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Alliance sharpens aviation edge
Army’s top energy advisor visits Korea’s installations
By Russell Wicke
russell.a.wicke@us.army.mil
HUMPHREYS GARRISON – The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Envi- ronment made an appearance in Korea this week to
get a better idea on how garrisons here can reduce the amount of energy used and increase operating
efficiencies.
The Honorable Katherine Hammack visited Garrisons Yongsan, Daegu, Red Cloud and Camp
Carroll, but spent a significant amount of time at Camp Humphreys, the Army’s only 21st century garrison. Her main message: “Energy efficiency is
mission critical.”
“The purpose of my visit is to better understand the Yongsan Relocation Plan and [get an idea of]
the growth opportunities here,” she said Tuesday. “Certainly one of the things we’re focused on is re - ducing our footprint in Korea and moving out of
some of the high-cost areas in Seoul.” Hammack
mentioned the relocation to Humphreys is a sig-
nificant advance in the effort to reduce the Army’s
footprint in Korea because it groups soldiers and
like missions together. The result of this would be an increase in efficiencies she said, because servic- es can be isolated to fewer areas. Camp Humphreys is perhaps one of the leading
bases in what Hammack calls “going green.” She
mentioned going green involves three areas: en- ergy, water and waste. The idea is that if the Army
reduces the first two, the third will subsequently be
reduced as well.
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NEWS
THE MORNING CALM
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ROK, U.S. officials enhance helo ops
By Pfc. Park Young-ho
8th Army Public Affairs
ICHON, Korea — A memorandum of agree - ment between the Repub - lic of Korea Army Aviation Operations Command and U.S. Forces Korea was signed here July 22 to enhance air- space management for rota- ry wing operations in South Korea. The agreement was signed by Maj. Gen. John A. MacDonald, United Na - tions Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea Assistant Chief
of Staff (CJ3) and ROK
Maj. Gen. John A. Macdonald (right), U.S. Forces Korea As- sistant Chief of Staff and ROK Army Maj. Gen. Bae Myeong- heon, commander of the ROK Army Aviation Operations Com- mand show an aviation agreement in writing that will enhance air operations. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Park Young-ho
tem personnel had to ensure proper sequencing and separation.
To mitigate risk and simplify flight
operations, USFK and AAOC repre - sentatives developed a combined air- space picture system. The CAP system consists of a combined map and route structure, common communication frequen-
cies, common flight coor-
dination centers, a Flight Information Publications
verification program and
updates to UNC/CFC/USFK publications as required. Bae and Macdonald have
worked together on this agreement since they were colonels. The two leaders called
the agreement a significant
milestone. “This is more than eating lunch and having a conver- sation to show how strong the alliance is,” said Mac- donald. “I have to thank my friend for his great leader- ship in getting us to this
Army Maj. Gen. Bae My- eong-heon, commander of the ROK Army Aviation Operations Command. In the past ROK and U.S. rotary wing aviation assets operated on two separate route structures with differ- ent reporting points, air traffic con- trol frequencies and flight following procedures. As a result, air traffic sys -
point.” “I think it is very mean- ingful to sign this MOA with you, great leaders today,” said Bae. “This system could contribute to strengthen the performance of Re - public of Korea Army Aviation Op - erations Command and also enhance the [U.S.-Korea] alliance by integrat- ing systems.” x
Obama certifies military ready for ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Based on recommendations from military leaders, President Barack Obama has certified to
Congress that the U.S. armed forces are prepared for repeal
of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law.
There is a 60-day waiting period before the repeal goes
into effect, so the law will officially come off the books Sept.
20. After that date, gay service members can be open about their sexual orientation.
The president signed the certification and delivered it to Congress July 22. Congress passed the repeal law in December. The legis - lation gave the military time to prepare the force and said repeal would happen only after the president, the defense secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certi-
fied the force as ready for repeal.
The Defense Department chartered a repeal implemen-
tation team to coordinate the necessary changes to policy and regulations, and to provide education and training to service members. The team worked to ensure the smooth- est possible transition for the U.S. military to accommodate and implement this change, Defense Secretary Leon E. Pa- netta said. The services put together training courses for the force and more than 1.9 million service members have now re -
ceived that training. DOD and service officials also looked
at regulatory and legal changes that repeal entailed.
“I am comfortable that we have used the findings of the
Comprehensive Review Working Group to mitigate areas of
concern, and that we have developed the policy and regu- lations necessary for implementation — consistent with
standards of military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion and recruiting and retention,” Navy Adm. Mike
Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in a writ- ten statement.
Certification is not the end of the road. The department,
the services and the combatant commands must work “to train the remainder of the joint force, to monitor our per- formance as we do so, and to adjust policy where and when
needed,” Mullen said. The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law went into effect in 1993. It
allowed gay and lesbian personnel to serve in the military as long as they were not open about their sexual orientation.
On Feb. 2, 2010, Mullen testified to that Senate Armed
Services Committee that he believed it was time to repeal the law. Mullen said he believes soldiers, sailors, airmen and Ma- rines can handle the changes.
“My confidence in our ability to accomplish this work
rests primarily on the fact that our people are capable, well-
led and thoroughly professional,” he said in his written statement July 22. x
President Barack Obama signs the certification stating that the statutory requirements for repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell have been met, in the Oval Office, July 22, 2011. Pictured, from left, are: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta; Kathryn Ruemmler, Counsel to the
President and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen. — White House Photo by Pete Souza
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CULTURE
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USAG Red Cloud Assault: Investigation re - vealed the Subject entered the Victim’s taxi headed for the in- |
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stallation. He and the Victim were involved in a verbal alterca- tion when the Victim requested |
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the Subject to pay 35,000 Won |
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for the taxi fee upfront, which the Subject refused. The Victim pulled over at which time the Subject exited, walked around to the driver side door and struck the Victim in his right eye with |
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a closed fist. Upon arrival of Ko - rean National Police, the Subject was apprehended and transport- ed to the KNP Station. He was processed and released into mili- tary police custody. Disrespect to NCO and Offi- cer: The Subject took off his shirt |
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at an off post night club. Upon ar- rival of military police, the Sub- ject was advised to put his shirt back on. The Subject became belligerent and disrespectful and made several racial comments towards the MPs He was appre - hended and transported to the |
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provost marshal’s office where |
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he was administered a Portable Breath Test, with a result of .209 percent blood alcohol content. He was processed and released to his unit. |
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Assault Consummated by Battery: The Subject and Vic- tim 1 were involved in a verbal altercation which turned physi- cal when the Subject grabbed Victim 1 by the neck and struck him in the rib cage with closed |
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fist. The Subject then pulled Vic- tim 2’s hair and forced her to the |
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ground. The Subject sustained injuries consisting of scratches to his face and arms, and a head injury and was transported to the hospital. The Subject was trans - ported to the USAG-Humphreys |
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Aggravated Assault: The Sub- ject and Victim were involved in a verbal altercation which turned physical when the Subject struck |
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the Victim in the right side of the face several times with closed |
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transported to the Troop Medi- cal Clinic, where he was treated |
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Independence Gate
The Independence Gate (Dongnimmun) was a memorial stone gate built after Gabo Reform (1894-1896) by the Indepen- dence Club to pledge their determination for independence. Gabo Reform aimed for internal and systematic reform of the Joseon Government. However, the reform movement was not successful due to the intervention of foreign powers and conse- quently, a national independence also failed. Koreans then erected the Independence Gate on the site of the Yeongeunmun, where Chinese envoys were received, as a symbol of their continued determination to achieve national independence and freedom without any outside interference. Made of granite, standing 14.28 meters high and 11.48 meters wide, the Indepen- dence Gate has a rainbow-shaped gate at its center. A pair of Korean national flags is also carved on both sides of the letters “Dongnimmun”, written in both Korean and Chinese. To get there, take a subway Line 3 to Dongnimmun station and take an exit 4 or 5.— U.S Army photo by Cpl.Hwang Sung-Il.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off–post events and activities
Beautiful Tea Museum
The Beautiful Tea Museum show- cases more than 110 types of tea and tea related items from all over the world. Visitors can also experience a tea drinking ceremony with various herbal teas ranging from green tea,
blue tea, black tea, flower tea and more in a traditional and calm atmo - sphere. Here visitors not only have the privilege of appreciating a wide range of tea culture, they can also directly purchase tea and tea-related items at the tea shop. The Beautiful Tea Museum build- ing is a traditional Korean house (ha-
nok). There is also a tea shop where
visitors can directly purchase their choice of aromatic pleasure, as well as a diversity of high quality tea sets and pottery ware made by artisans.
