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February 22, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 18 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Inside Warriors grapple

for victory during

wrestling tourney

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Discover a treasure

in the Second Hand

Rose Thrift Shop

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Scouts light up lanes with cosmic bowling, smilesby Edward Johnson

IMCOM-K Public Affairs

Te Cub Scout motto is Do your Bestand on Monday the Scouts o Pack 89 did

exactly that during their annual PresidentsDay Bowl-a-thon Blowout at Yongsan.Given that 11 o the 12 U.S. astronauts

to walk on the moon were Scouts, it is noaccident that Mondays event was launchedwith a round o Cosmic Bowling.

With the lights dimmed and glowingbowling balls in hand, more than 35boys took to the lanes or some riendlycompetition and a chance to win one omany prizes.

Graham Forrester, a three-year veteran

o the Scouting program and a membero Webelos Den 5, scored an early victorywith the mornings rst spare. According toForrester being a member o Pack 89 is un

Yongsan, Osan

ladies take to

the court

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The Morning CalmPublished by Installation Management

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

Gen. Burwell B. Bell

Commander

GEN B.B. Bell

Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK

IMCOM Safety Update:

We are about to embark on the Key Resolve/Foal Eagle (KR/FE) Command Post Exercise, whichserves as our rst major training holiday exerciseo the year. Like our combined exercises in thepast, KR/FE will provide an excellent opportunityto improve ROK/U.S. combat readiness andjoint/combined interoperability. With over 6,000individual augmentees and entire units joiningour combined stas and ormations, I expectcommanders and leaders at all levels to ensuretheir sae integration into USFK. For those joining

us rom o-shore, completion o Teater Specicraining is mandatory per USFK Reg 350-2. Whilestriving or maximum training benet, commanders must ensurethat saety, command discipline and common sense is a the rontin all situations.

Te saety o personnel and saeguarding o equipment are vitalto the success o our training eorts. aking place in the winterseason, KR/FE presents higher risk or cold-weather and otheradverse weather eects. Fatigue rom strenuous battle rhythms,overcondence, and alcohol abuse (any alcohol consumption isprohibited or exercise participants during the conduct o theexercise) can lead to poor decisions that can result in an accident

Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 08 Safety Messageinvolving one o our Servicemembers and potentiallyinvolve Korean citizens to the detriment o our Alliance. Do not let this happen in your unit! Asingle saety incident is one too many. Read mysaety guidance in USFK Command Policy Letter#2, Command Saety and in the USFK 2007-2008Winter Saety Campaign. o prevent alcohol relatedincidents, Component Commanders will ensureparticipants observe USFK Command Policy Letter#45, Alcohol Consumption during JCS-Directed andother USFK Level Exercises. Tis policy letter has

punitive provisions and is extremely important to takeabroad and adhere to.

KR/FE 08 is key to our readiness and eective deterrence. I amtotally committed to achieving the training objectives o KR/FE08, and I am equally insistent that we execute the training saely.ake pride in our mission, and lets make sure every Servicemembermakes it back to their home station saely.

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

March 16-22 is designated Poison Prevention Week. Its vitalto be aware o the dangers associated with commonplace toxins.Poisonous substances come in dierent orms, including thosethat are solid, liquid, aerosol or even invisible.

Solid poisons can be chunky and chewy like pills, plantsand berries.

Liquid poisons can be creamy, blobby or water-like. Tey can

mouthwash containing ethanol, cleaning substances includingdrain openers and oven cleaners, over-the-counter pain relievers including cough and cold medicines, hydrocarbons such aslamp oil or urniture polish and adult-strength vitamins and

supplements containing iron. A parent or caregiver can step away or get distracted ora moment. Children can get hold o a product and swallowit during the short time it takes to answer a phone call ordoorbell.

Poison Prevention Week reveals hidden household toxins


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FEBRUARY 22, 2008NEWS PAGE 3

www.imcom.korea.army.mil

The following entries were excerpted from themilitary police blotters. These entries may be in-

complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Larceny of Government Property; Larceny

of Private Property; Person(s) unknown, by means un-

known, removed Victim #1s wallet, containing ID card,

drivers license, military star card, debit card, credit

card, Pennsylvania drivers license and weapons

card, which was unsecured and unattended on the

bleacher at BLDG #1715, Carey Gym. Victim #1s ID

card was flagged in BIDS. ECOL is unknown. This

is a final report.

AREA II: Damage to Private Property, Subject #1,

by means unknown, damaged a chamber pot, mirror,

bathroom door, telephone, electric fan and bed cover,

which were unsecured and unattended in RM #106,

#131-2, Itaewon-Dong. Damages to the property con-

sisted of them being broken. Subject #1 was charged

by KNP under ROK Criminal Code #366 (Destruction

and Damage, Etc. of Property) and was released into

MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was trans-

ported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where MP detected

an odor of alcoholic beverages emitting from his

person. Subject #1 was administered a PBT, with a

result of 0.064% BAC. Subject #1 was not advised

of his legal rights due to his suspected level of intoxi-

cation. Subject #1 was processed and released to his

unit. At 2330 Hrs, 10 FEB 08, Subject #1 reported to

the USAG-Yongsan PMO where he was advised of

his legal rights, which he waived, rendering a written

statement admitting to the offense. ECOD is unknown.

This is a final report.

AREA III: Military Assault on NCO; Drunk and Dis-

orderly; Subject #1 struck Victim #1 in the face with a

closed hand at BLDG #1292. Victim #1 sustained no

visible injuries. Subject #1 was apprehended by MPand transported to the USAG-Humphreys PMO where

he refused a PBT. Subject #1 was then transported

to the USAG-Humphreys UCC and was administered

a command directed LBAT with results pending. Sub-

MP Blotter

NEWS

A Yongsan Garrison family models uncommon masks crafted from common kitchen utensils during their visit to the Funique exhibit at the National

War Museum of Korea in Seoul. The hands-on exhibit features quirky and creative gadgets to enjoy. U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson


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

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by 8th Army Public Affairs

Te ormer commanding general orthe Multi-National Division, Baghdad and1st Cavalry Division assumed command othe 8th U.S. Army in a ceremony at KnightField here Feb.14.

Lt. General Joseph F. Fil Jr. will replaceLt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, who will be

taking over as the deputy commandinggeneral and chie o sta o the U.S. Armyraining and Doctrine Command in FortMonroe, Va.

Fil was commissioned as a secondlieutenant in June 1976, and his irstassignment was as a platoon leader inthe 8th Inantry Division, Germany, in1977, where he later worked as a companyexecutive ofcer, battalion personnel ofcerand battalion supply ofcer. Ater a move to

Fort Stewart, Ga. He served as the assistantoperations ofcer or 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 24th Inantry Division. hen,in 1984, Fil became the research anddevelopment oicer at the School oAcquisition Management at Fort Lee, Va.

