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DECEMBER 9, 2011
DECEMBER 9, 2011 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea
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Volume 10, Issue 10
 Army Family Covenant reaffirmed
By Pfc. Han Samuel
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
 YONGSAN GARRISON
— There-signing ceremony of the Army Family Covenant was held at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan’s SouthPost Chapel Dec. 2, in order to re-
conrm the Army’s commitment
to improving the quality of life formembers of the Yongsan Commu-nity.
The covenant, which was rst
signed in 2007, was re-signed this year by the command at USAG Yongsan, including the Eighth U.S. Army commander, Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson, and Command Sgt. Maj.Rodney D. Harris, and garrisoncommander, Col. William P. Hu-ber, and Command Sgt. Maj. JohnC. Justis.The covenant is a promise thatthe Army will take care of the well-being of its Soldiers and Families
because of the great sacrices that
they are making for the country. Inorder to keep this promise, the cov-enant is implemented in a variety of areas, including programs, ser- vices, health care, housing, educa-tion and employment opportuni-ties for its community members.One component of the covenant which allows the Army to knowhow to better keep its promiseis the Army Family Action Plan, which collects input from the com-munity on quality of life issues.Since establishing AFAP in 1983,the Army has made more than 126legislative changes, 177 Depart-ment of Defense or Department of the Army policy changes, and 197improved programs and services asa result of suggestions made by thecommunity. Although it is a year-long process, AFAP also hosts anannual conference for community members to confer and prioritizethe biggest issues.This year, the re-signing cere-mony was held at the conclusion of the AFAP conference, which lastedfrom Dec. 1-2, and allowed Army leaders present to be immediately aware of the greatest needs, priori-ties, and expectations presented by the Yongsan community.By signing the covenant, thecommand relayed, on behalf of the Army, its intent to improve thequality of life for the Yongsan com-munity and to address issues raisedin the conference.“In the end, what that piece of paper says to me, more than any-thing else, is that we’re going tostay true to Families, Soldiers, our wounded and survivors,” Johnsonsaid.He added that he took the cove-nant seriously, since it representedhis commitment to making surethe ideas expressed by the commu-nity would be taken into account,as he and the other members of theleadership decided how to improvethe quality of life for those in Yong-san.
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 Yongsan Garrison and Eighth Army leaders participate in the re-signing of the Army Family Covenant Dec. 2 at Yongsan’s South Post Chapel. From left are Command Sgt. Maj. John Justis, Col. William Huber, Lt. Gen. John Johnson, and Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney Harris.
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U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Han Samuel
 
NEWS • PAGE 2
THE MORNING CALM
NEWS
By Capt. Nathan Lew
Eighth Army Administrative Law 
 YONGSAN GARRISON
— Withthe holiday season here, it’s a goodtime for a refresher course on the rulesand regulations for presenting gifts tonon-SOFA individuals.People covered under the SOFA in-clude USFK military members, DoDcivilians, invited contractors, and theFamily members of these groups. TheSOFA between the United States andKorea allows USFK the privilege of shipping goods into the country duty-free. In return, USFK is obligated to
make reasonable and practical eortsto control access of unqualied per
-sons to duty-free goods.
Black marketing is dened as the
act of transferring duty-free goods (re-
gardless of whether one prots from
the transfer or not) purchased in USFKduty-free facilities to persons not au-thorized access to duty-free goods,except as provided in applicable regu-lations. Engaging in black market-ing has serious consequences. Service
Rules apply to holiday gifts
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members may be punished under theUCMJ, and civilian employees andfamily members can face administra-tive punishments or criminal prosecu-tion as authorized by applicable ROKlaw, U.S. Code sections or federal andlocal regulations.It’s important to note that cer-tain duty-free goods most likely tobe abused through the black marketare subject to purchase limitationsthroughout USFK. These items in-clude liquor (but not wine), beer, andfood purchased at the commissary.The amounts of liquor and beer thatcan be purchased, and the maximumamount of money that can be spent atthe commissary per month are bothbased upon family size. The larger thefamily you have, the more that you can
buy. It’s a good idea to nd out what
 your maximum is to make sure that you don’t exceed your monthly limits.Despite the limitations describedabove, this does not mean all giftsto your Korean friends need be pur-chased on the local economy.The SOFA allows gift-giving of duty-free items under certain circum-stances.For one, individuals may give giftsof duty-free goods purchased with per-sonal funds to individuals without ac-cess to duty-free goods if the gifts donot exceed $50 in value.
