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December 12, 2008 Volume 7, Issue 11 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea
Inside
TOUR NORMALIZATION: For the la test new s and in format ion about t our normal iza t ion in Korea v is i t www.us fk .mi l
Camp Carroll
welcomes holidayseason with songs
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The Embers to bringholiday cheer to Korea:See schedule inside
Page 18
Its not too late to vaccinate
Dont let flu crash holiday fun
Dont let flu crash holiday fun
The 65th Medical Brigade, Force Health Protection and Preventive Medicine is conducting a vaccination campaign for all adult Servicemembers, Family
members and DOD civilians. Vaccinations will be available on USAG-Yongsan from noon - 4 p.m. in each of the following locations: PX Dec. 15 and 16,
at the Dragon Hill Lodge Dec. 17 and 18, and at the Commissary Dec. 19. The POC for this campaign is Maj. Song, 736-6693.
DoD memo lays groundwork
for tour normalization in Korea
Art instructor Katie Helser reads a holiday book to a captive audience before the start of her class, recently. The USAG-Humphreys New ParentSupport program art class is held every Friday at the Family Readiness Center. This and many other Army support programs are paving the wayto normalize tours in Korea. This image is available for download online at www.ickr.com/imcomkorea. U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
See Page 18 for story
At the request o the commander,United States Forces Korea, theDepartment o Deense has
approved command sponsorship or twonew locations and an increase in tourlengths or accompanied Servicememberspermanently assigned to Korea.
he approval was granted in amemorandum signed by Dr. David Chu, the
Under Secretary o Deense or Personneland Readiness on Dec. 1 and will result in achange to the Joint Federal ravel Regulation.Te services owe implementation plans toDoD by March 1.
Tis was a huge step orward, saidGeneral Walter Sharp, USFK commander.
Accompanied tours at ive locations(Pyeongtaek, Osan, Daegu, Chinhae, andSeoul) will increase rom 24 months to36 months while two additional locations(Dongducheon and Uijongbu) will allow 24month accompanied tours. Unaccompaniedtours will remain at twelve months or allseven locations and 24 months or keypersonnel.
Tis change will allow us to increasethe number o service members in Koreaaccompanied on command sponsoredtours to 4,350 using mostly existinginrastructure, said Rich Parker, USFKDirector or Force Structure, Resources,and Assessment (J8). Tis will enable thecommand to target key and critical positionsor the recruitment o service members tochoose accompanied tours in Summer 2009;this will keep them in place or the threeyears necessary to support OPCON ranserin April 2012.
Servicemembers assigned to locations
with limited acilities will be required to signa memorandum acknowledging the exactservices available at the installation prior toacceptance o Command Sponsorship.
As USFK moves orces to Camp Humphreysand expands inrastructure and services, thiswill allow the command to eventually increasethe number o service members here with their
amilies in command sponsored billetsrom about 2,135 today to about 14,250when our Normalization is completed.
It was critical that this request was approved because it codiies theDepartment o Deenses commitment totour normalization or Korea, said GeneralSharp. We are going to do this right. Tis
means that we will increase the number oServicemembers coming over with theiramilies on command sponsored tours aswe are able to upgrade inrastructure andservices. Our goal is to reach the pointwhen the majority o U.S. Servicememberscan bring their amilies to Korea and stayor normal three-year tours.
Number o accompanied servicemembers on command sponsored
tours set to increase to 4,350
Free vaccinationsFree vaccinations
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The Morning CalmPublished by Installation Management
Command - Korea
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Public Affairs Ofcer/Editor: Edward N. Johnson
Deputy PAO: Slade WaltersSenior Editor: Susan Silpasornprasit
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NEWS PAGE 2http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM
CCK/411th CSB and its outlying branches, which are located at USAG-Humphreys, Camp Henry, Osan and Kunsan Air Bases, willbe closed Dec. 12 or an ocial unction. For Construction/Supplies and Services issues, please contact Ko Un Hui or im Power,respectively. For Government Purchase Card issues, please contact Robert Rivera and contact L. Preston Dicks or Quality Assuranceissues. Te command will re-open or normal business Dec. 15 at 8 a.m.
By Linda Rieth
IMCOM-Korea HRD-M
Pedestrian and bicycle saety are issues that aect all o us.Whether it's a stroll or ride around the corner, to a riend's houseor work, or simply as exercise to clear the mind ater a long dayindoors we love to get out in the open air.
Yet, this simplest o lies pleasures also requires vigilance. Ialmost struck someones Soldier this morning with my vehicle ashe took a step o the sidewalk, taking an immediate let turn ontothe street without looking or oncoming trac rather than usingthe cross-walk not more than 25 eet ahead. Ater calming downmy rapid heart beat, my motherly instincts kicked in wonderingi he had ever received training to look both ways beore enteringthe street when he was a child or i he had mistakenly thought thatpedestrians have the right o way in Korea no matter where theyare. Almost on a daily basis, I see olks who are within ootsteps othe cross-walk, yet do not use it, who walk in the street next to anempty sidewalk, who walk or run through intersections without agreen pedestrian light, who cross parking lots without looking or
oncoming trac, and just recently, a Soldier who ran a red lightwhile on his bicycle, putting his lie and others at risk.
Tis mornings experience prompted me to ask my saetyrepresentative or guidance on this topic and he provided mewith the ollowing rules or Pedestrians and Bicyclists rom DoD636.28. 636.26 Pedestrians Rights and Duties at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cr_2008/julqtr/pd/32cr636.28.pd:
Pedestrians:1. Pedestrians will obey all trac control devices and regulations,unless directed to do otherwise by the Military Police.2. When trac-control signals are not in place or not in operation,the driver o a vehicle will yield the right o way, by slowing down or
The lives of others are in your path
IMCOM-Korea Safet y Corner
stopping, when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk on the same side o theroad as the drivers vehicle, or when the pedestrian is approaching soclosely rom the opposite hal o the roadway as to be in danger.3. Pedestrians will not suddenly leave a curb or other place o saetyand walk or run into the path o a vehicle which is so close to thecrosswalk that it is impractical or the driver to stop.4. Pedestrians crossing a roadway, at a point other than a crosswalk,will yield the right-o-way.5. Pedestrians will not cross intersections diagonally unless clearlyauthorized to do so.6. drivers will exercise due care to avoid colliding with anypedestrian upon any roadway and will exercise proper precautionupon observing any child or any obviously conused, incapacitated,or intoxicated person.7. A person who is under the inuence o intoxicating liquor orany drug to a degree which renders himsel a hazard will not walkupon any roadway.8. Pedestrians will use sidewalks, where provided, rather thanwalking upon the roadway. When sidewalks are not provided,pedestrians will walk the shoulder o the roadway as ar rom the
edge o the roadway as possible. When neither sidewalks nor ashoulder are available, pedestrians will walk on the extreme edge othe roadway, acing trac, and will yield to all oncoming trac.9. Individuals will not stand in or beside the roadway to solicitrides (hitchhike).10. Individuals will not stand in or beside the roadway to solicitbusiness, employment, or contributions rom vehicle occupants.11. Pedestrians will yield to all authorized emergency vehicles usingan audible signal and/or a visual signal.12. Te wearing o headphones or earphones by pedestrians orjoggers while walking or jogging on roadways or on the shoulderso roadways is prohibited.
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Contracting Command Korea/411th Contracting Support Brigade closed for ofcial function
Courtesy of Eighth Army Public Affairs
Eighth U.S. Armys 532nd Military Intelligence Battalionis scheduled to begin relocating units rom Yongsan to U.S.Army Garrison Humphreys.
he move is the beginning o the mutually agreedupon, scheduled transormation o military orces that willsignifcantly change the military ootprint o U.S. orces hereon the peninsula. Eventually most U.S. orces will be realignedto two main hubs near Osan/Pyeontaek and Daegu.
USAG-Humphreys is undergoing massive constructioneorts and improvements to their existing acilities to supportthe inux o military units, personnel and equipment.
For more inormation please contact Lt. Col JeBuczkowski, Eighth Army Public Aairs Ocer, at 723-4678, [email protected], and or media coverageplease contact Mr. Yang, Pyong Yong, 8th Army Public Aairs,723-2424, [email protected].
Units relocate to USAG- Humphreys
Closure notice:
Dec. 24: Finance windows - training holiday hours;conduct morning unit mail call and also Operation
Santa Claus
Dec. 25: Closed (Federal Holiday)
Dec. 26: Closed
Dec. 31: Training holiday hours; normal mail call
Jan. 1: Closed (Federal Holiday)
Jan. 2: Closed
Note: No Express Mail accepted Dec. 24 or 31
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DECEMBER 12, 2008NEWS PAGE 3
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The following entries were excerpted fromthe military police blotters. These entriesmay be incomplete and do not imply guiltor innocence.
