Inside this issue

Korean-American Friendship Festival

Hometown Holiday Greeting Team Visit

Army Scholarships Available

DEERS Beneficiaries

Newcomer’s Orientation

ICE

CRC TMC Family Care Program

Free and Reduced Price School Lunch

Soccer Clinic – EFMP

Hanbok

Chuseok Events – Area 1

Labor Day Festival

Icheon Ceramic Festival

HERO Drawing Show

Last day Opns-Outdoor Swimming Pools

Bodybuilding Competition

Jazz Festival

ACS Classes

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 2011

Dates of Interest:

Sept 5-6—Labor Day & Training Holiday

Sept 11—13 Chusok Day (ROK)

Sept 20—Change of Command

Sept 22—2ID FRG Roundup

Area 1 Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) The 2012 Area 1 AFAP Conference is scheduled for Oct 27-28, 2011 from 0800-1700 in the CAC, Camp Casey. If you have a quality of life issue complete issue form and return it to the ACS AFAP Program Manager before Oct 7. For more information, or to drop off an issue, contact SuJin McClintock, the AFAP program manager, at 730-3107 or su.mcclintock@korea.army.mil.

What is the Army Family Action Plan? The AFAP is a grass-roots process that directs actions to enhance readiness and increase retention by improving the standards of living for Soldiers, DoD civilians, Retirees and their Families.

How do I submit an AFAP Issue? Please complete an AFAP Community Issue Sheet and return it to Area 1 Army Community Services, or email usaga1afap@korea.army.mil. For Issue Sheet Form, click http://redcloud.korea.army.mil/AFAP/Downloads/FY12

Issue: Identify your concern or problem regarding the quality of Army life. Scope: Explain your concern, why it is a problem & who it affects. Recommendation(s): How you want this issue to be resolved.

Want to be part of the AFAP team? Volunteers are needed for the USAG-RC 2012 AFAP Conference, please contact your local ACS no later than Oct 7. How would you like to be involved?

Delegate—Work with other delegates in a group to select issues

Facilitator—Guide an AFAP work group in issue development and problem Soldier tasks.

Recorder/Transcriber

Issue Support—Aid the work group in issue selection and wording

Room Manager—Serves as a liaison between the work group room and the operations center.

Administration—Serves a variety of functions .

Yongsan AFAP Conference is scheduled for Oct 20 to 21, from 0800 to 1700, in the South Post chapel. To participate in the AFAP conference or submit an issue, contact Yongsan ACS at 738-7505/3617 or http://yongsan.korea.army.mil/afap2.asp

Humphreys AFAP Conference is scheduled for Oct 6 to 7, from 0800 to 1700 in the Super Gym. Anyone wishing to submit a quality of life issue should do so before Sept 29. For more information, or to drop off an issue, contact Denise Chappell, the AFAP program manager, at 753-3266 or denise.r.chappell@us.army.mil

Korean-American Friendship Festival Saturday, Sept 3 from 1400-1800 @ROK-US Cultural Plaza Downtown, Bosan-Dong. Dongduchon-city Merchandise Association wants to show appreciation for the help that 2ID Soldiers provided to recover from flood damage and build mutual friendship between 2ID Soldiers and Dongduchon-city Merchandise Association members. Free food, Korean Folk Dance, Featuring Nanta Dancers, TaeKwonDo, DaeJin University (B-Boy), Rock Band (Comatose State), Korean National Classical Music, NongAk, Tackgyeon, Rock Band, Taste Traditional Korean Tea, Photo taking with Korean Fork Dress (Lend Korean Fork Dress on the spot), & Photo taking in front of Birthday table for children.

Hometown Holiday Greeting Team Comes to Korea! The annual Hometown Holiday Greeting team will visit Korea Sept 20-26 to film greetings of U.S. Service members, Department of Defense Civilian Employees, Retirees and their Families. The greetings will be broadcasted on TV stations back in the States between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Greetings are provided as a free service and open to everybody. Please send a holiday greeting to Family and friends! Service members must be in uniform to participate. For more information, call your local Public Affairs Office. The following locations during the specified dates and times: CASEY: Sept 22, 1000-1800 @Camp Casey PX CRC: Sept 21, 1000-1800 @Camp Red Cloud PX STANLEY: Sept 20, 1000-1800 @Camp Stanley PX HUMPHREYS: Sept 25-26, 1000-1700 @Camp Humphreys PX YONGSAN: Sept 9, 1200-1800 @Dragon Hill Lodge Courtyard by the Waterfall Sept 10, 0800-1800 @Dragon Hill Lodge Courtyard by the Waterfall Sept 16, 0800-1800 @Dragon Hill Lodge Courtyard by the Waterfall Sept 17, 0800-1800 @Dragon Hill Lodge Courtyard by the Waterfall In case of inclement weather, tapings will be at the DHL Sunken Lobby