In 1986, he served as the armor staofcer, Armored Family o Vehicles askForce, in the ofce o the Deputy Chieo Sta or Operations and Plans inWashington, D.C. In 1989, Fil became theoperations ofcer or 3rd Battalion, 35th

Armor, 1st Armored Division in Bamberg,Germany, and was later appointed theexecutive ofcer. Te next year, he becamethe logistics ofcer, and later the executive

8th Army Soldiers welcome their

new commander to the ROKthe 1st Bn., 12th Cavalry, 1st CavalryDivision.

Te Portola Valley native returned toCaliornia with his next assignments as theSenior Armor ask Force and Senior BrigadeCombat eam trainer in the OperationsGroup o the National raining Center atFort Irwin, Cali. He later became the deputycommander/chie o sta or Fort Irwin.

In 1997, Fil returned to the 1st CavalryDivision as the 1st Brigade commander,and then returned to Germany in 1999 asthe commander o the Operations Groupor the U.S. Army Combat Maneuverraining Center in Hohenels, Germany. Ater time with NAO in Belgium, Filsbecame the commanding general o theNational raining Center in 2002. Tenrom September 2004 to October 2005, heserved as the commanding general, Civilian

Police Assistance raining eam, Multi-National Security ransition Command Iraq, or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Hereturned to Iraq in November 2006 as thecommanding general o the Multi-NationalDivision, Baghdad.

Fil is a distinguished military graduate oSan Jose State University with a Bachelorso Science Degree in Anthropology. He alsohas a Masters o Military Arts and Sciencerom the U.S. Army Command and GeneralSta College, and a Masters o Science

Administration rom Central MichiganUniversity, and a Masters o Science inNational Security and Strategic Studiesrom the National Deense University. He


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FEBRUARY 22, 2008

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Gwendolyn McCarthy(left), USAG-Casey AER supervisor, listens while Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-Casey garrison commander, explains the benets and accomplishments of the AER cam-paign to volunteer representatives during the campaign kick-off Feb. 15 in USAG-Casey Theater. U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off


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1st Class PostageRate Hike

Mailing a letter will soon cost a penny more.The cost of a rst -class stamp will rise to42 cents starting May 12, the U.S. PostalService said Monday.

USAG-RC Aerobics ClassUSAG-RC will have aerobics classes onTuesday and Thursday from 7-8p.m. in theUSAG-RC Physical Fitness Center. Formore information call: 732-6309/7757.

Individuals with Disabilities andDisabled Veterans Committee

Those wishing to join the Individuals withDisabilities and Disable Verterans Com-mitee should call 732-8854 to sign up.

African American ScholarshipsScholarships are available for African

Americans. For more information call: 732-6273

USAG-RC Movie Night

Movie night celebrating Black History Monthwill be held Feb. 28 from 5:30-10 p.m. inthe USAG-RC Community Activity Center.For more informatin call: 732-6856.

African CulturalMuseum Tour

The African Cultural Museum Tour willleave USAG-RC before 1 p.m. today. Formore information call: 732-6256.

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News & Notes

THE MORNING CALMAREA I

The USAG-Red Cloud Church of God in Christ performs a Journey through Song at the Black History Month Extravaganza, held Feb.15 at theCamp Red Cloud Theater. U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

by Spc. Alun ThomasUSAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG RED CLOUD Te USAG-

Red Cloud and Second Inantry Division

celebrated Black History Month with anextravaganza highlighting Black culture atthe RC Teater Feb.15.

he program was dedicated to thel d d

delivered the invocation, ollowed by thesinging o both the Korean and AmericanNational Anthems.

In her speech, Why We Celebrate, Capt.racy Roy said the extravaganza was being

held to honor, remember and educate thoseon the signicant achievements o Black

Americans.Black History Month is an annual

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I want to thank everyone or coming outand supporting todays program, said Lt. Col.Wanda Chatman, 2nd ID EO, at the conclusiono the extravaganza. I want everyone to takesomething away rom this event and recognize

some o the contributions o Arican Americansin our nations history.

Chatman said a variety o other events werebeing held in accordance with Black History

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Red Cloud celebrates Black History Month


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by Spc. Alun ThomasUSAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG CASEY Te National Prayer

Breakast was celebrated by USAG-Casey-Hovey enclave with a program at the

Warriors Club, Feb.13, highlighted by a

speech rom Chaplain (Col.) Samuel Boone,United States Forces Korea and 8th U.S.

Army Command chaplain.Te Prayer Breakast also eatured choral

presentations rom the Memorial ChapelGospel Choir and the Korean Augmentationroops to the U.S. Army, scripture readings,and a solo vocal perormance by Chaplain(Maj.) Kenneth Williams, 1st Brigade and2nd Inantry Division.

Tis National Prayer Breakast is beinghosted by Chaplain Williams o 1st Brigade,said Sgt. Jeremy Berry, 1st Brigade chaplainsassistant. Te breakast is in recognition othe division and the units within.

Berry said the prayer breakast is held bydierent divisions and posts on a quarterlybasis and is not restricted to Korea, withthe breakasts taking place throughout theentire U.S. Army.

odays breakast is in recognition oChaplain Boone, todays guest speaker, acolonel who has more than 30 years o Army

experience, Berry said.Following the welcome delivery rom

Williams, the Korean and U.S. NationalAnthems were sung beore the invocationand blessing o the meal by Chaplain (Maj.)Dale Code, 210 Fires Brigade.

oday is a day or Soldiers and civilians

rom a variety o backgrounds to unite inprayer or each other, the community, ournations and the world, Williams said inhis welcoming speech. We will celebrateour diversity and unity, and when we leavetoday we will be highly motivated and serveour respective nations with all the Armyvalues.

Williams perormed a solo version o thesong For Freedom, ollowed by scripturereadings rom the Buddhist bible, the Koran,orah and New estament.

Te eight members o the USAG-Caseyenclave KAUSA choir perormed Inthe Garden, ater which Lt. Col. DonaldMeisler, USAG-Casey garrison commander,introduced guest speaker Boone to those inattendance.

A ew years ago I was stationed hereand it is a privilege to be here again inWarrior Country, Boone said. Te thingsI want to share with you this morning arehow the seven Army values shaped me

Warriors attend NationalPrayer Breakfast

Chaplain (Col.) Samuel Boone, Command Chaplain, 8th U.S Army, delivers his keynote speechat the USAG-Casey-Hovey Enclave National Prayer Breakfast at the Warriors Club, Feb.13.U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

as a Soldier, which I have been or a yearor two.

he Army values have existedsince day one, but they were not writtendown the way they are today on dog tagsand cards, when I rst joined the Army,Ten, as now, they are more important

than ever.Boone was presented with an award

rom Meisler at the conclusion o hisspeech or his services to the Army.

oday was a special event and Iwould like to thank everyone involved inmaking it a huge success, Meisler said.

March is National Nutrition Month:L h t t d f d f d h lth

Warriors smack down at Red Cloud


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FEBRUARY 22, 2008USAG-Y PAGE 9

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

by Sgt. Kim Sang-wook

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Ongoingrenovations at Yongsans main ood court,the own House, will result in more seating,better lighting and a place or childrensbirthday parties.

