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January 25, 2013 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea Volume 11, Issue 14

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Authorities say spies eye U.S. troops in hopes of gleaning intelligenceWatch out for foreign agents

CAMP RED CLOUD – It’s a Friday night and a group of Soldiers are get-ting the weekend started at their favor-ite bar off post.

It’s a place where the Soldiers feel comfortable, where they can unwind, talk smack, drink beer and where they and the bar employees know one an-other by first name. The Soldiers feel themselves among friends.

But according to U.S. Army intelli-gence authorities, friends aren’t neces-sarily the only ones in the room.

There may also be intelligence op-eratives working for foreign govern-ments – spies – trying to blend in and pick up even the most routine items of information, said Warrant Officer Christopher Douglas of the 524th Mili-tary Intelligence Battalion.

With infinite patience, reeling in one seemingly unimportant detail at a time, they can gradually fit together – as they would a jigsaw puzzle – a pic-ture of how the U.S. military is operat-ing in a given area of Korea.

So intelligence authorities are re-minding Soldiers to be on their guard against foreign intelligence agents. And that if they think someone might be a foreign agent, to report their sus-picions to the authorities right away.

“Soldiers may go out and have a good time and not realize that they’re being watched or listened to,” said Douglas.

A typical hunting ground for foreign agents is any place they know draws U.S. servicemembers. That could be the “Ville” outside Camp Casey in Dongducheon, for example. Or the Itaewon section of Seoul. Or countless other places throughout Korea where U.S. servicemembers congregate.

The agents can get useful informa-tion just by getting within earshot of a group of Soldiers. Especially Soldiers who may be drinking, and talking loudly and carelessly.

“It may seem not important, but to someone who’s piecing together in-formation, they may be able to glean

a bigger picture of what’s happening on Camp Casey” for example, Douglas said.

“Something as simple as when your unit is set to go to the field or when they’re set to start the next exercise” can give for-eign spies something useful, he said.

“Which then can lead to, ‘Okay, well, if we know they’re going to have an ex-ercise, we know they’re going to have convoy operations at this time,” he said. “It can lead to several other avenues.”

Other types of routine information can help foreign agents stitch things together.

Who’s on the unit alert roster? How many Soldiers in the unit? What’s the Soldier’s job? What’s his security clear-ance level? How long does he expect to be stationed in Korea? Does he have friends planning on requesting an ex-tension on their Korea tour?

Agents can also look to start conver-sations with Soldiers.

“Maybe he buys him a beer, buys him a drink and they just chat,” said Douglas.

And if they can ease an unsuspect-ing Soldier into any kind of friendly relationship, that opens even bigger possibilities for trained spies.

If the Soldier needs money, the agent may offer it.

“Maybe that person doesn’t even ask for anything in return for the money,” said Douglas. “Maybe they say, ‘Hey, here’s the money. I don’t need any-thing in return right now but later on I may need a favor.’”

And agents may even find a way to maneuver the Soldier to where he or she can be blackmailed.

In a bar it could be inappropriate behavior with a female bar worker, be-havior that someone gets a picture or video of with a cellphone camera.

“This,” Douglas said, “could lead to a blackmailing situation where you’re presented with these photos and someone basically saying ‘Hey, either you help me out, give me this informa-tion, or these will be sent back home to your spouse or to your command.”

By Franklin [email protected]

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This World War II U.S. government poster warned of the need to beware of enemy spies. U.S. Army intelligence authorities say that vigilance against foreign spies is just as necessary for U.S. troops in Korea today.

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ACAP preps Soldiers for return to civilian life

Military Police Blotter

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

— Col. John M. Scott —

CAMP RED CLOUD – When peo-ple look back on their military service there’s one thing they’re almost sure to remember the rest of their lives: that sudden shock they underwent in the transition from civilian to Soldier.

We all remember it, that first en-counter with a pack of snarling drill sergeants, the rigors of adjusting body and mind to whole new levels of per-formance. Then AIT, and after that, our first unit, with us fresh out of training and no clue that a friendly joke’s being played when we’re sent to the supply sergeant for “a box of grid squares.”

But if the early phase of military life is a transition we won’t likely for-get, there’s another transition awaiting us. It’s as important and in some ways even more challenging: the transition out of the military and back into the civilian world.

Hours ago you were a Soldier. Sud-denly, you’re a veteran. Now what?

Veterans need jobs, or to start or re-sume college or vocational training.

But hold on. Get a job? What kind? Resume? How do you do that and get it right? Job interviews? What’s it take to make that a success? Applying to col-lege? How? What’s it involve?

Fortunately, for the challenges await-ing our new veterans there’s some really outstanding help awaiting them too.

It’s called ACAP – the Army Career and Alumni Program.

The Army has developed it to afford Soldiers plenty of hands-on help in the ramp-up to re-entering civilian life.

This help kicks in well before – at least a full year before – that re-entry rolls around.

ACAP pairs Soldiers with counsel-ors who give face-to-face guidance.

The counselor helps draft a realistic game plan for that transition.

The Department of the Army makes it a requirement that the Soldier have

a well-composed resume ready to go, well-ahead of ETS. The counselor helps with that too.

But that’s far from all.Also under ACAP, Veterans Admin-

istration representatives brief Soldiers on what benefits they can expect. And the U.S. Department of Labor briefs them on what benefits it provides. That includes the all-important un-employment checks that help tide over the newly-minted veteran until he or she finds new employment.

To help avoid bad spending and other financial mistakes that can mar re-entry to civilian life, ACAP helps with such basics as how to draw up and keep to a 12-month budget.

Until recently, only the pre-separa-tion counseling had been mandatory for Soldiers. Whether they asked for the other forms of ACAP help was left up to them.

But as of last November the full ar-ray of ACAP services became manda-tory under the Veterans Opportunity

to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, which Congress passed and Presi-dent Obama signed into law. The Army wants to leave no stone unturned in giving our Soldiers the best possible preparation for their transition to ci-vilian life.

This October, under terms of the President’s Veterans Employment Initiative, Soldiers in ACAP will have the option of still more help applying for college or technical training. It in-cludes submitting an application to or getting an acceptance letter from a learning institution. Training in entre-preneurship will also be offered.

Unit leaders too have an impor-tant – and mandatory – role in all this. Each commander, sergeant major and first sergeant is responsible for ensur-ing Soldiers start getting ACAP’s help at an early stage in the transition pro-cess: not later than 12 months from their scheduled departure if they’re in the Active or Reserve components, and continued participation in ACAP until they’re discharged.

Soldiers can get started by contact-ing our ACAP Center in newly reno-vated Maude Hall, building 2440, on Camp Casey. The center’s phone num-ber is 730-4033. And there’s an ACAP website: www.acap.army.mil.

I’m excited that ACAP is giving this generation of Soldiers such practical, results-oriented preparation, tailored to the real-world challenges that await them when they return to civilian life.

