Jan 23 Morning Calm

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January 23, 2015 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea Volume 13, Issue 5

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Yongsan Lends Helping Hand at Geon Orphanage

Katusa ETS: Ceremony, High Spirits

Travel back in time Gyeongbokgung offers unique experience to visitors

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Published byThe United States Army Garrison Yongsan

Public Affairs Officein coordination with

USAG Red Cloud, USAG Humphreys and USAG Daegu

Public Affairs Offices

USAG RED CLOUD Commander: Col. Jack Haefner

Public Affairs Officer: David R. OtenCommand Information Officer: Dave Palmer

Writer/Editor: Franklin FisherStaff Writers: Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman,

Cpl. Noh Ha-kyung

USAG YONGSAN Commander: Col. Maria P. Eoff

Public Affairs Officer: Michelle L. ThomasCommand Information Officer: Nikki L. Maxwell

Writer/Editor: Staff Sgt. Ricardo J. BranchStaff Writers: Sgt. Jung Young-ho,

Cpl. Moon Hyung-joo and Pfc. Yi Jung-uk

USAG HUMPHREYS Commander: Col. Darin S. Conkright

Public Affairs Officer: Edward N. JohnsonCommand Information Officer: Steven Hoover

Staff Writer: Pfc. Cho Jeong-wonInterns: Min Kwon, Kate Ko

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Command Information Officer: Mary GrimesStaff Writers: Pfc. Kim Si-woong

Interns: Park Ga-hyun, Park Ye-sin, Park Bit-na

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YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic o f Korea – The Nav y C lub a t USAG Yongsan will remain open for bus iness unt i l i t s o f f ic ia l closure slated for May 1, 2015.

The Navy Club facility, which i s o p e ra te d b y U. S . Nav y, i s being closed due to the planned relocation of the U.S. Naval Forces Korea headquarters to Busan in July 2015 and the subsequent r e l o c a t i o n o f o t h e r N a v y personnel to Camp Humphreys in future years.

Despite the planned closure, N a v y C l u b m a n a g e m e n t i s e n c o u r a g i n g c u s t o m e r s t o continue to patronize the facility until it officially closes.

“ We want our customers to know we wil l remain open for business until May 1 and there i s s t i l l t ime to come out and enjoy a meal at the Navy Club,” said Randy Quimby, Navy Club manager. “We will continue to offer patrons the same quality food and service until we close the facility.”

A longtime favorite of service members and their families, the Navy Club has served generations of military personnel at Yongsan Garrison.

“ We t h a n k a l l N a v y C l u b employees for their many years

Navy Club to remain open until May 1Press Release Special to the Morning Calm

The Navy Club, which has been a site around U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan for decades is due to close it's doors in a few months following the recent decision to move U.S. Naval Forces Korea headquarters.

of dedicated service to U.S. military personnel serving here in Korea,” said Don Henderson, Executive Director for U.S. Nav y Region Korea. “We

remain committed to supporting our Navy Club staff with transition assistance as we make preparations to close the facility.”

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Salt, sand, among keys to safe winterBy Franklin FisherUSAG Red Cloud Public Affairs

In the motor pool of the U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I’s Directorate of Public Works Jan. 12, a 15-ton salt-and-sand spreader stands ready for action if snow hits Warrior Country installations. Whenever DPW’s snow removal crews roll out, they first work to clear the snow itself, then go after any ice that’s formed. Area I officials are reminding the Warrior Country community that building managers have the important role of putting out salt and sand, and that all community members should follow safe winter practices, behind the wheel, out walking, or at home. – U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman

CAMP RED CLOUD – Should heavy snow storms hit Warrior Country installations this winter, Area I’s snow response crews are gassed up, checked out and ready to roll.

“We got all our snow removal assets loaded and ready to go – salt trucks, sand spreaders, snow plows, excavators, graders, all checked out, topped off,” said Marshall D. Downs, chief, Operations and Maintenance Division of the U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I’s Directorate of Public Works.

Although there’s been some snowfall this winter so far, the winter has been shaping up as relatively mild in Warrior Country.

But Area I officials are reminding the Warrior Country community that the many long weeks of winter still ahead carry the possibility of snow, ice and the safety hazards they pose.

Work crews have positioned salt-and-sand boxes near key on-post buildings so that those managing the buildings can spread salt and sand on walkways and other spots where a passersby might slip on ice and fall.

When heavy snow does fall, DPW’s crews have a list of priority cleanup targets: the main roads that lead to emergency facilities, schools and other key facilities within the garrison.

But, even with the DPW crews hard at work, building managers have an important role to play in making things safer, said Downs.

“If you do have ice and snow when you come to work, then, the first thing you should do is shovel your snow, then apply salt and sand as needed,” he said, regarding building managers duties. “Go to the salt-and-sandbox and start putting it down on the sidewalks and entrances into your facility so your employees get there safely.”

Downs also said that DPW has already mobilized its crews about a half-dozen times this winter. One of those occasions was in early January after a night of heavy rain combined with frigid temperatures left Area I installations under a hazardous sheet of ice.

“It rained heavily and it froze so there was ice everywhere on the installations,” he said.

But because of the quick clearance effort, the post’s key roads were virtually free of ice by 8 a.m.

“By 8 a.m. it didn’t affect you,” Downs said of those who’d gone to work on the installations. “You see some icy spots here and there but the majority of it was already cleaned up.”

While it’s DPW’s crews that have the job of keeping on top of snow and ice removal, military units also have a role, said Downs.

According to Downs, units are supposed to clear the areas within their 'footprint' – their sidewalks and the areas within, their motor pools for example.

That includes laying down salt and sand. Each year as winter approaches, DPW sets out

the salt boxes. But as winter progresses and the quantity of salt in the box runs out, it is not DPW personnel who refill them or provides the salt needed for refills, Downs said.

Instead, those responsible for refilling them must go to the on-post self-help store for salt refills.

Here are some tips on keeping safe in winter weather:

Driving Safety• If you have a car and haven’t done so already,

have it tuned up, check the level of antifreeze, make sure the battery is good, and check your tire tread or put on snow tires.

• Keep emergency gear in your car for everyday trips.

• Avoid driving in snow or ice storms. If you must travel in bad weather, drive slowly. Let someone know what route you're taking and when you plan to arrive so they can alert authorities if you don't get there.

• If your car is parked outside, make sure the

exhaust pipe and the area around it are free of snow before you start the car. Snow packed in or around the exhaust pipe can cause high levels of carbon monoxide in the car.

• Don't sit in a parked car with the engine running unless a window is open. Do not let your car run while parked in a garage.

