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Children flock to new Daegu students

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Servicemembers
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bout competition Development Center a stand

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8th Army recognizes U.S. military police, ROK security join forces
Soldiers who showed
the ‘write’ stuff during visit by S. Korea’s president elect
Courtesy of 8th Army Public Affairs

The 8th U.S. Army announced the

winners of its 36th annual Maj. Gen. Keith
L. Ware journalism competition at the
Public Affairs Seminar in the Dragon Hill
Lodge at USAG-Yongsan Jan. 25.
The 8th Army competition has three
unique categories: Best Overall Photo,
won by Sgt. Kim, Jae Hwan, 8th Army;
Best Overall Website, won by the 2nd
Infantry Division contract team; and Best
KATUSA publication, won by the 2nd
ID’s “Indianhead”. Contenders who do not
qualify for Department of the Army level
competition because they aren’t U.S. Soldiers
may still compete in these three categories.
The other KLW first place winners in both
print and broadcast journalism move up
to the DA level competition in March,
and those winners then proceed to the
Department of Defense Level. The 8th U.S.
Army winners are:
Best News or News Feature: Capt. Stacy
Ouellette, 8th Army. Second place was Sgt.
Fay Conroy, 8th Army. Third place was
Spc. Natalie E. Kapteyn, 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary).
Best Feature story: Pfc. Phillip Adam
Turner, 2ID. Second place was Spc. Brandon
Moreno, 8th Army. Third place was Spc. A Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier from 142nd Military Police Comany stands guard while a Republic of Korea MP patrols on foot
David E. Alvarado, 8th Army. during the South Korean president elect’s visit to USAG-Yongsan Jan. 15. — Courtesy Photo
Best Commentary: Turner won his momentous occasion was critical, requiring
by 1st Lt. Erik Vaught counterparts at key positions.
142nd Military Police Company the involvement of many organizations, As he was escorted to the steps of the
including USFK, CJPM, the Department “White House”, President Elect Lee was
Security personnel from the 142nd Military of Emergency Services, the South Korean greeted warmly by USFK Commander,
Police Company played an indispensable role Secret Service, and the ROK Ministry of General B.B. Bell, his staff, and numerous
during South Korean President Elect, Lee National Defense. Military Police from ROK and U.S. dignitaries.
Myung-Bak’s visit to USAG-Yongsan on the 142nd and 14th MP Detachment After a short meeting, the president-elect
Jan. 15. acted as the initial line of security with the returned to his waiting motorcade and was
Roaring engines broke the morning silence United Nations Honor Guard standing escorted off post by 142nd MPs leading
Jan. 15 as an Army 1089A1 Recovery Vehicle by to respond to a serious emergency. the way.
and LMTV pulled up across from Combined Fire department vehicles were positioned Though South Korean President Elect
Forces Command Headquarters. Soldiers on scene as well. All told, more than one Lee’s meeting was brief, it was an important
of the 142nd Military Police Company hundred personnel were involved in this event in the history of the Alliance between
maintenance section dismounted and began mission. the United States and Republic of Korea.
establishing a command post. They set a Before MP units could move into their His visit to USAG–Yongsan shows that
perimeter around the “White House”, as designated positions, K-9 units must sweep the relationship between the countries and
it is known, and the surrounding area in the area. Military Working Dogs, Dato and their respective militaries is only getting
preparation for this important security Mickey, jumped eagerly from their patrol stronger.
detail. vehicles to take up the search for anything Here in Area II, this event is another
The mission is of critical importance here that seemed out of place. Once the K-9 example of how the Soldiers and Korean
Lt. Col. Brodrick Bailey, 8th Army Public Af- on the Korean Peninsula, and the Soldiers units and their handlers swept the area, Augmentation to the U.S. Army of the
fairs Officer, congratulates Pfc. Phillip Adam and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army the MPs moved into position to secure 142nd MP Company are working side-
Turner, 2nd Infantry Division, on his award for personnel of the 142nd MP Company have the grounds. by-side with their ROK counterparts and
Best Feature. Turner won two KLW awards. been preparing for weeks for the president Soon after, ROK MND MPs arrived leading the way to a bright future between
— U.S. Army Photo By Sue Silpasornprasit elect’s visit. Massive coordination for this to accompany their U.S. and KATUSA our two great nations.

The Morning Calm Weekly will not be published Feb. 8 in observance of the Lunar New Year holiday. Publication will resume Feb. 15.
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Published by Installation Management
Command - Korea
Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. Al Aycock
Public Affairs Officer/Editor: Edward N. Johnson
Senior Editor:Susan Silpasornprasit
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham
USAG-YONGSAN
Commander: Col. David W. Hall
Public Affairs Officer: David McNally
CI Officer: Kenneth Fidler
Staff Writer: Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon
USAG-HUMPHREYS
Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.
Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy
Writer/Editor: Andre D. Butler
CI Officer: Stacy Ouellette
USAG-DAEGU
Commander: Col. Michael P. Saulnier
Public Affairs Officer: Ronald Inman
CI Officer: Samuel G. Hudson
Staff Writer: Cpl. Na Kyung Chul
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second category.
Best Sports Story: Pvt. Naveed Ali Shah, 2ID. Second place was
Pfc Gretchen N. Goodrich, 35th Air Defense Artillery. Third place
was Ouellete. Best Stand alone photograph: Moreno took first for
his photo and Conroy took third. Best Photography in support of a
story: Conroy won first place. Second place was Alvarado and Kim,
Jae Hwan took third place. Best Stringer story: Pfc. Kim, Hyo Joong,
2ID. Second place was Pfc Sohn, Joon Hyung, 2ID. Third place was
Pfc. Park Bo, Kyoo, 2ID. Best Stringer photography: Kim, Jae Hwan
took first place with his photo, which then moved on to win the
Best Overall Category as well. Pfc. Huh, Ho Jin, 2ID, took second
place. The Rising Star award for outstanding print journalism with
less than two years in the military went to Spc. Beth Lake, 2ID.
Second place was Kapetyn with Ali Shah in third. Spc. Monique
Sapp, 2ID, swept the broadcast competition, winning Best Radio
News Report. Best Radio Features Report, Best Television News
Report, and Best Television Feature Report.
Civilian employees also enter the competition, but are judged
separately from U.S. Soldiers. Next week: IMCOM-K winners.
ILE Instructors Wanted: Army Reserve majors and lieuten-
ant colonels wanted to teach the Army Reserve Intermediate Level
Education Course. Must be MEL 4 qualified, meet the Army height/
weight standards, and be willing to join the 4960th Multi Function
Training Brigade.
POC: Col. Davenport, 723-4394, Dennis.Davenport@us.army.mil
Chapters host Black History Month program
The Alpha Omega Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Pi Eta
Zeta Chapter, will host a three tiered Black History Month
Program Feb. 16 in the Naija Ballroom of the Dragon Hill
Lodge. The theme of this annual event is “The Legacy of
African Americans in Politics”.
For more information please contact Author Sand-
lain at 010-8682-4458, e-mail asandlain@hotmail.com
or Jaynene Smith 010-6440-1920, e-mail mailto:one_
eminence@yahoo.com

Bush addresses military families; Army programs focus on family care

Staff Writer: Cpl. Jang Won il

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Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
President George W. Bush discussed
the vital role of military families, including
Army Families, during the Jan. 28 State of
the Union address to the nation from Wash-
ington, D.C. Army leaders appreciated the
President’s important remarks and echoed
many of them, noting Army plans to expand
Family assistance efforts under the Army
Family Covenant while continuing improve-
ments to many existing services.
“Our military families also sacrifice for
America,” President Bush said. “They endure
sleepless nights and the daily struggle of pro-
viding for children while a loved one is serv-
ing far from home. We have a responsibil-
ity to provide for them. So I ask you to join
me in expanding their access to childcare,
creating new hiring preferences for military
spouses across the federal government and
allowing our troops to transfer their unused
education benefits to their spouses or chil-
dren. Our military families serve our nation,
they inspire our nation and tonight our na-
tion honors them.”
The Army recognizes the sacrifices by
Families. Proposed initiatives requiring legis-
lative changes for Army Families include:
– Make GI Bill Benefits Transferable.
This initiative would allow transfer to family
members of the unused benefit.
– Enhance Military Spouse Careers. Mili-
tary families move every few years. This ini-
tiative would provide richer opportunities to
gain or sustain a promising career including
continuing education, merit-based mili-
tary spouse internships, direct hire status
for placement in suitable jobs anywhere
in the federal government.
– Enact “Dole-Shalala” Commission
Recommendations. The President urged
Congress to act promptly on the propos-
als put forward by the bipartisan Com-
mission on Care for America’s Returning
Wounded Warriors headed by Bob Dole
and Donna Shalala.
– Quality Child Care. Two-thirds of
military-families stationed in the United
States live off base, sometimes in remote
areas. They consistently report difficulty
in locating child care, especially for in-
fants, at the price and quality available
at on-base facilities. This initiative would
establish joint ventures with the private
sector to make the same high quality care
presently provided on base to all military
families, at a comparable price.
Beyond these ongoing and planned
initiatives, the U.S. Army is committed
to the Army Family Covenant of services
and facilities for Army Families nation-
wide and overseas. Last year, the Army
moved $100 million into Family Support
Programs to jump-start family programs.
Examples included hiring additional full-
time staff in “Army Community Services”
as well as expanding childcare, respite
care, and youth services. The Army is
reworking future budgets to sustain this
increased level of investment in our Fami-
lies. The Army Family Covenant repre-
sents a $1.4 billion commitment this year
to improving the quality of life for Army
Families.
The Army has listened to the feedback of
families and acted on their behalf. For ex-
ample, on Army installations across the na-
tion construction is booming. To support
our growing force and their families, more
than 42 Child Development Centers have
been built, with 133 more programmed in
the coming years. 20,000 family housing
units have been built or renovated, with
59,000 more scheduled.
To overcome the limitations of geog-
raphy for those families not living near an
Army post, the Army is establishing the
Army Integrated Family Support Network.
This communications network promotes
efforts integrating and synchronizing Fam-
ily Support Services.
In the area of child care and youth ser-
vices, the Army has eliminated Garrison
child care registration fees, eliminated off
post child care registration fees in Army off
post programs, and eliminated fees for ex-
tended duty day child care. For Wounded
Warriors, the Army reduced full and part
day child care fees in Army operated or
sponsored child care programs, and now
provides free hourly care in Army operated
programs during medical appointments.
Army leaders across the nation have led
in implementing these improvements, in
order to provide Soldiers and Families a
quality of life that is commensurate with
their service.

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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the mili-
tary police blotters. These entries may be incom-
plete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Damage to Government Property, Fail-

ure to Perform PMCS, Subject dispatched a vehicle
from the TMP and failed to conduct a PMCS on
the vehicle. Subject drove the vehicle to USAG-
Humphreys for a prisoner transport back to USAG-
Casey. Subject attempted to turn in the vehicle to
the USAG-Casey TMP where TMP noticed damages
to the vehicle consisting of a cracked and dislodged
left front turn signal cover, a dislodged right front
head light and a scratched left and right front fender.
Subject was escorted to the PMO where Subject
rendered a written sworn statement denying the of-
fenses. ECOD is unknown. This is a final report

AREA II: Shoplifting, Subject was observed

by Witness, via CCTV, remove 1 PS3 game disc
from the display, and conceal it on Subject’s per-
son. Subject then exited the PX without rendering
proper payment. Subject was detained by Witness
and Subject’s ID card was retained, at which time
the Subject fled the scene. Subject later returned
to the AAFES Security Office. Upon arrival of MP,
Subject was apprehended and transported to the
USAG-Yongsan PMO, where Subject was advised
of Subject’s legal rights, which Subject waived,
rendering a written sworn statement admitting to
the offense. Subject was processed and released
to Subject’s unit. The merchandise was retained as
evidence. This is a final report.

