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January 11, 2008 • Volume 6, Issue 13 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Casey Soldiers participate in KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week, May 2007. Events were held at Army installations throughout Korea. — File Photo

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The Morning CalmPublished by Installation Management

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USAG-YONGSAN Commander: Col. David W. Hall

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Staff Writer: Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon

USAG-HUMPHREYS Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.

Public Affairs Offi cer: Bob McElroyWriter/Editor: Andre D. Butler

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USAG-DAEGU Commander: Col. Michael P. SaulnierPublic Affairs Offi cer: Ronald Inman

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GEN B.B. BellCommander, UNC/CFC/USFK

Voting is a basic right and privilege we should not take lightly. Every two years Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DOD civilians, invited contractor, technical representatives and their eligible family members are aff orded the right to choose our national leaders. Th e calendar of primary elections will begin in January 2008 and go through September 2008. With this early start, it is important that Commanders, Staff Principals and Voting Assistance Offi cers (VAO) carry out the voting assistance mission to accomplish the following:

Inform and educate all eligible U.S. citizens assigned to the United States Forces Korea (USFK) area of operation on their right to vote; Foster voting participation; and Protect the integrity of, and enhance, the electoral process.

For our voting eligible personnel and family members, the opportuniry to register and cast their ballots in the 2008 elections will depend signifi cantly on the assistance and support provided by respective command’s and staff agencies’ Voting Assistance Programs (VAP) and unit and staff agency Voting Assistance Offi cers (VAO). By now you should have a copy of the 2008 VAP. You can fi nd these documents on the USFK web site home page, 2007/2008 USFK Voting Assistance Program.

Th e USFK web site home page also has a link for the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), and Federal Write in Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Th e FPCA is used to request an absentee ballot and can be completed on-line or printed out and completed. Postage free envelopes, for use in the U.S. Postal System, can also be printed from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) web site. Th e

Bell Sends: USFK 2008 Voting Assistance Program

JANUARY – MARCH APRIL – JUNE JULY – SEPTEMBERMilestones: Installation Management Command - Korea Region refl ects on a successful 2007

� Army installations throughout Korea are redesignated as “U.S. Army Garrisons”.� 1st Signal Brigade Dining Facility at Camp Coiner undergoes a facelift.� USAG Humphreys’ Desiderio Army Airfield runway is resurfaced.� Plans to open a commissary at K-16 Air Base are underway to better accomodate the anticipated infl ux of Families.�State-of-the-art fi re alarm systems were installed in Camp Walker’s barracks, improving the safety and security of our Soldiers. � Assistance Centers are established at Army installations throughout Korea. Th e centers off er fi ling guidance and services to those stationed in Korea and their Families.

� USAG Humphreys welcomes Col. John E. Dumoulin as its new commander.� Splish & Splash water park opens at USAG Humphreys.� Col. Michael P. Saulnier takes command at USAG Daegu.� Taxi fares at USAG Yongsan are capped at $3.� U SAG Red Cloud welcomes a new Starbucks.� USAG Daegu held its annual ‘Armed Forces Day’ event May 19. Th is “Good Neighbor” program is one of Daegu’s most highly-publicized events, showcasing US and ROK military equipment displays, martial arts, folk dancing, drill teams and Western-style foods. Th e 2007 event drew a crowd of more than 2,000 Korean and American spectators, making it the biggest event yet.� 2007 was a busy year for H805 Camp Walker Army Heliport, with more than 400 aircraft landings supported and over 50,000 gallons of fuel dispensed without accident or incident.

�Lt. Col.Donald Meisler takes command at USAG Casey. �K-16 holds ribbon cutting for Korea’s fi rst build-to-lease quaters.� Col. David Hall takes command of USAG Yongsan.n Accompanied billets in Korea almost double to allow more than 5,600 Servicemembers to receive housing and allowances for families. Th is is part of the plan to extend tours in Korea beyond one year.� USAG Carroll opens new pool and sports fi eld facilities.� $20 million Family Housing tower opens at USAG Humphreys.� MWR carpets two year-round artifi cal turf fi elds at USAG Yongsan.�USAG Red Cloud barracks are renovated with help from South Dakota National Guard engineers.�USAG Humphreys opens $19 million unaccompanied offi cer quarters and parking garage complex.

� MWR brings Embers, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to Korea.�USAG Carroll Army Lodge wins 2007 Lodge of the Year � USAG Daegu American School students recieve new $7million classroom annex.� Garrisons around the peninsuala sign the Army Family Covenant. � Army Civilian employees convert to the New Security Personnel Systems.� 18th Medical Comand redesignates three units in an eff ort to expand family services in Korea. � New $17 milion barracks open on USAG Humphreys MP Hill.� An Army Family stationed in Korea is recognized as Volunteer Family of the Year in a ceremony in Washington D.C. � USAG Humphreys uses GEMS vehicles as part of its “Going Green” campaign.�“K-Kottages” open at K-16 to support unaccompanied Famlies.

Commander

FPCA is used for registering and requesting an Absentee Ballot and the FWAB is used when an Absentee Ballot has been requested, but not received.

Every unit USFK-wide should have a VAO identifi ed. VAOs have a tremendous task. Th ey must emphasize the importance of the upcoming General Election and ensure that all military and civilian personnel are aff orded every opportunity to exercise their right to vote through voter registration and absentee balloting. To ensure participation, the following deadlines will assure timely registration and ballot request and return: Registration: 15 Aug 2008, Ballot Request: 15 Sep 2008 and Ballot Return: 15 Oct 2008.

Commanders and leaders down to first line supervisors need to be engaged and execute USFK’s VAP. I ask that you emphasize the importance of exercising the right to vote and take every opportunity to encourage our personnel to participate in the upcoming elections.

Remember, voting is both a right and a responsibility of citizens of our country. Th e 2008 Voting Slogan is “Be Smart, Do Your Part. Vote!” As leaders, we must do everything we can to encourage participation and ensure that our personnel and their families are able to exercise their right to vote and have that vote counted. One person with one vote can make a diff erence.

JANUARY – MARCH APRIL – JUNE

JULY – SEPTEMBER OCTOBER – DECEMBER

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The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Traffic Accident without Injury, Damage to Government Property, False Official Statement, Misappropriation of Government Property, Failure to Report and Remain at the Scene of a Traffic Ac-cident, Subject #1, operating a GOV with Subject #2 as a passenger, while parking, struck an open cement grate. Subject #1 and Subject #2 exited the GOV, leaving the scene without reporting the accident. Dam-ages to the GOV consisted of a cracked gas tank and gas pipe. The cement grate sustained no visible damage. Contact was made with Subject #1 and Subject #2 who were instructed to report to the USAG-Casey PMO. Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 waived, rendering a written sworn state-ment denying the offenses. Subject #2 was advised of Subject #2’s legal rights, which Subject #2 waived, rendering a writ-ten sworn statement denying the offenses. Further investigation revealed Subject #1 and Subject #2 were utilizing the GOV to move Subject #2’s personal belongings from Subject #2’s quarters. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were processed and re-leased on their own recognizance. Sub-ject #1 and Subject #2 reported utilization of their seatbelts and no injuries. ECOD is unknown. This is a final report.

AREA II: Shoplifting, Subject was ob-served by Witness, via CCTV, removing two make-up items and concealing them on Subject’s person. Subject then exited the PX without rendering proper payment. Subject was detained by Witness and es-corted to the AAFES Security Office where Subject surrendered the items. Subject was apprehended and transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject was advised of Subject’s legal rights, which Subject waived, rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the offense. Subject was processed and released to Subject’s unit. Subject was issued a Show Cause letter and the items were retained. ECOL is $8.00. This is a final report.

AREA IV: Unlawful Possession of Duty-free Goods, Dereliction of Duties, Subject #1, operating Subject #1’s POV, dispensed $52.23 of gasoline into the vehicle, which Subject #1 was not authorized to receive. Further investigation revealed Subject #2 failed to properly identify and check Sub-ject #1’s vehicle to determined if it was authorized to receive fuel. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were detained and transported to the USAG-Daegu PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 waived, rendering a writ-ten statement admitting to the offense. Subject #1 was processed and released. Subject #2 rendered a written statement admitting to the offense. Subject #2 was processed and released to Subject #2’s supervisor. Subject #1’s SOFA license plates were retained. Investigation con-tinues by MPI and Deagu Customs, with Daegu Customs as the lead investigative agency.

