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JUNE 17, 2011

JUNE 17, 2011 Volume 9, Issue 34 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

See INVESTIGATION, Page 2

Inside

GRADUATION 236 Years Old FEATURE

137 in SAHS Calss of 2011, Page 9 SeePages 4, 6 and22

Pools open for summer,

See story on Page 16

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 Walter T. Ham IV

8th Army Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL, Korea Ledby an American Army general and aSouth Korean scientist, the Joint Inves-tigation Team met with South Koreanocials, legislators and residents here

June 9 and answered question on theprobe into claims that Agent Orange

was buried here in 1978.Eighth Army Commander Lt. Gen.

John D. Johnson and Doctor Gon Okmet with the provincial governor,

county governor andROK National Assem-bly members from thePublic Administration and SecurityCommittee at the alleged burial siteon Camp Carroll. The U.S. Army andROK leaders also attended a town hallmeeting with local ocials and resi-dents o post at the Chilgok County

Auditorium.

I pledge that I will do everythingnecessary to determine the truth,

Johnson told the residents at the townhall meeting. My focus is to ensure

there is no risk to thehealth of the peopleon Camp Carroll or o

Camp Carroll. And if there is, Ill x it.South Korean Doctor Gon Ok, the

chief South Korean investigator onthe Joint Investigation Team, said theinvestigation is proceeding methodi-cally.

We have a trustworthy, reliable

method that has been agreed upon byboth sides, said Ok, an environmentalexpert and chief professor at PokyongNational University.

Officials answer questions on Agent OrangeFollowing a comprehensive records

review and interviews with the U.S.veterans that rst made the claims onKPHO TV in Phoenix, the Joint Inves-tigation Team is using ground pen-etrating radar, electrical resistivity andmagnetometers to detect buried mate-rial, and conducting joint water andsoil sampling tests to detect any con-tamination by Agent Orange.

Ground penetrating radar, electri-cal resistivity and magnetometers are

More than 160 Army runners from across the peninsula burst past the starting line Saturday at a 10-mile qualifying race designed to determine the best runners in 8th

Army, who will make up the 12-person team (plus two alternate runners) that will represent South Korea in the Army Ten Miler. The race will be held in Washington, D.C. inOctober. The qualifying race took place at Camp Caseys Carey Fitness Center. See Page 5 for a story with details on who qualified. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson

From 160 to 14 Runners jockey for position in ArmyTen-Miler race, to be held in D.C.

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HappyBirthdayU.S. Army

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used for environmental, archaeological and engineering

exploration.Our plan is to try to pinpoint potentially contaminated

areas with ground penetrating radar, electrical resistivity,magnetometers and water and soil sampling, said Johnson.The results of that testing will determine where to dig, if

we nd contamination. The general emphasized the needfor patience as the investiga-tion continues into the morethan 30-year-old claims.

I believe in every step we have to build on thetrust that weve had here forover 60 years, said Johnson.We want to make sure weget this right.

In an earlier meeting,North Kyongsong ProvinceGovernor Kim Kwan-yong

said he appreciated thespeed of the investigation.

The general said theROK-U.S. Joint Investiga-tion Team will conduct thetesting necessary to deter-mine if Agent Orange wasburied on Camp Carroll.

The Eighth Army com-

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

dresses residents at the Chilgok County Auditorium June 9. Heis leading the Joint Investigation Team together with Doctor Gon

Ok (right). U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee Kyung-min

By Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch

IMCOM Commander

SAN ANTONIO, Texas The past10 years have brought a great deal ofchange to our Army. Not only do ourSoldiers continue to ght in two wars,but the Army is going through thegreatest organizational change since

World War II. Between instituting the Army Force Generation model, reor-ganizing around modular brigadesand the Base Realignment and Closureprocess, our Army looks very dier-ent than it did 10 years ago. The BRACprocess is a large part of that reorga-nization. With its completion on timeand on target in September, the Army

will have reshaped its infrastructure tobetter support Soldiers, Civilians andFamilies.

The Base Realignment and Closurecommission made recommendationsabout how to make eciencies in theDepartment of Defense to the presi-dent, who presented them to Congress

and those recommendations becamelaw in September 2005. Of the 182 com-mission recommendations, 113 aectedthe Army. This BRAC is an importantpart of the Armys historic transforma-tion and has aected many commands,including the Installation Manage-ment Command Headquarters in San

Antonio, Texas.BRAC 2005 enables the Army to re-

shape its infrastructure to support itsforces. It repositions our forces, making

them more relevant and combat readyfor the combatant commander. It alsocreates doctrinal eciencies by consoli-dating schools into centers of excellenceand headquarters and other activitiesinto joint or multifunctional installa-tions for eciency and cost control.

Joint Base San Antonio is experi-encing the largest economic develop-

ment in its history with 10,000 Fami-lies relocating here. This BRAC movehas transformed the former Fort SamHouston into a premier medical com-plex and the largest medical trainingcampus in the world. Joint installa-tions, like JBSA, improve training ca-pabilities and eliminate excess capac-ity while providing the same or betterservice at a reduced cost.

Fort Benning, the new home of theManeuver Center of Excellence, is agood example of how BRAC growth hasbeen handled in an environmentallyand scally sustainable way. Thirty-four new projects have been built thereas a result of BRAC and all of them

have been designed to be LEED Silvercertied. All of the new constructionsupports increased operational capac-ity and our war-ghting capability.

On installations across the Armyyou can see signs of success in meetingthe goals of BRAC 2005. Constructionalone has brought thousands of jobs tosurrounding communities. Expandedinstallations have caused local busi-nesses and service providers to grow.Even communities surrounding clo-

on BRAC

BRAC: On time and on target

INVESTIGATION from Page 1 mander also reiterated his commitment to conducting acomplete investigation and said he shares the concerns ofthe local residents.

We regret the concern these allegations have causedour Korean neighbors, said Johnson. We truly value theirfriendship and are committed to cooperating fully with theKorean government during this investigation. We owe itto them to ensure our investigation is deliberate, thoroughand transparent.

Johnson vowed to returnto Chilgok County to an-nounce the results of the in-

vestigation at another townhall meeting.

Closing the town hallmeeting on an optimisticnote, Johnson said the ROK-U.S. Alliance had overcomemuch tougher challengesin the same area during thedecisive Battle of the Pusan

Perimeter here more than60 years ago.

We are on sacred groundhere on the Nakdong River,said Johnson. If we canstand side-by-side and solvethat problem, then we canstand side-by-side and solvethis problem.x

8th Army uses ground-penetrating radar to check for buried chemicals

sure installations have benetted by working with the Army to redevelopthe surplus property. But with BRACsuccesses, there are also challenges.More people require more schools,houses and emergency services. Thecity of El Paso is a great example of acommunity that turned its challenges

with BRAC into a success story.Fort Bliss is experiencing the larg-

est BRAC realignment in history withunparalleled growth of 29,600 Soldiersand 45,000 Family members relocat-ing there. El Paso embraced BRAC,building new schools, while the stateinvested $1 billion for transportationprojects in the city and creating thou-sands of civilian jobs. When BRAC and

Army Transformation are complete,Fort Bliss will have enough new facili-ties to accommodate 5 brigade combatteams, a division sta and their Fami-lies.

IMCOM plays a big part in trans-forming the Armys infrastructurethrough BRAC, supporting the move-

ment of several organizations andwelcoming thousands of Soldiers andCivilians onto our installations andinto surrounding communities. Thistransformation has made us a strongermore ecient and agile organization,supporting a stronger, more ecientand agile Army.

BRAC is an important part of thelargest Army transformation in three

See BRAC, Page 4


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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Offpost events and activities

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

Police Blotter

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

2011 7th Annual GwanghwamunInternational Art Festival

The Gwanghwamun International Art Festival (GIAF) is an annual art

festival that aims to improve the qual-ity of Korean art and pop culture. This years GIAF runs through Tuesday atthe Sejong Center for the Performing

Arts and The Story of King Sejong Ex-hibition Hall located in Gwanghwa-mun Square. Visitors will be able toexhibit the art works of more than 250

artists from several dierent countriesincluding the U.S., England, Turkey,France, Australia, Belgium, Luxem-bourg, Canada, Columbia, Ethiopia,

Greece, the Netherlands, New Zea-land, Thailand, the Philippines, Re-public of South Africa, Denmark, Chi-na, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Germanyand Korea.

