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Sergeant Maj. of the Army of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III speaks with Soldiers on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan on Nov. 7. During his visits to Yongsan and Camp Humphreys, Chandler participated in town hall meetings to discussing recent changes in the Army and to answer questions. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cody Harding
If you dont know much about any of this stuff, like what plan youre in right now, you had better start paying attention because this will effect your bottom line, Chandler said. You should know. Most of this information is public access. You can go right on the DFAS website and theyll talk about all the different programs. You should pay attention. He addressed the current standards and discipline of the forces, noting that it ties in heavily to the retention of those in the Army. In simple terms, those who commit crimes, act in an unprofessional manner or show no drive to get ahead are not going to last long in the Army. Sergeants, this is my charge, he said. If you take nothing else away from what I have to tell you today, take this: I expect you to counsel your subordinates and help your commanders make informed decisions about who should stay in our Army. I can come up with any policy or program in the world, but if you are not willing to look someone in the eye and say Chandler, you are in left field with a hockey stick saying throw me the ball, youre not doing your job. Promotions were also was highlighted by Chandler as he noted the changes to the system that took place recently and for the future. Chandler stressed that personal improvement was now more important than ever for those looking to get ahead in the Army. I need you to understand that promotion is not something thats given, Chandler explained. Its something you earn. On Nov. 8, Chandler spoke at the Humphreys Super Gym. Topics covered were tattoos, obesity, and downsizing. Explicit tattoos in visible parts of the body are not within standards of what a professional Soldier is, Chandler said. He asked Soldiers, What image do you want to portrait as a professional? He also mentioned that while the Army is getting smaller, some of its Soldiers arent. The Army is 33 percent more obese than we were 10 years ago, Chandler said. If your uniform is tight, then it is you, not the uniform. He also emphasized that the Army wants to retain the best and brightest as it plans to downsize over the next 10 years. x Pfc. Han, Jae-ho contributed to this article.
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working alongside their peer Soldiers. New KATUSAs normally come to a unit on a monthly basis. For two years, KATUSAs automatically rise in rank from private to sergeant. As a KATUSA, we need to understand both U.S. and ROK Army policies and cultures. For example, KATUSAs are automatically promoted but our American counterparts are not. We work, live and train with U.S. Soldiers, but we still abide by the basic rules of the ROK army, said Cpl. Lee, Minsoo, 19th ESC Personal Administration Center. Were like hybrid soldiers, a mix of U.S. and ROK Army cultures. Lee believes that KATUSAs play a vital role in strengthening and maintaining the U.S.-ROK alliance. As KATUSAs, we represent South Korea by working hard and being on top of our games, he said. Most KATUSAs do not have battlefield experience, but like any U.S. Soldier, KATUSAs are willing to engage the enemy to protect their nation. Incentives or monetary compensation are unnecessary in the urge to defend our nation, Noh said. x
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The following entries were excerpted from the police blotters the previous week. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence. Area I Larceny of Private Property; Unknown person(s), by unknown means, removed the Victims laptop, cell phone, camera, Bluetooth device and Play Station 3, which were secured and unattended in the Victims residence. The Victim rendered a written sworn statement attesting to the incident. Estimated cost of loss is $3,780. Area II Larceny of Private Funds, Failure to Obey General Orders. The subject removed 50,000 won from a local vendor while it was secured and unattended at a private location in Seoul. The subject then fled the scene. Korean National Police were notified and identified the subject at an off limits establishment. The subject was apprehended by KNP and transported to the Yongsan KNP Station where he was released into MP custody. The subject was then transported to the Yongsan PMO where they were advised of his legal rights, which they invoked. Area III Making a false statement, larceny of government funds. A Staff Judge Advocate reported an investigation determined the subject, formerly assigned to Osan Air Base, submitted a false statement and received approximately $99,000 they were not entitled to. Investigation established probable cause to believe the subject submitted a DA Form 4187 to Finance in order to receive pay and entitlements they were not authorized. The subject was incarcerated after a conviction for drug offenses by the Korean government and released at the completion of their sentence. The subject informed their commander that they were released due to the fact they were falsely imprisoned and requested their commander to authorize back pay. Court records indicate the subjects charges were upheld, and although their sentence was reduced from five years to 20 months, the conviction was never overturned. The Subject was not entitled to receive any pay or allowances while imprisoned. Area IV Traffic accident without injuries, damage to property, hit and run. An unknown person, while operating a bicycle, turned left and struck the victims POV on a road adjacent to Camp Walker. The unknown person then fled the scene. Damage to the victims vehicle consisted of scratches to the right rear door, handle and fender.