Te major purpose o the constructionis to open up the Burger King and Popeyesarea with new oor tiles and adding moreseats, said Shawn Dorcy, general manageror Army and Air Force Exchange ServicesSeoul area. Although the uture o Yongsanis unclear, we eel this renovation is neededto support the immediate needs o thecommunity.

Ater the targeted March 22 completiondate, Dorcy said the ood courts new image

will include new lighting systems, a ceiling-mounted ire suppression system, moredisplay screens, wireless Internet, and batterycharging devices or portable computers. Inaddition, $100,000 is earmarked or a newregister system.

Te renovation will also create an area orchildrens birthday parties.

We have received a lot o eedbackthat parents wanted a gathering place orbirthday parties, Dorcy said. We are goingto be able to not only create an atmosphere

Town House food court gets faceliftUpgrades include more seating, wireless internet and childrens party area

that we want ater the project is complete,but also oer the menu to take care o thebusiness.

Te ood court takes in about 2,000customers daily, said Son Chung-yun, ownHouse manager. At lunch time, it gets

pretty crowded, he said. By adding 100more seats, there will be 525 seats availableor customers.

Workers renovate the west entrance to the Town House food court, to be nished by March 22. U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Kim Sang-wook

Taean oil spill clean-up


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News & Notes

Thrift Shop Offers ScholarshipsThe American Womens Club Thrift Shop

Association is now accepting applicationsfor college scholarships for the 2008-2009academic year. The three categories of-fered are high school seniors, current col-lege students and adults. Applications mustbe turned into the Thrift Shop by March 22or postmarked no later than March 14. Tobe eligible to apply, you must be a valid IDcardholder, a U.S. citizen, a family memberof U.S. Forces Korea military or DOD civil-ian, must have cumulative GPA of at least

2.5, and must be in good standing withinthe community. Applications are availableat the Thrift Shop on Yongsan South Postin Bldg. 4222, at the Army Community Ser-vices ofce, or at the Seoul American HighSchool counselors ofce. For information,call commercial 795-7675.

Volleyball Referee ClinicA clinic for potential volleyball referees is1-4 p.m. Feb. 23 at the 1st ReplacementCenter across from the Dragon Hill Lodge.For information, call Mark White at 738-

3127.

Muslim Prayer Services An informational meeting for those inter-ested in Muslim prayer services is 7 p.m.Feb. 25 at Memorial Chapel. For informa-tion, call 738-3009.

USO Tour Highlights

nDMZ tours are scheduled for Feb. 26, 28and 29. Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. Cost is

$22 for military and $44 for others.

n Dinner show: See a traditional Korean

performance at Changdong Theater 6 p.m.

Feb. 28. Cost is $42 for military and $47for others.

n Korean Folk Village Tour: Bus departs at

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by Kenneth FidlerUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Carolsurvived domestic violence.

Troughout 10 years o abuse, her then-husband slapped, kicked and punched her.

He intimidated and taunted her, made herbelieve it was her own ault he was abusingher.

When she nally led or divorce, heattacked her in her sleep with a hammer. It

was a violent end to the marriage and theabuse. He was court-martialed, convictedor assault and went to jail.

Tat was 11 years ago, and Carol, still anactive-duty Soldier, shared her story withparticipants at Yongsans irst DomesticViolence Symposium Feb. 7.

I have shared my testimony severaltimes, she told the audience. heseare tears o joy, reedom, because I am asurvivor.

Te symposium was designed to increaseawareness o domestic violence and how toidentiy and prevent abuse and neglect inamilies. Yongsans Zeta Phi Beta SororityInc. partnered with the U.S. Army Garrison-

Yongsan Family Advocacy Program todevelop the program.

We want to people to leave with anunderstanding that it is our responsibilityto take care o our communities, saidCapt. La Ketha Prioleau o the Zeta Phi

Just like the kid who is beat by hisather ... many times, not always, that sameindividual will develop what is called adestructive mentality, or entitlement, andbegin to beat their own children, Mora

explained.He said it happens oten, and the stress

o dealing with the all-out ater reportingit is too much or many to handle.

M id i

Octobers Domestic Violence Awarenessmonth educational campaigns.

Its given me insight as to what otherpeople think about domestic violence, as

well as the testimonials that I heard today,

said Sgt. 1st Class Wanda M. Brown,1st Signal Brigade. Domestic violenceis unacceptable. It is something that youneed to be aware o or yoursel and yourS ldi

Symposium focuses on domesticviolence awareness, education

Pfc. Rae Roberts (left) and Command Sgt. Major Bonita Hunter, both with 41st Signal Battalion,make their groups nal draft of a proposed slogan to be used during Octobers Domestic Vio-lence Awareness Month. This group activity was part of the domestic violence symposium Feb.7. U.S. Army Photo By Kenneth Fidler


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by Kenneth FidlerUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Highschool reshmen delivered their just sayno message to middle-schoolers withsome drama.

Members o Seoul American HighSchools Students Against DestructiveDecisions Club acted out skits Feb. 6and 7 to show seventh- and eighth-graders the consequences o the two mostcommon substances abused: smoking anddrinking.

Just as dramatic were the acts they

delivered: Tobacco use is the leading preventable

cause o the death in the United States,killing more than 400,000 people eachyear.

ree-quarters of young people whouse tobacco daily continue to do so becausethey nd it hard to quite.

13-15-year-olds are at high risk tostart drinking

Short-term consequences of alcohol

use invites arguments and amily problems,absences rom school, and increases the

chance o violent behavior or being a victimo violent behavior.

In high school, weve seen some people

smoke and drink, said Jean Kim, whosbeen in the SADD club or two years.From the mistakes theyve made, weveput that into the skits.

One group developed a skit calledPC-Bong, titled ater the street name oa typical Internet ca in Seoul. A group oboys visit a ca. One o them nds a pack ocigarettes and starts lighting up. His riendstry to stop him and he replies, I cant; Im

just so addicted. Te skit ends with the

boys ather catching him in the act.Te second skit, called Homecoming

at the River, ocused on the eectso drinking when a group o studentsdecide to meet near the Han River aterhomecoming. Te scenes build up to theanticipated result: a couple o students getdrunk and create a scene, acting crazy, asthe narrator said. Te next day at school,they were alienated.

Were trying to show the consequenceso when you drink, and its not always un,said SADD club member Katie McNeely.You have to deal with what happensaterwards.

he SADD club is mentored by

Seoul American studentsdeliver substance abuseprevention messages

members through weeks o preparationand research.

National research has shown a decreasein smoking in adolescents, Fortner told theclass. What does that mean? If 30 percento kids 12-17 smoke, then that meansthe other 70 percent do not smoke, sheexplained

smoke anymore. Te percentage is actuallypretty low.