In addition to viewing the art exhib-its, visitors will also be able to partici-pate in various performances and try

dierent kinds of arts and crafts in-cluding ceramics, color therapy, silverhandicrafts, leather handicrafts andmore. Located at Sejong Center for the

Performing Arts, The Story of King Se- jong Exhibition Hall, 81-3 Sejong-ro,Jongno-gu, Seoul.

For more information call 02)723-9484 or visit www.giaf.co.kr (Korean).To get there take subway Line 5 toGwanghwamun Sation Exit 1 or 8, walk5 minutes.x

The second important landmark in Cheonggycheon district, Gwangtonggyo (Bridge), stands halfway up the main stream. It

was originally built from wood and coarse soil, but in 1410 it was reconstructed with stone bricks on the orders of King Taejong(the 3rd king of the Joseon Dynasty) during the 10th year of his reign, after massive floods had demolished the bridge. As partof the Cheonggyecheon restoration project, it was moved to i ts current location on the upper reaches of the stream, in order

to smooth the flow of traf fic. To get there take Subway Line 1 to Jonggak Station, walk 150 meters from Exit 4 or 5. U.S. Armyphoto by Pfc. Jeong Yee-taek

Gwangtonggyo (Bridge)

USAG Red CloudUnderage Drinking: Subject

appeared intoxicated and wasbelligerent in a room at an opost establishment. A check ofhis ID card revealed he was un-der the legal age to consume al-coholic beverages. The subject

was apprehended and trans-ported to the provost marshalsoce where he was administereda portable breath test, with a re-sult of .172 percent blood alcoholconcentration. Due to his level ofintoxication, the subject report-ed to the PMO hours later.

Possession of Spice: Subjectcommitted the oense of Posses-sion of a Controlled Substance,

when he had Spice delivered toan o post address. Upon return-ing to the installation he was ap-prehended in possession of thesubstance. This is a nal report.

USAG YongsanCriminal Trespassing: Sub-

ject attempted to gain entry topost without rendering a valid IDcard. After the security guard de-tained her, she became resistantand non-compliant. Upon arriv-al of military police, the subject

was apprehended and transport-ed to the provost marshals oce.

While at the PMO, a search foridentication was conducted onthe subject, which met with neg-ative results. She was processed,released to the Korean NationalPolice and charged with IllegalTrespassing. This is a nal report.

USAG HumphreysLarceny of Private Property:

Unknown subject(s) removed Victims bicycle, which was leftsecured and unattended. The

victim rendered a written swornstatement attesting to the in-cident. A search of the area forsubject(s) or witness(s) met withnegative results. Estimated cost

of loss is $500.

USAG DaeguCriminal Trespassing: Sub-

ject 1 attempted to gain access onpost using Subject 2s U.S. ForcesKorea Contractor ID card. Bothparties were escorted by militarypolice to the provost marshalsoce, processed and released toKorean National Police.

Osan Air BaseUnauthorized Possession of

Classied Material: Subject wasobserved in possession of top-secret material without properauthorization. Upon arrival, se-curity forces determined he didnot have the proper credentials.The Subject was apprehendedand transported to the Osan ABprovost marshals oce where hesaid that he was not aware he wasremoved from the classied cou-rier listing.


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BRAC from Page 2

generations. Consolidating and re-positioning several major commands

will save millions in personnel and fa-cilities costs and is needed to put the

Army on the path to future sustain-ability.

We have no way of knowing exactlywhat the future will look like, but the

2005 BRAC process better positionedthe Army to meet future challenges.The Army has realigned its infrastruc-ture with the new modular structure

and modernized our support facilities,all while becoming more scally andenvironmentally sustainable. When itis complete it will be a major achieve-ment for the Army. By this September,the Army will have completed over $13billion in construction and renovationprojects, and a reorganization that will

aect one-third of the Army. This willall have been done in six years put-ting the Army on time and on target tomeet its future missions.x

Col. Joseph P. Moore

By Col. Joseph P. Moore

Humphreys Garrison Commander

HUMPHREYS GARRISON OnJune 14, 1775, the Continental Congressauthorized the enlistment of riemento serve the United Colonies for one

year.Since then, there have been innu-

merable changes to uniforms, policies,weapons, and tactics. But the underly-ing principle of dedicated patriots de-fending this country and its freedom

has remained the same.This week is marked by cake-cut-ting, impassioned speeches, and spe-cial events. But in the midst of the cel-ebration, take time to reect on what

you are part of and what the Armymeans to you and this country.

Victory in the Revolutionary Wargave this country its independence,and the Army remains a potent force236 years later. Along the way, the

Army has defeated pirates, fascists,and terrorists. It played a crucial rolein defeating the Axis powers, and thenin containing and outlasting commu-nism.

Today, we are an Army that has beenat war for almost 10 years. But enlist-

ment and reenlistment rates remainhigh and Soldiers are unwavering intheir support of the service and themission. Despotic regimes in Iraq and

Afghanistan have been overthrownand we are working with nascent de-mocracies in those countries to make

the world a better place. For those ofus on the peninsula, the U.S. drivingout the invading North Koreans hasspecial signicance. The North wasbeaten back, but has remained a bel-ligerent force. And it is only becauseof dedicated servicemembers working

with our Republic of Korea friends that

South Korea has usually remained safefor almost 60 years.

As we celebrate this week, knowthat you are part of something that al-

ways has and always will be vital to thiscountry and our own and their free-doms. x

Happy Birthday U.S. Army


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Robert Anderson (top center), Company B, 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Camp Humphreys, distances himself from the competition half way through the 8th Army TenMiler at the Camp Casey enclave June 11. Anderson finished first in the mens open division (29 years and under) in 59 minutes and 47 seconds - nearly one minute ahead ofRobert Nott, U.S. Army Garrison Daegu. It was Andersons f irst 10-mile race and earned him a spot on the 8th Army Ten Miler team. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson

8th Army Ten Miler TeamThe following runners who participated in the 8th Army Ten Miler at Camp Casey

have qualified to represent Korea in the Army Ten Miler at the Pentagon in

Washington, D.C., Oct. 9:

Robert Anderson, Company B, 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Camp

Humphreys; Ryan Murphy, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 168th

Multifunctional Medical Battalion, Camp Walker; Allen Bader, 551st Inland Cargo

Transfer Company, Camp Carroll; Thomas Marnoch, 551st 551st Inland Cargo

Transfer Company, Camp Carroll; Adrian Orrostieta, Special Troops Battalion-Korea,

Yongsan; Eric Mwaura, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 4th Squadron, 7th

Cavalry Regiment, Camp Hovey; Jeffrey Hayden, 39th Special Forces Detachment,

Yongsan (alternate); Sarah Rainville, 36th Signal Battalion, Camp Walker; JessicaForman, 65th Medical Brigade, Yongsan; Jennifer Woods, Company A, 2nd Assault

Battalion, 2nd Aviation Combat Brigade, K-16 Air Base; Leah Hornback Special

Troops Battalion-Korea, Yongsan; Carol Lowe, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment

Command, Camp Henry; Susana Hans, Company A, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Missile

Defense Regiment, Camp Casey; Mariel Hernandez, U.S. Army Garrison Daegu,

Camp Henry and Elizabeth Gonzalez, Company B 602nd Aviation Support Battalion,

Camp Humphreys (alternate).

Anderson blazes to 8th Army Ten Miler winQualifying race separates top runners from pack, sets Korea team for Washington race

Sarah Rainville, 36th Signal Battalion, Camp Walker, raises her arms in triumph duringher second place finish - just 47 seconds off the pace - in the womens open (29 yearsand under) division at the 8th Army Ten Miler at Camp Casey June 11. Her fast time puther on the 8th Army Ten Miler team. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson

By Kevin Jackson

[email protected]

CAMP CASEY It was his firstcompetitive 10-mile race, but he leftlittle doubt about the new runner onthe block.

Robert Anderson from Company B,532nd Military Intelligence Battalionat Camp Humphreys led the 8th ArmyTen Miler here June 11 from start tofinish.

