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October 31, 2008 • Volume 7, Issue 5 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea
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Han River Cruise celebrates
Page 18 Page 22
Furry
Friends
Yongsan Garrison takes to
red carpet
See for annual
Story, Page XXDog Show See pg. 10 for story
Lydia Grohmann’s furry contestant, Tequila Grohmann, was dressed for the season in a pumpkin costume during the Yongsan Dog Show Oct. 25. (inset, bottom left) Aleana Lallamant
chose a traditional Korean dress and matching ensemble for her pup. (Inset, top left) Family members and participants in the show enjoy the company of their furry friends. Categories
at the show included “Best Dressed”, “Best Tricks”, “Best Dress”, “People’s Choice” and “Look Alike”. High resolution photos from the Yongsan Dog
Show are now available for download at www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan or www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
No endorsement implied
NEWS • PAGE 2
http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM
celebrates 91 years
Deputy PAO: Slade Walters
Senior Editor: Susan Silpasornprasit
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham
By Master Sgt. Donald Sparks
NCOIC, 2ID Public Affairs
USAG-YONGSAN
S
Commander: Col. David W. Hall
Public Affairs Officer: David McNally econd Infantry Division held a cake-cutting ceremony Oct.
Staff Writers: Sgt. Im Jin-min, Cpl. Lee Min-hwi, 24 to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the division’s activation
Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
at USAG-Red Cloud.
USAG-HUMPHREYS One week into her tour with the 2nd Infantry Division, Pvt.
Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. Private Ashley Mehr joins Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2ID commander,
Ashley Mehr did not know that she would be part of a rich Army
Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy Command Sgt. Major Antoine Denson, division command sergeant
CI Officer: Lori Yerdon tradition and a historic Warrior Division celebration.
Writer-Editor: Ken Hall major, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Walker Davis during a cake-cutting
The 19-year-old assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
Designer: Pfc. Kim, Hyung Joon ceremony Oct. 24 to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the division’s
Company is the youngest Soldier in the Division Special Troops
activation at USAG-Red Cloud. Download a high-resolution version of
USAG-DAEGU Battalion and took part in a cake-cutting celebrating the division’s
Commander: Col. Michael P. Saulnier this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo courtesy
Public Affairs Officer: Ronald Inman anniversary.
of 2 ID Public Affairs
Staff Writer: Pvt. Park, Kyung Rock She joined Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2ID commander,
Staff Writer: Lee, Dodam
Command Sgt. Major Antoine Denson, division command sergeant
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for major, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Walker Davis, at age 55, the world,” Morgan said. “The 2nd Infantry Division is a highly trained
members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The oldest Soldier assigned to DSTB, to collectively slash the birthday and lethal fighting force able to fight insurgent operations in Iraq
Morning Calm Weekly are not necessarily official views of, and Afghanistan to the mid and high intensity conflicts of Korea.
or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of De- cake in symbolic fashion.
fense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of Prior to cutting the cake, Morgan mentioned significant “Be proud each and every day of the 2nd Infantry Division’s
this weekly publication is the responsibility of the IMCOM- history, of the Soldiers who fought before you, the Soldiers who
Korea, Public Affairs, APO AP 96205. Circulation: 9,500 highlights of the “Second to None” Division’s legacy and lineage
to nearly 200 Warriors attending the event. serve today, and of those who will serve in the future.”
Printed by Oriental Press, a private firm in no way con-
“We are the second oldest division in the U.S. Army,” Morgan As for serving today, Mehr admitted before arriving to the
nected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written
contract with the Contracting Command-Korea. The said. “Our history starts in France as part of the American Republic of Korea, she knew nothing of the unit for which she now
civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. Expeditionary Forces that went to Europe to fight Germany during serves, but that will change quickly.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, including “I’m honored to have been a part of this moment and
inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement World War I.”
by the U.S. Army or Oriental Press of the products or ser- Morgan continued to tell the history of the division, describing celebration,” Mehr said. “I am going to be here for the next year
vices advertised. Everything advertised in this publication and I’m going to learn as much as I can about this great unit and
shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage how the Warriors landed at Omaha Beach on June 7, 1944 and
without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, how bravely the men fought a very determined enemy through the I’m proud to be here in the 2nd Infantry Division.”
age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation,
hedgerows of Normandy. The celebration concluded with the Soldiers singing the 2nd
or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or
patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity He next talked about the division’s role in fighting on Freedom’s Infantry Division song, The Warrior March and the Army song.
policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse Frontier in the Korean War, mentioning how the Indianhead
to print advertising from that source until the violation is
corrected. Division led the break out from the Pusan perimeter and led the Historical Note
Eighth Army drive north to the Manchurian Border. The 2nd Infantry Division was organized on Oct. 26, 1917 at
Oriental Press President: Charles Chong Bourmont, Haute Marne, France. Some of the decorations garnered by
Commercial Advertising “Ever since 1965, the 2nd Infantry Division has remained the
Telephone: 738-5005 or 723-4253 most forward deployed unit within our Army’s arsenal facing a the division include Presidential Unit Citation (Army), French Croix
Fax: (02) 790-5795 de Guerre with Palm for action in World War I, French Fourragere –
E-mail: oppress@kornet.net
million-man army on the other side of the DMZ,” Morgan said.
Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 Reflecting on the current fight, Morgan reminded every Soldier World War I, Belgian Fourragere – World War II, and five Republic of
Location: Bldg. 1440, Yongsan, Main Post wearing the “Big Black Patch” on their left shoulder of their role Korea Presidential Unit Citations.
SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS: today. There are 36 2ID Medal of Honor recipients – 12 from World War
Phone: DSN 724-TMCW (8629) “Warriors wearing the ‘Big Black Patch’ are spread across the I, six from World War II and 18 from the Korean War.
Fax: DSN 724-3356
E-mail: MorningCalmWeekly @korea.army.mil
The Morning Calm Asia is now offering a choice of two package trips to China Nov. 27-30. Customers can choose from an all-inclusive trip to Beijing or Shanghai. For
information on these 4-day tours call DSN 724-3301, 877-223-1901 or 010-6872-2260. E-mail: troopsaway@gmail.com or visit troopsawaytours.
imcom.korea.army.mil com for more information.
MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from
the military police blotters. These entries may
be incomplete and do not imply guilt or inno-
cence.
By Gwendolyn R. Smalls
1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs Office
Correction: The International Peace Marathon article from Page 18 of the Oct. 17
edition of the Morning Calm should list Spc. Steven Royter, 169th Signal Company,
36th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade in the list of participants.
OCTOBER 31, 2008 AREA I USAG-RC • PAGE 5
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Tom Hlavacek (kneeling left) officiates as Warrior wrestlers compete for their weight class title during the 8th Army Wrestling Championship held in Carey Fitness Center on USAG-Casey Oct.
25. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea at download high-resolution versions of these photos. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
OCTOBER 31, 2008 AREA II USAG-Y • PAGE 9
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PAID ADVERTISING
Halloween Safety!
As we get set for a night of Halloween with their children 10-years-old and below
fun, let’s remember safety first. I cannot during trick or treating.
stress enough how important safety is to Saturday night, our military police will
our community. I expect to see hundreds of be out in full force to ensure drivers are
smiling children with buckets full of candy aware of the large numbers of pedestrians
walking safely on our sidewalks with parents on the road.
closely monitoring their Parents, let’s make
progress. sure our children have
At Yongsan, we have “Let’s enjoy a night costumes that can be
set our trick-or-treat of fun with candy, seen, with reflective belts
hours at 6-8:30 p.m. costumes and safety. or vests to make them
Saturday, Nov. 1. Happy Halloween!” visible to drivers.
We are observing the Drivers, if you are out
holiday on the Saturday Col. Dave Hall and about on Yongsan
closest to Halloween USAG-Yongsan Commander Garrison Saturday night,
because we have a lot of please use extreme
families with sponsors caution.
working in outlying Our Garrison policy is
areas, like K-16 Air Base and Area I. clear about speed limits around pedestrians.
This way, we’ll be sure parents can be The speed limit is 5 mph.
with their families. Let’s enjoy a night of fun with candy,
And about that, let’s talk about parental costumes and safety. Happy Halloween!
responsibilities. (Editor’s note: For a complete list of
It is Garrison policy that parents must be Halloween events, see Page 11)
K-16 Air Base Public Works Chief Larry Lyons (right) answers questions at a town hall meeting Oct. 21 at
the Community Activity Center — U.S. Army photo by David McNally
stocked in the K-16 Shoppette. coordinate future support. Hall said there
“We can stock frozen items, but we will be additional case lot sales with better
cannot stock perishable items,” Cho said. publicity.
Community members showed Hall also told the group that the Garrison
appreciation for a Commissary case lot sale is working to get more taxis to serve K-16.
held Oct. 21 at K-16 Air Base. The first ever Hall thanked the group for attending the
sale brought in $3,700 in sales. 2-hour meeting. “Your input will help us
Defense Commissary Agency managers do a better job of serving the community,”
are working closely with the community to Hall said.