Purchasable teas include Assam tea (a type of black tea from India), Saejak tea (green tea), Lotus tea, and brown
tea from Korea, China, Japan, Sri Lan- ka, India, Europe and more. Just near the tea shop is the gallery,
a showroom featuring a selection of
the finest teas from around the world
including Puer tea from China, Leesan tea collected at 1,900 meters above sea level in Taiwan, and the English tea
called “a beauty from the East” which was once the Queen’s favorite.
Next to the gallery is a display case featuring a range of tea sets from Ko - rea, Tibet, China and other countries
around the world, each reflecting the
tea culture and history of the country it came from. The museum regularly invites artists to hold exhibitions at the gallery, allowing visitors to appre - ciate tea-related art exhibits. There is also a tea cafe for visitors who want to take a break from look- ing at tea and actually have a nice cup
of tea. Various snacks including tteok (Korean rice cake) and cakes are avail- able to snack on as well. Fruit smooth- ies are available as well for those who prefer cold beverages. Tea is classified based on the tech- niques with which it is produced and processed. There are six types of tea
available at the Beautiful Tea Mu-
seum: green tea (unwilted and unfer- mented), blue tea (semi-fermented tea including Oolong tea), brown tea (post-fermented tea including Puer tea), black tea (wilted and fully fer- mented), herb tea and flower tea. In
oriental medicine, green tea is said to
cool the body, while Korean brown tea heats it up. Korean women prefer to drink brown tea for its beneficial ef-
fects, as well as for its mild taste and fragrance. The cafeteria provides hot water in a kettle for each table, let-
ting visitors refill and enjoy their tea
as much as they want. This place pro -
vides an opportunity to explore all
kinds of teas from different countries
at once. For more information, visit a web -
site, www.tmuseum.co.kr (Korean), or call (02) 735-6678.
To get there, take a subway line 1
to Jonggak station. Take Exit 3, walk 10 minutes, or take a Line 5 Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station. Exit 5 and walk 5 minutes. x
Source: http://www.seoulselection.com; www.korea.net, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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New elliptical machines are lined up at the renovated Camp Stanley Fitness Center, which reopened July 16. — Courtesy photo by U.S. Army Garrison DFMWR
Stanley gym gets major facelift
By Spc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY – Soldiers stationed in this off-the-beaten path installation in Uijeongbu now have a newly renovated fitness center to use for sports and fitness activities. The more than $1.5 million renovation was only the second since the fitness center was built in 1987. The last was in 2000, although it was less extensive. The renovation began Feb. 15 and was completed July 15 – nearly one month ahead of schedule. It opened for use July 16. “The overall new appearance of the gym shows that it was well worth it,” said Larry Butler, Camp Red Cloud enclave sports director, who is also responsible for Camp Stanley. Though the locker rooms were left unchanged, the basketball court, bleachers, basketball backboards, scoreboards, sauna and racquetball flooring, wall and glass front were all replaced. A new air conditioning system and flooring was installed throughout the entire facility, including new ceilings, lighting and rubber flooring in the weight, circuit training and cardiovascular fitness rooms. “I know the Soldiers love the new gym,” Butler said about the comments he has heard from patrons. “The day we opened, I walked in the gym at 10 a.m. and saw 20 or more people
already in there having fun and getting a good work out. You could just tell by the look on their faces that they were excited about what they saw.” Randy Behr, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Area I sports and athletic director, agreed with the assessment. “The Soldiers and Families that come to the gym will definitely enjoy the new updates that have been put in,” he said. “It’s like going into a brand new facility.” Butler said his favorite improvement is the basketball court. “The basketball area is just beautiful,” he said. “The floor and the bleachers are really nice. If you’re a basketball player, you’ll love it.” Some behind the scenes improvements were also made to improve safety and the appearance, including a new roof and siding. “They also redid all of the hidden stuff that needed to be done due to the fact that this structure is over 24 years old,” Butler said. “We just encourage our Warrior Country customers to come out here to the Stanley gym and enjoy the new facility while getting a great workout,” Butler said. The newly improved Camp Stanley Gym is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during weekends and holidays. For more information, call 732-5460. x
Pfc. Walle works out at a seated chest press machine in the Camp Stanley Fitness Center which reopened after a five-month renovation. — Courtesy photo by DFMWR
The basketball court, bleachers, backboards and scoreboards were just one part of the more than $1.5 million renovation. — Courtesy photo by U.S. Army Garrison DFMWR
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Area I has begun recycling clean office paper and magazines by placing large white plastic containers with a recycling logo next to select trash bins on post. Bins placed near buildings 1743 and 2440 on Camp Casey have disappeared. If you know the whereabouts of these bins please return them. They are government property and should not be moved. While we commend your effort to recycle, do not move the containers or deposit waste, food scraps, dirty paper or newspapers in them. |
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Customer Appreciation Night |
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Camp Red Cloud Lanes will |
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hold its customer appreciation night with free buffet-style snacks from 6:30-7 p.m., July 29. |
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USO Hours Extended |
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The Camp Casey USO will extend its hours of operation to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, beginning Aug. 1. From this date, the new hours of operation will be Monday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. To register, call 730- 4466 or 010-3876-6865. |
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Mitchell’s Club Closed |
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Mitchell’s Club on Camp Red Cloud will be closed all day Aug. 1-3 to host a 2nd Infantry Division conference. It will reopen to the community at 11 a.m., Aug. 4. |
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CIF Closed |
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The Central Issue Facility on Camp Stanley and the Camp Casey satellite facility will be closed Aug. 1-5 for a 100 percent inventory. It will reopen Aug. 8. For more information, call 732-5552. |
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Community Bank Closed |
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Community Banks on Area I installations will be closed Aug. 6, in lieu of military pay day Aug. 1. |
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Soccer Team Tryout |
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Tryouts for the Camp Casey post soccer team will be held at TIME, Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 31 at Schoonover Bowl. U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers and Defense Department civilians are eligible to tryout. For more information, call 730-3337 or 730-3220. |
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West Casey Chapel Services |
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Beginning Aug. 5 there will be a change to worship times in the West Casey Chapel. The Protestant service will be at 9:30 a.m. and Catholic Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. |
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Lodge Furniture Sale |
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Camp Casey and Camp Red Cloud lodges will have a non- appropriated funds used furniture sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 6 in the Camp Casey Lodge. Items are sold as is and all sales are final. All items must removed the same day and a delivery service is not available through the lodge. For |