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities

NEWS

Biryong Falls (Gangwon-do Province)Located in the Gangwon-do Province on the eastern shore of the peninsula, the magnifi cent Biryong Falls look very much like dragons fl ying up towards the sky, which is why it was named Biryong (fl ying dragon) Fall. Th ere is a relatively wide path leading to Biryong Waterfall, through a bamboo forest, making it a very nice place to hike. From Biryonggyo Bridge, which is located in the lower reaches of Cheonbuldong Valley, called Ssangcheon, walk past it for about 30 minutes to the left, and you will see the Yukdam Falls, made up of 6 waterfalls and a deep pond. 300 m past this area (about a 20 minute walk), you can see the Biryong Falls between the narrow and rugged ravine. For more information contact the Mt. Seoraksan National Park Administration Offi ce +82-33-636-7700/7702 (English/Korean) or visit them online at http://www.npa.or.kr/sorak

Donghwasa Temple (Daegu)Donghwasa Temple is located on the south side of Mt.Palgongsan Mountain, about 22km northeast of Daegu. It was built by monk Geuk-Dal in the 15th year of the Silla King SoJi’s reign (493). Th e original name of the temple was Yugasa, but Simjiwongsa rebuilt the temple under King HeungDeok (reign 826-836) and named it Donghwasa. Th e present temple was last rebuilt in 1732. When you turn the corner, the fi rst thing that catches your eye is the Seolbeopjeon Building. To the left of Seolbeopjeon is Daeungjeon, the main temple, and to the right of the building leads to the Geumgang Stairs. Past Bongseoru are stairs that are typical of the ones leading into Daeungjeon, called Nugak Stairs. On either side of the stairs are railings in the shape of a dragon, and in the middle of the stairs, there is a round stone marble that resembles a Yeouiju, a ball often associated with dragons. If you come down the stone stairs beside Bongseoru and walk along the cement road for a while, you will come to the huge Seokjoyaksa Yeoraebul. Th e stone tower, stone light, the lion statue, and the lotus fl ower that decorate the Buddha statue are all very large in size. Behind the statue are also stones arranged in a circular form like a scroll painting. Th ese are world-class size stone artifacts. For more information call: +82-53-985-0980

Hot springs (Mt. Seorak)Sorak Waterpia is a hot spring theme park located near Mt. Seorak where 3,000 tons of sodium carbonate water is transferred from underground springs daily and maintained at 49 degrees Celsius. Th e resort has something for everyone with its indoor, open-air hot spring tubs, swimming pools, water slides and a waterfall to an outdoor area designated for couples. Th e open-air hot spring bath overlooks the East Sea to one side and the Taebaek Mountain Range to the other. For information, visit www.tour2korea.com

63 Building (Seoul)Th e Daehan Life Insurance 63 Building is a famous Seoul landmark. Th e “63 Building” off ers numerous shopping, dining and sightseeing experiences. Visitors can enjoy a bird’s eye view from the building’s 60th fl oor. Th e vista off ers a centralized view of Seoul. Th e building even has an elevator designed for enjoying the city skyline. Th e skyscraper is 63 stories, 817 feet high and the third tallest building in the republic of Korea. Th e 63 Building houses an aquarium featuring a variety of sea life and animals like sea lions and penguins. An IMAX theater lends to the experience. Th e site’s restaurants are a popular attraction, off ering several international buff et-style dining options. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com

The Blue House (Seoul)Cheong Wa Dae (recognized by Westerners as the Blue House or the presidential residence of the Republic of Korea), is known for its beuatiful blue tiles. Th e fi rst thing that catches your eye when you arrive at Cheong Wa Dae are the tiles of the main building. Th e blue tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mt. Bugaksan in the backdrop. As the Blue House represents Korea, the blue tiles and the smooth curve of the roof represents the natural beauty of Korea. Tours have been conducted since 1998 and may require advanced reservations. Tours are off ered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, except public holidays. For more informaiton, visit www.tour2korea

The Daehan Life Insurance 63 Building is a popular tourist attraction because of its IMAX theater and aquarium. — File Photo

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Unattended cooking fires destroy property, and in some cases take the lives of the ones we love. On Dec. 19, four children died in Ketchikan, Alaska, just days before Christmas as a result of an unattended cooking fi re in their home. Th is past year six reported cooking fi res in US Army garrisons across Korea caused $20,000 damage to family personal belongings and our facilities. Th e US Army community has been lucky this past year as no one was injured in any of our fi res. Regrettably, these fi res happen every year and are preventable by following basic cooking safety guidelines.

According to National Fire Protection Association publications, cooking fires are the # 1 cause of home fi res and home fire injuries. Some 50,000 fires occur each year in kitchen ovens and ranges and nearly 75 % percent of these are a result from a responsible person not being in the immediate area. Most cooking fi res start with the ignition of common household items (e.g., food or grease, cabinets above the range, oven mitts, dish towels, wall paper, paper or plastic bags, and curtains, etc.), and spread to surrounding combustibles. Cooking fi res usually happen within the first 10-15 minutes of cooking, so you have to stay alert and give the range your attention.

Some of the more common causes for these type fi res are distracters such as leaving the stove unattended to answer the phone, forgetting while watching TV, taking care of the children, answering the door. Many cooking fi res happen between 3 and 6 PM, which is about the time children get home from school, while parents are still at work. Parents should educate their children in cooking safety and preventing unattended cooking fi res. If you’re in the market for a new range, you might consider purchasing one of the newer heat limiting cooking surface protector ranges said to prevent most unattended cooking fi res.

Following these simple safety rules can prevent cooking fi res

• “Stand by your Pan! Never leave food cooking unattended on the stovetop. Stay in the area, take your phone, or possibly a small TV to keep you company.

• Keep the cooking area clear of debris (rags, food packaging, towels, pot holders, curtains, and bags away from cooking surfaces).

• Don’t cook if you feel drowsy or feeling the eff ects of alcohol, medication or other drugs.

• Roll up your sleeves and don’t wear loose-fi tting clothing. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fi re.

• If you must answer the door etc., turn off the range off , and take a timer or oven mitt with you to help remind yourself that something is still cooking.

• Child Proof your kitchen and cooking areas by enforcing a “kid-free zone” of three feet (1 meter) around the stove.

• Turn pot handles inward towards the wall to prevent burns caused by overturning or spills.

• Keep pets off cooking surfaces and nearby countertops to prevent them from knocking things onto burners.

• Never use a wet oven mitt. A wet mitt can cause scalding to your hand and fi ngers from steam.

• Always keep a potholder, oven mitt and lid handy. If a small fi re starts in a pan on the stove, put on an oven mitt and smother the fl ames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan.

• Cook at indicated temperatures settings rather than higher settings.

• Regularly clean your stove and range top to prevent a build up of food and grease.

If you do experience a cooking fi re, follow these safety guidelines:

• Don’t attempt to pick up the pot or pan. Put on an oven mitt, place a lid on the pan to smother the fl ames, and turn off the burner. Don’t remove the lid until it is completely cooled.

• For an oven fi re, keep the oven door closed and turn off the heat to prevent fl ame spread. Call the Fire Departmentr to make sure the fi re has not spread beyond the oven.

• Never pour water on a grease fire and never discharge a fire extinguisher directly into a pan fi re, as it can spray or shoot burning grease around the kitchen, spreading the fi re.

• If your clothes catch on fi re, stop, drop and roll.

• In case of a microwave fi re, keep the door closed and unplug the microwave. Call the fi re department and make sure to have the oven serviced before you use it again.

• Keep a fi re extinguisher available in the home.

• Inspect your smoke monthly.By planning ahead, you can do a lot

to prevent a fi re. But once a fi re starts that you can’t safely extinguish, there are only three things to do: First get yourself and family out of the house, and close the door behind you. Second, call 911 from a neighbor’s home. Lastly, don’t go back into a burning building, no matter what.For information or to schedule a home fi re safety inspection, contact your local garrison fi re prevention offi ce. An excellent source for cooking safety tips can be found at this FEMA website: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/ppt/cooking/fa-312-powerpoint.ppt. Some excellent cooking safety video clips can be found at http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=282&itemID=18279&URL=Research%20&%20Reports/Safety%20fact%20sheets/Home%20safety/Cooking%20safety

Safety offi ce offers tips to prevent cooking fi res

Cooking fi res usually happen within the fi rst 10-15 minutes

of cooking, so you have to stay alert and give the range your

attention.