AREA ITraffic Accident Without Injuries; Damageto Government Property; Improper Back-ing; Subject #1, operating a GOV, whilebacking, struck a light pole. Damages toSubject #1 vehicle consisted of a dent tothe right side of door and a s cratch to thecenter rear bumper. The light pole sus-tained no visible damage. Subject #1wascharged with Improper Backing. Subject#1 reported utilization of his seatbelt.ECOD is unknown. This is a final report.
AREA II
Traffic Accident With Injuries; Damage toGovernment Property; Damage to PrivateProperty; Following to Close; Subject #1,operating a GOV, struck Victim #1s POV.
Victim #1 reported to an unknown hospitalwhere Victim #1 was treated for injuriesconsisting of back, neck and head pain.Subject #1 was transported to the GimpoMain KNP Station where Subject #1 wascharged by KNP with Special ART #3-1(Special Measures for Punishment). Sub-
ject #1 was released into MP Custody ona CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was transportedto the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Sub-
ject #1 was advised of his legal rights,which Subject #1 invoked. Victim #1 andSubject #1 reported utilization of theirseatbelts. Subject #1 was released onSubject #1 own recognizance. ECOD isunknown. This is a final report.
AREA III
Larceny of Private Property; Person(s)unknown, by means unknown, removedVictim #1s bike which was secured andunattended. Person(s) unknown thenfled the scene in an unknown direction.
A search of the are a for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative results.There were no signs of forced entry.Victim #1 rendered a written statementattesting to the incident. ECOL is $300.Investigation continues by MPI.
AREA IV
Larceny of Government Property; Larcenyof Private Funds; Person(s) unknown, bymeans unknown, removed Victim #1s IDcard and 70,000 won at an off-post club.Victim #1 rendered a written statementattesting to the incident. Victim #1s ID
card was flagged as lost/stolen in DBIDS.This is a final report.
Area IV
Black-Market of AAFES Merchandise;Unlawful Transfer of AAFES Merchan-dise; Subject #1 purchased gasoline andredistributed it to non-SOFA members.Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1legal rights, which Subject #1 waivedrendering a written sworn statement ad-mitting to the offense. ECOL is $8,515.Investigation continues by CID.
MP Blo t t er
NEWS
Teddy Bear MuseumThe Teddy Bear Museum, which exhibits
numerous adorable teddy bears, has opened
in N Seoul Tower at Mt. Namsan. This is the
third such museum after those located in Jeju
and Paju Heyri. The museum in N Seoul
Tower displays teddy bears representing the
past, present, and future of Seoul. There is
a history gallery and a special gallery where
a teddy bear is dressed as a king of Joseon
Dynasty (1392~1910). Hours are from 10 a.m.
to 10 p.m. and admission fees are 8,000 won
for adults, 6,000 won for teenagers, and 5,000
won for children. A ticket package combining
the museum and N Seoul Tower Observatory
is also offered. Visit www.tour2korea.com for
more information.
Outdoor Skating
The Seoul Plaza Outdoor Skating Rink in
front of Seoul City Hall opens Dec. 12. On
opening day, various celebratory events and
performances will take place starting at 5.30
p.m. The Seoul Plaza Outdoor Skating Rink will
be open until Feb. 15 Rates are 1,000 won.
Rembrandt Exhibit
Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Art Museum
Along with the great manipulator of light and
shadow, Rembrandt (1606-1669), world-
renown European artists from the 17th and
18th century such as Rubens, Van Dyck, will
be shown at one location. The Great Mastersof European Art: Meeting Rembrandt exhibit is
scheduled to continue through Feb. 26, 2009,
displaying more than 100 art pieces from the
Russian State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
permanent collection.
General admission tickets are 12,000 won for
adults and 9,000 won for teenagers. Tickets can bepurchased at the museum. For more information,
visit www.tour2korea.com
Jisan Forest Resort
Jisan Forest Resort is located in Icheon city,
Gyeonggi-do province, near the Incheon Airport.
All slopes are available for snow-boarders, and the
moving staircases will help children and beginners
move more easily. In addition, the 6-seat chair lift
is equipped with a heating system. Although the
slopes are not that big, this resort is loved by many
people because of its convenient facilities and close
proximity to Seoul. Jisan Resort does not suffer from
overcrowding, and so visitors here can enjoy sk iing
without experiencing long waits at the lifts. Facilities
at Jisan Resort are very reasonably priced. In termsof accommodation facilities, condos range from
85,000won to 195,000won (condo prices differ by
the weekend, the weekday and the season), and
restaurants and supermarkets are also available.
Jisan Resort also operates a free shuttle bus from
Seoul. Also available are a Snow park for kids,
playground for infants, ski shop, campsite, cycling
course, basketball court, soccer eld, putting course,
and golf practice range. Visit www.jisanresort.co.kr
or www.tour2korea.com
Glass Castle (Jeju)
The newly-opened Jeju Glass Castle displays all
types of glass artwork, the production process, and
the history of the worlds glass arts. This glass art
theme park is the rst of its kind in Korea, and offersa glass arts exhibition that has more than 250 glass
works from around the world on display, along with a
garden, a labyrinth, and walls that have been entirely
made out of glass. Visitors can see a glass tree,
glass owers, and glass lake. The theme park also
presents pieces by internationally-famed glass artists
including the Czech Republics Bohemia Glassand Italys Venezia Glass. The park contains the
worlds rst all-glass labyrinth, the worlds largest
glass ball, and a large glass diamond. Visitors
can make and take home glass jewels, balloons,
and bottles. Exhibition hours are from 9 a.m. 6
p.m., year-round. Call +82-64-1330 (English,
Japanese, Chinese) or visit www.tour2korea.
com for information.
Performance by top Korean artists
Myeongin Myeongchang performances are
staged every evening at 7p.m. at the Korean
House in Junggu, Seoul. They are the only
performances in Korea featuring top Korean
artists designated as Important Intangible Assets
of Korea. The show starts with a Bongsan MaskDance, followed by traditional music and Pansori,
and drum dance. Korea House is planning to
invite all of the nations Important Intangible
Assets to stage a performance every year. Korea
House also offers hands-on traditional culture
programs and operates a Korean restaurant
serving traditional royal cuisine. To get there,
simply take subway line 3 or 4 and get off at
Chungmuro Station. Take exit 3 or 4, walk up the
hill to the left for about 5 minutes, and you will
nd Korea House in a hanok building. For more
information, visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or www.
tour2korea.com
Dance musical: Sa.Choom
Sa.Choom is a nonverbal dance musical thatpresents a simple plot full of various dance
genres including hip-hop, jazz, contemporary
dance, break dancing, and more. Performances
open at 4 p.m., Mondays to F ridays; 4 p.m. and
7:30 p.m. on Saturdays; 4 p.m. on Sundays and
holidays. Visit www.tour2korea.com
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net No endorsement implied.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post event s and ac t ivi t ies
Amusement park enthusiasts can spend their evenings at Lotte World, which is open day and night all year round. At night, it is open from 5 to11 p.m. An indoor theme park connected with Lotte Hotel and Lotte Department Store, Lotte World offers an indoor amusement park Adventureand an outdoor one named Magic Island. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com U.S. Army photo by Slade Walters
Experience the sights and soundsof Korea by visiting your communityYouTube video channel at:www.youtube.com/imcomkorearegion
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NEWS PAGE 4http://imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMNEWS
How safe is your home computer?By Gwendolyn R. Smalls
1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs
In this age o inormation technology,protecting your personal computer shouldbe just as important as locking all thewindows and doors in your home.
Just as leaving your ront door wide-open can make you susceptible to thievesor unwanted visitors, leaving your homecomputer unprotected can invite viruses,identity thet and a host o unwelcomeproblems.
It is vitally important that you protectyour personal computer because most peopleuse them or storing personal inormation,such as credit card inormation, socialsecurity numbers and amily inormation,said Dominick C. James, inormationmanager or 1st Signal Brigade.
I a thie breaks into your computerand get this inormation they can steal youridentity and cause havoc or you and youramily, he added.
James said protecting your home computeris relatively easy and inexpensive.
Its very simple to protect your homecomputer, said James. First o all, you needan anti-virus program. Te Department oDeense oers ree anti-virus sotware or allDOD employees home systems. Just go toAKO, click the Sel Service tab and selectAnti-virus Services.
Its also very easy to get reewareprograms that can tell you i someone is
trying to access your computer.James emphasized that not only is it
important to use anti-virus sotware, butalso to keep sotware updated.