OCTOBER 31, 2008 NEWS IMCOM-K • PAGE 13
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One-hundred and thirty-seven people attended the three-day Couples and Family Strong Bonds
training in Gyoungju, Jejudo. This brigade-level chapel program focuses on building healthy
relationships. There are Strong Bonds programs for couples, single Soldiers and families. A
similar event is planned for Dec. 15-17 at no cost to the Soldiers and couples attending. Child
care will also be provided. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to view photos.
IMCOM-K • PAGE 14
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Veterans Day: for all who served important as the warriors in harms way.
Veterans are a cross section of America’s society and may incur all types of disabilities during their
time in the service. There are almost 2.9 million veterans receiving VA disability payments. Approxi-
Special to the Morning Calm mately 12% of all who have served their country are receiving compensation due to disease or injury
associated during military service.
In just a few weeks we will be given the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the American Veteran. We As an active duty member serving here in Korea you should be aware that you may be eligible for
should be planning and preparing for this day with as much thought as we are Halloween and Thanksgiving, the some form of disability compensation upon discharge.
two major holidays that precede and follow this day of acknowledgment. The Veteran Affairs Benefits Delivery at Discharge, office at Yongsan Garrison is here to help soon-
Seventy years ago the idea of “Armistice Day” was passed into law to be a holiday to serve as “a day to dedi- to-be veterans with processing disability claims while you are on active-duty. The office also provides
cated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated…” by our elected leaders as a way to pay official assistance to veterans and family members who reside and work in Korea when various veterans claims
tribute to the “Great War” Veterans. However, sixteen years later in November 1954 it was changed to be the and issues arise. The BDD office is located across from the Dragon Hill lodge in Building 4037 and
“Veterans Day” we know today as a way to acknowledge all American Veterans. is open Monday thru Friday from 0800 to 1630 with the exception of federal holidays. The phone
American Veterans numbering 23, 818, 000 men and women or about 8% of the American population, number is 738-5121.
are to be celebrated on this day. Memorial Day is set-aside for those who have paid the highest price for service Those service members who have 180 days or less remaining on active-duty and have at least 90 days
to their nation. Veterans Day is our country’s way to say thanks to all those who are with us and have worn the left in country should take advantage of this program and submit their applications today. Even if you
uniform of their country. have less than 90 days in country, you should take advantage of the services we can provide.
On Veterans Day we thank those who loaded supplies, cooked the meals, did the administrative paperwork, The BDD office is here for all who are currently serving their country and may have developed an
patrolled the flight line, treated the sick, fixed the plumbing, fought the fight, or did countless other duties to illness, injury, or condition that should be evaluated by the VA for disability compensation. The benefits
help keep the mission on focus and our military ready to “bring it on” if called upon. Too often the support you may receive from the VA are a continuation of the benefits to which you are entitled because of
people are forgotten during these celebrations. But they are Veterans also and their service is and was just as your service to this country.
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OCTOBER 31, 2008 CHAPLAIN IMCOM-K • PAGE 15
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Collective Protestant Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel (Liturgical) Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel
Sunday 1100 Protestant Sunday
1000 South Post Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
School-Coffee House
1030 K-16 Chapel Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel 1100 Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Contemporary KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Wednesday 1130 Bible Study-Coffee House Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Korean
Gospel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel Korean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Wednesday 1800 Gospel Bible Study Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Stanley Chapel (Bible Study) Mass
Thurday 1900 Gospel Practice
United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Catholic Services 1130 Camp Carroll
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Mass Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
KATUSA KATUSA Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Jewish
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Episcopal 1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel Jewish
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Catholic Services army.mil, 723-6707
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Mass
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
1130 Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate
Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel total religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Later Day Saints Jewish Services Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
Jewish for helpful links and information
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose: Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
IMCOM-K • PAGE 16
http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM
An Chang-sin (right) hands 1st Sgt. Darrin Costello a yeontan briquette Monday as part of a
human chain to deliver heating fuel to elderly Koreans. — U.S. Army photos by David McNally
Pvt. Matthew Anderson signs 10-year-old Chungnim resident Ku Mu-sul, 80, smiles at USAG-Yongsan volunteer Mark Smith helps elderly Korean residents by delivering charcoal
Paek Sol-i’s diary during the event. the volunteers delivering heating material. briquettes during a good neighbor project Monday in Seoul.
FOCUS
Zumba ON FITNESS Holiday mailing deadlines
Fitness
To ensure that letters and packages sent materials that could contain insects and
BOSS spends an
More than 200 American, Korean volunteers make difference at Pyeongtaek City park
By Bob McElroy the park. Following the work session, volunteers enjoyed
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs lunch and a traditional Korean dance performance by
students from Shin Han Middle School.