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� The community celebrated Martin Lu-ther King Jr.’s birthday in the Red Cloud Theater Jan. 12.� Second Lt. HHC 1/72nd Artillery Mi-chael Woundenberg broke the long stand-ing Rucksack Challege record in Korea with a time of 58 minutes.� Charlie Daniels entertains USAG-RC troops in the USAG-RC Physical Fitness Center to a standing room only audience.� The Seargent Major’s Association and the Audy Murphy Club build a toilet for a poor family in downtown Uĳ eongbu.

� Avelina Richardson, manager of the Gateway Club on USAG-Casey was se-lected for the James A. Carroll Jr. Award-Theme Concept Outlet.� Donnie McClurkin performs for a standing room only audience in USAG-Casey’s Hanson Field House.� Be� er Opportunities for Unaccompa-nied and Single Soldiers held their 17th Annual IMCOM Korea Region BOSS Fo-rum in the USAG-Casey Community Ac-tivity Center Jan. 30.� USAG-Casey opened thier new tax center.

�USAG-RC 2nd Infantry Division signed the fi rst sisterhood agreement between the 2ID and the Gyeonggi provincial gov-ernment offi ce.� Warrior country celebrates Black His-tory by featuring a Tuskegee Airman as guest speaker� USAG-Casey salutes Bataan survivors by holding a prequalifying run of the an-nual Commemorative Bataan Death March in New Mexico. The event covered more than 13 miles on USAG-Casey, featuring much the same terrain as the fi nal march.

� The garrison formerly known as Camp Casey in Dongducheon changed its moni-ker March 21 to USAG-Casey during a cer-emony held in the Gateway Club adjacent to the front gate of the garrison.� USAG-Casey hosted a U.S. citizenship naturalization ceremony conferring citi-zenship to nine foreigh Warriors March 8 in the Digital Conference Center.� In spite of freezing winds, blowing sleet and snow, Warriors celebrated Mardi Gras on USAG-Casey March 10.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Col. Kevin Hawkins, USFK resource manage-ment director, gives Martin Luther King Jr., Day speech in Camp Red Cloud’s the-ater Jan. 12. (2) Area I Garrison Commander Col. Forrest Newton with USAG-Casey commander Lt. Cl. Terry Hodges along with other dignataries cut the cake celebrating Camp Casey’s redesignation to USAG-Casey. (3) Sgt. 1st. Class Nathaniel Davenport, 2nd Infantry Division, performs a classic blues selection during the Black History Ex-travaganza in CRC theater. (4) Avelina Richardson points to planned improvements that will be made to Primo’s and the Gateway Club in December. (5) An appreciative family in need smiles receives furnishingd in their home thanks to members of the Area I Sergeant Major’s Association and the Audie Murphy Club.

Photo by Jim Cunningham

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MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST� U.S. Army’s Chief of Staff ’s wife, Sheila Casey, wife of Gen. George Casey, visits USAG-RC May 1.� The 138th Field Artillery conducted Non-combatant Evacuarion Operation readiness for the dependants of Soldiers stationed at USAG-Casey May 18.� The 2007 2ID KATUSA/U.S. Soldier Friend-ship Week, took place April 30-May 3.� USAG-RC Soldiers compete for NSK award; the best from four regions in Korea competed for the noncommissioned offi cer, Soldier and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army award May 10.

� USAG-RC fetes employees of the quar-ter at a lucheon in Mitchell’s Club. Some of the nominees were military members and civilian employees who contributed to operations in USAG-RC.� USAG-RC opens new Starbucks coff ee house June 8 in the Food Court at USAG-RC operated by Army and Air Force Ex-change System.� Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson took com-mand of USAG-RC during the change of command ceremony held on the Village Green June 26.

� Capt. Kemberly Nelson accepted command of Headquarters and Headquarters Detach-ment USAG-Casey from Capt. Nichelle Ruffi n July 2.� Lt. Col. Donald Meisler took command of USAG-Casey during a traditional United States Army Change of Command ceremony held in the Carey Fitness Center on Camp Casey July 18.� Area I celebrates Independence Day early July 4 and continued on July 8 because of rainy weath-er. Area I Morale, Welfare and Recreation kept the schedule in spite of the weather challenges.

� USAG-RC plans off -post housing options for married Soldiers in a town hall meeting held by Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson, USAG-RC garrison commander, Aug. 6 and 7. The end purpose is to provide adequate and af-fordable off -post housing.� Soldiers of the 210th Fires Brigade were awarded two Army Commendation Medals and four Army Achievement Medals during a ceremony held Aug. 10 in USAG-Casey’s Carey Fitness Center.� Three Soldiers from USAG-RC were select-ed for Soldiers of the Year for IMCOM-Korea.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) During USAG-Casey’s July 4 festivities, Dynas-ty warrior players demonstrate the technique and methods of ancient warfare used by warriors on horseback of the early 13th century when the Mongol Dublai Khan ruled Korea. (2) Children of Kwangmyong Orphanage are served by Soldiers during the picnic June 30. (3) Sgt. 1st Class Michael Turrieta plies his culinary skills in preparing the barbeque for the children of Kwangmyong Orphanage June 30.(4) Lt. Col. Donald Meisler takes command of USAG-Casey during a ceremony held in the Carey Fitness Center on Camp Casey July 18. (5) Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson takes the garrison fl ag from Brig. Gen. Al Aycock, IMCOM-Korea Commanding General, taking com-mand of USAG-Red Cloud during the change of command ceremony June 26.


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� Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander in Chief, George Lisicki, came to USAG-Casey Sept. 3 to take a tour of Casey and to deliver a message to Warriors in USAG-RC.� The Soldier Show opened in the Carey Fit-ness Center on USAG-Casey Sept. 1 with a mat-inee performance that dazzled the audience.� Soldier SOFA representative train at USAG- Casey. Capt. Melissa Dasgupta, Chief Interna-tiona and Operational Law, 2nd Infantry Divi-sion, gave Status of Forces Agreement training to Soldiers and civilian representatives as re-quired by law.

� United Services Organization sent their Vice President, Jack Flanagan, to fi nd out fi rst hand what the fi eld offi ce in USAG-Casey needs to continue providing sup-port to Soldiers.� The 2nd Infantry Divison Safety offi ce trained civilian and military safety offi cers to comply with federal regulations.� The south wall at Camp Casey fell when Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson, garrison commander, and Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, garrison commander USAG-Casey, picked up sledge hammers and began swinging.

� Gerald Keener, manager of the USAG-Casey Bowling Center, was selected by the Bowling Proprietor’s Association of America as their fi rst choice winner in the “Second Na-tional Bowling Week Innovative Promotion Contest.”� Capt. Renante Lasala passed the Headquar-ters, Headquarters Company-Red Cloud gui-don to Capt. Dennis Graves Nov. 2.� The Army signed a covenant with Soldiers and their families in a ceremony to fi nalize the annual Army Family Action Plan conference held in the Digital Conference Center Nov. 8.

� Morale, Welfare and Recreation in US-SAG-Casey earned the top prize in garri-son recreation community programming for June 2006 through May 2007.� The Kilborn dining facility tied fi rst place with the Stanley Main DFAC in the annual Thanksgiving theme competition for dining facilities held in Warrior Coun-try.� More than 90 children of the Isaac House Orphanage gathered in USAG-Casey’s Digital conference Center Dec. 15 to celebrate Christmas.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Senior leaders of USAG-RC hold up the signed Army Family Covenant in a ceremony held in the Casey Digital Conference Center Nov. 8. From left, Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson, USAG-RC garrison commander, Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Marshall Downs, Com. Sgt. Maj. USAG-RC, Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, Com. Sgt. Maj. 2nd Infantry Div. (2) Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, garrison commander USAG-Casey, passes the HHC Red Cloud guidon to Capt. Dennis Graves, incom-ing commander. (3) Gerald Keener (center), USAG-Casey Bowling Center manager, proudly holds the 1st prize check for $1000, with Christopher Bradford (left), USAG-RC MWR business manager, and Kieth Elder (right) Headquarter Installation Manage-ment Command Morale, Welfare and Recreation division chief. (4) Staff Sgt. Walter Washington plays the alto saxophone during a rhythm and blues number in the 2007 Soldier Show on USAG-Casey Sept. 1. (5) Army scores fi rst during the second play of the game with a leap to the goal line. Army wins fi rst ever Army-Air Force fl ag football game held on Soldier’s Field at USAG-Casey Nov. 17. (6) Lt. Col. Jeon, Dong-Jin (left), deputy commander Republic of Korea army UN Command Security Battalion and Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia (right), Joint Security Area commander, place a wreath on the Cpl. Jang, Myoung-Ki Memorial Nov. 21. (7) Children from the Isaac House Orphanage dance to begin the festivities during the annual Christmas party held in their benefi t by the 210th Fires Brigade in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center Dec. 15.