AREA II: Underage Drinking, Subject was ob-

served under the influence of alcohol and inco-
herent. Subject was transported to 121st CSH ER
by ambulance where Subject’s ID card revealed
Subject to be under the legal drinking age. Witness
advised Subject to remain at the ER for observation
due to a reported BAC of .320%. At 6 a.m. Jan. 22,
Subject was released into MP Custody and trans-
ported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject
was not advised of Subject’s legal rights due to
Subject’s suspected level of intoxication. Subject
was processed and released to Subject’s unit. This
is a final report.
AREA III: Shoplifting, Subject was observed by
Witness via CCTV, removing one pair of tennis
shoes, concealing them in Subject’s sweater and
exiting the location without rendering proper pay-
ment for the merchandise. Subject was detained
by Witness and escorted to AAFES security office.
Subject was transported by MP to the USAG-Hum-
phreys PMO for further processing. Subject’s RCP
was retained. Investigation continues by MPI.
AREA III: Unlawful Transfer of AAFES Merchan-
dise, Purchasing in Excess of Personal Needs,
Subject was observed by MP entering the PX and
purchasing numerous quantities of the same items.
Subject was escorted to the USAG-Humphreys
PMO where Subject rendered a written statement
admitting to the offenses. Further investigation
revealed Subject gave some of the items Subject
had purchased in the past to family members who
were not authorized to receive duty-free goods. The
merchandise was returned to the USAG-Humphreys
PX. Subject’s RCP was retained and Subject was
further processed and released to Subject’s spon-
sor. This is a final report.
AREA IV: Access Control Violation, Subject #1
escorted Subject #2 and Subject #3 into the PX,
which Subject #2 and Subject #3 were not autho-
rized to enter. Subject #1, Subject #2 and Subject
#3 were transported to the USAG-Daegu PMO
where Subject #1, was advised of Subject #1’s legal
rights, which Subject #1 waived, rendering a written
sworn statement admitting to the offense. Subject
#2 and Subject #3 rendered written statements
admitting to the offense. Subject #1 was processed
and released on Subject #1’s own recognizance.
Subject #2 and Subject #3 were escorted off the
installation.
U.S. Army Photos By David McNally U.S. Army Photo By Andre Butler
(Clockwise from top right) The Hanbok is the traditional dress of Korea’s Lunar New Year holiday. They come in a variety of colors, made in
versions for men and women; Performers wear the Hanbok during a traditional fan dance. Cultural events like this are a major highlight of the
holiday; Those who wear the Hanbok to Korea’s ancient palaces over the Lunar New Year holiday can enjoy free admission.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Lunar New Year events (Feb. 4-10) Folk Village (Gyeonggi-do)
Korea’s biggest holiday of the year, Seollal, or Lunar New Year’s The Lunar New Year holiday week is an ideal time to take in the
Day, falls on Feb. 7 of the solar calendar. Korean’s consider history of the Korean Folk Village. Set in its natural environment,
Seollal to be the most important holiday of the year, so they the Korean Folk Village allows visitors to get a feel for life in
dedicate a three days to celebrating, including the days before Korea during the late Joeeon Dynasty. Tourists can visit the more
and after Seollal. This year, the whole holiday period will run than 260 traditional houses reminiscent of life at that time, with
for five days total because the weekend falls directly after the various household goods from different regions. All these features
official Seollal holidays. It is referred to as the “golden holidays”. have been relocated and restored to provide visitors with a broad
February 4 – 10, the Korea Tourism Organization will hold a understanding of Korean food, clothing, and housing style of
special Seollal holiday event, packed with various fun-filled the past. About twenty workshops, various handicrafts such as
cultural activities, at the Tourism Information Center in the pottery, baskets, winnows, bamboo wares, wooden wares, paper,
lower level of the KTO building in Seoul. Visitors will be able brass wares, knots, fans, musical instruments, iron wares and
to have their picture taken wearing Hanbok and play traditional embroidery are practiced. For more information on the Folk
Korean folk games such as tuho (arrow throwing), yut (a board Village, visit www.tour2korea.com
game played tossing four sticks into the air), jegichagi (kicking
of a shuttlecock), paeng-i chigi (top spinning), and sangmo Korean palaces
doligi (hat spinning). The TIC staff will assist visitors in enjoying – Located at the corner of the busiest intersection of downtown
the events and hand out bok-jumeoni (good luck pouches) to Seoul, Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant stone-wall
wish visitors luck in the future. Tourist Information Center road. It is the only one that has Western buildings beside it,
(02)-729-9497~9499 / Korea Travel Phone (02)-1330 (24 adding to the uniqueness of the scenery.
hours a day). During the holiday week, visitors can watch many – Established in 1395, Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul is also called
Korean people dressed in Hanbok at palaces. A person dressed “Northern Palace” because it is located more toward the north
in Hanbok can enter old palaces for free during the holidays. compared to Changdeok Palace (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghee
Also, the Seollal holidays are the best time to watch Korean folk Palace (Western Palace). Gyeongbok Palace prides itself for having
play performances because many are taking place at this time the largest magnitude and being the most beautiful among the
of the year. To watch a performance, the National Center for five other palaces.
Korean Traditional Performing Arts and Chongdong Theater – Haenggung means, “a shelter where king rested or retired from
recommend paying a visit. They provide plenty of Korean folk a war”. Hwaseonghaenggung castle in Gyeonggi-do is the biggest
performances during the Seollal holiday season. You can also one of these shelters. This is the temporary palace where King
enjoy various kinds of performances at little theaters throughout Jeongjo stayed at the time of Wonhaeng (long journey) and also
the Daehangno area. For additional information on these events, where he held splendid feasts and events. For information on
visit www.tour2korea.com these and other palaces in Korea, visit www.tour2korea.com
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Command Sergeant Major Robert Winzenried, currently the command sergeant major of
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (left) learns about the Deployable Power Generation &
Distribution System at the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power). — Courtesy Photo

Feb. 11 change of responsibility

ceremony will welcome new 8th
Army command sergeant major
Special to The Morning Calm
The former command sergeant major
of the United States Army Corps of
Engineers is scheduled to become the
8th U.S. Army command sergeant major
in a change of responsibility ceremony
scheduled for 3:45 p.m., Feb. 11 at
Knight Field here.
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A.
Winzenried will replace Command Sgt.
Maj. Barry C. Wheeler, who is retiring
after 35 years of service.
Winzenried participated in Operation
Iraqi Freedom as the command sergeant
major of the Engineer Brigade, 1st
Infantry Division, as a member of Task
Force Danger at Tikrit, Iraq. He’s been
to Somalia, Kosovo, NATO and is a
Master Parachutist.
He joined the army from High Bridge,
New Jersey, in September of 1977 and
attended One Station Unit Training
at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. His
first assignment was as a sapper with the
562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Light
Infantry Brigade, at Fort Richardson,
Alaska. Since then he’s been with the
15th Engineer Battalion at Fort Lewis,
Wash.; a drill sergeant at 3rd Brigade in
Fort Leonard Wood; a squad leader and
a platoon sergeant with 307th Engineer
Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, at
Fort Bragg, N.C.; an observer/controller
at the Combat Maneuver Training
Center in Hohenfels, Germany; and
an engineer with the 96th Civil Affairs
Battalion in Somalia.
When he returned to the 307th Eng. Bn.
It was as a first sergeant if the Headquarters
and Headquarters Company of the 20th
Engineer Brigade, followed up by the Active
Component/Reserve Component Battalion
sergeant major at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
He was appointed the command sergeant
major of the 40th Engineer Battalion, 12th
Armored Division at Baumholder, Germany,
and became the ninth U.S. Army Corps of
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2, 2005.
Winzeried completed the U.S. Sergeant
Majors Academy with Class# 49 at Fort
Bliss, Texas. He’s also a graduate of the
Basic and Advanced Airborne Schools, Drill
Sergeant School, and Sapper School with
more than three years of college.
His awards and decorations include
the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak-leaf
clusters, the Army Commendation Medal
with two oak leaf clusters and the Joint
Meritorious Unit Award.
Parking for the Change of Responsibility
will be extremely limited. Parking lots at
1st Signal Brigade, Balboni Theater and
Command Center Seoul will be closed
off by Military Police for the ceremony,
and barricades should not be moved for
any reason. Those working in areas near
Knight Field are encouraged by the provost
marshal’s office to find alternative methods of
transportation on the day of the ceremony.

Military Post Office announces holiday closures

Feb. 8, Friday: Military Post Offices closed (Lunar New Year’s Day).
Feb. 7, Thursday: Express Mail Service not available.

NOTE: Military Post Offices will be operating with limited manning on 6 and 7 Feb. 6-7.
Please be patient. Contact your local post office for further information. Thank you!
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OHA increase allows better quality of life in USAG-RC

by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD —Warriors from
E-1 to O-6 can now enjoy a better quality
of life living in and around USAG-RC now
that the Department of the Army decided to
give them better than a 50 percent increase
in Overseas Housing Allowance.
The new rates took effect Jan. 16, said Col.
Larry “Pepper” Jackson, USAG-RC garrison
commander. Mostly spearheaded by the
command leadership, the raise will bring up
living standards in the quality of apartments
Soldiers can afford with their counterparts in
other areas of Korea.
It is a team effort, Jackson said, with the
help of 175th Finance, 2nd Infantry Division
and USAG-RC leadership, we accomplished
raising the quality of life to the same level as
the other areas in Korea.
“The cost of living in Uijeongbu is
much higher than Dongducheon,” Jackson
said. “That is why the OHA raise is so
important.”
The per diem committee came from the
DA in Washington, D.C., to re-evaluate the
OHA for USAG-RC and USAG-Casey in
November, said Clara Greenway, USAG-RC
division chief of housing.
This was set up by the command to
investigate the housing where Soldiers
were living to find out if it was adequate.
The committee found Soldiers were living
in quarters not meeting current standards,
and they were not receiving enough OHA
to permit them to live in nice sky-rise
apartments.
“If a Soldier is living off post right now
and it is not the current standard, he will
not get the raise,” Greenway said.
Until the new housing offices become
fully staffed, commanders will have to
check off-post housing to see if it is
adequate before the Soldier can move in
and take advantage of the new OHA rates,
Greenway said. Housing counselors will
go to the selected apartments and review
them by a housing checklist to rate them as
adequate or inadequate. USAG-RC never
had such a housing office before now.
“We are developing off-post housing
offices at all three camps,” Greenway said.
“Our present staff will check the packets
to ensure the commanders have rated the
properties as adequate and the paper work
is filled out correctly.”
More than 500 Soldiers are now living
in off-post housing, Greenway said.
“Soldiers should come to our housing
offices first if they are seeking off-post
housing,” Greenway said. “It is their
choice where they want to live. It is not a
forced issue.
We are hoping, in the future, to develop
booklets with photos of adequate housing
areas with approved lists like the other
areas in Korea.
Now that the OHA entitlements have
gone up, it will get much better for the
Soldiers and their Families.” Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson explains the benefits of the new OHA increase to the leadership of
USAG-RC Jan. 29 in Bldg. 57. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