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Children go ‘wild’ at Vacation Bible School
By Sgt. Jin Choi
jin.choi2@korea.army.mil
CAMP CASEY – Kids in Warrior Country discovered that God loves them during the first ever Vacation Bible School at West Casey Chapel here from July 18-22. “We never had any opportunity before,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Kang, 4th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, and West Casey Chapel Collective Protestant service senior pastor. “I’m so excited to have the first bible school here in Warrior Country. This event is the result of more than 20 hard working volunteers dedicating four weeks of work preparing for this event.” The VBS theme – “Panda Mania” – gives kids an opportunity to explore a bamboo forest full of fun-loving Pandas and learn that they are God’s most precious creation. “The Panda theme is a curriculum offered by group, a Christian education vendor,” Kang said. “I believe this will benefit children to know God and interact with new friends.” Children ages from 6 to 11 began the day by waving their arms and singing “He’s wild! He’s wild! God is wild about us! Wild about us!” After their daily opening song, students broke into smaller groups and visited a series of activity stations – a Bible adventure station where they explored a scripture, a craft station to make their own art, an outdoors game station and a movie station where the video “How God is involved with them in their daily life” was shown. Specific points from the children’s Bible studies were carefully integrated
Chaplain (Capt.) Matthew Woodside, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion told a bible story from the book of the Luke to a group of children during Vacation Bible School at West Casey Chapel July 21. — U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jin Choi
into each station to reinforce the scriptures. The VBS has been well- received by parents. “This is my Chapel since my we’ve been here in August 2009,” said Melanie Clement, a volunteer for the VBS and spouse of Spc. Roy Clement, Company A, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion, who brought her 7-year-old daughter, Zoey, and 5-year-old son, Zackery. “My kids have learnt a lot through this Bible school like socializing and the memory verse learning about the bible. It’s much more fun when there are more kids. The chapel can provide religious education that is suitable to kids.” Zoey and Zackery agreed with their mother and said they made new
friends. There is also a daily snack time and an end of the day wrap up where the entire group joins together. While kids and volunteers danced and sang songs, Kang cried out, “God made you!” and the children replied, “Thank you, God!” The VBS was organized and run by the Area I Religious Services Office and was financed with $3,000 from the chapel tithes and offering fund. Children who participated received a T-shirt commemorating Panda Mania and a music CD with tunes from their experience. Although vacation bible school is held only once a year, the Area I RSO provides other activities throughout the year, such as children’s church, church picnic and bell choir. x
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Troopers bring joy to special children
By Staff Sgt. Jennifer Bunn
1HBCT Public Affairs Office
DONGDUCHEON –Twenty-four U.S. Soldiers and
KATUSAs with 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Heavy Brigade Combat Team, spent July 22 participating
in educational activities with special needs children at
the Sun Rising Nursery in Dongducheon.
For three years, Soldiers assigned to 4-7th CAV have
sponsored the nursery as their way to support the local
community and the 1HBCT Community Relations Program.
Choi Kuni-sook, the director at the Sun Rising
Nursery, says she appreciates the Soldiers help.
“The ratio between children and teacher is three to
one,” Choi said. “With the Soldiers here we can do more
activities and make the day more joyful and enjoyable
for the children.”
Throughout the morning, the Soldiers became
acquainted with the nursery staff and the children.
They participated in the children’s daily activities and
exercises including a sing-a-long, jumping on a small
trampoline, swinging on special swings and snack
time. In the afternoon they all headed out for a swim.
“Most of the children do not move at all, they
cannot play (on their own),” said Choi. “When they
do the exercises, it gives them stimulation and helps
with blood circulation.”
Although the main focus for the day was the
children, the Soldiers also benefited from their
experience with the special needs children.
“I think it is very beneficial to the Soldiers
emotional and spiritual fitness when they help
others,” explained Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Kang,
4-7th CAV and pastor at the West Casey Chapel.
“They will appreciate life and see all the blessings
and abundant lifestyle we have as U.S Soldiers.”
“I had no idea what to expect when I got here,
but it turned out that I really enjoyed it,” said Cpl.
Marshall Brooks, a Bradley gunner with 4-7th CAV.
“It is definitely something I will do again.”
Spending more time with the children is
something Brooks will be able to do since supporting
the nursery is an ongoing project for 4-7th CAV.
“We come over here (to the nursery) every Friday,”
said Kang. “We send at least three U.S Soldiers and
three KATUSAs to help them.”
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen poses for a picture with the 2011 Military Times Servicemembers of the Year including 1st Sgt. Monekia Denkins (center, right) - Courtesy photo
2011 Military Times Servicemembers of the Year
By Paulette Ruffin
Gannett Government Media Corp
YONGSAN GARRISON - 1st Sgt. Monekia Y. Denkins, a two-time combat veteran and currently First Sergeant of the 201st Signal Company, was hon-
ored as the 2011 Military Times Solider of the Year
during a ceremony hosted by Virginia Congressman
Frank Wolf at the Cannon House Office Building in
Washington, D.C. July 21. Denkins is responsible for 133 Soldiers and Army
civilians. In this role she ensures the readiness and maintenance of automations and tactical equip- ment, as well as manages property valued at over $12.1 million. Along with Denkin’s other respon-
sibilities—advising the Commanding Officer and
supervising all company training, personnel admin-
istration, supply and maintenance—she also serves
as Soldier Quality of Life Non-Commissioned Offi- cer in Charge, Weight Control NCCOIC, Company Physical Trainer, Safety Manager, Key Control NCO- IC and Physical Security NCOIC. Denkins was one of five distinguished honorees,
one from each branch of the United States Armed Forces, recognized by Gannett Government Media
Corp. “For the past 11 years, it has been our privi- lege to honor remarkable members of our armed forces who epitomize the ‘everyday heroes’ serv- ing our country,” said GGMC President and Chief
Executive Officer Elaine G. Howard. “This year’s
five outstanding honorees truly embody the finest
qualities of honor, community service, professional
performance and dedication representative of the servicemen and women serving our country. We are pleased to recognize them and commend them for
their extraordinary efforts.”
These awards are unique and particularly mean- ingful because the winners were selected from peer
nominations by the readership of Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times.
Military Times, a subsidiary of GGMC, asked its
readership—Servicemembers themselves—to rec- ognize those among them who made special con- tributions and who perform dedicated, outstanding service everyday, on every level, often without fan-
fare or broad recognition. In peacetime or times of
conflict, this year’s winners embody the true spirit
of our armed forces: service, loyalty and devotion to
their communities. They are the ‘everyday heroes’
who consistently make a difference in the lives of
others.
During the Capitol Hill ceremony to honor the
winners, General Martin E. Dempsey (USA), Gen-
eral Norton A. Schwartz (USAF), Admiral Robert
J. Papp, Jr. (USCG), Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert
(USN) and General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., (USMC)
each presented a winner with their award. The Hon-
orable Clifford L. Stanley, Under Secretary of De -
fense for Personnel and Readiness, was the keynote
speaker; Senator Susan M. Collins (R-ME) provided
closing remarks; Major General Andrew B. Davis
USMC (Ret.) served as the master of ceremonies.