USAG-HUMPHREYS – 150 Soldiers, Family Members, In his remarks at the close of the event, Humphreys
Retirees and Civilian volunteers joined 60 Korean volunteers Garrison commander, Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. said he
Saturday morning for the first-ever Make A Difference Day was proud of all the volunteers-- American and Korean-- who
in Korea at Deog Dong San park in Pyeongtaek. participated in the first-in-Korea Make a Difference Day.
USA Weekend Magazine created Make a Difference Day Dumoulin encouraged everyone to continue volunteering
18 years ago as national day of helping others -- a celebration on post and off.
of neighbors helping neighbors, according to their website, Chappell said she was thrilled with the event’s success.
http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/aboutmadd.html. “I thought it was wonderful, it was so heartwarming
Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place for our American volunteers to interact with the Korean
on the fourth Saturday of every October. volunteers and not just when they were working but after
Denise Chappell, Humphreys Army Community Service when they were making new friends,” Chappell said.
Volunteer Coordinator was the chief organizer of the event; Chappell said that the event left a positive impression
she said it was a way to bring a new American tradition to on many who participated.
Korea and a chance for Humphreys volunteers to give back “Some people want to go back to the park and bring
to the local community. their families and to do work,” she said. “They felt a real
Included in the group of Humphreys volunteers were: pride of ownership in it, just like Col. Dumoulin says about
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Soldiers from the Better Humphreys.”
Opportunities for Single Soldiers chapter, members of the Chappell said that some of the volunteers want to return
Retiree Council and unit representatives. to the park to continue the beautification and to rest and
Staff Sgt. Christy Pritchard (left) and Pvt. Sando Hendrix The Korean volunteers came from the Pyeongtaek relax. Deog Dong San Park has walking and fitness trails,
participated in Make A Difference Day at Deog Dong San Joongang Chapter Goodwill, Cooperation and Service exercise stations, badminton courts and a playground for
Park, Pyeongtaek. To download a high-resolution version organization, also known in Korean as the Bright Society. children.
of this and other photos visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/ The volunteers picked up trash, cleaned out storm drains “People were very, very happy, they want to go back and
usaghumphreys/. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy and ditches and performed beautification projects around visit the park,” she said.
USAG-H • PAGE 22
http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA III THE MORNING CALM
News & Notes Kids ‘Say No to Drugs’ during National Red Ribbon Campaign Week 2008
By Ken Hall
Free Tour of Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Government invites
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
U.S. Soldiers and Family Members from USAG
Humphreys for a free tour of the city on Sunday, USAG-HUMPHREYS – Spirits were
November 9 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the 63 high and lines were long for students to sign
Tower Building, COEX Mall, Deoksu Palace, the Red Ribbon Campaign Week ‘Say No to
and Han River Cruise. Transportation, lunch, Drugs’ pledge board at USAG Humphreys
and English travel guide will be provided. To American School recently.
sign up, call Ms. Chong at the Public Affairs Students pledged their personal
Office at DSN 754-6130
commitment to a drug-free lifestyle by
BOSS Bargain Weekend: Mount Sorak
wearing red clothing and red badges, and
IMCOM-K, MWR, and BOSS Programs will be proclaimed they will have the courage to
hosting their Annual BOSS Bargain Weekend say ‘No’ to drugs.
to Mount Sorak from November 8 until 10. The “Teachers, students and the community
package includes a round-trip transportation have joined together to make this a very
via bus, two-night accommodations (2 per successful week,” said HAS Counselor
room, same gender only), and five sightseeing Vicki Leivermann. “Col. Dumoulin set the
tours (hiking included). Event open to Active tone for activities on our opening day and
Duty U.S. Military only. Full payment due at
made sure all our students were involved
time of registration. Registration and payment (From left to right) USAG-Humphreys American School elementary students Alec Jacoby,
accepted at your local Community Activity
by endorsing and signing the Red Ribbon
Proclamation.” Andrew Webb, Joseph Vinson, Milana Avdeeva, Andrew Manriquez, Donte Hurt, and Shaillie
Center. Deadline is November 4, 2008. Contact
“I’m very proud of all the kids here and Hansen sign a proclamation saying they will have the courage to say ‘No’ to drugs, while looking
DSN 753-8825 for more information.
