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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 • Volume 9, Issue 46 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil
 
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LethalityROCKFEST10th Anniversary Victory Day
Sights & Sounds
 
P03
Command Perspective
P04
Photo Feature Page
P16Defense News P02USAG Red Cloud P05USAG Casey P05USAG Yongsan P09USAG Humphreys P21USAG Daegu P25
GARRISONS
GROUND BREAKER
Massive construction begins for schools onHumphreys — project worth $8.5 million
By W. Wayne Marlow
warren.wayne.marlow@us.army.mil
PYONGTAEK
- U.S. and Koreanleaders participated in an historicgroundbreaking ceremony to markthe beginning of construction foran elementary and high school hereSept. 2.The campus sites, 700 metersfrom Camp Hum-phreys, arescheduledfor com-pletion by July 2013.The three-story schools and adja-
cent athletic elds will accommodate
1,700 students. The elementary school
 will hold 850 students and the highschool will hold 950. The elemen
-
tary school will hold kindergartenthrough fth-grade classes and thehigh school will hold sixth through12th grades until a new middle schoolopens the following year. More proj
-
ects will follow, as Humphreys be
-comes the premier U.S. military installation in Korea. The con-struction is being funded by 
South Korea as a way of showing its
commitment to continuing the baserelocation of U.S. forces in Korea.Having Soldiers and Families in a
central location will make force pro
-tection and noncombatant evacua-
tions easier, while also reducing infra
-structure costs. This also means the
U.S. will not have to conduct recapi
-talization of pre-World War II buildings inSeoul.
In addition, the newschools will allow for anexpanded command spon
-sorship program. Lack of class-room space has forced the military 
— See
SCHOOLS
, Page 21 —
Balloons are released at the site of a new construction project for a new Defense Department high school andelementary school located near Camp Humphreys during a ground-breaking ceremony Sept. 2. Inset, U.S.and Korean leaders officiall break ground as part of the ceremony — U.S. Army photo by Steve Hoover 
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Sustainment Brigadetrains to kill,
Page 25
SecDef discusseseffects of Live music;grilled food;good weather:
Page 9
 Post UFGcelebrationSee
Page 23Page 13
 
NEWS • PAGE 2
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THE MORNING CALM
NEWS
The Morning Calm
Published byInstallation Management Command Korea
Commanding General/Publisher:Brig. Gen. David G. FoxPublic Affairs Chief: Dan ThompsonEditor: Russell WickeLayout Assistant: Cpl. Hwang Sung-IlUSAG-RED CLOUDCommander: Col. Hank DodgePublic Affairs Ofcer: Kevin JacksonStaff Writers: Pfc. Mardicio Barrot, Pfc. Jin ChoeUSAG-YONGSANCommander:
Col. William P. Huber
Public Affairs Ofcer: Jane LeeStaff Writers: Sgt. Hong Moo-sun,Pfc. Choi Sung-il, Pfc. Samuel HanUSAG-HUMPHREYSCommander: Col. Joseph P. MooreCI Ofcer: Steven HooverWriter/Layout Editor: Wayne MarlowStaff Writer: Pvt. Han Jae-hoUSAG-DAEGUCommander: Col. Kathleen A. GavlePublic Affairs Ofcer: Philip MolterCI Ofcer: Mary GrimesStaff Writers: Cpl. Jang Bong-seok, Cpl. Kim Min-jaeInterns: Im Hae-na, Lee Seung-bin,Hana Noguchi and Mokihana Laysa
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U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martine E. Dempsey and Chairman of the Joint Chiefsof Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen congratulate U.S. Army Gen. Walter L. (Skip) Sharp after his retirement ceremony at Summerall Field, Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, Va.,Sept. 1. — DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley 
By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Marshall Jr.
 American Forces Press Service
 JOINT BASE MYER-HENDER-SON HALL, Va.
— The former com-mander of U.S. forces in Korea lauded
those who contributed toward U.S.and South Korea eorts to maintain
peace and stability on the Korean Pen-insula during his retirement ceremony here Sept. 2.“For the last three years I have beenhonored to be the commander of Unit-
ed Nations Command, Combined Forc
-es Command and U.S. Forces Korea,”
said Army Gen. Walter L. “Skip” Sharp.
 