In expressing her appreciation to the honorary
co-hosts of this ceremony, Elaine Howard said, “For
the past eleven years we have been most fortunate
to have the encouragement and support of Senator
Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Senator John McCain (R-
AZ). We also thank the distinguished Members of
Congress who have supported our program as mem-
bers of the Honorary Committee each year.”
For additional information about the honorees,
the honorable mentions, and the notable winners,
please visit http://www.militarytimes.com/smoy/
index.php.
“To me, making a difference is to challenge as -
sumed constraints effecting positive change and en-
abling people to have vision of their potential,” said
Denkins.
The 201st Signal Company is the largest Network
Enterprise Center within the United States Forces-
Korea and serves the US Army Garrison Yongsan,
providing IT support to more than 8,000 customers.
Understanding the importance of environment
on morale, Denkins secured more than $2.1 million
for the restoration of inferior barracks and offices
that were neglected for 18 years, including all new
furniture and the replacement of 20 year-old carpet
with tile flooring.
Making it her personal mission to ensure that no
task, mission or soldier ever fails, Denkins devel-
oped and implemented the Soldier Civilian Men-
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USAG YONGSAN
THE MORNING CALM
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Free online tutoring, resources available
By Pvt. Han Samuel
samuel.han2@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - The U.S.
Army values the education of its Ser-
vicemembers as well as that of their
Families. One valuable resource that
it provides to aid the educational
pursuits of its members is an on -
line tutoring program that is offered
twenty four hours a day, seven days a
week, all year round.
“It’s a live homework help and skill
building resource. Students work
with professional tutors – they can
use chat, interaction, white board,
and even file sharing, where you can
upload your file, and one of the pro -
fessionals will look at what you’ve
written and make suggestions,” ex-
plained Eskeletha Dorsey, School
Liaison Officer of Child Youth and
School services.
What makes this program great,
however, is that it is offered free of
charge to Servicemembers and their
Families.
“The Department of Defense has
paid for active duty Servicemembers,
Upon completing the application,
students are free to select from a va -
riety of educational resources rang -
ing in level from first grade to high
school education, college education
all the way up to adult and career
education. The website also provides
numerous resources including work-
sheets, lesson plans, videos, study
guides, and resources to help pre -
pare students for standardized tests
and careers.
Another helpful component is the
ProofPoint Writing Center, which al -
lows professionals to proofread es -
says and papers posted by students.
A good feature about ProofPoint is
that rather than simply correcting
the work, professionals will give sug -
gestions in real time, which helps
students improve their writing abil -
ity.
Although there is a time limit to
how long these sessions are, fortu -
nately, the program offers the option
to email, print, or replay sessions. In
addition, members can simply log
back in and continue with a new ses -
sion.
Quick Tips
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One-on-one tutoring and
proofreading with professionals
online in real time!
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Services available 24/7 all
year long!
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Free of charge for Service
Members and Families!
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Variety of Subjects includ-
ing Math, English, Science, So -
cial Stud ies, GED prep,
Back to School, Job Search, In-
terview, Resume, and Standard-
ized Test Prep!
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Selection between Student
Center, College Center, Adult
Education Center, Career Cen-
ter, and ProofPoint Writing
Center!
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Comprehensive Resource
Library containing Lesson
Plans, Worksheets, and Videos!
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Replay, Email, and Print
sessions and scripts for use in
the future!
we’re talking Army, Marine, Navy
and Air Force as well as active duty
and deployed Family members and
children,” said Dorsey.
Application to the program is sim -
ple and requires only a few steps. The
first step is getting onto the website
at http://www.tutor.com/military
and selecting between Army, Marine,
Navy, or Air Force. The next step is
typing in the Yongsan Army Code,
which is YON927. The final step is
filling in some personal registration
information.
Dorsey suggested that this pro -
gram is not intended for any specific
age group, and that it can be helpful
to anybody currently furthering their
education.
In addition, Dorsey encouraged
Families to use the program during
summer in order to boost their chil -
dren’s academic abilities during a
time when children are not busy with
school work.
For more information, contact
School Liaison Officer Eskeletha
Dorsey at 738-5556. x
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Consider these tips to preventing, treating mold
By Jane Lee
jane.k.lee@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - A record
breaking rainy season finally came to
an end on Sunday July 17. But as swel-
tering temperatures grip the nation
with readings topping 80-90 degrees
fahrenheit, watch out for another en-
vironmental hazard! Because wher-
ever there is moisture and heat, there
is the danger of mold.
And we saw plenty of moisture this
monsoon season: It rained every day in
Seoul for 11 consecutive days, from July
7 to July 17. That’s the longest period
of straight rain ever recorded in either
the month of June or July since 1961.
Total rainfall from June 22 to July 16
was 29.5 inches in the central region,
3.25 times the 30-year average. The re -
cord rainfall is attributable to the fact
that the North Pacific high pressure
system which developed earlier than
previous years, collided with a strong
anticyclone hovering over China. The
Korean Meteorological Administra-
tion forecasts that the weather will be
humid as temperatures soar while the
air is still moist from all the rains.
Mold damage inside a bedroom closet. Water condensed from the air onto the gypsum
board. - Courtesy photo by Environmental protection Agency
Molds are fungi that thrive on
moisture. “They can grow anywhere…
as long as there is humidity and food…
mold can grow anywhere,” warns Area
II Industrial Hygienist William Din-
gui. “They can be any shape, size, or
color ...
black, white, gray, green… the
color doesn’t indicate what type of
mold it is, or how dangerous it is.”
The best way to prevent this pos -
sible health hazard is to control any
kind of water pooling or condensation.
“Whether that means fixing a leak, or
ventilating better… without moisture,
mold can’t grow!” Dingui says. He also
recommends using dehumidifiers to
keep relative humidity below 60%;
and ideally between 30-50%.
It’s impossible to eliminate mold
altogether. There are over 200,000
types of mold that occur naturally ev-
erywhere. Mold is spread by spores in-
doors and outdoors.
If you do find mold on hard surfac-
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JULY 29, 2011
USAG YONGSAN
USAG-Y • PAGE 11
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Strengthening Ties at K-16
By Pvt. Han Samuel
samuel.han2@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - On July 15, the annual
K-16 Summer Fest was held despite the rain, as Ser-
vicemembers and local community members gath-
ered to enjoy an outdoor grill, different booths, and
various performances. Although not a traditional
holiday, K-16 Summer Fest is a day set aside each year
to allow the community and Servicemembers to relax
and build relationships with the local populace.
“It’s an annual festival that we have here at K-16 so
that we can share cultural ties, build stronger bonds
with the local community and give some time for the
Servicemembers and everyone assigned to K-16 to en-
joy a little bit of summer and have some time to have
fun,” explained Capt. Severo Palacios, commander of
Echo Company, 2-2 Assault Battalion.
Although the weather was not ideal for the occa-
sion, many still showed up to participate in the day’s
festivities.
“It’s raining but it doesn’t seem to have hampered
the entertainment,” observed Chief Warrant Officer
John Coreil of Alpha Company, 2-2 Assault Battalion.