Te products that you receive romthe Department o Deense sites, like
McAee Anti-Virus sotware, provide weeklyupdates, he explains, and its just as easy togo to the site to get those weekly updates.
According to James, while adding anti-virus sotware does provide some insuranceagainst cyber intruders, there are othersteps to take to keep your computer saerom threats.
Tere is no 100 percent guarantee thatyour computer is going to be sae, he said.he [cyber] thieves are very ingeniousand are always looking or ways to beat thesystem that is currently in place.
Below are a ew tips that can help keepyour computer sae:
Make sure your rewall is always onA frewall helps protect your computer
rom hackers who might try to deleteinormation, crash your computer, oreven steal your passwords or credit cardnumbers.
Keep personal information private Always keep personal inormation
private and never share it in e-mail messages,chat rooms, message boards, blogs, socialnetworking sites, or other places online.
Choose strong passwordsChoose passwords that dont contain
personal inormation such as names oamily members, dates o birth or any other
identiying inormation.For more inormation, contact your Area
Director o Inormation Management.
Bicyclists:1. rac laws and regulations apply topersons riding bicycles. Bicycle riders aregranted all the rights and are subject to allduties o motorized vehicle operators, exceptthose which logically do not apply.2. Bicyclists will use the roadway in single-fle ormation.
3. I a bicycle or pedestrian path or sidewalkis present, bicyclists will use the path orsidewalk instead o the roadway.
Raising awareness about these importantissues is vital. Every day we are overwhelmedwith e-mails, voice-mails, cell phones, andother such communication devices vyingor our attention and its easy to overlook
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devices that are designed to keep us sae while walking; like crosswalks, pedestriansignals, and pedestrian warning signs. Weneed to educate pedestrians, bicyclists, anddrivers about what to look or, what toexpect and how to proceed in an attemptto reduce pedestrian injuries and atalities(or near misses) and achieve greater saety
or everyone.aking a ew minutes o your time totalk about this issue with your children, atyour company ormations, during underthe oak tree counseling, sta calls, etc., willgo a long way to reinorce the proper saetybehavior. Please, look out or pedestrians,bicyclists, and drivers the lives o othersare in your path.
Department o Public Works proessionals recently had the opportunity to serve as instructors or the
Fiscal Year 08 DPW Academy. Te Academy is operated by the Public Works Division Business Operations
& Housing Branch and provides certifcation and proessional development or DPW employees.
Five courses were taught in-house by voluntary DPW instructors selected rom Installation Management
Command-Korea Region and the U.S. Army garrison DPW oces. Course conducted were the General
Architecture Structure Course, Water Piping & Pump Course, Water reatment Certifcation Course, Energy
Awareness Course, and the Business Operation raining Course.
Brigadier General John Uberti, IMCOM-K Commanding General, presented Certiicates o
Appreciation to nine volunteers who taught courses in-residence.
Certifcates were presented to the ollowing instructors:
Yi, Kwae Sang, general engineer Choe, Chae Hyok, architectural engineer
Paek, Hun Il, electrical engineer Yi, Chong Yol, general engineer
Yun, Chang Muk, mechanical engineer Pak, Mun Kyu, environmental engineer
Kwon, Kyong Min, environmental engineer James P. Johnson, general engineer
John T. Burtch, BO&H Branch chief, IMCOM-K
Volunteer instruc tors teach for DPW Academy
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DECEMBER 12, 2008USAG-RC PAGE 5
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Children spreadChristmas Cheerduring Red CloudChristmas Tree
Lighting ceremonyChildren of USAG-RC enclave say Merry
Christmas in different languages during
the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in
front of Freeman Hall on USAG-RC Dec.
3. To view this photo visit www.ickr/im-
comkorea U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Kim,
Tae Hoon
Spc. Cooke, of 61st Maintenance, shoots for the title of Best Free Throw (left), while Spc. Elizabeth Drayon (2nd from left) scores the baskets. Jay Underwood (center), USAG-RC FMWR BOSS
coordinator, looks on and Pfc. Paul Roberge waits to retrieve the ball. To view this photo visit www.ickr/imcomkorea U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY Soldiers gatheredin the Physical Fitness Center to test theirbasketball skills and compete or prizes in theBetter Opportunities or Unaccompaniedand Single Soldiers irst Hoop it Up atCamp Stanley.
1st Lt. Marcus Brown shot 39 goalsin the ree throw contest to win a $25git certicate rom Army and Air ForceExchange Service.
I play on a lot o unit teams, Brown said.Tat is how I can keep my basketball skillspolished. Browns team nished 3rd in theTanksgiving Basketball tournament held in
the USAG-RC and Casey enclaves.Winners o the Hot Shot contest are:
1, Sgt. Harper rom American ForcesNetwork; 2, Pc. Godwin o 1-72nd
Armored Battalion; 3, Spc. Gaviria o
176th Finance Company.Winner o the Slam Dunk contest is Pc.
Grochowina o 46th ransportation.Winners o the 3 Point contest are: 1, Pc.
Godwin; 2 Spc Scarver o 61st Maintenance;3, Sgt. Wilkerson o 302nd.
he Warrior Readiness Center teamo Staf Sgt. Diaz, Pc. Roberts, and Pvt.Captain, won the 3 on 3 contests. Spc.Gaviria won the Dribbling contest.
We provide this event or Soldiers tocome together and show of their basketballskills and compete in a competition with aree throw, hal court shooting, and a hotshot contest, said Jay Underwood, USAG-RC Family Morale, Welare, and Recreation
BOSS coordinator. Te idea came rom theNBA haltime show. BOSS representativesrom Camp Stanley and USAG-Red Cloudcame together and planned the Hoop it Up
or Dec. 6 because it is the beginning o
basketball season and most o the troops wantsporting events indoors.
his event will introduce many newSoldiers to the BOSS program, and it willintroduce all the Soldiers participating toour winter program, Underwood said. Tisalso tests our ability to come together as ateam utilizing both Red Cloud BOSS andStanley BOSS.
Money or the event comes rom activitiesBOSS sponsors throughout the year toinclude hot dog and hamburger sales andentry ees or events.
Principal players in making theHoop it Up a success were Pc. DarrenStanhope, Staf Sgt. James Soto, and Sgt.
Lachanda Dangereld.We coordinated the event with the BOSS
representatives, Stanhope said. We set upthe ree throw contest, hal court throw, etc.,
and all the logistical support, then we put
up our banners, which were done by ourmarketing department.
BOSS usually has someone cookinghamburgers and hotdogs at their events,and there was no exception here eventhough it was bitter cold outside.
We rotated cooking among ourselves,Stanhope said. We trade o to cookbecause o the cold. We had more than 20volunteers combined to help out today.
Te event is not only a rst Hoopit Up at Stanley, but also a rst timeoccasion put on by combining both RedCloud and Stanley BOSS volunteers,explained Underwood.
We are having a Fear Factor buet line
at the USAG-RC Community ActivityCenter Dec. 26 at 6 p.m., Stanhope said.Ater the Fear Factor buet we will have aregular Christmas dinner.
Soldiers compete in frst Camp Stanley BOSS Hoop it Up
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A taxi and a car from local trafc circumvent the trafc signals at USAG-RCs front gate Dec 4. Trafc poles between the entrance and exit lanes
should prevent this errant trafc pattern which has developed since the city created the no-left-turn trafc signal in 2007. To view this photo visit
www.ickr/imcomkorea U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON Driversentering and leaving Red Cloud Garrisonmay be relieved rom errant drivers blockingtheir way now, ater saety poles are installed.Te problem has been taxis and other errantdrivers pulling in ront o the gates to awaittrac signals and avoid the no let turn ruleat the ront gate and blocking entering andexiting trac at the back gate.
Tere are concerns in our communityabout the saety at our gates, said Ray
Myers, USAG-RC Emergency Servicesdirector.
We approached the Uijeongbu PoliceDepartment and asked or some host nationenorcement. Tey sent some trac ocersout to our gates during peak trac hours tosurvey the trac. Tey ound some saetyconcerns.
Although the Korean National Policein Uijeongbu could not nancially aordto station trac police in ront o the RedCloud gates during peak trac hours, they
did recommend a solution.Tey decided to try to solve the saety
hazard at our gates with saety poles, Myerssaid. hese poles will prevent olks opost rom circumventing the trac signalat our ront gate. Tey will be between theincoming and outgoing lanes at the gates.
Although the poles are a step to preventdrivers rom causing accidents in ront othe gates at Red Cloud, the city will notmake the investment necessary to modiythe entrances with pull-o areas or busesand taxicabs.
When it comes to keeping our roadways
and entrances sae, it is a large part o theDES mission, Myers said.