The U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I stands ready to do our full part in ensuring that our Soldiers here in Warrior Country make the most of this terrific program.

Because for the big culture shock and other challenges in the transition from Soldier back to civilian, you need to gear up early so you’ll be truly good to go. x

Area I:Failure to Obey (Escort Viola-

tion); Initial Report: The USAG-Red Cloud PMO was notified of an Escort Violation by the gate guards. Investigation revealed the subject (U.S. Invited Contractor) signed a guest, onto USAG-Red Cloud but failed to deregister the guest within 24 hours. The Subject was pro-cessed and released to his supervi-sor.

Area II:Fail to Obey General Order-

Underage Drinking; Initial Re-port: The Itaewon KNP Box notified the USAG-Yongsan PMO of a highly intoxicated individual on the steps of the KNP Box in Itaewon. KNP

transported the Subject to Gate #6, USAG-Yongsan where MP confirmed the subject was a USFK member and then transported the Subject to Brain Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH), USAG-Yongsan. The Sub-ject underwent command directed LBAT, with results pending. The Sub-ject was kept in the BAACH for ob-servation. Later in the afternoon, the subject was transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO, administered a PBT, with a result of 0.121% BAC, processed, and released to her unit, with instruc-tions to return on a later date.

Area IV:Fail to Obey General Order- Un-

derage Drinking; Initial Report:

The USAG-Daegu (Walker) PMO was notified by C&S gate guards at Gate #2, USAG-Daegu (Henry) that the Subject was observed walking into the gate without an ID card. The Subject further failed to provide his correct social secu-rity number to the gate guards. MP responded and obtained the subject’s social security number which was run through DBIDS re-vealing the subject was under the age of 21. MP detected a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic bev-erage emitting from the Subject’. The subject was administered a PBT, with a result of 0.189% BAC. The subject was processed and re-leased to his unit.

USAG-RC • PAGE 4 http://redcloud.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMUSAG RED CLOUD

CAMP RED CLOUD – The life and words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played a profound role in helping America move toward greater racial harmony and respect for civil rights, a guest speaker at Camp Casey told an audience attending a Jan. 15 observance of King’s birthday.

“There was Martin Luther King, trying to make America what it is today,” the speaker, Herbert Pleasant, told the audience of about 120 in the ballroom of the Warrior’s Club.

Pleasant is director of the Community Activity Center at Camp Hovey. The event was hosted by the 2nd Infantry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team.

King was an internationally preeminent civil rights leader and recipient of a 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. He was shot to death in Memphis, Tenn, April 4, 1968. He was 39.

During his remarks Pleasant put special emphasis on several of King’s more famous statements, one of them from the historic “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. King spoke before an audience of hundreds of thousands who came from around America to participate in the March on Washington.

During the speech, King said “I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a nation

where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

Pleasant next quoted the final speech of King’s life, given April 3, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn.

In that speech King said “And whenever men and women straighten their backs up, they are going somewhere, because a man can’t ride your back unless it is bent.”

And from the same speech, Pleasant quoted these words, from near the close:

“But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop…And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”

“Today,” said Pleasant, “America has grown,” from the days when King crusaded against racial segregation and other forms of racial discrimination to the present day, when, in the U.S. military for example, servicemembers of different races serve harmoniously.

In a subsequent interview with the Morning Calm, Pleasant said that thanks largely to King, “we’re drinking from the same water fountain, everybody’s getting along, rather than being separate – blacks here, whites there. Back in the Sixties, he was struggling to make us one, everyone with equal rights.”

The event also featured a slide presentation on King’s life, during which a recording was played of the “I Have a Dream” speech. Also during the

program, the audience heard brief remarks by Col. Lou Rago, Commander, 1st ABCT, and a vocalist and musicians from the 2 ID’s jazz band performed “Amazing Grace.” x

Pfc. Lee Seong-su contributed to this story.

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered in Area ISpeaker says King had immense impact on improved race relations, civil rights

Herbert Pleasant, director of the Camp Hovey Community Activity Center, delivers at Camp Casey keynote remarks during a Jan. 15 observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee Seong-su

On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., August 28, 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his historic “I Have a Dream” speech before hundreds of thousands who took part in the March on Washington. King’s soaring oration marked a pivotal juncture in the American Civil Rights Movement and is seen as one of the landmark events in American history. King was remembered at Camp Casey during a Jan. 15 observance of his birthday. – Photo by Bob Adelman/Magnum Photos

By Franklin [email protected]

“The main thing we want them to do,” Douglas said of Soldiers who suspect spying, ‘is, first, remain calm. Remain calm while it’s happening or if you suspect it’s happening. Make mental notes. After the encounter, jot them down.”

In Area I, suspected foreign

espionage activity can be reported to the Uijeongbu Military Intelligence Detachment at 010-3695-0370. Reports can also be made – from anywhere in Korea – by calling DSN 723-3299. Or by contacting the unit S-2 office.

Failing to report such activity is

punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

“By not saying something, one could make the argument you’re allowing it to happen,” Douglas said.

For security reasons Douglas could not disclose examples of actual cases where reports from Soldiers helped

hinder enemy spying. But he said those cases have occurred.

“Because of the efforts of Soldiers and civilians reporting suspicious activity,” said Douglas, “intelligence professionals have been able to detect, identify, neutralize and sometimes counter these threats in Korea.” x

Spying from Page 1

Special Operations Recruiting Cancelled

Recruitment briefings for special operations and other duty that were scheduled for Camp Casey from Jan 31 – Feb. 1, have been cancelled. For more information, e-mail Sgt. 1st Class Randall Howard at [email protected].

Free Basketball Game in SeoulFree tickets and buses from

Warrior Country to the Korea Basketball League game, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Jamsil Basketball Stadium in Seoul are available on a first-come, first-served basis through the USO. The Seoul Samsung Thunders face off with the Dongbu Promy Pro Basketball Club. The USO will make available 150 tickets to Defense Department ID card holders. A bus will leave Camp Casey’s Community Activity Center, bldg. 2236, at 4 p.m. A bus will leave the Camp Red Cloud Community Activity Center, bldg. 2, at 4:30 p.m. Those wanting transportation must RSVP. For tickets and more information, call the USO at 730-4813, or call the Community Activity Centers.

Newcomers’ OrientationAn orientation for Soldiers,

spouses and civilians who are newcomers to Area I is scheduled for Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Army Community Service classroom in bldg. 2451 at Camp Casey. The orientation will cover, among other topics, medical services, commissary and other on-post shopping, and Korean culture. For more information, call 730-3107.

Free foodFree finger food will be available

for Customer Appreciation Night at the Gateway Club on Camp Casey Jan. 29 from 8 – 9 p.m. For more information, call 730-3400.