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� The community celebrated Martin Lu-ther King Jr.’s birthday at the South Post Chapel Jan. 12.� Korean National Police and Garrison law enforcement offi cials conducted a joint training exercise for the fi rst time Jan. 12.� Area II announced its volunteers of the quarter Jan. 18: Hwacha Killebrew, South Post Chapel, and Zoe Turner, teen center.� Korean Service Corps workers built a 19-tent “tent city” at the Camp Coiner Life Support Area to support military exer-cises.

� A renovated USO offi ce reopened and started business Feb. 1 at the Moyer Com-munity Activities Center. The center of-fers more extensive services to commu-nity members.� Super Bowl Monday started well before 5 a.m. More than 250 Area II community members gathered around big screens at the Main Post Club Uptown and Down-town Feb. 5.� The Seoul American High School Fal-cons wrestling team won two All-Pacifi c Far East championships Feb. 16.

� The Joint Military Mail Terminal started mail service March 9 from a newly con-structed facility at Incheon International Airport. The move speeded up mail de-livery to all U.S. Forces Korea members.� More than 150 high school seniors at-tended a transition fair March 14 to help prepare for their futures a� er graduation.� Area II Support Activity became the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan March 19. U.S. Army Garrisons worldwide took on standardized names in an Army-directed redesignation order.

� USAG-Yongsan Soldiers and Yongsan-gu offi cials planted trees to honor Arbor Day April 5 fi rst at Yongsan Garrison, then at Namsan Botantical Garden near the Grand Hya� Hotel.� Eagle Scout Candidate Geoff rey Furner led a community service project April 13. Boy Scouts painted all the fi re hydrants on 8th Army Drive as an Eagle Scout project. � The Gate 17 Visitor Center reopened April 17 a� er extensive renovations. The center processes more than 1,200 visitors a day.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Seoul American High School student Sean Brown gives a mime performance called “Order My Footsteps” during the Dr. Martin Luther King commemoration Jan. 12. (2) Yongsan-gu offi cials and USAG-Yongsan Soldiers join to-gether at Namsan Botanical Garden to plant trees April 5 in honor of Arbor Day. (3) Sgt. 1st Class James Broadie (left) cheers at the Indianapolis Colts’ Super Bowl win during Super Bowl Monday Feb. 5 at the Main Post Club. (4) Sgt. Reagan Wilson and Gavin Moore light candles as part of the April 16 “Days of Remembrance” at the Main Post Club to com-memorate victims of the Holocaust. (5) Command Sgt. Maj. Diane Foster (right) and Col. Ron Stephens uncase the new colors of U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan March 19 under the Army’s standardized Garrison naming convention. David McNally

Sgt. Kim Sang-wook

Sgt. Kim Sang-wook

Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon

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MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST� The American Forces’ Spouses’ Club awarded a record $72,000 in scholarships on May 2. Forty high school students, col-lege students and adults received scholar-ships ranging from $500 to $3,000.� U.S. Forces Korea kicked off a fi ve-day Good Neighbor English Camp for 60 Ko-rean students May 15, placing the 10th-graders into homes of USFK families.� More than 6,200 practiced processing for noncombatant evacuation May 17-19 at Collier Field House as part of Exercise Courageous Channel.

� The 21st “June Jamboree” held June 1 gave special-needs children a day of fun and games. More than 160 children par-ticipated and more than 300 volunteers helped out for the community festival. � The fi rst two sets of fi ve-bedroom gov-ernment quarters opened June 1 to ac-commodate large families. � The 168th Medical Ba� alion honored seven Soldiers June 22 for rescuing a Ko-rean civilian who fell off a train platform at the Seoul Train Station.

� Col. David Hall assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan July 13. His predecessor, Col. Ron Stephens, moved to Fort Huachuca, Ariz.� Seoul Immigration Offi ce opened a sat-ellite service in the Community Services Building. Offi cials provide SOFA stamp and A-3 Visa services by appointment.� Yongsan honored community volun-teers July 25 during a recognition cer-emony. Col. Wayne Clark, 18th Medical Command, received a presidential volun-teer award.

� Yongsan swimmers won three fi rst-place awards during the peninsula-wide Youth services Championship Meet Aug. 4.� The athletic fi eld near Seoul American High School and Field 5 received artifi cial turf makeovers to support sporting events year-round. The project cost approximate-ly $1.5 million.� KATUSA Soldiers spent a day at the Seoul Dongbu Senior Care Center to help feed, bathe and keep company with more than 300 retirees.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Col. David Hall assumes command of USAG-Yongsan July 13. (2) Lt. Col. Paul Duray, 168th Medical Battalion Commander, praises his Soldiers June 22 for rescuing a Korean civilian who fell onto train tracks. (3) Scouts from Yongsan’s Boy Scouts of America and the Korea Scouting Association of Seoul recite their oath during an Aug. 1 ceremony at Namsan Park to honor the 100th an-niversary of scouting. (4) A medic evaluates the injuries of a “victim” during a mass casualty exercise in July. (5) Korean and American Soldiers played basketball and other sporting events during the week-long KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week April 23-26. (6) Joseph D’Auteuil leads the pack at the tug-of-war competition June 1 during the annual June Jamboree honoring exceptional family members.

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David McNallyCpl. Im Jin-min

David McNallyCpl. Im Jin-minSgt. Jung Jae-hoon

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� Offi cials opened a $20 million unaccom-panied offi cer housing facility Sept. 6 at K-16 Air Base.� Children from Seoul’s Young Nak Chil-dren Home spent the day with their Amer-ican counterparts for a Good Neighbor Program event at the Family Fun Park.� The U.S. Army Soldier Show performed Sept. 12-13 at Collier Field House.� Korea House entertainers performed traditional Korean dances and music to more than 400 USFK families. The event kicked off the Choseuk holiday weekend.

� K-16 Air Base dining facility won top honors as the the best small garrison facil-ity at the 8th U.S. Army level competition.� More than 5,000 a� ended the 2007 Yong-san Fall Festival.� USAG-Yongsan was selected Oct. 8 as a fi nalist for the fi scal 2008 Army Com-munities of Excellence competition. The Garrison competes as one of four fi nalists worldwide.� The Garrison hosted 55 Korean English teachers for their fi rst visit to Yongsan’s Seoul American High School Oct 16.

� Garrison chapels raised more than $20,000 through off erings collected Nov. 2-4 and donated to a special fund called Helping Hands to support junior service members and civilian families during the holidays.� More than 60 delegates from USAG-Yongsan tenant units and organizations gathered Oct. 25-26 to work on community issues and propose solutions during the Army Family Action Plan Conference.� The Garrison held its fi rst Combinded Federal Campaign extravaganza to show how the charity supports local programs.

� Army handily defeated Navy 14-8 dur-ing the 2007 Army-Navy fl ag football game Dec. 1, winning the Commander’s Trophy for a sixth consecutive year.� Seventy-three American and Korean Girl Scouts made wool scarves and pil-lows to send to homeless children and breast cancer patients.� Army leaders here signed the Army Family Covenant Dec. 13, pledging their support to develop and improve family programs at U.S. Army Garrison-Yong-san.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) First Sgt. Darryl Wright, acting command ser-geant major for U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan, holds up the signed Army Family Cov-enant Dec. 13. (2) Yongsan teens discuss issues at the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Army Family Action Plan Conference Oct. 26 at the South Post Chapel. (3) Santa Claus greets children at the Garrison tree lighting ceremony Dec. 6. (4) USAG-Yong-san Volunteer of the Quarter Julie Climer receives an award from USFK Commander Gen. B.B. Bell Sept. 29. (5) Yi Kyong, Seoul American High School Korean language teacher (left), gives a tour to 55 Korean English teachers Oct. 16. (6) A Yongsan youth enjoys time with the D.A.R.E. lion Sept. 15 at the “Day for Kids.” (7) Pamela Foe (left) and Marrion Moses make kimchi during the 2007 Charitable Kimchi Making Event Nov. 12 at the former Sudo Women’s High School Playground site in Seoul.