King’s dream celebrated at Casey

Nathaniel Greene recites Martin Luther King’s
‘I Have A Dream’ speech at the 2008 Martin
Luther King Jr. Celebration Program at the
Community Activity Center at USAG-Casey,
Jan.18. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun
Thomas
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY — The memory and
spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. was
celebrated at the USAG-Casey Community
Activity Center Jan.18 in observance of the
holiday named in his honor.
The ceremony was highlighted by a
selection of guest speakers, music from the
2nd Infantry Division a dance recital and a
commemorative candle lighting display.
“We want people to leave today with
more knowledge than they had when they
came in,” said Sgt. 1st Class Darrick Menzie,
equal opportunity noncommissioned officer
for the 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team,
who delivered the welcoming speech. “This
is not just an African-American holiday, but
one for all races.”
Following Col. Charles Parker’s opening
remarks 2nd Lt. Patricia Cameron performed
several songs for the audience, accompanied
by Pfc. Andrew Bunch at the piano.
Nathanial Greene recited King’s “I Have
a Dream” speech, accompanied by pianist,
Sgt. Devan Peters. Keynote speaker for
the program was Chaplain (1st Lt.) Tony
Hampton. He said the purpose behind
the ceremony was to celebrate the life and
legacy of King, and his timeless love and
revolutionary spirit.
“Martin Luther King’s legacy allows me
today to stand in Korea at a gathering of
races, cultures and ethnic backgrounds,”
Hampton said. “I used to dream as a
young boy about speaking to an audience
as diverse as this, emulating Dr. King, and
today the dream has come true.”
The Memorial Chapel Praise dancers
performed a dance symbolizing King’s
struggles elsewhere during the program,
with the 2nd Infantry Division Jazz Funk
Warriors band playing instrumentals of
songs ‘What’s Going On’ and ‘We Shall
Overcome,’ the latter during the candle
lighting.
Captain Kimberly Nelson sang the
first verse of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”,
which was followed by closing remarks
from Denise James, Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation director.
“I’m going to adapt the old African
saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a
child’, and say it takes a village to
successfully bring together an event of
The Memorial Chapel Praise Dancers perform a praise dance at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration Program at the Community Activity Center at USAG-Casey, Jan.18. — U.S. Army
Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
this magnitude,” James said. “This event
represents such an example.”
James thanked those responsible for
organizing and participating in the event,
including the FMWR Division, The
Gateway Club, the Memorial Chapel, the
2ID Band, the Jazz Funk Warriors, CAC
director Sally Hall and Menzie.
“Dreams, goals and aspiration come
true if you don’t give up,” James said.
“Dr. King would be proud of the talent
and energy displayed in his memory
tonight.”
Hampton said it is important King’s
legacy be carried forward well into the 21st
century. Dr. King was America’s greatest
champion of equality and a man who
put his life on the line for freedom and
justice. Regardless of background, this is
the people’s holiday and we hold the keys
to Dr. King’s dream.
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News & Notes
2ID Tax Assistance Center
Free Tax Preparation
2nd Infantry Division Tax Center will be prepar-
ing tax returns free of charge from Feb. 5 –
June 15. For more information call: 730-3598.
At Camp Casey go to Maude Hall room 241
Tues., Wed., Fri., from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thur.
from 1 – 8 p.m., Sat. from 8 a.m. to noon. At
USAG-Red Cloud in Freeman Hall, go to room
122 beginning March 1 on Tues. from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. At Camp Stanley go to ADC(S) building
beginning Mar. 1 on Wed. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ACS Personal Financial
Readiness Training
Mandatory training for all first term
soldiers E-4 and below will be the 1st
Tuesday of each month in the USAG-
Casey ACS class room. Third Tuesday of
each month in the USAG-RC Education
Center. For more information call: 730-
3107/3089/3142.
Secondary Taxi Service
Available on Casey
Yon Hop Taxi service will be available on
USAG-Casey Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
daily. Customers should call 010-4732-
7694 for assistance. For more information
call: 732-6263/6307.
Over the Counter cold medicine
Available at the TMC
Over-the-counter cold medicines are avail-
able to Soldiers at the TMC prescription
counters to minimize the amount of time
a Soldier spends on sick call. For more
information call: 732-7379.
New Commissary Hours
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5 on a one month
trial basis the USAG-Casey Commissary
will be open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Tues-
days and from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sundays.
For more information call: 730-4451.
Commissary Meats available
for Bulk Purchase
Meats are available in the commissary for
bulk purchases, unit parties, holidays and
training events if you call the commissar-
ies within a few days of pick up. USAG-Red
Cloud: 732-7649, USAG-Casey: 730-4451,
Camp Stanley: 732-5513.
Emergency/Urgent Situation Help
Get help by calling 730-5906 for USAG-
Casey Fire Station or Military Police in the
Dongducheon area. Call 732-9117 for Red
Cloud Fire Station or Military Police in the
Uijeongbu area. Call 730-4357 to get help
if contemplating suicide or if feeling de-
pressed call: 730-4303.
USAG-RC Pass and Vehicle
Registration, DEERS ID Card
New Office Location
Pass and Vehicle Registration, DEERS ID
Card office relocated to building S-225 co-
located with the USAG-RC Directorate of
Human Resources.
Army Community Services
Volunteer Luncheon
The Army Community Service Volunteer
Luncheon will be held in the USAG-Casey
Warrior’s Club April 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 1
p.m. For more information, call: 730-3143.
Kosher Items in Commissaries
Kosher meals and other religious food items are
available in the USAG-RC and USAG-Casey
commissaries if you call them and give them a
few days notice. USAG-RC: 732-7649, USAG-
Casey: 730-4451, Camp Stanley: 732-5513.
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Suicide prevention taught at Red Cloud
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD — Understanding
the “Generation Y” culture was the theme of
the Suicide Leadership Training session held
at the USAG-RC Theater Jan.8, as speakers
promoted the Army’s new Suicide Awareness
and Prevention program.
Generation Y Soldiers, born 1978 and
later, currently have the highest suicide
rate amongst Army personnel, said speaker
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Wayne Boyd, the
behavioral health program manager of
the Directorate of Health Promotion and
Wellness, U.S. Army Center for Health
Promotion and Preventive Medicine,
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
“The purpose of this briefing is to better
prepare United States Forces Korea leaders
to maximize the capabilities and care for
Soldiers between 17 and 27 years of age,”
Boyd said.
Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2ID
commanding general, said the training was
initiated due to the concern about rising
suicide levels.
Dr. Tracy Russo, associate professor,
University of Kansas, spoke to the non-
Environmental awareness training offered
by Margaret Banish-Donaldson
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD — The USAG-
Red Cloud and 2nd Infantry Division
leaders are encouraging their Soldiers and
civilians to embrace the Environmental
Management System by taking the general
awareness training at http://emssupport.
ursokr.com/index.htm.
“This is a new Army requirement to
comply with Executive Order 13148,” said
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC
garrison commander. “For an effective
EMS to be developed and implemented,
commitment is needed from the top
as well as all the staff. I challenge all
personnel to meet the area’s commitment
to continual improvement in all aspects of
our mission, especially the protection of the
environment.”
Although the execution of an EMS is
Orphanage receives school supplies from 304th
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG STANLEY — Members of
the 304th Signal Battalion gathered and
delivered school supplies Jan. 18 for more
than 100 elementary school children living
in the Kwang Myung Orphanage.
The 304th Signal Battalion on Camp
Stanley makes regular contact with the
orphanage, said Lt. Col. Alfred Francis,
commander of the 304th Signal Battalion
of Headquarters, Headquarters Company.
“My chaplain, Capt. Kim and I schedule
visits on a monthly basis, depending on the
commissioned officers and officers present
at the training about the differences between
the various generations currently in today’s
Army.
“The reasons why so many
Soldiers are killing themselves over
relationships and Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder are some
of the questions we are
trying to answer.”
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Wayne Boyd
“Generation Y is the fourth generation,
born from 1978-2000, after the three
generations born from before 1946 to
1977,” Russo said. Russo said members of
Generation Y have developed a dependency
on electronic devices such as laptops and
cell phones.
Speaker Chaplain (Maj.) Timothy
Mallard, a candidate for the doctorate of
philosophy degree in Christian Ethics from
essentially a voluntary program, it can also
become an effective tool for governments
to protect the environment. To develop
an EMS, an organization has to assess its
environmental impacts, set targets to reduce
these impacts, and plan how to achieve the
targets.
To review environmental actions affecting
the garrison, an Environmental Quality
Control Committee was organized and
meets quarterly. The committee members
review the status of the 2nd Infantry Division
and USAG-RC environmental programs
and plans actions in preparation for the
upcoming Environmental Performance
Assessment System.
In addition, Ken Lee, chief, environmental
division and staff engineer for Directorate of
Public Works, is conducting environmental
staff assistance visits for 2ID units, other
tenant units, USAG-RC organizations
and contractors. The focus is on key
time of year and the holidays that may be
scheduled during the time.”
Money was raised among the troops of
the battalion and donations were made by
the Camp Stanley Commissary and the 46th
Transportation Company.
“The 304th has sponsored events for the
children of the Kwang Myung Orphanage
for a long time,” Francis said. “It is definitely
something we want to continue because it is
a good example of the military interacting
with the people of Korea as sponsors and
getting involved with the local community,
but more important, it is a great part of the
Good Neighbor Program.”
THE MORNING CALM
the University of Wales, said Generation Y
Soldiers equate electronics with emotional
intimacy and are prone to suicide because
of the greater number of broken homes and
relationships.
“Seventy-five percent of the suicides
in the Army today are from Dear John’s,’
Mallard said. “We want Soldiers to know
help is there and we think we can end all
suicides in the Army if Soldiers seek help.”
In his speech Boyd said suicide is not
just a Generation Y problem and in 2007
research showed that veterans had a greater
rate of suicides than civilians.
“The reasons why so many Soldiers are
killing themselves over relationships and
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are some
of the questions we are trying to answer,”
Boyd said. “We were asked to develop
standardized suicide training.”
“Soldiers are looking for someone to help
them, and as leaders we are responsible for
helping them, especially those hurting.”
“We need to broaden our horizons and
learn what we can about the state of play of
our Soldiers today,” Morgan said.
“Stress does some incredible things,
and it’s our responsibilities as leaders to
understand how to prevent that from the
taking of one’s life.”
environment concerns: EMS, drinking water,
wastewater, hazardous waste, petroleum, oil
and lubricants, spill prevention and response
planning, storage tanks and polychlorinated
biphenyls.
From Feb. 25 to March 5 a 12-member
EPAS team will identify the strengths and
weaknesses of the environmental programs at
USAG-Red Cloud, USAG-Casey and remote
sites, and Rodriguez and Story Ranges, to
bring the installation into full compliance
with United States Forces Korea Pam 200-1,
Environmental Governing Standards.
“An EMS is not a static device, but rather
a living and dynamic tool designed to allow
for gradual changes to be made over long
periods of time in order to achieve realistic
and measurable goals,” Lee said. “The goal
is to encourage all government agencies to
evaluate their current facility operations
and integrate environmental stewardship
initiatives into their operations.”
Lt. Col. Alfred Francis, commander of the
304th Signal Battalion of Headquarters,
Headquarters Company gives packages of
school supplies elementary school children of
the Kwang Myung Orphanage Jan. 18.— U.S.
Army Photo By Jim Cunningham.
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BOSS seeks biggest losers

by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
U S AG - R E D C LO U D — Better
Opportunities for Unaccompanied and
Single Soldiers began a competition to find
Soldiers who can lose the most weight and
body fat index. The event was held Jan.18
in the USAG-Red Cloud Physical Fitness
Center. More than 60 Soldiers, male and
female, came to weigh-in for the start of
the program.
“This is a well-being issue for the BOSS
program,” said Yong Ae Black, USAG-RC
Community Activity Center manager and
BOSS board member. “There are three
pillars to the BOSS program, community,
recreation and well-being. We didn’t have
enough programs for well-being, so we
decided to hold this event.”
The idea for the program comes from
recent popular television reality shows
featuring people who need to lose weight
and body fat.
“This program is not only to help Soldiers
lose weight,” Black said. “They will be judged
on how much body fat index they lose as
well. Each team will consist of 10 people,
Soldiers, officers, both male and female, and
civilians are invited to participate.”
Becoming the winners of this event will
require special planning and strategies to
implement with training.
“We will weigh each team member
every two weeks after today,” Black said. “I
am sure the contestants will have goals to
reach during their training to lose weight
and fat index during this competition. This
competition will last for 49 days with a finish
date of March 10. Each team will calculate
how much each team member lost and
find the total for the team. The team who
loses the most weight and fat index will be
declared the winner.”
The prizes will include Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation gift
certificates, plaques and medals.
“We will make this event an annual one,”
Black said. “Our goal is to participate next James Underwood (left), USAG-RC BOSS advisor, gives out T-shirts while Cpl. Christy Cha-
year in the Department of the Army BOSS tham (seated at desk) signs up Soldiers for the Biggest Loser Contest in the USAG-RC Physical
forum, as the best well-being event.” Fitness Center. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

Pfc.Todd Norman, USAG-Stanley, jabs opponent Spc. Billy Kirkland, USAG-Casey, on his way to a unanimous points decision win at the Warrior Boxing Invitational at Hanson Field House,
Jan.19. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas.

Warrior slugfest entertains Army, Marines and Air Force

by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG- CASEY— More than 400
spectators filled Hanson Field House Jan.19
for a night of boxing, as area boxers from
the Army, Marines and Air Force competed
in the 2008 Warrior Invitational Boxing
Competition.
There were 17 bouts during the evening,
ranging from Welterweight to Super
heavyweight, with each fight consisting of
three two minute rounds.
The invitational is an event, which is
planned to take place every two months,
said Kim, Pok Man, sports specialist for
USAG-Casey.
“Anybody in active duty can participate
in this invitational, regardless of their branch
of service,” Kim said. “The only purpose for
having this event is to give those who enjoy
boxing something to do.”
Kim said the turnout for the invitational
was impressive, with more than 400 people
attending the event.
Nathaniel Greene, Family and Morale,
Recreation and Welfare, who refereed and
judged the night’s contests, said he has been
officiating boxing matches for 15 years.
In one of the evening’s novice heavyweight
bouts, Pfc. Todd Norman, 61st Maintenance
Company, USAG-Stanley defeated Spc.
Billy Kirkland, Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 1/72 AR, USAG-Casey, by
unanimous decision, three rounds to zero.
“Going into this fight my record was 3-1
and I scored a knockout in my last fight, so
I was confident about my chances tonight,”
said Norman. “I’ve been training for a few
years down in Athens, Ga. and I’m trying
to bring my boxing here with me into the
Army.”
Marine Sgt. Omar Reece, 3rd Intel, 3rd
GSP, Okinawa, Japan, won his middleweight
bout by referee stoppage in the second round,
said his main intention was to knock out his
opponent.
“I wanted to knock him out and not let
my team down,” Reece said. “I would not
have been able to hold my head up if I had
lost this fight.”
Reece said he only had several days to
prepare for his fight, as his unit arrived at
USAG-Casey Jan.16, with his decision to
compete a last minute choice.
“We had just arrived at USAG-Casey
when I saw the advertisement for the
boxing,” Reece said. “I hit the heavy bags
for a day or two and had some good training
from my coach.”
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Yongsan welcomes new garrison CSM

Honors outgoing
enlisted leader
by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S.

