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Kim Yunghyun, a 71 former South Korean Ssireum wrestler and current K-1 fighter, prepares for combative games Saturday with the Angels Korean Airsoft team during the 10th Annual Airsoft Events south of Seoul in Seongnam, Korea. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Nam Seong-hyun
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for operations for the Installation Management Command. Weve come a long way from the mentality of If the Army wanted you to SAN ANTONIO, Texas Lt. Gen. have a Family, it would have issued you Rick Lynch, commanding general of one to the first Army Family Symposium the Installation Management Comin 1981, he said, and the publication in mand, presided over a ceremony 1983 of the Army Familys White Paper marking the integration of the Arby then Army Chief of Staff, Gen. John mys Family and Morale, Welfare A. Wickham Jr., which truly revolutionand Recreation Command into the ized the Armys thinking. The Army recInstallation Management Command. ognized the integral support role of the The ceremony on the Fort Sam Soldiers Families. Houston parade field completed the Wickhams White Paper led to the Family and Morale, Welfare and Reccreation of the Community and Family reation Commands Base RealignSupport Center on Nov. 23, 1984. More ment and Closure law-mandated emphasis was placed on supporting Solmove from Alexandria, Va., to Texas. diers Families when the organization Immediately after the FMWRC was renamed the Family and Morale, Command colors were uncased and Welfare and Recreation Command on presented, they were retired during a Oct. 24, 2006. deactivation ceremony that formally In the 27 years since CFSC now made Army Family and MWR proFMWRC came into existence, what a grams part of IMCOM and marked dramatic shift in how Family and MWR the creation of a Family and MWR programs operate on the garrisons and Programs (G9) Division. what services they provide, Jones said. The mission of the newly estabThrough all of the name changes, the lished G9 is to serve the needs and inmission of Family and MWR has reterests of each individual in the Army mained constant. community for the duration of their Lynch expressed the importance of association with the military. Family Command Sgt. Maj. Abe Vega prepares to and MWR programs are proof of the case the Family and Morale, Welfare and MWR to the nearly 200 Soldiers, Family members, employees and friends Armys commitment to support and Recreation Commands colors June 3 to attending the ceremony. You all, the care for all who defend the nation mark the deactivation of the organization employees of FMWRC, look in the mirand their Family members. At garrisons around the world, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. US Army ror and the reflection back is somebody who sacrifices themselves for the greater Family and MWR services and pro- photo by Evan Dyson good and makes an impact on the lives grams provide a source of balance for the men and women in uniform by fostering an envi- of the people that serve our nation in uniform and their ronment where Soldiers and Families can thrive, said Maj. Families and great civilians every day, Lynch said. So we are where we are based on what youve done, Gen. Reuben Jones, former FMWRC commanding general. Soldiers and Families know that the Army cares and and you should be very proud of that, he continued. You they see the tangible evidence of that support each and ev- should know that what you do is as important as what the ery day as they link with Army assistance and support ser- Soldiers on the field of battle do today, because youre back here taking care of their Families. vices, he said. Lynch assured the audience that FMWRCs deactivation As we integrate into the Installation Management Command, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to Sol- would not negatively affect MWR programs and services. The merger of these two commands has nothing to do diers and Families. We will never forget that the long-term strength of our all-volunteer Army depends on the well-be- with efficiencies, he said. It has everything to do with effectiveness. The great efforts that were doing at Headquaring of Soldiers and their Families. Precursor MWR programs began around the start of the ters IMCOM, now merged with FMWRC, amplified the ac20th century. In 1903, Congress authorized the Army to tivities that take place at the garrison level so we can do build, operate and maintain PXs, libraries, schools, recre- even a better job taking care of our Soldiers, our civilians, ation centers and gymnasiums for the troops. By the mid- and their Families. Were going to increase the output, but were going to 1940s, Special Services was created to oversee the rapidly do it in a more effective manner were going to take all this expanding programs. By the end of World War II, Recreation Services, the to the very next level. I could not be more encouraged and I Army Exchange and the Soldier Show were all part of MWR. could not be more optimistic. Jones agreed. Im a believer that change is change and that better cerFamily programs, however, remained few. During the 1960s and 70s, a few programs were created for Families, but it tainly is better, said Jones, who compared MWRs evolution wasnt until 1983 that the Army experiences a culture change to that of music recorded on 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs and MP-3 players. Is this organization going to be better? You regarding Families. We played an important role in the development of betcha. Hey, the next level is here, he said. Better is here. x modern Army life, said Jones, now the deputy commander
YONGSAN ARMY GARRISON American Forces Network Korea will conduct a test of its over-the-air broadcast of the AFN Prime Pacific channel only throughout the Republic of Korea today and Saturday. The test will temporarily interrupt TV programming with a code and an e-mail address displayed only. AFNK is seeking viewer support by asking viewers to write to the e-mail address provided, informing AFNK of the code and their location. Codes will
be changed every few hours over the 48-hour period, and viewers should send an e-mail each time they see a new code. The purpose of the test is to attempt to determine how many households in Korea view AFN Prime Pacific using the OTA broadcast, instead of using the Direct-To-