Using the skits to deliver the anti-

substance abuse message also uses peerrelations to drive home the message.As an adult, I can go talk to the kids,

but their reaction is usually, Oh, anotherperson telling me not to do something

(Above left to right)Kimberly Parker,Katie McNeely,Norah Jansen andDana Davenportact out a skit thatshows the dangers

of alcohol use.(Left) Joseph Parkand Jean Kim sharefacts about the dan-gers of drinking andsmoking. U.S.

Army Photos ByKenneth Fidler

Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service is avail-able to any U.S. government ID card holder student and


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USAG-Yongsan wows inspectors

The results prove we havean outstanding, professional

workforce. I congratulateeveryone in USAG-Yongsan

for a job very well done!

Since I arrived last July, I knew I waspart o an outstanding organization

with people who take a greatdeal o pride in what they do or theircommunity.

Te big news o the latter part o 2007was USAG-Yongsan being selected as one

o our installations w o r l d w i d e t ocompete as nalistsi n t h e A r m y C o m m u n i t i e so E x c e l l e n c ec o m p e t i t i o n .his means thatU S A G - Y o n g s a nexcels at businessand management practices to achieve

excellence and delivers top-notch, quality-o-lie programs to our community.

It was recently noted once again thatwe continue to deliver that high quality.H d I ll i M

was a pleasure to listen to the inspectorsrave over some o our programs. I heardcomments like the best Ive seen in the

Army and the adjectives phenomenaland super to describe some o what

we do. One program, the Family andMorale, Welare and Recreation, touches

everyone s l ives ,and the inspectorconcluded, as ine an MWRprogram as I haveever seen.

Brig . Gen. Al Aycock, IMCOM-Korea Commander,told us, You all

have done a marvelous job. I commend

each and every one o you or the hardwork that you are absolutely doing eachand every day to take care o the Soldiers,Family Members, and Civilians here inK d k h h ROK US


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Sorority sponsors

College FairThe Ladies of Delta Sigma

Theta Sorority, Inc. are

sponsoring their 1st annual

College Fair Saturday, April 19

from noon 4 p.m. at the Seoul

American Elementary School

cafeteria.

Volunteers are needed to

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university or service academy.

If you are interested in participating,

please call 010-3125-0466 or e-mail

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Receive economic stimulus package by lingby Capt. Jason MoyLegal Ofce

On Feb. 13, President Bush signed aneconomic stimulus package (HR 5140)giving individuals a rebate o $600, jointreturns $1,200, and $300 or each qualiyingchild. All you need to do to receive yourrebate check is le your 2007 taxes. LindaSti, Acting IRS Commissioner, stated, Iyou are eligible or a payment, all you haveto do is le a 2007 tax return and the IRS

will do the rest.Te IRS will mail or directly deposit

all rebates starting in May ater the end othe tax season. I you chose direct depositon your 2007 tax return the IRS will sendthe rebate check to that same account.Otherwise they will mail you a check. Iyour address changes beore then le IRSForm 8822, Change o Address, and updateyour address with the post oce. Form8822 is available on the IRS website (www.

irs.gov).o qualiy you need 1) a valid Social

Security Number, 2) earned income, socialsecurity benets, or certain pension benets,and 3) to not be claimed on someoneelses tax return. I you led jointly, bothindividuals need to have a social securitynumber to qualiy. I you have an Individualor Adoption axpayer Identication Number(IIN or AIN), you are not eligible orthe rebate. Additionally, other ineligibleindividuals include non-resident aliensand anyone ling a 1040NR, 1040PR or1040SS.

o qualiy or the $300 per child rebate,you must 1) be eligible or the child taxcredit and 2) have a valid social securitynumber or each child.

However, the rebate is phased out iyour adjusted gross income (AGI) is above$75,000 or single or $150,000 or jointlers. Te rebate will be reduced by 5%o the total dollar amount above the AGIlimit.

For example, a single taxpayer with no

children who has an AGI over $87,000 willnot receive a rebate check. Additionally,

there are special rules or low incomeindividuals. For more inormation see theIRS website (www.irs.gov).

While you are waiting or your reund,beware o scams. Te IRS has discoveredseveral e-mail and phone call scams that areusing the rebate to get personal identiyinginormation rom you and steal youridentity. Never respond to phone calls ore-mails rom anyone claiming to be the IRS.Te only way you will receive the rebate isby ling a 2007 tax return.

No additional orms or verication isrequired. I you believe you are due a rebatecheck and dont receive one by Dec. 31 2008go the IRS website (www.irs.gov) and clickWheres my reund? to nd out whereyour rebate is.

o le your taxes visit your local taxcenter. At USAG Humphreys we are locatedat building S-751 our phone number is753-5680. While walk-ins are accepted itis better to call or an appointment. Tere

are also tax centers located at Yongsan, Osan,Kunsan, Camp Henry and Camp Casey.

Courtesy of 18th MEDCOM

Do you have concerns about how your child talks, sees, hears, understands, plays,behaves, moves, or learns? Te Educational and Developmental Intervention Services willbe conducting Early Developmental Screening or children ages birth - 3 years.

Child Find is an event conducted by EDIS to identiy, locate, and screen children birth

to 3 years o age in the community. Child Find eorts are strengthen by collaborationswith Child Development Centers and DoDDS. Parents have an opportunity to have theirchild participate in a developmental screening and learn about services available or eligiblechildren with identied concerns or developmental delays. EDIS provides early intervention

uesday, March 18, ime: 10 a.m. noon, OSAN American Elementary School P.O.C.Angela Davis, 784-6912 or 738-4422 EDIS

uesday, March 18, 1 3 p.m., OSAN Child Development Center P.O.C. ShalandaVelazquez, 784-4966 or 738-4422 EDIS

Tursday, March 20, 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m., aegu Child Development Center P.O.C.Maryvel Jones, 768-7707 or 738-4422 EDIS

uesday, March 21, 9 11 a.m., Yongsan Child Development Center P.O.C. ClaudetteMohn, 738-3407/4422 EDIS

uesday, March 25, 9 11 a.m., Yongsan Child Development Center P.O.C. ClaudetteMohn, 738-3407/4422 EDIS

Early Developmental Screening available to families peninsula-wide


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FEBRUARY 22, 2008

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

by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Charles E. Jackson

Deputy Command Chaplain, 8th U.S. Army

Psalm 46: 1 rom the Message Bible says, God is a sae placeto hide. Ready to help when we need him. Some biblicalscholars believe David, the writer o this Psalm was refecting

on his own lie and the challenges God helped him aced. He knewwhat it elt like to be devastated and overwhelmed by circumstances.He experienced praise and wrath o people. He was a hero who eltchallenged when his popularity crumbled. Regardless o what David

went through, he elt God was with him. I believe David relied uponthree coping strategies that helped him with the struggles o lie. Teyare aith, strength, and riendship.

Faith is the rst strategy. Robert Schuller, Senior Pastor o thetelevised Hour o Power said, ough times never last, tough peopledo. Our aith in God does not guarantee trials will not come our way.

