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MAY 4, 2012 Volume 10, Issue 28 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea www.army.mil/korea
WELCOME TO KOREA: Special Edition of the Morning Calm
Korea-wide Road Map P20Korean Traffic Signs P29Incheon Airport Guide P36
Navigation Tips for Newcomers
OVERVIEW
Welcome P02Education P04Housing P06In-processing P19FMWR P33 Religious Support P39
USAG Red Cloud P08USAG Yongsan P14USAG Humphreys P16USAG Daegu P22
Radio and TV P12 Map of Korea P20Korean War History P24Demilitarized Zone P27Traffic Signs P29 Airport Guide P36
GARRISONS MAPS & GUIDES
Learn Korean P35P37
Medical Care Facilities
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PAGE 2 WELCOME EDITION www.army.mil/korea WELCOME TO KOREA
Online Resources
The Armys Assignment of ChoiceThe Morning Calm
Published by the United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office
USAG-RED CLOUD Commander: Col. Hank Dodge
Public Affairs Officer: Kevin JacksonPublic Affairs NCOIC: Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth
Editor/Writer: Franklin FisherStaff Writer: Cpl. Lee Jae-gwang
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CI Officer: Jane LeeStaff Writers: Staff Sgt. Cody Harding Cpl. Choi Sung-il
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USAG-HUMPHREYS Commander: Col. Joseph P. Moore
Public Affairs Officer: Edward JohnsonCI Officer: Steven Hoover
Staff Writers: W. Wayne Marlow, Cpl. Han, Jae-ho.Intern: Mary Kim
Contributing writer: Rakendra Moore
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CI Officer: Mary GrimesStaff Writers: Pfc. Bang Bong-joo, Pfc Jeong Hyuk-soo
Interns: Kang Eun-byeol, Choi Kyoung-jae
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USAG Yongsan children sail the high seas during a Vacation Bible School at South Post Chapel. The number of command sponsored family members in Korea is expected to grow in the coming years. Existing infrastructure will allow for more command-sponsored positions. A phased program will synchronize further increases in family authorizations with the expansion of necessary infrastructure. This phased approach ensures that the appropriate level of necessary services, such as education and medical care, are in place as the number of family members increases. To download this or other photos from the U.S. Army in Korea visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea Photo by the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Public Affairs Office
Welcome to the Republic of Korea. Whether this is your first time on the peninsula or a return assignment, you can look forward to a rewarding tour of duty in the Land of the Morning Calm.
You are joining a proud line of military professionals who helped the Republic of Korea become a booming world economic power and one of our strongest allies. You are a part of our Good Neighbor Program and the way you interact with our Korean friends makes a real difference in the strength of our Alliance. Every Servicemember, civilian, contractor and family member stationed in Korea represents the United States. Treat our Korean friends as you would want to be treated.
Korea is an ancient nation with a rich 5,000-year history. The people of the Republic of Korea have developed this nation into a vibrant economy that competes in the international arena with the 13th largest Gross Domestic Product in the world, and the largest ship building facility found anywhere.
For both newcomers and returnees to Korea, youll see a move toward the best the Army has to offer. You can count on your local MWR, services units and USO to help you look forward to a personally and professionally rewarding experience in the Land of the Morning Calm. Please take advantage of the many trips and tours to better understand the wonderful culture of our Korean ally.
From your first day in Korea, youll become a part of a new vision of making life better for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
United States Forces Korea is in the midst of a transformation that is turning Quonset huts into memories and is committed to providing modern facilities on consolidated bases in just a few short years. Service programs here are also improving to match the new facilities. The construction of new Army
family housing, a robust facility renovation program, and rapidly expanding family support services have all contributed significantly to Korea becoming a sought after assignment of choice, and rest assured, the best is yet to come.
In recent years, community members and senior leaders gathered together to sign the Army Family Covenant. That promise is our guarantee to provide a quality of life commensurate with the service of our great Soldiers and family members. Leaders here remain fully committed to this covenant and assure you that they will continue to support and expand programs and facilities to support our Soldiers, families and our Civilian workforce. We are playing a large role in the Armys effort to make Korea one of the best possible assignments, where families are welcome.
Our families are in many ways the true selfless servants to our Army and our nation. With that in mind, we are continually improving the quality of life here and are wholly embracing the Army Family Covenant and the valuable programs available to Soldiers and families at every garrison in Korea. We are here for you and your family so you can focus on your mission.
The realignment of United States Forces Korea and the transformation at USAG Humphreys and USAG Daegu is one of the largest transformational efforts in the history of our Army. All of our garrisons have accomplished a tremendous amount of major construction projects, force protection initiatives and, most importantly, they have greatly increased the readiness and improved the quality of life for our Soldiers and families.