Home satellite service or an on-base cable service. DTH and on-base cable viewers will not see the codes or experience any disruption of programming. AFNKs OTA signal will be terminated Dec. 31, 2012. Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, the only way to receive AFN television services will be by DTH or on-base cable. For more information, contact Mr. Song Sam Choi, AFN Korea Director of Network Operations, at DSN 724-3872 or Commercial (02) 7914-3872, or e-mail at song.choi@ afn.dma.mil. 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. USAG Red Cloud Assault on MP: Subject was observed intoxicated. Upon arrival of military police, subject was directed to render his ID card. Subject became belligerent and refused to render his ID card to MP. During identification, he struck an MP and resisted apprehension. A check of his ID card revealed he was under the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages. He was then apprehended and transported to the provost marshals office where he refused to provide a proper breath sample. Due to his level of intoxication, he was processed and released to his unit with instructions to report at a later time. Failure to Pay Just Debt: Subjects 1 and 2 were transported by Victims taxi. Upon arrival to destination Subject 1 fled. Subject 2 then asked the driver to take him to another location. Upon arrival, Subject 2 entered his barracks room to get funds and did not return to pay the taxi fare. He was apprehended and transported to the provost marshals office where he was administered a blood-alcohol test, with a result of .127 percent blood-alcohol content. Due to his level of intoxication, he was processed and released to his unit with instructions to report at a later time. At a different time Subject 1 reported to the PMO where he admitted to the offense. Estimated Cost of Loss is $158.33. USAG Yongsan Aggravated Assault: Subjects 1, 2 and 3 were involved in a verbal altercation with their Victim which turned physical, when Subject 1 struck Victim in the face with a glass bottle, which caused him to fall to the ground. Subjects 1, 2, and 3 then struck their Victim several times in his face and chest with closed hands and feet. All three subjects were apprehended by Korean National Police were and transported to the KNP Station, where they were released into MP custody. They were then placed on international hold, processed and released to their units. USAG Daegu Possession and Use of Marijuana: Subject was observed by his unit member in possession of a bag which contained what was suspected to be Marijuana. Further, the unit member reported throughout the past month, he has smelled an odor of Marijuana on several occasions which emitted from the bathroom he shared with the Subject. A search of Subjects barracks room revealed the presence of drug paraphernalia, which contained burned residue. Investigation continues.
Pictured here are the tombs of An Changho and his wife, Lee Hyeryon in Dosan Park. Dosan Park was built in 1973 to commemorate Dosan An Changho's patriotism and his achievements as an educator. An Changho was a Korean independence activist, reformer, educator and politician. He organized and led the Korean-American immigrant community in the United States, with Heungsadan (Young Korean Academy) and Gukminhoe. He was also a key member of the founding provisional government of the Republic of Korea from April 1919. The statue of An Changho is the central feature of the park, circled by walking trails. Nearby office workers come here to take walks during their lunch break. The park is open free for everyone and is very popular among overseas visitors. To get there take subway Line 3 to Apgujeong Station. Take Exit 3 and walk 15 minutes. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jeong Yee-taek
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Mark Hagelin, information and referral program coordinator at the Camp Casey Army Community Service Center, assists a displaced family member during the family assistance center exercise May 3. The exercise was designed to test the ACS-run family assistance centers ability to respond to an emergency. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
A newly arrived Soldier waits to sign for some kitchenware from the lending closet in the Army Community Service Center at Camp Casey. U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
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Brig. Gen. Kelly J. Thomas, the assistant division commander, 2nd Infantry Division, watches as ROK Soldiers lay a wreath during a ceremony May 27 commemorating the Battle of Chipyeong-ni, in Jipyeong-ri. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Dator
the past as long as we can continue to honor the memory of those who came before us and learn from their example. During the ceremony local Korean school children watched attentively as representatives from each country laid wreaths to the slow-paced, minorchord laden music of the ROK 20th Mechanized Infantry Division Band. Some veterans gave a tearful salute to the monuments commemorating those that died. Some call the Korean War the Forgotten War, said Korean War veteran and Gilbert, Pa. native, John F. Howard Jr. Its nice to see recognition for a period in history many folks dont know about. After the ceremony, veterans answered questions from active duty Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, based out of Camp Humphreys. For one Soldier, the memorial was a lesson in history and a chance to pay respects to the Soldiers that came before her. It was an emotional and eyeopening experience, said Pfc. Andrea L. Staley, a Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. native and a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer assigned to E Co., 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd CAB. Theres a lot of history here that young Soldiers dont know about. We can really learn from these veterans, she said. x
here, along with expanded computer labs and testing centers. We are looking forward to offering more classes for Soldiers. While all the Soldiers at the event were recognized for their efforts, one helicopter mechanic from D Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment was named as the top Warrior scholar. It seemed like no one was tracking my effort, studying all weekend while most of the Soldiers were enjoying their time off post, but now I feel like all my hard work is paying off, said Spc. Emmanuel Adu-Gyamfi. I always wanted to have a Master of Business Administration and the Army gave me the opportunity. Warrior University is a really good program since it not only improves one as an individual, but the Army as an organization. Students will apply the knowledge they earned from class in their work. The Bronx, N.Y., native added that the basic leadership and management skills he learned while earning his MBA have helped him be a better squad leader. I recommended the program to all of the newcomers in my company and seven Soldiers have actually enrolled as students, he said. I hope many Soldiers can utilize the great opportunity they are given. x