Birthday table for children

Army Scholarships Available The U.S. Army is encouraging its future scientific workforce by awarding 100 scholarships to college students this year. Students accepted into the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship for Service (SMART) Program receive up to five years of tuition and a full-time position as a civilian scientist in a Department of Defense (DoD) laboratory after graduation. All U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command laboratories are involved in SMART. Undergraduate through post-graduate students are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted from Aug 1 to Dec 1 for next year's scholarship recipients. For more information, visit the SMART Scholarship website at: http://smart.asee.org/

DEERS Beneficiaries Do you know the importance of updating your information in DEERS? It is important for beneficiaries to update the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) because it is the key to receiving TRICARE benefits such as medical appointments, prescriptions, and claims for civilian care. Do you know the information needed to update DEERS? Changes to your family composition such as marriage, divorce, birth or adoption, address or telephone change, need to be updated in DEERS. Sponsors and eligible family members must be registered correctly in DEERS when the hospital, and/or pharmacy staff verify eligibility for services or filling prescriptions. How do I update my information in DEERS? To update or verify DEERS information, visit any uniformed services ID card issuing facility (PSD). Beneficiaries can update addresses, phone numbers and email addresses online at: www.dmdc.osd.mil/swg/owa/webguard.login. Where can I go for more information on DEERS? For assistance or questions about maintaining TRICARE eligibility and DEERS contact your local TRICARE Service Center. For more information, call 736-8070.

What is Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE)? Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) is a process designed to provide the Garrison Commander with integrated feedback from an individual, constituent, and Mission Commander's perspective. This process is used to improve the services provided to Soldiers, Retirees, Veterans, Family Members and Civilians that live, work and train on the installation. The ultimate outcome is to improve performance, readiness, recruiting, retention and work-life balance. There are two ways for you to file an ICE comment. ICE can be accessed from any computer terminal or kiosk with Internet access, or using ICE hard copy comments cards. Those cards are turned into Garrison Plans Analysis & Integration Office (PAIO).

Newcomer’s Orientation – Area 1 New to Area 1 and want to get the lay-of-the-land? Enroll in the Army Community Service (ACS) Newcomer's Orientation and have a Windshield Tour of Dongduchon city Tour and Korean Lunch. A two day orientation that provides newly arrived civilian employees and Family members valuable information about life in Area 1. Open to all Spouses, Soldiers, and civilians. Participants must sign up in advance. For more information and registration, call ACS at DSN: 730-3107. Monday, Sept 19, 0900-1600 @Casey ACS Classroom, Bldg 2451 & Tuesday, Sept 20, 0930-1600 @Casey CAC, Bldg S-2366.

Free and Reduced Price School Lunch Parents of students who may be eligible for free or reduced price school lunches should visit the Financial Readiness Program (FRP) Office in Casey ACS, to complete and submit an application. Office Location: ACS bldg S-2451. Operating Hours: Monday—Friday, 0800-1630 Required Documents: Copy of Sponsor’s Orders Copy of Sponsor’s Recent Leave and Earning Statement (LES) Copy of Spouse’s LES if working Copy of Sponsor & spouse’ Military ID Card Complete and Sign the Applications for reduced price and free school meals For more information, contact the FRP Office at 730-3142/3107.

CRC TMC Family Care/Treatment Program Family members are now able to use the Camp Red Cloud Troop Medical Clinic (TMC) that every Tuesday and Thursday from 1300 to 1600. Appointments are available now. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Please remember this is a privilege being offered. Canceling an appointment within the 24 hour time frame is imperative. This effort is being provided to the Family members as a courtesy of a ―Satellite team‖ out of Casey. The primary clinic for Family members is still the Camp Casey TMC. Family members can still be seen at Camp Casey.