As exemplified by the photos on these pages, we are entering a new era, one that has opened the door to some of the finest housing and support services found anywhere in the Army.
We trust you will find it to be the tour of a lifetime.
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Left, Zach Brainard, 4th Chemical Company participates in the 10-kilometer mountain bike race at Casey Garrison. Above right, a performer at the Yangju Byeolsandaenori parades around the plaza before the mask dance performance begins. The more than 200-year-old Yangju Byeolsandaenori is designated as Important Intangible Cultural Property Number 2. Bottom right, heavy equipment has been a continual sight on Camp Humphreys, home of the largest construction project in the history of the Department of Defense
Left, youth soccer players get their kicks during a game on camp Humphreys. Right, Korean traditional dancers take to the streets of Yongsan Garrison during the Yongsan Fall Festival.
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PAGE 4 WELCOME EDITION www.army.mil/korea EDUCATION & SCHOOLS
Korea DistrictSuperintendents Office U.S. Eighth Army Garrison, Yongsan Email: [email protected]: (DSN) 738-6826From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7918-5922Web Site: http://www.korea.pac.dodea.edu
Casey Elementary School Camp Casey, DongducheonEmail: [email protected]: (DSN) 730-6444From the U.S.: 011-82-31-869-6444Web Site: http://www.casey-es.pac.dodea.edu
CT Joy Elementary School Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae Email: principal_*[email protected]: (DSN) 762-5466/5477From the U.S.: 011-82-55-540-5466Web Site: http://www.ctjoy-es.pac.dodea.edu
Daegu American School Camp George Email: [email protected] Phone: (DSN) 768-9501From the U.S.: 011-82-53-473-4354http://www.daegu-un.pac.dodea.edu
Daegu High SchoolCamp WalkerEmail: [email protected]: (DSN) 768-9501From the U.S.:011-82-53-473-4354http://www.korea.pac.dodea.edu/DHS/
Humphreys American School Humphreys Garrison Email: PRINCIPAL_*[email protected]: (DSN) 753-6313From the U.S.: 011-82-31-690-6313http://www.humphreys-es.pac.dodea.edu
Osan Elementary School Osan Air Base Email: [email protected]: (DSN) 784-6912From the U.S.: 011-82-31-661-6912http://www.osan-es.pac.dodea.edu
Osan High School Osan Air BaseEmail: [email protected]: DSN 784-9076/9098/9096From the U.S.: 011-82-31-661-9098http://www.osan-hs.pac.dodea.edu
Seoul Elementary School U.S. Army Garrison YongsanPrincipal: Dr. Catherine YuricaEmail: PRINCIPAL_*[email protected]: DSN 736-4613/5978From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7916-4613Web Site: http://www.seoul-es.pac.dodea.edu
Seoul High School U.S. Army Garrison YongsanPrincipal: Mr. Richard SchlueterEmail: [email protected] Phone: DSN 738-5265/8140From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7918-5265http://www.seoul-hs.pac.dodea.edu
Seoul Middle School U.S. Army Garrison YongsanPrincipal: Mr. David DingesEmail: [email protected] Phone: (DSN) 736-7337/7364From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7916-7337/7364http://www.seoul-ms.pac.dodea.edu
All new families are encouraged to register as soon as they arrive. In Seoul go to the Community Services Building, Bldg. 4106, located across the street from Dragon Hill Lodge and adjacent to Popeyes. For schools other than Seoul, you will take all paperwork directly to the school office to register your students.
The registration offices will require that certain specific items be presented to register your children . You will need to bring a copy of the sponsors orders, the students immunization records, identification cards and date of estimated return to States or extension (if applicable).
You must also have sponsor and student social security numbers. Children entering grades kindergarten or first should show a birth certificate or passport. All children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old by Oct. 31.
If your child is not included on your orders, a copy of the Family Entry Approval will also be necessary.
Navy personnel must contact the Personnel Services Detachment to acquire a letter stating the names of the children accompanying them. The telephone number of the Seoul registrar is DSN 738-7707. An alternate number to obtain information regarding the schools is the Korea District Superintendents Office at DSN 738-5922.
Department of Defense Dependent Schools
Graduation & Beyond
Seoul School Bus Transportation
Off-post residents should register for school bus transportation at the same
time you register for school. School bus registration is located in Building 4106, with
the school registrar. For information, call DSN 738-5032.
Seoul American Elementary SchoolWith classes in grades preschool to fifth grade,
a staff of 113 and 1,200 students, Seoul American Elementary School is one of the largest elementary schools in the Pacific Region.
Known for its extensive curriculum program, SAES also offers programs for special needs
students, counseling, enrichment, English as a Second Language, Korean Immersion, Host
Nation Culture, computer, media, art, music and physical education programs.