• If your car stalls or gets stuck in snow, light two flares and place one at each end of the car, a safe distance away. Make sure snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Then stay in your vehicle and open a window slightly to let in fresh air. Wrap yourself in blankets and run your vehicle's heater for a few minutes every hour to keep warm.

Heating Your Home• Keep portable space heaters at least three

feet from anything that can burn, including bedding, furniture, and clothing. Never drape clothing over a space heater to dry.

• Keep children and pets away from space heaters. Never leave children in a room alone when a space heater is in use.

• Never use your range or oven to heat your home, even for a short time.

Clearing Snow and Ice• Dress warmly, paying special attention to

feet, hands, nose and ears.

• Do l ight warm-up exercises before shoveling, and take frequent breaks.

• If possible, push snow in front of you. If you have to lift it, pick up small amounts and lift with your legs, not your back. Do not toss snow over your shoulder or to the side.

• Don't drink alcohol before or while shoveling snow. Never smoke while shoveling.

• Use rock salt or de-icing compounds to remove ice from steps, walkways, and sidewalks. Sand placed on walkways may also help prevent slipping.

Surviving A Storm• Before cold weather hits, make sure you

have a way to heat your home during a power failure. • Keep on hand extra blankets, flashlights

with extra batteries, matches, a first aid kit, manual can opener, snow shovel and rock salt, and special needs items (e.g., diapers).

• Monitor the temperature of your home. Infants and persons over age 65 are especially susceptible to cold. If it's not possible to keep your home warm, stay with friends or family or in a shelter.

• Dress in several layers to maintain body heat. Covering up with blankets can also conserve heat. x

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News & Notesfrom Page 1

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At the Uijeongbu Arts Center last month, members of the 2nd Infantry Division Band share the stage with those of the South Korean army’s 8th Infantry Division Band during a concert held last month for the citizens of Uijeongbu. – U.S. Army photo by Pak Chin-U

On The Same Page

Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division’s 210th Field Ar tiller y Brigade man their Paladin M109A6 self-propelled howitzers in the snows of Cheorwon last month during a live-fire exercise at Rodriguez Live Fire Range. The exercise helped Soldiers of the brigade’s Battery A, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, hone their battle skills. – U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Gun-woo

2ID Paladin crews all-weather warriors

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Following are Commander’s Cup standings as of Jan. 14, 2015

Commander’s Cup standings are also online at the Area I Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RedCloudCasey

PLACE UNIT POINTS

1 46 TRANS 8682 C Co, HHBN 7833 HHC, 1-72 AR 6864 HHB, 210 FAB 6405 B Co, HHBN 6166 HHSC, HHBN 5857 HHC, 3-8 CAV 5508 55 MP CO 5499 E, 6-52 ADA 548

10 HHC, 1 ABCT 54411 C, BSTB 528

12 F, 1-72 AR F 302 BSB 505

13 A, 302 BSB 49414 A Co, HHBN 48615 HHB, 1-15 FA 48416 HHC , BSTB 43617 E, 2-9 IN/E 302 BSB 43318 HHC, 2-9 IN 40519 HHT, 4-7 CAV 289

PLACE UNIT POINTS1 62 CHEM/CBRN 10102 4 CHEM/CBRN 8943 61 CBRN 8074 C, 4-7 CAV 6855 579 FSC 6826 G, 1-15 FA/G 302 BSB 6607 B, 4-7 CAV 6508 580 FSC 6069 61 MAINT 603

10 C, 302 BSB 58011 A, BSTB 57412 C, 1-72 AR 55913 A, 3-8 CAV 52514 B, 302 BSB 51815 HHC, USAG AREA I 46116 D, 3-8 CAV 46017 A, 1-72 AR 45618 B, 3-8 CAV 42719 C, 3-8 CAV 41520 HHB, 6-37 FA 40021 HHC, 302 BSB 39922 A, 70 BSB 38823 B, 1-72 AR 38524 A, 1-15 FA 37725 D, 4-7 CAV/D 302 BSB 37126 H, FSC, 3-8 CAV 37027 A, 4-7 CAV 36728 B, 1-15 FA 36629 A, 2-9 IN 33230 B, 2-9 IN 32531 D, BSTB 31832 HHC, 70 BSB 28133 HHB, 1-38 FA 280

PLACE UNIT POINTS1 B, 1-38 FA 9772 C, 6-37 FA 9183 17 ORD CO 7004 2ID BAND 6965 501 CHEM/CBRN 6896 A, 1-38 FA 6277 560 MCGA 6088 B, 6-37 FA 5999 HHD, 23 CHEM/CBRN 598

10 F, 333 FA/FTAB 333 57911 579 SIG 57412 629 MCAS 49513 C, 1-38 FA 44914 D, 1-72 AR 44215 D, 2-9 IN 42416 552 SIG 42117 WRC 40618 403 LRC CRC 40419 C, 2-9 IN 40420 B, BSTB 38921 B, 70 BSB 31922 A, 6-37 FA 31423 602 DET 28524 618 DENTAL 26625 604 ASOS 25226 403 AFSB 22527 8 ARMY NCOA 20028 D Det, 176 FIN 20029 21 MP DET 15030 106 MED DET 10331 19 AG (Postal) 100

Area I Commander’s Cup StandingsSmall UnitsMedium UnitsLarge Units


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Yongsan community pays tribute to Dr. King legacyBy Sarenna M. Lawson Yongsan Public Affairs Office

Soldiers, civilians and family members march down the streets of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan to honor the late civil right leader. (U.S. Army Photos by by Staff Sgt. Ricardo Branch)

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea – Soldiers, civi l ians and family members gathered for a candlelight vigil and observance honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jan., 18 here.

The observance paid tribute to the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr., who paved the way during the civil right movement of the 60s.

Col. Maria P. Eoff, garrison commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan opened the event with a discussion on the important of self less service and how Dr. King exhibited these qualities.

“Self less service is a core Army value,” she said. “The military is often referred to as ‘the service.’ We Soldiers, and civilians [like Dr. King] are trained to put the welfare of the nation, the Army and our subordinates before our own. Self less service means doing what is right.”

During the event, community members sang songs as they marched from the Seoul A m e r i c a n H i g h S c h o o l to t h e Yo n g s a n Memorial Chapel, where the candlelight vigil and musical performances and proclamations’ occurred.

Nine-year-old Jenna and seven-year-old Sophia Ajello, two Girl Scouts who both took part in the march and proclamation readings, called Martin Luther King and important figure of American history.

“He caused everyone to have the same rights as each other,” Sophia said. “To demonstrate what he taught the world, we should “not judge people by their race.”

The proclamation readings at Memorial Chapel echoed a s imilar message during remarks by Kayla Fointno, Delta Sigma Theta sorority, who spoke about Coretta Scott King, the wife of the slain civil right leader.

“Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a chance to celebrate life and commemorate the man of action, who paid the ultimate price,” she said. “It’s not just an African American holiday but a people’s holiday.”

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first observed in 1986 after President Ronald Regan signed the holiday into law in 1983. Today, this holiday is a observed as a beacon of light for quality and justice for all people.

Lt. Col. Mark Danner, commander, brigade special troops battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, and guest speaker for the event called Dr. King a man who represented the hope during difficult times.

“He was a drum major for justice, an American hero and my idol,” Danner said. “Dr. King pushed for equality for all people and had a commitment to serve, at times even pushing forward through death threats.”

He said that even with death threats looming, many answered the call to serve Dr. King. The call to serve continues to be an important part of American life today, especially for U.S. Soldiers.

“It’s not enough to just celebrate MLK once a year,” Danner said. “It’s not enough to just know the “I have a dream’ speech, but to have a dream. We serve together and salute Dr. King for making that dream become a reality.”

Members of the South Post Gospel Choir lead the Martin Luther King Jr. candlelight vigil and march attendees in a rendtion of the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing." during the holiday celebration, Jan. 18 at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan.

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Jan. 23 Right Arm Night (R&R Club, 1700)Jan. 24: Health Fitness Expo. (Commiskey's, 0900-1200)Jan. 28: 2014 Army Digital Photography Contest ceremony (CCAC, 1500)Jan. 31: Family Trip to Snow Sledding (CCAC, 0900)Feb. 2: Super Bowl Party (Yongsan, K16CAC, 0600-1300)

AREA II EVENTS CALENDAR

News & NotesUSAG YONGSAN’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Visit and bookmark USAG Yongsan’s

official website at http://www.army.mil/yongsan where you’ll find the latest news, photos, and lots of other Community information. Also, visit and “LIKE” USAG Yongsan’s official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/usagyongsan. #YongsanStrong

FORTCOMING SPOUSE ORIENTATION TOUR: The spouse orientation program from ACS is being improved and the garrison is gearing up a two-day orientation for spouses to start in Jan. 2015. The process is being refined through the ACS Relocation Program for implementation.

SAFE WINTER DRIvING: - Winterize your vehicle (check antifreeze, battery, wipers, windshield washer fluid, belts, lights, heater, defroster, oil, brakes, hazard lights, tires); replace oil with winter grade oil.

- Pack a winter car kit (snow brush with scraper, f lashlight with extra batteries, blanket, mittens, socks, hat, small shovel, jumper cables, hazard sign, flares or flag, extra windshield washer fluid).- If skidding on ice, ensure to steer in the direction of the skid and make gentle corrections to regain control! DO NOT make sudden steering corrections, brake suddenly, or accelerate.

PORTABLE HEATERS REMINDER: - The use of portable electric heaters are prohibited IAW USFK Reg 420-1. Exception, Army Family Housing (AFH).

HEALTH FITNESS

EXPO

24 JAN 2015

Commiskey's Community Activity Center 0900-1200

Bring in the NEW YEAR with information on: - Access to Care - Prevention Methods - Free Fitness Classes: - Jazzercise, 1000-1030 - Zumba, 1045-1145 * For More info, call 737-1751 or 736-3340


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YONGSAN GARRISON – As the winter sunlight washed over the quiet Saturday afternoon, the rustle of busy hands and feet, as well as the sound of excited laughter rang out across the parking lot in front of Geon Orphanage. Curious young eyes watched while volunteers stacked boxes full of clothes and other items. Without a doubt, the Winter GIVE project had cut through the frigidity of the season and sparked off a very warm beginning for the New Year.

The GIVE project is designed to help out the surrounding community. The orphange is located about thirty minutes away from U.S. Army Garrison – Yongsan in Gehwa, Seoul . The group in charge, composed of young members from the Yongsan Skate Crew, MST Torch Club, and Smart Girls Club, received donations of winter clothing, sporting equipment, and other necessities to deliver to the facility.

“We plan and carry out these special projects occasionally,” said Mi Kyung Kim, the leading staff member of both the Smart Girls Club and the Torch Club. “This time, as we thought about how we could improve the community,

Yongsan Lends Helping Hands at Geon OrphanageStory by Pvt. Byun HyejoonYongsan Public Affairs Office

(Left) Volunteer members from the Yongsan Skate Crew, the Torch Club, and the Smart Girl’s Club unload boxes from the van. The donated items were collected over a course of two weeks and delivered to Geon Orphanage.(Above) The group of school-aged volunteers and the children from the orphange made custom picture frames together during an arts and crafts session, Jan. 10. (U.S. Army photos by Pvt. Byun Hyejoon)

the kids reached the consensus that they wanted to deliver some gifts to those who needed them during the winter.”

After delivering the collected items, members of the group and children from the orphanage had time to interact through an arts and crafts session, as well as through sports activities outside.

“We are looking forward to the possibility of establishing a lasting relationship with the facility,” Kim added. “We are hoping that our plans don’t just end as a one-time effort.”

The effects of the project seem to go beyond the scope of simple charity.

“We appreciate what the group is doing because although the children do receive a lot of English classes, they rarely have the opportunity to interact with foreigners who are in the same age group,” said Park Guk Ja, the honorary director of the facility whom the children refer to as “mother.”

The orphanage, which has a history of about 50 years, has an estimated number of 70 children and about 30 who come and go occasionally. The institution also opens programs for others in the neighborhood, such as children whose parents cannot take care of them during the day frequent the facilities.

“Obviously, it might seem like to some people that these children here in the facility are less fortunate than we are, considering that they come from different upbringings and backgrounds,” said Shaun Juan, the

program assistant of the Yongsan Youth Sports and Fitness with Child and Youth Services who put the project together. “We wanted to do whatever we could to brighten up their day, with the holiday season around, and just give back.”

The Winter GIVE project had a special meaning of its own for the young volunteers who helped out.

“The fact that this is an organized effort under the supervision of adults allows it to have a thorough effect on both the giving and receiving side,” said Karyn Wuensch, whose son is a member of the Torch Club. “Our hope is that the kids in the program are able to see how they can help other kids, not just in their own community back home, but also abroad. It’s important that they are able to see the difference in the lives that they have with parents, and realize how they are able to affect those who might not have as many opportunities.”

The day ended with the volunteer team waving goodbye to the children through the bus window, and those outside returned the favor with bright smiles on their faces.

The Winter GIVE project for this year came to a close, but it left an impression that it was perhaps just the beginning of a gift that keeps on giving.