2ID Band Seeks VocalistsThe 2nd Infantry Division Band

is seeking vocalists. Applicants must have chain-of-command approval and an audition. Those interested should call 732-6695.

Winter Driving SafetyDid you know … that when

road conditions are RED, post shuttles and inter-post shuttles that operate between the installations, and the Incheon International Airport shuttle continue to run unless the service is temporarily suspended by senior Army leaders? These contract bus drivers have extensive professional driver training and certification to safely operate a vehicle during adverse weather conditions. Senior Army leaders will not permit anyone to drive in road conditions that could potentially put drivers and their passengers in danger.

USAG RED CLOUD USAG-RC • PAGE 5http://redcloud.korea.army.milJANUARY 25, 2013

CAMP CASEY – Casey Elementary School students grabbed their passports, buckled their seatbelts and turned on their listening ears to enjoy a trip around the world without even leaving school grounds Jan. 15.

Almost 70 students, along with their parents, took part in the school’s Read Around the World. For the afternoon reading trip, the children had the opportunity to visit four of eight “countries” the school had set up in their classrooms. The children’s choices included the Czech Republic, Turkey, Germany and the Choctaw Nation.

“We sent out a message and asked who would like to volunteer to read, and the volunteers chose their country,” said Jessica Gudeman, a kindergarten teacher and co-chair person for the reading event. “We had some teachers step up to share where they were from. They wanted to share that part of their culture and history with the kids.”

But it wasn’t just staff that read to the students, Gudeman said.

“We also had parents who volunteered, we had a parent from Korea read about Korea and Mrs. Hunter who is from Italy come in and read a story from Italy,” she said.

Kim Sullins, a teacher at Casey Elementary School, reads a Czech folk tale, “Tall, Wide and Sharp–eye” to children during the school’s Read Around the World event Jan. 15. It gave students a chance to learn about other countries while also further developing their listening comprehension skills. – U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth

“I wanted the kids to know more about Italy,” said Chiara Hunter. “Normally on an Army post you will see wives from Germany or Puerto Rico, but not too many Italian wives, so I decided to represent myself and let the kids know about my country and an Italian Christmas tale I don’t’ think American children now about.”

Hunter’s book was an Italian folk tale – “Befana” – an old lady who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Jan. 5, Epiphany Eve. She chose the story because “it is simple and represents what is important for Italian children at Christmas time.”

But the day was also about comprehending what was read to them.

“Continuous School Improvement, or CSI, is what we are doing at the school to help our students where we see the need is,” said Gudeman. “We are working this year to get our kids to comprehend what they are reading and to understand what they are hearing in the stories.”

The Casey Elementary School Wolves adopted a “go chart” to help students make connections about what is happening in the story. The school’s go chart breaks the story into three parts – beginning, middle and end – with each part represented by a different shape and containing

different information to organize the story.

“It helps us remember parts of the story,” said second-grader Paul Davis, son of Maj. Paul Davis, of Company B, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. “It helps us with what comes first – the setting, character and problem.”

Those three parts make up the triangle which represents the beginning of all stories. The middle is represented with a square to signify four events that happen in the story. The end of the story is represented with a circle which brings everything together.

The volunteers brought together more than just stories from their countries, they also brought the music and foods of their homeland.

“Puerto Rico was my favorite country,” said Davis. “I liked the dancing.”

In keeping with the theme of world travel, each student received a “passport” prior to beginning their journey. Before departing a country the storytellers affixed to the page a sticker of their country’s flag.

When their travels were complete, the students showed their passports to the school’s “customs” agents who gave them a cookbook with recipes from the eight countries. x

At Camp Casey in Dongducheon Jan. 22, Lt. Col. Shawn Creamer of the 2nd Infantry Division, (center, holding microphone) congratulates U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden on his reelection and that of President Obama to a second term. Creamer and 11 other U.S. and Korean servicemembers spoke via satellite to Biden, who was one of about 4,000 attendees at the Commander-in-Chief Ball in Washington, D.C. Millions of viewers saw the interviews on live television. – U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Tverberg

Live, from Camp Casey...

News & Notes

Students go around the world in 120 minutesBy Sgt. 1st Class Jeff [email protected]

USAG-Y • PAGE 7 http://yongsan.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMUSAG YONGSANCYSS continues excellence with NAEYC accreditationBy Pfc. Jihoon [email protected]

YONGSAN GARRISON -- U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan’s Child, Youth and School Services have earned reaccreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The accreditation showcases the CYSS’ capability of supporting Servicemembers, Families and Civilians with a quality child care consistent in every field of the NAEYC inspection.

Originally accredited in 2006, the Yongsan CYSS supports readiness and contributes to the quality of life for the Area II Community by providing appropriate care options for children and youth.

The NAEYC accreditation process requires thorough preparation to meet program standards, including curriculum, staff, nutrition, environment, and ongoing relationships with the community. Claudette Mohn, the CYSS services coordinator, and her team received NAEYC accreditation after an on-site visit by NAEYC assessors

“We are very excited about our accomplishment,” Mohn said. “As the premise for the accreditation is to demonstrate that the program meets the national standards, CYSS has actually earned the accreditation by help of dedicated staff members. Taking what we earned as a chance, we expect that the accreditation will show current and potential parents that we are

doing the right thing.” NAEYC, founded in 1926, is a

civilian academic organization that provides education for all children from birth age to age eight. Its goal is to organize a high quality system of early childhood education. Also, NAEYC approves credit for qualified child care programs so that it can help all people concerned in developing continuous programs. NAEYC’s

Claudette Mohn, CYSS services coordinator for USAG Yongsan’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, center, receives the NAEYC Accreditation certificate presented by Col. Michael E. Masley, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Willing, Jan. 14. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jung Jihoon)

accreditation is regarded as a proof that the accredited program is professional and efficient.

“Our program will benefit the Community because the NAEYC accreditation will elevate the garrison’s assessment among the nation,” Mohn said. “In addition, since everything we do to earn the accreditation regards taking care of children, our program will help

our Servicemembers, Civilians and Families throughout the garrison to get better child care service.”

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan’s CYSS provides programs such as; hourly child care programs for both full and part day, before and after school care programs, middle school and teen programs, family child care, and school support services. x

Spc. Robert S. Jones, Traffic Collision Investigator for 142nd Military Police Company, writes a ticket to a vehicle violating the handicapped parking zones regulations in front of the 121st Combat Support Hospital / Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital, Jan. 15. (U.S Army photo by Pfc. Lim Hong Seo), Dec. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Hyokang)

By Pfc. Lim [email protected]

YONGSAN GARRISON -- In order to make Yongsan more accessible to the physically handicapped community, Military Police of U.S Army Garrison Yongsan have put extra efforts to raise awareness of handicapped parking zones regulations.

Handicapped parking zones ensure easier access to those who have a verified permanent physical disability. As approved by a military physician, handicapped personnel may apply for a special handicap decal, which will be displayed on the inside of the driver’s front windshield of the vehicle.