SAES offers a Sure Start program for four-year old children identified as at risk for educational success.
This program is similar to the Head Start program implemented in many of the
school districts in the United States.
Seoul American Elementary School will start at 8 a.m. and will dismiss at 2:15 p.m. Students in K thru fifth grade are required to remain at school during the lunch period.
For information, visit www.seoul-es.pac.dodea.edu or call the school at DSN 736-4613. Principals office: 736-4613/5978.
Seoul American Middle SchoolSeoul American Middle serves approximately
600 students in grades 6-8. A staff of 62 dedicated to the academic growth of all students provides an age appropriate program designed to meet the needs of middle school students.
Seoul American Middle School starts at 8 a.m. and dismisses at 2:35 p.m.
There are two lunches, noon-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-1:00 p.m.; students are required to remain on the school campus during lunch. For information, visit www.seoul-ms.pac.dodea.edu. Principals office: 736-7364.
Seoul American High SchoolSeoul American High School has an enrollment
of approximately 700 students in grades nine through 12 and a staff of 74.
SAHS offers a curriculum designed to fit
the college bound student including advanced placement courses, a Professional Technical Studies program, CISCO Academy I and II, Computer Service and Support, and an Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program.
There are new courses in reading, algebra support, and Chinese. Seoul American High School will begin classes at 7:55 a.m., and conclude at 2:40 p.m. Lunch is from 12:30 1:10 p.m. Principals office: 738-5265/5261.
For info, visit www.seoul-hs.pac.dodea.edu.
Humphreys American SchoolHumphreys American School is located on
USAG-Humphreys in nearby Pyongtaek City. The school opened in 2002 for grades K to 6. HAS began accepting middle school students, grades 7and 8, in 2008.
There are approximately 600 students in this fast growing community. Students will also receive art, music, physical education, computer technology, and host nation instruction.
There is special education, English as a Second Language and Enrichment Program for those students who qualify. A counselor and nurse will be on the staff.
Registration takes place in the schools office throughout the year. Bus registration also is completed in the school office. Principal: Joyce Diggs (753-6313). Contact: 753-6313. For information, visit www.humphrey-es.pac.dodea.edu.
Osan American Elementary School Osan American Elementary School is located
on Osan Air Base, Songtan, Pyongtaek City. The school hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
There are approximately 375 students enrolled in Osan American Elementary School.
OAES offers the core curriculum and in addition provides English as a Second Language, Gifted Education, services for learning-impaired and communication-impaired students, art, music, physical education and Korean Culture. Extra-curricular activities are offered two days a week. Access to technology education is presented in one of two computer labs for preschool to grade six.
Registration takes place throughout the year in the main office. (784-6912) Bus registration is held in the high school.
Principals office: 784-6912.
Osan American Middle/High School Osan American High School provides education
for 360 students, grades seven through 12. School hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Students are bussed from USAG Humphreys to Osan American High School. Osan American High School also offers a full academic program to include computer service and support technology classes for students. There
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Army Adult Education Centers
Camp Carroll (USAG Daegu) ...............765-7702Camp Henry (USAG Daegu) ................768-6693Camp Hovey .........................................730-5161
Camp Stanley .......................................732-5543K-16 ......................................................741-6051USAG-Casey ........................................730-6859USAG-Humphreys ................................753-8901USAG-Red Cloud .................................732-7015USAG Yongsan.....................................723-8098
Universities & Colleges
Central Texas CollegeCamp Carroll (USAG Daegu) ...............765-8346 USAG-Humphreys ................................753-8911 USAG Yongsan.....................................723-4961USAG-Red Cloud .................................732-6772
University of MarylandCamp Carroll (USAG Daegu) ...............765-7728Camp Henry & K2 (USAG Daegu) .......768-7857Camp Hovey .........................................730-5160Camp Long ...........................................721-3452Camps Stanley/Kyle .............................732-5543Chinae ..................................................762-5385 K-16 ......................................................741-6525Kunsan AB ............................................782-7924Osan AB ...............................................784-3252USAG-Casey ........................................730-6852 USAG-Humphreys ................................753-8915USAG-Red Cloud .................................732-7134USAG Yongsan.....................................723-7141
University of PhoenixCamp Henry (USAG Daegu) ................768-8094 Osan AB ...............................................784-5664USAG Humphreys ................................753-8920USAG Yongsan.....................................723-7807
Troy UniversityUSAG Yongsan.....................................723-7508
is an Air Force JROTC program.Registration takes place throughout the year in
the main office. Telephone number: 784-9076 Bus registration takes place in the Bus Registration Office in the high school. Principals office: 784-9076/9098/9096.
Daegu American SchoolDaegu American School, located at Camp
George, is a unit school providing education for Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. Daegu High School is located on Camp Walker.