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The musical cover group Enzuma performs a rock song at Camp Caseys Hanson pool May 27 during the May Festival. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
Pvt. Dimitri Balmer, Co. A, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery, shows he can walk on water during Camp Caseys May Fest. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
Staff Sgt. Vic Tapong, Company E, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion, and his children, Ken and Victoria take aim during a game contest to win a prize during Camp Caseys May Fest, May 27. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
Children bask in the new splish and splash built adjacent to the Hanson pool during the grand re-opening ceremony May 27. The $1.5 million project also added a water slide, and wooden deck with tables and chairs. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
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(Above) The Yokota team breaks out with a cheer at the opening ceremony May 27; (Below) Staff Sgt. Steven Jacobs from the 8th Maintenance Squadron, Kunsan Air Base gets ready to swing the bat as the softball approaches at Lombardo Field May 28. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Sung-il
teams and 10 female teams - from all over the world such as Shanghai and Japan. U.S. and Korean local teams also took part in the competition. With all the teams in a variety of colorful uniforms lined up along the field, Garrison Commander Col. William Huber delivered opening remarks and recognized sponsors for providing sustainable support for this years world event. We are going to make this more of a bigger and better community event this year with several sponsors. I wish you guys all the best of luck in the PAC Wide tournament and have a great Memorial Day weekend. Among the dozens of matches for the weekend, the game between E9 and O6 on Saturday was one of the main events that set the spectators agog. Families as well as Soldiers gathered around the field and rooted for their husbands, dads, Sergeant Majors and Colonels. The pitcher on the field is Sgt. Maj. David Becker and he is my Sergeant Major. I really want the Sergeant Majors team, E9, to win today, said Sgt. 1st Class. Freida Carter, Army Reserve Advisor at Eighth U.S. Army. See PACWIDE, Page 12
Command Sgt. Maj. Andres Ortiz at United Nations Command Security Battalion - Joint Security Area wins both Best Sound System and Best Overall categories with his 2009 BMW 5M Series at the 2011 USAG Yongsan Auto & Cycle Show May 28. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jeong Yee-taek
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Starting June 20, 8th Army PT Run Routes go into effect from 6:30-7:30 a.m. each duty day. All of Camp Coiner, 8th Army Drive and 10th Corps Blvd from 8th Army Drive to Williams Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic. -Courtesy photo
YONGSAN GARRISON - U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan announced that the 8A Physical Training routes go into effect as of June 20 to allow Soldiers to conduct formation run safely. The new regulation will be effective from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. each duty day, except on either holidays or military training holidays. Personnel are
route overpass and Physical Readiness Training Area 8A Designates User. This is all about supporting the Installation Management Commands new Campaign Plan, said U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander Col. William Huber. A key part of this plan is supporting Soldier, Family and Civilian readiness. For more information, visit facebook.com/youryongsan or call 7385151, DPTMS. x
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FILAM Yongsan Dance Troupe performs a traditional dance during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Observance at the South Post Movie Theater, May 26. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
From what my husband has told me with him being on two deployments and we have been in Korea for over 2 years now. When your out and about make sure you use sunscreen protection!
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YONGSAN GARRISON - 175th Financial Management Center celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Soldiers, Civilians and Family members packing the seats at the South Post Movie Theater May 26. The first Asian Pacific American Heritage Week was celebrated in May 1979. In 1992, the week was expanded to a month-long recognition when President George Bush signed a law permanently designating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Each May, our Nation celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Our AAPI communities have
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roots that span the globe, but their stories of striving and success are uniquely American. Today, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a profound impact on our society as leaders in all facets of American life, thriving as athletes and public servants, entrepreneurs and artists. The ceremony kicked off with Lt. Col. Kyle Stokes, Deputy Director for the 175th FMC reading the Presidential Proclamation. After the reading of the Presidential Proclamation, FILAM Yongsan Dance Troupe, the Filipino American dance group, performed a traditional dance called Tinikling. Tinikling is the most popular and best known of the Philippine dances and honored as the Philippine national dance. Dancers imitated the tinikling birds legendary grace and See HERITAGE MONTH, Page 12
Keeping alertness toward our enemy is very important. Also, We should notice who is our enemy and we never neglect basic training.
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I wanna comment about safe driving cause Seoul, Korea is where has heavy traffic and there are diffrent rule with americas rule.
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Whether your in Afganistan, Iraq,the Republic of Korea, Germany or anywhere overseas. Situational awareness is key. You may find your self in a situation that your unsure of and at times scary. The important thing to do is remain calm and revert back to your training. The military doesnt make us go to all these classes for no reason so be safe, have fun, and always trust your instincts.
Seoul American Elementary School students from Mrs. McCrays 4th grade class on a field trip to Everland at Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. 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 Yongsasn PAO team
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The tournament lasted till Sunday and all the participants and visitors were invited to an award ceremony and celebration BBQ on the last day of the event on Monday. First place team awards for mens and womens double elimination championships went to Scraps and Gyeongnam respectively.