“Handicap parking by those not authorized is a problem here in Area II,” said Sgt. Thomas A. Konerman, traffic accident investigator for the 142nd Military Police Company. “People occupying the handicapped parking zone without proper authorization are taking away spaces from those who really need them. It is important to know that the registered decals authorize you to park

in a handicap space. Handicap plates or placards issued from a stateside DMV are not valid here in Area II.”

The vehicle registration section located in Camp Kim issues the U.S. Forces Korea handicapped decal. The Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital, Post Exchange shops, Commissary and Moyer Recreation Center are some of the places within Area II that have designated handicapped parking zones.

“The Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital is where violations of handicap parking often occur,” Konerman said. “As more and more Servicemembers and Families visit the hospital, there is an overall lack of parking spaces, and people take up the handicap zone instead. People with legitimate need can’t use what they need to use.”If the regulation is violated, all vehicles other than the ones with proper USFK handicap decals will receive parking citations.”

If you need to register for a USFK handicap decal, you may do so at the Vehicle Registration Office on Camp Kim. Please contact DSN 724-4811 for further information. x

Military Police raises awareness of handicapped parking zones

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Heating Season RemindersAs part of our energy conservation efforts, the garrison has installed timers/programmable thermostats in our buildings. Administrative buildings are heated from 0600 to 1700 to a temperature of 68F. After duty hours the temperature is reduced to 55F to conserve energy. If you need assistance please call the Service Order

desk, DSN 724-3360.

Primary Care AppointmentNeed a primary appointment at the Brian Allgood Army

Community Hospital?The USAMEDDAC-K Central Appointment lines has changed the hours of operation. You may now call between Monday-Friday (0700-1800) to make a PRIMARY CARE appointment . Just dial

DSN 737-CARE (2273).

Telephone Prefix 05033 Replaces 0505

Telephone prefix 05033 now replaces telephone prefix 0505 as of Dec. 1, 2012 on all U.S. Army posts throughout South Korea when dialing from a commercial telephone line into the Defense Switch Network (DSN). Air Force and Navy bases will not be affected by the prefix change. The new prefix works by dialing 05033 and

the last six digits of a DSN line.

2013 PyeongChang World Winter Games

The PyeongChang Special Olympics World Winter Games will take place from Jan. 26 to Feb. 8 when 3,000 athletes from 115 different countries will compete in a variety of Olympic-type sports. The PyeongChang World Winter Games is intended to provide children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to compete and develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy. Athletes will participate in 7 major events (alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, speed skating, figure skating, and floor hockey). For more information about this event, visit http://www.specialolympics.org/Games/

PyeongChang_2013.aspx.

Ukun Chong, foreman of the Water and Waste Branch for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan’s Directorate of Public Works, explains the positive outcomes of replacing the 40-year-old in-line pumps to a new cost effective pump, Jan. 23. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Hyokang)

New water pumps at Yongsan save money

By Cpl. Hyokang [email protected]

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan took a big step forward to save tax payers’ dollars by replacing deteriorated in-line pumps at the well water intake station to brand new efficient pump. The garrison expects to save over $1.3 million by not purchasing City Water.

USAG Yongsan relied on two sources of water: the primary source of water is the wells and the Seoul City Water as an Emergency backup. However, the garrison depended more on the City Water because they constantly lost water with the deteriorated pumps and the pumps couldn’t meet the hydraulic needs of the community.

Calvin Cobbs, chief of Plant Operations and Sanitation Branch for USAG Yongsan’s Directorate of

Public Works, through his personal investigation, made a decision that the garrison could be saving more money by implementing the new system at the wells even if they can operate it for only few years.

The original pumps produced water at an efficiency rate of less than 20 percent per each pump, which indicated that the pumps had passed their life cycle and needed to be replaced.

“The garrison was using on or about 40 percent city water and 60 percent well water to service water to the community,” Cobbs said. “We are now using 100 percent well water and have ordered all city water lines closed.”

Economic matter was not the only reason the project was planned. Cobbs also concerned about the risk of losing water from the defected pipe and the possible outcome of it.

“Losing water in the pipeline may have caused

sink hole which can lead to an unfortunate accident from subsurface erosion and cause a serious damage to the host nation main arterial,” said Cobbs.

The cost to replace the intake pumps at the Han River well was $405,977. The work was done through the Energy Savings Contract Program by Johnson Controls.

This is one of many on-going energy saving projects here in Yongsan garrison. By saving energy, Yongsan supports the Department of the Defense’s budget.

“Now that we will realize a return on the investment on or about 6 months from now as a result of the $1.3 million savings,” said Cobbs. “I have turned my attention to the wastewater system to determine similar cost savings were we can reduce the cost of wastewater charges paid to the host nation.” x

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Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contactArea II and USAG Yongsan Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Robert E. Marsi:[email protected], 738-3009

Chaplain (Maj.) Michael [email protected], 738-3058

Area III and USAG Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Ricky A. Way:[email protected] 754-7274

Chaplain (Capt.) Michael [email protected], 754-7042

Area I and USAG Red Cloud Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee:[email protected], 732-6169

Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski:[email protected], 732-6016

Area IV and USAG Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Charlie [email protected], 764-4192

Chaplain (Maj.) Paul [email protected], 764-5455

Area III Worship ScheduleArea I Worship Schedule Area IV Worship ScheduleArea II Worship Schedule

Liturgical Sunday 9:30 a.m. Memorial ChapelTraditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood HospitalContemporary Sunday 9 a.m. South Post Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village ChapelNondenominational Sunday 11 a.m. South Post ChapelGospel Sunday 1 p.m. South Post Chapel

Mision Pentecostal Hispana Sunday 2:30 p.m. Hannam Village Chapel

United Pentecostal Sunday 1 p.m. Memorial Chapel

KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

Episcopal Sunday 11 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

Catholic Services

Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel 1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel

Latter-day Saints worship POC: [email protected]

Daegu

SundayGeneral Protestant 9 a.m. Henry TheaterCatholic Mass 10:30 a.m. Daegu High SchoolGospel 11:30 a.m. Henry TheaterChurch of Christ 4:40 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex Contemporary 6p.m. WalkerChapelOffice

TuesdayKWBS 10:30 a.m. Walker Chapel AnnexKATUSA Service 6 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex

WednesdayPWOC 10 a.m. Walker Chapel AnnexLDS Youth 6:50 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex

FridayYouthMinistry 6:30p.m. WalkerChapelOfficeLDS 6:30 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex

Camp Carroll

SundayGeneral Protestant 10 a.m. Camp Carroll ChapelCatholic Mass 11:40 a.m. Camp Carroll Chapel

Tuesday KATUSA Service 6 p.m. Camp Carroll Chapel


Collective ProtestantSunday 11 a.m. Stanley ChapelSunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 4 p.m. Hovey ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. West Casey Chapel

Liturgical ProtestantSunday 11 a.m. Stone Chapel

Gospel Sunday 10:15 a.m. Memorial Chapel

COGIC Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

KATUSA Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior ChapelTuesday 6:30 p.m. Stone Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 11:30 a.m. West Casey Chapel


Collective TraditionalSunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel

Spanish 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Chapel Next 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Korean Worship Wed 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Korea Women Bible Study Tue, 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

KATUSA Bible Study 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

PWOC Bible Study Wed 6:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Spanish Bible Study Thur,7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Catholic MassSunday 9 a.m. Freedom ChapelM, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel

Religious education Sun 10 a.m., Freedom Chapel Tue 6 p.m.