There is one bit of strategy I used,the 30-year-old Tampa native said. Iheard some of the top runners say they

wouldnt go out themselves to fast thefirst mile and so I used that to separatemyself from them. I do better when I

compete against myself. Anderson said he specializes in5- and 10-kilometer races and didntknow how he would do.

I wasnt expecting to break anhour, he said. I know when I killmyself on 10ks Im pretty out of it aftersix miles and I didnt think I could pullit off for four more miles.

Anderson finished the race in 59minutes and 47 seconds the onlyrunner under one hour but stillslightly more than seven minutes offthe overall race record set by SammyNgatia in 1996.

Robert Nott, a civilian employeefrom U.S. Army Daegu finished second,claiming first place in the mens master

(40 years and over) division in 1:00:38.Ryan Murphy from the 168th

Multifunctional Medical Battalion at

Camp Walker finished third in 1:01:39,claiming first place in the mens open(29 years and under) division.

We went out way to fast, Murphysaid. Luckily (Anderson) was able tohold out because I was feeling it. Im asteady runner. I gotta hit my pace rightoff the bat or it kills me and I think

we ran the first two miles at like a 5:20pace. That was rough. By mile seven Iknew we went out way to fast.

The weather was nearly perfectfor the race. The temperature at racetime was in the low 70s, but the sun

was beating down and the moderatehumidity rose steadily throughout themorning.

The toughest (part) was the heat,

said Kristen Epstein, a 24-year-oldfamily member representing the168th MMB and United ServicesOrganization in Daegu, who finishedfirst in the womens open division in1:10:08. At mile seven I was a littletired, but I kinda thought I would getmy second wind, but it never cameback. So from mile eight to the finishit was pretty brutal.

Other first places finishers areJessica Forman, 65th Medical Brigade, Yongsan in the womens sub-masters(30-39 years), 1:14:10 and Carol Lowe,19th Expeditionary SustainmentCommand, Camp Henry, womensmasters (40 years and over), 1:21:25.

The top runners from the race have

qualified for the 8th Army team. Thetop civilian finishers are ineligible toparticipate.x


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News & Notes

Maude Hall HoursCustomer service hours at

Maude Hall, bldg. 2440, CampCasey, will change to 8 a.m.-5 p.m., including being openduring the lunch hour, Mondaythrough Friday, effective June 27. U.S. Army GarrisonRed Cloud had extended thehours until 6 p.m. as a trialto determine if there was ademand for extended hoursafter 5 p.m.

Garbage ViolationsDumping garbage brought

from off post in collectionpoints on all Area I installationsis strictly prohibited by order ofCol. Hank Dodge, U.S. ArmyGarrison Red Cloud and AreaI commander. Violators will be

punished!

Concert on the Village GreenThe 2nd Infantry Division

Band presents Celebrate theSoldier a concert on the Village Green at 2 p.m., June18 at Camp Red Cloud. Themusic will be Big Band andsmall ensemble jazz. The Army and Air Force ExchangeService and the Directorateof Family, Morale, Welfareand Recreation will be sellingfood and beverages. Bring your chairs and blankets for arelaxing afternoon of music andcamaraderie. The concert is an

open post event and shuttle busservice for Koreans without postaccess will run from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. between the U.S. ArmyGarrison Red Cloud sewagetreatment facility parking areaadjacent to the installation andthe Village Green. Dogs will notbe permitted at the concert. Inthe event of inclement weather,check the USAG Red CloudFacebook at http://www.facebook.com/usagrc for thestatus of the concert. For moreinformation, call 732-9053.

Free Hotdog LunchThe United Services

Organization at Camp Casey will host a free hotdog lunchfrom 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.,June 22. The free meal includeshot dogs, chips and soda. Formore information, call 730-4466.

First Aid/CPR ClassThe American Red

Cross is offering a first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation(adult, child and infant) classfrom 8 a.m.-5 p.m., June 25 in theCamp Casey Red Cross Office,bldg. 2317. The certificationclass will help people learn

how to confidently assist with amedical emergency. The cost is$40 and the deadline to registeris June 23. Participants must beat least 18 years old and cannotbe in their third trimesterof pregnancy. For moreinformation, call 730-3184.

Lt. Col. Mark Parker (right), the incoming commander of 304th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, receives the battalion colorsfrom Col. Mark Elliott, 1st Signal Brigade commander, during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Stanley, June10. Parker relieved the outgoing battalion commander, Lt. Col. Ar vesta Roberson. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Wonyong Park,1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs

304th Expeditionary Signal Battalion welcomes new commander

Children ring in Army Birthday

Col. Hank Dodge, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I commander, shows childrengathered at the Camp Casey Child Development Center a drawing in the Happy

Birthday U.S. Army book he read to the nearly 30 children gathered for the ArmyBirthday Celebration June 14. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson

By Kevin Jackson

[email protected]

CAMP CASEY What the does theU.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and

Area I commander do to celebrate theArmys 236th birthday here June 14?

Col. Hank Dodge pulled himselfaway from his responsibilitiesmanaging installations to spend 15minutes reading to about 30 childrenfrom age two to 12 from the ChildDevelopment Center and School AgeCenter here who gathered at the CDC.

Before Dodge began reading, heasked the children how many of themhad mothers and fathers who servein the U.S. Army. All the childrenenthusiastically raised their hands androared their affirmation.

Reading the first in a series of threechildrens books Happy Birthday

U.S. Army written in 2008 by DonnaMcGrath and Mary Ellen Pratt fromthe Army Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation Command, Dodgetold the children the story about a

young boy discussing his grandfathersbirthday and the similarities betweenhis immediate family and the U.S.

Army family to which he belongs. Angela Schoffstall from FMWRC

provided illustrations for the seriesthat give the appearance of beingdrawn by children. The visual appealis designed to draw the children tothe book and help them understandthe importance of what their Soldierparents do in the Army.

It was the first time that Dodge hadthe opportunity to read to the childrenof Army families in Warrior Country.The significance of his visit wasnt loston some of the parents who were alsothere.

It just shows the commanderis concerned about the childrenthat he took the time out of hisbusy day to come and spend a fewminutes with them. It means a lot,said Latija Morrison, spouse of Spc.Charles Morrison, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 1st Heavy

Brigade Combat Team, whose 3-year-old daughter Elyssa attends pre-schoolin the CDC.

Following the reading, severalchildren helped Dodge cut the ArmyBirthday cake, which was served toeveryone in attendance.

All three of the Happy Birthday U.S.Army books are available for downloadfrom Army OneSource under the Child,

Youth and School Services sectionat https://www.myarmyonesource.com/ChildYouthandSchoolServices/

ArmyBirthday/default.aspx.x


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Dongducheon Foreign Language High School students enjoy table soccer, or foosball, with Soldiers in the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, U.S. Army GarrisonCasey barracks dayroom June 9. The students spontaneous encounter with USAG Casey Soldiers who just returned from preliminary rifle instruction led to a chance game withthe Soldiers who were still decked out in body armor. The Soldiers also took a few minutes to permit the students to try on the equipment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jin Choi

By Sgt. Jin Choi

[email protected]

CAMP CASEY Twenty-four highschool students and three teachersfrom Dongducheon took a virtualtrip to the United States and had anopportunity to practice their English

with native speakers during theirsemiannual visit with the U.S. Armyhere June 9.

Dongducheon Foreign LanguageHigh School students attending theeducational institution visit CampCasey each semester to help them

learn about American culture.They were greeted by Lt. Col.Richard Fromm, U.S. Army GarrisonCasey commander, and a few Soldiersfrom the garrison detachmenton arrival at the United ServicesOrganization here. The students werequickly divided into three group ofeight, each led by an American Soldierand a Korean Augmentation to theU.S. Army Soldier as their tour guides.

The virtual tour of the UnitedStates began in the Post Exchangeand then went to the library and theSoldiers barracks. The students wereparticularly interested in comparingthe Soldiers barracks to theirdormitory.

Im so impressed with this Soldiersroom in this barracks, said Choi Hong-

ju, a 10th grade female student fromUijeongbu who is studying English andMandarin. I share a room with threeother friends and everything in thisbuilding is modern and much betterthan what we have in our school.