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Sgt. Jung Jae-hoonCpl. Im Jin-min

Sgt. Kim Sang-wook

Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon

Sgt. Kim Sang-wook

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News & NotesUSO Centers Closed Jan. 15

USO centers throughout Korea will be closed Jan. 15 for an organization day. They will resume normal hours Jan. 16.

Music and Theatre Auditions for Bee-Luther-Hatchee

Anyone can audition for a role in the next Area Community Theatre Music and Theatre Branch play, “Bee-Luther-Hatchee.” Auditions are 6 p.m. Jan. 14 and 15 at the Moyer Community Activities Center. No prior acting experience is necessary. Bee-Luther-Hatchee, by playwright by Thomas Gibbons, follows the story of Shelita Burns, an African-American editor who publishes “Bee-Luther-Hatchee,” the autobiography of Libby, a reclusive 72-year-old black woman. Shelita has never met Libby, and when the book wins an award Shelita delivers the award in person. To her shock, the actual author of the book is a white man. Furious and resentful, Shelita accuses the man of perpetrating a hoax, while he defends the book as a truthful work of imagination. Their con-frontation builds to a jarring act of violence. For information, call 723-5721.

Military Marriage SeminarRegistration ends today for a military marriage seminar Jan. 18-19 at Seoul’s Capitol Hotel. Register at www.seoulmarriageseminar.org. The seminar is open to active duty, retired mili-tary, civilian employees, and U.S. Forces Korea contractors. The Jan. 18 session runs from 6-9 p.m., and the Jan. 19 session is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A suggested donation of $25 per couple or $15 for individuals is requested. For information, visit the Web site or call 738-6054.

Prevention TrainingTwo sessions presenting Prevention of Sexual Harassment training are scheduled for Jan. 15. This training is mandatory for the following two categories of people: New U.S. civilian and mili-tary supervisors of U.S. civilian employees, and new U.S. civilian employees. The session for supervisors is 8-11:30 a.m., while the session for employees is 1-4:30 p.m. For information, call 738-4476.

Seoul SecretsArmy Community Service will present a new program designed for newly arrived personnel, “Seoul Secrets,” scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16. Participants will learn about the various transportation choices in Seoul such as the sub-way system, local and express buses, and more. For information, call 738-7505.

Yongsan BOSS MeetingThe USAG-Yongsan Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers meets Jan. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Moyer Theatre in the Moyer Community Activities Center. For information, call 738-5466.

MLK Day Candlelight VigilA candlelight vigil march is scheduled for Jan. 20 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The march starts at 5:30 p.m. at Collier Field House and ends at the South Post Chapel. A birthday celebration with refreshments follows the march. For information, call 738-3320.

121st Hospital Closed Jan. 24The 121st Combat Support Hospital will be closed Jan. 24 for safety training. The Yongsan Health Clinic, outpatient clinics and outpatient pharmacy will be closed. The emergency room will be open.

Saturday Dental AppointmentsThe 618th Theater Dental Command will provide Saturday appointments 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at USAG-Yongsan Dental Clinic #2 beginning Jan. 26. This appointment-only service is available to Service-members E-7 and above and their eligible family

members. For information, call 736-4779/7096.

Operation Smooth MoveA pre-moving class created to inform and em-power military members and their families about the moving process ‘Operation: Smooth Move’ is 1-4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Community Services Building. For information or to sign up, call 738-7505.

Tax Center OpensThe Yongsan Tax Center holds its opening cer-emony 3 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Moyer Community Activities Center Room 113, and it will start tak-ing customers at 4 p.m. that day. The tax center will operate Feb. 1 through May 9 the following hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday: 1-6 p.m.; and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 724-1040.

WWE Raw TicketsTickets for the WWE Raw Royal Rumble Tour 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Jamsil Gymnasium are on sale at the USO. For information, call 724-7003.

Army Aviation Winter BallThe Army Aviation Winter Ball is scheduled for Feb. 9 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. Tickets are on sale for $45. The event, themed “Keep-ing the Morning Calm for 55 Years,” starts at 5:15 p.m., and planners invite all aviation enthu-siasts. The guest speaker is Brig. Gen. William Forrester, commander of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. Military dress is dress mess or dress blues with bow tie. Civilian attire is coat-and-tie. For information, contact Capt. Tobin Brown at 741-6207 or 2nd Lt. Rachel Heitz at 753-3842.

Korean Language ClassKorean language classes are offered 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Hannam Village Chapel. Classes are free to all Soldiers and Fam-ily Members. For information, call 723-6721.

WIC Program in KoreaWIC Overseas provides nutrition education and supplemental foods to pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women, infants, and children until age 5. This program is open to eligible active-duty Servicemembers, employees of a military department or DoD contractor, or their families. For information, call 736-6074.

Tricare in Korea Web SiteThe 18th Medical Command has a Tricare Web site located on its main home page at http://www.seoul.amedd.army.mil. It is located under the Hot Links section.

USO Highlights� Tour highlights:Jan. 12 – One -day ski tourJan. 13 – Insadong & Seoul tourJan. 15 – I’chon pottery shopping tourJan. 17 – Panmunjom (DMZ) & tunnel tour� Pick up the USO monthly calendars at the Main Exchange, Commissary, Dragon Hill Lodge, and Town House. The calendar is available on-line at the USO Web site at www.uso.org/korea. For in-formation, call 724-7003.

Shoe Shine Service at K-16 CACThe K-16 Community Activities Center now has a shoe shine service. Its hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. It’s closed Tuesdays.

New Incheon Bus ScheduleStarting Jan. 14, the Incheon Airport shuttle bus from the DHL departure times will be adjusted. The new schedule is posted at the Dragon Hill Lodge and at the bus terminal in the Moyer Com-munity Activities Center. For information, call 738-5103.

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NEWS THE MORNING CALM

Lions For Lambs(R) 6:30 p.m.

Dan in Real Life(PG 13) 8:30 p.m.


Water Horse(PG) 7:30 p.m.

Wonder Emporium(G) 7:30 p.m.


Wonder Emporium(G) 7:30 p.m.

National Treasure(PG) 7 p.m.



Lions For Lambs(R) 7 p.m.

No Show No Show No Show




Wonder Emporium(G) 9 p.m.

Beowulf(PG13) 9 p.m.

30 Days of Night(R) 7 p.m.

Golden Compass(PG13) 7 p.m.


Gone Baby Gone(R) 7 p.m.

Golden Compass(PG13) 7 p.m.

The Comebacks(PG13) 7 p.m.


No Show No Show No Show

Why Did I Get Married?(PG13) 9:30 p.m.

Why Did I Get Married?(PG13) 9:30 p.m.

I am Legend(NR) 7 p.m.

I am Legend(NR) 7 p.m.

Water Horse(PG) 7 p.m.


Why Did I Get Married?(PG13) 8 p.m.


Dan in Real Life(PG 13) 8:30 p.m.

No Show I am Legend(NR) 7 p.m.




American Gangster(R) 7 p.m.

No Show Bucket List(PG13) 9 p.m.


Bucket List(PG 13) 6:30 p.m.

Balls of Fury(PG 13) 6:30 p.m.

Bucket List(PG 13) 8 p.m.

Balls of Fury(PG 13) 6:30 p.m.

Bee Movie(PG) 6:30 p.m.

Bucket List(PG 13) 8 p.m.

Fred Claus(PG) 6:30 p.m.


Fred Claus(PG) 6 p.m.

Eastern Promises(R) 6 p.m.


The Kingdom(R) 6 p.m.


The Kingdom(R) 6 p.m.



Fred Claus(PG) 6 p.m.

Eastern Promises(R) 6 p.m.

Beowulf(PG13) 9 p.m.


I am Legend(NR) 8:30 p.m.





Michael Clayton(R) 7 p.m.