Enjoying the entertainment of the day were K-16
U.S. and R.O.K. Soldiers, as well as community mem-
bers from both inside and outside K-16. The day was
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Dancers from the Saegokdong Cultural Center perform ‘Hwa Kwan Mu,’ a Korean traditional dance during the 2011 K-16 Summer Fest by the K-16 Gym, July 15.- U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Han Samuel
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USAG YONGSAN
THE MORNING CALM
torship Program. The program is de -
signed to train inbound soldiers on
telecommunications topics, leading
to 21 soldiers earning commercial IT
certificates. These efforts led to the
unit’s “No Concern” rating from the
Cyber Command Readiness Inspec -
tion and yielded a flawless physical
security inspection.
Denkins not only ensures the tech-
nical training of her unit, but also sees
to it that her soldiers are fit and ready.
Individual soldier skills achieved a
record 100% rating throughout 2010
and her company was awarded the
Army Physical Fitness Test Stream -
er and the Army Safety Excellence
Streamer.
Denkins re-energized the compa -
ny Family Readiness Group (FRG), by
incorporating the civilian team mem -
bers and tripling family attendance at
events, which resulted in the group’s
recognition as the best in the battal-
ion during the 2010 1st Signal Brigade
Inspection of the 41st Signal Battal-
ion.
Seeking to promote a positive im -
age of the United States in a foreign
country, Denkins supports the Bat-
talion Chaplain’s Good Neighbor
Program initiative of sponsoring a
local Korean orphanage that includes
monthly visits, hosting holiday par-
ties and providing gifts and assistance
to the Abandoned Korean Children
organization. She has inspired her
staff to volunteer 586 service hours
in communities across Yongsan Gar-
rison.
Realizing that there were signifi-
cant cultural and technical barri-
ers between the soldier, civilian and
Korean National workforce, Denkins
led off-site, team-building projects,
local-culture trips and morale events
to bridge the culture gap between the
two groups. These activities include
a visit to the Yongin Korean Folk Vil-
lage, a hike up Namsan Mountain and
the unit’s Soldier Appreciation Week,
culminating with Civilian and Mili-
tary awards at a Department Army/
Korean Civilian luncheon.
A two-time combat veteran, Den-
kins also battles Type 1 Diabetes
and the challenges that face a sin-
gle mother of a 17 year-old son. She
works hard to be a good role model,
and those efforts have paid off—her
son Marquel is on the Seoul Ameri-
can High School’s National Honor
Society and is an active member of his
school’s JROTC.
“It has been my greatest privilege
and honor to serve alongside 1st Sgt.
Monekia Y. Denkins,” said her super-
visor. “She is the Non-Commissioned
Officer that every Officer hopes of
having by their side.” x
SUMMER FEST
from Page 11
packed with entertaining perfor-
mances with over a dozen different
events scheduled from 11:30 a.m. -
5:30 p.m.
“We’ve got so many things here
- we’ve got Muay Thai, traditional
Korean dances, a rock band, a phil-
harmonic orchestra. It’s a large spec -
trum of entertainment so I think it
brought a larger crowd than we ex-
pected,” said Palacios.
Aside from being entertaining,
many of the performances also gave
a glimpse of Korean culture, intro -
ducing US Servicemembers to things
such as Korean music, traditional
clothes, and Taekwondo, a tradition -
al form of martial arts.
Both the U.S. and R.O.K. partici-
pants seemed eager to strengthen
ties through sharing each other’s
to each other,” stated Kim, Ok-hee,
a Korean National living near K-16
who had participated in last year’s
Summer Fest as well.
“It’s good to see some of the cul-
tural activities on the stage, because
it exposes the Servicemembers to
Korean heritage,” Coreil said.
Like the Summer Fest, many ac -
tivities are held throughout the year
in an effort to strengthen the bond
between the U.S. and South Korea; as
well as to provide an opportunity for
community members and soldiers to
relax and enjoy the company of fam -
ily and friends.
“Garrison Yongsan values rela -
tionships with outside organiza -
tions to help us improve our quality
of life,” said Garrison Commander
Col. William Huber. “Deepening our
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ment Command Campaign Plan.” x
es such as glass, metal, or bathroom
tiles, Dingui recommends cleaning it
off with a mild detergent or bleach.
But he warns, “If you find mold on
drywall, clothing, luggage, or other
porous surfaces, that may need to be
discarded because there is no way to
get rid of the mold.”
Mold exacerbates allergies. Din -
gui warns “anyone with compro -
mised immune systems should avoid
exposure to mold, particularly peo -
ple who have asthma.” Exposure can
cause flu-like symptoms such as eye,
nose, or throat irritation.
Dingui says his office fields about
100 calls per year to check indoor air
quality due to suspected mold; and
that the calls peak during the hot
and humid summer months of June,
July, and August. “There is a lot of
mold on the army base, because we
have a lot of old buildings. Usually
they have water leaks in the piping.”
He adds mold forces the closure of
four to five housing units for clean-
up each year.
Dingui cannot stress enough “the
main thing to do is eliminate mois -
ture. If you have a water leak, fix it,
and then take care of the mold. If
you eliminate the mold, but you
don’t eliminate the moisture, mold
will just grow back.”
For more information about mold
prevention and clean-up, contact the
18th Medical Command, Industrial
Hygiene Service at 736-3025.x
JULY 29, 2011
NEWS
IMCOM-K • PAGE 13
http://imcom.korea.army.mil
Panetta replaces Gates, takes formal oath
Secretary of Defense:
military faces ‘time of historic challenge’
By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Marshall
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Leon E. Panetta
took the oath of office as the nation’s
23rd secretary of defense in a Pentagon
ceremony July 22.
Vice President Joe Biden adminis -
tered the oath in a formal ceremony
three weeks after Panetta officially
took office in a private July 1 ceremony.
The vice president said Panetta
“served President Clinton admirably
in a moment of budget crisis” and
brought the CIA back from a point of
low morale and public perception, cul-
minating with the agency’s role in the
killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin
Laden in May. “You not only restored
morale, but reminded the American
people of the incredible job these folks
do,” Biden said. “In every one those en-
deavors, I can say, you left the institu-
tion you worked with in better shape.”
Panetta vowed to continue working
with Congress to strengthen the De -
fense Department’s mission. “I want to
first begin by thanking the president
for placing his trust and his confidence
in me,” Panetta said. “I am truly hum-
bled by the responsibility and the op -
portunity that has been given to me at
this great moment in time.”
Vice President Joe Biden administers the oath of office to Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, accompanied by his wife Sylvia, during a formal ceremony at the Pentagon, July 22. The former CIA director took over as the 23rd secretary of defense after a pri- vate swearing-in ceremony, July 1. — DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
He also expressed his confidence in
the U.S. military.
“I believe there is no better guaran-
tor of our security, and ultimately, our
freedom, than the strength of Amer-
ica’s armed forces,” he said. “This is a
time of historic challenge — for this
department, and for our country. And
change will only accelerate the chal-
lenges we face.”
Panetta spoke of the Sept. 11, 2001,
terrorist attack on the Pentagon,
which occurred just a few hundred
yards from the ceremony.
“That day, the nation suddenly un-
derstood that we had to confront a
new and uncertain period of conflict,”
he said. “Unlike the Cold War, we now
face a multitude of security challenges
[and] dangers that are spread across
the globe.
“These threats are daunting, to be
sure,” he continued. “But these past
few years have also shown the world
that America, with our strong intelli-
gence and military capabilities, is up to
that challenge. We will not back down
when our homeland is threatened. We
will do whatever it takes to defend this
country.”