Red Cloud gets safety poles at gates
Santa (played by Dave Hill) attends the Casey tree lighting ceremony held at the fountain near gate one Dec. 5 to give gifts and hear
Christmas gift wishes from the children in the Casey enclave. To view this photo visit www.ickr/imcomkorea U.S. Army photo by Jim
Cunningham
Santa brings joy and gifts to Casey Christmas tree ceremony
Victim Advocate Hot Line
USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 011-
9187-2001. Take a stand against domestic
violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator US-
AG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more
information call 730-3494.
Daily Mass at USAG-RC
Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m.
Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For
more information call 732-6404.
USAG-RC Gas Station Hou rs
USAG-RC gas station will be closed for
lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more
information call: 732-7167
Delux Taxi Ariport Service
A new taxi contract has began at USAG-
Casey, Camp Stanley, Camp Hovey and
Red Cloud. Customers wishing transporta-
tion to the airport can call 1544-9080 and
request a taxi be dispatched to their de-
sired location. Customers can reserve taxis
in advance for trips to the airport.
Santa to Appear at Gateway Club
Santa will appear at the Gateway club on
USAG-Casey Dec. 18 from 2-5 p.m. All let-
ters with a return address and childs name
will recieve a letter from Santa. For more
information call: 730-4767.
175th Financial Management Center
KTAM Training
The 175th FMC will provide KTAM train -
ing in the Education Classroom Bldg. S-58
today from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in Korean, 1 - 3
p.m. in English. For more information call:
725-3623.
Community Bank Closure
The bank will closed Dec. 17 to Dec. 23.
For more information call: 730-3375.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies
The Camp Stanley Christmas Tree Light-
ing Ceremony will take place in front of the
post Chapel Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Holiday Special Sunday Brunch
A Holiday Special Sunday Brunch will be
offered at USAG-Casey Warriors Club
Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The USAG-
RC Holiday Special Sunday Brunch will be
offered in Mitchells Club Dec. 21 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the
Warriors Club at 730-2195 and Mitchells
Club at 732-8189.
Christmas Eve MassThere will be a Christmas Eve Mass at
Havey Chapel Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. Christ-
mas Mass Christmas Day will be at West
Casey Chapel at noon. Solemnity of Mary
Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 8,
Mass for the Feast will be at Hovey Chapel
at 11:45 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
will be Dec. 12th at Hovey Chapel Dec. 12
at 11:45 a.m. For more information call:
730-8500.
FEHB Belated Enrollment
Effective Dec. 9, employees who need to
utilize the belated election opportunity will
be required to contact a benets counselor
directly at the toll free number for ABC-C,
1-877-276-9287, TDD 1-877-276-9833.
Please refer to the ABC-C website, https://www.abc.army.mil/, for the overseas phone
numbers. While the belated elections are
also effective on Jan. 4, there is a possibil-
ity that the employee may be responsible
for reimbursing the former plan for any
benets paid. For more information call:
732-7766.
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Amy Hickerson, Family Readiness Support Assistant for Headquarters, Headquarters Com-
pany, 1 Heavy Brigade Combat Team, begins the meeting with questions regarding the useof child safety seats in taxicabs on USAG-Casey during the Town Hall meeting in the Casey
Digital Conference Center Dec.3. To view this photo visit www.ickr/imcomkorea U.S. Army
photo by Jim Cunningham
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON Soldiers andCivilians gathered in the USAG-CaseyDigital Conerence Center Dec. 3 to getanswers to their questions. Te purpose othe town hall meeting was to provide anupdate on garrison activities, initiatives, andcommand interest topics.
Te most important reason we have thismeeting is to get your eedback, said Lt.Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-Casey garrisoncommander. We also are going to give someinormation about our progress concerningdierent activities and projects.
Meisler pointed out six signiicantactions: Army Family Action Program;USFK Policy Letter No. 26; personalauto and driver licensing; Christmasree Lighting ceremony Dec. 5; Embersconcert Dec. 17; and the Dallas CowboysCheerleaders visit Dec. 29.
Te AFAP has been around or severaldecades now, Meisler said. It is a orum wedo once a year where we have representativesrom across the command come and divideinto small workgroups to determine whatneeds to be changed. We had 38 issues comeout o the conerence. We assigned those tosubject matter experts to nd what we canand cannot solve on our level. I it is a legal
or money issue it will go to the 8th Armyin February. From there it will go to theDepartment o the Army.
Te next topic was the USFK Policy
Casey Town Hall answers
questions and concernsletter No. 26. Tis is basically the birthcerticate or command sponsorship in theUSAG-Red Cloud enclave, which includesCamps Stanley and Jackson.
We are trying to get the peninsulainto tour normalization, which is a threeyear accompanied tour, or a two yearunaccompanied tour or Soldiers, Meislersaid. Te way we get there is in a phasedoperation. Policy Letter 26 is the irstphase o tour normalization. It is nothingmore than making the Red Cloud enclave,including Camps Stanley and Jackson,command sponsored designate. Tat doesnot mean everyone will be commandsponsored. It is tied to a particular billet or
position. I you have more questions, go tothe USFK website: http://www.usk.mil/USFK/deault.aspx.
Next question is always when will tournormalization be extended to the USAG-Casey enclave? Meisler said. Te answer tothat question is: it is being worked. Te issueis with the Secretary o Deense now. We donot know when we will have a decision.
Personal auto and driver licensing orthose living in the Casey enclave were thenext topic.
As you know, Gen. Walter E. Sharp,USFK commander, made signiicantchanges to the POV licensing restrictionsor command sponsored positions, Meisler
said. I you are sergeant irst class orabove, you can get a POV license and alsoown a POV. I you are below the rank osergeant rst class it depends whether you
are command sponsored. Te opportunityis there or all.
he orum answered more than 20questions brought to the foor by Soldiersand Civilians.
First question was about complying withthe Department o Deense Instructionletter No. 6055.4: Child saety seats shallbe used on DoD installations. Installationtrac saety programs shall be consistentwith state or local child saety seat laws. I
there is no applicable local requirement,the installation trac saety program shallspeciy age, weight, or other criteria orchild saety seat use. Te question was howdo amilies comply with this policy whenusing taxicabs in Area I? Because Casey isnoncommand sponsored and most Soldierscannot own or operate a POV, how do theycomply with policy when local taxis donot have child seats, and will not use thembecause o liable laws in Korea?
I parents ride with children not securedin a child seat in a taxi and the taxi has anaccident, the taxi driver is liable in Korea,Meisler said. Not only is the taxi driverliable, but also the parents are liable or child
endangerment.Te taxi company does not have child
seats because it is not standard industrypractice, said Ken Limtiaco, Army andAir Force Exchange Service northern regionmanager. Outside the garrison gates thereare no requirements or children to berestrained in their seats. Tis question cameup in Yongsan and it was a liability matter.We do not have a solution at this time.
Ray Myers, USAG-RC EmergencyServices director, said, When it comesto trac regulations, our job is to enorcethem. Tere are a number o things we cando. We can modiy the contract with thetaxis to have a taxi with a car seat in the
trunk. Ask AAFES to start carrying the typeo stroller that olds into a child saety seat,or we could provide the taxis with a childcar seat.
Richard Davis, USAG-RC deputygarrison commander, added, Te questionabout car seats or children came upour months ago in a meeting with the2nd Inantry Division commander. he
Richard Davis, USAG-RC deputy garrison commander, explains the situation existing between
taxicabs on Army installations and legal liability concerns regarding child safety seats and their
use on Area I installations. To view this photo visit www.ickr/imcomkorea U.S. Army photo
by Jim Cunningham
command leadership rom Yongsan broughtup the same question saying it is a legal issueabout liability. We cannot provide seats, andi a taxicab business provided the seats, theywould be liable should the child get hurtin an accident. Yongsan leadership cannotrequire the taxis to provide the seats and willnot require them to do so because o theliability issue placed on the taxi companies.For this reason the parents need to have theproper child seats to use in taxicabs.
Next question was why did the COLArate decrease in Area I?
Go to the Armed Forces Network website and look up the COLA story, Meislersaid. Maj. William Drumgold, chie o175 FMC, did a good job explaining whythe COLA rate went down. Cost o livingallowance is related to purchasing power,and part o that has to do with the won rate.As the dollar becomes stronger in the moneymarket, the COLA rate will go down.
A question about the quality o schoolsor children o Army Families asked whatwas being done or schools in Area I sincecommand sponsorship has come to the RedCloud enclave and may come to the Casey
enclave.I you are command sponsored and
you are here, your dependents are supposedto reside in Yongsan, Meisler said. Yourchildren can go to school there. Hopeullysoon that restriction will be adjusted. Gen.Sharp is looking at dierent venues.
Next question was could the commissaryhave early bird shopping?