Garrison Yongsan and the Installation Management Community supports all Soldiers, Families and Army Civilians with quality programs and safe communities that meet their needs, said Huber. We are keeping our promise to make Yongsan a place where community members can thrive.x
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speed by skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles. Tinikling means bamboo dance in English. Guest speaker for the event was Rear Admiral Peter Gumataotao, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Korea. He introduced himself as a native of Sinajana, Guam. Starting with saying hello in many other languages, Gumataotao then touched on a variety of topics including diversity, leadership, empowerment and beyond. Col. Carolyn Sharpe, Director of the 175th FMC thanked Gumataotao by presenting a replica of a traditional Korean bell. Asian Pacific Islander Americans have been in the United States for over 150 years; however, little is known about their history, said Sharpe. Asian Pacific Islander American affixes a common label to a vast array of ethnic groups. The common American perception tends to lump
all Asians together into one racial group, without distinct ethnic and cultural differences. The term actually identifies individuals from at least 29 different countries, each with a unique historical and cultural heritage of its own. Today Admiral Gumataotao has given us a different perspective on Asian Pacific Americans and his experiences within the Military. He exemplifies how understanding of other cultures can enhance our Military readiness and build teams. It also shows how diversity can make us a better organization when we interact and work well with others, she added. This is all about supporting the Installation Management Commands new Campaign Plan, said U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander Col. William Huber. A key part of this plan is supporting Soldier, Family and Civilian readiness. x
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an anticipated greater saving in years to follow, said Weston. Before the September migration begins, the user, their Information Management Officer, and their IT personnel will need to ensure their system is prepped for the migration, Weston said. There are a couple small system applications that are required on the users system; installation of these applications, if not already installed, will be transparent to the user. The user
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SINGAPORE The United States will maintain its strong presence and robust military engagement policy in Asia under any circumstances, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here. In a speech Saturday morning at the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual Asia security summit hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Gates said the United States is a Pacific nation, and that requires the United States to sustain its allies while maintaining a robust military engagement and deterrent posture across the Pacific Rim. This is Gates fifth and final speech as defense secretary at the dialogue, as he is retiring at the end of the month. A record 18 defense ministers from around the region attended the conference. The U.S. posture commitment has been a bedrock principle of the United States over the past 50 years, the secretary said, and far from pulling out or retrenching, the United States will demonstrate the flexibility needed to enhance engagement in Asia. America will update its relationships with the nations of the region, develop new capabilities and transform its defense posture to meet todays challenges, he added. The fact is that the breadth and intensity of U.S. engagement in Asia has
Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Liang Guanglie meets with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore during the 10th International Institute for Strategic Studies Asia Security Summit, June 3. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie Cullen
grown significantly in recent years, the secretary said, even during a time of economic uncertainty and major military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. leaders have consulted with Asian leaders often, Gates noted. This trip, for example, marks Gates seventh trip to the region in 18 months. Indeed, one of the most striking and surprising changes Ive observed during my travels to Asia is the widespread desire across the region for stronger military-to-military relationships with the United States much more so than during my last time in government 20 years ago, he said. U.S. engagement in Asia has been guided by a set of enduring principles that have fostered the economic growth and stability of the region, Gates said. These principles, supported by both U.S. major political parties, include free and open commerce; a just international order that emphasizes rights and responsibilities of nations
and fidelity to the rule of law; and open access by all to the global commons of sea, air, space, and now, cyberspace. The principles also embrace resolving conflict without the use of force, he said. American defense engagement from forward-deployed forces to exercises with regional partners will continue to play an indispensable role in the stability of the region, Gates said. The United States commitment to Japan and South Korea is absolute, but America will, in consultation with Japanese and South Korean leaders, modernize basing arrangements, he added. Meanwhile, the secretary said, America will do more and expand into other areas in nontraditional ways. Weve taken a number of steps towards establishing a defense posture across the Asia-Pacific that is more geographically distributed, operationally resilient, and politically sustainable, the secretary said. The military posture proposed will maintain American presence in Northeast Asia while enhancing U.S. presence in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean area, he said. U.S. and Australian officials are examining expanding opportunities for both militaries to train and operate together including alliance arrangements that would allow for more combined defense activities and shared use of facilities, Gates said. x
Their missions were extremely dangerous and many of the fighters never made it back to South Korea. All together more than 40,000 individuals fought in the 8240th, which were responsible for the recovery of 14 downed U.S. and British pilots and the identification of enemy forces that aided UN efforts. The indirect effect of the missions conducted by the 8240th was that the North Koreans and Chinese kept over 75,000 of their forces in rear areas and along the shorelines in order to prevent further attacks. The 8240th Veterans Association and SOCKOR recognized the efforts of all the members of the 8240th that served their nation and the United States military. x
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TANGO Security Force Executive Officer Capt. John J. Pisano said the games are conducted here annually to increase awareness of the U.S. militarys role on the Korean Peninsula. We are doing this by creating a safe and family friendly environment between the U.S. and ROK, along with family and friends, young and old, said Pisano, a Tuckerton, N.J., resident. This event also allows families and friends to participate and interact with other Korean families and gives them all a better understanding of what the U.S. Army does. According to TANGO Security Force Commander Capt. David K. Cho, the signature summer event hit the target again in spite of a somewhat misty start. Im glad the weather pulled through, said Cho, originally from Fullerton, Calif. Its a beautiful day and I think everybody is having a good time. x
barbecue lunch, the TANGO Security Force Tae Kwon Do Team performed a gravity defying demonstration, chopping through more wood than a group of lumberjacks. Next up, the 142nd Military Police Company Military Working Dog unit unleashed another crowd pleasing demonstration. Their German Shepherd Ares and Belgian Malinois Mickey awed the audience with their ability to fetch padded perpetrators. Staff Sgt. Christopher Adams, the handler for 10-year-old Ares, said summertime is the busy season for working dog demonstrations in Korea. It brings awareness to the public on what we do, said Adams, an Inverness, Fla., native, and we get to
show off our dogs. The games were held with the support of many organizations and individuals, including Tommy Kim, Special Troops Battalion-Korea, TANGO Security Force, Boy Scout Troop 82 Korea and the Angels Korean Airsoft team.
