Morning Calm Korea Weekly, July 29, 2011

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Alliance sharpens aviation edge

By Cpl. Tim Oberle 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, Korea The 4th Attack Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade participated in an exercise July 19 with the Republic of Korea 107th Aviation Attack Battalion near Pocheon here. The exercise was part of the 4-2nd Aviation adherence to guidance from 8th Army to conduct combined training with the ROK military to strengthen the alliance and improve the war-fighting capabilities of our two militaries, said Lt. Col. Thomas Rowell, commander of 4-2nd Aviation. Conducting combined operations like this one helps our battalion work towards that next level in addition to our regularly scheduled gunnery qualifications and independent operations, added Rowell. For Rowell, conducting combined operations has helped to identify areas where his battalion can improve when working with ROK Army units. We find that we have many similarities and we only need to refine our techniques, said Rowell. We dont have to create new ones. We just have to synchronize our already existing operations. Synchronization is the key when dealing with language barriers and different systems and protocols. Leading up to the exercise, 4-2nd
Warrant officer Han Gyu-min, cobra pilot from the ROK 107th Aviation Attack Battalion, prepares an AH-1 Cobra for a combined exercise with the 4th Attack Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment July 19 at the Rodrigeuz Live Fire Complex near Pocheon, South Korea. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Tim Oberle
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Armys top energy advisor visits Koreas installations

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By Russell Wicke russell.a.wicke@us.army.mil

HUMPHREYS GARRISON The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment made an appearance in Korea this week to get a better idea on how garrisons here can reduce the amount of energy used and increase operating efficiencies. The Honorable Katherine Hammack visited Garrisons Yongsan, Daegu, Red Cloud and Camp Carroll, but spent a significant amount of time at Camp Humphreys, the Armys only 21st century garrison. Her main message: Energy efficiency is mission critical. The purpose of my visit is to better understand the Yongsan Relocation Plan and [get an idea of]
the growth opportunities here, she said Tuesday. Certainly one of the things were focused on is reducing our footprint in Korea and moving out of some of the high-cost areas in Seoul. Hammack mentioned the relocation to Humphreys is a significant advance in the effort to reduce the Armys footprint in Korea because it groups soldiers and like missions together. The result of this would be an increase in efficiencies she said, because services can be isolated to fewer areas. Camp Humphreys is perhaps one of the leading bases in what Hammack calls going green. She mentioned going green involves three areas: energy, water and waste. The idea is that if the Army reduces the first two, the third will subsequently be reduced as well.
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cies, common flight coordination centers, a Flight Information Publications ICHON, Korea A verification program and memorandum of agreeupdates to UNC/CFC/USFK ment between the Repubpublications as required. lic of Korea Army Aviation Bae and Macdonald have Operations Command and worked together on this U.S. Forces Korea was signed agreement since they were here July 22 to enhance aircolonels. space management for rotaThe two leaders called ry wing operations in South the agreement a significant Korea. milestone. The agreement was This is more than eating signed by Maj. Gen. John lunch and having a converA. MacDonald, United Na- Maj. Gen. John A. Macdonald (right), U.S. Forces Korea As- sation to show how strong tions Command, Combined sistant Chief of Staff and ROK Army Maj. Gen. Bae Myeong- the alliance is, said MacForces Command and U.S. heon, commander of the ROK Army Aviation Operations Com- donald. I have to thank my Forces Korea Assistant Chief mand show an aviation agreement in writing that will enhance friend for his great leaderof Staff (CJ3) and ROK air operations. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Park Young-ho ship in getting us to this Army Maj. Gen. Bae Mypoint. eong-heon, commander of I think it is very meantem personnel had to ensure proper the ROK Army Aviation Operations sequencing and separation. ingful to sign this MOA with you, Command. To mitigate risk and simplify flight great leaders today, said Bae. In the past ROK and U.S. rotary operations, USFK and AAOC repreThis system could contribute to wing aviation assets operated on two sentatives developed a combined air- strengthen the performance of Reseparate route structures with differ- space picture system. public of Korea Army Aviation Opent reporting points, air traffic conThe CAP system consists of a erations Command and also enhance trol frequencies and flight following combined map and route structure, the [U.S.-Korea] alliance by integratprocedures. As a result, air traffic sys- common communication frequen- ing systems. x
Obama certifies military ready for Dont Ask repeal

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON Based on recommendations from military leaders, President Barack Obama has certified to Congress that the U.S. armed forces are prepared for repeal of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell law. There is a 60-day waiting period before the repeal goes into effect, so the law will officially come off the books Sept. 20. After that date, gay service members can be open about their sexual orientation. The president signed the certification and delivered it to Congress July 22. Congress passed the repeal law in December. The legislation gave the military time to prepare the force and said repeal would happen only after the president, the defense secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certified the force as ready for repeal. The Defense Department chartered a repeal implementation team to coordinate the necessary changes to policy and regulations, and to provide education and training to service members. The team worked to ensure the smoothest possible transition for the U.S. military to accommodate and implement this change, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said. The services put together training courses for the force and more than 1.9 million service members have now re-
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ceived that training. DOD and service officials also looked at regulatory and legal changes that repeal entailed. I am comfortable that we have used the findings of the Comprehensive Review Working Group to mitigate areas of concern, and that we have developed the policy and regulations necessary for implementation consistent with standards of military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion and recruiting and retention, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in a written statement. Certification is not the end of the road. The department, the services and the combatant commands must work to train the remainder of the joint force, to monitor our performance as we do so, and to adjust policy where and when needed, Mullen said. The Dont Ask, Dont Tell law went into effect in 1993. It allowed gay and lesbian personnel to serve in the military as long as they were not open about their sexual orientation. On Feb. 2, 2010, Mullen testified to that Senate Armed Services Committee that he believed it was time to repeal the law. Mullen said he believes soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines can handle the changes. My confidence in our ability to accomplish this work rests primarily on the fact that our people are capable, wellled and thoroughly professional, he said in his written statement July 22. x
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President Barack Obama signs the certification stating that the statutory requirements for repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell have been met, in the Oval Office, July 22, 2011. Pictured, from left, are: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta; Kathryn Ruemmler, Counsel to the President and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen. White House Photo by Pete Souza
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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: Investigation revealed the Subject entered the Victims taxi headed for the installation. He and the Victim were involved in a verbal altercation when the Victim requested the Subject to pay 35,000 Won for the taxi fee upfront, which the Subject refused. The Victim pulled over at which time the Subject exited, walked around to the driver side door and struck the Victim in his right eye with a closed fist. Upon arrival of Korean National Police, the Subject was apprehended and transported to the KNP Station. He was processed and released into military police custody. Disrespect to NCO and Officer: The Subject took off his shirt at an off post night club. Upon arrival of military police, the Subject was advised to put his shirt back on. The Subject became belligerent and disrespectful and made several racial comments towards the MPs He was apprehended and transported to the provost marshals office where he was administered a Portable Breath Test, with a result of .209 percent blood alcohol content. He was processed and released to his unit. USAG Humphreys Assault Consummated by Battery: The Subject and Victim 1 were involved in a verbal altercation which turned physical when the Subject grabbed Victim 1 by the neck and struck him in the rib cage with closed fist. The Subject then pulled Victim 2s hair and forced her to the ground. The Subject sustained injuries consisting of scratches to his face and arms, and a head injury and was transported to the hospital. The Subject was transported to the USAG-Humphreys provost marshals office where he was processed and released. USAG Daegu Aggravated Assault: The Subject and Victim were involved in a verbal altercation which turned physical when the Subject struck the Victim in the right side of the face several times with closed fist. The Victim was initially transported to the Troop Medical Clinic, where he was treated for injuries to his forehead, right ear and right side of the face and then transported to an off post hospital for further treatment with results pending. The Subject was transported to the provost marshals office where he was administered a Portable Breath Test, with a result of .11 percent blood alcohol content. Due to his level of intoxication, he was processed and released to his unit.
The Independence Gate (Dongnimmun) was a memorial stone gate built after Gabo Reform (1894-1896) by the Independence Club to pledge their determination for independence. Gabo Reform aimed for internal and systematic reform of the Joseon Government. However, the reform movement was not successful due to the intervention of foreign powers and consequently, a national independence also failed. Koreans then erected the Independence Gate on the site of the Yeongeunmun, where Chinese envoys were received, as a symbol of their continued determination to achieve national independence and freedom without any outside interference. Made of granite, standing 14.28 meters high and 11.48 meters wide, the Independence Gate has a rainbow-shaped gate at its center. A pair of Korean national flags is also carved on both sides of the letters Dongnimmun, written in both Korean and Chinese. To get there, take a subway Line 3 to Dongnimmun station and take an exit 4 or 5. U.S Army photo by Cpl.Hwang Sung-Il.
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Beautiful Tea Museum The Beautiful Tea Museum showcases more than 110 types of tea and tea related items from all over the world. Visitors can also experience a tea drinking ceremony with various herbal teas ranging from green tea, blue tea, black tea, flower tea and more in a traditional and calm atmosphere. Here visitors not only have the privilege of appreciating a wide range of tea culture, they can also directly purchase tea and tea-related items at the tea shop. The Beautiful Tea Museum building is a traditional Korean house (hanok). There is also a tea shop where visitors can directly purchase their choice of aromatic pleasure, as well as a diversity of high quality tea sets and pottery ware made by artisans. Purchasable teas include Assam tea (a type of black tea from India), Saejak tea (green tea), Lotus tea, and brown tea from Korea, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, India, Europe and more. Just near the tea shop is the gallery, a showroom featuring a selection of the finest teas from around the world including Puer tea from China, Leesan tea collected at 1,900 meters above sea level in Taiwan, and the English tea called a beauty from the East which was once the Queens favorite. Next to the gallery is a display case featuring a range of tea sets from Korea, Tibet, China and other countries around the world, each reflecting the tea culture and history of the country it came from. The museum regularly invites artists to hold exhibitions at the gallery, allowing visitors to appreciate tea-related art exhibits. There is also a tea cafe for visitors who want to take a break from looking at tea and actually have a nice cup of tea. Various snacks including tteok (Korean rice cake) and cakes are available to snack on as well. Fruit smoothies are available as well for those who prefer cold beverages. Tea is classified based on the techniques with which it is produced and processed. There are six types of tea available at the Beautiful Tea Museum: green tea (unwilted and unfermented), blue tea (semi-fermented tea including Oolong tea), brown tea (post-fermented tea including Puer tea), black tea (wilted and fully fermented), herb tea and flower tea. In oriental medicine, green tea is said to cool the body, while Korean brown tea heats it up. Korean women prefer to drink brown tea for its beneficial effects, as well as for its mild taste and fragrance. The cafeteria provides hot water in a kettle for each table, letting visitors refill and enjoy their tea as much as they want. This place provides an opportunity to explore all kinds of teas from different countries at once. For more information, visit a website, www.tmuseum.co.kr (Korean), or call (02) 735-6678. To get there, take a subway line 1 to Jonggak station. Take Exit 3, walk 10 minutes, or take a Line 5 Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station. Exit 5 and walk 5 minutes. x
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Stanley gym gets major facelift