MCCW 3rd Th 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

PWOC Wed 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

PMOC 2nd Sat 8:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

Youth of the Garrison Friday 6:30 p.m. CAC Rec Annex


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Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Robert [email protected]

DAEGU GARRISON — The U.S. Forces Ko-rea motto “Fight Tonight” took a literal meaning Saturday and Sunday as Soldiers from across the Korean Peninsula kicked, punched and pum-meled their opponents into submission during the “Unleash the Pen” 2013 Modern Army Com-batives Tournament at Camp Carroll, South Ko-rea.

The 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 501st Sustainment Brigade hosted the tournament which consisted of double elimination rounds for more than 40 competi-tors in eight weight classes.

“We set up the Modern Army Combatives Tournament to help Soldiers enjoy the pro-gram, to get some experience in the ring and a chance to apply what they learned in our

program,” said Micheal Herd, senior instructor at the 498th CSSB Modern Army Combatives Training School. In addition, we also wanted to put this tournament together so we could assemble a team to take to the ‘All Army Com-batives Tournament’ in Fort Carson later this year.”

The Army Combatives program has adapted to integrate the most current mixed martial art techniques. Level 1 is now the Basic Combat-ives Course, which now includes post, frame, hook, and employing secondary weapons (pis-tol or bayonet). Level 2 is the Tactical Combat-ives Course. Level 3 is the Basic Combatives Instructor Course. Level 4 is the Tactical Com-batives Instructor Course.

For more information on future tournaments or to enroll in Basic Combatives Course visit the 498th CSSB Combatives School House Facebook page or contact [email protected] x

498th CSSB, 501st SBDE host 2013 ModernArmy Combative Tournament at Camp Carroll

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News & Notes

Reading Volunteers NeededSoldiers are needed to help be a positive influence on our next generation and share the power of reading. Up to six Soldiers are needed each Friday to come, in uniform, to read aloud to Hum-phreys American Elementary School students. Participants must have an approved ACS vol-unteer packet, including back-ground check, before registering for reading times. Contact the USO for more information, at 753-6281.

Pinewood Derby SetThe Scouts will be participating in their Pinewood Derby in the Youth Rec Annex (Bldg. 111), on Jan. 26, starting around 11:15 a.m. Sign-ups begin at 10 a.m. Anyone can compete in the race.

Cheonan Warship TourUSO Tours is offering a Cheonan Warship Security Tour. The tour leaves the USO on Jan. 26, at 9 a.m., and returns around 6 p.m. The tour costs $55 for active duty military and Family members, and $60 for civilians. The fee in-cludes transportation, an English speaking guide and all entrance fees. For more information, call 753-6248 or stop by the Hum-phreys USO.

TARP Training At TheaterThe next Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) train-ing will be held Jan. 29, from 10-11 a.m. (English) and 11 a.m.-noon (Hangul), in the Post Theater (Bldg. 113). TARP training is an annual requirement and is held quarterly. The next quarterly training will be April 25. Training is open to all mission units and the Humphreys Community. For more information, contact Doug Fraser at 754-6192.

First Time Home BuyerThe ACS Financial Readiness Pro-gram offers a “First Time Home Buyer” class, on Jan. 29, from 1-2 p.m., in the Family Readiness Center (Bldg. 1127). For more in-formation, call 753-8403. For more information on ACS pro-grams, go to http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/ACS and look un-der Downloads.

Money and MovingThe ACS Financial Readiness Pro-gram offers a “Money and Mov-ing” class for first term Soldiers, on Jan. 30, from 1-2 p.m., in the Family Readiness Center (Bldg. 1127). For more information, call 753-8403.

BOSS Japan CruiseFeb. 1 is the deadline day for the BOSS Japan Cruise, scheduled for Feb. 14-18 (five days, four nights). Transportation, hotel, breakfast and more is covered under the $890 price. For more information, contact Humphreys BOSS at 753-8970 or 753-8825.

By Lt. Col. Anthony ColeDirector, 175th FMSC

CAMP HUMPHREYS – During the upcoming months, the Defense Trav-el Management Office (DTMO) will conduct two important entitlement surveys for those stationed in Korea: the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) survey, from Feb. 15-March 15, and the Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utilities survey, from April 1-30.

The COLA survey tracks the shop-ping patterns of Uniformed Service Members stationed overseas who have family members at overseas loca-tions. All service members who have been stationed in Korea for more than three months are encouraged to take

Lee, Hye-young, (right front) currently works as a child and youth program assistant at the Humphreys Youth Center. About three years ago, she was beginning an internship in the Garrison Public Affairs Office, which she credits with helping her find employ-ment at camp Humphreys. – Courtesy photo

Entitlement survey completion helps paychecksthe COLA survey. The data collected will assist in the determination of the amount of COLA paid to service mem-bers in Korea.

The OHA Survey tracks utilities and recurring maintenance expenses incurred by our service members and their families living in privately leased housing while stationed overseas. Ser-vice members who reside off post and have received OHA for more than six months are authorized to take the OHA Utility survey. The purpose of collecting this data is to assist in the formulation of OHA paid to service members.

The surveys are online question-naires that may be taken from home or work and take about 30 minutes

to complete. The surveys can be ac-cessed from the 175th Financial Man-agement Support Center (FMSC) Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/175th-Financial-Man-agement-Support-Center-Official-Site/328065913301 or the Defense Trav-el Management Office website, http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/lps-korea.cfm. The surveys will not be available until the stated time frames listed above. The goal is 100 percent contact.

Maximum participation in these surveys are encouraged because DTMO uses their data to update the amount of COLA and OHA entitle-ments for Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. x

Former interns pursue careers at Camp HumphreysBy Victoria ChoiUSAG Humphreys Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – When they first entered the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Intern Program, three current graduates had no idea that the experience would eventually lead them to working here.

The Humphreys program, which is part of the U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor and Community Relations Program, has been in operation for three years. Approximately 60 local Korean university students have had the opportunity to work in an Ameri-can environment and experience American culture without having to travel to the United States.

The interns contribute to the mis-sion by providing their voluntary ser-vices in garrison offices, where they get a chance to get familiar with a new profession, learn new, useful, skills and get to know more about the peo-ple at in the Humphreys community and themselves. For many of them, the program became a life-altering ad-venture.