Army Garrison-Yongsan welcomed its new
command sergeant major Jan. 25 at a change
of responsibility ceremony at Collier Field
House.
Command Sgt. Major Ralph J. Rusch
took over from Command Sgt. Major
Diane Foster, who is retiring after 25 years
in the Army.
Rusch comes in from USAG Schinnen
in the Netherlands where he served as the
garrison command sergeant major.
This is his third tour in Korea. From
1980-1983, he was assigned to 8th U.S.
Army Special Troops Battalion. During
his tour then, he was named NCO of the
Year.
He returned in 1987 as a member of the
United Nations Command and later as the
NCOIC of Army Community Services.
“It feels good to be back,” he said, adding
that he and his wife, Julie, “were ready” for
another assignment to Korea.
Since he’s been back, he said he’s been
impressed with how the community
has changed and improved to meet the
changing needs of Servicemembers and
their families.
“Everything needs new eyes,” he said. (Above) Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph J. Rusch takes the NCO Sword from Col. Dave Hall, USAG-Yongsan commander, at the Jan. 25 Change of Responsibility
“I’ve been impressed with how the staff has Ceremony. (Below) Command Sgt. Maj. Diane Foster talks with well-wishers after the ceremony. — U.S. Army Photos By Kenneth Fidler
been very open to suggestions to improve
what we do.” of Soldiers and During Foster’s remarks, she thanked
During the ceremony, Col. Dave Hall, their families and many people and organizations who CSM RALPH J. RUSCH
Career Brief
USAG-Yongsan commander, made special was involved in supported her during her 18-month tour
note of Foster’s impact on Yongsan. making quality of here. “Today, I am honored by your • Entered Army August 1979
“It is with deep sadness that we bid life enhancements presence,” she said. • Assignments include: Fort Hood,
farewell to Command Sgt. Major Foster, one for single and She is known for fondly referring to Texas; Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Har-
unaccompanied risburg (Pa.) Recruiting Battallion;
of the finest the Army has seen,” Hall said. Soldiers as “killers” and didn’t pass the
Joint Forces Command, Brunssum,
“Command Sergeant Major Foster has Soldiers. opportunity to make special note of this Netherlands; Sioux Falls (S.D.) Mili-
been an inspiration to us all,” he added. “The list of your to the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. tary Entrance Processing Station.
“You would be hard-pressed to find someone achievements is endless…you have paved Army Soldiers and Korean Service Corps • Master’s in public administration
in our organization that has not been the path to success for many,” said Hall. paramilitary labor force standing in three from Shippensburg University.
motivated or touched in some way by this Before the ceremony, Hall awarded formation squads. Complete biography available at
outstanding Senior NCO.” Foster the Legion of Merit decoration for “Killers … you look good as always,” she http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Hall said Foster focused on the welfare “exceptionally meritorious service.” said. “I will miss you.

PX, commissary Garrison firefighters help at off-post fire

close Feb. 7 USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Schools off Feb. 8 YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
The post commissary and nearly all
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
facilities will be closed Feb. 7 for the
Lunar New Year “Seollal” holiday.
Department of Defense Dependent
Schools are closed on Feb. 8.
Seollal is the second biggest holiday
in Korea, when Koreans travel to
spend the week with families. (See
related stories on Pages 10 and 12)
Go to http://yongsan.korea.army.
mil for a complete list of AAFES and
MWR facilities’ operating hours Feb.
6-8 in observance of the holiday.
firefighters assisted the Yongsan-gu Fire
Department battle a blaze Jan. 24 at a former
United Nations Compound near the post.
When the Garrison got the call, it
dispatched a fire engine, a four-man crew
and two officers.
“We supplied about 800 gallons of water to
help bring the fire under control,” said Chief
Alex Temporado, USAG-Yongsan fire chief.
The building was undergoing demolition,
so no individuals were inside, he said. “We
wanted to make sure they had enough
resources,” Temporado added. “We have
agreements to help each other, and we were
happy to help.”
Every three months, the departments
A Yongsan Garrison firefighter oversees the damage from a fire at an off-post building. Garrison firefight- conduct training and planning sessions to
ers helped the Yongsan-gu Fire Department battle the blaze Jan. 24. — U.S. Army Photo improve joint operations.
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News & Notes “The three-day period gives us a time

to bring holiday spirits ... and share
Super Bowl Parties
Last week’s Morning Calm reported the greetings which give us a good luck
Dragon Hill Super Bowl party offered free
breakfast. Breakfast will be available for a throughout the year.”

Koreans celebrate Lunar New Year

fee; admission is free. The following is a
brief look at Super Bowl events set for Feb.
4. Admission is free, and all give party-go-
ers chances to win prizes.
• Navy Club: call 725-7731 or visit http://
navyclub.cnic.navy.mil. Open at 6 a.m.
• Dragon Hill Lodge: call 738-222, Ext.
6445, or visit www.dragonhilllodge.com.
Doors open at 7 a.m.
• Main Post Club: call 738-5254. Doors
open at 5 a.m. for early birds and a chance
to win a grand prize. Doors open to public
at 6 a.m.
• K-16 Landing Zone Club: Call 741-6473.
Doors open at 6 a.m.
• VFW Post 8180: Call 724-7781. Doors
open at 6:30 a.m.
Rams’ Cheerleader Visit Today
The St. Louis Rams’ Cheerleaders visit
Yongsan today. At 3 p.m. at Collier Field
House, the squad will provide a cheerlead-
ing clinic for youth. At 7 p.m. at the Seoul
American High School Auditorium, the
cheerleaders will perform and have an au-
tograph and photo session.
Domestic Violence Symposium
The Army Community Services Family
Advocacy Program invites the community
to attend a domestic violence symposium
7:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 7 at the Multi-Pur-
pose Training Facility. The symposium will
increase awareness of domestic abuse, its
causes and prevention. For information,
call 738-5151.
West Point Founder’s Day Dinner
The 2008 West Point Founder’s Day Sit-
Down Dinner is 6 p.m. March 15 at the
Dragon Hill Lodge Naija Ballroom. A Ben-
ny Havens social hour begins the event,
which is $25 for dinner and dessert. For
information, call 723-4678.
by Sgt. Kim Sang-wook
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — After the
celebration of the traditional New Year
holiday, East Asia cultures prepare for a
different kind of New Year celebration with
families Feb. 6-8.
During “Seollal” or “Gujeong,” known as
the Korean Lunar New Year by the calendar
based on cycles of the moon phase, Koreans
start a massive movement to the homes of
their eldest brother, who is responsible for
the family ceremony coordination.
“All of our father-side family members
gather up in our house and perform an
ancestor memorial service called Charye,”
said Cpl. Park Ji-min, a Korean Augmentation
to the U.S. Army Soldier here. “The three-
day period gives us a time to bring holiday
spirits for us and share greetings, which give
us good luck throughout the year.”
“Charye” is a brief family-memorial
service to ancestors using designated foods
called “charyesang.” Traditional liquor
is offered in front of the ancestral tablet.
Family members bow to the tablet and wish
for family prosperity and great luck among
the siblings.
Considerable efforts are made when
preparing festive dishes for offerings at the
charye. The food on the table is designated
by certain rules based on the tradition, but
also depends on family’s choice.
Food is displayed in five rows on a
table. Usually on the back row, drinks and
“tteokguk,” a broth with oval-shaped slices
of white rice cake soup, are placed to the
left and right.
The fourth row contains hot dishes
including meat, vegetables and fish.
The middle row has various “jeon,”
or Korean pancakes containing chopped
vegetables, and “jeok,” grilled meat.
Pieces of “po,” or dried slices of fish, are
placed on the left side of the second row with
other side dishes in the middle.
Finally, on the front row, fruits are placed
by color order: red fruits on the right, white
on the left.
After the ceremony, family members bow
to their elders saying “Saehae-bok Manee
Baduseyo,” which means “Happy New
Year,” in Korean.
This custom is called “Saebae” and
children look forward to this time because
adults return money or “Saebaetdon,” and
other types of appreciation for their polite
bows.
Like other Asian countries, Korea also
has traditional family-fun games. Typical
games are “yootnoree,” a board game using
four sticks as dice, and “Yunnal-leegee,” a
traditional kite game.
“When I was young, all of our family
members gathered around the table and
played yootnoree. Laughter was all around
during the game and we definitely enjoyed
it,” said Kim Min-su, U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan. “But these days we focus on family
conversation because we can’t reach each
other as usual like the past.”
Families also share a moment of time
with the mother’s side of the family, either
before or after the father’s-side gatherings,
to greet and participate in Charye.
During the season, the peninsula’s
roads are packed with cars and buses, but
sometimes the final destination is not always
family gatherings.
Some Koreans plan to do something
instead of enhancing family relationship
these days. Especially this year, the five-day
holiday will provide families with more time
than any other Lunar New Year holiday.
“Our family is usually busy these days
with work going on during the holiday, so
we decided to do something different this
year,” said Sgt. Han Yo-han. “But after the
busy times, we are still going to arrange a
time to gather. Times change and customs
change, but we always appreciate our
ancestors and families.”

Army Family Team Building

A three-day Army Family Team Building Lev-
el II seminar is scheduled 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb.
13-15 at the Community Services Building
To RSVP and for information, call 738-3617.

Saturday Dental Appointments

The 618th Theater Dental Command will
provide Saturday appointments 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. at USAG-Yongsan Dental Clinic #2
beginning Jan. 26. This appointment-only
service is available to Servicemembers E-7
and above and their eligible family members.
For information, call 736-4779/7096.

USO Highlights
 USO 67th Birthday Celebration: The
USO’s 67th birthday celebration is 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. today. Enjoy free cake and ice cream
for all participants and $1 canteen special for According to Korean tradition, the formal greeting custom on special occasions is a bow where you get down on both knees and bend your upper body. This kind
all active-duty Servicemembers. Win great of greeting is known as ‘jeol’. The Seollal jeol is called “saebae,” and this tradition is strictly observed. On the official day of Seollal, Koreans change into Hanboks
raffle prizes. to symbolize new beginnings and pay their respects to the elders by bowing or doing saebae. — Photo Courtesy Of Korea Tourism Organization
 Virtues Volunteers Needed: The Virtues
English Program allows active-duty Service-
members to volunteer two Saturdays per
month teaching English. Being a volunteer DODDS council looking for parents’ feedback
for Virtues English classes also helps satisfy The PTEC consists of representatives from the Pacific
School officials invite parents of students who attend
your Good Neighbor Program requirement.
Department of Defense Dependent Schools to a Pacific Theater Command, U.S. Forces Korea, U.S. Forces Japan, and
For information, call Ahn Mi-Hwa.
Education Council meeting 5 p.m. Feb. 11 in the school educational representatives from component commands.
 Pick up the USO monthly calendars at
the Main Exchange, Commissary, Dragon cafeteria. Before the annual meeting, PTEC completes school
Hill Lodge, and Town House. The calendar “All parents and educators are encouraged to attend this visitations in order to view successful educational programs and
is available on-line at the USO Web site at meeting,” said Eskeletha Dorsey, the U.S. Army Garrison- make recommendations to the director, Department of Defense
www.uso.org/korea. For information on USO Yongsan school liaison officer. “You will have the opportunity Education Activity, and to the director, Department of Defense
programs, call 724-7003. to give compliments on our educational programs or voice any Dependents Schools Pacific, for improving education overseas
concerns you may have.” for DODDS and DODEA children.
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INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL