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by Capt. Jason MoyUSAG Humphreys Combined Legal Center

Tax season is just around the corner and USAG Humphreys will be ready to assist you with your needs. Last year the USAG Humphreys Tax Center filed over 1,600 federal and state income tax returns, saving the USAG Humphreys military community thousands of dollars in filing fees. This year we expect to do even more.

Starting Jan. 21, 2008 the USAG Humphreys Tax Center will open its doors and provide free tax assistance and e-filing. This year we will be located at building S-751 and will be operating from9 a.m. –5 p.m. Monday through Friday. But before you rush down to the tax center you need to make sure you have all the necessary documents to file your taxes right the first time. Having the proper documentation means that you will be able to file taxes without error and receive that coveted refund check sooner.

Gather financial/tax documentsBy far the most important document is

the W-2. This form is filled out by your employer(s) and sent to the IRS. The form lists the amount of income earned and the amount of taxes withheld. Typically W-2’s are sent out in January.

A taxpayer may have more than one W-2 if they had more than one employer in a year. W-2’s for military pay are available on MyPay online at https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx.

Another very common form is a Form 1099. This form is sent by a financial institution (eg: bank, investment broker, fund manager, etc.) and reports other types of income, for example self-employment income, interest income, dividend income or cancellation of debt (which is considered

income). Taxpayers may have more than one 1099 depending on the number of accounts they have. Beyond these two common forms there are other forms that report various types of income. If you receive any form that looks like it deals with taxes you should bring that with you as well.

Obtain Power of Attorney from your spouse if filing jointly and are separated

If a married soldier is filing jointly then both spouses need to sign the joint tax return. In order to validly sign tax a return for your spouse you need a power of attorney. The IRS has a special power of attorney form, IRS Form 2848 you could use or get a special power of attorney at a legal center. If you are currently separated you should work on doing this now to save time.

If you are going to file from Korea, please have your spouse to go their nearest legal assistance office to get a power of attorney allowing you to sign her name on your joint return. If your spouse is going to file in the states, please come to your local legal assistance office to get a power of attorney.

Obtain appropriate identification numbers for all dependents

All taxpayers and family members need to have a Social Security number or a taxpayer identification number. If you are a United States citizen, legal permanent resident or an authorized temporary resident under section 42 USC § 405(c)(2) you should have or are able to get a Social Security number. One can obtain a Social Security number by filing form SS-5 with the Social Security Administration. Additionally, the name on a Social Security number must match the name on the tax return. If you recently got married and have not updated

any name change with the Social Security Administration you should use your maiden name on the tax return. To apply for or to change a name on a social security card please fill out form SS-5 online at http://www.ssa.gov.

If your dependents are not U.S. citizens,

legal permanent resident or authorized temporary resident then your dependent must obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number instead. This is a special identification number used for tax purposes only.

An ITIN can be obtained by filing a Form W7 with the IRS, found online at http://www.irs.gov. If you recently got married you need to file your I-130 with USCIS immediately to get your spouse a legal permanent resident or “green” card. With this he or she can obtain a Social Security Number.

If you do not receive a Social Security Number before tax season comes to an end, then discuss filing a Form W7 with your tax center.

Bring your Divorce Decree or Legal Separation Agreement

Divorce and legal separation has tax implications as well. One issue claiming

a child for the dependency exemption. In order to claim a dependent exemption after divorce or legal separation you must provide proof. The divorce decree or legal separation agreement normally states who can take the dependency exemption(s).

The IRS assumes that the parent who

has physical custody of the child for the majority of the year is entitled to claim the child unless that parent has agreed to give up the dependent exemption in a divorce decree or legal separation agreement. The non-custodial parent can claim the exemption if he or she has the proper documentation. Non-custodial parents can file Form 8332 or a similar written statement signed by the custodial parent granting the non-custodial parent the right to claim the dependent exemption.

For more information on taxes you can visit the IRS website to download forms and publications at http://www.irs.gov. Additionally, if you have questions you can make visit your local legal assistance office or the tax center when it opens.

To contact the USAG Humphreys Legal Center call 753-6245, come to building S-734 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Preparing for tax season pays off

“...make sure you have all the necessary documents to file your taxes right the first time. Having the proper documentation means that you will be able to file

taxes without error and receive that coveted refund check sooner.”

Capt. Jason MoyUSAG Humphreys Combined Legal Center

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http://imcom.korea.army.milCHAPLAIN

“I dreamed I went to heavenAnd you were there with meWe walked upon the streets of goldBeside the crystal seaWe heard these angels singingThen someone called your nameYou turned and saw this young manAnd he was smiling as he cameAnd he said friend you may not know me nowAnd then he said, but waitYou used to teach my Sunday SchoolWhen I was only eightAnd every week you would say a prayerBefore the class would startAnd one day when you said that prayerI asked Jesus in my heart

CHORUSThank you for giving to the LordI am a life that was changedThank you for giving to the LordI am so glad you gave

Then another man stood before you

Chaplain finds inspiration in loving lyricsChaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham25th Transportation Battalion

In view of beginning a New Year we need an appropriate perspective to help us stay motivated for the long haul. I want to help by sharing a song written by Ray Boltz called, “Thank You.” I believe that if we can have an eternal perspective on life, then we can accomplish amazing things in the here and now. This song does a marvelous job of doing just that; of reminding us that what we do now has an eternal impact. Consider what he says:

And said remember the timeA missionary came to your churchAnd his pictures made you cryYou didn’t have much money But you gave it anywayJesus took the gift you gaveAnd that’s why I’m here today

One by one they cameFar as your eyes could seeEach life somehow touchedBy your generosityLittle things that you had doneSacrifices you madeThey were unnoticed on the earthIn heaven now proclaimed

And I know that up in heavenYou’re not supposed to cryBut I am almost sureThere were tears in your eyesAs Jesus took your handAnd you stood before the LordHe said, my child look around youFor great is your reward

I am so glad you gave.I am not sure what heaven will be like, but I do enjoy the thought that perhaps I will have an opportunity to thank those who have had an influence in my life. I also have a curiosity of wanting to know in what ways that I may have had an influence in others’ lives. This thought motivates me to continue on helping those who may come into my sphere of influence – and I encourage you to do the same. Who knows, maybe I will be in your line in heaven to say thank you!

Protestant ServicesCollective Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll Sunday 1030 Camp Walker Sunday 1030 Camp Henry Sunday 1245 Camp Walker Sunday 1300 Camp Carroll Church of Christ 1700 Camp WalkerCollective Friday 1900 Camp WalkerKorean Tuesday 1900 Camp CarrollKorean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker Korean Thursday 1100 Camp Hialeah

Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Camp Walker Sunday 0900 Camp Walker Sunday 1130 Camp Carroll Additional Programs Bible and Bagels Tuesday 0630 Camp Walker Chapel AnnexProtestant Women of the Chapel Tuesday 0930 Walker Chapel SanctuaryKorean Bible Study Tuesday 1030 Walker Chapel AnnexCatholic Women of the Chapel Saturday 1000 Walker Fellowship HallChurch of Christ Bible Study Wednesday 1900 Walker Fellowship HallLadies Prayer Meeting Monday 1400 Camp Carroll Chapel Sanc.Contemporary Bible Study Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll Chapel Annex

USAG - ChaplainsChaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin,

[email protected], DSN 768-5455Chaplain (Capt.) Byung Min,

[email protected], DSN 765-8991

Area IV Worship Services

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Concerts & decorations warm the air during the holidays at Daegu

(Top left and right) Daegu community including Soldiers, Family Members, local people enjoyed Embers Concert held Dec. 18 at the Camp Walker’s Kelly Gym. Embers entertained people not only by music, but also by a variety of performances related to Christmas. Audiences were excited and could feel the atmosphere of holiday season by the concert. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Na Kyung-chul

A warm and cozy sitting area decorated with stockings for Santa’s upcoming visit and a Christmas Tree telling the Christmas story of a family’s first Christmas as husband and wife to present day, husband and wife with teenage daughters both where created fill the heart with holiday spirit and eases the mind for total tranquility where visited by USAG Daegu and the 19th ESC families and friends during the USAG Daegu Tour of Homes. — U.S. Army Photos By Samuel G. Hudson

(Left) Brig. Gen. Xavier Lobeto, commanding general of 19th ESC, greets guests at the 19th ESC Commanding General’s New Year’s Reception Jan. 6 at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. More than 200 guests were invited to the event to celebrate the upcoming year. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Suk Kyung-chul

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The 1-43rd Air and Missle Defense Artil-ley Brigade added a touch of the “old so� shoe” to its New Horizon Day training Jan. 9. Camp Humphreys community leaders hosted a Town Hall meeting to address issues ranging from Avian Flu to policy restrictions on AFFES Military Star Cards Jan. 24. Humphreys American Elementary School children got the opportunity to ex-plore crime scenes during “Mystery Festi-val 2007.”