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L t . C o l . K i m K y u n g Ta e , C o m m a n d e r , A r e a I I R O K A Support Group, shakes hands w i t h t he ETS KATUSA, Sg t . Yoon, Hee Jo, who served at the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Command Group. Meanwhi le, C o m m a n d S e r g e a n t M a j o r Hodgkins appreciates Sgt. Lee Chan Soo of the ROKA Staff Office for his nineteen months o f s e a m l e s s s e r v i c e i n t h e garrison. As the first KATUSAs to finish their military services this new year, they were greatly celebrated and appreciated by the commanders of both the ROK and the US, Jan 14. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Yi, Jung Uk)

Gatchi Gapshida! Thanks for Serving


This information is provided by the Korea Tourism Organization as a courtesy, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the US Government.

Seollal demands a lot of preparation, especially in terms of gifts, traveling, and not to mention, the holiday feast! As there are many things to purchase for the ancestral rites and gifts, department stores and markets are usually very crowded during the days leading up to Seollal. The foods for ancestral rites are prepared with a variety of wild herbs, meat, fish, and fruits all chosen with great attention paid to the quality of their shape, color, and freshness.

Another crucial part of preparing for Seollal, especially for those far from home, is travel arrangements. Many people live away from their family home because of work, marriage, or study, and therefore must travel to celebrate Seollal with their families. So, there is a mad rush to book buses, trains, or plane tickets before they all sell out. Meanwhile, traveling by car during the holiday can take over two to four times the normal travel time due to heavy traffic. For this reason, real-time reports of highway traffic conditions during Seollal are broadcast on the radio and other mass media channels.

The day before Seoullal

Seollal (Lunar New Year; January 1 of the lunar calendar) is one of the most celebrated national holidays in Korea. This year, Seollal falls on February 19 of the Gregorian calendar. More than just a holiday to mark the beginning of a new year, Seollal is truly a special occasion for Korean people. Not only is it a time

for paying respect to ancestors, but it is also an opportunity to catch up with distant family members who travel home to get together for this special occasion. During Seollal, Koreans traditionally wear hanbok (traditional clothes), perform ancestral rites, play folk games, eat traditional foods, listen to stories, and catch up with one another. Read on to discover how Koreans celebrate Seollal.

Tip - Popular Seollal gifts Seollal gifts vary each year depending on economic situations and gift trends, but the most popu-

lar ones are department store gift cards and cash. Popular gifts for parents include ginseng, honey, health products, and massage chairs. Other common gifts include toiletries such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc., and gift baskets/sets composed of Spam, tuna, hangwa (traditional sweets and cookies), dried fish, and fruit.


Tip - Shopping

During the Seollal holiday season (Feb 18–22, 2015), most de-partment stores and major shopping districts will stay closed for

two days, especially on the day of Seollal (Feb 19, 2015) and the day after (Feb 20, 2015). (*Dates may vary depending on location and brand, so please check details prior to visit-ing.)

This information is provided by the Korea Tourism Organization as a courtesy, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the US Government.

On the day of Seollal: Partake in ancestral rites and enjoy traditional games!The morning of Seollal begins with an ancestral rite. Family members, each dressed up for the occasion (traditionally in hanbok, but often in Western formal

attire), gather in front of the ritual table and set on it an ancestral tablet and dishes of ritual foods, which are according to the laws of ancestral rites. Once set, the rite begins with deep bows as greetings to the ancestor spirits, and proceeds with offerings and prayers before ending with bidding farewell to the spirits. The ritual is conducted to express respect and gratitude to one’s ancestors and to pray for the family’s well-being throughout the year.

Following the rite, everyone gathers together and eats the ritual food. The main dish of the day is tteokguk, a traditional soup made with sliced rice cakes, beef, egg, vegetables, and other ingredients. In Korea, eating tteokguk on New Year’s Day is believed to add a year to one’s age. People often ask each other, “How many servings of tteokguk have you had?” as a fun way to ask each other’s age.

After the meal, the younger generations of the family pay respect to their elders by taking a deep bow called sebae, and by presenting them with gifts. Then, the elders offer their blessings and wishes for a prosperous year. Children often receive sebaetdon (New Year’s money) as a Seollal gift. For the remainder of the day, family members play traditional folk games, eat food, and share stories.

Traditional Games to enjoy on SeollalSeollal is an opportunity for the entire family to engage in fun activities together. The most common activity is yutnori, a board game that involves throwing

four wooden sticks. This game is so easy to learn that all family members, regardless of age, can enjoy playing in teams and making fun bets. Besides yutnori, tra-ditional games such as jegi-chagi (footbag-like game), neol-twiggi (see-saw), tuho (arrow toss), and yeon-naligi (kite flying) are widely played at places like parks or open areas at palaces and shrines. Lastly, families wind down by going to see a movie or watching Seollal specials on TV.

Tip - Traveling

During the Seollal holiday, the bustling city of Seoul be-comes relatively quiet and peaceful, as most people leave the capi-tal to return home or travel abroad. Streets become vacant, and many restaurants and shops close. However, recreational and cul-tural facilities such as amusement parks, national parks, and major palaces stay open to the public to present various events and tra-ditional games for families. You might want to consider adjusting your travel dates if you are planning to visit other regions of Korea during the holiday period, as bus and train tickets are hard to come by and highways are heavily congested.

Recommended travel spots during the Seollal Holiday

Namsangol Hanok Village hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr

Gyeongbokgung Palace www.royalpalace.go.kr

N Seoul Tower www.nseoultower.co.kr

Samcheonggak www.samcheonggak.or.kr

Seoul Museum of History www.museum.seoul.kr

Lotte World Folk Museum www.lotteworld.com/museum

The National Museum of Korea museum.go.kr

Korean Folk Village www.k0reanfolk.co.kr

Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon eng.cdg.go.kr

National Gugak Center www.gugak.go.kr

Deoksugung Palace www.deoksugung.go.kr

Jongmyo Shrine jikimi.cha.go.kr

Dongdaemun Design Plaza www.ddp.or.kr

Doota www.doota.com

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KATUSA ETS: ceremony, high spirits

CAMP RED CLOUD – For South Korean Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army, known as KATUSAs, the last day of their 21 months of military service is marked with an ETS ceremony.

For those stat ioned in Warrior Country ETS ceremonies are held inside the post theater on Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu.

The KATUSAs file in, take seats, hear formal remarks from several speakers, and are given certificates recognizing their military service. Toward the end of the cermony they extend a farewell handshake to various senior NCOS and other leaders, as well as any KATUSA parents who may have attended the ceremony.

Then, they make their way outdoors to the nearby Village Green parade field where they pose for photos and say their last goodbyes. A customary KATUSA final gesture of sendoff: the remaining KATUSA's toss those departing in the air.