By Spc. Mardicio Barrot USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY Soldiers stationed in this off-the-beaten path installation in Uijeongbu now have a newly renovated fitness center to use for sports and fitness activities. The more than $1.5 million renovation was only the second since the fitness center was built in 1987. The last was in 2000, although it was less extensive. The renovation began Feb. 15 and was completed July 15 nearly one month ahead of schedule. It opened for use July 16. The overall new appearance of the gym shows that it was well worth it, said Larry Butler, Camp Red Cloud enclave sports director, who is also responsible for Camp Stanley. Though the locker rooms were left unchanged, the basketball court, bleachers, basketball backboards, scoreboards, sauna and racquetball flooring, wall and glass front were all replaced. A new air conditioning system and flooring was installed throughout the entire facility, including new ceilings, lighting and rubber flooring in the weight, circuit training and cardiovascular fitness rooms. I know the Soldiers love the new gym, Butler said about the comments he has heard from patrons. The day we opened, I walked in the gym at 10 a.m. and saw 20 or more people already in there having fun and getting a good work out. You could just tell by the look on their faces that they were excited about what they saw. Randy Behr, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Area I sports and athletic director, agreed with the assessment. The Soldiers and Families that come to the gym will definitely enjoy the new updates that have been put in, he said. Its like going into a brand new facility. Butler said his favorite improvement is the basketball court. The basketball area is just beautiful, he said. The floor and the bleachers are really nice. If youre a basketball player, youll love it. Some behind the scenes improvements were also made to improve safety and the appearance, including a new roof and siding. They also redid all of the hidden stuff that needed to be done due to the fact that this structure is over 24 years old, Butler said. We just encourage our Warrior Country customers to come out here to the Stanley gym and enjoy the new facility while getting a great workout, Butler said. The newly improved Camp Stanley Gym is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during weekends and holidays. For more information, call 732-5460. x
New elliptical machines are lined up at the renovated Camp Stanley Fitness Center, which reopened July 16. Courtesy photo by U.S. Army Garrison DFMWR
Pfc. Walle works out at a seated chest press machine in the Camp Stanley Fitness Center which reopened after a five-month renovation. Courtesy photo by DFMWR
The basketball court, bleachers, backboards and scoreboards were just one part of the more than $1.5 million renovation. Courtesy photo by U.S. Army Garrison DFMWR
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By Sgt. Jin Choi jin.choi2@korea.army.mil
CAMP CASEY Kids in Warrior Country discovered that God loves them during the first ever Vacation Bible School at West Casey Chapel here from July 18-22. We never had any opportunity before, said Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Kang, 4th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, and West Casey Chapel Collective Protestant service senior pastor. Im so excited to have the first bible school here in Warrior Country. This event is the result of more than 20 hard working volunteers dedicating four weeks of work preparing for this event. The VBS theme Panda Mania gives kids an opportunity to explore a bamboo forest full of fun-loving Pandas and learn that they are Gods most precious creation. The Panda theme is a curriculum offered by group, a Christian education vendor, Kang said. I believe this will benefit children to know God and interact with new friends. Children ages from 6 to 11 began the day by waving their arms and singing Hes wild! Hes wild! God is wild about us! Wild about us! After their daily opening song, students broke into smaller groups and visited a series of activity stations a Bible adventure station where they explored a scripture, a craft station to make their own art, an outdoors game station and a movie station where the video How God is involved with them in their daily life was shown. Specific points from the childrens Bible studies were carefully integrated
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Missing Recycling Bins Area I has begun recycling clean office paper and magazines by placing large white plastic containers with a recycling logo next to select trash bins on post. Bins placed near buildings 1743 and 2440 on Camp Casey have disappeared. If you know the whereabouts of these bins please return them. They are government property and should not be moved. While we commend your effort to recycle, do not move the containers or deposit waste, food scraps, dirty paper or newspapers in them. Customer Appreciation Night Camp Red Cloud Lanes will hold its customer appreciation night with free buffet-style snacks from 6:30-7 p.m., July 29. USO Hours Extended The Camp Casey USO will extend its hours of operation to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, beginning Aug. 1. From this date, the new hours of operation will be Monday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. To register, call 7304466 or 010-3876-6865. Mitchells Club Closed Mitchells Club on Camp Red Cloud will be closed all day Aug. 1-3 to host a 2nd Infantry Division conference. It will reopen to the community at 11 a.m., Aug. 4. CIF Closed The Central Issue Facility on Camp Stanley and the Camp Casey satellite facility will be closed Aug. 1-5 for a 100 percent inventory. It will reopen Aug. 8. For more information, call 732-5552. Community Bank Closed Community Banks on Area I installations will be closed Aug. 6, in lieu of military pay day Aug. 1. Soccer Team Tryout Tryouts for the Camp Casey post soccer team will be held at TIME, Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 31 at Schoonover Bowl. U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers and Defense Department civilians are eligible to tryout. For more information, call 730-3337 or 730-3220. West Casey Chapel Services Beginning Aug. 5 there will be a change to worship times in the West Casey Chapel. The Protestant service will be at 9:30 a.m. and Catholic Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Lodge Furniture Sale Camp Casey and Camp Red Cloud lodges will have a nonappropriated funds used furniture sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 6 in the Camp Casey Lodge. Items are sold as is and all sales are final. All items must removed the same day and a delivery service is not available through the lodge. For more information, call 730-4854.
Children go wild at Vacation Bible School
Chaplain (Capt.) Matthew Woodside, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion told a bible story from the book of the Luke to a group of children during Vacation Bible School at West Casey Chapel July 21. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jin Choi
into each station to reinforce the scriptures. The VBS has been wellreceived by parents. This is my Chapel since my weve been here in August 2009, said Melanie Clement, a volunteer for the VBS and spouse of Spc. Roy Clement, Company A, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion, who brought her 7-year-old daughter, Zoey, and 5-year-old son, Zackery. My kids have learnt a lot through this Bible school like socializing and the memory verse learning about the bible. Its much more fun when there are more kids. The chapel can provide religious education that is suitable to kids. Zoey and Zackery agreed with their mother and said they made new friends. There is also a daily snack time and an end of the day wrap up where the entire group joins together. While kids and volunteers danced and sang songs, Kang cried out, God made you! and the children replied, Thank you, God! The VBS was organized and run by the Area I Religious Services Office and was financed with $3,000 from the chapel tithes and offering fund. Children who participated received a T-shirt commemorating Panda Mania and a music CD with tunes from their experience. Although vacation bible school is held only once a year, the Area I RSO provides other activities throughout the year, such as childrens church, church picnic and bell choir. x
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Troopers bring joy to special children