Left: A TANGO Security Forces member demolishes numerous boards with a single head butt, Saturday. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Nam Seong-hyun
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10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Stone Chapel Stanley Chapel West Casey Chapel Warrior Chapel Crusader Chapel Hovey Chapel Memorial Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Camp Liturgical Sunday Traditional Sunday Contemporary Sunday Sunday Sunday Nondenominational Sunday Gospel Sunday Mision Pentecostal Hispana Sunday United Pentecostal Sunday 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel CRC Warrior Chapel Stone Chapel KATUSA Tuesday 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 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 Memorial Chapel
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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 6 p.m.
CRC Warrior Chapel West Casey Chapel Camp Hovey Chapel West Casey Chapel
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 South Post Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel South Post Chapel
The Command Chaplains Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war. Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at: http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information
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Story and Photos by Kevin Jackson kevin.b.jackson1@korea.army.mil
NAMYANGJU Adventure travel can be a budget buster, but a short drive to the Mongolia Culture Town here offers an alternative and is an unbeatable bargain. Greeting visitors at the entrance is an imposing statue of Genghis Kahn (1162-1227) the father of Mongolia, who conquered nearly half of Asia. The exhibition hall with its 800 artifacts is a veritable treasure chest of Mongol culture containing kitchenware, clothing from some of the 20 Mongol tribes, musical instruments, ceremonial masks, childrens toys, weapons, tughrik currency and more. Among the most impressive items are a large mural depicting nomads, hunters and a marriage ceremony, and a book chronicling the life of Genghis Kahn. Tour guide Rinchinbadam Riki Jamsranjav said Kahns image in the book is believed to be the most accurate. Display information is in Korean only so bring a Korean friend. In the experience hall, children have an opportunity to play Mongolian board games made of sheeps wool and bones, read books and watch a video. Adults can try on traditional Mongolian clothing and play an instrument such as the horse head violin or morin khuur. A history museum chronicles the life
A nine-piece ensemble performs traditional Mongolian music, including throat singing, during a folk art performance at the Mongolia Culture Town in Namyangju June 4.
of Kahn and the Mongol Empire through today and the ecology museum documents the discovery of dinosaur bones in the Gobi Desert and has mounted animals. While these are all interesting, the folk art performance is the showpiece and is not to be missed. The 19-member troupe, who were all recruited from Mongolia, provide a dazzling performance of dance and music dressed in traditional attire. The unique throat singing or khoomi is unlike anything you will ever hear and is amazing. The Mongolia Horse Theater shows off some of the Mongols renowned horsemanship skills. The 12 member cast, which includes acrobats, provides spectators an enjoyable action-packed 40-minute performance. Jamsranjav highly recommends both shows because they capture the essence of Mongols, who she said are sometimes misunderstood. Mongolian people live in a vast land and because of it they have a generous mind, she said. They are kind and try to treat their guests like family. If you work up an appetite, dont miss the traditional Mongolian food. The barbecued sheep meat and vegetables sauted in a mildly sweet sauce and large crescentshaped fried mandu are tasty and two excellent choices. So if you cant make a trip to central Asia, get a Korean friend and head to Mongolia Culture Town, and dont forget your camera. x
Two members of the Horse Show Theater show off some of the renowned Mongol horsemanship skills during a 40-minute performance at Mongolia Culture Town.
The Details
Hours: Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m., March to November and 9 a.m.-6 p.m., December through February. Closed on Mondays. Admission: Village is 2,000 won for adults, 1,000 won for Soldiers and teenagers, 500 won for children 7-12 years, and free for kids 6 years and below and senior citizens over 64. Folk Art Show cost is 4,000 won for adults, 2,000 won for Soldiers and teenagers, 500 won for children, and free for kids and senior citizens. There are two shows daily, except July and August when there are three. Mongolia Horse Theater has two shows daily and the cost is the same. Address: Namyangju, Sudong-myeon, Naebang-ri 250 (enter address in GPS).
The inside of a traditional Mongolian tent-like home - called a ger - is a simple dwelling well-suited for the countrys extreme climate and nomadic lifestyle on its vast plains.