A KATUSA, who has just finished his military service, flies through the air during a customary KATUSA send-off at Camp Red Cloud’s Village Green June 16, 2014. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung

A KATUSA who has just ended his military service poses with his buddies on Camp Red Cloud March 24, 2014. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung

Area I senior leaders say farewell to departing KATUSAs during an ETS ceremony, Aug. 15, 2014. – U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Noh Ha-kyung

KATUSAs celebrate their accomplishment at the end of a June 16, 2014 ETS ceremony at Camp Red Cloud. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung

A KATUSA is all smiles on the day of his ETS March 24, 2014. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung

KATUSAs stand at attention at their seats in the Camp Red Cloud theater for a KATUSA ETS ceremony March 24, 2014. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung

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YONGSAN GARRISON - Eiffel Tower of France, Big Ben of England, and the Great Wall of China. These are the greatest cul tura l legac ies that first come to mind when v isual iz ing these speci f ic countries.

When it comes to Korea, Gyeonbokgung is given the honor of being the nation’s cultural icon.

Ta k e a w a l k a l o n g t h e Gwanghwamun Square on Sejongno, the majestic passage that leads Seoul City Hall to Gyeongbokgung. Countless vehic les o f var ious s izes , numerous people coming and going from everywhere d e v e l o p s a s t r a n g e , y e t beautiful harmony with the ancient legacies of Korea. With its location determined for its strategic significance, t h e Gye o n b o k g u n g d a te s back all the way to Joseon Dynasty. It served as the main palace –‘gung’ means ‘palace’ in Korean - for the greatest emperors of the era.

Looking for a place where you can go back in t ime , visit historic sites, and have a quality time with Korean culture? This is the right place.

Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395, three years after the foundation of Joseon Dynasty, a n d f o r m o r e t h a n f i v e hundred years it was a majestic and luxurious abode for the emperors. The name signifies ‘the new dynasty will enjoy fortune and f lourish’, making the palace a symbol of national sovere ignty. With Mount Bugak to its rear and Sejongno outside Gwanghwamun Gate - the main gate of the palace

- Gyeongbokgung holds its f irm and steadfast position until today in the heart of the capital city.

Mainly 13 areas constitute t h e wh o l e p a l a ce , o n e o f w h i c h i s G y e o n g h o e r u Pavilion. Gyeonghoeru was where the king threw formal banquets for foreign envoys. T h e k i n g a n d h i s p a r t y we n t u p to Gye o n gh o e r u to enjoy a sweeping view of the palace and the majestic mountains. The sights still remain the same, although there are minor ‘contemporary modif ications.’ This is why to visit Gyeongbokgung is to

travel back in time to bask in the delights of the emperor.

That is not the only cultural experience to be encountered in Gyeongbokgung. I f you desire to take a closer look at Korea’s cultural artifacts, you might want to visit The Nat ional Folk Museum of Korea, which provides free gallery tours at 10:30 and 14:30 for English speakers.

Inside the palace there is also a street that represents the late 19th century street in South Korea when the electr ic i ty was f i rst made avai lable . A streetcar and shops in traditional houses

(‘Hanok’) show the beginning of the modern era. The history of this nation still breathes within the palace itself.

T h e R e p u b l i c o f Ko r e a stands on the bedrock of five-thousand-years-long history. Among those five thousand ye a r s , Jo s e o n D y n a s t y i s always recalled as the most g l a m o r o u s f i ve h u n d r e d year s . Gyeongbokgung i s the emblem and the pearl of that era. There are other m o n u m e n t s a n d h i s to r i c legacies in the peninsula, but there is no place that describes t h i s co u n t r y b e t te r t h a n Gyeongbokgung.

Story by Cpl. Moon Hyung JuYongsan Public Affairs Office

Symbol of the Nation in the Heart of Seoul, Gyeongbokgung

Gate guard changing ceremony takes place right infront of the main gate of Gyeonbokgung. The ceremony lasts for fifteen minutes. (U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Moon Hyungju)

(Left) Gyeonghoeru is where the king threw formal banquets for foreign envoys. The pavilion was burnt down during the Japanese invasion of 1592, but rebuilt in 1867 as a wooden, two-story structure. (Above) In the rear garden of the concubines’ quarters is a square pond named Hyangwonji, in the center lies a pavilion named Hyangwonjeong.(U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Moon Hyungju)

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News & NotesOH Roller Derby Bout

Saturday, Jan. 24: OH Roller Derby Bout begins at 5 p.m. at the MP Hill Fitness Center. Visit www.facebook.com/OHRollerDerbyFan for details.

Camp Humphreys Cub Scout Pack 203's Pinewood DerbySaturday, Jan. 24: The Camp Humphreys Cub Scout Pack 203's Pinewood Derby,

racing starts at 10 a.m., at the MP Hill Gym. All are welcome to watch and learn a little about Cub Scouts!

Exchange facilities early closuresMonday, Jan. 26: The Exchange Main Store will have an EARLY CLOSURE for

annual physical inventory. The hours of operations will be from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27: All Express facilities (Shoppettes) will have an EARLY CLOSURE for annual physical inventory. The hours of operations will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All other Exchange facilities will keep their regular hours of operation.

Meet a Military and Family Life CounselorTuesday, Jan. 27: Meet a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) from 11

a.m. to noon at ACS. Ring in the New Year with some simple strategies to improve relationships with everyone in your life -yourself included! Come meet a MFLC in an informal gathering to learn of this oftentimes unknown and supportive resource. MFLC’s provide free anonymous short term non medical counseling and consulting services to military members and their families. Notes are not taken and records are not created - MFLC’s are not part of the military behavioral health system. They can also help you clarify and create a plan for achieving personal and professional goals. Children are welcome. For more information, contact 753-8401

Building Resiliency in Children Parent Education ClassThursday, Jan. 29: Building Resiliency in Children Parent Education Class from 9 to

9:30 a.m. at the CDC. Free to attend, no pre-registration needed. For more information, call 753-3413

Parent Date NightFriday, Jan. 30: Is the registration deadline for the Friday, Feb. 13 Parent Date Night

from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Child Development Center. For children 6 weeks through 5th grade cost is $4/child/hour. Children must be registered with CYSS. Registration should be made through the program that your child is enrolled in. For CDC youth, please call 753-8601 and for SAC youth, call 753-8507.