We can handle trials with the condence that no trial is too dicultthat He and we cant handle together. Tere are many examples inScripture o people who went through hard times. Job aced tragediesthat resulted in loss o amily, property, and health. His aith was notshaken by tragedy but made stronger. Faith in God is not a promisethat trials and tribulations will go away, but an assurance that they willnot get the best o us.

Strength is the second strategy. Tose who put their trust in God

do not totally depend upon their own strength. No matter what comesGod is in control. Tere are times when trials seem like mountains,but we can depend on God to see us through. Isaiah 40:29 rom theMessage Bible says, He energizes those who are tired, gives reshstrength to dropouts. God gives us renewed strength during diculttimes. Jesus cried when his riend Lazarus died. Te next morning

Jesus tears turned into joy. Tere are times we too must deal withsorrow, pain, and grie. I we can hold out or a minute, an hour, aday, renewed strength will come. Friendship is the third strategy. Weare never alone. Christ beams light through the darkness when thesun reuses to shine and clouds orm a blanket around us. Te sun is a

reminder o Gods presence shining through no matter what situationwe nd ourselves in. Our aith, Christs strength, and riends standready to help us when we need them.

Hope in the Midst of ChallengesService Date/Time Location

Catholic Ash Wednesday Feb. 6, 1205 121 Hospital Chapel

1205 Memorial Chapel1800 South Post Chapel

Stations o the Cross Feb. 8 Mar. 14 , 1730 Memorial ChapelLenten Penance Service Mar. 19, 1830 Memorial ChapelHoly Tursday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 20, 0900 Memorial ChapelHoly Tursday (Te Lords Supper) Mar. 20,1830 South Post ChapelHoly Tursday (Night Prayer) Mar. 20, 2100 Memorial ChapelGood Friday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 21, 0900 Memorial ChapelGood Friday (raditional ) Mar. 21, 1530 Memorial ChapelGood Friday (Passion o the Lord) Mar. 21, 1830 Memorial ChapelHoly Saturday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 22, 0900 Memorial ChapelHoly Saturday

(raditional Blessing o Baskets) Mar. 22, 1200 Memorial ChapelHoly Saturday (Easter Vigil Mass) Mar. 22, 1830 Memorial Chapel

Welcome Reception(Newly Baptized Catholics) Mar. 22, 2000 Memorial ChapelEaster Sunday Mass (No 1700 Mass) Mar. 23, 0800 South Post Chapel

1130 Memorial ChapelPlease direct all quest ions to Mr. Pagano, 725-5211

ProtestantEaster Cantata Mar. 16, 0800 Memorial Chapel (Collective)Community Good Friday Service Mar. 21, 1900 Onnuri Church Seobinggo CampusCommunity Easter Sunrise Service Mar. 23, 0600 South Post Chapel (Collective)Easter Sunday Services Mar. 23, 0800 Memorial Chapel (Collective)

0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean)

0930 121 Hospital Chapel (Collective)1000 South Post Chapel (Collective)1000 Multi-Plex (ROCK Service)1030 K-16 Community Chapel (Collective)1100 Hannam Village Chapel (Collective)1200 South Post Chapel (Gospel)1330 Memorial Chapel (UPCI)

EpiscopalAsh Wednesday Imposition o Ashes/Holy Eucharist Feb. 6, 1700 Memorial ChapelPalm Sunday Liturgy o the Palms & Holy Eucharist Mar. 16, 1000 Memorial ChapelGood Friday Liturgy Mar. 21, 1700 Memorial ChapelEaster Holy Eucharist Mar. 23 , 1000 Memorial Chapel

For more inormation call USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Oce, 738-3011

Area II Lent/Easter Worship Schedule


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

Second Hand Rose

SHRIF HOP

by Sgt. Jung Jae-Hoon

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Abrand new teddy bear is only $1.For another $1, pick up a pack o10 VHS movies. Tose brand newkids tennis shoes? $3.

You can nd both small andlarge household items at theSecond Hand Rose Trit Shoplocated on South Post.

Second Hand Rose is a non-proit private organization.Volunteers rom the American

Womens Club o Korea hritShop Association, in conjunction

with the U.S. military, operate thisshop. It provides the U.S. militarycommunity the opportunity todonate or consign gently usedgoods, which are placed on salein the shop.

Tere are some people whohave too much to take back withthem to the next station o posting,so they bring it to consign ord h T Sh d

Volunteer-run shop

benets charities,

community programs


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IMCOM-K PAGE 18http://imcom.korea.army.mil MWR THE MORNING CALM

Story by AFE & IMCOM-K MWR

Grammy recognized rock/rap duoSeminole County will bring their musicalgenius to stages in Korea with iercelyoriginal perormances.

Tis acclaimed singer, rapper, songwritingtandem has created spontaneous combustiononstage since their launch and are standingat the crossroads o stardom. Catch them

now beore they become the next supernova.our will travel to six locations rom Feb.26 March 2.

Comprising o emale singer/rapper Jjand guitarist/pure sound vocalist Byron J,Seminole County ormed our years ago in a central Florida county

where the band gets its name.he duo sound remarkably like Linkin Park crossed with

Evanescence with a hint o Garbages Shirley Manson attitude.Te mixture works well on their 10-track sel titled album

including songs such as Playin Me, Better Tan Me, Lie In

Catch a rising supernovaMe, and Let Em Know. Overall, its apromising release rom a young band withpotential to develop away rom their obviousinuences into something more unique andmusically developed. Te music productionis highly polished and sounds great on loudspeakers.

Seminole County shows will be open tothe military community and ree o charge,courtesy o AFE & MWR.

For more inormation, please contactthe local MWR Entertainment Oce or723-3078.

Schedule o perormances in Korea:uesday, Feb. 26 Camp Bonias Sanctuary Club 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 27 Kunsan AB Loring Club 8 p.m.Tursday, Feb. 28 Chinhae NB Dufys 7 p.m.Friday, Feb. 29 aegu AB Jakes Place 7 p.m.Saturday, March 1 Osan AB Mustang Club 10 p.m.Sunday, March 2 Red Cloud Mitchells 7 p.m.

There were 8 teams involved with this tournament

which started Friday Feb. 15:

Game #:

1 25th Trans 48 Young-Shin U. 46

2 Daegu U. 42 188th MP Co 19

3 F-144 (Cp Carroll)

68 36th Sig Bn 22

4 E. J King 44 Over 33 41Feb. 16:

5 Young-Shin 53 36th Sig Bn 52

6 Over 33 41 188 MP Co 23

7 F-144 52 25TH Trans 43

8 E. J. King 51 Daegu U. 32

9 25th Trans 43 Over 33 36

10 Daegu U. 41 Young-Shin U. 24

11 F-144 59 E. J. King 44

12 25 Trans 59 Daegu U. 53

Feb . 17

13 E. J. King 59 25TH Trans 53

14 F-144 66 E.J.King 56

1ST Place F-144 Second Place E.J. King

USAG Daegu

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

Tanks to the Army Family Covenant, Child and Youth Services registration and re-registration is now ree. As o Feb. 1 CYS no longer charges a registration ee to eligible

patrons. Tis amounts to an annual cost savings o $18 or a amily with one child, $36or a amily with two children, and $40 to amilies with three or more children registered

with CYS.Te covenant represents a $1.4 billion commitment in 2008 to improve quality o lie or

O the orty-two covenant initiatives, twenty-three belong to CYS. Many o theinitiatives involve ree care or reduced ees to children o service members and civiliansthat are deployed in support o the Global War on errorism. Free registration is the oneinitiative that applies to all eligible CYS patrons regardless o deployment status.