I know all the parents are equally as proud over hand-outs with Army Substance Abuse Program Prevention Coordinator Camille Jackson
New Humphreys Flickr Website as our kids are all doing great things,” said (far right) during Red Ribbon Campaign Week. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
Want to get copies of photos of a community USAG-Humphreys Commander, Col. John students sporting red hair on campus.” Crime Dog and give aways.
event? It’s easy now that U.S. Army Garrison E. Dumoulin. “Red Ribbon Week is very Thursday’s theme was “Living Drug According to the National Family
Humphreys has its own Flickr photo-sharing important as it reminds all of us that kids Free is No Sweat” and students wore sweat Partnership website, http://www.nfp.org/
webpage. To view or download your own high-
are very special, and we want all of them to clothes to school. redribbon.htm, the Red Ribbon Campaign
resolution images of community events go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usaghumphreys.
grow up in a very safe place.” Leivermann said everyone had fun but was named in honor of Enrique (Kiki)
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office will post Red Ribbon Week festivities at HAS also understood the importance of what the Camarena, who was a Drug Enforcement
images weekly so check back often. Call 754- included Frisbee-throwing contests, Red Ribbon Campaign means. Administration agent, killed in Mexico in
8598 for additional information. basketball, poetry writing, a poster contest, “Students need to stop and reflect on 1985 while investigating criminal drug-
a door decorating contest, an essay contest what effects drugs have on them personally, trafficking activities. Camarena had worked
Turkey Shoot-out and a crayon drawing contest. as families, and society,” she said. “Life his way through college, served in the U.S.
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation is hosting a “All our students have over-whelmingly throws many challenges at you. Learning Marines and became a police officer.
two-day softball event from November 15 until endorsed the campaign,” said Leivermann. to deal with these challenges and changes in In honor of Camarena’s memory and
16. There will be a four-game guarantee for all
“They’ve been working the entire week a positive way is important. Some people his battle against illegal drugs, friends and
teams. The competition will be limited to 12
men’s teams and 5 women’s teams. Entry fee
on posters, essays, and door decorations use drugs as an escape from these challenges. neighbors began to wear red-satin badges.
is $110 per team. For more information contact that will be on display for parents during My hope for our students is to use the Parents began forming coalitions, embracing
via email: area3softball@yahoo.com or call: conference days in early November.” information they received this week and Camarena as their model and also adopted
DSN 753-8810/8801. McGruff the Crime Dog joined in throughout the year as a reference and gain the symbol of Camarena’s memory – the
the lunchtime activities, which included courage to meet the challenges life has for red ribbon.
Office 2007 Training students dressing up according to what them head-on.” Red Ribbon Campaign Week was
The AREA III DOIM is offering classes on MS activity was happening each day. Donations from Herman E. Duncan, formally organized by the National Family
Office 2007 for the AREA III community. The “Monday, students wore red, on Consistory No. 359, Beehive Military Partnership in 1985. Since that time, the
course, offered in English and Korean, will
Tuesday they wore their clothes backwards, Lodge No. 66 helped in the purchase of ice campaign has reached millions of U.S.
feature the Getting Started Tutorials, basic
changes, and links to other training websites.
and Wednesday was red-head day,” said cream and pizzas for contest winners. 557th children and families as a way for people
The training will familiarize functional users Leivermann. “I can’t imagine anyone finding Military Police Company Soldiers supported and communities to unite and take a visible
with MS Office 2007. red hair dye in the PX from the amount of the week-long event with McGruff the stand against substance abuse.
Where: Bldg 1272 DOIM Class Room
When: Mon-Fri 1300-1500
POC: Will Murdock at 754-3608 or Army Community of Excellence Team to visit USAG-Humphreys
william.murdock@korea.army.mil
By Bob McElroy National Quality Criteria subject matter
Homeschooling Mom’s Get-Together USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs experts evaluated 17 ACOE applications
Sponsored by USAG Humphreys Chaplain’s and selected finalists for the competition.
Office every 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30 - 8 USAG-HUMPHREYS – Humphreys Humphreys and other garrisons in IMCOM-
p.m. Family Housing (Humphreys) Bldg. 510, Garrison recently earned a distinction Korea all earned finalist honors.
Apt. 108 Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010- The next step for each garrison finalist is a
sought by many but won by few—it was
3144-0352 or via e-mail at elisabethtownley@ site visit. The ACOE Award Board examiner
yahoo.com for more info. one of several finalists for the coveted Army
Communities of Excellence award. team will visit Humphreys from November
Update from the Immunization Clinic The mission of the ACOE program is 17 to 21 and will assess all components of
Children younger than five years will need a to provide a quality environment, excellent the garrison’s installation management.
well child doctor’s appointment to get their facilities and services to all Soldiers.
immunizations ordered. Children five years The ACOE Award program recognizes
and older can get immunizations reviewed and exceptional installation management
updated by the immunization clinic without a performance based on the Malcolm
doctor’s appointment. All children who need
Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria
a PPD or Hepatitis A booster can check-in
to the immunization clinic without a doctor’s for Performance Excellence.