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Debra D. Zedalis, (center) director of U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Pacific Region, attends an installation planning session Nov. 4 at Camp Casey where shes briefed on a variety of Area I-related matters. Among Area I officials at the session were Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, (left) commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division, and Col. Hank Dodge, (right) commander of U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I. U.S. Army Photo by Franklin Fisher
Debra D. Zedalis, (right), director of U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Pacific Region, makes a helicopter overflight of Area I training areas and installations during a Nov. 4 visit of the area. Col. Hank Dodge, (left), commander of U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I, talks with her about the area. U.S. Army Photo by Franklin Fisher
Debra D. Zedalis, (second from left), makes a brief stop at the Casey Elementary School at Camp Casey during her Nov. 4 visit to Area I. Guiding her through the school is its principal, Shelly Kennedy (left). U.S. Army Photo by Franklin Fisher
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Artists rendering of Maude Hall after a renovation scheduled to start soon and be finished by the spring. The building serves as the processing point for Soldiers and families moving in and out of Area I assignments. Housing, Pass/ID and ration control are among the many key services located there. Graphic courtesy of USAG Red Cloud Directorate of Public Works
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The nation will celebrate Veterans Day Nov. 11. In your opinion, what makes Veterans Day an important holiday?
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Facebook Fan Because we are the true 1%ers. We are brave enough to put on a military uniform and fight for the rights for ALL Americans. Veterans Day allows us to remember both past and present Veterans!
A Phuket Thailand native processes fresh and smoked raw rubber latex from rubber trees on a rubber tree plantation in southern Thailand. Ninety percent of rubber production comes from plantations of rubber trees in Southeast Asia. The Thai native uses hand-operated tools to flatten and clean water which is rolled out of the cake of fresh rubber. Photo courtesy of Robert Haynes See your photo in the Morning Calm! Become a USAG Red Cloud Facebook Fan. Post your travel photos to our page with a short description covering who, what, when, where and why and well see you in the paper. Your Red Cloud PAO team
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Facebook Fan It is important to me because it is a time when we reflect on the many service members who have served and still serve our Country, but we must also remember our brothers and sisters who have sacrificed their life for others. Veterans day says a lot about the character, ambition and resilience Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Navy give to this Country.
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Ricky Oxendine, the Director for Emergency Services on Yongsan Garrison, steps out of the Enhanced Security Pedestrian Gate at the Friendship House Gate on Yongsan Oct. 24. - U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cody Harding
Col. William Huber, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, (right) listens to a Military Police NCO as he surveys the area outside the Korean National Police Station in Itaewon during a Command Presence Patrol. The CPP is Yongsans effort to help curb drug use and prostitution, as well as enforcing the curfew put in place by U.S. Forces Korea. - U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cody Harding
lishments are usually placed on the off-limits list due to their ties to prostitution, human trafficking or drug dealing. By placing these clubs on the offlimits list, the Command hopes to curb the crime rate in the district. The sudden upswing in Spice, the street name for synthetic THC, in clubs and bars in the district has led to a crackdown on the clubs where Spice was being sold. This led to the recent off-limits rulings for the U.N. Club and the King Club, where Korean nationals were caught selling Spice to Soldiers and Civilians. Being caught by the CPP is no laughing mat See PATROL, Page 12
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Examples of packets containing synthetic cannabis, known more commonly as Spice and K2- Courtesy Photo
leadership and directly informing Soldiers of the consequences of possessing and distributing the drug, especially during formations and safety briefs. In addition to informing Soldiers, this information was also distributed to the public in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week, which was observed on Garrison from Oct. 22 until 30. Red Ribbon Week is observed in the U.S. and garrisons around the world annually during the last week of October as a drug prevention campaign. In keeping with Garrison intent of delegating information to the Community, Geri Fortner, Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Services counselor, joined with Seoul American High School Student Council members and Faculty Sponsor June Wilkins in organizing activities and educational programs which provided accurate information about the drug and its consequences during Red Ribbon Week. The student group hosted an information table at the Post Exchange and conducted a live radio interview on Armed Forces Network. See SPICE, Page 12
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Learning Korean
By Sgt. Hong Moo-sun moo.s.hong@korea.army.mil
What is a Korean book, movie, or TV series that you would recommend to somebody learning Korean? Find out what more than 8,600 Yongsan community members are talking about by becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are kept in their original form)
I dont know about learning Korean but a really good Korean movie that I saw was called (JSA) Joint Security Area!