The estimated enrollment for both schools is 650 students. The school hours are from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration is done at the DAS offices during school hours. DAS offers JROTC for 8-12 graders and a full slate of extracurricular activities for students in every grade.
Contact the Student Transportation Office, 768-7722/6301, for information on bus routes and registration.
Principals office: 768-9501/9543/9531 . For information, visit www.daegu-un.pac.dodea.edu.
C. T. Joy Elementary SchoolC. T. Joy Elementary School is the smallest
DoDDS-Korea school. It is located at the U. S. Navy Support Base at Chinhae. There are 35 students enrolled in Kindergarten to 8th grade.
Itinerant special education teachers, a school psychologist, information specialist and technology
personnel complement and support the educational program. Principals office: 762-5466/5477. Visit www.ctjoy-es.pac.dodea.edu.
The Army Continuing Education System vision is to revolutionize and lead Department of Defense education and spearhead a lifelong learning culture to strengthen a mission ready force.
The ACES mission is to vigorously promote lifelong learning opportunities to sharpen the competitive edge of the Army by providing and managing quality self-development programs and services.
Education programs and services are delivered in Korea through five Army Education Centers, Camps Red Cloud, Casey, Yongsan, Humphreys and Henry and four Army Learning Centers, Camps Stanley, Hovey, K-16 and Carroll.
Education services are available for active duty military and their adult family members; members of the RC and their adult family members; military retirees, or survivors of retirees and their adult family members; DACs, other federal employees, retirees, U.S. contractors whose contracts include such services and programs, local nationals whose employment considerations include such services and programs and their adult family fembers.
Adult family members may participate on an equal basis for ACES services for Soldiers, family members, sister services and DoD civilians.
Army Continuing Education System
SCHOOL MUSICAL: Humphreys American School students perform holiday classic songs during the HAS Musical at the USAG-Humphreys Community Activity Center.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: School-aged children have access to a full-range of after-school activities, including youth sports, Scouting, free movies and a variety of modern recreational facilities.
Casey Elementary SchoolThe first-ever Department of Defense Education
Activity school opened in Warrior Country here Aug. 30, 2010 for about 325 students in the Sure Start through eighth grade. A second wing opened in August 2011 increasing the schools maximum capacity to about 500.
Casey Elementary School starts at 7:55 a.m. and dismisses at 2:35 p.m. for kindergarten through eighth grade students. Sure Start students attend from 8 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
CES offers the core curriculum in addition to providing English as a Second Language, Gifted Education, services for learning impaired and communication-impaired students, and Korean culture. Middle school students can choose among applied technology, art, band, drama, math lab, physical education, Read 180, Spanish and yearbook for electives.
Registration takes place throughout the school year in the main office. Visit the Student Transportation Office in room 214 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to register for the bus. For more information, call 730-6411.
Principal: Shelly Kennedy, 730-6444, [email protected]. For more information, visit www.casey-es.pac.dodea.edu.
Services provided:1. Soldier Development Programs: Functional Academic Skills Training,
High School Completion Program and English-as-a-Second Language.2. Self-Development Programs: Leaders skill enhancement courses,
Postsecondary programs, Sevicemembers Opportunity Colleges and GoArmyEd.3. Tuition Assistance and Financial Assistance: Active duty receives $250
per semester hour up to $4,500 each Fiscal Year. 4. Academic Counseling: Learning Goals and GI Bill. 5. Testing Services: Army personnel testing, academic testing, DANTES
testing, certification testing and TABE testing.6. Multi-Learning Facilities: Multimedia computers with Internet access to
support collaborative learning, access to Army correspondence course programs, Access to self-development courses and preparation for NCOES training and access to online college programs.
Korea Region Postsecondary undergraduate programs include the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and Central Texas College Pacific Far East campus. University of Phoenix and Troy University provide graduate level degree programs. Degree level and programs vary by installation. Professional certification and licensing examinations are available in many specialty areas.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Approximately 2,300 students are enrolled at Seoul American Elementary School, Seoul American Middle School and Seoul American High School. FACING PAGE: Seoul American Middle School 2008 class photo.
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Army Family HousingAccompanied, command-sponsored personnel
are housed in Army Family Housing.When you in-process at the housing office, your
name will be placed on the appropriate waiting list for your rank and family composition. Placement on the waiting list will be based on your eligibility date, normally the date you departed your previous duty station.
The bedroom requirements are determined by the size of your family. Couples with no children or with one child are eligible for two-bedroom units. Sponsors with two children are authorized three-bedroom units and families with three or more children are authorized a four-bedrooms unit.
Family housing is normally available upon arrival except for four- and five-bedroom requirements.