By Staff Sgt. Jennifer Bunn 1HBCT Public Affairs Office
DONGDUCHEON Twenty-four U.S. Soldiers and KATUSAs with 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, spent July 22 participating in educational activities with special needs children at the Sun Rising Nursery in Dongducheon. For three years, Soldiers assigned to 4-7th CAV have sponsored the nursery as their way to support the local community and the 1HBCT Community Relations Program. Choi Kuni-sook, the director at the Sun Rising Nursery, says she appreciates the Soldiers help. The ratio between children and teacher is three to one, Choi said. With the Soldiers here we can do more activities and make the day more joyful and enjoyable for the children. Throughout the morning, the Soldiers became acquainted with the nursery staff and the children. They participated in the childrens daily activities and exercises including a sing-a-long, jumping on a small trampoline, swinging on special swings and snack time. In the afternoon they all headed out for a swim. Most of the children do not move at all, they cannot play (on their own), said Choi. When they do the exercises, it gives them stimulation and helps with blood circulation. Although the main focus for the day was the children, the Soldiers also benefited from their experience with the special needs children. I think it is very beneficial to the Soldiers emotional and spiritual fitness when they help others, explained Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Kang, 4-7th CAV and pastor at the West Casey Chapel. They will appreciate life and see all the blessings and abundant lifestyle we have as U.S Soldiers. I had no idea what to expect when I got here, but it turned out that I really enjoyed it, said Cpl. Marshall Brooks, a Bradley gunner with 4-7th CAV. It is definitely something I will do again. Spending more time with the children is something Brooks will be able to do since supporting the nursery is an ongoing project for 4-7th CAV. We come over here (to the nursery) every Friday, said Kang. We send at least three U.S Soldiers and three KATUSAs to help them.
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Pvt. Anthony Mudler from 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, helps staff members at the Sun Rising Nursery in Dongducheon with snack time July 22, U.S.Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Bunn
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2011 Military Times Servicemembers of the Year

By Paulette Ruffin Gannett Government Media Corp
YONGSAN GARRISON - 1st Sgt. Monekia Y. Denkins, a two-time combat veteran and currently First Sergeant of the 201st Signal Company, was honored as the 2011 Military Times Solider of the Year during a ceremony hosted by Virginia Congressman Frank Wolf at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. July 21. Denkins is responsible for 133 Soldiers and Army civilians. In this role she ensures the readiness and maintenance of automations and tactical equipment, as well as manages property valued at over $12.1 million. Along with Denkins other responsibilitiesadvising the Commanding Officer and supervising all company training, personnel administration, supply and maintenanceshe also serves as Soldier Quality of Life Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Weight Control NCCOIC, Company Physical Trainer, Safety Manager, Key Control NCOIC and Physical Security NCOIC. Denkins was one of five distinguished honorees, one from each branch of the United States Armed Forces, recognized by Gannett Government Media Corp. For the past 11 years, it has been our privilege to honor remarkable members of our armed forces who epitomize the everyday heroes serving our country, said GGMC President and Chief Executive Officer Elaine G. Howard. This years five outstanding honorees truly embody the finest qualities of honor, community service, professional performance and dedication representative of the servicemen and women serving our country. We are pleased to recognize them and commend them for their extraordinary efforts. These awards are unique and particularly meaningful because the winners were selected from peer nominations by the readership of Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times. Military Times, a subsidiary of GGMC, asked its readershipServicemembers themselvesto recognize those among them who made special contributions and who perform dedicated, outstanding service everyday, on every level, often without fanfare or broad recognition. In peacetime or times of conflict, this years winners embody the true spirit of our armed forces: service, loyalty and devotion to their communities. They are the everyday heroes who consistently make a difference in the lives of
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen poses for a picture with the 2011 Military Times Servicemembers of the Year including 1st Sgt. Monekia Denkins (center, right) - Courtesy photo
others. During the Capitol Hill ceremony to honor the winners, General Martin E. Dempsey (USA), General Norton A. Schwartz (USAF), Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. (USCG), Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert (USN) and General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., (USMC) each presented a winner with their award. The Honorable Clifford L. Stanley, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, was the keynote speaker; Senator Susan M. Collins (R-ME) provided closing remarks; Major General Andrew B. Davis USMC (Ret.) served as the master of ceremonies. In expressing her appreciation to the honorary co-hosts of this ceremony, Elaine Howard said, For the past eleven years we have been most fortunate to have the encouragement and support of Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Senator John McCain (RAZ). We also thank the distinguished Members of Congress who have supported our program as members of the Honorary Committee each year. For additional information about the honorees, the honorable mentions, and the notable winners, please visit http://www.militarytimes.com/smoy/ index.php. To me, making a difference is to challenge assumed constraints effecting positive change and enabling people to have vision of their potential, said Denkins. The 201st Signal Company is the largest Network Enterprise Center within the United States ForcesKorea and serves the US Army Garrison Yongsan, providing IT support to more than 8,000 customers. Understanding the importance of environment on morale, Denkins secured more than $2.1 million for the restoration of inferior barracks and offices that were neglected for 18 years, including all new furniture and the replacement of 20 year-old carpet with tile flooring. Making it her personal mission to ensure that no task, mission or soldier ever fails, Denkins developed and implemented the Soldier Civilian Men-
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Army Times 2011 Soldier of the Year 1st Sgt. Monekia Denkins poses for a photo in front of Capitol Hill. - Courtesy photo
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8th Army PT Routes On June 20, 8th Army PT Routes went into effect from 6:30-7:30 a.m. each duty day. All of Camp Coiner, 8th Army Drive and 10th Corps Blvd (westbound from 8th Army Drive to Williams Avenue) will be closed to vehicular traffic. Commuters will still be able to drive east on 10th Corps Blvd. towards the commissary gate (new gate #6, old gate #52). Road closures are not in effect on holidays or military training holidays. Due to the new 8th Army PT Routes, post shuttle schedules changed starting June 20. Post shuttles will not run from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Hannam and K-16 shuttle schedules remain the same, but will not stop at Yongsan from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Breakfast DFAC shuttle starts at 7:30 a.m. from Moyer Rec and Building #5491. Incheon Airport shuttle will run as scheduled, but will only stop at Incheon Airport stop #8 (instead of stops #5 and #11) to prevent people from taking the wrong luggage by mistake. For more information, call 723-8525. CYSS Job Opportunity The CDC is actively recruiting for Lead Child and Youth Program Assistants (CYPA). This position requires a minimum of 12 hours of relevant education, a Child Development Associate, or AA in ECE. Starting pay is $15 an hour (negotiable). For more information, call 738-2311. CYSS benefits include tuition assistance and employee discounts of up to 50%. Local or worldwide applicants are welcome.
USAG YONGSAN Free online tutoring, resources available

By Pvt. Han Samuel samuel.han2@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - The U.S. Army values the education of its Servicemembers as well as that of their Families. One valuable resource that it provides to aid the educational pursuits of its members is an online tutoring program that is offered twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. Its a live homework help and skill building resource. Students work with professional tutors they can use chat, interaction, white board, and even file sharing, where you can upload your file, and one of the professionals will look at what youve written and make suggestions, explained Eskeletha Dorsey, School Liaison Officer of Child Youth and School services. What makes this program great, however, is that it is offered free of charge to Servicemembers and their Families. The Department of Defense has paid for active duty Servicemembers, were talking Army, Marine, Navy and Air Force as well as active duty and deployed Family members and children, said Dorsey. Application to the program is simple and requires only a few steps. The first step is getting onto the website at http://www.tutor.com/military and selecting between Army, Marine, Navy, or Air Force. The next step is typing in the Yongsan Army Code, which is YON927. The final step is filling in some personal registration information. Upon completing the application, students are free to select from a variety of educational resources ranging in level from first grade to high school education, college education all the way up to adult and career education. The website also provides numerous resources including worksheets, lesson plans, videos, study guides, and resources to help prepare students for standardized tests and careers. Another helpful component is the ProofPoint Writing Center, which allows professionals to proofread essays and papers posted by students. A good feature about ProofPoint is that rather than simply correcting the work, professionals will give suggestions in real time, which helps students improve their writing ability. Although there is a time limit to how long these sessions are, fortunately, the program offers the option to email, print, or replay sessions. In addition, members can simply log back in and continue with a new session. Dorsey suggested that this program is not intended for any specific age group, and that it can be helpful to anybody currently furthering their education. In addition, Dorsey encouraged Families to use the program during summer in order to boost their childrens academic abilities during a time when children are not busy with school work. For more information, contact School Liaison Officer Eskeletha Dorsey at 738-5556. x
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One-on-one tutoring and proofreading with professionals online in real time! Services available 24/7 all year long! Free of charge for Service Members and Families! Variety of Subjects including Math, English, Science, Social Stud ies, GED prep, Back to School, Job Search, Interview, Resume, and Standardized Test Prep! Selection between Student Center, College Center, Adult Education Center, Career Center, and ProofPoint Writing Center! Comprehensive Resource Library containing Lesson Plans, Worksheets, and Videos! Replay, Email, and Print sessions and scripts for use in the future!