Panetta saved his strongest words
of resolve for enemies of the United
States and its interests.
“No one attacks the United States of
America and gets away with it,” he said.
“We have been relentless in the efforts
to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-Qa-
ida and al-Qaida’s extremist affiliates.
...
I believe that we are within reach
of achieving a strategic defeat of al-
Qaida. But to do that we have to con-
tinue to put pressure on them where
ever they are. And if we continue that
commitment, then ultimately, we will
succeed.”
Panetta reaffirmed his commitment
to taking care of service members and
their families, calling it his most im-
portant responsibility.
“Like my good friend and prede -
cessor, Bob Gates, I will be a tireless
advocate for [service members] and
their families,” he said. “We owe it to
them to make sure that they have what
they need to accomplish their mission,
but to also support their families back
home.”
Mindful of the challenges ahead,
Panetta thanked the military for its
service to the nation.
“Thank you for your support,” he
said. “May God bless the men and
women who are out there serving us,
but most importantly, may God bless
the United States of America.” x
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NEWS
THE MORNING CALM
Clinton invites North Korean Official to U.S. for talks
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Two weeks af-
ter the chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff called for strong multilateral
deterrence against a continuing North
Korean threat, Secretary of State Hill-
ary Rodham Clinton announced Mon-
day that the United States has invited
a top North Korean diplomat to New
York for talks aimed at restarting the
stalled Six-Party Talks.
“Following the first round of denu-
clearization talks between the nuclear
negotiators of the Republic of Korea
and North Korea, the United States
has invited North Korean Vice Min-
ister Kim Kae-gwan to New York later
this week,” Clinton said.
Kim will meet with an interagency
team of U.S. officials for discussions
on the next steps necessary to re -
sume denuclearization negotiations
through the talks.
“This will be an exploratory meet-
ing to determine if North Korea is pre -
pared to affirm its obligations under
international and Six-Party Talk com-
mitments, as well as take concrete and
irreversible steps toward denuclear-
ization,” she said.
Clinton emphasized that the Unit-
ed States does “not intend to reward
the North just for returning to the
table” or “give them anything new for
actions they have already agreed to
take.”
The United States has “no appetite
for pursuing protracted negotiations
after what she termed “a very produc-
tive” trilateral meeting with South
Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-
hwan and Japanese Foreign Minister
Takeaki Matsumoto.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Navy Adm.
Mike Mullen, speaking to reporters
during a mid-July visit to the South
Korean capital of Seoul, stressed the
importance of multilateral coopera-
tion in deterring North Korean provo -
cations against its southern neighbor
and prodding it to return to the Six-
Party Talks.
The United States and its South
Korean counterparts are working with
a “sense of urgency” on plans to deter
more provocations such as the sink-
“The threat remains real,” Mullen
said during the July 14 roundtable.
“North Korea shows no sign of relent-
ing in pursuit of its nuclear capabili-
ties, and I am not convinced that they
will not provoke again. The only thing
that is predictable about North Korea
is their unpredictability.”
Mullen, underscoring the strength
of the South Korean-U.S. alliance,
warned that future attacks won’t be
tolerated and that North Korea should
expect “a very strong response” should
one occur.
The chairman called for strong,
multilateral cooperation to deter
North Korean aggression.
“I believe a measured, multilateral
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Aviation battalions hold live fire exercise
Aviation trained with the ROK 107th Aviation for
three weeks to ensure that synchronization between
the two units went smoothly, said Maj. Jason Cook,
the 4-2nd Aviation battalion operations officer.
“We began training with the ROK 107th Aviation
on the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer
leading up to the exercise and then went into to sev-
eral briefings before actually coming out here to the
range,” Cook added. “Once we got here to the range,
we ran through a couple of dry runs to make sure the
ROK pilots were comfortable with the running and
diving pattern.”
Once the dry runs were over and all of the heli-
copters headed out to the range for the live-fire por-
tion, it was clear that all of their preparations had
eased any cultural or systems barriers between the
two units.
During the actual live fire potion, two U.S. AH-
64 Apaches and two ROK AH-1 Cobras moved onto
the range in a tactical formation and the Cobras
fired 20mm cannons and 2.75-inch rockets and the
Apaches fired 30mm cannons, simulated Hellfire
missiles and 2.75-inch rockets at targets strategically
placed on the hillside, said Chief Warrant Officer 4
Craig Yerdon, 4-2nd Aviation.
When the smoke cleared and the light started to
dwindle, both units were content with how the day
panned out.
“Overall the event went extremely well,” said
Capt. James Langford, an Apache pilot and officer in
charge of the mission. “We have been training ex-
tremely hard with the ROK pilots and I think it really
paid off.”
The commander of the 2nd CAB and ROK 107th
Aviation echoed the same sentiment and expressed
their willingness to work together again in the future.
“It is very encouraging to see the ROK Cobras in-
tegrated into a combined arms live fire with the U.S.
Apaches from 2nd CAB,” said Col. James T. Barker,
commander of the 2nd CAB.
“It is this kind of cooperation and multinational
training that will lead to our success and mission ac-
complishment if we ever have to work together on a
real-world operation. It also helps us to further the
alliance by building friendships in addition to our
training relationship.”
“I hope that we continue to conduct more exer-
cises like this in the future,” said Lt. Col. Kim Tae-
jin, commander of the ROK 107th Aviation. “We are
all aviation personnel out here and any time we get
to learn a new skill-set or expand our capabilities it
proves to be beneficial.” x
Federal employees’ abuse of benefits can be reported anonymously
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Government
Accountability Office, known as GAO, is in-
vestigating fraud and abuse in the Federal Em-
ployees’ Compensation
Act program. Specifically, GAO is looking
for information on cases in
which federal employees are currently abus -
ing workers compensation benefits.
For example, fraud schemes might include
a beneficiary working a second job, overstating
their workers’ compensation injury, or collect-
ing benefits for a deceased individual. Anyone
with information regarding fraud or abuse of
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Just before going on an aerial tour of Camp Humphreys, Col. Joseph P. Moore, garrison commander, explains to the Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installation, Energy and Environment, the route they are going to fly, during her visit here July 26. — U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover
“The opportunity here is that every
building is built to an energy-efficient,
water-efficient design with a look toward
how much waste we generate,” she said.
“If we can reduce the amount of waste
we generate we don’t have to put waste
into landfills, so recycling must certainly
be a big part of it.” Addressing the cost
involved in relocating to Humphreys,
Hammack mentioned that in many cas -
es energy efficiency doesn’t necessarily
mean increased cost. Better windows and
insulation would decrease the use of air
conditioning, she said. And putting win-
dows in the right places eliminates the
need to use indoor lighting during the
day. In some cases, she said, construction
costs are decreased in this way as well,
and that is the goal with construction at
Humphreys. Hammack said her visit to
Korea was necessary because an up-close
and personal experience in Korea would
enable her to better represent the mission
and goals of the Army in Korea to Con-
gress. She perceived from talking to Sol-
diers here that bringing families to Korea
is a high priority for them. Therefore, the
consolidation involved in the relocation
plan would not only reduce the energy
footprint in Korea but also get Soldiers
here closer to the reality of bringing their
families. x
JULY 29, 2011
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The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun:
john.chun@us.army.mil, 754-7274
USAG-Red Cloud Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee:
sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169
Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski:
alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016
USAG Daegu Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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THE MORNING CALM
Welcome to Colorful Daegu! Help yourself to some tasty local dishes
Story and photos by Lee Seung-bin and Im Hae-na
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — This year
is the ‘Visit Daegu Year’. Daegu is a
metropolitan city in Gyeongsangbuk-
do Province (southeastern part of
Korea) close to the cities of Gyeongju
and Andong. Nestled into a valley
with mountains on practically every
side, Daegu is notorious for its hot
summer weather.