Yard Sale at the Humphreys Community Fitness CenterSaturday, Feb. 7: Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Humphreys Community

Fitness Center. $10 for a spot & table, $5 for those with PCS orders with a minimum 60 days in country (must present orders for discount). Yard sales are a great opportunity to bring in a little cash or make space for that new item you want. Sign up at Outdoor Rec. For more information, call 753-3013

DeCA school-year scholarship awardsFriday, Feb. 13: This is the application deadline for the 2015-2016 DeCA school-year

scholarship awards. Applications are available at commissaries worldwide or on the Internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org

Morning Calm, Notes From The Garrison ContactAnyone needing to have information put out to the community through Notes from

the Garrison or has a story idea for The Morning Calm, should contact Clint Stone at [email protected] or call 754-0034.


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DAEGU GARRISON — With weath-er being as unpredictable as ever, preparedness is key. Whether driv-ing the snowy roads of Daegu, or traversing the hills and highways that lead to U.S. military installa-tions throughout Area IV, know-ing just what the weather and road conditions are, is important to the safety of every Soldier, family mem-ber, DoD civilian and retiree. That's why Mark Williamson, Emergency Manager, USAG Daegu and Area IV are working feverishly to ensure all members of the community are bet-ter prepared for whatever Mother Nature might deliver. Williams is part of an aggressive ef-fort by the Garrison to keep commu-nity members informed of weather conditions in a timely manner. "We are now testing an alert system that can notify community members of all the emergencies or impend-ing disasters, within 10 minutes," he said. "This will be done by e-mail notification--whereby a pop-up message comes on the screen of the computers registered on the domain. Additionally, the system can let members know the urgency of the situation by telephone, or text mes-sage-- just in case they don’t have network capability. This notification service is offered through Depart-ment of Defense. So, this means

Emergency preparedness alert system debuts in Area IVStory and Photo by Park, YesinUSAG Daegu Public Affairs

that the service is available not only in the Daegu area, but also in Camp Carroll and Busan as well. This is an important preparedness tool. Above all, it is a worthwhile system because it is directly related to saving lives." Few would argue that there's noth-ing more frustrating than not having more immediate access to road con-dition information when bad weath-er comes to the area. Key to the success of the alert noti-fication system that Williamson pro-motes will be timeliness, as well as the community's familiarity with the meaning of road conditions color-codes. Road condition information is frequently placed on the USAG Daegu Garrison Facebook page. Williamson said that while there are currently about 10,000 people who make up the Area IV commu-nity, it's going to take some time to get everyone on board with the new alert system. "Right now our notification system has approximately 300 people in it," said Williamson. "Basically, what we want to is to have all of our commu-nity registered in the system. It will be a time-consuming effort to get everyone in the system, but knowing what the end result will be makes the time well worth it." He went on to say that, if I can de-liver the alerts to community mem-bers as far away as possible, then the broader the range of a ripple effect that would be greater than expected.

Through the alert notification sys-tem, individuals will be just a click away from receiving information that will be useful. What I can tell you for sure is, the alert notification system will definitely save us time, money and energy,” stated William-son. Williamson applauded the Depart-ment of the Army's support for such a system. As emergency manager, it is understandable why he believes connecting with the community is key to the success of emergency

preparedness. He said, "Keeping the community prepared is one of my top goals. We, of course, have systems like the Command Channel to keep people informed as to what's going on. However, what I hope to achieve through this system is an increase in the protection level of the com-munity from where it is now, and just make it a lot better. I hope to ensure that all the community members are ready for any type of emergency.” x

Soldiers and local family ‘pool’ together for rec room upgrade

DAEGU GARRISON — A local Dae-gu family selflessly embraced the spirit of giving back by donating a pool table to Soldiers of the 551st Inland Cargo Transfer Company (ICTC), Camp Carroll. More than 50 soldiers gathered in the company day room Dec. 20 to express appreciation and gratitude to Don and Hyoju Hegarty for their gesture of kindness. According to the couple, they had long contemplated ways to give back to the Soldiers during their stay in Korea. While their method of doing so was u n i q u e , it is clear that their de-cision to give up their personal pool

Story and Photos by Maj. Adrienne T. McDonald19th ESC Public Affairs

table to a unit that would certainly appreciate one, not only elevated the spirit of the company, but the mean-ing of good neighbors as well. Mr. Hegarty shared that he has never served in the military. How-ever, in the true spirit of a warrior, his passion for Soldiers and their way of life while in Korea moved him to do something to better their stay. “My wife and I have always wanted to give to the Soldiers, but we didn’t know how to begin or start,” he said. Hegarty and his wife discussed their aspirations with their friend Stuart Case, the former Battalion Command Sergeant Major for the 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Camp Carroll. Recently retired, Case remains in touch with some of his former subor-dinate commands and remembered o n e of the company’s plans to

repair a pool table in the barracks. “I remember Capt. William Samuel

(commander, 551st ICTC) saying he

wanted to repair the pool table in his company’s break room,” said Case. From there, the two friends consult-ed with the 551st ICTC command

team to solidify a date and time to transfer their pool table to the com-pany. The leadership of the 551st previ-ously began efforts to repair their current pool table, which was no small expense. “We knew we had to repair the day room, and needed to move the pool table to start the pro-cess,” said Capt. Samuel. The company commander and his command team collectively donat-ed their own funds to ensure their Soldiers’ favorite barracks pastime, a game of pool, came to fruition. It made sense to donate the table the weekend prior to Christmas. Hegar-ty, his wife, and Case arranged to have the table disassembled and re-assembled at the 551st. Case assisted in coordinating with the company command team for not only the in-

stallment of the donated pool table, but with the repairs of their current table on the same day. Reassembling each table took several hours; shortly before the completion, Samuel and his soldiers presented the Hegarty’s with 498th BSSB and 551st ICTC coins, as well as certificate of appre-ciation. The Hegarty's are no strangers to the military community. The two have been in Korea for 10 years and desire to ‘continue to stay.’ Mr. Hegarty currently serves as a cy-ber analyst with the 6th Signal Bri-gade, Camp Walker. The Hegarty’s are committed to seeking other ways to give back both to the community, and the Soldiers who call Daegu home for such a short while.x

Capt. Samuel Williams, company commander of the 551st Inland Cargo Transfer Company presents Don and Hyoju Hegarty with battalion and company command coins and a certificate of appreciation for donating a pool table to the Soldiers on Dec. 20, 2014.