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Consider these tips to preventing, treating mold

By Jane Lee jane.k.lee@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - A record breaking rainy season finally came to an end on Sunday July 17. But as sweltering temperatures grip the nation with readings topping 80-90 degrees fahrenheit, watch out for another environmental hazard! Because wherever there is moisture and heat, there is the danger of mold. And we saw plenty of moisture this monsoon season: It rained every day in Seoul for 11 consecutive days, from July 7 to July 17. Thats the longest period of straight rain ever recorded in either the month of June or July since 1961. Total rainfall from June 22 to July 16 was 29.5 inches in the central region, 3.25 times the 30-year average. The record rainfall is attributable to the fact that the North Pacific high pressure system which developed earlier than previous years, collided with a strong anticyclone hovering over China. The Korean Meteorological Administration forecasts that the weather will be humid as temperatures soar while the air is still moist from all the rains.
USAG Yongsan Libraries will be closed on Monday August 15 in observance of the Korean National Holiday. For more information, call 725-7222. Youth Physical Fair The Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital will hold the Area II Youth Physical Fair on Thursday August 18 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for Seoul American Elementary and Pre-school students and Saturday August 20 from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. for Seoul American High and Middle School students. Please bring your ID cards and shot records. Dress your children in t-shirts, shorts and tennis shoes or other closed-toe shoes. First come, first serve. For more information, call Ms. Myers at 737-5516.
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Molds are fungi that thrive on moisture. They can grow anywhere as long as there is humidity and food mold can grow anywhere, warns Area II Industrial Hygienist William Dingui. They can be any shape, size, or color... black, white, gray, green the color doesnt indicate what type of mold it is, or how dangerous it is. The best way to prevent this possible health hazard is to control any kind of water pooling or condensation. Whether that means fixing a leak, or ventilating better without moisture, mold cant grow! Dingui says. He also recommends using dehumidifiers to keep relative humidity below 60%; and ideally between 30-50%. Its impossible to eliminate mold altogether. There are over 200,000 types of mold that occur naturally everywhere. Mold is spread by spores indoors and outdoors. If you do find mold on hard surfac See MOLD, Page 12

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Mold damage inside a bedroom closet. Water condensed from the air onto the gypsum board. - Courtesy photo by Environmental protection Agency
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Reynolds kids on the ferry to Seongmodo Island at the end of June. Seongmodo Island is such a fun place to explore, especially the Buddhist temple (Bomunsa). The climb up to Bomunsa temple is fairly steep but short and there is a lot to see and the views are amazing! We stopped to play at the beach on the way home. Wonderful outing. Courtesy photo by AmyLyn Woolley Reynolds 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.
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Monsoon has retreated and sweltering heat has set in. Share your secrets and safety tips to stay fit, healthy and keep cool in this summer. Find out what more than 7,900 Yongsan community members are talking about by becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are kept in their original form)
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Take a shower before your sleep, no caffeine before sleep, consuming enough vitamins and fruits, dont stay every moment with the air conditioner etc,, lets spend this summer safely!
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Strengthening Ties at K-16

By Pvt. Han Samuel samuel.han2@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - On July 15, the annual K-16 Summer Fest was held despite the rain, as Servicemembers and local community members gathered to enjoy an outdoor grill, different booths, and various performances. Although not a traditional holiday, K-16 Summer Fest is a day set aside each year to allow the community and Servicemembers to relax and build relationships with the local populace. Its an annual festival that we have here at K-16 so that we can share cultural ties, build stronger bonds with the local community and give some time for the Servicemembers and everyone assigned to K-16 to enjoy a little bit of summer and have some time to have fun, explained Capt. Severo Palacios, commander of Echo Company, 2-2 Assault Battalion. Although the weather was not ideal for the occa-
Outdoor: umbrella, hats, sunglass and sleeveless tops/dress. If there is a breeze I crack the car window open a little and my sunroof. Indoor: airconditioning, Crazy Abs exerciser and aerobics at Collier.
sion, many still showed up to participate in the days festivities. Its raining but it doesnt seem to have hampered the entertainment, observed Chief Warrant Officer John Coreil of Alpha Company, 2-2 Assault Battalion. Enjoying the entertainment of the day were K-16 U.S. and R.O.K. Soldiers, as well as community members from both inside and outside K-16. The day was

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hard work, and relax your life and plan the vacation I usally think what to do with my family in this summer. that would be my power in this summer
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In a hot day, dont just stay inside with air conditioner on. Once you exercise and sweat really hard and take a shower.Then you dont feel not that hard.But you should be always aware of dehydration.
Dancers from the Saegokdong Cultural Center perform Hwa Kwan Mu, a Korean traditional dance during the 2011 K-16 Summer Fest by the K-16 Gym, July 15.- U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Han Samuel
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torship Program. The program is designed to train inbound soldiers on telecommunications topics, leading to 21 soldiers earning commercial IT certificates. These efforts led to the units No Concern rating from the Cyber Command Readiness Inspection and yielded a flawless physical security inspection. Denkins not only ensures the technical training of her unit, but also sees to it that her soldiers are fit and ready. Individual soldier skills achieved a record 100% rating throughout 2010 and her company was awarded the Army Physical Fitness Test Streamer and the Army Safety Excellence Streamer. Denkins re-energized the company Family Readiness Group (FRG), by incorporating the civilian team members and tripling family attendance at events, which resulted in the groups recognition as the best in the battalion during the 2010 1st Signal Brigade Inspection of the 41st Signal Battalion. Seeking to promote a positive image of the United States in a foreign country, Denkins supports the Battalion Chaplains Good Neighbor Program initiative of sponsoring a local Korean orphanage that includes monthly visits, hosting holiday parties and providing gifts and assistance
to the Abandoned Korean Children organization. She has inspired her staff to volunteer 586 service hours in communities across Yongsan Garrison. Realizing that there were significant cultural and technical barriers between the soldier, civilian and Korean National workforce, Denkins led off-site, team-building projects, local-culture trips and morale events to bridge the culture gap between the two groups. These activities include a visit to the Yongin Korean Folk Village, a hike up Namsan Mountain and the units Soldier Appreciation Week, culminating with Civilian and Military awards at a Department Army/ Korean Civilian luncheon. A two-time combat veteran, Denkins also battles Type 1 Diabetes and the challenges that face a single mother of a 17 year-old son. She works hard to be a good role model, and those efforts have paid offher son Marquel is on the Seoul American High Schools National Honor Society and is an active member of his schools JROTC. It has been my greatest privilege and honor to serve alongside 1st Sgt. Monekia Y. Denkins, said her supervisor. She is the Non-Commissioned Officer that every Officer hopes of having by their side. x
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packed with entertaining performances with over a dozen different events scheduled from 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Weve got so many things here - weve got Muay Thai, traditional Korean dances, a rock band, a philharmonic orchestra. Its a large spectrum of entertainment so I think it brought a larger crowd than we expected, said Palacios. Aside from being entertaining, many of the performances also gave a glimpse of Korean culture, introducing US Servicemembers to things such as Korean music, traditional clothes, and Taekwondo, a traditional form of martial arts. Both the U.S. and R.O.K. participants seemed eager to strengthen ties through sharing each others culture. Its good to get together. We can let the U.S. know more about Korean culture, since we live real close
to each other, stated Kim, Ok-hee, a Korean National living near K-16 who had participated in last years Summer Fest as well. Its good to see some of the cultural activities on the stage, because it exposes the Servicemembers to Korean heritage, Coreil said. Like the Summer Fest, many activities are held throughout the year in an effort to strengthen the bond between the U.S. and South Korea; as well as to provide an opportunity for community members and soldiers to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. Garrison Yongsan values relationships with outside organizations to help us improve our quality of life, said Garrison Commander Col. William Huber. Deepening our non-governmental organization relationships is just one way we are supporting the Installation Management Command Campaign Plan. x
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es such as glass, metal, or bathroom tiles, Dingui recommends cleaning it off with a mild detergent or bleach. But he warns, If you find mold on drywall, clothing, luggage, or other porous surfaces, that may need to be discarded because there is no way to get rid of the mold. Mold exacerbates allergies. Dingui warns anyone with compromised immune systems should avoid exposure to mold, particularly people who have asthma. Exposure can cause flu-like symptoms such as eye, nose, or throat irritation. Dingui says his office fields about 100 calls per year to check indoor air quality due to suspected mold; and that the calls peak during the hot
and humid summer months of June, July, and August. There is a lot of mold on the army base, because we have a lot of old buildings. Usually they have water leaks in the piping. He adds mold forces the closure of four to five housing units for cleanup each year. Dingui cannot stress enough the main thing to do is eliminate moisture. If you have a water leak, fix it, and then take care of the mold. If you eliminate the mold, but you dont eliminate the moisture, mold will just grow back. For more information about mold prevention and clean-up, contact the 18th Medical Command, Industrial Hygiene Service at 736-3025.x
NEWS Panetta replaces Gates, takes formal oath

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Secretary of Defense: military faces time of historic challenge