Travis family takes a group photo during the 2011 Incheon Rice Festival. Courtesy photo by Kiu Travis See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos to our page with a quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and well see you in the paper. Your Yongsan PAO team
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A movie that would make people want to know more about Korea is their first big-budget movie: Shiri.
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YONGSAN GARRISON - U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan invited Korean National Police to the KNP Appreciation Event in order to recognize them for their service in protecting our Community, Nov. 7. Four buses rolled into the Garrison carrying 100 KNP who would visit the Garrison for the day. The days event started off with a light breakfast consisting of doughnuts and coffee served at the Commissary parking lot. Following breakfast, KNP were given a quick windshield tour of the Garrison before being dropped off at the Multi-Purpose Training Facility movie theater to watch a movie clip depicting the U.S.-R.O.K. alliance. The clip briefly covered the involvement of the U.S. in aiding South Korea during the Korean War and the alliance that has continued since then.
KNP were then greeted by Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. William P. Huber, who expressed his thanks to the KNP in his opening remarks. It is my pleasure and honor to join you for todays KNP Appreciation Event and welcome you to USAG Yongsan, Huber said. The Servicemembers, Families and Civilians you protect owe you a debt of gratitude. See POLICE, Page 12
The man from nowhere is great korean action movie. Good story too.
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Korean National Police members enjoy a breakfast of doughnuts and coffee upon their arrival to U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan for the KNP appreciation event, Nov. 7. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Han Samuel
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ter, as being found in violation of the curfew or being caught with an illegal substance are both crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The CPP also has the authority to ask for the identification cards or stateside drivers license of anyone they suspect to be a Servicemember breaking the rules, regardless of rank or job title. At 5 a.m., as the curfew is lifted, the patrol says goodbye to their counter-
parts and returns to base. There, they turn in their records for the night, including those who were caught violating curfew. At the time of this release, 33 individuals have been caught by the CPPs for curfew violations. As the day ends and the night begins, a new group of MPs is tasked with the patrol, starting another night of vigilance in the district. x
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This was done in an effort to prevent members of the Community from becoming experimenters of drugs at an age when the brain is still developing, which raises the likelihood of dependence in adulthood. Additionally, the Garrison has targeted one of the means by which the drug has been obtained by offenders. This was done by placing more strict surveillance and safety procedures for products shipped from overseas. According to Murray, products and packages delivered from countries that have been known to produce and distribute Spice are now undergoing a special procedure where they are segregated and examined. This is due to the fact that Spice has
been largely distributed from overseas, where it is easier to produce and distribute the substance. In addition, since Spice is synthetic, the substance is harder to detect, thus allowing it to be somewhat easily shipped from overseas. Murray explained that this surveillance measure prevents easy delivery of the substance from the countries that are currently known to be locations with a lot of Spice activity. As new information is constantly gathered about Spice, Garrison officials and Community members are constantly learning how to better fight the spread of this harmful substance. x
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Huber described his appreciation for the Garrison and citys current conditions, and stated that it was his duty not only to make Korea the Assignment of Choice, but to make Yongsan the Community of Choice. As a person dedicated to improving the Community, he recognized the crucial role that the KNP played in making the environment safe and thanked them for their service to the Yongsan Community. To address crime, I have been an outspoken advocate for the KNP. You all are the single most important piece to solving the crime puzzle. To revive Yongsans urban core it is absolutely critical to reduce crime. Every single one of you will help in this endeavor. With your help, I know we will succeed, Huber stated. After welcoming the KNP, Huber awarded Certificates of Appreciation to five select members who were rec-
