buddhist sculpture made in Korea. It is characterized by its roundish

benign facial feature, and the well-harmonized proportion of its body.

This is a Hanbok for a wedding ceremony.

This is an image of Dragons head agstaff. This Dragons head once crowned the agstaff

of a Buddhist temple. The head is boldly modeled with hair and scales rendered in neincised lines.

Shown here is a gure of a Sarira case. Sarira are small bead-like remains found originallyin the ashes from the cremation of Buddha, and also cremations of Buddhist monks.

Shown here is an image of the Buddhist Bell. The delicate ornamentation on bell was madepossible by well-developed metal casting techniques.


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By Cpl. Tim Oberle2nd CAB Public Affiars

CAMP HUMPHREYS The 2nd

Combat Aviation Brigade MinistryTeam hosted a prayer breakfast June20 at the Talon Cafe here with a magicshow to give Soldiers a chance to winddown from their busy military lives.

During the breakfast, Col. ArthurPace, the 8th Army command chaplainfrom Yongsan Garrison, put on a showcalled The Magic of Faith, which in-corporated comedy and involved manyaudience members. The results hadthe dining facility filled with laughterall morning.

Prayer breakfasts have become astaple for the brigade since Chaplain(Maj.) Sun Macupa arrived at the 2ndCAB last year..

Sergeant Michael Brown, the 602nd Aviation Support Battalion careercounselor, and attendee of severalprayer breakfasts, said he appreciatedthe event.

It was the best one Ive been to infour years, Brown said. The mostimpressive thing about these prayerbreakfasts is that they maintain reli-gious neutrality while helping Soldiersto build resiliency."x

Magic highlights prayer breakfast

Chaplain (Col.) Arthur Pace of 8th Army performs a magic show of faith for audience members at a 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade

prayer breakfast June 20 at the Talon Cafe on Camp Humphreys. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Tim Oberle

6-52, ROK Airmen mark birth of allianceBy Capt. Austin Liu6-52 Air Defense Artillery

SUWON AIR BASE The staccato outburst ofanti-aircraft guns rips through the afternoon air asrows of enemy planes dive for their strafing runs onthe airfield.

United States Soldiers manning the four lonelyM-55 gunner positions steadily aim and open fire onthe enemy.

The men, all assigned to the 507th Air DefenseArtillery Battalion, are young and most of them hadnever been to Korea until a few hours prior.

And now, they are fighting for their lives side byside with a contingent of Republic of Korea Soldiers,

whose language they cannot understand but whosesupport they appreciate.

The Soldiers know they have an important mis-sion to protect a strategic airstrip surrounded by ricepaddies in a small town named Suwon.

It was June 29, 1950, only three days after theNorth Korean Army crossed the 38th Parallel.

Little did these men know that their action onthat day will be remembered as the first official hos-tility between the U.S. and the North Korean mili-

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