The students, teachers and Soldiers

had a chance to bond as they chattedduring their pizza buffet lunch in theGateway Club.

Kim Yang-jin, a 29-year-old Englishteacher in his first year at DFLHS, waspleased his students get to interact

with native speakers.Those who are participating

in todays tour are getting theopportunity to practice what theylearn in class, he said while the group

was enjoying their lunch. They arealso learning American culture. Thestudents who are participating todayare more enthusiastic than they are in

the classroom and they are trying tospeak English so I know its workingfor them.

The group wrapped up their tourwith an afternoon windshield tour of

Camp Casey and Hovey, including astop at the community activity center

where they were able to play somegames together.

During the afternoon they alsogained some insight into the lifeof a Solider, which was particularlyinteresting for the male students, whomust all complete a mandatory two-

year military service commitmentbefore the age of 30.

U.S. Soldiers also found the visitenjoyable.

This is a very unique experienceand I really enjoyed it, said Spc. Lam

Yuen, HHD, USAG Casey. The tourwas a chance for the students, as well asSoldiers, to enhance their knowledgeof different cultures I enjoyed it verymuch.x

Students experience Army life

Pvt. Kim Min-seok, Headquarters andHeadquarters Detachment, U.S. ArmyGarrison Casey, tries his kevlar helmeton Yi Ti-hun, a Dongducheon ForeignLanguage High School 10th grader, aspart of their Camp Casey tour that gavethem insight into American culture andthe life of a Soldier. U.S. Army photo bySgt. Jin Choi

Yi Hye-won from Casey Community Bank shows students from Dongducheon ForeignLanguage High School the features of $20 bill. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jin Choi


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SAHS graduates 137 in Class of 2011At the end of the Seoul American High School Commencement Exercises, the class of 2011 throws graduation cap high into the sky at Collier Fitness Center June 11;

(From left) Graduates enter the Collier Fitness Center and stand at their seats, welcoming rest of their fellow students; Sang Kim, a graduate of SAHS takes a personal com-memorative photo with his father after the graduation ceremony. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Sung-il

By Pfc. Choi Sung-il

[email protected]

YONGSAN GARRISON - Graduates of Seoul

American High Schools Class of 2011 became freefrom high school life and marked their rst step to-wards the bigger world at commencement exerciseswith their family, friends and special guests at CollierFitness Center June 11.

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander Col. William Huber praised the 137 graduates for theiraccomplishments and shared three thoughts beforethey move o to new adventures.

Youve all been blessed with a very unique gift,the gift of cultural astuteness coming from livingoverseas, experiencing diversity in what is truly theassignment of choice. You have a better understand-ing of the world, a respect for this great host nationof Korea. I challenge you to embrace and cherish theculture you and I have come to love.

Huber also emphasized to the senior class todream big and dare to fail wherever they go becauseeveryone will survive.

Following the speech, graduates were given a

special time to recognize their parents and teach-ers for lling their lives with all the pleasures andgifts shown and given before them. They delivered asingle red rose with a letter to parents and teachers,giving them a warm embrace at the end.

On behalf of all the teachers and faculty and stamembers, Dennis Hilgar, Physical Education Teacherat SAHS, delivered his farewell message to the class.

Theres also an unwritten challenge to futureclasses in trying to be better than we are; but the Classof 2011 has planted a very lofty ag. You have contin-ued to establish a benchmark of academics in the areaof music, art and sports.

Hilgar has been teaching volleyball since 1976 and

See SAHS GRADUATION, Page 12

Scan here for morescenes on SAHS Graduation

(Below) The seniors line up side by side to enter the

ceremonial hall where their families and teachers arewaiting to see the stars of the day. - U.S. Army photo byPfc. Choi Sung-il


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formation, and the higher commanderof the unit presides over the ceremonyand passes the unit colors from the oldcommander to the new. Col. Bill Huber,commander of USAG Yongsan, passedthe colors from Gill, symbolizing hisrelief of command, to Cha, acceptingthe responsibilities of command.

Though this will be Chas rst timein a command position, Gill said hehas full condence in Chas ability tolead the unit.

I think its outstanding, Gill said.

Being as hes coming from the Yong-san Garrison family already, he knowsour Soldiers, he knows the units mis-sion, and hes been with the unit lon-ger than Ive been with the unit. Hesalready hitting the ground running,and he doesnt need a warm start.

USAG-Y PAGE 10http://yongsan.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMUSAG YONGSAN

N ew s & N ot e s

For a complete list of community infor-

mation news and notes, visit the USAG

Yongsan Facebook page at

http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan

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.

Voices from the NorthUSFK hosts Voices from theNorth: Personal Stories fromNorth Korean Defectors Monday

June 20 at the South Post MovieTheater. Learn about life inNorth Korea through the diverseexperiences of North Koreandefectors. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.for a photo exhibit. There will beguest speakers and an opportunityfor audience Q&A from 1-3 p.m.For more information, call KatieLynch at 010-2280-6275

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, at the MemorialDay Fair, and at the 4th of July Fair.

All bicycles must be registered byJuly 4. 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 tobecome 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.


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YONGSAN GARRISON - U.S.Army Garrison Yongsan hosted Child, Youth and School Services Organiza-tion and Provider Appreciation Day

A Child, Youth and School Services team celebrates after winning a friendly competi-

tion during the CYSS Organization and Provider Appreciation Day at the Middle Schooland Teen Center June 4. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Sung-il

Dragon Knights welcome familiar face during COC

Col. Bill Huber, right, passes the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USAG Yongsan guidon to Capt. Peter Cha during the

Change of Command ceremony on Yongsan June 7. - U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cody Harding

By Staff Sgt. Cody Harding

[email protected]

YONGSAN GARRISON - TheHeadquarters and Headquarters Com-pany, United States Army Garrison

Yongsan, said farewell to Capt. Na-thaniel Gill, the former commander ofHHC, at a Change of Command cer-emony at Trent Gym June 7.

Gill, who has been in command ofthe Dragon Knights for nearly a year,

welcomed Capt. Peter Cha as the new

commander of HHC. Cha, who workedin the Directorate of Public Works as amember of HHC, assumed his rst as-signment as commander.

Im excited to be back in a unit,Cha said. When I was with Director-ate of Public Works, I was kind of oon my own, but now Im back with the See HHC USAG-Y COC, Page 12

unit and the Soldiers. Im really look-ing forward to it.

Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Nagy, the 1stSgt. of HHC, said that his six and a halfmonths working with Gill has been amemorable assignment.

It was a great experience, saidNagy. Capt. Gill being a former NCO,had a lot of experience and knowledgeto teach me and mentor me, seeinghow hes been in longer than I have.

We denitely had a great commandteam relationship. Anything I needed,

or any questions I had, I had that easyaccess where I knew I could talk tohim.

The Change of Command ceremonyacts as both an ocial and symbolicpassage in a units history and direc-tion. Soldiers are presented to the out-going and incoming commanders in

at the Middle School and Teen CenterJune 4. The event was dedicated to rec-ognizing and celebrating CYSS provid-ers for their hard work and services forthe year.

Eighty out of 106 employees fromChild Development Center, Family

Child Care and Middle School TeenCenter and Sports sta attended theorginzation day. They got a chance tolearn a lot of lessons through dierentteamwork activities. People of all agesborn in 1940s to 1990s were mixed upas teams and competed against eachother.

We want activities to be very inter-active and social which include team-

work, diversity, communication andcustomer service internally and exter-nally. Through hands-on experiencesin a fun way the teachers would un-derstand daily bases importance, saidClaudette Mohn, CYSS Coordinator.

One of the main group activities wasto guess the name and singer of tunespulled from dierent decades starting

with the 1950s. Teams had to work to-gether and communicate to gure outthe answer. They, above all, had to de-pend on someone born in that decade

to provide information.In another group challenge, all theteams were assigned dierent sce-narios based on a variety of situationsthat may happen in the school ser-

vices program. Each teammate playedroles of kids, students and instructorsand demonstrated behaviors by teams

Yongsan recognizes CYSS organization, providers

See CYSS PROVIDERS, Page 12


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By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun

[email protected]

Tips on Summer

Vacation Plans

It is denitely summer now! Do you have anyplans on going on a summer vacation? Findout what more than 7,600 Yongsan commu-nity members are talking about by becominga USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are kept intheir original form)

My daughter (14) left last week to spend 3 weeksin Florida with the friends she left behind and her

grandparents. Then on to Pa where I will meet herfor a family wedding, 2 Graduation parties and my 2

band new grandchildren get baptised. Livia is God-

Mother.