ognized for their excellent service in working with the Garrison to protect the Community. Awardees included Senior Police Officer Jin Jeong-mi, Police Officer Jeong Dong-hyun, Police Officer Seong Gi-tak, Police Sergeant Lee Sung-rok, and Police Sergeant Lee Chan-jong who were all recognized for their exemplary work in protecting both the R.O.K. and U.S. forces assigned to the Garrison. Following the awarding of the certificates, KNP resumed their tour of the Garrison by having lunch at the Dining Facility and watching a movie at the MPTF movie theater. In short, KNP were given the opportunity to enjoy the facilities in the Community they work to protect everyday. The KNP are invited to the Garrison multiple times each year in appreciation for their service to the Community. x
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Korean officers at a dinner for participants in the English Language program. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyun-ki
steps you have on your pedometer and what weight-training workouts you have done. Keep track of how many and what kind of vegetables and fruits you ate and where you ate them. Even write down how you felt throughout the day after workouts, after you eat and so on. If you splurge, write down where you were, what you ate and how you felt afterward, along with a plan for what you will do next time to avoid overeating. x
CAMP HUMPHREYS A 25-passenger bus crashed into a bus stop, hitting a bystander who broke his back and paralyzing him from the waist down. The bus driver had suffered a heart attack and lost control of the bus, and passengers suffered various injuries. The bus was on fire and completely covered with smoke and could explode at any minute. The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Fire Department arrived to extinguish the fire and rescue the victims. Medical personnel performed First Aid, with the victims then transported to Osan Hospital, Good
tor, applied make-up to the notional casualties to make the wounds look more realistic. Another scenario was a school evacuation involving Humphreys American School and the Education center, with over 500 children participating. This is a part of the annual requirement to practice mass evacuation for safety purposes, said Randall S. Pryor, an Anti-Terrorism Officer at Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. It could be any natural disasters such as tornadoes or terrorist attacks that trigger this mass evacuation situation. In this exercise, all objectives were met and the evacuation plan was exercised. All kids were accounted for at the end and no one got hurt, making this a successful exercise. x
Left, a firefighter springs into action after arriving on the scene of a notional bus crash. Above, a medic applies gauze to one of the casualties. U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Han, Jae-ho
A notional casualty writhes in pain during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Humphreys. Scenarios were a bus crash and school evacuation. U.S. Army photo by Ed Johnson
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Liturgical Sunday Traditional Sunday Contemporary Sunday Sunday Sunday Nondenominational Sunday Gospel Sunday Mision Pentecostal Hispana Sunday United Pentecostal Sunday KATUSA Tuesday 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel Brian Allgood Hospital South Post Chapel K-16 Chapel Hannam Village Chapel South Post Chapel South Post Chapel South Post Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Brian Allgood Hospital Brian Allgood Hospital
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9:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel 12:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel CRC Warrior Chapel Stone Chapel
Catholic Mass Sunday 9 a.m. M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (youth) KATUSA Tuesday Korean-American Service Wednesday 6 p.m. 7 p.m.
Catholic Services Catholic Mass Saturday Sunday Sunday M, W, T, F 1st Sat. Jewish Friday 5 p.m. 8 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 7 p.m. Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel South Post Chapel
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The Korean War Monument to the Philippine Armed Forces in Goyang was erected by the Republic of Koreas Ministry of National Defense Oct. 2, 1974. The 1,496 Filipino troops who began arriving Sept. 19, 1950 fought in battles at Cheolwon, Daegu, Gimcheon, the Imjin River and Waegwan, sustaining 92 casualties. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
The 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team parachuted into action Oct. 21-22, 1950 in Sunchon, North Korea, and March 23, 1951 in Munsan. This monument at Imjingak Park pays homage to their service. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
This monument to the 2nd Infantry Division at Imjingak Park in Munsan honors the service of 2nd Infantry Division troops who fought and died for the cause of freedom during the Korean War. The division entered the war Aug. 24, 1950. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
The Korean War Monument to U.S. Forces was built at Imjingak Park in Munsan by the Republic of Koreas Ministry of National Defense Oct. 3, 1975. About 572,000 American troops served and 33,629 paid the ultimate sacrifice. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