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The concept strikes a balance between operational and institutional training requirements and offers different ways to train beyond 2012 that will maintain current capabilities while producing the next generation of agile, ready forces. A centerpiece of the Army Training Concept is Tradocs Training Brain. This blend of capabilities, systems, networks and data repositories directly from the Joint Training Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Operations Integration Center puts soldiers smack in the middle of realistic operational environments. It allows us to pull [a] stream of real-world data from current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, declassify it, and use it to build realistic scenarios to support training throughout the Army, Dempsey wrote. In addition, the Army is using the Training Brain to create videos based on recent battles and operations to make them accessible on the Army Training Network. Soldiers can use this as a tool to facilitate their own learning, whether theyre in a schoolhouse environment, conducting home-station training or even deployed, Dempsey wrote. Meanwhile, the general said, Training Brain is helping the Army evolve massive, multiplayer online role-playing games. These provide a forum for soldiers and leaders to interact and collaborate using common scenarios in a virtual environment -- not only with soldiers within their own units, but across the Army. x
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CAMP HUMPHREYS Much of the work that went into a dinner June 3 at the Community Activity Center was done, fittingly enough, by volunteers. The buffet meal and awards presentation recognized those who have impacted the quality of life for Soldiers, Families, and civilians here. This year, 2,064 volunteers contributed 80,000 hours to 132 organizations. Those volunteers include five persons who were given awards at the dinner. The recipents were: Staff Sgt. Jason Bauer, Active Duty Volunteer of the Year; Sgt. Lee, Dong-woong, KATUSA Soldier Volunteer of the Year; Tenesha Bernard, Family Member Volunteer of the Year; Christina Mann, Youth Volunteer of the Year; and Michael Tatum, Retiree Volunteer of the Year. The 4-2 Attack Battalion received Volunteer Unit of the Year recognition. But while these awardees left with a glass trophy, all volunteers were recognized. We know the important role volunteers play in the lives of Soldiers and Families, said Suzanne James, Army Community Service director for United States Army Garrison Humphreys. Tonight, we cel-
Attendees have a buffet dinner prior to the awards presentation. U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
Jimmy Smith,a financial readiness specialist with Army Community Service, presents a flower to Grace Muna during a volunteer appreciation ceremony June 3 at the Community Activity Center. The ceremony recognized the more than 80,000 hours of service put in by Camp Humphreys volunteers in the past year. U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
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No more Yongsan trips; applications processed at One Stop Building
By Pvt. Han, Jae-ho han.jaeho@korea.army.mil
CAMP HUMPHREYS Most persons wanting a passport will no longer have to travel to Yongsan. The process can now be done on the second floor of the One Stop Building (Bldg. 544), in the Transportation Division Passport Office. Thats because the office has been designated a military passport acceptance agency by the U.S. Department of State. This applies to official, no-fee (dependent) and tourist passports. Diplomatic passport applications must still be submitted to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. The Transportation Division Passport Office does not produce passports, but acts as a courier to and from the Embassy. Office personnel provide services such as applications for all minors and first-time adult applications, renewals, adding pages to a passport, name changes, data corrections, limited Passport book replacement, A3 visas, and Status of Forces Agreement stamps. It can also assist with consular reports of birth and Social Security card applications. However, the office can only process newborn applications if both parents are U.S. citizens. For more information, call 7538557, or visit http://humphreys.korea. army.mil/Passports. x
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If you were going to walk into the village tonight - and I wouldnt recommend it - but if you did, you would see BOSS Soldiers who agree to stay sober and watch for Soldiers who have too much do drink, Moore said. He also noted the Army Family Action Plan, a town hall meeting on steroids, which brings good ideas to us and good results, including some of which have spread through the Army. Lieutenant Col. Thomas Rowell, commander of 4-2 Attack Battalion, spoke about why volunteering was important and how to do it. He noted that his unit has Soldiers with advanced degrees and it would be poor leadership to not take advantage of it. Its also important to show what right looks like to first-time Soldiers and how to go
about it. The units efforts include the Good Neighbor Program, where Soldiers work with Korean civilians in area beautification, English language programs, and orphanages. Rowell said the program is one of his units top five priorities and that the program leader has a seat at the table during unit meetings, highlighting its importance. x
Leaders from United States Army Garrison Humphreys and volunteer awardees hold a check denoting what the number of hours volunteers put in would be worth monetarily at the Community Activity Center on June 3. U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
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K-16 AIR BASE Soldiers from the 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, and Koreas 601st Aviation Battalion and 703rd Special Attack Regiment conducted a combined air assault here despite the event being cancelled just two days earlier due to torrential rains.
Republic of Korea commandos from the 703rd Special Attack Regiment unload from a ROK UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 601st ROK Aviation Battalion at K-16 Air Base during a combined air assault. The ROK Soldiers were dropped into a scenario driven training environment and then extracted by the both the ROK and U.S. aviation units. Courtesy photo