Daegu has the image of being a clean
and environmentally-friendly city. With
the exception of beaches, the city offers
practically everything you could ever
want in a Korean travel destination—
mountains, temples, historical sites,
and a beautiful natural landscape. Also,
there are a variety of foods as befitting the
slogan ‘Colorful Daegu’. Visitors will not
be disappointed by the Daegu cuisine.
It is spicier and more daring than any
other region, but the taste leaves you with
unforgettable memories. Daegu offers so
many attractions that it cannot be defined
by one color or flavor. So if you’re looking
for a smorgasbord of sightseeing, head
to Daegu for a rainbow of diversity. Don’t
forget, during the 2011 ‘Visit Daegu Year,’
the IAAF World Championships will be
held at the Daegu Stadium from August
27 to September 4, 2011. x
Shincheon tteokbokki: If you want to experience a really spicy Korean dish,
Shincheon tteokbokki would be a great choice. Shincheon tteokbokki is tasty in itself, of course, but if you enjoy it with
fried dumpling or fish cake, the taste will
be doubled.
Jjimgalbi: Jjmgarbi is short ribs cooked with a soy sauce seasoning and assorted vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms and radish. The place where you can enjoy hot and spicy food is certainly on Jjimgalbi Street in Dongin-dong.
Grilled chicken gizzards: Grilled chicken gizzards are a popular food throughout in Daegu. Grilled chicken gizzards are sold as street food in the Pyeong-hwa tradition market in Shinam- dong, and at a price you can afford.
Napjak Mandu (Flat dumplings):
This dumpling is different from the usual Korean dumpling, which usually has a spherical or hemispherical shape and is stuffed with various fillings. Instead,
the shape of this dumpling is round and
flat like leaves. These special dumplings
are regarded as one of the favorite local specialties in Daegu.
Grilled Gopchang & Makchang:
Gopchang and makchang is pork grilled on charcoal briquettes to bring out the
meat’s chewy texture and nutty flavor. If
you are ready to challenge a new kind of food, head to Anjirang gobchang Street right now. Grilled pork in a special sauce and vegetables will be good dinner choice for you and your family or friends.
Yakiudon(Fried Noodle): Yakiudon might be somewhat unfamiliar to you. This food is originated in Daegu, and you can experience it only in Daegu. Yakiudon is a hot specially fried noodle cooked with vegetables and sea food. It can be slightly spicy, but
poses no threat to your tongue, but it will certainly fill your appetite.
September 3, 2010
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THE MORNING CALM
JULY 29, 2011
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MORNING CALM
THE MORNING CALM
JULY 29, 2011
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Rain can’t stop Summer Festival
By Cpl. Tim Oberle
2nd CAB Public Affairs
K-16 AIR BASE — With monsoon
season in full swing and Mother Na-
ture firing on all cylinders with no end
in sight, the conditions looked pretty
gloomy for the annual outdoor Sum-
mer Festival.
But for 1st Lt. Patrick Dunphy, the
officer in charge of the festival and A
Soldier assigned to 2nd Assault Bat-
talion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade, retreat was
no option.
The entire festival setup was reor-
ganized the morning before the event.
After careful consideration of the festi-
val grounds and the monsoon’s effect
on them, Soldiers decided they would
carry out the mission, rain or shine.
“Rather than move inside, we
moved the stage onto one of the bar-
becue pavilions and set up a series
of tents for the audience to enjoy the
show,” Dunphy said. “With help from
the K-16 Directorate of Public Works
and the good folks at the Family Mo -
rale, Welfare and Recreation, we were
able to accomplish a comfortable view-
ing experience, even in weather that
was not ideal.”
As if the weather wasn’t enough,
Dunphy had limited time to prepare
for the event and only one day to im-
plement the weather-related changes.
“The intent behind the festival was
Dunphy said.
Throughout the day-long festival,
there was a diverse array of perfor-
mances by numerous local groups
from around the base. To start the
Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra
took the stage, followed by three dif-
ferent performances from the Saegok-
dong Cultural Center, including a belly
dance team, a percussion performance
called the “Samul nori” and a tradi-
tional dance called the “Hwa Kwan
Mu.”
The rest of the day’s performers
included a dance team from a Korean
Hooters restaurant, and a Muay Thai
demonstration from former women’s
champ Belinda Carlisle. The most
popular event of the day was a b-boy
performance by the group Bobby and
Friends.
“I even saw one of the noncommis -
sioned officers from Delta company
break dancing on stage with the b-
boys, which was surprising,” Dunphy
said. “The whole performance was ex-
citing and a lot of fun.”
While most people enjoyed the b-
boy show, the rest of the day’s events
were equally amazing and ironically
synched quite well with the torrential
rains in the background.
“I personally liked the philharmonic
orchestra the most,” said Capt. Severo
Palacios, the commander of E Compa-
ny, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regi-
ment, “It was awesome to watch the
to provide K-16 Air Base with a safe, fun
and entertaining event that is inclusive
of all units and the surrounding com-
munity, and I think with the limited
time and the deplorable weather we
were able to do that,” Dunphy said.
In addition to packing the small
area with dozens of carnival games and
food vendors, Dunphy invited Korean
performance groups to highlight the
schedule of events on the main stage.
“We invited more than a 100 foreign
nationals to participate in the Summer
Festival including many of our Good
Neighbors to enjoy the festivities as a
show of appreciation for all of the sup -
port they give us throughout the year,”
A traditional belly dancer from the Seo- cho Cultural Center performs at the K-16 Air Base Summer Festival. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Tim Oberle
rain come down at the same time the
music was being played and it set the
tone for the rest of the day. It also let
other Soldiers see the diversity of the
host nation in the local area of K-16.”
All in all, it made for a successful
day.
“Despite the weather, we managed
to have a multicultural, entertaining
event that all of the K-16 community
was able to enjoy,” Dunphy said. “We
look forward to many more festivals in
the future.” x
Above, a dance team from the Saegokdong Cultural Center in Seoul performs a tra- ditional Korean ceremony called the Hwa Gwan Mu or “Flower Crown Dance” at K-16 Air Base. The dance is believed to have originated from a type of dance performed by court dancers in banquets for the royal family and foreign envoys.