The Gloster Valley Battle Monument in Jeokseong honors the United Kingdoms 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, and C Troop, 170th Light (Mortar) Battery Artillery, who were surrounded and outnumbered at Solma-ri April 22-25, 1951. It was unveiled by the UK ambassador to Korea June 29, 1957. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
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U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program pistol shooter, Sgt. 1st Class Daryl Szarenski, won a Gold Medal in 10-meter air pistol and silver in 50-meter free pistol at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs
definitely happy with my finish. Staff Sgt. Glenn Garrison won a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling with a 1-0, 0-1, 1-0 victory over Ecuadors Vincente Huacon in the 145.5-pound final. The final match against Ecuador was against a tough kid, U.S. coach Steve Fraser said. Garrison did enough to win the medal. He should be proud of his Bronze Medal. We are. Specialist Timothy Taylor finished eighth in the 164.5-pound Greco-Roman division. Staff Sgt. John Nunn finished eighth in the mens 20-kilometer race walk with a time of 1 hour, 26 minutes, 30 seconds. I was hoping to go a little faster, Nunn said. But the elite group went through the first lap just under eight minutes flat. Thats a 1:20, and with 10 guys in that pack, there was no way to maintain that pace. I went through the first kilometer in four-flat and I realized at that point thats too fast, so I backed off a little bit and maintained a 4:15 pace for quite a while. Then the second half it was hard to stick. Everyone seemed to be slow. It might have been the altitude. Sergeant John Franklin and Spc. Jeffrey Spencer were eliminated in the boxing quarterfinals. Franklin lost to Cubas Robeisy Ramirez when the referee stopped their contest in the third round, while World Champion Julio de la Cruz of Cuba outscored Spencer, 19-2. Our plan was to stay low and box him, Spencer said. But after the first round, they had me down 1-7. It was my fault for not executing our game plan. Its a learning process. Everything that happens in boxing is a learning process. x
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Sergeant Shawn Whitmore competes in the Childrens Miracle Network Classic Pro-Am with PGA Tour partner David Duval on the Magnolia Course in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps
me play golf, said Whitmore, who played professionally before joining the Army at age 31 and deploying on the first of his three tours of Afghanistan. And when they got to talking with me and found out that I had been injured, they just couldnt believe it. They were floored. Whitmore served as a PGA instructor at Mount Vernon Country Club in Virginia and The Tournament Players Club at Avenel, Md., before joining the Army. During his first deployment, Whitmore sustained injuries when a rocket exploded nearby. Basically, I was standing there, and they were launching mortars in on us, he said. And one of them exploded about 10 feet away. That was the nearhairy experience. The blast knocked Whitmore airborne and unconscious when he hit the ground. His shoulders were knocked completely out of whack and he sustained a mild traumatic brain injury. Twenty-one months later, during his third deployment, Whitmore encountered an improvised explosive device and had to be airlifted from Afghanistan for medical treatment. A rocket landed probably a foot away, he recalled. I was on the other side of a Humvee. That was the one that got me in my hip and cracked all my teeth, and both my shoulders again: L3, L4 and L5 vertebrae. They want to fuse them, but After each incident, physicians told Whitmore he would never golf again. The first time, I was more concerned about playing baseball with my kids, he said. The second time, I pretty much knew I wasnt going to compete anymore. I was just more worried about being able to hold the kids and the wife. After surgery No. 16, a doctor told Whitmore he was going to work the battered Soldier back onto the golf course. As long as you can get me tossing the ball with the boys, Whitmore replied. Thats all that matters. Whitmore then spent nine months in a Warrior Transition Unit working with a personal trainer for three hours daily. I went from not being able to pick up a pencil to being able to pick up two pounds, and then finally picking up 10 pounds, he recalled. When you get hurt, they want to make sure you can be fit to stay in the Army. My goal was to return to duty. That was my first objective. They made it possible for me to do so. Golf was kind of secondary. But my doctor actually had me play golf for muscle strength, hand-eye coordination, patience, and just for some fun, because its a grueling process. A complete right knee replacement looms in Whitmores future. Walking these fairways here, the last couple holes, all Ive wanted to do is grab some Advil and some ice, he said at Disney. The hot tub has been my friend. I got a couple massages before I left Camp Humphreys just to loosen up my shoulders. The shoulders start to ache. They fatigue easy. And the lower back whenever they mention they want to fuse some vertebrae, thats never ever a good thing. Admittedly