Riggers, pilots and Soldiers, from the 194th Maintenance Ba�alion, worked to-gether during a sling-loading exercise that included three CH-47 Chinook helicopters, HMMWV’s and CONEX’s at Camp Hum-phreys Desiderio Army Airfield. Nine Camp Humphreys Soldiers at-tended the Korea Be�er Opportunties for Single Soldiers Forum at Camp Casey. Three Soldiers born far from the United States became American citizens, Spc. Ji Yon White, Pfc. Xinlai Zhou and Pvt. Melba C. Tungpalan Feb. 7.

The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys staff was put to the test during an intense two-day command post exercise. Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson, Installation Management Command assisant chief of staff and IMCOM commanding general, receives a briefing on Camp Humphreys transformation during his visit. More than 100 Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members gathered at the Commu-nity Activity Center to celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor several Sol-diers for their achievements March 29.

The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and Camps Long and Eagle Fire Depart-ments were honored for winning 2005 and 2006 Installation Management Com-mand Korea Fire and Emergency Service of the Year Awards April 5. Soldiers from the 35th Air Defense Artil-lery Brigade, HHB, ran four miles in recog-nition of sexual assault awareness month April 13. A block party was held at Soldier’s Park honoring military children and the Month of the Military Child April 14.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) March brought a visit from Mrs. Be�y Hum-phreys, widow of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K. Humphreys for whom USAG Humphreys was named. Here (second from le�) she takes part in the finale of a per-formance at the Cheongdam Cultural Center in Anjung-ri. (2) Camp Humphreys cel-ebrated Martin Luther King Jr. birthday with a march and prayer breakfast Jan. 10. (3) Army B-boy Gonzalez Diaz takes his turn on the YS gym floor during a break-dance demonstration April 20. (4) The Area III Women’s Basketball team won the Eighth Army Women’s Basketball crown. (5) Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, USAG Hum-phreys command sergeant major, accepts the new U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys colors from Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., USAG Humphreys commander March 15.

Photos by F. Neil Neeley

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MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST Soldiers from a Republic of Korea Army Airborne unit dropped into Desiderio Army Airfield at Camp Humphreys dur-ing a training exercise. Humphreys American Elementary School fourth through sixth graders were given the opportunity to visit the Grand Park Zoo in Seoul May 4. USAG Humphreys Splish & Splash Wa-ter Park offically opened with free admis-sions during the Memorial Day weekend. This is the first and only water park on an American installaion on the peninsula.

Soldiers from the Republic of Korea Army and the United States Army place a wreath on Beacon Hill during Korea‘s Memorial Day ceremony June 6. Soldiers from the 3rd Ba�alion 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade gave up their free time to continue designing and building the new remote control car race track at Soldiers Field June 16. The Senior Adviser to the Chief, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Command Sgt. Maj. Wil-liam J. Gainey, made a trip to USAG Humphreys to visit Soldiers June 21.

The 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade held a change of command ceremony in the Black Cat hangar at Osan Air Base July 3. Eight United States Army Commander Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt visited USAG Humphreys and the 2nd Combat Avia-tion Brigade July 17. USAG Humphreys command team and other staff members visited the 36th Re-public of Korea Infantry Division head-quarters to participate its first ROK-U.S. Security Agreement ceremony July 23.

USAG Humphreys welcomed its new deputy commander David W. Frodsham Aug 1. Frodsham came to Humphreys a�er serving as the chief of the plans di-vision with the Installation Management Command, Korea in Yongsan. Marines from Okinawa deployed to Ko-rea for exercise Ulchi Focus Lens 2007. USAG Camps Long and Eagle partnered with Wonju City and the Wonju Chapter of People to People in hosting seven junior high and high school students and four teachers from Roanoke, Va.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Two Korean stewards position Pat Wheeler before she washes her hands, a ritual that’s part of the Korean traditional wedding June 8. (2) This new $15 million seven-story family housing tower opened at USAG Humphreys July 18. (3) Trey Lillywood lands a high flying kick to a board held by Sgt. Roy Henderson, HHC USAG Humphreys, at Taekwando demonstration during KA-TUSA Week. (4) Santa is not sure if he’s ready to take a dive or not. He visited Splish & Splash Water Park at USAG-H as part of the Christmas in July celebration hosted by Family and MWR. (5) Dori Smith and her dad, Stanley, posed for a shot before school starts at HAES on Aug. 27. (6) Brig. Gen. Al A. Aycock, IMCOM-Korea commanding general, passes the unit colors to Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., USAG-Humphreys in-coming commander, during the ceremony held on Soldiers Field May 18.

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The transformation of Humphreys con-tinued with the official opening of the new $19 million unaccompanied officer’s quar-ters and parking garage Sept 7. Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visited USAG Humphreys to see the progress of the post’s transformation Sept. 8. Soldiers, Family Members and civilians participated in a post-wide antiterrorism force protection exercise Sept. 17 – 19.

USAG Humphreys Garrison Com-mander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. signed a proclamation officially declaring Octo-ber 2007 as Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Days before the larger Army Family Action Plan conference eight Humphreys teens gathered at the Youth Center and developed their own AFAP issue to send forward Oct. 5. Officials at USAG Humphreys held a ribbon cu�ing ceremony to open a $17 million new barracks on MP Hill Oct. 19.

The 2nd Infantry Division newest air defenders, Echo Ba�ery, 1st Ba�alion 43rd Air Defense Artillery, received hands on training with the Avenger Air Defense Missile System during “Sea Strike 2007” at Cholmae, Daecheon Beach Nov. 8. United States and Republic of Korea of-ficials reaffirmed their commitment to the alliance and continued American military presence on the Korean peninsula during the official groundbreaking ceremony for the U.S. Forces Korea base relocation to the Pyeongtaek area Nov 13.

More than 100 Soldiers, Family mem-bers and Civilians braved the cold tem-peratures to join in prayer, song and celebration at the annual Humphreys Community tree lighting ceremony at Transformation Park Dec. 3. The United States Army Chief of Staff, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., visited United States Army Garrison Humphreys to participate in the Army Family covenant formal signing Dec. 14. More than 200 Humphreys Soldiers and their Family Members shared in the signing.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP : (1) United States Army Chief of Staff, Gen.George W. Casey Jr., participated in the United States Army Garrison Humphreys Army Family covenant signing ceremony Dec. 14. More than 200 Soldiers and Family members took part in the event, along with USAG Humphreys Commander Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., Eighth Army Commanging General Lt. Gen. David Valcourt, Brig. Gen. Al Aycock, IMCOM-Korea Commanding General, Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin N. Witt, IMCOM-K command sergeant major and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, USAG Humphreys command sergeant major.(2) Sixth graders show off their slippers on “Give Drugs the Slip” day. (3) USAG Humphreys community children gathered with Santa Claus for a Christmas photo at USAG-Humphreys Community Activiites Center after attending the annual tree lighting ceremony. (4) (left) Scream, Pvt. Joshua Somers, and Dracula, Pfc. Miguel Montanez, both of 568th Medical Company, combined scares to make sure everyone had a good “Spooky Hallow” time Oct. 31. (5) Chief Warrant Officer Angela Lowe and daughter, Diamond enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together at HAES Nov 21. (6) USAG Humphreys community members held a motorcycle ride to remember those lost during the terrorists attacks of 9/11. (7) Spc. Michael A. Macias, HHB 35th, ADA Bde, fights for the ball against a member of the Pyeongtaek City Hall during the Korea-US Military Forces and Government Friendship Soccer Tournament.

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http://imcom.korea.army.milAREA IVJANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

Area IV Community partook in memorable Martin Luther King event at the Evergreen Community Club with buffet breakfast, entertainment and remarks from guest speaker Jan. 10. Military Personnel Division opened at Cp. Henry, took over human resources duties performed by former 516th PSB, and provided personnel support to Soldiers in Area IV. Area IV Tax Centers set to open at Henry, Carroll to offer tax preparation assistance to help residents through the trials and tribulations of “tax season.”