When Kim, Hyeong-gyun, who goes by the American name Neil, be-gan as an intern in 2010, he worked at the Super Gym. Even at that time he said, “I realized that the internship could be a turning point in my life.”

The internship program allowed Kim to experience “real” America, a country he had never been to. Here, at Humphreys, he said he met “a lot of great people” and enjoyed the “abun-dant fast food.” After finishing his in-ternship, Kim started working for the Camp Humphreys Army and Air Force Exchange Service and currently works at the shoppette closest to Army Fam-ily Housing.

Lee, Hye-young, who goes by the American name Judy, was the very first intern of USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office and she also decided to connect her life’s work with the instal-lation after finishing her internship.

Lee currently works as a child and youth program assistant at the Hum-phreys Youth Center. In her position, she schedules monthly programs for

teens and goes on field trips with them. She said that she enjoys working with children and youth and thinks that her internship experience helped her a lot in adjusting to her job.

“During the internship, I wrote some articles about the child and youth programs and events,” she said. “So, I was familiar with my new work-place. When I interviewed for my cur-rent job, I wasn’t nervous at all. Visit-ing the many facilities and meeting a lot of people during the internship was very helpful to me.”

Another former intern, David Yoo, can be found at the USO working for Koridoor Tours. During his 2011 in-ternship, he worked at in the Garrison Plans, Analysis, and Integration Office.

“My internship experience has changed my life,” Yoo said. “In my 20’s, I saw and experienced a new world and society. My internship experience at PAIO was great. I could learn many things, much more than I expected. I could learn (about) the American business culture, personal relation-ships, customer service, marketing, and the atmosphere of the installation in general. I translated documents, participated in important meetings and assisted in designing marketing tools for the ICE program. Working with the ICE program was especially memorable. Through these many ex-periences I could evaluate myself and think what I’d like to do for my future.”

Then, in June 2012, Yoo became tour coordinator at USO Tours by Koridoor. Although he was offered another con-tract position at Camp Kim, in Seoul, he decided to come here because he re-ally missed Humphreys.

Yoo had some U.S. Army friends when he was in college. He heard from those Soldiers that they were working during the week and just staying on post on weekends. He felt sorry for the fact that his foreign friends didn’t use the opportunity to explore his country.

“Korea is small, but there are many things to see,” said Yoo. “I help to coor-dinate and serve tours and I feel really happy and satisfied with my job every time I get positive feedback from the participants. I’m always looking for great places and nice experiences to serve better tours for Soldiers, civilians and families at Humphreys.”

On Jan. 14, the internship pro-gram welcomed the seventh season of interns. A total of 13 students from Namseoul and Pyeongtaek universities have joined the Humphreys communi-ty for at least the next six months. Kim, Lee and Yoo are glad that the program keeps opening the installation for new interns, bringing the American and Korean communities closer together.

“I hope the interns learn many things and have the opportunity to get a job here,” Lee said. “Do not hesitate to accept a challenge while at Camp Humphreys.” x

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Roller Derby ‘revival’ comes to HumphreysBy Kendra Moore USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office

CAMP HUMPHREYS – “Get her, Mom,” yelled out Kaya Black, 11, as she passionately watched her mother, Billy, and the other ladies battle it out on the Youth Annex gym floor for the Osan Humphreys Rollergirls Roller Derby team, Jan. 13, during a bout between the Kimchicks and the RO-Kettes, bringing a new definition to the expression “Rock ‘n Roll.”

Although the sport of roller derby is still relatively new to Korea, the origins date back to the late 1940’s. The sport is played between two teams of five members skating on a circuit track. Each team designates a scoring player, called a “jammer,” with the others be-ing “blockers.” The most recent revival of the sport began in early 2000, in Austin, Texas. Today, there are more than 1,200 amateur leagues worldwide.

“I love the sport,” said Wendolyn Simmons, who hopes to be on the

The Kimchicks try to block the ROKettes jammer from getting through. – Courtesy photo by Matt Audet

Osan Humphreys team soon. “I think it’s interesting to see women battle it out with roller skates on.”

Spruced up with knee pads, elbow protection and hard-hats, the ladies were rough and rolling, smashing into each other and knocking over oppo-nents in high hopes of winning the game. Even with all of that protective gear, bumps and bruises could not be avoided.

“This is an awesome, stress-reliev-ing sport,” said Dorothy Wheeler, a senior airman who goes by the name ToXic InTention. “The best part about this sport is that we are all friends… un-til the whistle blows.

“The adrenaline rush of this sport is very intense,” Wheeler added. “I look forward to this every Sunday. It’s all about endurance and strength, es-pecially for the blockers, because not only do you have to hit her, but you have to lift her up and take her out.”

This is not a sport for the tender-hearted. During the course of a bout,

the women take some rough knocks, hits, and smacks to the ground.

Tania Fricke, known as FoXy L’Amour said, “It feels great to be head-ing into my 40’s and still taking out chicks half my age.”

The coach of the team is Rachel Sumja, who has been doing roller der-by since 2005 and started a league in North Carolina in 2006.

“I was trying to get together a con-tact sport for women,” she said. Then she started the Osan Humphreys team in October 2011, practicing at Osan Air Base on a basketball court in the rain, heat and cold.

“She took a bunch of desperate housewives and made us fierce,” Fricke said.

It looks like all of their hard work has started to pay off. There are about 20 players now, both active duty mili-tary and family members, and during this event, they had six new players. Sumja said even though there was a lot to work on, “they did amazing. We

teach them how to fall and fall prop-erly, so you can get right back up and do the job you need to do.”

Sumja said that the crowd turnout was awesome. “We had such amazing support from the community. It’s been overwhelming.”

“Without the fans, it is just prac-tice,” Wheeler said.

“It’s very entertaining,” said Master Sgt. Bobby Jones, who was there sup-porting one of his airman. “I’ve never been to a bout, but you can tell they have a lot of passion in what they are doing.”

Participation with the Osan Hum-phreys Roller Derby is open to all women, whether active duty, civilians, or family members. The next Osan Humphreys Roller Derby event will be held in the Super Gym, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining ei-ther as a player, volunteer, or referee, should message them on their Face-book page at: www.facebook.com/OsanRollerDerbyFanx

The Kimchicks are: Gholdie Knocks, BuZzed Lightyear, HurriCaylen, Punker BruiseH-er, Shudder Speed, Snowstorm, Deviant Ingredient, Bruise Lee, Mobsta and Cherry BombHER. – Courtesy photo by Cary Collins

The ROKettes are: Manik Panik, Keiki o ka Ainokea, FoXy L’Amour, Black Magik, Karen A. Grudge, Hellbows, Dirti Rott’n App!eteeni, Lynch Mob, Toxic Intention and Ginger Sniper. – Courtesy photo by Megan Wade

Rockettes jammer, Ginger Sniper, gets ready to score some points for her team. – Courtesy photo by Matt Audet

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Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal makes a point while dining with Soldiers at the Provider Grill, Jan. 17. – U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jamel Carry

Westphal voices support for U.S. troops in KoreaBy Walter Ham IV Eighth Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – The U.S. Army’s second highest civilian official voiced his support for U.S. Soldiers, ci-vilian employees and families serving in Korea during a recent visit.

Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal visited the Korean Peninsula Jan. 15-17, as a part of a week-long trip to the Asia Pacific region.

Following a stop in Hawaii, West-phal arrived in South Korea to meet with senior military leaders and Sol-diers on Yongsan Garrison and Camp Humphreys, the current and future headquarters posts for U.S. Forces in South Korea.

Prior to his tour, Westphal said he is particularly looking forward to visiting Camp Humphreys for the first time.

“While I’ve never been there, I think I know Humphreys better than I know my backyard ... just from all of the presentations that I’ve had back in Washington about it,” said Westphal.

As the U.S. Army winds down its involvement in Afghanistan, Westphal said Army units will be increasingly fo-cused on maintaining stability in the Asia Pacific region.

Westphal noted that the Republic of Korea-United States Alliance will mark the 60th anniversary this July of the Korean War Armistice agreement that brought a tenuous ceasefire to the Korean Peninsula.

“The 60th anniversary gives us a chance to show what an incredible

partnership this has become,” said Westphal, adding that the anniversary shows how far South Korea has come in 60 years -- from a nation devastat-ed by a brutal war “to one of the most vibrant economies in the world…to a country of tremendous possibility and potential.”

During his visit, Westphal met with Gen. James D. Thurman, com-mander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea; retired Republic of Ko-rea Army Gen. Paik Sun-yup, the ROK Army’s first four-star general and a

Korean War hero; and Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson.

Westphal said he is impressed with the readiness of American forces in Korea and the dedication of the senior U.S. Army leadership team on the pen-insula, which he called one of the best leadership teams in the U.S. Army.

“I’m trying to make sure that I can also be a voice for our alliance in Wash-ington in terms of readiness,” said Westphal.

The under secretary said he was fo-cused on every issue that affects U.S.

military personnel on the peninsula.As budgets tighten in the years

ahead, Westphal said the U.S. Army will continue to prioritize its combat forces, wounded warriors and Army families.

“We want no compromise there,” he said.

On Yongsan Garrison, the Eighth Army commanding general briefed Westphal on Eighth Army’s revolu-tionary mission change from an Army Service Component Command to an operational Field Army headquarters, capable of commanding multinational corps-level combat formations.

While at Humphreys, Westphal ate lunch with Soldiers at the 194th Com-bat Sustainment Support Battalion’s Provider Grill Dining Facility; received briefings on the Humphreys Transfor-mation; and visited the newly built Army Family Housing units and some off-post apartments.

The U.S. Army’s senior leaders have all recently visited the Korean Penin-sula and sang the praises of American troops serving close to the world’s most heavily armed border.

Westphal echoed their sentiments.“More and more, this assignment is

incredibly important to our national security,” said Westphal. “This is at the heart of one of the most strategically important places in the world.

“If I was a young guy thinking about my future, I would think seriously about, ‘Hey, I want to join the Army and go to Korea and see what that’s like,’” said Westphal. x

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Soldiers get a kick out of Combatives Tournament

DAEGU GARRISON — A broadcast documentary team from Seoul’s SBS broadcast network traveled to Camp Carroll Jan. 16 to begin production of a feature that will highlight 501st Sus-tainment Brigade KATUSAs volunteer-ing at the Waegwan Elite Community Center as English instructors.

“There are so many Local Child Care Centers in Korea that operate under poor conditions, with education and finance being among their greatest needs,” said Lee, Jong-jin, production director, SBS broadcast television. “We want to inform viewers of these poor conditions, and to do that we plan to visit various centers in Korea every two weeks.”

An interesting and unique story from this center is that the students from the Elite Child Center are actually very good in school on average, especially in Eng-lish.

“The KATUSAs from 501st SBDE visit the center every Wednesday and spend almost two hours focusing on English studies,: said Park, Woo Jeong, chief of the Elite Community Center. "It’s not easy for the kids from the center to get quality or expensive private education. Because of this, the friendship/alliance with the 501st is the only way that the kids have a chance to not only receive quality tutoring, but have fun while they learn. The KATUSAs play a vital role as teachers, and as mentors.”

“It took time for the students and I to get to know each other, said Pfc. Lee, Seung-jun, 501st SBDE. "Studying and

DAEGU GARRISON — The Camp Carroll Fitness Center set the stage for the 2013 Modern Army Combatives (MAC) Tournament held over the Mar-tin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Hundreds of Soldiers, Family members and friends attended the widely antici-pated competition that kicked off Jan. 18 with a weigh-in of participants. A total of 53 competitors from across the peninsula formed teams to compete in the three-day tournament, that tested the combative skills, agility and endur-ance of Soldiers "fit to fight." The 498th CSSB Combatives School on Camp Car-roll played an integral role in getting the tournament off the ground.

“Our mission is to train officers, Soldiers, and KATUSAs on the Mod-ern Army Combatives Program basic hand-to-hand combat skills," said Sgt. Michael Herd, 498th CSSB Combatives

NCOIC. "Benefits of the program are vast. From the obvious of being able to defend yourself if the situation presents it’s self, to the workout aspect. The program is an awesome way to get in shape and stay in shape. The program instills the Army Values every day and I believe assists in producing some of the best Soldiers in the Army.”

If you think mixed martial arts is pri-marily a male-dominated sport, one participant in the tournament would say you are wrong.

"I am a brand new in the Army," Pvt. Megan Frezee, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Chemical Com-pany, Camp Hovey said. "I only had one class before coming to the competition. However, I participated because I like to fight and I wanted to show that we are tough.

“Hand-to-Hand combat can be fun. It is not about violence. I hope more fe-male Soldiers participate in the compe-tition next time. I think they will enjoy

it.”“The MAC Program reflects big Army

by instilling Warrior Ethos in its Sol-diers, applying the seven Army Val-ues and teaching hand-to-hand and close quarter combat, said Herd. "Be-ing that we are currently the Army at war we must ensure that every Soldier is equipped not only with the proper weaponry and ammunition but with the ability to defend oneself if that equipment happens to malfunction. It is to ensure that every Soldier no mat-ter MOS or duty position is able to close with and destroy the enemy, while still displaying the Warrior Ethos and the seven Army Values.”

“As a Soldier, hand-to-hand combat training is a very necessary part of self defense on the battlefield,” said the winner of the heavyweight category, Staff Sgt. Chan Tea Soeung, 304th Ex-peditionary Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade, Camp Humphreys. “Physical training is the best way to train and

maintain physical fitness. The MAC competition is a challenge for us. We just take our own time and dedicate ourselves to being better as a team, a coach and good mentors.”