Primary focus for appointments: The primary focus for reinstating Family members being seen at the CRC TMC is because we have a need in our community and the command wants to see it met. We have two afternoons available at this time; however, depending on the need for care will determine if we will need more days for the CRC community. Appointment template for Dr. Wolken at CRC: Tuesday & Thursday: 1300 / 1330 / 1400 / 1430 / 1500 / 1530 Types of Appointments: Well Women and Men Exams Sports/School/CYS Physicals Routine Appointments Acute/Same Day Appointments No urgencies/after hours care. No X-Ray available. If questioning appropriateness of a visit, call CPT Flowers/CRC Clinic 732-6011 prior to booking. How to set up an appointment: 732-CARE (2273) appointment line for Camp Casey TMC. There is no after hours (911) Acute or Urgent Care available for Family members at this time. In case of a 911, spouses will need to call 1339 for an Ambulance.

Soccer Clinic-EFMP Sept 7 & 21, 1500-1730 @Camp Casey Carey Gym The ACS EFMP enrolled kids ages 6-18 are invited to participate in EFMP’s Soccer Clinic. This free clinic is designed to teach children the fundamental elements of the game of soccer. Sign up by EFMP Kids: Ages 6 – 18.

Hanbok - Korean Traditional Clothing The hanbok epitomizes Korean traditional dress, but there are few occasions for Koreans to actually don the costumes such as one’s first birthday (dol in Korean), wedding, and on 60th or 70th birthday. Due in large part to the rare occasions a hanbok is needed, the traditional garment is not widely sold. Mostly sold at independent shops, it is not to be found at department stores or ordinary shopping malls. Some famous brands catering to well-heeled customers carry Korean designer tags.

Hanbok are typically custom-made. It can take a couple of weeks to make hanbok after choosing fabrics and taking measurements, but ready-made hanboks are also available for time-constrained customers and visitors. When choosing a hanbok, visitors should consider the colors or fabrics that suit them best. If you feel that purchasing a Hanbok is too expensive, there are many places in Seoul that offer the rental of one. If you need to rent one, the shoes and ornaments don't come with the rental, so be sure to borrow them to get the complete outfit. Should I buy a new Hanbok or not?... Here are some tips for your information.

Where to Purchase Your Hanbok. Gwang Jang Hanbok Market—Gwang Jang Market is well known for its long tradition and history in the Hanbok-making business, and as it is a traditional type of market, it might not be the most convenient place to shop, but you can get the best deals Seoul has to offer in terms of Hanboks. You can also see what a traditional Korean market is like, and have fun bargaining for items you want to buy. About 600 Hanbok shops line the first and second floors, with a wide range of prices depending on the material, embroidery and design. Each shop has its own business hours, but most shops usually open sometime between 6~8am and close somewhere around 7pm. All shops are closed on Sundays. Directions: Subway Line #1 to Jongno 5-ga Station and go out of Exit #8; it’s a 2 to 3-minute walk from the station exit. Dongdaemun Market– Doosan Tower, located at Seoul Dongdaemun Market, has a marriage-essentials complex on the 7th floor, offering not only Hanboks, but bedding, decorative ornaments, and more. As one of the largest markets is Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge hanbok shops. Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is a popular spot among international tourists who want to experience traditional Korean culture and purchase various souvenirs. Directions: Subway Line #2, 4, or 5 to Dongdaemun Stadium Station, and go out of Exit #14. Walk toward Dongdaemun for about 200m; located to the left of Doosan Tower.

Price of a Hanbok - The price of a Hanbok varies according to the design and material, type of embroidery, decorations and brand name and fine quality of material, the more the price increases.

Women's hanbok: ￦250,000~￦700,000 (skirt and jacket)

Hanbok rentals: ￦50,000~￦300,000 for adult hanbok (3-day rental)

(Prices as of Mar 2010). Prices are subject to change, depending on brands and quality.

Labor Day Festival—USAG-RC Camp Casey Gateway Club Friday, Sept 2 from 1600-2200 Celebrate the pride and dedication of Area I’s Labor Workforce and the 60th anniversary of Camp Casey. Carnival rides, games, live entertainment, the grand finale of the 2011 Operation Rising Star, aerial fireworks , Family Bazaar, and more. Yongsan Garrison Come out to RockFest on Saturday Sept 3 from 1200-2200 at the R&R Bar and Grill parking lot (formerly Main Post Club). Over the Hill and Far Away, La Luna, Sotto Gamba, Los Diablos Blancos and LRD will be there to entertain all with a special performance by White Lies Burlesque Revue. For more information, call 723-8785/5678.