Debbi Chapman

Facebook Fan

Crystal Mink

Stutler

Facebook Fan

Donald

OConner

Facebook Fan

We are PCSing this summer and will be spending a

week at Myrtle Beach to celebrate our return to theUSA.

Spend more time with my fellow katusas and soldiers

since alot of them leave near the end of the year.Hardest part about being in the military. Seeing your

friends leave.

By Staff Sgt. Cody Harding

[email protected]

YONGSAN GARRISON - More than 100 U.S.Army Garrison Yongsan Community Members par-ticiapted in the U. S. Army Birthday 5K Fun Run,

June 10.The Army celebrated its 236th Birthday on June

10, with events including the Army Birthday Runand the Army Birthday Ball. Included in the crowd

were teams from the United Nations Honor guard,the 1st Replacement Company, and various unitsaround post as well as individual runners, civiliansand Soldier alike, who came to celebrate 236 years ofdefense, cooperation and leadership .x

Yongsan marks Army Birthday with 5K Fun Run

Yongsan Family plant trees for the Garrison

The Travis family poses before planting trees at the vacant lot located on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan. Courtesy

photo by Kiu Travis

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

Your Yongsasn PAO team

Ron Nagy

Facebook Fan

My vacation is ensuring my soldiers go on vacation.

Daechon beach is always nice!

Jane Griswold

LewisFacebook Fan

My son will be arriving there in about 3 weeks, anysuggustions? He is 20 and single. Any websites he

could look at, to know the area better?

Participants in the United States Army Birthday 5K Fun Run salute the ag before the start of the run on

USAG Yongsan June 10. - U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cody Harding

uScenes from 5K FUN RUN


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CYSS PROVIDERS from Page 10

HHC USAG-Y COC from Page 10

Gill is now headed to the ChemicalCaptain Career Course, Fort Leonard

Wood, Mo., where hell advance his ca-reer as an ocer in the Army ChemicalCorps. When asked about what advicehed give to Capt. Cha in his new com-mand, Gill was clear.

Take care of the Soldiers and they will denitely take care of you, Gill

said. Make good bonds with the otherdirectorates, keep an open dialog withCol. Huber and Command Sgt. Maj.

Justis, and denitely lean on the 1stSgt.x

while the rest of the audience gavefeedback. The exercise helped themunderstand their roles, importanceand accountability as they provide carefor the Garrison.

USAG Yongsan Deputy Command-er Henry Stuart then came out to pres-ent certicates of appreciation for ev-ery employee.

Diversity builds strength. Theres

diversity among ages, cultures, rac-es and religions, etc. If you take allof them and melt them together, it

makes a much stronger team. We havea highly diverse group that has meltedtogether as a team today, said Stuart.

After the presentation the event in-cluded dance, music, door prizes andfood catered by the attendees.

Garrison Yongsans workforce hashelped make this a Community of Ex-cellence three years in a row, said Gar-rison Commander Col. William Huber.

Their dedication and commitment toexcellence makes a positive impact ev-ery day.x

SAHS GRADUATION from Page 9

this year was the rst time Girls Volley-ball won the Far East Championship.

After teaching at SAHS for 31 years hewill be transferring to Rota, Spain.

SAHS Principal Richard Schlueterhonored the 137 graduates by present-ing each of them with diplomas.

President of the Class of 2011, Al-exandra Barnes seemed she couldntconceal her joy upon graduation.

I am relieved because throughoutthe whole entire year weve been pre-paring for this day. There has been alot of hard work, yelling and sweat.Finally its over, just exhilarated withhappiness. I just want to say that I lovemy parents and teachers for the all pa-tience that they have put up with me.

Studying at Yongsan and travelingto dierent countries in Asia for seven

years Barnes said she learned to haveworldly views on things. She plans togo to Oklahoma and study architec-ture.

All the graduates threw their grad-uation caps in the air when the cer-emony was nished and got ready toenjoy the day with family and fellowstudents.

Garrison Yongsan and the Instal-lation Management Community sup-ports all Soldiers, Families and ArmyCivilians with quality programs andsafe communities that meet theirneeds, said Huber. We are keep-ing our promise to make Yongsan aplace where community members canthrive.x


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JUNE 17, 2011 NEWS IMCOM-K PAGE 13http://imcom.korea.army.milFrom 175th Financial Management

YONGSAN GARRISON TheOverseas Housing utility allowance forService members in Korea increased 18percent June 1, to 965,000 Won for the

with-dependent rate and to 723,750Won for the single rate. The results ofMove-in Housing Allowance surveydata analysis resulted in a decrease of13 percent to 341,146 Won.

The adjustment to the OHA Utilityrate was based on survey data providedby Service members in Korea who re-ceived OHA at the time of the survey,

which was conducted between March1 and April 15.

For the OHA Utility portion of thesurvey, increases in electricity, run-

ning water, sewer, bottle water, trash,and maintenance expenses reported were partially oset by decreases innatural gas, oil and insurance expensesreported. Surveys were included in theanalysis only if they were from Servicemembers who had received OHA for atleast six months, had paid for most oftheir utilities separately from rent, andhad collected a full utility allowance.

Analysis of the MIHA portion ofthe survey for Korea warranted a de-crease in the MIHA Allowance which

was implemented. To learn moreabout OHA and MIHA, visit the 175thFinancial Management website athttp://175FMC.korea.army.mil. x

Results in onHousing Survey

Commentary by Elisa Fraissinet

[email protected]

OSAN AIR BASE Most dogsfrom local pet stores come frompuppy mills and are bred under cru-

el conditions. Many of them are tooyoung to be taken away from theirmothers, carry diseases or will suf-fer from genetic related problemslater on.

At the Osan AB Veterinary Treat-ment Facility sick pet store puppiesare a common sight. Out of the 10-12 pet store bought puppies seen atthe clinic per month, 75-80 percenthave medical conditions that needto be addressed, according to Maj.Dixie Burner, Osan AB Veterinar-ian. Some of the diseases the dogssuer from are skin conditions likeScabies, but also Ringworms andear infections. Intestinal condi-

tions, like parasites are also com-mon. Ringworm and Scabies areindicators of a dirty environment,Burner said. Some dogs suer from

very serious diseases, like Parvo orCanine Distemper. According toBurner, a lot of the diseases comefrom the puppy mills because thepuppies mothers are not vaccinat-ed. The young dogs then spread thediseases in the store. The sad truthis the puppy mill owners only ex-ploit the dogs and do not providethem with the necessary care. Somedogs seen at the Osan Vet Clinic areso severely sick that they need 24-hour care, which is not available atthe facility. They need to be treated

Eli, once a bomb-sniffing military work-ing dog was granted discharge and

adoption by the Department of Defenseafter his handler was killed in actionin Afghanistan. He is now a pet in the

home of the family of his late handler. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.

Bennie J. Davis III

Research advised before adopting pets

o post and vet care for these sickpuppies can cost hundreds of dol-lars. Many people are aware of thedogs origin and think they helpto free them from their misery bypurchasing them, but this behavioronly supports the puppy mill busi-ness.

I think people are aware, theythink they help, but what they dois enable, Burner said. Even dogsthat will survive puppyhood mightsuer from hereditary diseases lat-er on. Some of the genetic related

problems are under or overbites orhip dysplasia. Another issue is thatmany puppies are too young to betaken away from their mothers.Store owners frequently tell cus-tomers the dogs are eight weeks old,

but many of them are much young-er. Puppies that are taken away fromtheir mothers too early might de-

velop behavioral issues later in life.Furthermore, the store owners telltheir customers the dogs are pure-bred, which often is not the case.Even though some of the canineslook like purebreds, they are oftenof mixed lineage. The canines thatactually are purebreds will likelybe of poor quality and could suerfrom breed related problems thatrequire further medical attention.