MEDCOM takes
intramural title
Shuts down favorite Signal 2-0
by Kenneth Fidler MEDCOM took a brief lead 44-42
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs when Nathaniel Jones pushed in a rebound.
Signal’s Kendre Fletcher nailed a 3-pointer
YONGSAN GARRISON — Jimmy to move Signal back in front 45-44.
Barnett knew what he was doing. That was the last lead Signal had either
With a minute left and the score tied at game. Fletcher’s two field goals tied the game
50 in the first game of the championship up until Barnett’s final move.
matches, the MEDCOM forward and his Signal went into the championship
teammates ran the clock down to 10 seconds game the favorite, winning their way to
before he pounced. the finals. But MEDCOM, loser bracket
He slid through a gap in Signal’s defense winner, stayed focused on their only goal
and eased in a lay- when they started
up to take away the season: win the
Signal’s chance at the “Normally Sig has a high level championship.
intramural basketball of confidence and they usually “We practiced all
crown. the time and (Gray)
That first win gave win everything. But I prepared had us working on
MEDCOM the drive the team the whole year plays together,” said
to not even let Signal MEDCOM’s Mark
take the lead once for this game.” Farmer. “He knew
during the second that if we played a lot
game and secured MEDCOM Coach Dexter Gray together, we’d be the
their title as post best team.” (Above) Signal’s Kend-
intramural champions Jan. 27. Game Two brought aggressive play, re Fletcher argues with
MEDCOM took Signal down both fouls and free throws. “It’s always that a referee over a foul
games, 53-50 and 53-39. way between Signal and MEDCOM,” call. (Left) MEDCOM
“I think Signal was going to get tired Fletcher said after the game. “It’s always a coach Dexter Gray
eventually,” said MEDCOM coach Dexter dog fight.” encourages his team
Gray. “If we beat them the first game, I knew At 5:39 into the first quarter , MEDCOM’s during a time-out in the
we had the second game.” second half of the first
14-6 lead was mostly won on free throws
game. — U.S. Army
He was right. The first one was close, and and a 3-pointer from Chavis Rose. Signal
Photos By Kenneth
the second game had its moments. But in added four more on foul shots. Fidler
the end, MEDCOM’s teamwork and calm Gray’s prediction was coming true.
play put them over a Signal team that wore “Normally Sig has a high level of confidence,
its frustration during the second game. and they usually win everything,” he said.
Signal just about had the first game “But I prepared the team the whole year for
bagged. They led at the half 32-28, but let this game.”
MEDCOM tie it up at 32 two minutes into
the second half. — See Champs, Page 12 —

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Falcons hand Yongsan International two losses

by Cpl. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Seoul
American walked away with two wins over
Yongsan International School of Seoul
Saturday on SAHS home turf.
The boy’s varsity Falcons beat the YISS
Guardians 76-59, and the Lady Falcons
Lady Falcons Alicia Furner, 23, blocks Guardians
Eshita Gupta. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Im Jin-
min
came away with a 52-31 win.
The Falcons have dominated the boys’
varsity games for 12 years, and aren’t ready
to back down.
The Falcons outscored the Guardians
23-15 in the first quarter, but YISS pushed
back with several advantage free throws and
came within four at the half. Falcons led
38-34 at the half.
“We started off a little sluggish, but we
got together at a fast pace, and that’s what
brought us to win,” said Falcon Raidion
Fails.
Falcons coach Steve Boyd said smooth
shooters like Fails and a tactical defensive
system helped them win.
“We ran four different types of defenses
and did pretty well, which kicked the game
open,” he said. “What kept the Guardians
in the first half of the game was the fouls,
where they gave us some deadly free
throws.”
Guardian coach Ben Hale said, “We made
a lot of mistakes, and were also exhausted
from yesterday’s game with another school.
But SAHS played beautifully, as they
always do.”
The Lady Falcons are also striving to
become this year’s favorite in the girls’
varsity basketball tournament.
Coach Ben Pak said the team was
actually a junior varsity team, but that they
were tough enough to challenge others.
“We intend to field junior varsity
players for the whole of the KAIAC regular
season,” he said. “As you can see from the
results of the game today, they certainly
Falcon Raidion Fails tries to get around Guardian
have potential.”
defense.
Both halftimes was frustrating for the
Guardians, who entered the game shooting 35-12 halftime lead and put in 17 more
only eight points in the first quarter, and to seal the win.
managed only 25 points in all for the rest The Korean-American Interscholastic
of the game. Activities conference division basketball
The Lady Falcons took a commanding tournaments are scheduled Feb. 15-16.
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PAID ADVERTISING

Lunar New Year driving safety

T
he Lunar New Year Sul Nal Feb. travel is necessary, the trip must be
7 is one of the biggest holidays in thoroughly analyzed, hazards identified
Korea. Traditionally, during this and steps taken to reduce or eliminate
time, families gather to reaffirm family ties, those hazards. This type of composite
wish each other good health and fortune, and risk management works. Use this when
perform rites to their ancestors. making holiday travel plans.
The Lunar New Leaders at all
Ye a r h o l i d a y i s USAG-Yongsan installations will levels should give
officially observed thorough safety
Fe b . 6 - 8 . T h i s have RED road conditions for mili- briefings to their
year, more than 30 tary vehicles Feb. 4-10. ... My intent people before
million people (75 Feb. 4 with a
percent of Korea’s is to have zero motor vehicle and focus on off-
total population) are pedestrian accidents in our area, duty safety, the
expected to travel buddy system,
during this holiday both on and off all installations. drinking and
period. If you’re driving, checking
planning to travel, road conditions,
expect extremely heavy traffic and long weather forecast, vehicle maintenance
delays. Unfortunately, in 2007, there were prior to making a POV trip, off-limits
2,013 reported traffic accidents with serious areas, curfew and other force protection
injuries, 65 fatalities and 3,653 total injuries policies.
during the four-day holiday period. Leaders must conduct “under the oak
Because of this, USAG-Yongsan tree counseling” for Servicemembers and
installations will have RED road conditions civilian employees before Lunar New Year.
for military vehicles Feb. 4-10. The streets Counseling should emphasize safe driving
and highways of Korea will be jam-packed techniques.
with traffic during the holiday timeframe. I encourage all Soldiers, Civilians, and
My intent is to have zero motor vehicle and Family Members to go out and experience
pedestrian accidents in our area, both on and the wonderful sites and events, the people,
off all installations. land and culture Korea has to offer.
Knowing these facts in advance allows us When doing this, every individual
to alter our travel plans and reduce the risk must keep safety the No. 1 priority. We
of being involved in an accident. want your tour in Korea to be a time of
All personnel should minimize non- creating joyous memories and not one
critical vehicle travel out of the area. When overtaken by regrets.

CHAMPS from Page 11

At 4:15, with MEDCOM up 16-10,
Signal seemed unsteady. On a turnover,
Angelo Jones saw Marcus James wide open,
but overthrew the pass. MEDCOM’s Mark
Farmer grabbed it and ran it down court
for an easy lay-up and pulled MEDCOM
ahead 18-10.
At the 1:59 mark, Signal’s Nick Lax
charged down court to bring his team to
five down, 20-15.
With about a minute left in the first half,
and MEDCOM up 22-19, Signal enjoyed
a revenge-like moment: officials ejected
Barnett after a rough rebound tussle with
Tyrell Kirk.
Signal and MEDCOM missed chances
to bump up the score and ended the half
22-21 MEDCOM.
At the half, Signal coach Jason Walton
was optimistic.
“I like our chances right now,” he said.
“Not sure what happened at the end of the
first game, but it was a tough break. Them
losing (Barnett) was a good thing for us.”
The margin stayed slim to four minutes PAID ADVERTISING
into the second period. MEDCOM missed
shots to stretch their lead further, but still
took a 29-23 lead at 8:45.
After a long back-and-forth, MEDCOM’s
Jones and Matt Avery hit two boards each,
while Phillip Talley added two free throws.
Signal’s Jones nailed a 3-pointer and Fletcher
hit three foul shots. At 1:15, MEDCOM
had a commanding 45-35 lead.
Both stayed close to the free throw lines
with Farmer taking the last two shots of
the game.
MEDCOM’s Jones led his team with 17
points, and Rose added 14.
Fletcher contributed 15 points for Signal,
and Antwan Adams put in 11.
Fletcher was disappointed. “I still feel
like we’re the best team,” he said. “(Barnett)
never should have touched the ball at the
end of the first game. But they did the
right thing.”
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Take a look inside: Humphreys CDC

(Clockwise from top) — Daniela Whitman, mother, leads the way out
of the new United States Army Garrison Humphreys Child Develp-
ment Center while Cheyenne is attracted to the shadow in front of
her. (2) Mina Searl, a CDC teacher, sings to little Kaylin Morelle one
of many infants cared for at the CDC daily. (3) Dakota Bergemann
watches through the window as parents of other CDC children ar-
rive at the end of the day. Also, Brett Hoge gives it a go at a play
computer workstation. (4) Yong Mi, a CDC teacher, entertains USAG
Humphreys Part Day Preschool children, Avery Hoge (right) Spencer
Butler (left) and Jersey Bergemann. (5) Airman 1st Class Jamie K.
Ciciora, a broadcaster from American Forces Network, tires to cap-
ture Amaya Espy’s attention. — U.S. Army Photos By Bob McElroy.
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Old tax returns: Do you need a copy or just a transcript?

by Capt. Holly B. Nostrant
Humphreys Consolidated Legal Center
Did you lose or not keep copies of old
tax returns? Do you need one now? At our
legal center and tax center, we receive many
requests from individuals needing copies
of past tax returns. The Internal Revenue
Service not only provides copies of old
tax returns, but it also offers transcripts.
Depending upon your situation, a transcript
may be better than requesting a copy of your
tax return.
Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax
Return, must be filled out to receive an
actual copy of an old tax return. Available
on the IRS website at www.irs.gov, this
form must be mailed in along with $39 for
each tax return requested. Copies can be
requested for the current year’s tax return
and any from the previous six years. This
process is lengthy and can take up to 60
calendar days.
On the other hand, a transcript provides
two advantages. First, it is free. Second, the
processing time is quicker. The IRS allows
you to request a transcript by mail or by
phone. To request a transcript by mail, fill
out Form 4506-T and mail it to the IRS.
Under this method, a transcript will be
received within two weeks. To request a
transcript by phone, call 1-800-829-1040,
follow the prompts, and get a transcript
faxed to you within a matter of days.
While transcripts are quick and free, your
circumstances will determine which route
is best for you. For example, individuals
sponsoring a spouse or another individual
for an immigrant visa are required to fill
out Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. I-864
requires sponsors to attach either a copy of
last year’s tax return, along with W-2s, or an
IRS transcript. In this case, a transcript is the
best option because of its faster processing
time.
As you begin to file tax returns for 2007,
remember to keep a copy of your tax return
and other documents that you file.
The IRS recommends keeping tax
returns for three years. In some situations,
individuals should keep them for a longer
period of time.
For more information, visit the IRS
website, consult your local tax center, or
speak with a legal assistance attorney.

Military mail now allows for Food inspectors recall beans

sold in 6 to 7 pound cans
lost parcel e-mail inquiries by 18th MEDCOM PAO large dining establishments such
as cafeterias and restaurants.
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly contact the service member to positively identify On Jan. 25, 106th Medical All commissaries and
the owner and ship the item to the recipient should Detachment (Veterinary Services) shoppettes on the peninsula

A
re you a military member who has deployed it be found. Food Inspectors received an reported not having any of these
overseas, and are still waiting on your footlock- “The best way to ensure your package is recall message for various canned products.
er, duffle bag, or parcel to arrive? There is now delivered, in the event the address label is lost or beans potentially contaminated To verify whether or not you
an e-mail address to inquire or claim mail that has yet destroyed, would be to enclose the mailing address by Clostridium botulinum may have these items, please
to arrive and was sent more than 60 days from the date information on the inside of each parcel,” said Tech. (Clostridium botulinum is the visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/
of mailing. Military members and their families can Sgt. Steven L. Bennett, mail recovery coordinator name of a group of bacteria firmrecalls/newera201_08.html
now contact the Military Postal Service Agency at the for MPSA. Address information can be typed commonly found in soil). for UPC codes.
following e-mail address: MPSA-MRC@conus.army. or legibly written on a piece of 8 ½ X 11, bond Army Dining facilities that If you find that you have this
mil or visit http://hpdainet.army.mil/mpsa/index.htm paper or a 3 x 5 index card, and it must include stock the recalled products have product, please return it to your
Go under “MPSA Took Kit” and click on “Lost Mili- the complete address information of the mailer been notified, and the products local retail store from where you
tary Parcel Procedures.” and recipient. This will help postal employees have been placed on medical purchased the item. This is an
Please include the following details in your e-mail to determine who the article belongs to and provide hold awaiting refund/credit/ initial report; further updates
MPSA: contact phone number, e-mail address, rank, them an address to forward your items. replacement through the normal are expected as the investigation
first and last name, mailing address, return address, any “This is just one example of the Department of distribution channels. Affected is ongoing.
insured, certified, registered or confirmation number Defense doing what we can to better serve those items have been pulled and will If you have any questions,
(if applicable), date of mailing, type of container used that serve the American people – our Soldiers not be utilized. please cpntact the Korea
for mailing, a detailed description of the container and Families. Help us help you by contacting This recall only affects Theater Food Safety Officer,
contents, and any additional information that could the Military Postal Service Agency atMPSA- products in large cans, the CW2 Marivic J. Brown, at
be used to help identify your item such as distinctive MRC@conus.army.mil,” said Col. David Ernst, majority of which were sold to 736-3202.
marking. Once the information is received, MPSA will Military Postal Service Agency deputy director.