Regulations governitems given to thosenot covered by SOFA
There are also exceptions to thegeneral prohibition on transferringduty-free alcohol to unauthorized per-sonnel. For example, duty-free alcoholmay be served to non-SOFA personnelas part of a prepared meal, or com-
mand-sponsored ocial observances
and events of historical and traditional
signicance to the armed forces.
In addition, USFK personnel may request and receive permission to giveduty-free alcohol, purchased with per-sonal funds, as gifts to their ROK coun-
terparts. Currently, all general and agocers within USFK are designated
approval authorities for this exception.
These ocers may further delegate
this authority to their 0-6 level chief of 
sta or assistant chief of sta.
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lack marketing is transferring duty-free goods from USKF facilities to personsnot authorized to re-ceive them.
‘Tis the caring season
By Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter
IMCOM Commander 
 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO
—One of the world’s greatest leaders was a gate guard who worked at themain gate of Fort Benning, Ga. Whatmade Mr. McCoy so great was that heknew his job was more than checkingID cards. With his awesome attitude,he conveyed to every person passingthrough his lane that he cared.Somehow he succeeded in making
a dierence just through his genuine
message of “Welcome Home!” I’vetalked with many people who hadcontact with him—Soldiers, parents visiting their Soldiers, civilians goingto work, and visiting retirees who werestationed at Fort Benning years ago,
and all agreed. He made a dierence.
 We’ve all seen this type of inspiredleadership on every installation. Show-
ing that we care exemplies the very 
spirit of the holiday season.The great thing about being part of the Army Family is that caring goes be- yond the holiday season. It is day in,day out, year-round.Margie and I and our four kids havelived and grown as a Family on Army installations around the world. In ad-dition to Mr. McCoy, we’ve met many  whose sense of service far exceededtheir job description—really dedicated
people at a housing oce, Youth Sports
coaches, and Child Development Ser- vices, to name just a few. My family’sexperience is not unique. Every Soldierand Family member can point to ser- vice providers on our garrisons who goout of their way to help.The same sense of caring is why somany Soldiers, Family members, civil-ians and retirees volunteer their timeand talents across the installation. Our volunteers welcome newcomers. They teach classes, mentor children andteens, and run play groups for youngmothers and toddlers. They plan out-ings for wounded warriors, buildhouses for disabled veterans, supportsurvivors, help prepare Families fordeployment and throw welcome homeparties.
Caring and seless service is in
-grained in our Army culture, and weare much stronger because of it. Army Strong!To everyone who has extended ahelping hand this past year, whetherin a professional capacity or as a vol-unteer, thank you. Thank you for going
the extra mile to make a dierence for
Soldiers, civilians and Families.Let’s all enjoy what the season of-fers, wherever we are, and enjoy time with friends and loved ones. As we cel-ebrate, let’s remember those who aredeployed and extend extra support totheir Families at home.Let’s also be mindful of those
around us who may nd this time of  year more dicult. For those who need
assistance, our installations provide anumber of Soldier and Family supportservices. If you are unsure where to go,start with Army Community Service or
the chaplain’s oce.
From my Family to you and yours, we wish you a safe and happy holidaysand a blessed new year.
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Gate guard Mr. McCoy and then-Maj. Gen. Michael Ferriter, when he was commanding general of the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning, Ga.
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Courtesy photo
 
DECEMBER 9, 2011
CULTURE
NEWS • PAGE 3
Police Blotter
The following entries were ex-cerpted from the police blottersthe previous week. These entriesmay be incomplete and do notimply guilt or innocence.
 Area IFailure to obey order orregulation.
The subject wasstopped by Military Police at therear gate of USAG-Red Cloud.The subject’s ID card revealedhe is an active duty Soldier sub- ject to the curfew policy. He wasapprehended and transported
to the Provost Marshal’s Oce
 where he was administered ablood alcohol test, with a resultof .051 percent. The subject wasprocessed and released to hisunit with instructions to reportto the PMO at a later time. Helater returned to PMO, where he was advised of his legal rights, which he invoked.