Below, Pvt. Maggie Dee, an orderly clerk from Headquarters and Headquarters Com- pany, 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, paints U.S. and Republic of Korea flags on Yi, Kyu Un, the K-16 Air Base Arts and Crafts Center manager, at K-16 Air Base during the annual Summer Festival. Dee, who did face painting for free throughout the day took second place during the 2011 Arts and Crafts contest. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Tim Oberle
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THE MORNING CALM
News & Notes |
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School Physical Fair |
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The Humphreys Health Clinic |
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will host a school physical fair by |
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appointment only from 8 a.m. to |
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3 p.m. on July 30 To make an ap- |
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pointment, call 737-2273. There |
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will also be a mini health promo - |
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tions fair. |
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Command Team at Exchange |
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The monthly Meet the Com- |
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mand Team visit will be from |
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11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 in the |
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Exchange food court lobby. |
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Resume Class |
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The Army Community Service |
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Employment Readiness Pro - |
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gram, located in Bldg. 1127, will |
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host a Creating a Winning Re - |
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sume class at 9 a.m. on Aug. 2. |
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For more information, call 753- |
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8321. |
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Health Promotion Meeting |
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The quarterly Health Promotion, |
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Risk Reduction, and Suicide Pre - |
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vention Council meeting will be |
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held immediately following the |
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Commanders Update Brief Aug. |
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2 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Super |
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Gym. |
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Art Museum Trip |
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The Better Opportunities for |
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Single Soldiers (BOSS) program |
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is sponsoring a trip to the Trick |
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Art Museum in Ilsan on Aug. 6. |
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The cost is $25. For more infor- |
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mation, call 753-8825. |
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Hawaiian Night at Water Park |
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BOSS is hosting a Hot Hawaiian |
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Nights event at the Splish and |
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Splash Water Park Aug. 12 from 8 |
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p.m. to midnight. The cost is $20. |
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For more information, call 753- |
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8825 or 753-8970. |
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Great Wall Trip |
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A tour of the Great Wall of China |
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is set for Aug. 19-22. For more |
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information, visit the Out-of- |
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Country Leisure Travel on the |
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second floor of One-Stop or call |
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753-7725. |
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$1 Bowling All Summer |
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The Strike Zone Bowling Center |
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is offering $1 open bowling this |
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summer. Patrons can bowl 25 |
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games for $25 through Aug. 31. |
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Anyone who purchases this card |
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will be entered into a drawing for |
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two free round-trip airline tickets |
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to anywhere in Asia. For more in- |
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formation, call 754-5636. |
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Volunteers Sought |
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The Camp Humphreys Girl |
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Scouts are seeking adult volun- |
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teers for the coming year. If in- |
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terested, send an e-mail to hum- |
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phreysgirlscouts@yahoo.com. |
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Airport Shuttle |
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A shuttle bus departs daily from |
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the Community Activity Cen- |
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ter to Incheon Airport. The bus |
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leaves at 6 a.m. Prices are $20 for |
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adults, $10 for 12 and younger. For |
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persons travelling on official or- |
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ders, the price is $35. This is a re - |
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fundable expense to be claimed |
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on a travel voucher. For more in- |
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formation, call 753-8825. |
6-52 unit wins maintenance award
By Capt. Jeremy Tennent
6th Battalion, 52nd ADA
SUWON AIR BASE — Foxtrot
Maintenance Company, 6th Battalion,
52d Air Defense Artillery, has won the
8th United States Army Supply Excel-
lence Award for Fiscal Year 2012.
Under the leadership of the Staff
Sgt. Ray Luster, the unit’s supply room
noncommissioned officer in charge,
the maintenance company has de -
veloped the best supply and property
procedures on the Peninsula and will
be representing 8th Army to compete
in the Department of the Army inspec-
tions early next year.
Luster has been in the Army for 10
years and has been serving in his cur-
rent position since March of 2010. He
ing Spc. Emily Burke, Pvt. Kaitlynn
Nopp, and KATUSA Pfc. Kyoung Kim.
“The inspection covered every-
thing from hand receipts to clothing
records,” Luster said. “They inspectors
observed our daily operations as well
as digging into the paperwork and go -
ing through our records.”
Maintaining the property books of
a maintenance company supporting
an air defense artillery battalion is es -
pecially challenging because the prop -
erty books are kept in two sets, one
covering the basic maintenance com-
pany property, and another for the Iron
Horse Battalion’s Operational Readi-
ness Float, a group of PATRIOT equip -
ment held in readiness for replacement
and deep maintenance purposes. The
total property value of the company is
The process began with a look from
the 35th Air Defense Artillery brigade
command inspection team in Febru-
ary, and the commendable rating F
Company earned led to the nomina-
tion for the Eighth Army competition.
Eighth Army G4 representatives,
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rosaline Rick-
etts and Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Lewis,
conducted the inspection on June 16,
and F Company beat out supply rooms
from across the peninsula.
The pride that Foxtrot personnel
feel from their achievement is shared
among other Soldiers in the battalion.
“Our property book is a key con-
cern,” said the 2nd Lt. Susan Mejia,
Fox Company executive officer. “It is
a good feeling for leadership to know
that such a critical area is in the care
Staff Sgt. Ray Luster goes over supply procedures with Spc. Emily Burke and Pvt. Kaitlyn Knopp, while KATUSA Pfc. Kyoung Kim prepares for the Chief of Staff inspection. — U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jeremy Tennent
Revitilization Day set for Aug. 3
By Mike Mooney
USAG Humphreys FMWR
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Some
familiar faces will be missing from be -
hind counters and in offices through-
out Family and Morale Welfare and
Recreation on Aug. 3.
Instead of their normal place of
duty, they will be at the Super Gym to
participate in the first Area III Family
and MWR Revitalization Day.
“The Army and Camp Humphreys
are both in the midst of fast-moving
change,” said FMWR Director Don
Claycomb. “It is very important for the
entire Family and MWR program to
not only embrace the changes but be
ready to meet them head on.”
Revitalization Day will include em-
ployees from all spectrums of FMWR,
such as Army Community Service,
Youth Services, Recreation, Business
Operations, Marketing, Special Events
and Finance.
But on Revitalization Day, the ma-
jority of the participants will not be
working in the area where they are nor-
mally employed.
“The scope of FMWR is so wide that
many of our employees have no idea
what the others do,” Claycomb said.
“They are very good at their ACS job,
but they have no idea of what is hap -
pening in the clubs or the gymnasi-
ums.
“Because they have proven to be
good employees, I feel they are har-
boring great ideas that could make a
positive impact on operations in an-
other sector of FMWR. If nothing else,
they’re customers. And our collective
job is to take care of customers.”
Like any other organization, FMWR
has paradigms, Claycomb added.
“Certain things have always been
done a certain way so that’s the way we
continue to do them,” he said. “But we
need to change those paradigms now
and in the future. Many of our employ-
ees came to work for the Army when
Families were an afterthought rather
than a priority. We built beautiful fa-
cilities for a specific market segment
and those facilities are underused
because the makeup of the Army has
changed.”
Business Operations Division Chief
Mike Ross, whose job is taking care of
the clubs and bowling, said he is “look-
ing forward” to Revitalization Day.
“I’m not sure what to expect,” Ross
said. “But getting the best people in
FMWR together for a day of collective
brain storming can’t do anything but
help us do a better job in all areas. I
know I have some ideas to share con-
cerning programs other than business,
and I’m sure that’s the case throughout
FMWR.”
Revitalization Day will start with a
team building program before break-
ing into program review sessions. The
afternoon will be spent developing
some of the ideas that come out of the
morning session.
“What do I hope to get out of Re -
vitalization Day? Several things,” Clay-
comb said. “First I hope to generate
new, wide-ranging enthusiasm for all
FMWR programs and activities from
all of our employees. Secondly, I’m
hoping to come out of Revitalization
Day with some new ideas, goals, pro -
grams and activities. This first Revital-
ization Day will not be the end-all. This
is just the start of our collective FMWR
commitment to the Camp Humphreys
Community to make things better
both now and in the future.”
x
JULY 29, 2011
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