February 1-7

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Casey Enchanted The Mist Enchanted Cloverfield Enchanted I am Legend The Mist
730-7354 (PG) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m.
Henry Golden Compass I am Legend I am Legend The Mist No Show No Show No Show
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Humphreys Meet the Spartans Meet the Spartans Meet the Spartans I am Legend I am Legend The Mist The Mist
753-7716 (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m.
Hovey The Mist Cloverfield The Mist Enchanted Cloverfield Enchanted I am Legend
730-5412 (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Kunsan UNK UNK UNK No Show No Show No Show UNK
782-4987
Osan I am Legend I am Legend Cloverfield Cloverfield Cloverfield Cloverfield Golden Compass
784-4930 (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Red Cloud Cloverfield The Mist The Mist Enchanted I am Legend No Show Meet the Spartans
732-6620 (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Stanley Enchanted The Mist I am Legend The Mist No Show Meet the Spartans The Mist
732-5565 (PG) 8 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Cloverfield Cloverfield Cloverfield The Mist The Mist I am Legend I am Legend
Yongsan I
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Mr. Woodcock Enchanted This Christmas This Christmas This Christmas Fred Claus Fred Claus
Yongsan II (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.
Yongsan III Martian Child Enchanted Enchanted Beowulf Beowulf Mr. Bean’s Holiday Mr. Bean’s Holiday
738-7389 (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (G) 6 p.m. (G) 6 p.m.
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God longs for fellowship Area II Lent, Easter Services

Catholic Date/Time Location
by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Youn H. Kim
Deputy command chaplain, 8th U.S. Army Ash Wednesday Feb. 6, 1205 121 Hospital Chapel
1205 Memorial Chapel
1800 South Post Chapel
Sometimes I am deeply inspired by Bible verses such as, “He has Stations of the Cross Feb. 8 – Mar. 14 (Fri.), 1730 Memorial Chapel
showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require Lenten Penance Service Mar. 19, 1830 Memorial Chapel
of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with Holy Thursday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 20, 0900 Memorial Chapel
your God” (Micah 6:8). As I meditate on this particular verse, it Holy Thursday (The Lord’s Supper) Mar. 20,1830 South Post Chapel
Holy Thursday (Night Prayer) Mar. 20, 2100 Memorial Chapel
teaches me that God yearns for man to walk with him. He is eager Good Friday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 21, 0900 Memorial Chapel
to have fellowship with the human being. He wants a man to enjoy Good Friday (Traditional Good Friday) Mar. 21, 1530 Memorial Chapel
him forever. Good Friday (Passion of the Lord) Mar. 21, 1830 Memorial Chapel
God longs for our fellowship not only because he cannot be satisfied Holy Saturday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 22, 0900 Memorial Chapel
Holy Saturday
without man but also because he knows that we can never be satisfied (Traditional Blessing of Food Baskets) Mar. 22, 1200 Memorial Chapel
without him. The great Geneva reformer, John Calvin (1509-1564) Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Mass) Mar. 22, 1830 Memorial Chapel
said, “There is within the human mind, and indeed by natural instinct, Welcome Reception
an awareness of divinity. This we take to be beyond controversy. To (Newly Baptized Catholics) Mar. 22, 2000 Memorial Chapel
Easter Sunday Mass (No 1700 Mass) Mar. 23, 0800 South Post Chapel
prevent anyone from taking refuge in the pretense of ignorance, God 1130 Memorial Chapel
himself has implanted in all men a certain understanding of his divine Please direct all questions to Mr. Pagano, 725-5211
majesty. Ever renewing its memory, he repeatedly sheds fresh drops”. Protestant
(Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book One, pp43-44)
Easter Cantata Mar. 16, 0800 Memorial Chapel (Collective)
Every man is possessed of a hunger for God that nothing else can satisfy. Community Good Friday Service Mar. 21, 1900 Onnuri Church Seobinggo Campus
It is true that we often do not know what is for which we hunger and Community Easter Sunrise Service Mar. 23, 0600 South Post Chapel (Collective)
thirst, but it remains forever true that there is no true satisfaction for Easter Sunday Services Mar. 23, 0800 Memorial Chapel (Collective)
the human soul apart from God. 0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean)
0930 121 Hospital Chapel (Collective)
Every person is important to God, and he longs to have fellowship 1000 South Post Chapel (Collective)
with every one of us. God longs for our fellowship because he knows 1000 Multi-Plex (ROCK Service)
that it is only as we walk with him that we shall really be just and 1030 K-16 Community Chapel (Collective)
kind. Justice and kindness at their best flow out of a close relationship 1100 Hannam Village Chapel (Collective)
1200 South Post Chapel (Gospel)
with God. When the fellowship is broken, justice and kindness will 1330 Memorial Chapel (UPCI)
dry up. I suggest the following: Read the Scripture regularly. We can Episcopal
listen to God through the Scripture. Pray to God regularly. We can
talk to God through our prayer. Partake in regular worship service, Ash Wednesday –
Imposition of Ashes/Holy Eucharist Feb. 6, 1700 Memorial Chapel
prayer meetings, and Bible study group. Tell other people about your Palm Sunday –
personal experience with God and what God has done for you and Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist Mar. 16, 1000 Memorial Chapel
how He guides you day by day. Good Friday Liturgy Mar. 21, 1700 Memorial Chapel
I am very excited to have a fellowship with God. Whenever I have Easter Holy Eucharist Mar. 23 ,1000 Memorial Chapel
For more information call USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Office, 738-3011
a circumstance and situation, I bring these things to God. He always
takes care of me. So does God to you.
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22nd KSC conducts mobilization exercise

Hot Zone:
400 processed daily
by Andre Butler
USAG-H Public Affairs

PYEONGTAEK — The 22nd Armistice

Korean Service Corps Company conducted
a mass mobilization exercise at Pyeongtaek
City Elementary School Jan. 15 to hone
support skills needed during wartime
operations.
As augmentees for United States and
Republic of Korea forces, KSCs provide
logistical support to combat support and
combat service support units leading up to,
during and after battlefield operations.
Support from KSC units ranges from
setting up life support areas to providing
water purification operations for warfighters
throughout the peninsula.
“This mobilization exercise is very
important to our forces as well as Republic
of Korea forces,” said Lt. Col. Douglas
Fields, KSC battalion commander,”
Fields runs his operations from Camp
Kim in Seoul.
“As part of peninsula-wide efforts,
Lt. Col. Douglas Fields, U.S. KSC Bn. commander, and Chong Yong-an 22nd KSC Company
commander, brief USAG-H Deputy Commander David W. Frodsham, Command Sgt. Maj. Ja-
son K. Kim, USAG-H command sergeant major and others about the moblization exercise.
Two members of the 22nd KSC Company demonstrate first-aid techniques during the exercise. — U.S. Army Photos By Andre Butler
21,000 Korean civilians come together to
help ensure we are able to preserve peace,”
Fields said.
Many of the corps members are volunteers
who want to play a part in reserving and
maintaining their country’s freedom.
“In wartime, KSCs accept volunteers,
mostly reserve forces, and supports necessary
U.S. and ROK forces through mobilization
stations,” said Chon In-sop, 22nd KSC
Company executive officer.
With the logistical support provided
by KSCs, warfighters can concentrate the
mission at hand and not the life support
issues that are paramount to successful
battlefield strategies or Soldiers well-being.
Once operating at capacity, the Pyeonteak
Mobilization Center can process more
than 400 personnel a day, said Fields and
Chong Yong-an, the 22nd KSC Company
commander.
“It takes 24 hours to be fully operational,”
Chong said. It takes four hours from
notification for all KSC personnel to get
to the rally point or designated area of
reporting for in-processing, said Chong.
The ROK pre-mobilization concept
consists of transportation, loading
equipment, deploying personnel to
designated MOB stations within first four
hours after receiving activation orders and
setting up MOB stations.
And the ROK mobilization phase deals
with in-processing personnel.
This process is designed to receive, train,
outfit and form companies for deployment.
After which, companies are transported
for link-up to using units, whether U.S.
or ROK.
“Upon completion of processing,
companies are turned over to the ROK
and U.S. forces it is assigned to support,”
said Fields.
The final concept per the briefing is
sustainment.
When all personnel are processed the
MOB stations remain operational in order
to provide additional KSC augmentees and
replacements to the forces if needed.
This type of exercise is one of many
conducted by KSCs.
It is one that also tests the ability of
the service corps to answer the call when
charged to.
“I want our KSC Companies to always
be vigilant and maintain a high state of
readiness,” Fields said.
“These types of exercises are what ensure
they are,” he said.

United States Senators Inouye, Stevens visit Humphreys

Sens. Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii and Ted Stevens of Alaska visited USAG-H to learn about the installation’s transformation and visit with Soldiers from their states. During lunch at the Red
Dragon Dining Facility Inouye shared a light moment with Chief Warrant Officer Malia S. Teegarden and Stevens met with Soldiers from Alaska. — U.S. Army Photos By Bob McElroy.
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The Morning Calm
The Feb. 8 edition of The Morning Calm
will not be published because of Lunar New
Year. The following week, Feb. 15 editon,
will be published for the community.

Army Nurse Corps seeks Soldiers

looking for change
Are you interested in becoming a health
care provider? Do you know of any Sol-
diers who are interested in continuing their
education? Do you want a free education
while receiving full pay and benefits? Now
there is a program in place for you or one of
your Soldiers to take advantage of. The In-
terservice Physician Assisant Program, the
AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program,
the Funded Nurse Education Program and
other AMEDD training opportunities are
open to officers, warrant offices and enlist-
ed Soldiers. Briefings will be conducted at
different times throughout December. For
more information contact 1st Lt. Warrentina
Berry at 011-9972-9268.

Virtues Volunteers Needed

at USO Korea
The Virtues English Program allows ac-
tive-duty Servicemembers to volunteer two
Saturdays per month (second and fourth-
Saturday). Being a volunteer for the Virtues
English classes will help to satisfy your
HAES primary students are enchanted with Dan Crow’s stories, songs and antics. A very expressive singer and storyteller, Crow sings each
Good Neighbor Program requirement. For
more information, call Mi-Hwa and Minna
song with great enthusiasm. More than 100 Humphreys community members enjoyed a picnic dinner at the USAG Humphreys Community
at 724-7781. Activities Center while listening to Crow and his guitar, Bob, music and stories. — Photo By Diane Hobler

