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Proudly Serving Camp Humphreys and the Pyeongtaek Communities

Volume 1 Issue 17

By Sgt. Broderick Hennington

USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

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What’s Inside Page 2

Humphreys Job Fair

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Harvest Festival/

Oktoberfest

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Fire Prevention

Week

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Pyeongtaek Shopping

Army Substance Abuse Program coordinator saves a life

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea --

U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Sub-

stance Abuse Program coordinator,

Yeritza Nocera, was awarded the Civil-

ian Service Achievement Medal, Oct. 8,

for her actions, which prevented a for-

mer Soldier from committing suicide,

here.

Nocera, a Panama native, teaches

substance abuse classes for Soldiers

assigned to Humphreys.

She received recognition through the

Col. Michael F. Tremblay, USAG Humphreys Garrison commander, Yeritz Nocera, Army Substance Abuse Program coordinator and USAG Humphreys Com-

mand Sgt. Major Antonio R. Lopez, pose after Nocera received her Civilian Service Achievement Medal at Camp Humphreys, Oct. 8. (U.S. Army photo by

Sgt. Broderick Hennington, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs)

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Col. Michael F. Tremblay Command Sgt. Maj. Antonio Lopez Steve Hoover Maria Gallegos Garrison Commander Garrison Command Sergeant Major Public Affairs Director Editor - Chief, Command Information Submit stories, nominations, photos to USAG Humphreys CONNECTIONS to: usarmy.humphreys.imcom-korea.mbx.usaghumphreyspao@mail.mil The Connection is an unofficial publication published under the provisions of AR 360-1 for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Connections are not necessary the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of the Army or the USAG Humphreys. The Connections is a free bi-weekly publication distributed via email every other Friday, except when that day is an American holiday, then the Connections will be published on Thursday. All items are subject to editing for content and to insure they conform with DoD guidelines.

Humphreys’ Job Fair provides avenue for employment

By Sameria Zavala

USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea —

Hundreds of job seekers gathered for

the semi-annual Camp Humphreys Job

Fair, Oct. 10, at the Morning Calm Con-

ference Center.

More than 30 vendors and organi-

zations participated to promote their

vacancies to approximately 370 job-

seeking members of the Humphreys

community.

“This job fair is an opportunity for

military members and spouses to net-

work and hopefully obtain employ-

ment,” said Eric Burton, the Army

Community Services Employment

Readiness program manager and coor-

dinator of the job fair. “This event falls

directly in line with the Camp Hum-

phreys hiring initiative.”

The U.S. Army in Korea is making

rapid improvements to improve

spouse hiring in order to help make

Korea the “Assignment of Choice” for

Soldiers and their Families.

“I’ve been here six months and this

is my second job fair,” said Mariana

Gomez, a military spouse and job seek-

er. “It’s an opportunity to see what’s

out there and I think this is very help-

ful. It’s very difficult to find a job, you

have to apply online and it takes a long

time.”

At the job fair, interested applicants

were able to interview on-the-spot for

a position.

The Soldier For Life – Transition As-

sistance Program used the event to

inform service members on their op-

tions when leaving the military.

“Not only are we here to advertise

to potential employees, we are also

distributing information about our pro-

grams and to provide information to

the community,” said Jouana Mann, a

SFL-TAP finance counselor.

“We want to make sure we are

fully staffed, so that we can support

the influx of people relocating from

Yongsan,”she said.

Army Community Service holds at

least two job fairs per year, in the

spring and fall. For those interested in

employment assistance, please visit:

https://humphreys.armymwr.com/

programs/employment-readiness-

program or call 050-3357-2363/2372.

A participating vendor explains the hiring process to job seekers during the Camp Humphreys Job Fair,

Oct. 10, at the Morning Calm Conference Center. (U.S. Army photo by Sameria Zavala, USAG Hum-

phreys Public Affairs)

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HELPFUL LINKS

USAG Humphreys

USAG Humphreys Facebook

USAG Humphreys Flickr

USAG Humphreys

Family and MWR

USAG Humphreys YouTube

Eight Army Newcomers Page

Interactive Customer Evaluation comment card from a

veteran, who attended her class in 2018. He appreciated

her sincerity, and noted her teachings saved his life.

"I am grateful to have met her because had it not been

for the memories of the lessons she taught and the style

she used, I would have committed suicide," he wrote on

the ICE comment.

"Being able to reach someone who walks into our class

is the award," Nocera said. "This medal and certificate

are extra. Knowing he was able to be here to celebrate

his daughter's sixth birthday is my award."

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Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 19, 2019 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Morning Calm Conference Center

2019 National Hispanic Heritage Month

(From left) U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Commander Col.

Michael F. Tremblay, 2501st Digital Liaison Detachment Sgt.

Maj. Jonay Medina, and USAG Humphreys Command Sgt. Maj.

Antonio R. Lopez, pose after Medina received his Certificate of

Appreciation during the National Hispanic Heritage Month Cere-

mony at the Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel, Oct. 7. Guest

speaker, Medina, highlighted the roles of notable Hispanic

American heroes throughout America's military history. (U.S.

Army photo by Sgt. Broderick M. Hennington, USAG Humphreys

Public Affairs)

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Humphreys Harvest Festival/Oktoberfest 2019 Camp Humphreys community enjoyed a fun-filled day with festive activities during the Humphreys Harvest Festival and Ok-toberfest, Oct. 5. The events included K-Pop performances, Arts and Crafts, carnival games, children activities and various food options.

For more photos, please visit: Harvest Festival

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT 6-12

USAG Humphreys Fire Department officers demonstrate use of fire hose during the Fire

Prevention Week, Oct. 11. Camp Humphreys has four fire stations, with 105 personnel, to

respond to all types of emergencies, including fire, EMS, HAZMAT, rescues of all kinds,

aircraft and vehicle accidents and other incidents. (U.S. Army photo by Brad Jeong, USAG

Humphreys Public Affairs Intern)

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Credit: Brad Jeong, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Intern

Pyeongtaek Shopping

Winter is approaching fast! If you are looking for a few places to shop for winter

clothes or just to browse around, here is a list of places in and near Pyeongtaek.

New Core Outlet

New Core Outlet is located in Pyeongtaek, and it is

considered a smaller outlet mall compared to other

outlets; however, the mall features several shopping floors, grocery stores and

a movie theater. It also specialize in baby clothes at a discounted prices.

AK Plaza Mall

AK Plaza mall is also located in Pyeongtaek, near Tongbok market.

It is a multi-entertainment shopping center featuring a CGV

(movie theater), a Books Libro, and a Character’s Fun zone.

First Village Outlet

First Village is located in Asan and is approximately 20

minutes from Camp Humphreys. The outlet features shoes,

clothes, sport brands, baby products, and outdoor items.

Shinjang Shopping

Shinjang strip is located just outside the Osan Air Force Main

Gate. The strip has numerous stores featuring trinkets,

luggage, clothes, shoes, and international food choices.

Icheon Lotte Premium Outlet

Icheon Lotte Premium Outlet is located in Gyeonggi-do

and is about 60 minutes east from Camp Humphreys.

The outlet features 31 discount shops and carries over

350 brands at reasonable prices. There are also a local

ceramic and specialty shops.

Let’s go shopping!

**Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. The Depart-ment of Defense and USAG Humphreys in no way endorse, favor, or spon-sor the activities/places mentioned.