biased, Whitmore believes golf is great therapy for wounded warriors. That little white ball doesnt care what your injuries are, what you look like, what you dont have, he said. So when you get out there, just to make contact, its a good feeling of knowing that youve just done something that a lot of people who have no injuries cant do. So it builds confidence. Usually, every golf course you play is a beautiful place to be anyway. Youre not looking over your shoulder. Youre not worried about whos going to run up behind you. Its just you and the ball and some good friends. It just relieves a lot of stress Five hours of being left alone. Just you and the fairway and the golf ball. Its a wonderful tool for our mental games. We can learn to adapt to our physical losses, but mentally, its easy to give up. The mental definitely was the hardest to get back. The physical I knew would come with the right training and the right support. x
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Soldiers of F Company, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery are evaluated for the Department of the Army Chief of Staff Supply Excellence Award. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gerald McMann
Soldiers a time to learn and improve all depths of their job as well as giving them a time to shine and take pride in all that they do, for the Army and for themselves, said Sgt. 1st. Class David Livermore, F Company first sergeant. Everyone practiced through the months leading up to this. Staff Sgt. Luster, F Company supply sergeant, said, They have worked hard for this and no matter what happens with the competition we have already won. x
Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery meet with Korean National Police officers to forge a patrol agreement. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jeremy Tennent
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Ashley Webber
Watch my husband graduate from WLC! Then do some sightseeing around the area, Korea is so beautiful in the fall.
CAMP HUMPHREYS The Best of the Best Super Trio of Families stand with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Commander, Col. Joseph P. Moore, at the Family of the Year event. U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney
Niki Bramel
Celebrate my daughters first birthday! She will be 1 on 11-11-11! Shes our little Veterans day baby! :)
Joann Marley
Got five days off, and will be doing some travelling and serious partying in and around the Seoul Gangnam/Apgujeong areas with some Korean friends Might even check out the east coast if we can get train tickets.
Steven Peat
Ill be firing up the grill to cook some BBQ baby back ribs. The weather has been really nice lately, so hopefully it will last through the upcoming Veterans Day weekend. Time and weather permitting, Im also planning to head out to the local lake to do some end-ofseason bass fishing.
Trash disposed of off-post must be in Korean trash bags. Bags such as the ones pictured here are unacceptable and their use can result in a 1,000-won fine. Courtesy photo
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(From left to right) 19th ESC Deputy Commander Col. Craig Cotter, USAG Daegu Commander Col. Kathleen Gavle, Ms. Zedalis and IMCOM Pacific CSM Karl Schmitt discuss the future of the Southeast Enduring Hub during an Installation Planning Board meeting in the USAG Daegu Headquarters on Camp Henry. Story and photo by Lee Seung-bin seungbin.lee@korea.army.mil
DAEGU GARRISON Ms. Debra Zedalis, Region Director, Installation Management Command, Pacif ic Region, visited USAG Daegu Monday. Ms. Zedalis was promoted to Senior Executive Service and assumed position of Director IMCOM Pacific June 10, 2007. She is responsible for installation management activities in Alaska, Hawaii, Japan and Korea. She manages a regional staff of approximately 170 military and civilian personnel who provide oversight of a myriad of multi-million dollar base operation support programs. IMCOM Pacific operations include management of active and reserve component installations providing support for some 180,000 Soldiers, Fa m i l y m e m b e r s , Re t i re e s a n d Civilians, and oversight of an annual budget exceeding $1.170 billion for programs that include appropriated funds, non-appropriated funds, Defense Environment Restoration funds, Army Family Housing funds and other appropriations. She oversees 1.9 million acres of land and 90 million square feet of facilities and annual contracts totaling in excess of $440 million. There are 11,547 Family Housing units that encompass 962 leases. The Pacific Region also includes 413 unaccompanied personnel housing buildings that provide 40,413 living spaces. x
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CommissariesThanksgiving Schedule BOTH the Camp Carroll and Camp Walker Commissaries will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 24. During that week, for your shopping conveninence, Walker commissary will be OPEN MONDAY, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Carroll Commissary will be OPEN WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23 for the same hours; otherwise they will follow their normal schedules. Please plan accordingly!