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USAG Daegu intern: "A poet in our midst"DAEGU GARRISON — Park, Ye-Sin, an intern with the USAG Daegu Public Affairs Office, and a student at Daegu University won first prize in poetry in the Maeil Annual Spring Literary Contest held Jan. 9 at the Maeil Newspaper Company. Park's award winning poem titled "Fishing at dawn" landed him the big catch. He said, "I got inspired by fishing at dawn. I tried to combine the concept of ‘fishing’ and ‘reminis-cence’ to describe the atmosphere of the dawning sea." The poem begins with the descrip-tion that when dawn comes on the sea, all kinds of happy, angry, sad, lovely memories buoy on the sea, said Park. Contest categories included poetry, novels, the traditional Korean poem, essay, children’s poem, and children’s story. The newspaper company estab-lished this annual spring literary contest nearly 60 years ago, and since

Story and Photos by Park, Ga-HyunUSAG Daegu Public Affairs

The holidays are over and the soldiers of the 501st Sustainment Brigade "Champions" have welcomed the New Year. As 2015 begins, we want to show appreciation to those who often greet us with smiles and good faith. Korean civil service employees, Tong Kuk Kum (left), and Sangok Yi, with the 501st SBDE mailroom manage more than 200 mailboxes every day. During the holidays, both clerks single handedly processed and distributed more than 600 incoming packages to Soldiers. "When Soldiers come to pick up their packages sent from their loved ones back home, it makes me happy to see their excitement," said Tong Kuk.

— U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Ferdinand Detres, 501st Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

then it has become one of the biggest throughout Korea in the field of lit-erature. More than 4,000 pieces of work entered this year's Maeil literary contest. The honor prompt-ed the more senior and experienced poets to charge Park, one of the youngest competi-tors, with deliver-ing even more po-etic works in the future. The winners of the 2015 spring literary contest become an official poet or nov-elist, and get the opportunity and support to continue their writing career. Park said, “even though I won the award in the field of poetry, I’m also interested in reading and writing oth-

er kinds of literature --ranging from novel to drama, criticism, and essay.

I have to, of course, study and practice to write poetry more than before." Park plans to publish an anthology with artis-tically sensitive pic-tures included. During his award ac-ceptance speech, Park introduced himself and shared that he currently works as an intern with the U.S. Army. He added, "winning the award doesn’t mean that I am on the top of my field. I think this award gave me the chance to stand in the start line. Whether I finish the race successfully or not depends on how fast and steadily I run. Therefore I will try to

study how to write well, more than before.” Expressing thanks for the award, the Daegu University English liter-ature major then added, "I want to acknowledge my parents for bring-ing me up to this point and time, and I also want to thank Ms. Mary Grimes from the USAG Daegu Pub-lic Affairs Office who is my supervi-sor and an editor for the Morning Calm newspaper. She guided me how to enhance my writing and better organize my thoughts. Her teaching really worked on me. I will devote myself to improving my literary skills." Many invited guests, as well as famed South Korean poets attend-ed the ceremony. Yeo, Chang-Hwan, president of the Maeil newspaper company, award-ed the prize to winners in each of the contest's categories. "I hope today’s winners will de-vote themselves to becoming a ray of light, and a swallow of water for when the society is tough, and peo-ple get tired of life," said Yeo. x

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DAEGU GARRISON — Area IV Korean student interns headed to Busan's Pier 8 Jan. 7 and boarded the USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR 313), a U.S. Navy roll-on/roll-off cargo ship. MSCO Korea and 837th Trans-portation Battalion, along with five interns from Busan National Uni-versity (BNU), worked diligently to arrange the visit. During the visit to Pier 8, interns were given a walk-thru tour of the vessel, along with a briefing on its history and capabilities. Crew members explained that the ship is more than 350,000 square feet --roughly the size of six football fields, and is operated by 30 mer-chant mariners and up to 50 military personnel. For most of the interns, it was their first time boarding such a large ship. The interns applauded Area IV’s ef-forts to make such a special tour like this one, available to them. Intern Park, Ga-Hyun said, "board-ing such a huge ship was the first time in my life to have such an experience. It was so impressive. I can easily as-sume that this kind of opportunity probably won’t come back. I really appreciate USAG Daegu and ACS for giving me such a unique memory.” If the ship's name sounds slightly familiar, then it's understandable as the Camp Red Cloud (CRC) U.S.

Student interns visit Busan Pier 8 for a tour of the USNS Red Cloud

Army installation is located just north of Seoul. A Department of Defense news re-lease explained that the ship is named "Red Cloud" in honor of Army Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud Jr. (1925-1950), a native of Hatfield, Wis., who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the defense of a ridge in front of his company’s command post in Korea on Nov. 5, 1950. As the first to detect the approach of enemy forces, Red Cloud gave the alarm and initiated action as the en-emy charged from an area less than a hundred feet away. This action allowed his company to organize a defense. He maintained his position despite being severely wounded. He wrapped his arm around a tree to allow him to continue firing upon the enemy until he was mortally wound-ed. His heroic actions prevented his company from being overrun. One previous ship, YT 268 (1943-1986), was named Red Cloud in honor of the American Indian Chief (1822-1909). Red Cloud is a Watson class of large, medium speed, roll-on/roll-off sea-lift ships and was constructed at Na-tional Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif. The ship is operated by the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command in Washington, D.C. and crewed by civilian mariners.

Story and Photos by Pfc. Kim, Si-WoongUSAG Daegu Public Affairs

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Site manager is the cheerful face behind processing CAC cards

Story and Photo by Park, Bit-NaUSAG Daegu Public Affairs

DAEGU GARRISON — There's an old American proverb that goes "The secret of life is not to do what you like, but to like what you do." That saying couldn't be more fitting for Je Me Park-Hill. Many of us know her as the lady from the I.D. card office on Camp Henry who always smiles and is kind to everyone. However, in a more official capacity she is a Site Security Manager (SSM) who ensures you have the coveted Computer Ac-cess Card (CAC) that is necessary to access your government computer, enter military installations, and make purchases at the commissary,

and AAFES shopping facilities. Park-Hill meets more people in a week, than most others do in two. Al-ways cheerful, and ready to help any customer that comes through her of-fice door, her positive attitude and friendly disposition makes a differ-ence to every Soldier, family member, DoD civilian, retiree, KATUSA, and other authorized personnel seek-ing her assistance. Hers is a big job, and one that often involves custom-ers who are in a hurry, and some-times impatient. To that she says, “All people have different situations or reasons for coming in for a card, and those reasons will determine which type of card will be issued." It is no secret that in order to gain

access to a U.S. mili-tary installation, or a U.S. government computer, the CAC card is essential. Therefore, exactly who is in possession of the card is ex-tremely important. Park-Hill explained that the card is spe-cifically designed for the use of members of the uniformed services, their fam-ily members, and other authorized personnel. Her office handles the needs of those individuals who must have CAC card access. Wheth-er new to USAG Dae-gu and Area IV, or a long time member of the community,

it isn't difficult to become confused over the issuance of a CAC card or a regular identification card. According to Park-Hill, "The differ-ence between a CAC card and a regu-lar I.D. card is the Computer Access Card determines user eligibility for computer access. Based on the indi-vidual's status, the CAC card further provides other privileges as well. The identification card (I.D.) on the other hand, does not allow for computer ac-cess, but it does provide eligible fami-ly members access to other privileges. Addressing the amount of time it takes to have a card processed, Park-Hill said, "The average “wait time” to have an I.D. card made depends on what the individual's particu-