ments to the original air assault with the ROK Army, McPeake said. The lessons learned from a combined operation are far too important to miss a chance to train with our ROK counterparts, so we made the necessary adjustments and two days later both sides were ready to go. The crucial adjustment was to the staging area, he added. We had to move it from TAA Tom to the flight line here, so we cooperated with the ROK 15th Composite Wing, also stationed here, to free up the flight line while the operation was taking place, McPeake said. We didnt have much time to give them notice, but somehow within 48 hours they were able to make it happen. During the air assault, 27 U.S. and ROK UH-60 Black Hawks dropped about 270 ROK commandos from the 703rd Special Attack Regiment into a scenario-driven training environment and then came back to extract the commandos two hours later. During the drop, six ROK AH-1 Cobras provided route reconnaissance and protective cover. In all, 36 U.S. and ROK helicopters were used. With that many birds in the air, the success of the operation really hinges on timing to make sure that everybody is in rhythm, and despite all of the last minute adjustments we were able to sync with the ROK 601st Aviation Battalion without any problems, McPeake said. Lieutenant Col. Erik Gilbert, the commander of 2-2, echoed the sentiment. The air assault was the culmination of more than five months of detailed planning and training with our ROK counterparts, Gilbert said. Being able to conduct an emergency extraction, then recover and meet the objective within ten seconds of the designated time is the direct result of hard, realistic training at the company level. That hard, realistic training has been noticed by those outside the battalion. In May, the Army Aviation Association of America named 2-2 its Outstanding Aviation Battalion of the Year for the Korean peninsula. x
Soldiers and Families visit the Cheonan Memorial on May 30. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Austin Liu
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DAEGU GARRISON Fun in the sun doesnt always have to mean a day at the beach. On June 3, members from around the USAG Daegu and Southeast Hub donned their summer hats and walking shoes and joined in a Good Neighbor event that kept them out and about the Korea countryside all day. The day-long tour, hosted by USAG Daegu Public Affairs, was made possible thanks to the generous support and donations made by Korean Foreigner Tourist Facility Association, Daegu branch who provided community participants with transportation and traditional Korean meals that included everything from bulgoki to bibim-bap. The Good Neighbor cultural tour consisted of approximately 60 individuals from around the Southeast Hub. The day began with buses departing Camp Walker and Camp Carroll heading to Daedun Mountain. The three-hour drive from Daegu gave the Soldiers, family members and civilians on the tour a chance to see Korea beyond the installation gates. All along the way excitement grew as the U.S. and Korean participants anxiously awaited the various events scheduled for the day. Reaching their destination in record time, members of the tour group were in awe of the sights and sounds as they approached the tiny town around the base of the mountains. For an up close and personal view, a cable car ride was a must. For those craving an even more picturesque view, there were the eternal stairs. A participant on the tour, Deidric Cave, USA, Ret., called the experience simply awesome. I came along to experience this cultural event and to take photos of the various sites. I have not been disappointed. This is a great way to see Korea and experience its culture, he said. Daedun Mountain, and the great meals were not the only part of the Good Neighbor outing. After a brief rest that allowed for more mingling
Jeonju Hanok Village rooftops appear dress-right-dress as they take over the city landscape. U.S. Army photos by Mary Grimes
and interacting among the tour group, buses headed to the Hite Beer Factory located in Jeonju. That portion of the tour was much anticipated as the curious tourists wanted to catch a glimpse of how the golden brew is made. A walk through of the huge facility revealed some interesting facts about how Hite beer is processed, packaged, and distributed. A final destination remaining, the days tour had not yet worn down the fed, full and feisty group. Approaching their last stop, the group was met by a tour guide as they paused to take in the beauty of Jeonju Hanok Village, and Jeondong Catholic church. The traditional Korean settings were visible for as far as the eye could see. Traditional buildings and their impressive rooftops dotted the hot and humid landscape. Andrew Allen, a participant in the tour was in awe of the setting. He called the day unforgettable. It was fun. I like the chance to get away from the installation. Going on tours like this is kind of fun. You have all the different kinds of people going on the trip, so you get to enjoy the day with other people from the base, he said. Another Good Neighbor event had gone smoothly. Said Allen, The event It was nicely organized, and I didnt have to worry about anything or doing anything just relax and go out. I enjoyed good food and good company. Also I want to recommend this kind of tour especially to our young and single Soldiers. I think they would really enjoy this trip in many ways. Its a cultural experience and exchange that
YongHwa Hamaker (right), checks out some Korean traditional vegetables to be used later for cooking. Hamaker was one of 60 USAG Daegu community members to participate in a June 3 Good Neighbor event. U.S. Army photos by Mary Grimes
Historial Jeondong Catholic church is located in the Jeonju Hanok Village U.S. Army photos by Mary Grimes
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Fire Hydrant Testing From June 20 to July 1, the Fire Dept. will be testing fire hydrant flow rates in the Walker, Henry, and George areas. During the testing, sediments that have collected in the water lines are often disturbed causing bath, toilet or tap water to appear brownish in color. This discolored water has the potential to discolor white clothing. Residents are cautioned to reframe from washing clothing during this period or check the appearance of the water prior to washing clothing. As always, please do not park in front of any fire hydrant. Parking is prohibited within 20 feet of any fire hydrant. Say it on ICE Ever wonder if your voice is heard. Say it on ICE, were listening. Fill out an online comment card today our response is guaranteed. http://ice.disa mil Night Glow Golf Tournament Cant get enough golf from dawn til dusk? Sign up for the Evergreen Night Glow Tournament at Evergreen Golf Course, June 24, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. If your game isnt up to par during the day, may be you play better at night. Entry fee is $15 and space is limited. Call 764-4628 for more information. Texas Holdem Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Camp Carroll Hideaway Club. Weekly prizes for the top 3 players. $20 per person. Free meal for players. Points awarded for every 8 weeks of play toward the final game and a $1,000 prize. Calll 765-8574 for more information. 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. 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. China Beijing Tour Visit the Great Wall, Tienanmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Heaven Temple and enjoy a silk Street Market Shopping Tour as well. From July 2 to July 5. $740 for an Adult (2 people p/ room) ($610-child under 12). $300-Infant under 24 months. $840-Adult Single Occupancy room. For more information call 764-4124.