Other initiatives include: upgrade o all Army CYS Youth echnology Labs; StrongBeginnings pre-kindergarten program beginning in Sep 08; Mini-tech labs or preschooland pre-k classes; Missoula Childrens Teater perormances at USAGs Yongsan, Humphreys,and Daegu; and school books or CYS Homework Centers.

Army Family Covenant brings new Child, Youth Services initiatives

Child, Youth Services registration, re-registration now free of charge


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February 22, 2008USAG-H PAGE 21

http://imcom.korea.army.milAREA III

USAG Humphreys Chaplains Ofce

arranges banquet for sweethearts

Command Sgt. Maj. Franz J. Philippe, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade command sergeant major, and his wife, Emily, smile after winning a $25 giftcerticate. Thirty-two couples celebrated Valentines Day 2008 at this Sweethearts Banquet. U.S. Army Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette.

by Stacy A. OuelletteUSAG-H Public Affairs Ofce

USAG HUMPHREYS Te USAGHumphreys Chaplains Oce sponsored aSweetheart Banquet or 32 couples, Feb.16 at ommy Ds.

his event was designed to providemarried Christian couples a chance to shareexperiences. Attendees represented all ourcongregations at Humphreys.

Its only because o Gods love that wecan do this and we should not take it orgranted. onight there was no love takenor granted in this room. We celebrated thelove o Jesus -- its only because o his lovethat we can love each other, said ChaplainKlon K. Kitchen, USAG Humphreys and

Area III chaplain.he evening was designed to be an

inormal one without assigned seating or ascheduled agenda.

It was well organized, but not reallystructured, Kitchen said.

Te main thing or me was the Christianellowship, Kitchen said.

People were able to get away romtheir children because the singles ministryprovided child care. Tats a big deal becausea lot o these couples havent been awayrom their children in a long time, said

Kitchen.Te program, including child care wasree or attendees. Volunteers rom theUSAG Humphreys Singles Ministry had

h h h ld dWe dont always understand or recognize

h bl d Tnatives.

bb k h hother, respond to one another and respect

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Army Nurse Corps seeks Soldiers

looking for change Are you interested in becoming a healthcare provider? Do you know of any Sol-diers who are interested in continuing theireducation? Do you want a free educationwhile receiving full pay and benets? Nowthere is a program in place for you or one ofyour Soldiers to take advantage of. The In-terservice Physician Assistant Program, the

AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program,the Funded Nurse Education Program andother AMEDD training opportunities are

open to ofcers, warrant ofces and enlist-

ed Soldiers. Briengs will be conducted atdifferent times throughout December. Formore information contact 1st Lt. WarrentinaBerry at 011-9972-9268.

The United Clubs Silent AuctionMake it, Bake it, Sew it or Buy it

The United Clubs Silent Auction otherwiseknown as Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Buy it willbe held on March 6 at the Alaska MiningCompany at 6:30 p.m. If you want to sup -port this event drop off your items, baskets

or goods at the Painted Door Thrift ShopMarch 4 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If youare unable to drop off your items during thattime, please e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. All the pro-ceeds raised during the auction will begiven back to the USAG Humphreys Com-munity.

Humphreys CDCChild and Youth Services, Child Develop-ment Center is currently looking for Pro-gram Assistants to ll full-time, part-time,and ex positions, which are willing tosupport the CYS program hours, 5:15 a.m.- 6 p.m. Salary ranges from $10 - $13.12per hour based on education level (Child

News & Notes

THE MORNING CALMAREA IIIUSAG Humphreys environmental chief

wins runner-up as 2007 environmentalaward winners are announced

David W. Johnson, Ph.D., USAG Humphreys Environmental Division chie, was namedrst runner-up or the 2007 Secretary o the Army Environmental Award Jan. 29. Teocal list o award winners was release last week. U.S. Army Photo By Andre Butler

by Andre ButlerUSAG-H Public Affairs Ofce

USAG HUMPHREYS David W. Johnson, Ph.D., United States ArmyGarrison Humphreys EnvironmentalDivision chie, was named irst runner-up or the 2007 Secretary o the ArmyEnvironmental Award or the environmentalquality team and individual category Jan.29. Te ocial list o award winners wasreleased last week.

Tis award is not or me only, saidJohnson.

Its a team efort and Im being recognizedbecause o the eforts o my staf. Johnsonsupervises USAG Humphreys Directorate oPublic Works Environmental Division.

Te Divisions primary mission ocuseson environmental planning and complianceas USAG Humphreys continues to expandby approximately 500 percent rom itscurrent population.

he installation has a population oapproximately 10,000 Soldiers, Departmento the Army Civilians, Korean Nationals,invited contractors and Family Memberson 1,200 acres.

Expansion o the Garrison is underway

with end-state totals in both population andacreage estimated at 44,000 personnel and3,540 acres, respectively.

As part o global repositioning eforts, thel l h

and Korean National employees. Otherunits rom various locations in the ROKrequently send their personnel to USAG

Humphreys or this training.he environmental divis ion orHumphreys has established a curb-sidehazardous waste pick-up point under

h

waste material thats dropped o at thepick-up points.

We even drat up the necessary

paperwork involved with this process, hesaid. Johnsons crew started a wildlie studyo the Korean Water Deer.

Hes developed a culture resourcesl d


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February 22, 2008

35th ADA Soldierscomplete Level IIcombatives class

AREA III USAG-H PAGE 23http://imcom.korea.army.milby Pfc. Gretchen N. Goodrich35th Air Defense Artillery Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE For two weeks,seven Soldiers rom Headquarters andHeadquarters Battery and 1st Battalion7th Air Deense Artillery, 35th ADABrigade, trained and completed the leveltwo combatives class.

he 10-day class covered varioustechniques rom hip throws, hooks, anklelocks and sparring to lectures on the historyo martial arts.

Attendees also received a class on how torun combatives tournaments.

What separates this class rom otherprograms is that it explains the historyand intentions behindthe ba s i c move s ,s a id Ma s t e r Sg t .

Xavier Whitehead,the brigades leadingcombatives instructor.

We watch a lot ovideos and do a lot ohands-on practicing,

said Sgt. Jared W.Hinsley, a combativesinstructor with HHB,35th ADA Bde.