When looking for a family com-panion, the military communityshould seek other options and

should not support the puppy millbusiness. Many of the installations vet clinics have pets up for adop-tion. Other resources include the

Animal Rescue of Korea homepage, www.animalrescuekorea.org. Thissite is in English and most membersare English speaking expatriates liv-ing in Korea. It features endless list-ings of pets available for adoption.Many families prefer younger ani-mals that can also be found on thissite. Another resource is U.S. ForcesKorea Classieds at usclassieds.com. Before purchasing pet storepuppies, people should be aware ofthe consequences for themselves,and for the dogs. x


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NEWS THE MORNING CALMIMCOM-K PAGE 14http://imcom.korea.army.mil

By 1st Lt. Adam R. Irby

Joint Security Area Public Affairs

JOINT SECURITY AREA, SouthKorea On the afternoon of May 25,

29 members of the Joint Security AreaSecurity Battalion moved along RicePatty Road with combat gear andcamouage; some carrying bandoliersof Claymore Mines and AT4s strappedto their rucks.

They made their way to Observa-tion Post Dora, one the main strategiclocations for observing enemy activity

within North Korea.This was just the rst three-mile leg

of the 24-hour, 23-mile test known asthe JSA Imjin Mungadai LeadershipChallenge.

Genghis Khan created an elitegroup of soldiers designed to lead andconduct themselves on dicult mis-sions while travelling far with little

provisions. This is the spirit of theJSA Imjin Mungadai Leadership Chal-lenge, which is focused on leadershipdevelopment.

Each Soldier is provided an oppor-tunity be either platoon leader, pla-toon sergeant, squad leader or teamleader, rotating with each mission.

Lt. Col. Edward Taylor, UNCSB- JSA commander, dispensed guidanceand mentorship to the platoon leaderand platoon sergeant while Maj. KevinZammert, UNCSB-JSA executive of-cer; Maj. Perry Stiemke, UNCSB-JSAoperations ocer; and Battalion Com-mand Sgt. Battalion Andres Ortiz pro-

vided the same to the junior leaders.

Soldiers from the United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security Area par-ticipate in the JSA Imjin Mundadai Leadership Challenge near the Korean Demilita-

rized Zone. U.S. Army photo by 1st. Lt. Adam R. Irby

By Donna Miles

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON Military mem-bers traveling on orders on several ma-

jor U.S. air carriers can check four, andin some cases, ve bags without chargebased on new policies the airlines in-stituted in recent days.

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines,United Airlines and Continental Air-lines announced the new policies af-ter Army reservists returning from

Afghanistan had to pay more than$2,800 to cover the costs of their fourth

checked bags on a Delta ight.Two members of the unit en route

to Fort Polk, La., complained of theirplight on a YouTube video that went

viral. Delta apologized for the situa-tion and is working with the soldiersindividually to make this situationright for each of them, a Delta spokes-

woman said. We regret that this ex-perience caused these soldiers to feelanything but welcome on their returnhome, she said. We honor their ser-

vice and are grateful for the sacricesof our military service members andtheir families.

Deltas new policy allows U.S. servicemembers traveling on orders tocheck up to four bags in economy classand ve bags in rst and business classat no charge, she said.

Each bag can weigh up to 70 poundsand measure up to 80 linear inches.

Due to weight and space constraints,travelers on Delta Connection carriers,regardless of their seating class, cancheck up to four bags without charge.

We hope these changes to our poli-cies reect the true respect we hold forour servicemen and women and againdemonstrate our appreciation as both

a company and as individuals whobenet from the freedom our troopsdefend, the spokeswoman said.

Other airlines are following Deltaslead. American Airlines is in the pro-cess of increasing its baggage policyfor military members to check vebags without cost, spokesman TimSmith reported.

Full implementation of that policy,and further details, should be com-pleted in the next few days, he said.

One of the checked bags can weighup to 100 pounds and measure up to 26linear inches, but others are subject to

the regular 50-pound, 62-linear-inchrestrictions.

The previous American policy al-lowed servicemembers to check threebags without cost. But given the po-tential confusion, with dierent mili-tary units carrying dierent amountsof bags depending on their mission,

we have elected to proceed with ourve-free-bag limit, Smith said. Wethink it just makes good sense andeliminates possible confusion.

The new policy will apply whetherthe military members are traveling onocial orders or on personal travel,

Smith said.United Airlines and Continental

Airlines, which merged last fall, alsoannounced that they will now waivethe fee for military personnel travelingon orders to check a fourth bag.

The decision was made, accordingto spokeswoman Christen David, inrecognition of their sacrice and ser-

vice to our country. Servicememberstraveling for ocial business, includ-ing deployments, are entitled to re-ceive full reimbursement for reason-able, authorized excess baggage fees,defense ocials said.x

Security Battalion conducts leadership challenge

Airlines Revise Policies for Troops Checked Baggage

WASHINGTON The De-partment of Defense POW/Miss-ing Personnel Oce announcedMonday that the remains of aU.S. serviceman, missing in ac-tion from the Korean War, havebeen identied and are beingreturned to his family for burial

with full military honors. Army Cpl. A.V. Scott, 27, ofDetroit, Mich., will be buried

Wednesday at Arlington Nation-al Cemetery near Washington,D.C. On Feb. 12, 1951, Scotts unit,the 503rd Field Artillery Battal-ion, 2nd Infantry Division, wassupplying friendly forces approx-imately 70 miles east of Seoul,Korea, when Chinese Commu-nist units attacked the area andforced a withdrawal.

Scott was captured by enemyforces and marched north to aprisoner-of-war camp in SuanCounty, North Korea. SurvivingPOWs within the camp reported

Scott died in April 1951.Between 1991 and 1994, NorthKorea gave the United States 208boxes of remains believed to con-tain the remains of 200 to 400U.S. servicemen.

North Korean documentsturned over with one of the box-es indicated the remains wereexhumed near Suan County,

which correlates with Scotts lastknown location. Among forensicidentication tools and circum-stantial evidence, scientists fromthe Joint POW/MIA AccountingCommand used dental com-parisons, and the Armed ForcesDNA Identication Laboratory

used mitochondrial DNA, whichmatched that of Scotts cousins,in the identication. More than2,000 servicemen died as pris-oners of war during the Korean

War. With this identication,7,993 service members remainmissing from the conict.

For additional informationon the Defense Departmentsmission to account for missing

Americans, visit the DPMO web-site at hp://www.dtc.mil/dpmo or call 703-699-1169. x

The exercise led them throughoutthe local area performing tasks suchas land navigation, urban orienteer-ing, Army Combatives and other Sol-dier tasks. They also were required to

work together to overcome challenges,such as a rope bridge, leader reactionobstacles and small unit tactics.

The nal stretch took them 15-milesalong the southern boundary of theKorean Demilitarized Zone, constant-ly in view of the land that so preciously

separates the free Republic of Koreafrom the Communist North Koreanregime.

They reached the pinnacle, an el-evation of 697 feet atop Mount PaekHak marked by giant monolith bear-ing the 1st ROK Infantry emblem andthe words Go Forward.

The Soldiers then descended toCamp Bonifas where there mission iscomplete earning the coveted Munga-dai Knife.x

Remains of Soldiermissing from Korean

War identified


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IMCOM-K PAGE 15

http://imcom.korea.army.milCHAPLAIN

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:


Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores:

[email protected],

754-7042

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

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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Outdoor pools open(Above) On the day of outdoor swimming pool opening, people lie on sun-loungers and bathe in the sun at Yongsan Outdoor Pool May 28; (Below) A child slides down for a splash.- U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Sung-il

(Above, from left) A swimming pool user jumps off the diving board as high as he can; Before jumping into the pool in the sun, parents make sure their kids put sunscreen on.


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YONGSAN GARRISON - U.S. Army GarrisonYongsan outdoor swimming pools opened on May28. Hours of operation for Yongsan Outdoor Poolare 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Hannam Village opensfrom 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. They will stay open until La-bor Day Weekend in September.

There are separate pools for babies and toddlers,

a slide for kids and sun-loungers for those whoprefer to relax at Yongsan Outdoor Pool. The poolcan accommodate up to 280 users and only ID cardholders are allowed usage. The water temperatureis adjusted between 74 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

Garrison Yongsan and the Installation Manage-ment Command will ensure families are preparedand supported throughout their tours here in Ko-rea, said Garrison Commander Col. William Hu-ber said. That is my promise to the community.x

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Sophie Shaw, 5, Aaron Helmer, 2, and Harris Helmer, 5, jump in the kids pool and splash water. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Sung-il


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Visit ArmyOneSource.com to see what the Army Family Covenant can mean for you or someone you know.