Black History Month was celebrated throughout February in Area IV with a variety of events and activities for all ages. The students a�ending the 3rd Annual camp Carroll English camp Jan.29 to Feb.3 visited to Taegu American School, bridging the cultural gap with their American counterparts. Gen. B. B. Bell, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States forces Korea commander visited to the Daegu base cluster Feb. 13, evaluated programs and met new people who had arrived in the community.

AFN-Daegu presented the first ever live AFN television newscast aired from Daegu. 70 Area IV community members including Soldiers, KATUSA, Scouts, and others celebrated the Daegu Metropolitan City’s 62nd annual Arbor Day event with Daegu citizens at Waryong Mt. march 16. The unit responsible for managing installations in Area IV changed its colors March 28 with the redesignation of the Area IV Support Activity as United States Army Garrison Daegu during a ceremony in front of its headquarters.

The inaugural Jinhae Internation Military Band and honor Guard Festival was held April 5 in Jinhae with thousands of Korean spectators and nearly 20 military bands from four countries. Twenty two members of Club Beyond and six adult leaders spent April 9 – 11 helping out at Ursula’s House, a home for older women without family. Officers and senior non-commissioned officers from the 19th ESC met for the first time with the headquarters staff of the 50th Homeland Reserve Division at their compound in Daegu.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: (1) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders Veronica Sema (center) and Monica Littlejohn, autograph posters for Daegu American School junior varsity cheerleaders following a “mini-performance” at the school Feb. 13. (2) Sgt. Han Chang-hee, USAG Daegu Senior KATUSA performs talent show during KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers friendship week. (3) Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit, USAG Daegu command sergeant major, unfurls the new scarlet and yellow colors of the IMCOM and USAG Daegu, as Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. previous USAG Daegu commander, holds the staff during the redesignation ceremony Mar. 28. (4) Jo Ah-ra, a ninth grader from Kyongil Girls’ Middle School, and Spc. Monica Garcia, USAG Daegu, greet each other on the first day of Englich Camp April 4. (5) Sgt. Derrick Chambers, 19th ESC, working at the mailroom, explains his job to the students. Students visited the Camp Henry’s consolidated mailroom as part of an installation’s tour. (6) USAG Daegu Soldiers tug the rope during a tug of war match. The team took second place to the 188th Military Police Company.

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Camp Carroll Soldiers joined about 30 volunteers from the Junior Chamber International Korea-Waegwan, and the Waegwan Nature Conservation Organization on a beautification project of the roads of Waegwan Industrial Complex May 10. The U.S. Army Garrison Daegu hosted the 6th Armed Forces Day Celebration at the Camp Walker’s H-805 heliport. The celebration included a variety of aircra�, tactical vehicles and equipment static displays, entertainment and food. The USAG Daegu and the Area IV community said farewell to Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. and welcomed Col. Michael P. Saulnier as the new garrison commander May 30 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Gym.

To celebrate the 232nd United States Army Birthday, approximately 1,000 Soldiers, Civilians, family members and local Korean dignitaries gathered at the Inter-Burgo Hotel in Daegu June 14. Camp Walker Commissary conducted a special commissary awareness event June 22 at the commissary parking lot for demonstrating the benefits of shopping at the commissary and having fun time, targeting single Soldiers. Busan citizens, honored guests and members of Korea Freedom League, Busan branch, gathered at the United Nations National Memorial Park in Busan June 25 to remember the noble sacrifice of victims of the Korean War.

25th Transportation Ba�alion moved from Yongsan Army Garrison in June and moved into their new headquarters on Camp Henry and celebrated the event with a ribbon cu�ing ceremony July 12. The USAG Daegu commander and Soldiers were invited to the Republic of korea Air Force Logistics Command Symphonic Band Regular Concert held at Donggu district Cultural and Athletic Center July 12. The United States Army Support Center-Korea, held a Change of Command ceremony in honor of the outgoing commander, Col. Campbell D. Allison, and incoming commander, Col. Steven W. Pate July 31 at the Camp Carroll’s Gym.

28 million Boy Scouts around the world rededicated themselves to the Boy Scout Oath Aug. 1. Here in Daegu that number included 14 boys from Troop 81 and four leaders. Camp Walker’s dining facility, ‘Daegu Mountain Inn’, was reopened through the completion of its $800,000 renovation project with a grand opening ceremony Aug. 9. Daegu American School held a ribbon cu�ing ceremony for the completion of new classroom annex $7 million project began Feb. 22, 2006 for 544 days, Aug. 27 at Camp George with students, garrison leadership and school and construction officials in a�endance.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Brig. Gen. Raymond Mason, previous Commanding General of 19th ESC, saluts while offering flowers during memorial ceremony June 25 at the UN National Memorial Park in Busan. (2) Pfc. Shacha Zelalla, 517th Movement Control Team, prepares cherry and grapes for the cherry/grape picking contest. She participated in the Commissary Awareness Day as a volunteer of BOSS. (3) The ROK Air Force Logistics Command Symphonic Band performs July 17 at the Donggu Cultural and Athletic Center. (4) Two children sit on a Paladin Self-propelled howitzer after checking out its interior during Armed Forces Day May 19. (5) A child visiting the 6th Armed Forces Day Open House looks through telescope May 19. (6) Republic of Korea Army 50th Infantry Division Maneuver Battalion Soldiers conduct brick crushing performances in the Armed Forces Day opening ceremony.


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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER The USAG Daegu’s Camp Carroll Army Lodge had won the Lodge of the Year award in the medium category for all lodges worldwide. U.S. Army Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members from USAG Daegu enjoyed Chungchong province factory and cultural tour sponsored by the Korean Foreigner Tourist Facility Association Sept. 7.

The commander of the 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Brig. Gen. Raymond V. Mason said farewell to Korea and incoming commander, Brig. Gen. Xavier P. Lobeto received the color as a new commander during the Change of Command ceremony Oct. 4. Civilians learned to survive under adverse conditions during annual survival training Oct. 22 at the Kelly Gym on Camp Walker and Oct. 23 at the Camp Carroll Gym.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Children from Chilgok Montessori Kindergarten get a chance to try their hand at spraying water from a fire hose. (2) A company representative has an attentive audience as he explains to Soldiers the benefits of working for his organization Oct. 10. (3) Daegu City Nam-gu District Mayor Lim Byung-heon accepts a drink poured by USAG Daegu Commander Michael P. Saulnier at an appreciation dinner held Sept. 6 by the mayor. (4) Korean Foreigner Tourist Facility Association members and the tour group pose in front of the Cass Beer Factory Sept. 7. (5) Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt hands a color of 19th ESC to incoming commander Brig. Gen. Xavier Lobeto during the Change of Command ceremony Oct. 4.

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NOVEMBER Daegu American School and the Daegu community hosted the 2007 Class “A” Far East Girl’s Volleyball Tournament from Nov. 5 to 9 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Gym and Camp George’s Daegu American School Gym. USAG Daegu officially greeted the new unit, 1st Ba�alion, 44th Air Defense Missile Artillery Regiment at a Transfer of Authority Ceremony held in Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center Nov. 16.

DECEMBER Students showed their artistic talents to community through the Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) 2008 National Fine Arts Contest held Dec. 11 at Camp Walker’s Evergreen Community Club. Capt. James S. Johnson took command of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company 501st Special Troops Ba�alion from Capt. Elizabeth Curtis during a ceremony Dec 12.



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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Col. Michael P. Saulnier, USAG Daegu commander, signs the Army Family Covenant Nov. 1. The commitment was about improving the quality of life for Soldiers and their Families. (2) One of Yongsan International School spikers (right) tries to spike the ball to International Christian School Pyeongtaek’s area Nov. 8 at the Kelly Gym. (3) Daegu KATUSA Soldiers who participate in the 2007 KATUSA Celebration of Praise practice gospel music at the Camp Walker’s Chapel. (4) Santa arrives with a huge box of Christmas candies which bring smiles to the faces of Camp Carroll Soldiers and Family members. (5) Cpl. Nam Joo-suk, USAG Daegu IMO; and Pvt. Jason Vaughan, 551st ICTC help out a volunteer from Waegwan Female Volunteer Fire Brigade, gather up leaves during a beautification project of Waegwan Industrial Complex, Nov. 11.

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