Sharp, who retired after 37 years of 
service, provided his thoughts on theU.S.-South Korea alliance, after relin-quishing command July 14.“It has been an honor to help lead
the strongest alliance in the world --the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance,”he said. “I know we all hope for the day that North Korea will change its poli
-cies and become a responsible nationof the international community.”
Sharp said he looks forward to theday when North Korea “has rid itself 
of nuclear ambitions, stop threats and
attacks on the Republic of Korea andthe world, and has provided its people with the freedoms they rightly de
-serve.”But until that day comes Sharp is
“condent the Republic of Korea-U.S.
alliance is ready to defeat any future
North Korean attacks.”
The former commander alsothanked his South Korean counter-parts for their support and leadershipduring his tenure.“To our great Korean friends and
those I served under and with in Ko
-rea, thank you for all that you’re doingto protect Korea,” he said. “It is because
of your leadership the Republic of Ko
-rea military is so strong, prepared to
face any North Korean threat, and is
globally deployed today.”Sharp also addressed those serving
Sharp lauds peace, stability efforts
in the Defense Department for theircommitment to making the alliancesuccessful.
“I would also like to thank the De
-partment of Defense civilians, mili-tary and families serving in this very 
important part of the world,” he said.
“It is because of your commitment,and those in Washington that focus
on northeast Asia, the Republic of Ko
-rea is free and prosperous today.”
Sharp, who was born while his fa
-
ther served in the Korean War in 1952,thanked all those who fought and sac
-
riced for both the United States and
the people of South Korea.“To all the Korean War veterans that
are here today and to all who fought to
keep Korea free -- thanks for all that you did 60 years ago,” he said. “Your
sacrice and that of those who did notreturn will never be forgotten.”Sharp expressed gratitude for his
time leading U.S. forces in Korea and
said he looks forward to continuinghis work.“For Joann and I, there was no bet
-
ter way to end our military career than
to do so serving in Korea as the com-
mander of United Nations Command,
Combined Forces Command and U.S.Forces Korea,” he said.
“And I do pledge to continue to work to strengthen this great alliance,”Sharp continued, “and hope that we will be able to return to the ‘Land of the Returning Calm’ many times in
the future.”
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By Karen Parrish
 American Forces Press Service
 WASHINGTON
— Defense Department ocials are“keenly aware” that terrorist attacks are possible as the 10thanniversary of 9/11 approaches, a department spokesman
told Pentagon reporters Sept. 2.
Marine Corps Col. Dave Lapan also told reporters thatDOD’s threat assessment is in line with that of the Depart
-ment of Homeland Security.
He quoted a statement by DHS Secretary Janet Napoli
-
tano, released today: “There is no specic or credible intel
-
ligence that al-Qaida or its aliates are plotting attacks inthe United States to coincide with the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.” From the DOD perspective, Lapan said, “We will obvi
-
ously be ... watching closely [and maintaining] increased
 vigilance. We may take additional security steps based oninformation.”
There is always a risk of “aspirational” terrorist attacks
against the United States from al-Qaida and other groups,he noted.
“After the raid on the bin Laden compound, we turned
up information that suggested that attacks around the an-
niversary of 9/11 is something they were pursuing,” Lapan
said.
That information was very general, however, and no spe
-
cic attack plans have come to light, the colonel added.Lapan noted that ocials at U.S. military installations
may increase force protection measures based on informa-
tion they review regularly.Napolitano’s statement continued: “Homeland security 
is a shared responsibility, and everyone plays an importantrole in helping to keep our communities safe and secure. We remind our federal, state, local partners and the publicto remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to
local law enforcement authorities.”
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DOD watchful as 9/11 Anniversary approaches
 