Icheon Ceramic Festival Icheon has 1,000 years of history in ceramic arts and its ceramics festival is one of the most famous in Korea. Here visitors can see a variety of Korea's finest ceramics such as Cheongja (celadon porcelain), Baekja (white porcelain), and Buncheongsagi (grayish-blue powdered celadon). Particularly popular festival events include the ceramics excavation program, and a workshop in which visitors can draw their own artwork on slightly heated pottery. Visitors in need of some relaxation can visit the highly regarded hot springs located nearby, which used to be visited by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910). Date: Sept 24—Oct 23. Location: Icheon Seol-bong Park

Chuseok Events – Area 1 Korean Rice Cake Class at the Casey CAC—Sept 8, 1400-1600 @Casey CAC. Learn how to prepare Songpyon, a popular rice-cake dessert served during Chuseok. Fee: $3. Minimum participation of 10 required. Korean Hanbok Photo Opportunity— Sept 10, 1400-1900 @Casey CAC. Costume Fee: $5. Bring your own camera and choose a fitting Korean ―Hanbok‖ for your very own Photoshoot. Call ahead to check size availability and make reservations, especially for children ages 2–10. Korean Tea Handling & Preparation—Sept 9, 1400-1600 @Casey CAC. Learn the proper way of handling and preparing Korean teas. Fee: $3. Minimum participation of 10 required. Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving Chuseok Table Tennis Tournament—Sept 10, 1000-1900. Open to all USFK ID card holders. For more information, contact 730-4601

Last Day Operation - Outdoor Swimming Pools Casey Hanson Field : 17 Sep Yongsan South Post Swimming Pool is located behind the High School: 11 Sep Hannam Village Pool: 11 Sep Splish and Splash at USAG-Humphreys: 10 Sep

HERO Drawing Show Drawing Show [HERO] is a new form of non-verbal stage performance offering audiences laughter and entertainment through live drawings. Drawing Show presents mind-blowing skills and special effects that will take you to a world beyond your imagination. Animated 3D drawings, instant dust drawings, glue animation, and light drawings are all part of an amazing story told through drawings. In addition, a special technique that illuminates interiors and architecture in ways one could never imagine are incorporated in the Drawing:Show. This extraordinary performance is fun for all ages. Location: MyungBo Art Hall, Daon Hall, Seoul Transportation: 5 min walk from Exit #7 of Chungmuro Station (Subway Lines 3 & 4) Period: Until Dec 31, 2011

Area 1 Bodybuilding Competition – Boss Here is your opportunity to become a competitive bodybuilder! Casey/Hovey BOSS will host the Bodybuilding Competition. This Bodybuilding Competition will be held Friday, Sept 2, 1800 at the Casey Gateway Club. Open categories are men and women. Weigh-In and Registration is from 1000-1500 at Hanson GYM. Prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place in each weight class, for best pose and for overall performance. Please call today or check out Casey/Hovey BOSS for more details.

Jarasum International Jazz Festival Calling all jazz enthusiasts. The start of a three-day jazz festival in Jarasum and Gapyeong on Oct 1-3. This event has been acclaimed as one of Korea’s best festivals by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and was celebrated by a crowd of more than 150,000 people last year. Fans flood the venue to meet their favorite musicians, while musicians clamor for state time with an adoring and enthusiastic crowd. The impressive list of headliners includes Freddie Cole, Nat King Cole’s Equally talented, Grammy nominated younger brother; Tower of Power, a funky Soul group of ten musicians featuring great vocals and smooth collaboration; Ketil Bjornstad, a Norwegian jazz pianist famous for his meditative tunes; and finally the Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio, led by an award-winning composer and musician. In addition, the festival will host a group of performers appearing for the first time in Korea. The performances of guitarist Marc Ducret, saxophonist Eli Degibiri, duo Danilo Rea & Flavio Boltro, and Eric Voleimans are restlessly anticipated by an eager crowd. Web: Www.jarasumjazz.com Subway: Jamsil Staton, Lines #2. Transfer to bus No. 7000 and get off at Gapyeong. Phone: 02-581-2813-4

Army Community Service Classes—Sept FINANCIAL READNESS PROGRAM: FIRST TERM SOLDIER TRAINING Sept 6, 0830-1230 @Casey ACS Classroom, Bldg 2451 This training is also available online at www.myarmyonesource.com.