Families with a requirement of four bedrooms or more may voluntarily accept a unit with fewer bedrooms than they are authorized. This may significantly decrease the waiting time for quarters; however, keep in mind that you will be considered adequately housed for the remainder of your tour, if you elect to do this.
The Housing Office provides travel decisions for concurrent travel (family housing available within 60 days of arrival), deferred travel (housing available within 140 days of arrival) and non-concurrent travel (housing available after 140 days of arrival).
For information on housing travel status or availability of family housing, contact your local housing office.
Off-Post HousingOff-post housing is plentiful and consists of high-
rise, mid- and low-rise apartments, villas, duplexes and some single homes. Civilian employees are required to reside off post except for positions designated as key and essential. For active-duty military, regardless of service, you can only reside off post if adequate government quarters for your rank and family size are not available. You will then be
given a certificate of non-availability and authorization to seek economy quarters.
Regardless if you are military or civilian, do not enter into a lease agreement without processing through the Housing Referral Office.
Unaccompanied Personnel HousingUnaccompanied personnel are normally assigned
to Unaccompanied Personnel Housing on post.These facilities consist of newly renovated
barracks, bachelor enlisted quarters, senior enlisted quarters and bachelor officer quarters.
Unaccompanied personnel are required to reside in on-post government quarters if space is available for their rank. Only when UPH is full will servicemembers be given a certificate of non-availability and be authorized to reside off post. For additional information on UPH, call 738-5506.
Living Quarters AllowanceLQA is a tax-free allowance paid to civilian
employees recruited from the U.S. in order to substantially offset the cost for suitable permanent housing while stationed in Korea. LQA covers the cost of rent and utilities. Most civilian employees assigned to Korea live off-post in modern, spacious apartments. Upon arrival to Korea employees will meet with the Garrison housing office and receive assistance in finding just the right home.
Welcome to Korea, your home away from homeArmy Housing:
By USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
Veterinary services are on Yongsan from the 129th Medical Detachment and in USAG Daegu at the Camp Walker 106th Med. Det. Vet Clinic. All basic shots are provided at a nominal cost.
If you are bringing your pets, you must have:
Health Certificate, less than 10 days old. The original plus two copies. Rabies Certificate (the original plus two copies). The vaccination must be current and at least 30 days old.
Red Cloud........................... 732-9342Yongsan .............................. 738-3211Humphreys ......................... 753-7356Daegu/Camp Henry ............ 768-7009(off-post referral) ................. 768-8116Daegu/Camp Carroll ........... 765-7823
Housing Offices
Moving with Pets
Animals arriving without a current rabies vaccination or one that is less than 30 days old will be quarantined at the owners expense for up to 30 days. Bill of Lading or Certificate of Excess Baggage with original signature (if the animal is traveling unaccompanied). For more information, call the Yongsan clinic at 738-5145, or the Daegu clinic at 764-4858. From the United States, call 011-82-505-number.
The Osan Veterinary Treatment Facility and Animal Shelter is also available at 031-661-6614, Bldg. 766 at Osan Air Base, www.51services.com/vet.html.
The largest construction project in the history of the Department of Defense is underway on Camp Humphreys. Building new living quarters for families and single Soldiers is a command priority as U.S. Forces Korea prepares to move from Seoul, and areas north of the city, to Camp Humphreys . Housing units like those pictured here, under construction on Camp Humphreys, are designed to give Soldiers and families a sense of normalcy and community with every modern amenity one would expect to find in the States while living overseas. U.S. Army photo by Edward N. Johnson
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ARMY FAMILY HOUSING: Tower, or high rise style family housing on Humphreys and other Korea installations, provides ample living space for an average American family while being conveniently located to post amenities. Hannam Village and Burke Towers at USAG Yongsan and family housing in Daegu follow this style. Housing under construction at Humphreys Garrison has also been developed to meet the needs of families by providing high-rise design with a Main Street USA feel. Camp Humphreys (top) is also currently the site of the largest construction project in Department of Defense history.
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United States Army Garrison Red CloudCAMP CASEY U.S. Army Garrison Red
Cloud is located in and around Uijeongbu, a city of more than 430,000 people, about 40 minutes north of Seoul. Camps Stanley and Jackson are also located in Uijeongbu. Area I also known as Warrior Country is the U.S. Army community north of Seoul and is newly command-sponsored with many advantages for young Families.
USAG Casey is also a part of the Red Cloud Garrison command. The Casey Garrison enclave includes Camps Castle North, Hovey and Mobile. The Casey enclave is located in and around Dongducheon, a city of more than 96,000.
USAG Red Cloud recently won its first-ever Army Communities of Excellence Award, given to military communities that operate at a level of excellence. The garrison was awarded an ACOE honorable mention, and is one of 12 Army garrisons worldwide to receive the ACOE recognition this year.