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
CULTURE
NEWS • PAGE 3
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 SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off–post events and activities
Source: http://www.seoulselection.com; www.korea.net, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
Police Blotter
The following entries were ex
-cerpted from the police blotters
the previous week. These entries
may be incomplete and do notimply guilt or innocence.
Myungdong M Plaza
 A premium shopping complex,Myeong-dong M Plaza is one of themost prominent features in Myeong-dong fashion, and its glazed exterior isquite impressive. M Plaza is attractingattention as a place where dierent
classes or age groups can enjoy shop-ping at a variety of stores. In addi-tion to the shopping mall, the samebuilding is also home to Haechi Hall,a purpose-built performance venuefor musicals and concerts, and Seoul
Culture & Tourism Center, which of 
-fers varied tour information on Seoul.
 At M Plaza, many internatoinally 
famous brands are located such as
ZARA, Forever 21, Kosney, and Star
-
bucks providing wide variety of placesfor shopping and eatery for dierent
age groups.
Morever, Haechi Hall, a purpose-
built performance venue for musicals
and concerts, is situated on the fthoor of M Plaza, oering a cultural in
-
terlude as well as a pleasurable shop
-
ping experience. This ethos of blend
-
ing style with culture runs throughthe heart of Myeong-dong.On the same oor as Haechi Hall,
Seoul Culture & Tourism Center pro- vides diverse Seoul tour information.
Myeong-dong is famous as Korea’s
largest shopping district. There are a
large number of beauty shops as well
as fashion brand stores, and stalls lin-
ing the street as well. Major shoppingmalls like Migliore are also situated inthe area, oering an enjoyable shop
-
ping experience.To get there, take a subway to My 
-
eong-dong Station (Line 4) and walk3 minutes from Exit 6, or to Euljiro1(il)-ga Station (Line 2) and walk 15minutes from Exit 6.
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Marronnier Park
Located on the former site of Seoul National University, Marronnier Park was opened in 1975 to meet the cultural needs of Seoulites. Marronnier Park is named after a horse chestnut tree (Marronnier) originating from the Mediterranean, and isforested by these beautiful trees. It comprises beautiful fountains, a spacious children’s playground and an open-air stagethat resounds with the passion and zest of youth in a diverse range of festivals, concerts, performances and dance, as wellas unique exhibitions and art installations by young artists. Marronnier Park is open to anyone who wants to participate infestivals and cultural events all year round. To get there, take a subway Line 4 to Hyehwa station and take an exit 2 and walk for about 2 minutes. — U.S Army photo by Cpl.Hwang Sung-Il.
USAG Red Cloud
Domestic Violence InvolvingChoking: The Subject and Victim
 were involved in a verbal alterca
-
tion which turned physical when
the Subject struck the Victim in
the back of the head while she was holding their newborn child,
pushed her to the ground, andthen began choking her using hisright hand and forearm. In self defense, the Victim scratchedthe Subject multiple times on hisback, sides and neck area untilhe let go of her. The Victim thenattempted to get up but the Sub- ject pushed her to the bed andchoked her again. The Subjectslapped and spat in the Victim’sface several times. The Victimthen departed for provost mar-
shal’s oce but did not have her
ID. The Subject also took the Vic-tim’s cellular phone to preventher from contacting military police. The Victim made contact
 with town patrol MP. The inci
-dent occurred in the presence of 
the couple’s two children butneither child was injured duringthe altercation. The Subject was
administered a portable breath
test with a result of .223 percentblood alcohol content. He was
apprehended and transported to
PMO.
Larceny of AAFES funds:
 
The Subject was observed via se
-
curity camera removing an XBOX 
360 game from the shelf, andthen opening the item’s packag-ing in the sporting goods depart-ment. He then discarded the
plastic wrapping from the item
and concealed it in his pocket.
He exited the Main Exchange without rendering payment. He was detained and escorted to themanager’s oce awaiting mili
-
tary police. The Subject was ap
-prehended and transported to
the provost marshal’s oce.
USAG Humphreys
Driving Under the Inuence:The Subject was observed whiledriving under the inuence when he approached a KoreanNational Police check. He was
administered a portable breatha-
lyzer test, with a result higher
than the legal limit to operate a
motor vehicle. The Subject wastransported to the KNP station where he was processed and re
-leased into military police cus-tody, transported to the provost
marshal’s oce and released to
his unit commander. Investiga-
tion continues by KNP.
USAG Daegu
Larceny of Private Property:
Unknown subject(s), removed
the Victim’s Playstation 3 and
laptop which were left unsecured
and unattended in his barracks
room. A search met with nega
-tive results.
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