lar needs will be. It could take from five to fifteen minutes. You cannot get a new CAC card in 10 minutes if you just want to change you picture on the CAC card. Situations that al-low for the renewal of a card could include if the CAC card is torn or damaged, if the individual's appear-ance has changed. For example, if the person has gained or lost weight or displays significant hair loss." Further addressing the processing of the card, Park-Hill stated, "Some of the things that can cause a delay in a person get-ting their card processed sometimes include if the person is not found in the system, and or may not have the correct documentation that when they come in." Such documentation, according to the site manager answers the ques-tion of what the individual is doing and why. "The individual must have two forms of identification. If you are a Korean, those two forms must be translated. If the CAC card has been lost, the individual must report the loss to the appropriate Military Police (MP) officials, then go to the unit and have a memorandum drafted. That memorandum will require the sig-nature of a lieutenant colonel or GS-14. A report of the lost or stolen card must be obtained from the MP offi-cials. They will also stamp the memo-randum," Park-Hill said. As a host of other documents --pass-port, driver's license, birth certificate, all may be necessary, a good rule of thumb is to call 768-7000 in advance for any additional information or for further clarification. Identification card assistance is in Bldg. 1307, di-rectly across from HQ USAG Daegu on Camp Henry. x



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

Chaplain (Lt. Col) Daniel S. [email protected], 738-3009

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

Area III and USAG Humphreys Chaplains

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

Chaplain (Maj.) Steven H. [email protected], 754-7042

Area I and USAG Red Cloud Chaplain

Chaplain (Capt.) David [email protected] 732-6169

Area IV and USAG Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Sun C. ‘Charlie’ [email protected], 764-4192

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

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

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

Mision Pentecostal Hispana Sunday 1 p.m. Hannam Village Chapel

United Pentecostal Sunday 1 p.m. Memorial Chapel

KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel

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

Episcopal Sunday 11 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

Catholic Services

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

Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel

Latter-day Saints worship POC: [email protected]

Daegu

SundayCollective Protestant 9 a.m. Walker ChapelCatholic Mass 10:30 a.m. Walker ChapelMulti-Cultural Gospel 12:30 a.m. Walker ChapelChurch of Christ 11:00 a.m. Walker Chapel Annex Contemporary 6 p.m. Walker ChapelYouth Ministry 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

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

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

FridayLDS 6:30 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex

Saturday (1st of each month)Men of the Morning Calm 7:45 a.m. Walker Chapel

Camp Carroll

SundayCollective Protestant 10 a.m. Camp Carroll ChapelCatholic Mass 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll Chapel

Thursday KATUSA Service 6 p.m. Camp Carroll Chapel


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

Liturgical ProtestantSunday 10 a.m. Hovey Chapel

Gospel Sunday 10:15 a.m. Memorial Chapel

COGIC Sunday 1:00 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

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

PWOCWednesday 9:30 a.m. West Casey Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 11:30 a.m. West Casey ChapelSunday 3 p.m. Stanley Chapel

Latter-day SaintsSunday 1:30 p.m. West Casey Chapel

Traditional ProtestantSunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel

Spanish 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Chapel Next 4 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Korean Worship Wed 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

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

KATUSA Bible Study 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

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

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

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

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

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YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea - At most gas stations in the United States, there are three types of gas one can purchase. Almost everyone knows that high-end vehicles run on high-octane fuel. While a sports car can run on the cheaper gas, many know that putting lower end fuel into the tank can result in lesser performance.

This same principle also applies to professional athletes who fuel their bodies with the highest quality food available.

Sgt. 1st Class Dusten Asplin, the Eighth Army master fitness trainer, compares Soldiers to professional athletes who are required to perform at top levels. He says part of the solution for Soldier athletes to attain peak performance is physical training. The other part is nutrition.

"Eating well is important because the body is like a machine," Asplin says. "Soldiers need to intake proper fuel to operate efficiently."

In order to achieve the best results, Asplin says one should consume meals regularly and throughout the day. He says that Soldiers often are required to conduct physical training, including PT tests, before breakfast.

"If you go to Physical Readiness Training (PRT) without eating anything, then you are running on an empty tank," explains Asplin.

Asplin adds that Soldiers often eat dinner the night prior to conducting PRT and may have little nutrition before PRT. This results in a six-hour or greater fasting period. In turn, one's body has less than the ideal amount

of fuel to conduct physical training, thus resulting in potential inefficiency.

Capt. Rachel E. Morgans, 65th Medical Brigade sports dietitian, advises Soldier athletes to fuel up an hour before a workout with foods that are high in carbohydrates. Morgans says carbohydrate is muscle's preferred energy source and can be found in grains, cereals, and fruits.

Just as fueling prior to a workout is important, Morgans says "refuel within 30-60 minutes to get the most out of your workout.”

Consuming protein and carbohydrate within this window is vital because it ensures one is optimally

fueled for the next workout, along with repairing and rebuilding muscle tissue.

Morgans explains that more isn't always better, especially when it comes to certain nutrients.

"Many people don't realize that our bodies can only utilize about 20 grams of dietary protein to build muscle at a given time," says Morgans. "If we eat more than that at once we will either use it for energy, or if we don't need any more energy, convert it to fat."

To maximize muscle building, Morgans says spread protein throughout the day by fueling every three to five hours with a balanced meals or snack. For example, cherry tomatoes and nuts, fruit and peanut butter, cheese and crackers, or low fat yogurt with fruit.

In addition to fueling the body with solids, hydration

is a key component to proper nutrition. According to Field Manual 7-22, "Ensuring that Soldiers are properly hydrated and receive regular, adequate nutrition is a good way to prevent the onset of heat injuries. Water is the preferred hydration fluid before, during and after physical training activities."

While Soldiers are unlikely to suffer from heat injuries during the winter months, Morgans says it is possible to suffer an injury due to dehydration.

"Water is the first limiting factor for athletes,” says Morgans. “If you're dehydrated, you're behind the curve.”

Most Soldiers Athletes need between three and four liters of water a day. Water intake should be limited to no greater than 1.5 quarts per hour, per FM 7-22.

Fueling for excellence: why the foods you choose matterStory by Cpl. Lee, HosuEigth Army Public Affairs Office

A Soldier stationed at Yongsan Garrison picks out some fresh fruit during a recent grocery shopping excursion at the post commissary. Health conscious servicemembers can chose from a variety of health foods to balance their meals to help fuel them toward health lifestyles.


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