The USAG Red Cloud Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation services are Second to None with outstanding recreational opportunities for Soldiers, civilians and families living in Warrior Country the area north of Seoul.
FMWR ClubsMitchells Club is the place to go for lunch and
dinner or an evening of fun and entertainment on Camp Red Cloud. A lunch buffet is offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., weekdays. Patrons can also order from the menu. A brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sundays.
Camp Stanley operates the popular Reggies, which serves lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Gateway Club on Camp Casey is the hot spot for all of Warrior Country. It boasts Primos Express with sandwiches, wraps, desserts and more, and Java Caf, featuring Starbucks gourmet coffee. It also offers a pizza and pasta buffet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., weekdays. The rock never stops with DJ sounds and live entertainment.
The Warriors Club at Camp Casey is another hot spot for food, featuring Black Angus steaks in the Redwood Steak House. Naps Barbecue on the opposite side of the club offers southern-style beef, chicken and pork barbecue.
The Iron Triangle is well worth a visit for anyone making the drive to Camp Hovey. It offers a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., weekdays, and its signature Hovey Burger the best burger in Warrior Country.
FMWR BowlingThere are four bowling centers offering a
variety of tournaments, league play and open bowling, not to mention snack shops serving its famous Hot Stuff Pizza to Mean Genes bowling cuisine of burgers, fries, pizza and more.
The Casey Bowling Center is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, including holidays. Bowling is available in Red Cloud Lanes from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
The Camp Stanley Bowling Center is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., weekdays, and from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The Camp Hovey Bowling Center is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday.
FMWR GolfIf golf is your thing, then Warrior Country is
the place to be with two nine-hole golf courses the Indianhead Golf Course on Camp Casey and Willows Golf Course on Camp Red Cloud. Adult lessons are free on a first-come, first-serve basis on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at Willows Golf Course and from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Indianhead Golf Course.
FMWR Physical FitnessWarrior Country is known peninsula-wide
for its outstanding sports and fitness programs. There are eight physical fitness centers, four swimming pools (three indoor), multiple ball fields and outdoor courts.
FMWR LibrariesAdults and children alike can take advantage
of one of the four FMWR libraries at Camps Casey, Hovey, Red Cloud and Stanley that offer DVD movies and Internet access, in addition to a wide selection of books, magazines and newspapers.
FMWR Community Activity CentersUSAG Red Cloud operates four Community
Activity Centers. Each CAC offers free Internet and Wi-Fi access, video gaming and music rooms, a wide variety of tours, games, tournaments and outdoor recreation activities from low to high energy adventure sports. They also offer pool tournaments, plastic model-building, remote-controlled car competitions, shopping and amusement park trips and deep-sea fishing. The Casey Paintball Field has proven to be particularly popular and scuba
diving certification classes are also available.Patrons who desire something more thrilling
can visit the Casey Go-Kart Track. They must be at least 12 years old and 58 inches tall to ride a car. Younger patrons who are at least 40 inches tall may ride in a two-seater with an adult.
FMWR Arts and CraftsArts and Crafts shops continue to provide
patrons with an opportunity to learn new skills, such as ceramics, hobby crafts, model building, framing and more.
FMWR Entertainment DivisionThe Entertainment Division delivers a variety
of live entertainment, such as the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, Montgomery Gentry, Cirque Dreams, Sesame Street and others. It also plans numerous special events throughout the year, such as the upcoming reggae vibes of Mystic roots. A major event for Area I is the award winning Fourth of July celebration.
Child, Youth and School ServicesCYSS programs and facilities are growing
to accommodate the increasing number of families arriving in Warrior Country as part of tour normalization.
New community playgrounds were built adjacent to Camp Caseys Army Community Service, the Gateway Club and the Carey Fitness Center. Camp Red Cloud got a new one next to their swimming pool.
In addition, the first-ever Child Development Center for children four-weeks old through kindergarten opened on Camp Casey in 2011. A School-Age Center for children in 1st through 5th grade, along with a Youth Center for older children also opened in bldg. 2475 last year. A School-Age Center/Youth Center also opened in bldg. 3 on Camp Red Cloud in 2011.
FMWR Army Community ServiceArmy Community Service, which was
re-accredited in 2011, offers a vast array of quality of life programs in its main center in bldg. 2451 on Camp Casey. Ongoing classes in personal finance, job search/resume writing, career assessment, relocation assistance, VISA and passport application process, volunteer opportunities, parenting, healthy relationships, stress, anger and communication skills, and more are offered at ACS locations at Camps Casey, Red Cloud and Stanley.
For more information, visit FMWR at http://www.mwrkorea.com.