By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Marshall American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON Leon E. Panetta took the oath of office as the nations 23rd secretary of defense in a Pentagon ceremony July 22. Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath in a formal ceremony three weeks after Panetta officially took office in a private July 1 ceremony. The vice president said Panetta served President Clinton admirably in a moment of budget crisis and brought the CIA back from a point of low morale and public perception, culminating with the agencys role in the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in May. You not only restored morale, but reminded the American people of the incredible job these folks do, Biden said. In every one those endeavors, I can say, you left the institution you worked with in better shape. Panetta vowed to continue working with Congress to strengthen the Defense Departments mission. I want to first begin by thanking the president for placing his trust and his confidence in me, Panetta said. I am truly humbled by the responsibility and the opportunity that has been given to me at this great moment in time.
Vice President Joe Biden administers the oath of office to Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, accompanied by his wife Sylvia, during a formal ceremony at the Pentagon, July 22. The former CIA director took over as the 23rd secretary of defense after a private swearing-in ceremony, July 1. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
He also expressed his confidence in the U.S. military. I believe there is no better guarantor of our security, and ultimately, our freedom, than the strength of Americas armed forces, he said. This is a time of historic challenge for this department, and for our country. And change will only accelerate the challenges we face. Panetta spoke of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon, which occurred just a few hundred yards from the ceremony. That day, the nation suddenly understood that we had to confront a new and uncertain period of conflict, he said. Unlike the Cold War, we now face a multitude of security challenges [and] dangers that are spread across the globe. These threats are daunting, to be sure, he continued. But these past few years have also shown the world that America, with our strong intelligence and military capabilities, is up to
that challenge. We will not back down when our homeland is threatened. We will do whatever it takes to defend this country. Panetta saved his strongest words of resolve for enemies of the United States and its interests. No one attacks the United States of America and gets away with it, he said. We have been relentless in the efforts to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-Qaida and al-Qaidas extremist affiliates. ... I believe that we are within reach of achieving a strategic defeat of alQaida. But to do that we have to continue to put pressure on them where ever they are. And if we continue that commitment, then ultimately, we will succeed. Panetta reaffirmed his commitment to taking care of service members and their families, calling it his most important responsibility. Like my good friend and predecessor, Bob Gates, I will be a tireless advocate for [service members] and their families, he said. We owe it to them to make sure that they have what they need to accomplish their mission, but to also support their families back home. Mindful of the challenges ahead, Panetta thanked the military for its service to the nation. Thank you for your support, he said. May God bless the men and women who are out there serving us, but most importantly, may God bless the United States of America. x
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Clinton invites North Korean Official to U.S. for talks

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON Two weeks after the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called for strong multilateral deterrence against a continuing North Korean threat, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced Monday that the United States has invited a top North Korean diplomat to New York for talks aimed at restarting the stalled Six-Party Talks. Following the first round of denuclearization talks between the nuclear negotiators of the Republic of Korea and North Korea, the United States has invited North Korean Vice Minister Kim Kae-gwan to New York later this week, Clinton said. Kim will meet with an interagency team of U.S. officials for discussions on the next steps necessary to resume denuclearization negotiations through the talks. This will be an exploratory meeting to determine if North Korea is prepared to affirm its obligations under international and Six-Party Talk commitments, as well as take concrete and irreversible steps toward denuclearization, she said. Clinton emphasized that the United States does not intend to reward the North just for returning to the table or give them anything new for actions they have already agreed to take. The United States has no appetite for pursuing protracted negotiations [with North Korea] that will lead us right back to where we have already been, she added. Clinton delivered her statement after what she termed a very productive trilateral meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sunghwan and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto. Joint Chiefs Chairman Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, speaking to reporters during a mid-July visit to the South Korean capital of Seoul, stressed the importance of multilateral cooperation in deterring North Korean provocations against its southern neighbor and prodding it to return to the SixParty Talks. The United States and its South Korean counterparts are working with a sense of urgency on plans to deter more provocations such as the sinking of the South Korean navy ship Cheonan in March 2010 and the artillery strike on Yeonpyeong Island in November, Mullen said. The threat remains real, Mullen said during the July 14 roundtable. North Korea shows no sign of relenting in pursuit of its nuclear capabilities, and I am not convinced that they will not provoke again. The only thing that is predictable about North Korea is their unpredictability. Mullen, underscoring the strength of the South Korean-U.S. alliance, warned that future attacks wont be tolerated and that North Korea should expect a very strong response should one occur. The chairman called for strong, multilateral cooperation to deter North Korean aggression. I believe a measured, multilateral approach is needed, not just now, but ... for a long time into the future, he said. We all stand to gain from a stable peninsula. x
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Aviation battalions hold live fire exercise

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Aviation trained with the ROK 107th Aviation for three weeks to ensure that synchronization between the two units went smoothly, said Maj. Jason Cook, the 4-2nd Aviation battalion operations officer. We began training with the ROK 107th Aviation on the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer leading up to the exercise and then went into to several briefings before actually coming out here to the range, Cook added. Once we got here to the range, we ran through a couple of dry runs to make sure the ROK pilots were comfortable with the running and diving pattern. Once the dry runs were over and all of the helicopters headed out to the range for the live-fire portion, it was clear that all of their preparations had eased any cultural or systems barriers between the two units. During the actual live fire potion, two U.S. AH64 Apaches and two ROK AH-1 Cobras moved onto the range in a tactical formation and the Cobras fired 20mm cannons and 2.75-inch rockets and the Apaches fired 30mm cannons, simulated Hellfire missiles and 2.75-inch rockets at targets strategically placed on the hillside, said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Craig Yerdon, 4-2nd Aviation.
When the smoke cleared and the light started to dwindle, both units were content with how the day panned out. Overall the event went extremely well, said Capt. James Langford, an Apache pilot and officer in charge of the mission. We have been training extremely hard with the ROK pilots and I think it really paid off. The commander of the 2nd CAB and ROK 107th Aviation echoed the same sentiment and expressed their willingness to work together again in the future. It is very encouraging to see the ROK Cobras integrated into a combined arms live fire with the U.S. Apaches from 2nd CAB, said Col. James T. Barker, commander of the 2nd CAB. It is this kind of cooperation and multinational training that will lead to our success and mission accomplishment if we ever have to work together on a real-world operation. It also helps us to further the alliance by building friendships in addition to our training relationship. I hope that we continue to conduct more exercises like this in the future, said Lt. Col. Kim Taejin, commander of the ROK 107th Aviation. We are all aviation personnel out here and any time we get to learn a new skill-set or expand our capabilities it proves to be beneficial. x
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WASHINGTON The U.S. Government Accountability Office, known as GAO, is investigating fraud and abuse in the Federal Employees Compensation Act program. Specifically, GAO is looking for information on cases in which federal employees are currently abusing workers compensation benefits. For example, fraud schemes might include a beneficiary working a second job, overstating their workers compensation injury, or collecting benefits for a deceased individual. Anyone with information regarding fraud or abuse of the FECA program by federal employees is encouraged to contact GAO at workerscompfraud@gao.gov. All information about individuals who make contact will be kept confidential. For media inquiries about this announcement, contact Chuck Young, Managing Director of Public Affairs, at 202-512-4800. x need to use indoor lighting during the day. In some cases, she said, construction costs are decreased in this way as well, and that is the goal with construction at Humphreys. Hammack said her visit to Korea was necessary because an up-close and personal experience in Korea would enable her to better represent the mission and goals of the Army in Korea to Congress. She perceived from talking to Soldiers here that bringing families to Korea is a high priority for them. Therefore, the consolidation involved in the relocation plan would not only reduce the energy footprint in Korea but also get Soldiers here closer to the reality of bringing their families. x
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Just before going on an aerial tour of Camp Humphreys, Col. Joseph P. Moore, garrison commander, explains to the Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installation, Energy and Environment, the route they are going to fly, during her visit here July 26. U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover
The opportunity here is that every building is built to an energy-efficient, water-efficient design with a look toward how much waste we generate, she said. If we can reduce the amount of waste we generate we dont have to put waste into landfills, so recycling must certainly be a big part of it. Addressing the cost involved in relocating to Humphreys, Hammack mentioned that in many cases energy efficiency doesnt necessarily mean increased cost. Better windows and insulation would decrease the use of air conditioning, she said. And putting windows in the right places eliminates the
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Area II Worship Schedule
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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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Collective Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Gospel Sunday Casey Stanley Chapel COGIC Sunday KATUSA Sunday Tuesday Catholic Services/Mass Sunday Sunday
Area III Worship Schedule

Worship Services
Collective Protestant Sunday Gospel Spanish Church of Christ ChapelNext 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel
Area IV Worship Schedule

Worship Services
Collective Protestant Sunday Church of Christ Gospel Contemporary Wednesday Friday KATUSA Tuesday Tuesday Catholic Services Mass Sunday 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Camp Carroll Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Carroll Camp Walker Camp Carroll Camp Walker
Catholic Mass Sunday 9 a.m. M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (youth) KATUSA Tuesday Korean-American Service Wednesday 6 p.m. 7 p.m.
Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday Episcopal Sunday
9 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
Camp Walker Camp Carroll
9 a.m. 12 p.m.
CRC Warrior 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
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Latter-day Saints Worship Sunday 4 p.m.
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USAG Yongsan Chaplains Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 USAG-Humphreys Chaplains Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: john.chun@us.army.mil, 754-7274 USAG-Red Cloud Chaplains Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016 USAG Daegu Chaplains Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson: milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455 Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones: michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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Welcome to Colorful Daegu! Help yourself to some tasty local dishes