Level one classcovers close distance techniques, how togain dominant body positions and otherbasics, Hinsley said. Level two covers moreadvanced ground skills and ensures studentscan not only perorm those skills, but alsoteach them. Te main diference is the

number o techniques the students learn andthe level o responsibility, said Whitehead.Ater completing level two, the Soldiershold the responsibility o teaching platoons

T l b h

were taught to an audience, and its not thateasy because you have to dumb it down andrealize who you are talking too.

Now that Long has nished the course,he and the others will have to be able teachSoldiers who have no knowledge on thesubject. As an instructor, we need patienceso our students can learn and they wonthurt themselves, said Pvt. Kyle J. Purvis, anintelligence analysis with 35th ADA Bde.

Along with learning how to be instructors,the Soldiers o the 35th were able to learnmore because o the small class size.

My avorite part as a whole was the classbeing small, Long said.

We got a lot o one-on-one time withthe instructors, said Long.

A lot o Soldierswho have completedt h e l e v e l o n ecertiication dontcont inue on orseveral reasons.

Some only attendthe level one course o r p r o m o t i o n

points, leaving aew who actually

want to advancetheir combativestechniques or the

real reasons: to promote the class and dobetter, said Whitehead.

Its hard or some because they have toovercome the anxiety rom level one. Teyare usually araid because its so challenging,

Whitehead said.

Long was one o the ew Soldiers whodidnt like combatives at rst. However,ater realizing the importance o hand-to-hand combat skills, he signed up or and

l d h l l

Its hard for some because they

have to overcome the anxiety from

level one. They are usually afraid

because its so challenging.

Master Sgt. Xavier Whitehead, 35thADA Lead Combatives instructor


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USAG Daegu celebrates African

American/Black History Month

FEBRUARY 22, 2008

Compiled by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul

USAG Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER United StatesArmy Garrison Daegu celebrates Arican

American/Black History Month Feb. 22at Camp Walkers Evergreen CommunityClub.

Arican American/Black History Monthobservance programs are important just asthe other U.S. Congress-mandated monthso observance, said USAG Daegu EqualOpportunity Advisor, Master Sgt. JohnGough. Te history o Arican Americansdates back to the 1700s according tothe historical documentation on slavery.Aricans and people o Arican descent

were organized under a system o boundlabor known as indentured servitude until1865, and some years later. Contributions

and inventions made by Arican Americansduring these years were lost and not recordedin American history books.

Black History Month was established in1976 by the Aro-Americans or the Studyo Aro-American Lie and History. Temonth-long celebration was an expansion oNegro History Week, which was establishedin 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, director o what was then known as the Associationor the Study o Negro Lie and Historyorganization.

Te celebration may have had its originsin the separate eorts o Mary Church errell,a member o the Delta Sigma Teta SororityInc. and the Arican American collegiateraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Te pioneers o what is called new Arican American/Black History had begun thepractice o honoring Frederick Douglass on

Feb. 14, the date he used to mark his birth.Woodson, a member o Omega Psi Phi,helped establish a Negro Achievement Week in 1924. Woodson was a riendo Mary Church errell and worked withher and the National Council o ColoredWomen to preserve Douglass home andpersonal papers. While errells celebrationo Douglass was a local event and theOmega Psi Phi Achievement Week was parto their community outreach, Woodsonbroadened the scope o the celebration inthree signicant ways.

First, he conceived the event as a nationalcelebration, sending out a circular togroups across the United States. Secondly,he sought to appeal to both whites and

blacks and to improve race relations. Forthis reason, he chose President Lincolnsbirthday as well as Douglass. Finally,

Woodson viewed Negro History Weekas an extension o ASNLHs eort todemonstrate to the world that Aricans andpeople o Arican descent had signicantlycontributed to the advance o history.

Each year, ASNLH would select a nationaltheme and provide scholarly and popularmaterials to ocus the nations study o Negrohistory. As such, Negro History Week wasconceived as a means o undermining theoundation o the idea o black inerioritythrough popular inormation grounded inscholarship.

Tis years theme or Black History Monthis Arican Americans: Te struggles, Te Art,Te Music.

For more inormation about Arican

American/Black History Month and events,contact Master Sgt. John Gough at DSN768-8972.

Postal News You Can Use

Remember, it is your responsibility to in-process/out-process your unit

mail room. If you do not, your mail will be delayed and could bereturned to sender.


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Fee-Free BusEffective, Jan. 7, there is a feefree bus for US/Civilian personnelproviding transportation to the 121stCombat Support Hospital in Yongsan.Passenger priorities will be USmilitary or dependents with a medicalappointment, US Civilian or dependentswith a medical appointment, military orcivilian on ofcial business and lastly,space available for non-ofcial travel

personnel. The medical bus scheduleis from Monday to Friday but will notoperate on US holidays. For busschedule and more information, call AlRoach at 768-8755.

Tax CenterFrom Jan. 30 to June 13, free taxservices are open to all militarypersonnel and eligible DoD civiliansand family members. Camp HenryBldg. 1685, Room 123: Mon 8:30a.m. - 12 p.m.; Tue, Wed & Fri 8:30a.m. 6:30 p.m., & Thurs 1 3 p.m.Camp Carroll Bldg. T125: Mon Wed& Fri 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. & Thurs 1:30 3:30 p.m. For information, call Capt.Kimberly Aytes at DSN 768-7693.

The Little MermaidChild & Youth Services (CYS) and theMissoula Childrens Theater presentThe Little Mermaid, 5:30 p.m., Mar.

8 at the Camp Walkers EvergreenCommunity Club. A new version ofthe age-old tale, lots of music, plotsurprises and humor waits for the

News & Notes

THE MORNING CALMAREA IV

84th Ordnance Company welcomes new commanderby Cpl. Jang Won-il


CAMP CARROLL he 84th

Ordnance Company recently greeted anew leader when Capt. Tomas C. Smithassumed command rom Capt. Benjamin J.Steichen in a change o command ceremonyh ld h C J l F C

Second FCC home now available on Camp George

by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul


CAMP GEORGE USAG Daegus openedits second Family Child Care (FCC) home atCamp George on Jan. 17. Ms. Sabrina acey,the newly approved FCC provider, openedher house to make a dierence in the liveso children by providing high quality andaordable child care.

USAG Daegu has the only two FCChomes in all o Korea or military and DoDpersonnel.

A FCC home must be located on amilitary installation and approved by theDirector o Family and Morale, Welare,and Recreation to provide child careservices to military and civilian amilies.he FCC program provides those whoqualiy with the opportunity to set theirown hours, as well as provide quality in-home child care.

he care oered by USAG Daeguslicensed FCC providers is based on

current knowledge o child developmentand early childhood education. Providersoer a nurturing home environmentthat supports each childs development

in a amily setting. Te homes oer lieexperiences where children learn throughplay and active hands-on involvement with a caring proessional guiding theirdaily activities.