Community Profile
Commander: Col. Hank DodgeCommand Sgt. Major: CSM Nidal SaeedDeputy: Raymond Myers
Location: Uijeongbu, South Korea
Population: 430,000
History: Located at the tip of the spear, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I is forward deployed against the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The garrison operates and manages base operations at U.S. Army installations north of Seoul Camps Casey, Hovey, Mobile and the Rodriguez Live Fire Range in the north and Camps Jackson, Red Cloud and Stanley in the south. The area referred to as Warrior Country is the New Place to Live, Work and Play with the arrival of more than 2,200 family members in the past two years. Its mission-driven vision is to monitor the pulse of and improve the quality of life in the community for our Soldiers, Civilians and families.
Key Facilities:
Casey Lodge .............................730-4247Red Cloud Lodge.......................732-6818ACS Camp Casey .....................730-3107ACS Camp Red Cloud...............732-7779
Emergency Numbers:
Emergency (on-post) .......................... 911Emergency (off-post) .......................... 119
Emergency Hot Lines
Abandoned Spouse ...................730-3635Spouse/Child Abuse (on-post) ............153 (off post) .... 0505-764-5997Sexual Assault (on post) .....................158 (off post) .... 0505-764-5700
Military Fire Dept.
Camp Stanley ............................732-5660Camp Casey ..............................730-2089Camp Red Cloud .......................732-6617
Military Police
Camp Stanley ...................732-5310/5319Camp Casey .....................730-4417/4418Camp Red Cloud ..............732-6693/6027
Troop Medical Center
Camp Stanley ............................732-5313Camp Casey ..............................730-4336Camp Red Cloud .......................732-6011
Military & Family Life Consultant
Camp Hovey .................... 010-5850-7521Casey Garrison................ 010-8691-3666Red Cloud Garrison ......... 010-3147-0756
DPW Emergency Work Orders
Camp Casey ..............................730-3724Camps Red Cloud/Stanley ........732-7714
American Embassy....................721-4114
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Clockwise from top) Children take part in a ceremony marking completion of a newly renovated building at the Casey Elementary School; a Soldier with 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade clears a hurdle on his way to earning a gold medal during the eighth Army Track and Field Championship held at Camp Casey; a sniper from 2nd Infantry Divisions 72nd Armor regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, gets in position during sniper training at Montana Range; a singer with the 2nd Infantry Division Band belts outs songs during an outdoor rock-jazz concert on Camp Red Cloud; a pirate collects her treasure during Camp Caseys Trunk or Treat Halloween event; a 46th Transportation Company Soldier completes a squat of 270 pounds during the Warrior country Powerlifting Championship; at the AFN Casey broadcast studios, a DJ interviews Area I Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts during their tour of the studios. Photos by Kevin Jackson, Jeffrey Rivers, Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Aird and Pfc. Lee Jae-gwang
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PAGE 10 WELCOME EDITION www.army.mil/korea WELCOME TO KOREA
POST EXCHANGESCamp BonifasBonifas PXMon.-Tue. & Thu. -Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.Wed. & Sun. Closed 734-8584
Camp HoveyHovey PX Mon. -Thu. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 730-5146
USAG DAEGU Camp Walker Main PX Daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 764-4638/4305
Camp Carroll PX Daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. 765-8330
USAG HUMPHREYSExchange Shopping Mall, Bldg. S-400 Daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 753-8291/8297
Suwon PXDaily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 788-5505
Yong In PXTue. - Fri. noon -7 p.m.Sat. noon - 6 p.m., Sun./Mon. Closed741-7445
Camp StanleyStanley PXDaily 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.732-5359
USAG CASEY Casey Main Exchange Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.730-4860/ 4865
Exchange Facilities USAG RED CLOUD PXCRC PX Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.732-9048/6574
USAG YONGSAN MAIN EXCHANGEYongsan Main Post - Main StoreDaily 9 a.m.-8 p.m.724-3088/ 3244
K-16 PX Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.Sat., Sun. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.741-6379
Hannam PX Tue. 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 2 - 8 p.m.Sun. & Mon. Closed, 723-4462 EXPRESS: USAG CASEY ShopetteMon. - Thu. 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6:30 a.m. - 24 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 730-4486
Dragon Valley PX Mon. - Fri. 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.Sat. - Sun. Closed730-4872
702nd Maint PXMon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.,Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. Closed730-3769
Fires Brigade PXMon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat., Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., 730-1352
Casey Mini MallMon. Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 730-3799
Camp Hovey: Hovey Mini MallMon.-Sat. 1000-1900Sun. Closed, 730-2716
USAG DAEGUCamp HenryMon-Sat 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.,Sun. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.768-7562
USAG HUMPHREYSAFH Shoppette Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., 753-8037