ARMY FAMILY COVENANT:Keeping the Promise

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First Sgt. Dennis Petty receives the unit sword from Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Hockenberry during the change of responsibility ceremony for C Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air

Defense Artillery. Petty is just one of the many 6-52 ADA first sergeants taking their new positions this month. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Austin Liu

By Capt. Austin Liu6-52 Air Defense Artillery

OSAN AIR BASE He holds a paramount po-sition, one that sets and upholds the standard andensures Soldiers serving with him have everythingthey need to be successful. In the German Army, heis known as the Father of the Unit. He is the firstsergeant.

So when the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air DefenseArtillery had four changes of responsibility in one

week, the unit opened a new chapter in its history.First Sergeant Dennis Petty is one of the fourspearheading the transition.

When Petty first took over C Battery, 6-52 lastmonth, he offered only a few succinct words to thetroops and families during the Change of Responsi-bility Ceremony.

Charlie Battery Cold Steel, lets get to work, he

6-52 ADA welcomes new leaderssaid. And true to the spirit, for Petty, the last few

weeks have been a period of great learning and ap-preciation for his new duty position.

Being a first sergeant is one of the greatest, if notthe greatest opportunity to lead the nations best andbrightest sons and daughters, Petty said after theceremony. I feel truly blessed.

Two weeks later, the former PATRIOT battalionevaluator finds himself facing the challenge of lead-ing his unit through an intense week-long range den-sity and squad tactic exercise at Warrior Base. Pettyand his Soldiers ended the week with a bolsteredsense of confidence.

I can honestly tell you that I am leading a greatgroup of Soldiers and leaders who are not only dedi-cated but also motivated to succeed, Petty said after

watching his units range qualification.Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Hockenberry, the

battalions senior enlisted Soldier, welcomed the ad-dition of the four new first sergeants.

Changing out four of six battery first sergeants

within a week really signaled a time of change andtransition in the battalion and I am a firm believerthat change is good, he said.

Just as Petty quickly found out as he took over hisunit, Hockenberry said the first sergeants are step-ping into an existing successful foundation where theunit already has established a very robust military tomilitary and community relation partnership.

But the transition is also marked with inevitablesadness as the units bid farewell to their outgoingfirst sergeants whom they have spent more than 12months with in Korea.

First Sergeant Michael Kern, the outgoing firstsergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Batterytold his troops during his farewell speech that hisSoldiers are reason why the unit is great and he will

always remember each and every single one of them.Kern added that part of me really does not wantto leave, and he will truly miss the unit.

Hockenberry said, Although it was bittersweet tosee some of the older first sergeants depart, its alsoan exciting time in the battalions history as the tran-sition will only expand upon what the former firstsergeants have left as a legacy in their units. x

Four first sergeants

take over batteriesin the same week I

am leading a great group

of Soldiers and leaders.

- 1st Sgt. Dennis Petty

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Commissary Hours ExtendedThe Commissary now has ex-tended hours. Hours are: Sunday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays 10 a.m.to 8 p.m.; and Mondays, Thurs-days, Fridays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Early Bird hours will be from 9to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays,Thursdays, and Fridays.

CPAC Limited StaffThe Area III Civilian Personnel

Action Center will have limitedstaff from June 20 to July 1. Formore information, call 753-7797.

Triathlon SetA triathlon is set for June 25 at 8a.m., starting at Splish & Splash.Registration is at 7 a.m., althoughpre-registration can be done bycalling 753-8031 or 031-690-8031.The event comprises a 400-meter

swim, a five-kilometer run, and a20-kilometer bicycle route.

Ziplining TripBetter Opportunities for SingleSoldiers is sponsoring a Zipliningtrip on June 25. Cost is $50, whichincludes transportation. The busdeparts at 8 a.m. from the Com-munity Activity Center. To signup, call 753-8825.

Adventure TripSeveral adventure sports will befeatured June 25 in a trip spon-sored by Outdoor Recreation.Offered will be survival paint-ball, whitewater rafting, and an

all-terrain vehicle drive. Cost is$60 for adults and $45 for chil-dren. The fee includes lunch andtransportation. For more infor-mation, call 753-3013 or 753-3255.

Yard Sale SlatedA yard sale is scheduled for June25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in theCommissary parking lot. Spotsare $10. To reserve a spot, or formore information, call OutdoorRecreation at 753-3013.

ACS ClosureAll Army Community Service fa-cilities will be closed July 1 fromnoon to 5 p.m. This includesBuilding 2200 on Suwon AirBase, and Buildings 311 and 1127on Camp Humphreys.

EFMP Luau An Exceptional Family Mem-ber Program awareness luau isscheduled for July 6 from 11:30a.m. to 3 p.m. at ACS. In case ofinclement weather, the luau willmove to the youth gym.

Bowling NightsThe Strike Zone offers weeklybowling specials. On Mondays,bowlers who pay for three gamesget a fourth game free. And on

Tuesdays, unlimited bowling isoffered from 6 p.m. to close for$9.99.

We Want Your StoriesWe want to publish your storiesand photos in The Morning Calm

Weekly. Call 754-8847 for moreinformation or e-mail warren.

[email protected].

By Takeesha GreenArmy Community Service

CAMP HUMPHREYS Sum-

mer is almost here, which means itstime for many Families to transfer to anew duty station.

The feeling of starting over againcan by exciting and overwhelming atthe same time. Meeting new people,changing schools, moving into a newhome, and, if youre overseas, learninga new culture, can be stressful. Andit carries extra challenges if a Familymember has special needs.

Thats where the Exceptional FamilyMember Program (EFMP) comes in.

EFMP is a mandatory enrollmentprogram for Family members who may

require special medical, educational,physical, intellectual, or emotionalneeds.

The program allows assignmentmanagers to assign a service member

where the Familys needs will be met.Enrollment has no adverse affects on aservice members military career.

The program works with other mili-tary and civilian agencies to providecommunity outreach and advocacy

for housing, medical, educational, andpersonnel services.

EFMP ensures continuity of care forexceptional Family members, as theymove and allows for a smoother transi-tion.

The EFMP office for United StatesArmy Garrison Humphreys can help inlocating resources in the communityand facilitate support groups, provideinformation on the respite care pro-gram, and access to a special needs re-source library. For more information,stop by Army Community Service inBuilding 311 or call 753-6177.x

Happy Birthday, Army

Soldiers and civilians celebrate the Armys 236th birthday with a cake-cutting June 14 at the Super Gym. From left are Col.Joseph P. Moore, David Frodsham, Pvt. Brittany Lott, Col. James Barker, Chap. (Maj.) John Chun and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason

Kim. U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow

EFMP helps with transitions

Monday is Family Safety DayBy Pvt Han, Jae-ho

[email protected]

CAMP HUMPHREYS Theannual Family Safety Day is sched-uled for June 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Community Activity Center.

The event aims to improve haz-ards awareness related to home andrecreational activities.

Health checks such as choleste-rol, blood pressure and body fat ex-aminations will be offered, as will beface painting, a 2.5-kilometer run,and a bike rodeo sponsored by CubScout Pack 203. The Camp Hum-phreys Fire Department will displaya new safety simulator trailer thatreplicates emergencies.

There will be free food and bev-

erages, giveaways, as well as prizedrawings for bicycles, safety hel-mets, and toys.

According to Linda Alderson,the United States Army GarrisonHumphreys safety compliance of-ficer, Family Safety Day serves animportant purpose. Families sim-ply do not know about safety haz-ards associated with homes andrecreational activities, she said.This event will educate familiesand raise safety hazards awarenessto help keep families safe.

Event organizers will put specialemphasis on heat injuries and rec-reational activities. For more infor-mation, call 753-5585.x


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Americans love of hot dogs enduresBy Capt. Jon Steere2nd Infantry Division SJA

CAMP HUMPHREYS The hot dog mayhave been invented during the Holy Roman Em-pire or possbily Germany, but it has become one offthe quintessential American summer foods.