GETTING INSURANCE/LARGE PURCHASES Sept 13, 0900-1130 @Casey ACS Classroom Bldg 2451

BANKING & CHECKING ACCOUNTS/CREDIT REPORT USING CREDIT WISELY/IDENTITY THEFT Sept 20, 0900-1130 @Casey ACS Classroom, Bldg 2451.

PLANNING & BUDGETING/DEBT MANAGEMENT SAVING & INVESTING/TSP Sept 27, 0900-1130 @Casey ACS Classroom, Bldg 2451.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH Sept 12, 19 & 26, 1200-1300 @Casey ACS Classroom, Bldg 2451.

SMOOTH MOVE Sept 22, 0900-1100 @Casey ACS Classroom, Bldg 2451.

SPONSORSHIP TRAINING Call for individual unit or group training, 730-6612.. EFMP EFMP SUPPORT GROUP Sept 16, 1100-1300 @Casey Pear Blossom Family Outreach Center A monthly support group that meets to share common experi-ences unique to special needs. It provides a place to network within the community and to learn about new information and resources on special needs EFMP RESPITE CARE PROVIDER TRAINING Available online https://myarmyonesource.com FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM STRESS MANAGEMENT Sept 13, 1000-1100 @Casey ACS, Bldg 2451. Wednesday, Sept 14, 1000-1100 @CRC ACS, Bldg S-16. This class identifies different types, causes, symptoms and the negative effects of stress. Learn to identify symptoms of stress and techniques to cope with pressures of everyday living.

ANGER MANAGEMENT Sept 13, 1300-1400 @Casey ACS, Bldg 2451. Wednesday, Sept 14, 1300-1400 @CRC ACS, Bldg S-16. Through self-assessment, students will determine if anger is having a negative impact on their life. Learn to identify causes of anger, methods to maintain control, healthy ways to express anger and how to recognize the warning signs of anger.

TOTS & TODDLERS PLAYGROUP Every Tuesday, 1030-1130 @Casey Pear Blossom Family Outreach Center Play with a purpose! Structured playtime for your young toddlers in a safe and social environment.

AFTB/AFAP AFTB LEVEL 2: Sept 13 & 14, 0900-1600 @CRC FMWR Conference Room, Bldg S-16.

AFTB Professional Development Available online Wednesdays, Sept 14 & 28, 0900 EST https://connect.dco.dod.mil/aftbprofessionaldevelopment

OUTREACH PROGRAM RESILIENCY TRAINING FOR SPOUSES Casey ACS, Bldg 2451. Tuesday, Sept 6, 0830-1200 Tuesday, Sept 13, 0830-1200 Tuesday, Sept 20, 0830-1200

MOBILIZATION/DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM FAMILY READINESS GROUP (FRG) TRAINING Available online at www.armyfrg.com

EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT DISCUSSION GROUP Tuesday, Sept 6 & 20, 1000-1200 @Casey Pear Blossom Family Outreach Center

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT Thursday, Sept 8, 0900-1100 @Casey ACS, Bldg 2451.

JOB SEARCH Thursday, Septr 8, 1300-1500 @Casey ACS, Bldg 2451.

INTERVIEWING Thursday, Sept 22, 0900-1100 @Casey ACS, Bldg 2451. Learn the keys to successful interviewing.

CAREER PLANNING Thursday, Sept 22, 1300-1500 @Casey ACS, Bldg 2451.

Mihwa Higgins 2ID G1/AG, FRSA DSN 732-8714 Email: mihwa.higgins@korea.army.mil

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15—October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the

anniversary of independence for five Latin

American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,

Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its

independence on September 16, and Chile on September

18. The term Hispanic, as defined by the U.S. Census

Bureau, refers to Spanish-speaking people in the United

States of any race. On the 2000 Census form, people of

Spanish/Hispanic/Latino origin could identify themselves as

Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or "other Spanish/Hispanic/

Latino." More than 35 million people identified

themselves as His-panic or Latino on the 2000 Census.

For Hispanic American Heritage Month Facts for Features, please visit http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb11-ff18.html