DAEGU GARRISON This year is the Visit Daegu Year. Daegu is a metropolitan city in Gyeongsangbukdo Province (southeastern part of Korea) close to the cities of Gyeongju and Andong. Nestled into a valley with mountains on practically every side, Daegu is notorious for its hot summer weather. Daegu has the image of being a clean and environmentally-friendly city. With the exception of beaches, the city offers practically everything you could ever want in a Korean travel destination mountains, temples, historical sites, and a beautiful natural landscape. Also, there are a variety of foods as befitting the slogan Colorful Daegu. Visitors will not be disappointed by the Daegu cuisine. It is spicier and more daring than any other region, but the taste leaves you with unforgettable memories. Daegu offers so many attractions that it cannot be defined by one color or flavor. So if youre looking for a smorgasbord of sightseeing, head to Daegu for a rainbow of diversity. Dont forget, during the 2011 Visit Daegu Year, the IAAF World Championships will be held at the Daegu Stadium from August 27 to September 4, 2011. x
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Jjimgalbi: Jjmgarbi is short ribs cooked with a soy sauce seasoning and assorted vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms and radish. The place where you can enjoy hot and spicy food is certainly on Jjimgalbi Street in Dongin-dong. Grilled chicken gizzards: Grilled chicken gizzards are a popular food throughout in Daegu. Grilled chicken gizzards are sold as street food in the Pyeong-hwa tradition market in Shinamdong, and at a price you can afford.
Shincheon tteokbokki: If you want to experience a really spicy Korean dish, Shincheon tteokbokki would be a great choice. Shincheon tteokbokki is tasty in itself, of course, but if you enjoy it with fried dumpling or fish cake, the taste will be doubled.
Napjak Mandu (Flat dumplings): This dumpling is different from the usual Korean dumpling, which usually has a spherical or hemispherical shape and is stuffed with various fillings. Instead, the shape of this dumpling is round and flat like leaves. These special dumplings are regarded as one of the favorite local specialties in Daegu.
Grilled Gopchang & Makchang: Gopchang and makchang is pork grilled on charcoal briquettes to bring out the meats chewy texture and nutty flavor. If you are ready to challenge a new kind of food, head to Anjirang gobchang Street right now. Grilled pork in a special sauce and vegetables will be good dinner choice for you and your family or friends.
Yakiudon(Fried Noodle): Yakiudon might be somewhat unfamiliar to you. This food is originated in Daegu, and you can experience it only in Daegu. Yakiudon is a hot specially fried noodle cooked with vegetables and sea food. It can be slightly spicy, but poses no threat to your tongue, but it will certainly fill your appetite.
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Rain cant stop Summer Festival

Dunphy said. Throughout the day-long festival, there was a diverse array of performances by numerous local groups from around the base. To start the Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra took the stage, followed by three different performances from the Saegokdong Cultural Center, including a belly dance team, a percussion performance called the Samul nori and a traditional dance called the Hwa Kwan Mu. The rest of the days performers included a dance team from a Korean Hooters restaurant, and a Muay Thai demonstration from former womens champ Belinda Carlisle. The most popular event of the day was a b-boy performance by the group Bobby and Friends. I even saw one of the noncommissioned officers from Delta company break dancing on stage with the bboys, which was surprising, Dunphy said. The whole performance was exciting and a lot of fun. While most people enjoyed the bboy show, the rest of the days events were equally amazing and ironically synched quite well with the torrential rains in the background. I personally liked the philharmonic orchestra the most, said Capt. Severo Palacios, the commander of E Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, It was awesome to watch the rain come down at the same time the music was being played and it set the tone for the rest of the day. It also let other Soldiers see the diversity of the host nation in the local area of K-16. All in all, it made for a successful day. Despite the weather, we managed to have a multicultural, entertaining event that all of the K-16 community was able to enjoy, Dunphy said. We look forward to many more festivals in the future. x
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K-16 AIR BASE With monsoon season in full swing and Mother Nature firing on all cylinders with no end in sight, the conditions looked pretty gloomy for the annual outdoor Summer Festival. But for 1st Lt. Patrick Dunphy, the officer in charge of the festival and A Soldier assigned to 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, retreat was no option. The entire festival setup was reorganized the morning before the event. After careful consideration of the festival grounds and the monsoons effect on them, Soldiers decided they would carry out the mission, rain or shine. Rather than move inside, we moved the stage onto one of the barbecue pavilions and set up a series of tents for the audience to enjoy the show, Dunphy said. With help from the K-16 Directorate of Public Works and the good folks at the Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation, we were able to accomplish a comfortable viewing experience, even in weather that was not ideal. As if the weather wasnt enough, Dunphy had limited time to prepare for the event and only one day to implement the weather-related changes. The intent behind the festival was to provide K-16 Air Base with a safe, fun and entertaining event that is inclusive of all units and the surrounding community, and I think with the limited time and the deplorable weather we were able to do that, Dunphy said. In addition to packing the small area with dozens of carnival games and food vendors, Dunphy invited Korean performance groups to highlight the schedule of events on the main stage. We invited more than a 100 foreign nationals to participate in the Summer Festival including many of our Good Neighbors to enjoy the festivities as a show of appreciation for all of the support they give us throughout the year,
Above, a dance team from the Saegokdong Cultural Center in Seoul performs a traditional Korean ceremony called the Hwa Gwan Mu or Flower Crown Dance at K-16 Air Base. The dance is believed to have originated from a type of dance performed by court dancers in banquets for the royal family and foreign envoys. Below, Pvt. Maggie Dee, an orderly clerk from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, paints U.S. and Republic of Korea flags on Yi, Kyu Un, the K-16 Air Base Arts and Crafts Center manager, at K-16 Air Base during the annual Summer Festival. Dee, who did face painting for free throughout the day took second place during the 2011 Arts and Crafts contest. U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Tim Oberle
A traditional belly dancer from the Seocho Cultural Center performs at the K-16 Air Base Summer Festival. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Tim Oberle
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By Capt. Jeremy Tennent 6th Battalion, 52nd ADA
SUWON AIR BASE Foxtrot Maintenance Company, 6th Battalion, 52d Air Defense Artillery, has won the 8th United States Army Supply Excellence Award for Fiscal Year 2012. Under the leadership of the Staff Sgt. Ray Luster, the units supply room noncommissioned officer in charge, the maintenance company has developed the best supply and property procedures on the Peninsula and will be representing 8th Army to compete in the Department of the Army inspections early next year. Luster has been in the Army for 10 years and has been serving in his current position since March of 2010. He credits the award to the hard work and long hours put in by his staff, including Spc. Emily Burke, Pvt. Kaitlynn Nopp, and KATUSA Pfc. Kyoung Kim. The inspection covered everything from hand receipts to clothing records, Luster said. They inspectors observed our daily operations as well as digging into the paperwork and going through our records. Maintaining the property books of a maintenance company supporting an air defense artillery battalion is especially challenging because the property books are kept in two sets, one covering the basic maintenance company property, and another for the Iron Horse Battalions Operational Readiness Float, a group of PATRIOT equipment held in readiness for replacement and deep maintenance purposes. The total property value of the company is in excess of $64 million, but Lusters Soldiers have a handle on it.
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School Physical Fair The Humphreys Health Clinic will host a school physical fair by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 30 To make an appointment, call 737-2273. There will also be a mini health promotions fair. Command Team at Exchange The monthly Meet the Command Team visit will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Exchange food court lobby. Resume Class The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program, located in Bldg. 1127, will host a Creating a Winning Resume class at 9 a.m. on Aug. 2. For more information, call 7538321. Health Promotion Meeting The quarterly Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention Council meeting will be held immediately following the Commanders Update Brief Aug. 2 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Super Gym. Art Museum Trip The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program is sponsoring a trip to the Trick Art Museum in Ilsan on Aug. 6. The cost is $25. For more information, call 753-8825. Hawaiian Night at Water Park BOSS is hosting a Hot Hawaiian Nights event at the Splish and Splash Water Park Aug. 12 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $20. For more information, call 7538825 or 753-8970. Great Wall Trip A tour of the Great Wall of China is set for Aug. 19-22. For more information, visit the Out-ofCountry Leisure Travel on the second floor of One-Stop or call 753-7725. $1 Bowling All Summer The Strike Zone Bowling Center is offering $1 open bowling this summer. Patrons can bowl 25 games for $25 through Aug. 31. Anyone who purchases this card will be entered into a drawing for two free round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in Asia. For more information, call 754-5636. Volunteers Sought The Camp Humphreys Girl Scouts are seeking adult volunteers for the coming year. If interested, send an e-mail to humphreysgirlscouts@yahoo.com. Airport Shuttle A shuttle bus departs daily from the Community Activity Center to Incheon Airport. The bus leaves at 6 a.m. Prices are $20 for adults, $10 for 12 and younger. For persons travelling on official orders, the price is $35. This is a refundable expense to be claimed on a travel voucher. For more information, call 753-8825.
6-52 unit wins maintenance award