Its introduction to the United States came inconnection to another national tradition, baseball.Its first known appearance came during a St. LouisBrowns game in 1893. And hot dogs and baseballare so intertwined today that if all the franks soldat Major League games this year were laid end-to-end, they would stretch from Citizens Bank Park inPhiladelphia to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg,Fla.

But dining on dogs is not just for spectators. On

that most Ameri-can of holidays, In-dependence Day,Brooklyns ConeyIsland will hostthe 96th annualNathans FamousHot Dog eatingcontest. There theundisputed worldchampion JoeyJaws Chestnut

will again defendhis culinary crown. Chestnut holds the world record

with 68 dogs eaten in 10 minutes.Hot dogs have also done much to bring nations

together. For instance, President Franklin Roosevelt

had a case of Nathans famous franks sent to him while negotiating the Yalta conference. Since thenthe appetites of Americans abroad have only grown.Last year alone, U.S. Soldiers at military posts fromBelvoir to Baghdad consumed 2.4 million hot dogs.U.S. embassies regularly make use of hot dog diplo-macy with Independence Day barbecues and theNational Sausage and Hot Dog Council has declared

July national hot dog month.This dedication to the dog is no surprise. Because

whether you care for ketchup, relish a good relish, ormust have mustard, a nicely grilled dog often brings

with it a taste of home.For it is not just in 50 states that the truest and

best parts of America exist, but also in the simpleand honest kind of comforts found in food, family,and friendship.x

By Pvt Han, [email protected]

CAMP HUMPHREYS The Women Infants and Children (WIC)Overseas program is a supplementalnutrition and education enrichmentprogram designed to improve thequality of life for participants.

Members and Family members ofArmed Forces, civilian employees andand DOD contractors are eligible.Pregnant women, postpartum womenfor six months, breastfeeding mothers

for 12 months, and children from birthto age 5 can participate. Participantscan receive benefits such as nutritioneducation and supplemental nutri-tious foods. These foods may lead tohealthier babies, and increased birth

weight, and lower anemia rates.The WIC Overseas program has

adapted quickly to accommodate theneeds of the growing community offamilies here in Korea, said Brid Aine

Wade, WIC Overseas regional director.Across the peninsula, at all five WICOverseas offices, we have doubled

our staff, expanded our hours, and in-creased our education programs in thepast year. We will continue to adapt toKoreas dynamic environment provid-ing maximum access to the WIC nu-trition and education benefit for themilitary community.

The first step is to submit a Leaveand Earnings Statement for Soldiersand Army civilians, or a pay stub froma contractor. Once eligibility is con-firmed, persons can begin receivingfood packages that include iron-forti-fied adult cereal, milk, cheese, dried

beans, peanut butter, fruits rich in vi-tamin A and C, vegetable, juice, eggs,formula, and infant cereal.

WIC is important because it pro- vides nutrients education, and Sol-diers and civilians do not have to worryabout their families getting hungry.The program will help them stayhealthy and also educate new parents,said Jessica Hayek, a clinical healthprogram specialist.

For more information, visit the WICoverseas office in Building 1127, or call753-6909.x

WIC offers many benefits

Read all about it

Colonel Joseph P. Moore, United States Army Garrison Humphreys commander, shows the page he has just reads from the Army Birthday Book to attentive audience

members at the Child Development Center June 13. The reading was followed by a cake cutting. U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover


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9th Anniversary of Hill 303 shows U.S., Korea commitment

Daegu American School youngsters learn importance of recycling

D A E G U G A R R I S O N Participating in the 9th annual wreath

laying and memorial ceremony,Soldiers from 6th Ordnance Battalion,Camp Carroll climbed Hill 303 at

Waegwan, June 9 to pay tribute to theirfallen comrades, brutally massacredduring the Korean War. The Korean

Veterans Chilgok Association, KoreanWar Veteran Chilgok Association andSeok-jeon Middle School students alsoattended the somber event.

C o l . C r a i g S . C o t t e r , 1 9 t hExpeditionary Support CommandDeputy Commanding Officer, Col.Philip A. Mead, Commander, MaterialSupport Command-Koea, CommandSgt. Maj. James S. Thomas, 25thTransportation Btln., and CommandSgt. Maj. Gabriel S. Arnold, USAG

Daegu, also graced the event with theirpresence.

Hill 303 is historic spot where theNorth Koreans and the ROK-U.S.combined forces fought a close battle.This gruesome battle lasted for 55 daysfrom August to September. Hundredsof Soldiers both Korean and Americanalike sacriced their lives at the Battleof Hill 303 while defending Koreaand preserving peace and liberty. On

August 17th, 42 American prisoners ofwar gave their lives defending Hill 303.

I appreciated the opportunity tojoin with the Korean War Veterans whodistinguished themselves with bravery61 years ago, and continue to displaybravery with their departed comrades.

And I hope this solidarity reinforcesthe alliance between Korea and theUS as it will continue to grow evenstronger and be the shining exampleof friendship. Said, Lt. Col. James W.

Photos and story by Cpl. Kim Min-jae

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Col. Craig S. Cotter (left), 19th ESC deputy commanding ofcer, Lt. Col. James W. Bogart(right), Commander, 6th Ordnance

Battalion, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery M. Moses (Rear), CSM, 6th Ordnance Battalion, and members of the Korean VeteransChilgok Association and Korean War Veteran Chilgok Association graced the ceremony with their presence.

DAEGU GARRISON Recycling isa basic responsibility in each our lives.There are times, however, when wesometimes forget its importance. To bringcontinuous attention to the importance ofrecycling, members of the USAG Daegu

and the Southeast Hub communitybrainstormed the idea of a commercialthat would promote just how recyclingcould Make a Dierence. What better way of accomplishing this feat thanthrough the use of children. And so it was,3rd Graders from Daegu American Schoolwere called upon to help.

Viviane Arnold and Hwang Yu Chong,came up with the idea for the recyclingproject. The two found that USAGDaegu is not very good at recycling.According to them, the recycling successrate in the Southeast Hub is lower thanthat at the average military installation.This situation undoubtedly causes ourcommunity to waste money which wecould save and ultimately use in other

parts of the Army, expressed Arnold.Both Arnold and Hwang expect the

project to aect community as a whole.The impact this recycling effort willhave on the community is a positive one.First of all, the younger kids are goingto be emulating adults, and growingup doing the right things. Then it willaect their parents and our community

By Im Hae-na

USAG Daegu Public Affairs

overall, said Arnold. So, on Jun. 13 theDAS cafeteria on Camp George becamethe setting for the long awaited lmingby AFN. Thanks to the skill sets of thebroadcaster, and the intelligence of thechildren, everything went nicely. Thereare undoubtedly, a host of other facts andinsights into how recycling pays. On thisparticular day, however, Daegu American

(r ight) Soldiers from 6th Ord. Bn.

commemorate the memory of fallen

heroes by laying owers at the base of the

Hill 303 monument.

Bogart, Cdr., 6th Ord. Bn.The event, by all accounts, was

meaningful and gave those inattendance a chance to share inremembering those who made theultimate sacrice. Im just glad thatboth the Korean people and AmericanSoldiers are not forgetting about thesacrifices of the Korean War, said

Arnold. With admiration and gratitude,

flowers were placed in front of themonument by attendees. x

Daegu American School students, along with Col. Kathleen A. Gavle, Commander, USAG Daegu, belt out in unison the mottoMake a difference, during an AFN shooting of a recycling commercial.

School students gathered for the shootingof the recycling commercial with greatenthusiasm. The taping was dividedinto three parts. The rst one was with3rd grade students singing the recyclingsong. In the second part, the studentsreceived a speech from their teacherregarding recycling. They then learnedhow recycling is related to their lives and

what happens when people dont recycle.The last part of the commercialshooting involved a mini-drama. Thedrama was about students who recycletrash which was discarded improperlyby adults. The plot is one that providesa lesson to our children, but at the sametime makes adults realize they too shoulddo recycling.x


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Fire Hydrant TestingFrom June 20 to July 1, the Fire Dept.

will be testing re hydrant ow rates inthe Walker, Henry, and George areas.During the testing, sediments that

have collected

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