 Area IIFail to obey a general order.
The subject purchased numer-ous items in excess of her per-sonal needs in the Main PX onUSAG Yongsan. The subject wasadvised of her legal rights, whichshe invoked. Her ration control
plate was conscated. She was
issued an order to show causeand released to her sponsor.
 Area IIILarceny of private prop-erty.
Unknown person(s), by unknown means, removed the victim’s iPhone 4 which wasunsecured and unattended inthe hangar area of a building onUSAG-Humphreys. Unknown
person(s) then ed the scene.
The victim rendered a writtensworn statement attesting to theincident. A search of the area forsubject(s) and/or witness(es)met with negative results.
Larceny of private funds.
Unknown person(s), by un-known means, removed $1,200from the victim’s purse under-neath a living room table at an
undisclosed o-post location.
The victim rendered a writtensworn statement attesting to theincident.
 Area IV 
Trafc accident without
injuries, damage to private
property, operation while in
-toxicated.
The subject, whileoperating a POV, failed to yieldand struck the victim’s POV atan unnamed road adjacent toan intersection in Daegu. Dam-age to the subject’s vehicle con-sisted of dents to the front sideof the vehicle and a broken fronthead light and bumper. Damageto the victim’s vehicle consistedof a broken right front bumper.The subject was administered ablood alchol test, with a resultof .075 percent. The subject’sdriver’s license was surrenderedand he was released to military control under the SOFA.
 
Cherry Blossom Tunnel
The best and most popular desti-nation for cherry blossoms in Seoulis Yunjungno in Yeouido. Yunjungnois the road that circles the National Assembly Building. It is lined withmore than 1,400 cherry trees, whichare around 30 to 40 years old. In ear-ly to mid-April, the 5.7 kilometer-long Yunjungno turns snowy-white with cherry blossoms, drawing over2.5 million visitors every year. When
the owers are at their peak, some
sections of the road are blocked
o, making public transportation a
more convenient option than driv-
ing. Yunjungno is only a ve minute
 walk from Yeouinaru Station (Sub- way Line 5). To get to the 63 Build-ing (located towards the end of  Yunjungno), take Subway Line 5 to Yeouinaru Station and go out Exit 1or 4, or go to Yeouido Station and goout Exit 5. From there you can takethe free shuttle bus bound for the 63Building.
 Jeju Island
Located just south of the Koreanpeninsula, Jeju is a volcanic islandthat was formed many years ago. Itis beloved by scientists and touristsalike for its stunning natural fea-tures.It is the only special autonomousprovince of South Korea, situated onand coterminous with the country’slargest island. Jeju Island lies in the Korea Strait,southwest of Jeollanam-do Prov-ince.Over the past decade, Jeju Is-
land has received three dierentUNESCO certications. It was des
-ignated a Biosphere Reserve in 2002,a UNESCO World Heritage Site in2007, and a Global Geopark in 2010.The island is also one of the world- wide New7Wonders of Nature sites,so named on Nov. 11
The Ocial New7Wonders of 
Nature was the second global cam-paign run by the New7WondersFoundation in Switzerland, follow-
ing its rst campaign to elect the
New Man-made Wonders of the World, a campaign which drew over100 million votes.
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An Eastern Throne Room
 This is a replica of a throne and throne room as it would have appeared in Gyeongbokgung Palace during the Joseon Dynasty,1392-1897. This image was taken from within Gyeongbokgung Palace, a large walled section of ground in Seoul restored toappear as it did in the Joseon Dynasty Era. It was first constructed in 1394 and reconstructed in 1867. It was nearly destroyedduring the Japanese invasion of the early 20th century and, since 1989, has been in the process of being restored to its origi-nal form. The massive initiative is expected to take approximately 40 years. Of all the palaces built in the Joseon Dynasty,Gyeongbokgung was the main palace as well as the largest. It’s name is a transliteration of the words “Palace of Shining Hap-piness.” To get there take Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station and take any exit.
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U.S. Army photo by Russell Wicke
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