appointment. For more info call 753-7658. The Army awards the distinction to He’s got the name and he’s got the
several garrisons annually to recognize game - Suwon’s Pfc. Frank Payton
We Want Your Stories! excellence in delivery of services and quality was just about unstoppable during the
We want to publish your stories and photos of facilities on an installation. A cash award Area III Flag Football Championships
in The Morning Calm Weekly and on the comes with the award and can be used to at USAG-Humphreys Oct. 25. Payton
USAG Humphreys Command Channel. improve installation facilities. led Echo Company, 3-2 ADA into the
Please send any information and products Active, National Guard, Army Reserve
to the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Winner’s Bracket Finals and a third-
and Corps of Engineers installations are all place finish in the tournament. — U.S.
Public Affairs Office at robert.h.mcelroy@
eligible for the ACOE award. Army photo by Mike Mooney
korea.army.mil or call DSN 754-8598.
This past September, Malcolm Baldrige
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Suwon Air Base Soldiers reach out and touch their families via VTC
By Ken Hall was hard to fit my whole family into that
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs tiny, low resolution screen on my monitor.
Having my entire family on such a large-
Suwon Air Base – Two-way video screen TV really brought the experience to
technology supporting mission readiness life, and I know I’ll be signing up for another
now supports the element most critical to VTC back to home soon.”
mission success – the Soldiers. Spearman said the Suwon ACS VTC is
For the past several months, the Suwon the only one he is aware of that is dedicated
Air Base Army Community Service video specifically for having VTC’s with families
teleconference system has provided a new back in the U.S.
way for Soldiers to see their Families back “We have a Family Readiness Service
home in the United States. representative who can be reached by
Suwon ACS Manager Bill Spearman said Family Readiness Group leaders at Fort
the Video Teleconference Center technology Bliss to sign up for a VTC with their Soldier
would get a lot more mileage if used as a at Suwon Air Base; it’s not too long of a
two-way video link between Soldiers and waiting list.”
their Families. Spearman has plans to try to link up with
The VTC is scheduled twice each month (From left to right) Members of the Quinn Family – Jacob, Miciah, Mark, wife Sharon with other military installations in the U.S. where
and Soldiers receive 30 minutes of private Luke in her lap, Aniah and Daniel attend husband and father 1st Lt. Mickey Quinn’s promotion Soldiers’ Families live nearby and enable the
time on it. Spearman says that the center ceremony during a video teleconference between the Suwon Air Base Army Community Center Suwon VTC system to link Soldiers to their
has been great for morale. and Fort Bliss, Texas recently. — U.S. Army photo by Bill Spearman Families directly in their homes.
“Using the VTC media is a great way U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense for the surprise his family had prepared for “Not all the families live on the
to enable Soldiers to see their families back Artillery took full advantage of the VTC their VTC. installations and are able access to the
at home in real-time, two-way video,” he link up, bringing his wife and six children “When I first saw my two teenage son’s, traditional on-post VTC site,” said
said. electronically to his recent promotion they brought tears to my eyes as they were Spearman. “I’m working on getting the
But catching up on how much the kids ceremony to 1st Lt. at Headquarters, both wearing their high school Junior VTC commercially-routed directly to
are growing is not the only topic troops share Headquarters Battalion, 3-2 ADA Bn. ROTC uniforms,” said Quinn. Soldier’s families homes which I’m sure will
with their Families. Special events, such as “I went to Bill Spearman at the Suwon Spearman said that the Suwon VTC continue to build Soldier morale here and
re-enlistments, promotions, and service ACS and told him what I wanted to do, set-up, which features a 52-inch monitor lift family spirits back home.”
decoration ceremonies are also arranged and he made it happen,” said Quinn. “My and a high definition camera is better than For information about how to sign up for
through VTC for the Family Members to family is back at Fort Bliss, Texas and it was traditional web cameras Soldiers use. a VTC with family members back home, visit
witness during their Soldier’s tour here. very convenient for them to get to the VTC “We had been using the two-way Web Spearman at the Suwon ACS Center, Bldg.
Former 2nd Lt. Mickey Quinn, Eighth location there.” But Quinn wasn’t prepared cam while I’ve been stationed here, but that 2200 or call DSN: 788-5024.