The U.S. Army in Korea 2011 paintball championship was held at U.S. Army Garrison Daegus Camp Carroll Paintball Range May 14 and 15. Contestants representing all four of Installation Management Command Koreas Garrisons, Humphreys, Yongsan and Red Cloud as well as USAG Daegu, showed off their ducking, scrambling, hiding, ambush and shooting skills over the newest paintball range on the peninsula. There was some inexperience which came out as the event progressed, but this was understandable as it was the first time the Camp Carroll range hosted. However whatever hiccups there may have been were overcome by the passion and excitement provided by the BOSS Soldiers, and theres no reason to doubt the next Army in Korea Paintball Championships will be even better. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Min-jae An Auction for the Daegu Community Association, led by Betsy Lizotte, the DCA president, was held at the Evergreen Community Club May 21. Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Harvey, 19th ESC Commanding General (left) and Col. Kathleen A. Gavle, Commander, USAG Daegu, participated the event as guest auctioneers. DCA is run by volunteer spouses and community members to raise funds for Family members and Soldiers for college scholarships. The auction raised approximately $8,000 toward a very worthy cause. U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
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The bad days need not to be all bad, they can be good days
By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Milton Johnson USAG Daegu Garrison Chaplain
DAEGU GARRISON What were your best days and years in life? The days I am talking about are the days when you think of them, they make the whole year look like a good year. Let me guess, I would say the days that brought you great happiness. Maybe the day you got married, or the day your child was born. Perhaps it was the time you left your last duty station, or the week you reported to your gaining unit for a new assignment. Possibly, it was when you moved into a new home, or saw your child graduate from school or college. Perchance a retreat that turned out to be the best vacation ever tops the list. Perhaps a promotion headed the list. Surely, those are the kinds of memories that when we look back at them they determine whether a year turned out to be a good year or not. Would it shock you terribly if I propose that you evaluate a good year not according to events of pleasure but according to experiences of challenge and afflictions? Would it sound dreadfully pious if I suggested that the best days and years are not the ones of unbroken
sunshine, but dark days when trouble or disappointment clouded your sky and obstructed your view? Now that we are almost completely through the second quarter of the new year we would do well to soak our souls in that sonorous psalm which frankly faces up to the littleness of time and the greatness of eternity. In the midst of majestic phrases that reflect on the fleeting nature of human life the psalmist offers this remarkable prayer; Make us glad for as many days that you have afflicted us, for as many
years as we have seen trouble Ps 90:15. The apostle Paul did that with his bad days and he had plenty of them. For some reason he fairly flung a catalog of his sufferings in the face of Christians at Corinth when he said; we are afflicted in every way perplexedpersecuted struck downalways carrying in the body the death of Jesus. Then he said, but we do not lose heart. Why? Because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things unseen are eternal. That is how Paul reacted to his aff lictions. He did not allow them to crush and embitter him, but he looked beyond them to the things that really matter - those eternally real and imperishable values of the spirit that the world cannot destroy or death take away. By doing so, his worst days became his best days. We do not have to be reminded that there will be good days and bad days we know that. Neither do we have to be reminded that the bad days neednt be all bad they can be good days. They can even be our best days if they bring out our finest qualities of character and strengthen our ties with other people and bring us into closer touch with the eternal God. x
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Paula Henderson, General Manager, Korea Southern Exchange reviews issues and policies regarding day-to-day operations of the Exchange.
to work for short time because my children were small. So I went to store when it opened -- It was a much smaller place than here. I applied for the job and I got it. Once I did, I loved it. My husband was in the Air Force, and I was able to move whenever he moved. Being able to work with the Exchange has been what I like to think of as a way of Giving back to the people that served my husband while he was in the military. I thought it was wonderful to be able to serve them. He is now retired from the Air Force, and I continue to find working for the Exchange as a great way of giving back. Q: How challenging is a position like this especially for a woman? A: In the old days it used to be more challenging for a woman than it is now. Except nowadays women are in higher positions and its much easier. Even in the military they were very respectable of the fact that a woman is doing this job. It is a very challenging job. Korea has to be most challenging for me, because of the cultural differences. However, they respect me and they work very well.
Sfc. Mitchell Khadijah (right), a customer at the Camp Walker Main Exchange shakes hands with Paula Henderson, General Manager, Korea Southern Exchange. Henderson is often seen at Exchange outlets, interacting with customers (Left).
Paula Henderson, General Manager, Korea Southern Exchange discusses with Kim, Yong-il (center) and Yi, Chin (right), Cashier Checker, at the Camp Walker Main Exchange, store improvements and customer service issues (Right).
Cancer Survivor takes part in annual Relay for Life Cancer Walk
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DAEGU GARRISON Daegu and the Southeast Hub community held its annual Relay for Life Cancer Walk June 3, on Camp Walker. This event was very moving, especially for those whose lives have been touched by cancer. The event, which ran through the night, consisted of relay teams hoping to raise money that would be donated towards finding a cure for cancer. One team in particular, was led by ovarian cancer survivor Wanda Rosa. Rosa was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006. She fought it aggressively before finally beating the disease in 2008. Now, she looks at life from a different perspective. She said, I love life and I try and live every day to the fullest. Determined to make a difference, Rosa stayed at the Camp Walker relay site all night. She supported the event by holding a fundraiser selling food and T-shirts to participants. At the end of the day, she was happy to report having raised more than one thousand dollars. I am so happy about the outcome of this entire event. If I had a wish, it would be that more and more people would get involved. These types of events help keep cancer awareness alive, expressed Rosa. When asked how cancer has changed her life, the survivor replied, I always keep a smile on my face because God is good and has blessed me. I truly am thankful for that. Rosa now makes time to encourage others who are taking on the cancer battle. She said, Never give up. Live life to the fullest, and every day thank God for all your daily blessings. x
Cancer survivor Wanda Rosa walks down to accept her Survivor flowers, as community members from around USAG Daegu and the Southeast Hub recognize her during the Annual Cancer Relay Walk held on Camp Walker, June 3.
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