Humphreys CDC
Child and Youth Services, Child Develop-
ment Center is currently looking for Pro-
gram Assistants to fill full-time, part-time,
and flex’s positions, which are willing to
support the CYS program hours, 5:15 a.m.
- 6 p.m. Salary ranges from $10 - $13.12
per hour based on education level (Child
Development Associates, completion of the
Army Youth Practicum, possession of AA
degree or higher with major emphasis on
Early Childhood Education. Visit the web-
site at http://cpol.army.mil for the job.
The ‘Little Mermaid’ Audition
An audition will be held for the Missoula
Children’s Theatre, the original adapta-
tion of ‘The Little Mermaid” Feb. 26 at the
USAG-Humphreys CAC at 3 p.m. Approxi-
mately 50 roles are available; students
ages Kindergarten through 12th grade
are encouraged to audition. No advance
preparation is necessary. Assistant direc-
tors will also aid in rehearsals throughout
the week. The Little Mermaid performance
will be March 1, at 2.p.m. and 7 p.m. at the
USAG-H CAC . If interested in auditioning
and for more information call Joon Auci at
753-8601/7619 or 8507. Walk-ins are also
welcome.
Arizona Cardinal Cheerleaders
This cheerleading team brings some desert
heat to the stage for a night of high-spirited
fun. Their routines range from Elvis to Hip
Hop, plus singing. Tonight the cheerleaders
will be visiting Suwon and Camp Eagle.
Youth Piano Player Needed
The Missoula Children’s Theater will be
coming to USAG-H in late February. MWR
is seeking a youth piano player for this mu-
sical. This will be a paid position. Please
call 753-8601 for more information.
Please Send Us Stories and Photos
To submit info for publishing in The Morn-
ing Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys com-
mon pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598.
Or e-mail andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
Crow entertains students, parents,
teachers at HAES, USAG-H CAC
by Diane Hobler
USAG-HAES Librarian
USAG HUMPRHREYS — HAES
students enjoyed a wonderful visit from
dynamic children’s songwriter and singer,
Dan Crow and his guitar, Bob.
Crow entertained students with songs
about baseball’s screwball pitch, the Earl of
Sandwich, nouns, spiders and many other
topics.
The stories he told to go with his music
were startling, interesting, informative and
hilarious.
Crow even told the story of his first song,
“The Brat Song”, which he wrote when he
was a kid trying to annoy his big sister.
For children who just didn’t get enough
of that song, it is available as a free download
from his website (www.dancrow.com).
In addition to performing at school,
Crow put on an evening performance for
families.
More than 100 people enjoyed a picnic
(above) Dan Crow amaz- dinner at the USAG Humphreys Community
es students with a small Activities Center while listening to his music
instrument called a hum- and stories.
mazoo that he attached After attending the performances,
to his guitar with Velcro. students expressed interest in writing poems
Using the hummazoo and songs of their own, and starting their
he was able to make own bands.
incredibly realistic and He was truly an inspiration.
incredibly loud animal Other students really appreciated his
sounds. Wintress Harris, humor, the amazing animal sounds he made
Kayla Pickett, Paige on his hummazoo and his expressive style.
Duskie, and Thomas Thank you so much to the terrific
Bain enjoy Dan Crow’s HAES parents and teachers organization
storytelling. — Photos By for bringing Crow to delight and inspire
Diane Hobler students, teacher, and parents.
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35th ADA participates in Air Force exercise

by Pfc. Gretchen N. Goodrich
35th ADA Public Affairs Office

OSAN AIR BASE —Soldiers with

Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, spent a
week in the field with the Air Force training
and preparing for an upcoming 8th United
States Army exercise.
During January 14-18, the air defenders
participated in the Air Force PENORE
training exercise which tests service member’s
ability to execute combat operations and
defend the base against. enemy attacks.
For HHB Soldiers, the exercise was used
as an opportunity to test their training skills
alongside the U.S. Airmen.
“This was a way for us to make sure we
had all the right equipment, to test the
equipment and make sure that the Soldiers
knew how to set up everything for the 8th
Army field training exercise coming up,” said
Capt. David L. Tervin, HHB commander.
“For Soldiers new to the unit, participation
in the exercise gave them a chance to train
on equipment new to them and learn basic
Soldiering skills,” Tervin said.
“Training gives you a real world experience
in how you’re going to interact when you’re
Pfc. Hwang, Eui-Yong, a signal support KATUSA specialist, works with Pvt. Jermaine Foster, a training support soldier, to put together one of the
actually engaging in war,” said Pfc. Bobby J.
many A-frame tents during the battery’s training exercise. — U.S. Army Photo Pfc. Gretchen N. Goodrich
Ortiz, the HHB orderly room clerk.
Ortiz, a Soldier new to the unit, this year, said Tervin. The command team run the various operations in the brigade the day to warm up inside them,” said
acknowledged that this training was capitalized on their visit to the training and many of them could not leave their Miller.
important for Soldiers fresh out of advanced site by using it as an opportunity make occupational spots to help out, added Despite the weather and lack of
individual training and basic training. necessary changes to layout and set up for Tervin. participation, the Soldiers learned to set up
Another added benefit to the battery’s the real thing. Freezing temperatures left some Soldiers equipment and work together.
participation in the exercise was it gave the As the week continued, 35th warfighters with numb fingers and toes during the set “I got to interact with other Soldiers as
brigade commander and command sergeant found themselves having to overcome factors up and take down of the equipment. we all worked as one as a team,” Ortiz said.
major the chance to check out the layout of that could potentially threaten the end state “Yes, it was cold, but training in such “Communication between one another was
the operations center. of the exercise -- lack Soldiers participating conditions helps new Soldiers get used to the great,” said Ortiz.
Both Col. James H. Dickinson, 35th and the weather. climate,” said Cpl. Robert Miller, the battery “New Soldiers were able to work
ADA Bde. commander, and Command “We had about 20 Soldiers doing the training non-commissioned officer. alongside those who have been in the battery
Sgt. Maj. James T. Carr, brigade command work of a lot more because of their roles in “To help the Soldiers deal with the a while and learn from this experience,”
sergeant major, are also new to the brigade the brigade,” said Tervin. weather, warming tents were set up said Miller.
and this gave them an idea of what to expect “We can’t close the entire brigade down immediately,” Miller said. “It was a great use of the Air Force
when they head out with their unit later on because of an exercise.” HHB Soldiers help “Soldiers had opportunities throughout exercise.”