Te Casey commissary will do a testperiod in January to see how early birdshopping will work, Meisler said. I we doget it, please use it or they will not be ableto keep it oered.
Te next question asked was why Soldiershad to show their military identication
cards when entering the Post Exchange.In the United States, Soldiers do nothave to show their IDs when entering thepost exchange because it is a controlledenvironment.
United States Forces Korea 60-1 requires100 percent ID check, Limtiaco said. Asretailers, we do not want to look at ID cards,but by military guidance, we are required.
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3D Month: If you catch a buzz, catch a rideUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON Decemberis National Drunk and Drugged Driving
Prevention Month. U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan is joining with other national,state and local highway saety and lawenorcement ocials to remind everyone todesignate a sober driver beore each holidayparty or alcohol related event.
o help underscore the publicscommitment to preventing impaireddriving and promote the use o sober rideprograms, there will be an increase inlocal law enorcement eorts to combatimpaired driving such as the use o sobrietycheckpoints and saturation patrols.
he holiday season is supposed tobe a time or amily, riends, and estivecelebrations. Unortunately, anually,Tanksgiving through New years are a time
when we see a tragic jump in the numberso alcohol-related highway atalities, saidUSAG-Yongsan Alcohol and Drug Controlocer Vanessa Mitchell. Tats why weare out early reminding everyone o the 3Dslogan this holiday season, i you catch abuzz, catch a ride.
Mitchell oered saety reminders
A key message of Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month is to not let friends drive drunk. Keep a
watchful eye for those who may be impaired and want to drive. Ask them to hand over their keys and ndsafer travel arrangements or have them sleep it off. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
to those who will be behind the wheelthis holiday season.
Designating a sober driver beorethe party begins is just one o several,
simple steps to remember to help avoida tragic crash or an arrest or impaireddriving, Mitchell said.nDont even think about getting
behind the wheel o your vehicle iyouve been out drinking.nI you are impaired, call a taxi use
mass transit or get a sober riend or amilymember to come and get you.nStay where you are and sleep it o
until you are sober.n Friends Dont Let Friends Drive
Drunk. ake the keys and never your letriends leave your sight i you think they areabout to drive while impaired.
About three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-relatedcrash at some point in their livesaccording to the National Highwayraic Saety Administration.
Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is simply not worth therisk, Mitchell said. Te consequences areserious and real. Not only do you risk killingyoursel or someone else, but the trauma
and nancial costs o a crash or an arrestor driving while impaired can be reallysignicant and deer rom the way you wantto spend your holiday season.
USAG-Yongsan Commander Col.Dave Hall urges those in leadership roles
to do their part to stress saety measures,especially to those who may show signs orisky behavioral patterns.
I urge leaders to stay engaged at all levels;our Servicemembers, Families and Civiliansare too valuable to lose, Hall said.
Radar systems caution drivers
Staff Sgt. Jerry Cunningham changes a speed limit sign from 25 kph to 40 kph after school hours in a school zone.Cunningham urges drivers to be watchful of crosswalks at all times. U . S . A rm y p h o t o b y S p c . Ja so n C . A d o l p h so n
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON Yongsanoicials placed three new speed radardetection systems throughout key post
locations as part o a saety awarenesscampaign to get people to slow down.
Beneath each radar detector is a speedlimit sign to show drivers their speed versusthe speed they should be driving.
he radars have only been up ora ew days and so ar, rom what Iveseen, it has helped, said Sta Sgt. Jerry
Cunningham, USAG-Yongsan raicAccident Investigations noncommissionedocer-in-charge. When youre trying tokeep your eyes on the road, a big lit up radardetection sign is a sure way to tell a personslow down! Youre going too ast!
Cunningham said a primary purpose othe signs is to make drivers aware o speedlimit changes on certain streets duringphysical training and school-time hours.
Speed limit signs are changed rom underthe radar detectors twice a day at schoolzones, which allow drivers to know when itis sae to drive at regular speed.
Its better to be sae than sorry, and welike to create solutions beore tragedies orproblems occur, Cunningham said.
Te radars will be moved periodically tovarious locations on post to remind Yongsandrivers they should not grow complacent
with their driving.Te radar detectors are battery operated,
but run o solar power when the sun isout. Yongsan ocials said this is not onlyeconomical, but is part o the garrisonmovement to go green.
Military police will continue to directtrac during peak hours.
IMCOM-Koreagives feedbackBy David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON Senior
Yongsan leaders and key sta membersgathered Dec. 2 at Balboni Teater orthe ormal outbrie o the Installation
M a n a gem en t Com m a n d -Kor eaCommand Inspection Program.
We do these inspections orthree reasons, said IMCOM-Korea
Commanding General Brig. Gen. JohnUberti. First, is to check compliance.Second, is to identiy systemic and
endemic problems and correct them.Tird, is to coach, teach and train.
Ocials said the Command InspectionProgram evaluates and improves
perormance in organizations across theArmy and provides the command with aair assessment in a variety o areas.
IM COM -Kor ea c on d u c t ed athorough inspection o 13 unctional
areas Nov. 3-7. Regional inspectors tooka look at: Chaplain; Equal Employment
Opportunity; Public Aairs; Plans, Analysis and Integration; Saety;Inormation Management; Directorates o
Emergency Services; Human Resources;Logistics; Family and Morale, Welare and
Recreation; Plans, raining Mobilizationand Security; Resource Management; andPublic Works.
IMCOM-K oicials awarded 52
commendable ratings, 44 satisactoryratings and identied one subunctionor reinspection.
In a nutshell, the CIP makes usbetter, Uberti said. Tings that workhere at Yongsan will be lited and spread
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For a complete list of communityinformation news and notes, visit theUSAG-Yongsan ofcial web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Winter Temperatures
The Department of Public Works remindsyou to keep the heat on this winter. Tokeep the pipes from freezing dont turn theheat off during the cold weather. If youleave your quarters for an extended period
of time turn the heat down, but not off. Thethermostat should be set at no less than 55degrees.
Holiday Postal Deadlines
Know this years Holiday Postal Deadlines toensure your package arrives at its destinationin time! For information, visit http://www.usps.com/holiday/shippingcalendar.htm
DUI Cases Increase
DUI cases have increased from six lastquarter to 11 this quarter and with the startof the holiday season that number couldgrow. Be responsible. For information, call736-5187.
Christmas Karaoke Night
The Uptown Lounge in the Main Post Clubis sponsoring a fun night of ChristmasKaraoke with Prizes and Free Snacks withSanta 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. For information,call 723-8785.
The Embers
Come out and enjoy the sounds of theseason with a Christmas concert 7 p.m.Dec. 18 at Moyer Theater. For information,call 738-5254.
Santa Claus is Comin
Santa Claus will make an appearance 6-7p.m. Dec. 20 at Reggies in the Main PostClub. Santa will be passing out gifts to theChildren. For information, call 723-5678.
Special Christmas BingoThe Uptown Lounge at the Main Post Clubis having a special Christmas Bingo. Thedoors Open 11 a.m. Dec. 21, everyone isinvited. For information, call 723-8785.
Christmas eve Dinner Buffet
Come out and enjoy a great Christmas Evemeal 5-9 p.m. Dec. 24, and dont forgetto bring the kids! Santa Claus comes toCommiskeys 6-7 p.m. and will take photoswith your children and hand out free giftswhile supplies last!!! For information, call736-3971.
Christmas Eve Party-harveys
Come out and celebrate Christmas atHarveys Lounge 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24. There
will be door prizes, free snacks and evenSanta Claus will make an appearance. Forinformation, call 723-8785.
Special Christmas Lu nch Buffet
You are invited to eat at Reggies in theMain Post Club 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec.24. The cost for this special lunch buffet is$8.95. For information, call 723-5678.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
You are invited to watch the DallasCowboys Cheerleaders perform 4 p.m.Dec. 27 at Collier Field House. This eventis free and seating is available on a rst-
come rst-served basis. For information,
call 738-5254.
New Years Eve BowlingTickets are now on sale. For information,call 723-7830.
Army, Navy run tight game
Auditions for Commissary Idol open
Navy wide-receiver Darrius Rhodes bypasses Army ag football rivals on the eld Dec. 6 during the twelfth
annual Army-Navy game on Yongsan. U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
Corey Mitchell runs the ball down the eld.
Vanassa Keane holds a sign to support herhusband, quarterback Stephen Keane.
Staff Sgt. Tanzy Flakes auditions Dec. 6 to becomethe next Commissary Idol. U.S. Army photo byPvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
across the Army. Uberti said he hopes
to see the garrison sta continue to seekimprovement and employ the Army
Perormance Improvement Criteria.I challenge you to keep doing
that, he said.
Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt,IMCOM-K senior noncommissioned
ocer, thanked the garrison sta.I am a beneactor o everything you
do in this community, Witt said. Tank
you or what you do.Following the outbrie, the general
awarded Army Certicates o Achievementto 44 outstanding USAG-Yongsan
Soldiers and Civilian Employees.
USAG-Yongsan Commander Col.Dave Hall said he plans to use the CIP
results as a roadmap or continuing toimprove quality o lie and the tenants o
the Army Family Covenant.We are committed to providing our
Families a strong, supportive environmentwhere they can thrive, Hall said.
By Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON CommissaryIdol auditions began Dec. 6 to determinenalists or a karaoke contest Dec. 20 atthe Yongsan commissary where judges willdecide on one lucky winner who will takehome a $200 git certicate and braggingrights to being the 3rd Commissary Idol.
We wanted to create a little bit oexcitement or the community, saidMichael Mertz, store director. Tere ismore going on at the commissary than justselling groceries.
Servicemembers with a pay grade oE-1 to E-6 are eligible to sign up andparticipation is ree.
Wed like to give a chance or theyounger guys, Mertz said. Werehere or the Soldiers, and we wantthem to know that.
Mertz encourages participation o allthose eligible, regardless o experience.
We thought o going a cappella, butchose karaoke because we wanted as manypeople as possible to participate, Mertz said.Were trying to get everyone involved.
Contestants are ready to compete and
have some un.I do karaoke oten, its a lot o un,said Sta Sgt. anzy Flakes rom 8th U.S.
Army Band. I you can get paid or doingsomething you like, why not?
Audition participants received $25 gitcerticates and ree sot drinks. Tere willbe one more open audition Dec. 13.
For inormation, call 736-3022.
Navy scores 2nd victory in 12-year periodCommentary by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON Te twelthannual garrison Army-Navy fag ootballgame occurred Dec. 6 at the MWR eldadjacent to Seoul American High Schoolresulting in the Navy clinching a narrowvictory over the Army with a 16-14 score.
he Navy got an early lead with atouchdown but missed the eld goal andailed to convert or 2 points. Te Armyought back with a quick touchdown inthe next possession, but an attemptedconversion pass was intercepted by the Navydeense. An impressive 98-yard run gave theNavy a two-point lead going in to the second
period. Scores stood at 8-6.My husband has been the quarterback
or the Navy or the last three years, VanassaKeane said during the game. Its great to seethem playing well today.
Te narrow margin o the nal scorebelies the actual fow o events in the secondperiod o the game.
he Navys running throughout thesecond period edged over the Army, and
with less than a minute to play, the Navyscored a touchdown and converted 2 pointsthat all but ended the Armys chance ooverturning the tide o the game.
Te Army did manage to add 8 morepoints but the clock ran out and the nal
score stood at 16-14.Im just happy we won today, said Navy
wide-receiver Darrius Rhodes. Our deensetoday was just excellent. All in all, it was theteam eort that got us the game.
Tis was the Navys rst win against theArmy in our years and their second win othe 12 annual games.
Te next Army-Navy game will occuron the same weekend at the same time,next year.
Te Army-Navy fag ootball game isalways a close and exciting game to watch,said Paul Robinson, Manger o DFMWR.
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Tis time they got us, but who knowswhat will happen next year. Well just haveto wait and see.
All in all, it was the team effortthat won us the game.
Darrius RhodesNavy wide-receiver
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By Steven Morgan
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON For many
people decorating is the most importantpart o the holiday season. Here are some
tips to make sure thisactivity doesn't turn intoa calamity.
It's getting coldero u t s i d e , s o w h e n
decorating outdoors itis wise to bundle up and
stay warm. H y p o t h e r m i a
can happen quickly
and unexpectedly soprepare or the task and
be aware o the risks,said Juan Vazquez,
USAG-Yongsan saetyspecialist. It can get extremely cold here
in Korea so wear gloves, dress in layersand cover the ears.
Consider weather conditions when
planning your decorating activities.I there is snow or sleet on the ground,
take extra care to avoid a serious all,
Vazquez said. Not only can the groundand sidewalks be slippery, but ladders and
other areas can be slick too.Decorating indoors requires almost
as much consideration as it does oroutdoor decorating.
Use only lights designed or indooruse, Vazquez said. Check the lights or
broken or crackedsockets, rayed orbare wires or loose
connections.Inspect the area
where you are usinglights to guard against
tripping hazards.Don't use more
than three light sets
on any one extensioncord and never place
cords under rugs,Vazquez said.
ake care o where
and how you place ornaments and other
decorations around the house.Always use a step stool or ladder to reach
high places, never place lighted candles on a
tree or near fammable materials, Vazquezsaid. And don't hang popcorn chains andcandy canes on the tree when small children
are present, theymight think other treeornaments are also edible.
Dont hang popcorn chainsand candy canes on thetree when small children arepresent, they might thinkother tree ornaments are
also edible.
Juan VazquezUSAG-Yongsan safety specialist
Holiday season safety tip:
Decorating
Sgt. Brandon Moreno decorates his tree for the holidays at his U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan home.U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
Clockwise from top: Children enjoy their newly decorated Hannam Villagescenery Dec. 8; Santa Claus walks among a spirited crowd of children duringthe Dec. 2 USAG-Yongsan tree lighting ceremony; Children sing carols atHannam Village Dec. 8. U.S. Army photos by Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
Yongsan lights holiday spiritBy Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON More than500 community members gathered or the2008 Community ree Lighting CeremonyDec. 2 near the South Post Fire Station.
Te community celebrated the holidayspirit with Christmas carols, decorationsand the arrival o Santa Claus.
Te Seoul American Middle School choirand Protestant choir sang holiday songsbeore the lighting o the tree.
Tis is a time or amily, said U.S. ArmyGarrison-Yongsan Commander Col. DaveHall, in his welcoming remarks. Most oall, this is a time or the kids.
A Girl Scout and a Boy Scout representedthe community and stood with the colonel
and his wie Beth Anne to throw theceremonial light switches and illuminate theholiday tree and the thousands o decorationsknown as Winter Wonderland.
On count o ve, the entire Garrisonturned bright as all holiday decorations litup the area.
Beore the dazzling decorations,Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops sangJingle Bells in English and Korean.
Santa Claus arrived on a brightlylit ire engine with sirens wailing.Handing out candies, he drew an eagercrowd o children.
A mini-studio inside the ire stationoered an opportunity or children to
take photos with Santa. Helpers servedrereshments as well.
I liked seeing Santa, he gave me candies,said Kimberly Martin, ve-years-old. I
want to see him again.Hall expressed gratitude to the community
or helping the Garrison place as third placevictors in the 2008 Army Communities oExcellence competition.
We are committed to providing Soldiers
and Families a quality o liecommensura te wi th thei rservice, Hall said.
USAG-Yongsan is cur rentlya inalist in the 2009 ACOEcompetition as well.
ree lighting ceremonies were also at Hannam VillageDec. 8 and K-16 Air BaseDec. 9.
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Road Conditions
As this recent cold spell shows,
weather in Korea can change quicklyand dramatically. As responsible
community members, we need to know
where to turn or up-to-the minute weatherinormation and road conditions.
You can count on the Garrison website at http://yongsan.korea.army.milor current inormation on weatherand road conditions.
Along the top o the page, click onWEAHER to visit the U.S. ForcesKorea Weather page. Tere, youll have theoption to view current and extended weatherinormation and advisories.
Next to the WEAHER link along thetop, youll nd ROAD CONDIIONS.Tis will take you to an up-to-the minutemap o Korea road conditions.
he yellow RADAR section o the
USAG-Yongsan web site is where well alsopost current road conditions.
I youre not online, you can call 738-ROAD or a recorded Road conditionstatus announcement. From o post, call0505-738-7623.
Its critical or you to know what the roadconditions mean. Tese levels pertain onlyto on-post conditions or military vehiclemovement, but they should give you a
good idea o the caution level you shouldbe exercising with your privately ownedvehicle as well.
Green: Highway conditions are normal.
Amber: Military vehicles, other thanthose required or essential business, willnot be driven on highways. Pay grades oO3/GS-10 and above may authorize usageor essential business.
Red: Military vehicles, other thanemergency/essential business, will notbe driven. Pay grades o O-5/GS-13 andabove may authorize usage or business thatcannot be postponed without jeopardizingmilitary requirements. Snow chains orsimilar devices will be used.
Black: All U.S. Government vehicles areprohibited rom movement. Commanderso O-6 and above must personallyauthorize the use o emergency vehicles
ater the appropriate risk assessment andmitigation actions are considered. Snowchains or similar devices are required, no
waivers are authorized.Also, stay in tune to the Commanders
Access Channel on MWR Cable Channel 3and AFN Korea, Te Eagle at 102.7 FM.Be aware o weather conditions and howthey aect your saety. Exercise caution andhave a happy and SAFE hol iday season!