The process began with a look from the 35th Air Defense Artillery brigade command inspection team in February, and the commendable rating F Company earned led to the nomination for the Eighth Army competition. Eighth Army G4 representatives, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rosaline Ricketts and Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Lewis, conducted the inspection on June 16, and F Company beat out supply rooms from across the peninsula. The pride that Foxtrot personnel feel from their achievement is shared among other Soldiers in the battalion. Our property book is a key concern, said the 2nd Lt. Susan Mejia, Fox Company executive officer. It is a good feeling for leadership to know that such a critical area is in the care of capable and competent NCOs and Soldiers. x
Staff Sgt. Ray Luster goes over supply procedures with Spc. Emily Burke and Pvt. Kaitlyn Knopp, while KATUSA Pfc. Kyoung Kim prepares for the Chief of Staff inspection. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jeremy Tennent
Revitilization Day set for Aug. 3

By Mike Mooney USAG Humphreys FMWR
CAMP HUMPHREYS Some familiar faces will be missing from behind counters and in offices throughout Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation on Aug. 3. Instead of their normal place of duty, they will be at the Super Gym to participate in the first Area III Family and MWR Revitalization Day. The Army and Camp Humphreys are both in the midst of fast-moving change, said FMWR Director Don Claycomb. It is very important for the entire Family and MWR program to not only embrace the changes but be ready to meet them head on. Revitalization Day will include employees from all spectrums of FMWR, such as Army Community Service, Youth Services, Recreation, Business Operations, Marketing, Special Events and Finance. But on Revitalization Day, the majority of the participants will not be working in the area where they are normally employed. The scope of FMWR is so wide that many of our employees have no idea what the others do, Claycomb said. They are very good at their ACS job, but they have no idea of what is happening in the clubs or the gymnasiums. Because they have proven to be good employees, I feel they are harboring great ideas that could make a positive impact on operations in another sector of FMWR. If nothing else, theyre customers. And our collective job is to take care of customers. Like any other organization, FMWR has paradigms, Claycomb added. Certain things have always been done a certain way so thats the way we continue to do them, he said. But we need to change those paradigms now and in the future. Many of our employees came to work for the Army when Families were an afterthought rather than a priority. We built beautiful facilities for a specific market segment and those facilities are underused because the makeup of the Army has changed. Business Operations Division Chief Mike Ross, whose job is taking care of the clubs and bowling, said he is looking forward to Revitalization Day. Im not sure what to expect, Ross said. But getting the best people in FMWR together for a day of collective brain storming cant do anything but help us do a better job in all areas. I know I have some ideas to share concerning programs other than business, and Im sure thats the case throughout FMWR. Revitalization Day will start with a team building program before breaking into program review sessions. The afternoon will be spent developing some of the ideas that come out of the morning session. What do I hope to get out of Revitalization Day? Several things, Claycomb said. First I hope to generate new, wide-ranging enthusiasm for all FMWR programs and activities from all of our employees. Secondly, Im hoping to come out of Revitalization Day with some new ideas, goals, programs and activities. This first Revitalization Day will not be the end-all. This is just the start of our collective FMWR commitment to the Camp Humphreys Community to make things better both now and in the future. x
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What is the biggest change in the Army in your time as a Soldier or Family member?
Sandy Harker
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Babysitting and playing mommy to Soldiers. We need to stop holding lower enlisted Soldiers hands. They need to grow up and act like adults/Soldiers.
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The support from other Family members. I am a spouse and a Family Readiness Group Leader. I have noticed a lot of spouses and Soldiers dont get involved with the FRG and dont knowing anything about it and dont try to find what is out there for the spouses to do, such as taking Army Familly Team Building classes or even what is offered at Army Community Service. When my husband went back to active duty I didnt stay home and wait and cry and whine for him. I went out and learned all that I can, and from what I have noticed, a lot dont do that.
CAMP HUMPHREYS A player from 3rd/2nd GSAB slides past Dathan Black of 4th Attack Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade in the Area III softball championship on July 24. U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney
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By Capt. Austin Liu 6th Battalion, 52nd ADA
35th commander visits ADA Soldiers at Suwon

with the managers of Suwon Community Activity Center and Army Community Service, and held a question and answer session with the battery command teams. Topics of discussion included training issue specific to the Korean theater of operation as well as the future of the air defense branch. Sanchez is no stranger to the Republic of Korea, or Suwon Air Base, for that matter. He served as commander for an air defense artillery battalion at Suwon three years ago. I am honored to be able to serve in the Republic of Korea again, said Sanchez. The 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade was my first unit of choice for command. For the last few days, the former deputy director of TRADOCs capabilities manager-lower tier, has been busy visiting the battalions under his command. I am very impressed with what I have seen thus far both at 2-1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion and 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Sanchez told the battery command teams and staff of 6-52 ADA Battalion. In front of the Suwon Dining Facility, Sanchez recognized a few Soldiers who have accomplished above and beyond their assigned duty. When did you go to Airborne School? Sanchez asked Pfc. Cody Patterson, pointing at his airborne qualifier badge, before presenting him with the Dragon Brigade coin. Sir, I went to Airborne School right after AIT, Patterson answered. Patterson, a PATRIOT radar crew member, scored expert during the recent range density on two weapons, the M249 and MK-19. This is the first time I have ever received a coin from my superior officers, and I feel deeply honored, Patterson said. The 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade has the critical mission of providing air and missile defense against hostile tactical ballistic missiles and other aerial threats on the Korean Peninsula. x
The lack of discipline and respect from younger Soldiers is just sad, and NCOs dont seem to counsel their Soldiers on how to better themselves.
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Long and frequent deployments.
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Havent been with my family much since Ive joined. Big Change.
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SUWON AIR BASE Private First Class Tenisha Graves is a bit nervous, but still confident. There is no doubt in her mind that she knows her job like the back of her hand. And now she just needs to stay calm and focus on the brief that she is about to give. The young Soldier, assigned to Fox Maintenance Company, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery, took a deep breath, smiled, and said, Good afternoon, sir, my mission as part of the Supply Support Area team is to in-process every part or item we receive and forward them to the next section in the most effective and timely manner. Graves thought of the first day she arrived in Korea. It was only seven months ago, but she has learned so much since. Surrounded by her section sergeant, and other key leaders in the unit, Graves continued. On a daily basis, we process about three trucks worth of parts. We download these parts, verify the national stock number, and ensure all parts match with the correct documentation. The audience for Graves this afternoon is the 35th Air Defense Artillery brigades new commander, Col. Eric Sanchez. As Sanchez quietly listens, occasionally displaying a nod of approval, Graves suddenly realizes that military briefing might not be so difficult after all. When Sanchez asked, What is the priority during in-process, Graves paused for a split second before answering that her section puts equal amount of emphasis and attention on every single part that comes in with the goal of pushing out the parts to the requesting units by the end of the day. Out of the corner of her eyes, Graves saw a smile lighted up across the face of her section sergeant. Sanchez gave Graves a firm handshake, satisfied with the information he heard from the Soldier, then moved on to visit other sections of the Suwon SSA. In addition to visiting the SSA, Sanchez also observed PATRIOT air defense gunnery training, spoke
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The Honorable Katherine Hammack visits USAG Daegu

The Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretar y of the Army, Installations, Energy & Environment, and Brig. Gen. David G. Fox, Commander, IMCOM-K, participate in lite conversation during a command visit to USAG Daegu and the Southeast Hub July 27, at the Evergreen Club on Camp Walker. Ms. Hammack is the primary advisor to the Secretar y of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army on all Army matters related to Installation policy, oversight and coordination of energy security and management. She is also responsible for policy and oversight of sustainability and environmental initiatives; resource management including design, military construction, operations and maintenance; base realignment and closure (BRAC); privatization of Army family housing, lodging, real estate, utilities; and the Armys installations safety and occupational health programs. U.S. Army photo by Lee Seung-bin
Delta Demons train to defend the skies over Waegwan and beyond
By Capt. Daniel Colson D Battery, 2-1 ADA Commander
CAMP CARROLL, South Korea It was a warm morning on the 11th of July, as the Soldiers of D Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery made their final preparation to move south for a field training exercise. The purpose of this field event was the semi-annual certification the battery on their Air Defense equipment. D Btry., 2-1 ADAs spirits where high as one by one each serial consisting of more than 10 vehicles rolled out of Camp Carroll. The trip took approximately three hours to get some of the largest vehicles in the U.S. Army arsenal on some of the smallest roads in Area IV. The key objective of this field exercise was to conduct Patriot Table VIII gunnery certification. Once certified, D Btry., 2-1 ADA would be the first Table VIII Certified battery in the battalion for this quarter. The pass the gunnery exercise, the battery must be able to drive onto a site and emplace the equipment in a given amount of time while an evaluator watches their every move, ensuring they dont miss a single step. From there the unit must then trouble shoot any equipment issues and fight multiple simulated air battles. On Monday, the system was brought up and became fully operational within minutes of their arrival. From that moment until Wednesday morning, D Btry., 2-1 ADA prepared for their evaluation. The evaluators arrived Wednesday morning and almost immediately the weather seemed to turn against them. It rained off and on throughout the entire day. Once the evaluators started the time the rain let up and extreme humidity took over, reaching the highest level of heat category daily. On Thursday morning at 5 a.m., D Btry., 2-1 ADA received their movement warning order and immediately began their movement. The rain had stopped and the sun came out in full force once the Reconnaissance, Selection, and Occupation of Position team moved out. When RSOP moves to the set up site they are dressed in the Mission Oriented Protective Posture IV -- which consists of a full chemical suit, mask, and gloves. You put on a full body chemical suit with body armor and dig holes for grounding rods for four hours in 100 degree weather and see how you fare, said 1st Sgt. Todd Manes, battery first sergeant. Once RSOP had finished preparation of the site the battery drove their vehicles in with vehicle horns blowing. Within seconds, crews jumped out of their vehicles and began running lines and connecting the system to bring it to full operation all under the watchful eyes of their evaluators. By Friday at 5 p.m., D Btry., 2-1 ADA indeed became the first Table VIII battery of the battalion for this quarter. We ask these Soldiers to be a lot of things, a rifleman, an engineer, a semitruck driver, and at the end of it all an actual rocket scientist to put these missiles in the air, said Capt. Daniel Colson, battery commander. With D Btry., 2-1 ADA on mission and on point the skies to the south will remain safe. x
A Patriot launcher crew performs their crew drill under the watchful eye of the evaluator. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Daniel Colson
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Camp Henry Auto Skills Free inspection: we will provide free inspection, before your long trips in Korea to ensure your car is running properly. Its time for summer maintenance: Maintain and inspect your AC system. Its important to get your air conditioner checked for leaks and rechardged to ensure optimal performance during the hot summer months. For more information please call 768-8164 Financial Counseling Services Financial counseling for Soldiers and family members with emphasis on managing personal finances and tracking spending habits. Development of a personal financial plan, retirement plan, and college saving plan. Call the ACS financial readiness program office, 768-8127 or 768-7112. Kids Club Register your child for our Jr. Membership Program. Program benefits include quarterly appreciation nights, $5 gift coupon for thier birthday and other great events. Open to kids ages 5-12. For more information, call the Evergreen Community Club, 764-4060. 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. Back to School Bash 2011 Aug. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CDC, Camp Walker. BBQ, Games, Face Painting and other activies will be available. Best overall team wins a trophy. For more information, call 7688329 or 768-7111. Walker Vet Clinic The Camp Walker vet clinic stray facility is currently accepting donations of : pet toys, bath towels, pet food, cat litter, cleaning supplies and pet treats. For more information, call 764-4858 Aqua Fitness Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 9 a.m. at Camp Walker indoor pool Kelly Fitness Center. Operation Rising Star Starts Sept. 9th at the Hilltop Club. One talented singer will win an all expenses paid, three-day professional recording studio experience in Hollywood, California. Singers must be Active Duty, Reserve, National guard, or their Family Members. 18 and older with a valid DoD ID card. Visit OpRisingStar.com for more information.
Deputy Commander, USAG Daegu, William Christman (second from right) takes time out to join ACS staff members and members of the community in celebrating the 46th birthday of ACS. The event, held Jul. 22 at the Camp Henry ACS, gave attendees a chance to beat the heat while socializing and relaxing in a comfortable and welcoming setting. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
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Practical advice for everyone on how to save, manage money

Also, for a mortgage, consider a fixed-rate loan even if adjustablerate mortgages (ARMs) carry a lower initial interest rate or lower monthly payments at the start. If you are thinking about an ARM, before you commit to one, make sure you know how much the monthly payments could go up and be comfortable with those higher payments, cautioned Janet Kincaid, Chief of the FDICs Consumer Response Center. Dont let a low teaser rate lure you in; you may be surprised later. W h e n yo u co n s i d e r o p e n i n g checking and savings accounts, compare the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) offered by several financial institutions. The APY expresses the annual interest rate you will earn on a deposit account, depending on the frequency of compounding. However, keep in mind that fees such as those for ATM withdrawals, account maintenance and checks returned because of insufficient funds arent factored into the APY. Fees can make a big difference in how much you actually earn from money you have on deposit. Get a free copy of your credit reports. These reports are prepared by companies called credit bureaus. They summarize your history of paying loans, credit cards and other bills. If you apply for a loan, insurance or a job, or you want to rent an apartment, chances are your credit report will be reviewed. One reason you should be
DAEGU GARRISON No matter how old or young you are, there are some basic things you can do to better manage and protect your money. Here are recommendations from FDIC Consumer News. Comparison shop for financial services. Just as you would do for any major purchase, look at what is being offered by your bank and a few competitors, then try to find the best deal to meet your needs. For instance, with a mortgage, credit card or other loan, you may be able to negotiate the interest rate and other terms. This can save hundreds or thousands of dollars over several years. Start by comparing the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on a loan or credit card. The APR is the cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate, including interest and certain fees. Many people looking for a loan only focus on the dollars theyd pay each month instead of the APR and, because of that, they dont realize how much the loan will cost and they could pay too much, said Rae-Ann Miller, special advisor on consumer issues in the FDICs research division. For example, she said, payday loans (unsecured loans that borrowers promise to repay out of their next paycheck or regular income payment) and car-title loans (secured by the borrowers car) may be quick and easy sources of cash, but they also have an APR as high as 300 to 400 percent.
monitoring your credit reports is to correct errors or omissions that can leave bad marks on your credit history. Inaccuracies in your credit report can needlessly reduce your credit score and, in turn, may cost you hundreds of dollars each year due to higher interest rates on a loan or credit card. Another reason to review your credit reports is to protect against identity theft (see: Protect against fraud). Under federal law, you are entitled to one free credit report every year from each of the nations three major credit bureaus. To order your free reports or for more information, go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com or call toll-free 1-877-322-8228. Try to save more and spend less. First, if you dont already have a monthly budget, consider preparing one to get a better handle on your income and expenses for necessities, such as housing, utilities, food and transportation. Yo u c a n a l s o d e c i d e w h a t i s appropriate for non-essential expenses, such as entertainment, eating out and the latest electronics. This is how a budget can help you commit to saving a little money every month and splurging a little less, said Kincaid. She also said that a budget doesnt have to be complicated or scary, and that while there are budgets you can easily create on a computer, a notebook and a pencil can be enough to get you started. Or contact Financial Readiness Program At Army Community Service, 768-8127/7112. x
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By Cpl. Jang Bong-seok bongseok.jang@us.army.mil
Many Soldiers and Families are PCSing in to Daegu/Waegwan this summer - What do you wish someone had told you before YOU got here that would have made things a little easier and would help those on their way here?
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We would like to know:what realtor to use, best cell phone option, best off post family friendly apartments, Thanks we should be there in 30 days.
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I wish someone would have warned me about the Mosquitos and explained that I could get various repellents from Homeplus that work well. Also, that there are kid friendly stickers (Thomas the Train and Hello Kitty) that are coated with mosquito repellant (not strong) that protect your little ones throughout the day.
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Getting down and dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival

Story and photo by Cpl. Jang Bong-seok bongseok.jang@us.army.mil
DAEGU GARRISON Taking advantage of an opportunity to get away from the hot, humid temperatures, and the barracks, a group of Camp Henry Soldiers made their way to the annual Boryeong Mud Festival over the July 23 weekend. With mud wrestling, and mud sliding their poison of choice, Soldiers were bound to find a way to cool off. Caked in mud, the Soldiers joined what seemed like the entire Boryeong City population in a seemingly non-stop day of festivities and fun even if much of it consisted of slipping and sliding in pools of thick, wet dirt. It may be too late for you to attend the Boryeong Mud Festival, but dont worry. There are many events going on throughout the year. Dont waste your time in the barracks. Get out and see Korea. Youre your tour one filled with fond memories. It really beats staying home. x
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Mud wrestling is enjoyed by KATUSAs and U.S. Soldiers alike. Since the start of the festival in 1998, it is becoming a global event celebrated in Korea.

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JUNE 3, 2011

JULY 29, 2011 Volume 9, Issue 40

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Alliance sharpens aviation edge

See AVIATION, Page 14

Armys top energy advisor visits Koreas installations

By Russell Wicke russell.a.wicke@us.army.mil

See ENERGY, Page 14

Cultures merge at K-16, Page 11

DADT Repeal Certified

The Delights of Daegu, Page 16

ROK, U.S. officials enhance helo ops

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Obama certifies military ready for Dont Ask repeal

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Offpost events and activities

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JULY 29, 2011

USAG RED CLOUD

Stanley gym gets major facelift

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News & Notes

Children go wild at Vacation Bible School

JULY 29, 2011

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Jinkwan Temple Seoul exudes serenity

Troopers bring joy to special children

Christina Scartoli Mcdonough

Debby Gabler Williams

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Its about honoring our commitment to Soldiers and Families.

JULY 29, 2011

2011 Military Times Servicemembers of the Year

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News & Notes

USAG YONGSAN Free online tutoring, resources available

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Consider these tips to preventing, treating mold

USAG Yongsan Library closure

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Yongsan Kids on ferry to Northwest

By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun moo.s.hong@korea.army.mil

Suh dae woon

Strengthening Ties at K-16

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See SUMMER FEST, Page 12

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NEWS Panetta replaces Gates, takes formal oath

Secretary of Defense: military faces time of historic challenge

Clinton invites North Korean Official to U.S. for talks

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Aviation battalions hold live fire exercise

Federal employees abuse of benefits can be reported anonymously

JULY 29, 2011

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