USAG Humphreys chaplain assists friend’s daughter

by Stacy A. Ouellette
35th ADA Public Affairs Office
OSAN AIR BASE — When U.S. Army
Chaplain, Maj. James O’Neal, United States
Army Garrison Humphreys chaplain, met
Judy Banks in grade school, neither one of
them knew their friendship would last as
long as it has.
Their parents were co-workers and
friends in the small community of West
Palm Beach, Fla. where they grew up.
In the 1950’s, West Palm Beach was a
typical small town where everyone knew one
another and family roots ran deep.
As O’Neal answered the call to become
a Catholic priest, Banks pursued her career
in nursing, married and had two children.
More than 55 years later, O’Neal will
officiate the wedding of Banks’ daughter,
Kristen Campbell and her fiancé Kevin.
Campbell is the U.S. Army’s Family,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command
Marketing Communication Division chief
in Alexandria, Va. While visiting the
Republic of Korea for business, she set up
a meeting with O’Neal. Initially they were
in contact via e-mail, but that
would soon change.
The two met for the first time
at Alaska Mining Company
at USAG Humphreys to have
dinner and discuss plans and
ideas for the wedding Jan. 17.
“It was like seeing my
childhood classmate all over
again,” said O’Neal.
“You see them in their adult
children,” O’Neal said. “She
resembles her mother – her smile,
her mannerisms. Judy was always
driven and extremely intelligent,”
he said.
“They are both wonderful
women.” Campbell described
O’Neal as “high-energy” upon
meeting him and was looking
forward to reviewing reading Kristin Campbell and Chaplain (Maj.) James O’Neal, USAG Humphreys Catholic Priest discuss wedding
options for the wedding with details over dinner at the Alaska Mining Company. — U.S. Army Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette
him. The idea of having O’Neal
marry the couple came from Banks. It was asked, O’Neal couldn’t get back to Banks one of the first people notified. Banks served
a great idea because of the Army connection quick enough to accept. as a pall bearer for the services as well, said
and a neat way to bring the Army into her When O’Neal’s father, Hill O’Neal, died O’Neal. The wedding ceremony will take
special ceremony, said Campbell. When Campbell’s grandfather, Leanard Banks was place on June 7 in Florida.
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2008 USAG Daegu AFAP Conference
makes a difference for community issues
by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Working together to
make one’s community a better place to live,
work, serve and train is a noble endeavor.
That’s exactly what USAG Daegu residents
did at the 2008 USAG Daegu Army Family
Action Plan Conference Jan. 25 at Camp
Walker’s Soldier Memorial Chapel and
Fellowship Hall.
Delegates addressed a variety of issues
in order to not only identify, but provide
suggested solutions to the community’s
most pressing needs. Medical/Dental/
Employment, Housing/Relocation/
Consumer Services, Force Support/
Entitlements and Teen groups got an
opportunity to review issues and concerns
submitted by the Daegu and Waegwan
communities. Each group then selected
what it considered to be its top two issues
and provided, detailed suggestions and
proposed solutions during the conference’s
out-briefing.
All issues submitted to or brought up
at the conference, from the smallest to the
most significant, will be forwarded to USAG
Daegu for action.
“There are a lot of programs that affect
Army life,” said USAG Daegu Army Family
Team Building and AFAP Manager Steven
Wegley. “Through this AFAP conference,
policy, regulations, legislation, programs
and funding can be changed to improve
the quality of the Army Family’s life. If the
presented issues can’t be resolved at the local
level, they will go to the region level or even
the Department of the Army if necessary.”
USAG Daegu Commander’s Secretary,
Sue O’Leary took advantage of her chance
to make a difference as a conference
participant. “This conference is a chance
that many suggestions can come to the
surface,” said O’Leary. “Even though they
‘Seolnal’ brings Koreans,
U.S. together on peninsula
by Cpl. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL - It is that time of year
again, when Korean families gather together
to celebrate the coming of a brand new
year. The Lunar New Year’s Day known as
‘Seolnal’ is the most important of the Korean
holidays, along with Chusok.
The traditional Korean calendar is a lunar
calendar which, like the traditional calendars
of other East Asian countries, is based on
the Chinese calendar. The lunar calendar is
different from the Gregorian calendar in that
it calculates a full revolution of the Moon
around the Earth, which is 350 days as one
year. The Gregorian calendar calculates the
Earth’s rotation around the Sun as one year,
or 365 days.
Therefore, Lunar New Year’s Day, which
is the first day of the year containing a new
moon, falls on different dates when observed
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are too small suggestions, they can upgrade
the morale for the Army Family. All the
suggestions should be heard.”
To keep discussions on track, each
working group had a facilitator, issue
support person, recorder, transcriber and
subject matter expert. Facilitators managed
the work group process in an effort to keep
participants focused and goal oriented.
Issue support personnel screened issues
for proper format, researched the history
of issues, made wording suggestions and
ensured issues did not duplicate active issues.
Recorders wrote down discussion points and
enough of the speakers’ ideas in the speakers’
words to keep track of the many ideas,
topics and suggestions being bandied about.
Transcribers fed paper notes into a laptop
computer to preserve the group’s notes and
retain a written history of the proceedings.
Subject matter experts assisted work groups
to describe issues and develop solutions as
advisors to the group.
The Medical/Dental/Employment group
addressed alternative eyewear for the Army
community and pediatric transportation
options as top two issues. The Housing/
Relocation/Consumer Services group tackled
unit-driven community informational
awareness and vocational certification
programs not available on-post to train
spouses to fill available positions. The Force
Support/Entitlements group discussed
COLA inconsistency throughout Korea and
adjusting the Daegu Enclave bus schedule,
and the Teen group discussed behavior
towards teens and opportunities for athletic
scholarships.
All issues and suggested solutions to
correct the possible deficiencies discussed by
each group will be forwarded to the USAG Vicki O. Kingston, USAG Daegu Family Advocacy Coordinator, leads the Teen group in one of
Daegu commander. the many discussion groups at the conference.
For information about the USAG Daegu
Army Family Action Plan Program, call
Steven Wegley at DSN 768-7232.
on a solar calendar. For instance, last year
Seolnal was on Feb. 18, while this year it
falls on Feb. 7.
It is notable that today South Koreans
celebrate both Solar New Year’s Day and
Lunar New Year’s Day. Koreans had only
used lunar calendars until Jan. 1, 1896,
when the Gojong Emperor officially
adopted the Gregorian calendar. That
is when Koreans began to call the Solar
New Year, ‘Shinjeong,’ and referred to the
traditional Lunar New Year as ‘Goojeong.’
However, people were so used to the
traditional calendar that they thought
the solar calendar was uncivilized, and
so traditions such as ancestral memorial
services for ancestors were still kept, based
on the old calendar.
After the 1910 Annexation Treaty (From right) USAG Daegu ACS Officer, J.J. Stewart, DAS ninth grader Evan Lobeto and USAG
between Korea and Japan, Koreans were Daegu commander Col. Michael P. Saulnier participate in a cake cutting for the 2008 USAG
Daegu Army Family Action Plan conference Jan. 25. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Na Kyung-
- See Seolnal Page 26 - chul
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News & Notes
Fee Free Bus
Effective, Jan. 7, there is a “fee
free” bus for US/Civilian personnel
providing transportation to the 121st
Combat Support Hospital in Yongsan.
Passenger priorities will be US
military or dependents with a medical
appointment, US Civilian or dependents
with a medical appointment, military or
civilian on official business and lastly,
space available for non-official travel
personnel. The medical bus schedule
is from Monday to Friday but will
not operate on US holidays. For bus
schedule and more information, call Al
Roach at 768-8755.
Burger King Photo Contest
Camp Walker’s Burger King holds a
photo contest. Bring a print of a photo
you have taken of USFK personnel
working with our local Korean
community. Camp Walker Burger King
will post the pictures and our customers
will vote to determine who presented
the best photograph. Submit your
photograph from Feb. 1 – 15 to Walker
Burger King, voting will start from Feb.
15 – Mar. 10, prizes will be awarded Mar.
15. The first prize is iPod Classic $249.00,
the second prize is HCT Mini System
$99.00 and the third prize is AAFES Gift
Card $50.00. For information, call Kurt
Brunen at 764 5171.
President’s Day
Basketball Tournament
There will be a President’s Day
basketball tournament from Feb. 15 – 17
at the Camp Walker Kelly Fitness Center.
The registration is until Feb. 11 and it is
open to the first eight teams to register.
All participants receive a T-shirt. For
information, call at DSN 764-4800/4225.
Equipment Rental
Morale, Welfare and Recreation rents
out winter equipments. It features
Santa suits, skis, boots and poles,
snowboards and boots, fishing
equipment and dozens of other
recreational items. For information,
call MWR at DSN 764-4123.
Tax Center
30 Jan – 13 Jun 08. Free tax services
to all military personnel and eligible
DoD civilians and family members.
Camp Henry building 1685, room 123:
Mon 0830 -1200; Tue, Wed & Fri 0830
– 1830, & Thurs 1300 – 1500. Camp
Carroll building T125: Mon – Wed & Fri
0900 – 1630 & Thurs 1330 – 1530. Call
CPT Kimberly Aytes at DSN 768-7693
for more information.
Super Bowl XLII
USAG Daegu Morale, Welfare and
Recreation holds Super Bowl XLII
Parties 6 a.m. Feb. 4 at Henry’s
Place on Camp Henry, Camp Carroll
Community Center and Camp Walker’s
Hilltop Club. Free breakfast will be
provided and there will be a variety
of giveaways, games, contest, door
prizes and more. For more information,
call Laurel A. Baek at DSN 768-7563.
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DAS wrestlers grapple their way to victory
by Samuel G. Hudson
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP GEORGE — Daegu American
School’s wrestling team defeated both
Osan and Seoul American High School’s
wrestling teams Jan. 26, 35 - 23 and 32
- 19. “Dedication and lots of sweat was the
primary reason for the victory,” said Daegu
American School Wrestling Coach Bill
Riggs. “The team is starting to come together
and the first year guys are taking the training
and techniques that they have learned and
are applying it to the mat.” Evan A Lobeto,
a freshman and first-time wrestler said
that he is “willing to learn all the wrestling
techniques and endure the conditioning to
become a top ranked wrestler in the Pacific.”
Team captains and DAS seniors Clinton
A. Kim and Nicko A. Kim are headed to
Minnesota State University and Northern
Illinois University. Clinton contributes his
wrestling success to his robust repertoire of
wrestling techniques and the ability to call
on them at any given time. Nicko said that
DAS-determination, aggression and skills, is
his key to being an elite wrestler. The two
seniors’ inspiration comes from their father’s
support and motivation to be superior on
the wrestling mat. Both Nicko and Clinton
plan on wrestling in college.
“Every year there is a Pacific Far East
wrestling competition and the way that
DAS is performing on the mat, we should
see several medal winners,” said Riggs.
With the 2008 Summer Olympics
coming up, the DAS wrestling team
Twins, Clinton and Nicko Kim, DAS seniors, face off to determine who is the better wrestler. — U.S. Army Photos By Samuel G. Hudson
Seolnal
eager to keep their national traditions such
as the lunar calendar.
In 1989, Seolnal became a national
three-day holiday. Today, the term Seolnal
can refer to both Solar and Lunar New
Year’s Days.
Lunar New Year’s Day is one of the
biggest festivals in Korea. It is a time
for family reunions and gatherings of
friends that normally don’t happen because
everyone is caught up in their everyday lives
and work.
It is a time to rebuild relationships,
remember and honor ancestors and wish for
luck in the brand-new year to come.
will be devoutly watching the wrestling
competition for new techniques and
training tips. Student interest in wrestling
is growing, with 26 wrestlers filling 12 of
the 13 weight classes. Last year DAS filled
7 - 8 of the 13 weight classes and had only
six wrestlers in the 2005-2006 season. Riggs
said taking a hands on approach in their
daily lives, especially in education and sports
conditioning, sets the stage for a winning
season. Scholar/athlete Andrew Davenport,
a DAS senior has been accepted to the
United States Military Academy, United
States Air Force Academy and the United
Bill Riggs, DAS Wrestling coach, provides
helpful instructions while DAS wrestlers
practice.
Various Korean traditions and festivals
are concentrated during this time of the year.
Especially, on Daeboreum, which is the day
of the first full moon of the year, numerous
activities take place around the peninsula
such as kite-flying.
Today, Koreans eat ‘tteokgook,’ sliced
rice cake soup, on the morning of Seolnal.
Ancestral services are offered before the
graves of ancestors and New Years’ greetings
are exchanged with relatives, friends and
neighbors.
Sons, daughters and grandchildren bow
to elders and the whole family gathers to
play traditional games.
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States Coast Guard Academy. Davenport
said he believes colleges look at students
academics first, then athleticism. He further
believes it is more important to have a
good education while being a good athlete,
because being an athlete has an expiration
date, but knowledge doesn’t.” I expect all
my athletes to setting example for other
students in the school scholastically and to
give 110 percent effort on all that they do,”
said Riggs.
Kevin S. Miller, a DAS junior with the
second-most pins on the team, says that he
doesn’t look at himself as the best wrestler,
but as a team wrestler.
Everyone on the DAS wrestling team
contributed to the overall victories, but
some members stood out with impressive
wins. Special congratulations go out to the
following wrestlers:
Versus Osan
101-lb Weight class - Taka McDougal
(pinned opponent)
108-lb Weight class - Elkim Yoon
(pinned opponent)
122-lb Weight class - Nicko Kim
Versus Seoul
122-lb Weight class - Nicko Kim (pinned
opponent)
1 3 5 - l b We i g h t c l a s s - A n d re w
Davenport
168-lb Weight class - Clinton Kim
(pinned opponent)
215-lb Weight class - Kevin Moller
(pinned opponent)
Congratulations to the DAS Wrestling
Team! Go Warriors!
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Seolnal, along with Chusok, is the
most traffic-congested holiday in Korea.
Highways get packed with traffic and train
tickets sell out very quickly.
Those driving Privately-owned vehicles
during this time must be prepared for a
long drive, since a trip from Seoul to Daegu
can take over five hours-about twice longer
than average.
Traveling by rail is the fastest and most
convenient transportation method. Still,
if you are planning for a trip to Seoul or
Busan, it is strongly recommended that
you buy train tickets at least a week or two
in advance.
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Area IV Tax Centers set to open at Henry, Carroll
Compiled by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY— Beginning Jan.
31, Area IV Tax Centers will offer tax
preparation assistance at two locations
beginning Jan. 31 to help residents through
the trials and tribulations of “tax season.”
Individuals eligible to receive tax
services include active-duty Soldiers,
mobilized reservists, Soldiers receiving
retirement or disability pay, DoD Civilian
employees working in Area IV and their
Family Members, including surviving
Family Members of active-duty members,
mobilized reservists, and retired Soldiers.
Contractors who do not fall into one of
the above categories must bring a copy of
their contract, expressly providing for tax
services.
Tax services are offered by appointment
and on a walk-in basis at Camp Henry
(Bldg. 1685) and Camp Carroll (Bldg. T-
125). The Area IV Tax Center has recently
re-located and is now co-located with
the Finance Office at Camp Henry. The
hours for the Camp Henry Tax Center
are as follows: Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 12
p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30
a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, 1 – 6:30 p.m.
The Camp Carroll Tax Center is open
from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays except
Thursdays, when it is open from 1 – 4 p.m.
Super Saturdays will be available Mar. 15
- April 12, with hours from 10 a.m. - 3
p.m. To make an appointment to have your
taxes prepared, or if you have any tax related
questions, please call DSN 768-8592 or
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765-8602.
In order to best prepare your tax return,
please bring the following items with you.
- Proof of identification
- Social Security Cards for you, your
spouse and dependents and/or a Social
Security Number verification letter issued
by the Social Security Administration
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and
dependents on the tax return
- Current year’s tax package (if you
received one)
- Wage and earning statement(s) Form
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W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from
banks (Forms 1099)
- A copy of last year’s federal and state
returns if available
- Bank routing numbers and account
numbers for Direct Deposit
- Total paid for day care provider and
the day care provider’s tax identifying
number (the provider’s Social Security
Number or the provider’s business Employer
Identification Number)
- To file taxes electronically on a married,
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filing joint tax return, both spouses must be
present to sign the required forms, or one
spouse must have a power of attorney to sign
for the non-present spouse.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has
recently announced that electronic returns
and paper returns involving five tax forms
will not be accepted until tax systems are
updated in February 2008. As many as
13.5 million taxpayers using the forms
listed below will have to delay filing their
tax returns until the IRS completes the
reprogramming of its systems for the new
law. Taxpayers using the following five forms
will be affected:
- Form 8863, Education Credits
- Form 5695, Residential Energy
Credits
- Form 1040A’s Schedule 2, Child and
Dependent Care Expenses for Form 1040A
Filers
- Form 8396, Mortgage Interest Credit
- Form 8859, District of Columbia First-
Time Homebuyer Credit
The IRS has targeted Feb. 11 as the
potential starting date for taxpayers to begin
submitting returns that are affected by the
legislation.
The IRS has created a special section
on the Web site www.irs.gov to provide
taxpayers with additional information
and copies of updated forms. Recently,
the IRS has posted updated copies of all
forms affected by the late enactment of
the Alternative Minimum Tax patch by
Congress.
Area IV Tax Centers will operate through
June 13.
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D.A.R.E graduates recognized by community at ceremony
DAS Sixth Grade Essay Winners, Eunice Lee, Benjamin Callahan and Brice Abbott pose with Volunteers of the D.A.R.E. program after
graduation.— U.S. Army Photo By Samuel G. Hudson
by Samuel G. Hudson
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP GEORGE — Daegu American
School and the USAG Daegu community
held a Drug Abuse Resistance Education
graduation for over 70 fifth and sixth grade
students Jan. 28. This graduation was a
well-deserved celebration for these students,
who spent the last couple of months
learning, researching and writing about the
negative effects of drug use. The students
also became more knowledgeable about
resources that can be used to help a person
stop using drugs. Students participated
in a wide variety of activities during their
AREA IV
journey in the D.A.R.E. program. One
particular activity that was of great interest
to the students was the essay contest.
Students were given the opportunity to
write an essay on what they learned from the
DARE program. Each class recognized its
best essay during the graduation ceremony,
with the winners receiving a gift card
from the Base Exchange on Camp Walker.
Winners had the opportunity to read their
essay to the audience (parents, teachers
and friends) attending the graduation.
Eunice Lee, a sixth grader at DAS, said in
her essay: “We’ve learned a lot in DARE
from dealing with bullying, taking charge
of your life, functions of the brain, how
drugs and alcohol completely affect your
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body and more., Because of DARE I’m
now fully aware of the situations I might
have to deal with in the future, and how
to handle them in a responsible, respectful,
and realistic way”.
Students in this program also learned
about the life-long affects that drugs have
on the body. Benjamin Callaghan, a sixth
grader at DAS, said, “If you start using
drugs, smoking, chewing tobacco or alcohol
you can become addicted to them. Mainly
peer pressure causes addiction to these drugs
and many people need the ability to say no
to whoever is trying to persuade them to
take drugs but they need to say it in a nice
and polite manner.”
DARE is an international education
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program that seeks to prevent the use of
illegal drugs, membership in gangs, and
violent behavior. Students who enter the
program sign a pledge not to use drugs
or join gangs and are taught by local law
enforcement about the dangers of drug
use with a high-tech, interactive, ten week
in-school curriculum. D.A.R.E. was one
of the first national programs promoting
zero tolerance. Keeping children safe from
drugs is everyone’s responsibility and private
organizations stepped up to the challenge to
assist, D.A.R.E Officer, Pfc Jason Moses of
the 557th MP Company educate and reward
these drug free dedicated students.
The District 21 Masonic organization
and Annette D. Brooks, District Deputy
Grand Worthy Matron, received certificates
of appreciation for their tireless contribution
to the program. The Odelia Walters Shining
Star Chapter #87, Annette D. Brooks Court
#89, Betty L. Simmons Guild #12, Kenneth
H. Kendrick Council UD, Archibald Whaley
Commandery UD, and the Knights of
Pythagras, all from Masonic District 21,
Oklahoma Jurisdiction are dedicated men
and women who sincerely reflect the spirit of
fraternal love and the desire to work together
for good” said Brooks. The Masonic bodies
were present to aid and assist the Daegu
American School D.A.R.E. Program through
monetary and voluntary assistance.
“As Masons, we lead by example, give back
to our communities and support numerous
Masonic philanthropies. We invest in children,
our neighborhoods and our future. We strive
to make a difference in our communities
through charitable giving, community service
and volunteerism,” said Brooks.
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