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Financial Counseling Services Financial counseling for Soldiers and family members with emphasis on managing personal finances and tracking spending habits. Development of a personal financial plan, retirement plan, and college saving plan. Call the ACS financial readiness program office, 768-8127 or 768-7112. Kids Club Register your child for our Jr. Membership Program. Program benefits include quarterly appreciation nights, $5 gift coupon for thier birthday and other great events. Open to kids ages 5-12. For more information, call the Evergreen Community Club, 764-4060. Curfew in effect A Peninsula-Wide curfew is in effect. This curfew occurs between 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Friday morning of a normal work week and 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday night, Saturday-Sunday mornings. This curfew applies to all US Forces Korea military personnel, and is strongly urged as a guideline to follow for all Family members and Civilians. Camp Carroll Paintball Range Now open on Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. $15 per person and it includes first 500 pellets. No reservations or teams required. Eye Protection, Long Sleeves, Long pants, Sneakers or Boots covering ankles are required. For more information call 765-8325/7062 or 7647484. Help decorate the White House! The First Lady is asking military children from around the globe for some personal contributions to the finishing touches on the White House decorations this holiday season. The request is for military children to submit 5x8 handmade holiday cards with words of appreciation for their military parents, as well as pictures and drawings. The White House will display as many of the cards as possible. Participants are asked to send holiday cards to the following address along with information from where they are sending it by November 16, 2011: Reservation 1 Attn: Social Office PO Box 8070 Washington DC, 20032 This is a way for military children to express love, admiration and appreciation for their military parents this holiday season.
Id like to thank them for their service, defense of our freedom, duty, patriotism, and loyalty--even when not everyone does a good job of showing appreciation. Id like them to know that we appreciate the sacrifice behind the service.
A closer look at these three faces of distinction might reveal expressions of awe. Even so, the long faces have something else in common. Each of the masks are made of paper. The handiwork was just one of many such items on display at the 2011 Andong International Mask Festival held in the countryside town of Gyeongsanbuk-do, South Korea. Courtesy photo by Mary B. Grimes
As the Safety Officer of local VFW Post 10033 Id like to thank all veterans for our SAFETY. Because of these veterans service we are safe to sleep each night under the blanket called Freedom.
I would like to give them all a great big hug. Especially to my husband who served 22 years as a US Navy Seabee. Its because of their service I can enjoy my freedom and express it freely.
Soldiers, KATUSAs and DoD civilians across USAG Daegu and the Southeast Hub, brace themselves in a pair of heels fit for a king, during this years Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Camp Walker. The men stood toe-to-toe in support of Domestic Violence Prevention Month. US Army photos by Pvt. Bang Bong-Joo
recommend turning off whatever game system Service members play these days and contact their BOSS representative, S-5, or your Volunteer Service Coordinator in ACS for more information. x
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raised. The question of having a second privately owned vehicle was put on the table. That, along with the matter of the buses being not only available for the Soldiers but, looking into the possibility of them running more frequently with more community personnel having access. Everyone had a place in the AFAP conferenceeven the youth. Over the two-day conference, they had an opportunity to discuss those issues they felt greatly impacted them. Among their concerns was the idea of lowering the age levels for some community events, as well as creating a wider variety of job opportunities for teens throughout the Southeast Hub. I have been to this conference twice, and even though this years is outweighed with more youth than teens, we at least, got an issue that could possibly affect those leaving in a year or two, said Ryan Lattanzi, a junior at Daegu High School and youth group spokesperson. AFAP is such a great program, and it is very effective, saidLaurel Baek chief DFMWR Marketing. Dont just think of AFAP on only the local level. Think Big Army. You can bring up an AFAP issue any time of the year. The program really works. According to Compton, In the 20 years AFAP has been operating, 589 issues have been adopted
A participant in the 2011 AFAP Conference poses a question to the USAG Daegu leadership. The conference was held Nov. 4 at the Camp Walker Chapel. U.S. Army photo by Park Min-jin at Headquarters Department of the Army level and have resulted in 95 changes to legislation; 137 changes to Army and Office of the Secretary of Defense policy; 153 improvements to programs and services, and 52 percent of AFAP issues benefitting all of DOD. Closing out the ceremony USAG Daegu Commander Col. Kathleen Gavle thanked the participants. I appreciate your efforts in bringing these issues forward, as well as the time invested in making this years AFAP one that will play an important role in helping us better understand those quality of life issues that are so important to us all. x