Penni Code spends much of her time as avolunteer for the Seoul American High School.She is also a nominee for the USAG-Yongsan
Volunteer of the Quarter.
What does she do?Penni Code is an outstanding parent
volunteer. She has organized parentvolunteers to stock and serve in the SAHSDawg House which provides hot, healthysnacks during their daily NutritionBreak. Tis involves hours o phone calls,scheduling, trips to the commissary andhauling ood and drinks into the acility.She has a great sense o humor and is un tobe with when working or just chatting. Sheis ast on her eet and great in an emergency.She is also extremely well organized.Where does she work?
Seoul American Middle SchoolHow many hours per week?
Eight or more hoursWhat impact does she have?Seoul American Middle School is aleader in academic and extra-curricularprograms in the Pacic Area. Te POis a primary reason why many o the
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Penni Code
achievements are made possible, asPO provides unding or a multitudeo activities; unding is made available
through sales at the Dawg House.Why does she volunteer?
Ms. Code is a very intelligent, well-educated, energetic person who obviously wants to make acontribution; otherwise, the energyand attention to detail she provides tothe school would not be possible.
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Make a donationJoin the YMC and the USO
This year, The Yongsan Motorcycle Club has banded together with the USO, USAG-YFire Department and the Navy Club to collect toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots
Foundation. We will be riding to the Toys for Tots drop site located at the Post Exchangebehind the US Federal Credit Union Parking area.
For more information please call Tom Steward: 011-1706-0197All Motorcycles and Scooters are Welcome
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride
starting at The Commissary Parking Lot, Yongsan KoreaSaturday, Dec. 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua(PG) 6:30 p.m.
Australia(PG13) 8:30 p.m.
Quarantine(R) 6:30 p.m.Austalia
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 7 p.m.
Nights in Rodanthe(PG13) 7 p.m.
Igor(PG) 9 p.m.
Australia(PG13) 7 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 6 p.m.Quarantine(R) 8:30 p.m.
Miracle at St. Anna(R) 7 p.m.
Quarantine(R) 7 p.m.
Four Christmases(PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m.
Mirrors(R) 6:30 p.m.
Four Christmases(PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m.
Igor(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.
Four Christmases(PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m.
Igor(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.
Four Christmases(PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 6:30 p.m.
Eagle Eye(PG13) 8:30 p.m.
Bolt(PG) 1 / 7 p.m.
Madagascar 2(PG) 1 p.m.
Four Christmases(PG13) 3:30/ 7 / 9:30 p.m.
Madagascar 2 (PG) 1 p.m.Four Christmases
(PG13) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.Quantum of Solace
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.
Burn After Reading(R) 7 p.m.
My Best Friends Girl(R) 9 p.m.
Max Payne(R) 7 p.m.
Bolt(PG) 3 p.m.
College(R) 7 p.m.
Quarantine(PG13) 7 p.m.
Nights in Rodanthe(PG13) 7 p.m.
Australia(PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Australia(PG13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m.
Igor(PG) 3:30 p.m.
Australia(PG13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m.
Igor(PG) 3:30 p.m.
Australia(PG13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m.
Quarantine(R) 7 p.m.
Body of LIes(PG13) 9 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 7 p.m.
Quarantine(R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
No Show No Show
No Show
No Show
No Show
No Show
No Show No Show
No Show
No Show
No Show
Body of LIes(PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Body of LIes(PG13) 7 p.m.
Australia(PG13) 7 p.m.
No Show
Four Christmases(PG13) 7 p.m.
Mirrors(PG13) 7 p.m.
Mirrors(PG13) 7 p.m.
Body of LIes(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
Nights In Rodanthe(PG13) 6 p.m.Ghost Town
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.
Ghost Town(PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.
Body of LIes(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
Flash of Genius(PG13) 6 p.m.
Nights In Rodanthe(PG13) 7 p.m.
Nights In Rodanthe(PG13) 7 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 7 p.m.
Body of LIes(PG13) 7 p.m.
Miracle at St. Anna(R) 7 p.m.
Ghost Town(PG13) 7 p.m.
Four Christmases(PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m.
Body of Lies(PG13) 7 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 6 p.m.
Eagle Eye(PG13) 6 p.m.
Body of Lies(PG13) 7 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 6 p.m.
Eagle Eye(PG13) 6 p.m.
Quarantine(R) 7 p.m.
Lakeview Terrace(PG13) 6 p.m.
Flash of Genius(PG13) 6 p.m.
Quarantine(R) 7 p.m.
Disaster Movie(PG13) 6 p.m.
Mirrors(R) 6 p.m.
Dec. 12-18
Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday ThursdayLOCATION
OSAN
784-4930
RED CLOUD
732-6620
STANLEY
732-5565
YONGSAN
738-7389
CASEY
730-7354
HENRY
768-7724
HUMPHREYS
753-7716
HOVEY
730-5412
KUNSAN
782-4987
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Catholic Date/Time Location
Advent Community Penance Service Dec. 17 1730-2100 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Eve Family Mass Dec. 24 1600-1730 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Dec. 24 2300-0130 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Day Mass (One Mass only) Dec. 25 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
Mary Mother of God Mass Dec. 31 1730-1900 Memorial Chapel
New Years Day Mass Jan. 1, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
Episcopal
Christmas Holy Eucharist Dec. 24 1900-2000 Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 21 1530-1800 South Post Chapel
Protestant
2008 KATUSA Praise & Worship Dec. 5 0900-1700 South Post Chapel
Christmas Play (Gospel) Dec. 7 1200-1300 South Post Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 14 0800-0900 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 14 1000-1100 South Post Chapel
Christmas Musical Program Dec. 14 1000-1100 South Post Theater
Christmas Eve/Day Caroling/Fellowship Dec. 24 1800-2100 Allgood Hospital Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1830-1930 Hannam Village Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1900-2000 South Post Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1900-2000 K-16 Chapel
Christmas Day Community-Wide Service Dec. 25 1500-1630 Yong Nak Church(AIM-Korea Busses depart South Post Chapel at 1400)
Watchnight Service Dec. 31 2000-0030 Hannam Village Chapel
Watchnight Service Dec. 31 2200-2400 South Post Chapel
For more information, call 738-3011
USAG-Yongsan holiday religious services & programs
United States Forces Korea has extendedthe Combined Federal Campaign throughDec. 15. Contact your organizations CFCrepresentative or more inormation or todonate to CFC.
Combined Federal Campaign continues in Korea
Navy petty ofcer selectees at USAG-Ygraduate from leadership courseStory and photos by Mass Communication
Specialist 1st Class Bobbie G. AttawayU.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
Four dedicated Sailors stationed onU.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan gradu-ated rom the Navys new Petty O-
cer Select Leadership Course beore beingrocked to Petty Ocer Tird Class.
When the advancement list was released,many o them were waiting to see their
names. I was quite relieved and yet
exited at the same time, said Cryptologicechnician Maintenance Tird Class SelectMichael J. Herrington. He also said that hewas thrilled at the act I was advancing inmy Navy career.
Te leadership course was held at theCommander, Navy Forces Korea MotorPool Classroom over three days. Te selecteeslearned leadership skills, such as diversity,how to deal with hazing, understandingthe mission, and thinking o innovatedsolutions or problems. Te course alsoreinorced the Navys Core Values o Honor,Courage and Commitment.
I now understand more [about] whatis expected o a Petty Ocer and their
responsibilities, said Inormation Systemsechnician Select Adam D. Tomas.
Te graduation ceremony took place atthe Navy Club. Te First Class Petty OcerAssociation presented the selectees with newpetty ocer crows sewn on their utilityshirts. In addition, Capt. James E. ranoris,Chie o Staf, presented the selectees withplaques etched with the Navys Petty OcerCreed.
Te Sailors also gave advice or theirellow junior Sailors.
Do what is right and uphold yourintegrity, even i it is against the grain, saidCryptologic echnician Maintenance TirdClass Select Emily R. Johnson.