Herd emphasized the importance of safety. “Safety is always our number one concern – ensuring that each Soldier gets the best possible training within a controlled environment.”x

501st SBDE KATUSAs volunteer time and energy to Elite Child CenterStory by Lee, [email protected]

Story and photos by Lee, [email protected]

(Top) (from left to right) Lee, Jong-jin, SBS Production Director, Jo, Eun-bi, Pfc. Lee, Seung-jun, 501st SBDE and Jeong, Ji-su smile during filming at the Elite Community Center.—U.S. Army photo by Lee, Seung-bin (Bottom) Pfc. Lee, Seung-jun, 501st SBDE answers a question for SBS Production Director Lee, Jong-jin. — U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux

preparing for the English Speech Com-petition as a team enabled us to become close. Although this is a volunteering effort, it’s worthwhile to share my time and knowledge with the students. I feel especially worthwhile when I see my students start to dream and have hope for their future and their lives.”

“This is not simply about volunteer-ing, but it’s about how we can con-cerned we are about teaching effective-ly, and finding ways for the students to have fun while they learn the English language,” said Pfc. Seo, Il Won, anoth-er instructor from the 501st SBDE.

For one of the students, the help from the 501st KATUSAs has really paid off. Recently Jo Eun-bi, who couldn’t have learned English without the help of KA-TUSAs supporting the Good Neighbor

English Camp, received an award dur-ing an English Speech Contest held at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan. As a re-sult, the young student traveled to the United States for the very first time and, while there, had an opportunity to meet Ban, Ki -moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations. That once-in-a-lifetime experience led to her dream of someday becoming the UN Secretary General.

“I really appreciate all the help and support from the U.S. Army, the ROK Army and KATUSAs," Park said. "Most of the children, given their under-privileged surroundings, couldn’t have dreamed of a better future. Thanks to the support from the 501st SBDE, the KATUSAs have brought a lot of hope and love to our kids.”x

DAEGU GARRISON — For every month in the year excluding March and August, the Apsan Global Eng-lish Camp takes place inside the Camp Walker Army installation. The “Good Neighbor” event is conducted by Sol-diers and KATUSAs in support of this friendship-alliance program. It gives area Korean students an opportunity to visit the U.S. installation and ex-perience a variety of things about the American Culture. U.S. Army officials said the English camp has been an ac-

tive and important part of the commu-nity since 2007. Currently, eight mid-dle schools located in Daegu’s Nam-Gu district participate in the program.

So far this month, 33 students from Shim-in, and Kyongsang Middle School have visited Camp Walker and Henry. While visiting the installation during English Camp they have had opportu-nities to speak with U.S. Soldiers and other Americans. Their visits have al-lowed them opportunities to tour the Camp Walker Commissary, the Com-munity Activity Center, the Exchange, and the DFAC eating facilities.

An, Dae-gyu, Director of Apsan

Global English Camp said, “Visiting the U.S. Army base is a great opportu-nity for all the students. It is a global world and this type of program gives students the necessary motivation needed to experience a new culture. Every time I see the students enjoy-ing and using the English they have learned, I feel proud of what I do and it makes everything worthwhile.”

A second year middle school student Lee, Jung-woo from Shim-in Middle School said he’s enjoying the program. He added, “The English camp is a great chance to experience about America and its culture. Without having to go

abroad I can get to know a new thing, and I wish I could come again.”

The English Camp director is not the only one who alone who appreciates the English program. U.S. Soldiers, and KATUSAs from across USAG Dae-gu also seem to enjoy the opportunity interact with the students. “During my Army life it makes me proud that I can help somebody else. The English Camp will help the students overcome their fear of speaking English. Being able to get closer with them by doing many ac-tivities together, which creates a strong bond, is something that I believe is im-portant,” aid Pfc. Lee, Hyung-ju.x

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Apsan Global English Camp a Good Neighbor opportunityStory and Photos by Cpl. Jeong, [email protected]

DAEGU GARRISON — Electrical power in movement generates heat, and the more you move, the more heat you generate. Flip the switch, plug it in, punch the “on” button, re-gardless of how you do it, when you conserve energy, you are energizing your life.

According to fire officials, in the United States, more than a billion dollars in loss and damages can be attributed to fires in homes that were caused by electrical issues. That’s just in home fires alone. This repre-sents just a little less than what was lost due to cooking fires, but more than candles.

How can you help prevent an elec-trical fire?

Start by saving electricity. Turn off the power when it’s not needed. Transformers are a common thing to have in off post housing here in U.S. Army Garrison Daegu and Area IV. Turn off transformers, computer monitors, copiers and anything else you when they are not in use, or you may be leaving the immediate area for a period of time. Taking this small step, stops heat loss and saves money.

Only plug one heat-producing ap-pliance into an outlet at a time. Also,

these types of appliances should not be plugged into an extension cord.

Major appliances (refrigerators, dryers, washers, microwaves, heat-ers, etc.) must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Extension cords and power strips must not be used.

Cold weather tends to bring out the use of more heat…and an incli-nation to connect more extension cords.

“Especially important this time of year, check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets," said Daegu Fire Chief Andrew M. Allen."Extension cords are intended for temporary use. Take a closer look at how you are using the provided outlets and if needed, rearrange the equipment to use the outlets you have. Don’t add extension cords to fix a problem, they only amplify your problem.”

Another way to conserve energy is by using light bulbs that match or are lower than the wattage on the lamp or fixture. There should be a sticker that indicates the maximum wattage light bulb to use.

“Just adhering to these informa-tion tips can make a big difference toward efforts to conserve energy," explained Allen. "They will also prevent fires, and save the Garrison huge costs as well.”x

HS/MS Design Charrette Story by Mary GrimesUSAG Daegu Public Affairs

Cpl. Choi, Ko-nam, (standing), HHC, USAG Daegu, looks on as a student responds to a scenario presented during the English Camp learning session held Jan. 16, on Camp Walker. The English Camp is held monthly and provides U.S. Soldiers and KATUSAs an opportunity to do their part in supporting the USAG Daegu Good Neighbor Program.

U.S. Army Garr ison Daegu Commander Col. Kathleen Gavle received an outbrief Wednesday at the completion of a design charette for the new Middle/High School which will be built on Camp Walker. A design charette allows multiple groups to have input into the design features of, in this case, future construction. - U.S. Army Photos by Cpl. Jeong, Hyuk-soo

A student poses a question about American culture to Staff Sgt. Yolanda Shy, HHC, USAG Daegu, during an English Camp learning session at the Camp Walker Community Activities Center, Jan. 16. On the left, Pfc. Lee, Hyung-gu, also from HHC, takes a question from another student participant.

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