It’s not about the heat, it’s about the treat: 2nd CAB sponsors annual chili cook-off, 5K run
By Sgt. 1st Class Krishna M. Gamble
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Official results by category of the
top-three finishers are:
USAG-HUMPHREYS – Headquarters
and Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion,
2nd General Support Aviation Battalion Women
copped the top prize at the annual Army 1st Place: Sarah Gross-Gowin, 602nd ASB
Aviation Association of America Chili Cook- 2nd Place: Laura McKenna, HHC 2CAB
off and 5-kilometer run here Saturday. 3rd Place: Jeanette McClendon, 602nd ASB
Sponsored by the 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade, the event awarded prizes for best- Women’s Open
tasting chili, best-decorated booth and 1st Place: Leslie Shafer, HHC 4-2 AVN
people’s choice. 2nd Place: Beth Brauchli, 150th MCD
“It’s not about the heat, it’s about the 3rd Place: Laura Zeranvek, 520th MAINT
treat,” said from Puerto Rico native Chief
Warrant Officer Pablo A. Berrios, a platoon Men’s Masters
leader with 4th Battalion 58th Airfield 1st Place: Paul Clark, HHC 2 CAB
Operations Battalion. 2nd Place: Ron Evans, 4-58th AOB
Supporting the variety of cooking styles 3rd Place: Joseph A. Bassani, Jr.,
and costumes was the basic commitment to HHC 2CAB
healthy eating.
Sgt. 1st Class David Meeker, 4th Brigade, 58th Airfield Operations Battalion stirs a variety of
“We have the healthiest chili out here,”
ingredients into his chili during the Army Aviation Association of American’s 2nd annual Chili Men’s Senior
said Maj. Bridgette Kroger, 602nd ASB 1st Place: William Gowin, Co. C., 602nd ASB
cook off. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
executive officer. “It has steak, Italian sausage 2nd Place: Otis Cooper, 4-58th AOB
and turkey.” build esprit de corps between Soldiers and hot dogs and hamburgers. 3rd Place: Michael Barker, HHC 2CAB
First place for the best booth decoration the community. After the chili cook-off, awards were
went to Charlie Company 3-2nd GSAB; the “AAAA helps to make professional presented to the top three runners in each Men’s Open
2007 defending champions from the 4-58th contacts, builds on reputation, fosters category of the 5k run. All proceeds were 1st Place: John Stegenberge, Co. A, 3-2,
AOB won the people’s choice. an exchange of ideas and promotes the donated to the AAAA Morning Calm GSAB
11 chili teams competed with costume aviation profession among the public,” said Chapter. 2nd Place: Thomas Dolce, Co. C, 3-2 GSAB
themes and ingredients ranging from the Chief Warrant Officer Chris Delao, Vice Winners were: Best Tasting: 3-2 GSAB, 3rd Place: Yong Sir, Co. D, 4-2 AVN
bizarre to the unbelievable. President for activities, AAAA Morning “Team Nightmare”, Chief Warrant Officer
“We had people dressed up like Calm chapter. Alex Lutz (Chief Cook); Best Theme:
Team winners
Hugh Heffner, a little girl and a devil “We also award thousands of dollars Charlie Company 3-2 GSAB, “Chili
1st Place: Co. A, 4-2 AVN
priest,” said Pfc. Charles Craine, Aviation in scholarships to Soldiers and Family M*A*S*H,” Maj. Jo Thompson (Chief
2nd Place: Co. C, 3-2 GSAB
Communication Equipment Repairer, members each year. It’s just good fellowship Cook); People’s Choice: Bravo Company
3rd Place: Co. E, 3-2 GSAB
Company B, 602nd Aviation Support and entertainment and the bottom line is 602nd ASB, “Tiger Pride”, Staff Sgt. Johnny
Battalion. “What does that tell you?” you get out what you put in,” he said. Holley (Chief Cook).
Editor’s note: Additional information
AAAA sponsors this annual event to raise The USAG-Humphreys Garrison United More than 60 runners participated in
provided by Lori Yerdon, USAG-Humphreys
money for its scholarship fund, support the Service Organizations provided a pumpkin the 5K Run.
Public Affairs Office.
U.S. Army Aviation Soldier and Family and patch, arts and crafts for the kids, and free
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Happy Halloween! Remember, Trick-or-Treat hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. in residential areas on Camps George and Walker.
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Customer Management Soldiers and family members from 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Service Assessment toured the countryside of Yeung-Ju, Korea Oct. 25 taking time to learn about the
Take the online Customer Management history and culture of their host nation. 19th ESC and members of the Republic
Service Assessment, being conducted of Korea Army Staff Office were invited
from Oct. 20 through Nov. 7. Make a on the tour by the Yeung-Ju mayor as a
difference by making your voice heard way to strengthen the Alliance.
and participate in the online survey. Tell “The mayor of Yeung-Ju City
the Garrison how well service providers absolutely believes the event will help those
are doing and how important those participating get a better understanding of
services are to you as a customer. the city and Korean traditional culture,”
Look for the website link to the survey said Capt. Jang, Chang Sik, ROKA
on the USAG-Daegu homepage: http:// liaison, 19th ESC. “Yeung-Ju welcomes
ima.korea.army.mil/areaIV/sites/local/. all members of 19th ESC.”