(Pictured from left to right) Petty officer
selectees Trestin Meacham, of Monroe, Utah;
Adam Thomas, of Rochester, N.Y.; Emily
Johnson, of St. Paul, Minn.; and Michael
Herington, of Mexico, N.Y.; cut the cake
Dec. 4 during the Petty Officer Selectee
Leadership Course graduation ceremony
before being frocked. U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class
Bobbie G. Attaway
Moving up the ranks
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Protestant Services
CollectiveSunday 0800 South Post Chapel (Liturgical)
0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel
0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean)1000 South Post Chapel
1030 K-16 Chapel
1100 Hannam Village Chapel
ContemporarySunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility
Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel
United Pentecostal (UPCI)
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA
Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Episcopal
Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic ServicesMassSunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
1130 Memorial Chapel
Saturday 1700 Memorial ChapelMon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish ServicesFriday 1900 South Post Chapel
Protestant Services
Collective ProtestantSunday 1100 Freedom Chapel
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel
1100 Camp Eagle ChapelGospel 1300 Freedom Chapel
Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel
KATUSATuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel
Korean
Wednesday 1730 Freedom ChapelWednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel
(Bible Study)
Catholic ServicesMass
Daily 1145 Freedom ChapelSunday 0930 Freedom Chapel
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel
1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel
JewishFor information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
army.mil, 723-6707
Protestant Services
Collective ProtestantSunday 1000 Camp Carroll
1030 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Camp WalkerGospel 1215 Camp Walker
1300 Camp Carroll
Contemporary
Friday 1900 Camp WalkerKoreanTuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Catholic ServicesMass
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker1130 Camp Carroll
Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
JewishFor information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
army.mil, 723-6707
USAG-Yongsan Chaplain s
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:
[email protected], 7 38-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:
[email protected], 738-4043
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
[email protected], 7 36-3018
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
[email protected], 75 3-7274
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. ONeal:
[email protected] , 753-7276
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
753-7042
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer:
[email protected], 732-7998
Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia:
[email protected], 732-6169
Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
USAG-Daegu Chapl ains
Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
[email protected], 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
[email protected], 765-8004
Area III Worship ScheduleArea I Worship Schedule Area IV Worship ScheduleArea II Worship Schedule
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
Protestant Services
Collective
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey ChapelSunday 1100 Protestant Sunday
School-Coffee House
Sunday 1100 Warrior ChapelSunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Wednesday 1130 Bible Study-Coffee House
GospelSunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel
Wednesday 1800 Gospel Bible StudyStanley Chapel
Thurday 1900 Gospel Practice
Stanley Chapel
COGICSunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 1300 Jackson Auditori um
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle ChapelTuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Catholic MassSunday 1130 Camp Stanley ChapelSunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Orthodox Service1st and 2nd Sundays 1000 Old Hovey Chapel
Later Day Saints
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
JewishFriday 1830 West Casey Chapel
The Command Chaplains Ofce 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 s ite at:
www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htmfor helpful links and information
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By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS Holiday crats was the theme or more than 20 buddingartists during the USAG-Humphreys New Parent Support program art class Dec. 5 in thenew Family Readiness Center here.
Each week, ne arts teacher Katie Helser creates a variety o age-appropriate art activitiesor children, age newborn through six.
I want to acilitate and help the children learn creatively, said Helser. I eel like alot o times kids dont get a lot o creative learning because oten times moms and dads including me dont want to get paint out at home because it makes a mess and here, itsa public place and they (the kids) are allowed to get dirty and messy.
As with other USAG-Humphreys New Parent Support program classes, Helser ocuseson motor skills development while teaching painting, cutting, crat-making, color blending
and mixing, as well as how to use paint brushes and scissors.Feedback rom parents about the class has been wonderul says Helser. Each weekwe get participation rom more and more people I think its great.
Its great or all o the little ones, said parent Jenny Glenn. Tey get to come hereand make a mess while having un.
Six o Glenns seven children, ages nine through one, participated in the holidaydecoration crat-making.
Helser said ricia Buchholz, USAG-Humphreys new parent support and home visitingnurse has done an amazing job with the program.
Teres an activity or children almost every day o the week here on Humphreys andits nice because you dont get stuck in the house, she said.
In her class, Helser does not use pre-made crats; she encourages creativity and has thechildren make projects rom scratch, afording them the opportunity to add their ownpersonal touch to each o their creations.
I want to encourage as many parents as possible to come in and check out not onlythis class, but all o the New Parent Support program classes, said Helser. Come growand explore with your kids and enjoy the resources that Humphreys Army Garrison iscreating and developing.
Te USAG-Humphreys New Parent Support program is designed to strengthen parentsknowledge and skills so they can then provide environments where their children canthrive. Te program also seeks to reduce stressors that can increase the risk o child abuseand neglect.
Additional New Parent Support program classes held on USAG-Humphreys are homevisits during pregnancy and ater delivery, playgroups, Stomp and Romp, tummy time andsingle-parent networking. For more inormation, contact ricia Buchholz at 753-6287.
Budding artists create holiday masterpieces
Alondra and her mother Noryem Maldonado put their nishing touches on a candy cane reindeer
during USAG-Humphreys New Parent Support program art class here, recently. The new class
is held every Friday at the Family Readiness Center. U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
Art instructor Katie Helser offers Kray and Dillon Strange assistance to cut out holiday decorations
during USAG-Humphreys New Parent Support program art class here, recently. The new classis held every Friday at the Family Readiness Center. U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
Christina Strange checks out her handy work on her holiday decoration during USAG-
Humphreys New Parent Support program art class here, recently. The new class is held every
Friday at the Family Readiness Center. U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
Madison Carpenter selects holiday decoration stickers for her tree during USAG-Humphreys
New Parent Support program art class here, recently. The new class is held every Friday at the
Family Readiness Center. U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
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The Media Center is the premiere web destination for Soldiers, Families, and Civilians assigned to the Republic of Korea.
Enter the Media Center today and discover all of the news and information that is important to you.
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Zumba Fitness is offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdaysat Trent Gym (by the PX), upstairs.
For information, contact Shelton
Cooneld, Fitness Instructor, at 010-2041-7546 or via e-mail at:
Christmas with The Embers is a delightful and engaging experience that willleave you with that wistful warm and cozy Christmas feeling through theater and
song. Superlative costume changes and theatrical props will keep you intriguedalong with original presentations of your favorite Christmas classics and brand
new Embers originals sure to set deep in your heart.
Dec. 17 Camp Casey, Warriors Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 18 Yongsan Garrison, Moyer Theater, 7 p.m.
Dec. 19 Camp Walker, TBD
Dec. 20 Camp Humphreys, Super Gym, 7 p.m.
Upcoming MWR events in Korea
Chr istm as w i th T he EmbersDec. 17-20
Dal las Cow boys Cheer lead ersDec. 25 - 31
The name itself brings to each of us images of an American icon. The Cheer-leaders, the DOD and the USO have teamed up an unprecedented 49 times to
boost the morale of the men and women of our U.S. military at hundreds of basesand outposts around the world. The ladies have their meals in the mess halls and
share in conversations about the Cowboys, happenings in the States and lovedones at home.
Dec. 25 Osan AB, Base Theatre, 3 p.m.
Dec. 26 Kunsan AB, Wolfpack Fitness Center, TBD
Dec. 27 Yongsan Garrison, Collier Field House, 4 p.m.
Dec. 29 Camp Casey, Carey Fitness Center, 7 p.m.
Dec. 30 Camp Humphreys, Super Gym, 7 p.m.
Dec. 31 Camp Walker, TBD
Zumba Fitness classes available at Trent gym
By Lt. Col. K aren E. Hawkins
DeCA dietitian
Te holidays are here and the eating ison. Enjoying this time o year with amilyand riends can lead to weight gain withoutmuch thought to it.
Here are a ew tips to help you preventgaining the average ve to 10 pounds thistime o year:
Eat small portions. You can eat all those delicious oodsthat you love and avoid the guilt by eat-ing smaller portions o them. I you havetrouble eating smaller portions, try usinga smaller plate. Growing evidence showsthat using smaller plates leads to eating less
which can lead to less weight gain over theholidays. Planning a party at the oce orat home? Ten remember to buy the appe-tizer-size plates and call it a apas party.Make it trendy and un while controllingthe portion sizes.
Eat before you go.Going hungry all day so you can eat moreat the party is a sure way to overindulge,leading to eeling guilty later. Instead oskipping meals try eating a light meal or asnack at home beore going out. Tis wayyou can enjoy the ood at the party withoutoverdoing it.
Go for the greens.I you eel the urge to splurge, go or the
5 tips to help youwatch holiday weight
veggies and ruit rst, especially the reshones. Tese have less calories and more -ber than many o the tempting dishes thatare there.
Write it down.Tat is, write down everything you eat anddrink or a ew days. I you havent donethis beore you may be amazed at howmuch you eat and drink over the holidays.Tis is a good way to help you rememberall those little morsels you mindlessly eatduring the estive season.
Eat what you love.
I you love the three-layer chocolate cakeand bake it every year then take it to theparty. When heading out the door aterthe dinner or party is over, leave the cakebehind so you will not be tempted to eatit all.
For more ino