CDC/FCC Director, Maryvel Q. Jonesexpects that the new FCC home on CampGeorge will be helpul to Camp Georgeresidents.

Im sure that the new FCC home wi llhelp the amilies who need care or theirchildren outside o the normal CDChours or exercise or weekends, also, said

Jones. Now, Camp Georges residentsdont have to go Camp Walker or childcare. We can now provide Quality Careor children in a home environment onCamp George.

o be a FCC provider, the applicant mustbe over 18 years old, have a high schooldiploma or equivalent, be able to speak,read, and write English, have good mentaland physical health, pass a comprehensivebackground check, complete an orientation

program prior to licensing and ulillongoing training requirements.Anyone who wants to be a FCC

provider can be a FCC provider, said CYS

Coordinator, Jeannie M. Pai. Tis programis providing spouses with an opportunity tohave their own business.

Care options or amilies include ulltime, part time, hourly/drop-in, beoreand ater school, weekend, overnight, andshit worker.

Te FCC also eatures special programslike Extended Home Hours and the FCCSubsidy Program. Extended Home Hoursoers extended child care arrangements orsituations such as working late, working onthe weekends, military exercises, temporary

shit change and during deployments.Tere is a need or providers who are

willing to take care o inants, toddlers,preschoolers and school age children andproviders to be available during evenings.

Te FCC Subsidy Program oers ulltime care in a licensed FCC home atthe same ees as the CDC/SAS. Fees aredetermined by total amily income.

For more inormation on the program, toget a copy o the current listings o licensed

providers or to obtain a license, visit theCDC Oce at Bldg. 3210 or call DSN768-7707.


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Daegu youth practice sense of belongingFEBRUARY 22, 2008

(Above) DAS tenth grader, Shane Yingling (left) and DAS seventh grader, Andre Encarnacion plant an azalea tree together. Yingling participatedin this program as a leader. (Left) DAS eighth grader, Alexis Parker picks up some trash around the Youth Center to clean the area. U.S. ArmyPhotos By Cpl. Na Kyung-chul

by Cpl. Na Kyung-chulUSAG Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER 18 members gatheredat Camp Walkers Youth Center ater schoolon Feb. 15 to participate in the We Carecommunity service program, beautiyingand clearing areas around the Youth Centerand planting azalea trees or the upcomingspring season.

Youth Service Program Assistant, Yu

Chong-ho planned and conducted theprogram with the kids. Tis is not justor beautiying this area, said Yu, butto improve our members achievement,leadership and cooperation. It is a part o ourleadership program. All o the programs aredriven by youth, not by the sta.

All youth programs are conducted byvolunteers. Nobody is orced to participatein the programs, but by members own

choice, they volunteer.Te all-volunteer youth programs include

leadership, sports and prevention programs,among others. he leadership programeatures a community service project, whichincludes a local orphanage visit and clubbeatication.

Te reason we eature this project is tolet youth know what they can do or thecommunity where they are living and their

parents are working, said Youth CenterDirector, Donghee Kelley. I believe thatyouth recognize that they are useul throughthis program and they improved theirleadership through the preparatory meeting.In the upcoming spring season, memberswill beautiy the building interior with the

fowers they planted today.One o youth members, Shane Yingling,

volunteered to lead the program. As a leader,

I got people together and showed them whatwere going to do or our community and orthis program, said Yingling. Tis programhelped us learn how to keep our communitysae, healthy and clean.

Te Youth Center always plans severalprograms or youth and they are open or

anybody who volunteers or a variety oexperiences. For more inormation call theYouth Center at DSN 764-5720


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Daegu bids farewell to Camp Carroll Community Relations Ofcerby Cpl. Jang Won-il


CAMP CARROLL Maintaining rmand riendly community relations with hostnations is one o the most critical missions oU.S. Forces all around the world. At CampCarroll, Installation Community RelationsOcer Pak o-Yong served or more than21 years as an agent between the U.S. andthe local Korean community to oster thatrelationship. Now, he is moving on to another

chapter o his lie. As o Feb. 18, he beganhis new career as Community RelationsOcer at Osan Air Base, supporting Lt. Gen.Stephan G. Wood and the Seventh Air Force(Air Forces Korea) team. Beore his departure,Morning Calm Weekly Sta members satdown with him to gather his valuable insightinto community relations.

Tell us about your job at the garrison.

My main duties in the garrison were toadvise the commander on matters relatedto community relations activities; toorganize activities; and maintain positiverelationships with local government ocials,community/non-govermental organizationleaders and news media.

You worked in Busan as a CRO beorearriving to Camp Carroll. What weresome dierences working here comparedto Busan?

Compared to Busan, the second largestcity in Korea, Waegwan is a small community

which allowed me to cover a much largerarea o community relations between Koreaand the U.S. Te Waegwan citizens have a

pro-American sentiment so it was easy orme to perorm duties as a CRO.

As you perorm your duties as a CRO,what are some hardships you ace?

Whenever there is a misunderstandingbetween the two sides due to culturaldierences. One o the most importantduties as someone who knows the culturesand understands the role o USFK is todispel that misunderstanding and maintain

a rm relationship between the two.

What would you suggest to the garrison

as to how to improve the relationship withthe local community?

In a word, learning and understandingthe cultural dierences by having positiveKorean-American riendship activities, andactively participating in those activities.Some good examples o such activities wouldbe English camps or local students, Korean American riendship events such as theROK-US Friendship Night Dinner hostedby the Korean War Veterans Association,spring/all community clean-up activitiesand coordinating/participating in anyactivities that bring and oster a solid alliance

between the U.S. and Korea.

Youve worked with the Army or over

21 years. What was your most signifcantsuccess regarding Korean Americanrelations?

I would like to mention two big eventsthat I was responsible or and completedsuccessully. Te rst one is the AnnualBusan Good Neighbor Award Reception.he event was organized to honor andrecognize Korean citizens and organizationsor their outstanding eorts to promoteriendships and strengthen the alliance

between the ROK and the US. Many localcommunity leaders and members romvarious elds participated in the event.

Te other one is the Korean AmericanFriendship Night hosted by the KoreanWar Veterans Association which was heldin July 2007. Even though I was a guest, Iwas involved in and supported parts o theevent such as invitations, the script, MCs,the guest list, translation o the host andguests remarks, etc. It was a great success.

Guests rom both the ROK and the U.S.were happy and I was proud o it.

Pak concluded, I eel proud to haveserved as an ambassador or both theU.S. Army at Camp Carroll and the localChilgok/Waegwan community. I will keepdoing my utmost to oster riendship andenhance understanding between the twodierent cultures. Finally I would like tosincerely thank every one o you or yoursupport during my stay in Busan, and

Waegwan. USAG Daegu bids arewell andwishes the best o luck to Mr. Pak in hisuture endeavors.

Pak To-yong, Camp Carroll Community Relations Ofcer, recently departed USAG Daegu forduties as Osan Air Force Base CRO. U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Jang Won-il

the morning calm korea weekly - feb. 22, 2008

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