For more information contact Robert The event included a tour of the
Bridgewater at 768-6274. Pantasion Resort, which houses Korea’s
largest waterpark, a tour of a traditional
Social Work Care Manager Program, Sunbi town, a hike up a mountain to
Post Deployment Lunch Group the Buseoksa Temple, one of the oldest
The event is open to all Soldiers who Buddhist temples in Korea, and finished
have deployed to OIF or OEF. It will be with a visit to Pungi Ginseng Town
held at Camp Carroll’s ACS Conference where participants were able
Room at 12 p.m. every Tuesday, starting to sample many of the local
Nov. 4. It is for Soldiers to share ginseng products.
their experiences of deployment in a
supportive environment so that other (Above left) Sgt. 1st
Soldiers may benefit. Lunch will be Class Tara Abrams, 501st
provided. RSVP or for more information, Sustainment Brigade, 19th
contact Mr. Guffie or Ms. Nofzinger at Sustainment Command
764-4998/5501. (Expeditionary) peers into a
glass case containing ancient
Correction artifacts while touring the
An Oct. 24 article about Daegu American Sunbi Town.
School’s Senior Workshop inadvertently (Above right) Song, Sung
omitted the name of one of the presenters. Bin, son of Lt. Col. Song, Soo
Ms. Yeonah Lee represented Community Young, commander, Area
Bank at the event. IV ROKA Support Group,
watches water flow under a
View Morning Calm photos on Flickr bridge in Yeung-Ju.
To view and download high-resolution (Left) A Buddhist Monk pours
photos from the Daegu section of the tea for Col. Jeffrey Ludwig,
Morning Calm Weekly, visit out Flickr site deputy commander, 19th
at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) during a
traditional tea ceremony at
Buseoksa Temple, Yeung-Ju.
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Soldiers and students went ice skating together as a part of Camp Carroll’s ROKA office English
Education Project. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to download this photo. – U.S. Army photo
by Pvt. Choi, Yoo-seong
By Pvt. Lee, Dodam inside Gum-O Amusement Park. Each
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Soldier took charge of five to seven students,
which was very effective in getting everyone
CAMP CARROLL – As a part of Camp to speak to one another.
Carroll’s Republic of Korea Army Staff Office They held hands together not to fall,
English Education Project, Korean and which occasionally happened anyway. They Staff Sgt. Eric L. Fikes, HHC USAG-Daegu, rakes leaves from the ground during an-
American Soldiers went ice skating with third tricked each other and played various games. nual Fall Cleanup week at Camp Henry. – U.S. Army photo by Kim, Keun-kyo
to sixth grade Waegwan Central Elementary The temperature in the ice rink was very low
School Students in Waegwan, Oct. 22. and some were not dressed for the ‘weather’
The English Education Project has long been – wearing shorts and shirts. However, their FUN RUN / WALK from Page 27
supported by Camp Carroll. Students are able excitement overcame those obstacles.
to gain not only English skills, but friends “I had such an awesome time today,” went to Iraq, how he was injured, and going to Afghanistan early next year.”
and happy memories, and American Soldiers said Pvt. Koo, Sang-Hyung, who has been how he overcame difficulties and able to Ford said we should not hinder disabled
can experience Korean culture firsthand with in charge of the English Education Project share his experiences in front of people. people around us, but we must recognize
their new friends. for two months. “I hope we can do this kind Although his current physical condition, and appreciate their contributions by
Korean and American Soldiers usually of field trip more often so that students and he still proudly serves in the Army. encouraging them and remember they are
visit the school to teach English, but on Soldiers can get to know each other better.” “This is significant day for everyone true heroes out there.
this day they decided to take a field trip and Around four in the afternoon they headed but for me as well, because today is my “For those who are disabled out there
try a different method of teaching: fun. back to Waegwan; Students were no longer anniversary that I was wounded for the 2nd do not feel discouraged, because you are
10 Soldiers and 60 students, escorted by afraid to speak English to Soldiers. It seemed time in Iraq,” said Ford, “although I have not alone,” said Ford.
their teachers, boarded a bus together in natural exchanging jokes. The day was short, a short arm, I am proudly serving in the “There are warm hearted people out there
Waegwan and headed to the ice rink, located yet long enough to become friends. Army for past 22 years and will continue by recognize your honorable contributions.
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