3rd MI Shoppette Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.- 11 p.m., 753-8908Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Zoeckler Station ExchangeMon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m.Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m., 754-3626
USAG RED CLOUDCRC Mini MallMon-Sat 1000-1900 , Sun: Closed732-6497
USAG YongsanFour SeasonsDaily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 723-2072/ 2073
Yongsan Main Post ShoppetteDaily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.723-2068
Yongsan South Post ShoppetteDaily 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.738-4154
121 Hospital PXMon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Sat., Sun. Closed737-4475
Camp CoinerMini-MallMon.-Sat. noon -8 p.m./Sun. 2-7 p.m.724-4120/5179
Dragon Hill PXDaily 1 a.m.-midnight738-6090/ 6809
COMMISSARIESUSAG Daegu Camp Walker Commissary Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Closed Monday. 764-4950
USAG Daegu Camp Carroll Commissary Mon.-Tue. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thur.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 730-4452
Humphreys CommissaryMon. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thu. -Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Closed Wednesday, 753-5467/6711
Casey Commissary Tue., Fri.-Sun., 11a.m.-8p.m.Wed.-Thu., 11a.m.-7p.m., Mon. Closed730-4451
Yongsan CommissaryTue. -Thur., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m., Mon. Closed736-3301
Hannam CommissarySun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon., Thur.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Tues. Closed, 723-3892
AAFES THEATERSHenry Theater768-7724/7732
Hovey Theater 730-5169
Stanley Theater 732-5504
Casey Theater 730-4856
Red Cloud Theater 732-7214
Humphreys Movie Theater 753-7716
Yongsan Theater 728-3154
Prepare early for PCS movesalleviate conflicts that may occur with desired packing and pick up dates.
When scheduling dates, customers should remember to: n Avoid scheduling pickup dates on the day their housing lease expires, since this prevents adjustments for unforeseen challenges such as carrier equipment shortages which sometimes occur during this busy time of year. n Avoid changing their scheduled packing and pickup days once made. There is no guarantee they will be able to obtain immediate or near-term alternate dates. n Understand that not everyone will be able to move on the last day of the month due to the many moves occurring during this peak movement season.
As a reminder, certain items cannot be shipped. These items include:n Combustible liquids (certain alcoholic beverages, antifreeze compounds)n Explosives (fireworks, propellants, ammunition)n Compressed gases (fire extinguishers, scuba diving tanks, aerosol cans)n Corrosive liquids (acids, acidic batteries,
Special to the Morning Calm
Personal Property Shipping and Processing Offices experience their peak movement season each year from May through August. During these months, there are as many personal property shipments as the rest of the year combined.
As such, customers are reminded to plan their moves. Customers who are within the 90 days of their Date Expected to Return from Overseas and still do not have reassignment instructions should contact their order-issuing authority in order to expedite processing and issuance of their orders as soon as possible.
Servicemembers, retirees, and DoD employees are advised to make counseling appointments with PPPOs in their area of responsibility immediately upon receipt of PCS/travel orders. In order to obtain desired packing and pick up dates, customers should make counseling appointments at least three weeks in advance to
disinfectants, rust preventing/removing compounds)n Flammables (acetone, ammonia, cleaning fluids, enamel, kerosene, gasoline, propane tanks, enamel, paint, varnish, turpentine)
Pets are another important part of many peoples PCS moves, shipment of pets are the owners responsibility and must be done at the owners expense. Commercial airlines often restrict shipment of pets to certain destinations during summer months due to high temperatures coupled with extended aircraft ground times. Pet owners should coordinate their shipments well in advance of their projected departures with the airlines.
Me m b e r s a r e r e f e r r e d t o t h e Transportation and Travel Its Your Move Army Pamphlet 55-2 on the SDDC home page, www.sddc.army.mil, for further helpful shipping information.
Installation Transportation Offices remain committed to assist you in everything possible to help ensure you have a smooth move.
Early preparation by people moving during the peak movement season will
greatly help. DoD Customers (servicemembers,
retirees and Department of Defense civilians) now enjoy Full Replacement Value protection on most DoD-funded personal property shipments. Under the FRV program, the Transportation Service Provider/Carrier is liable for the greater of $5,000 per shipment or four times the net weight of the shipment (in pounds), up to $50,000.
The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command have published a detailed set of guidelines that governs FRV coverage on its website.
DoD Customers can find the website at http://www.sddc.army.mil/.
Click Full Replacement Value Protection.
Further FRV information can be found on the various Military Claims Offices websites.
For more information, contact the traffic management specialist, at Transportation Branch, Logistics Division, at 738-3466.
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Whether youre looking to spend an afternoon browsing the latest products in a spacious department store or pick up some souvenirs in a traditional Korean market, theres always a place to shop in Korea. For information on all the shopping venues listed (and more) visit www.tour2korea.com
Myeong-dong Shopping District Offers clothes, accessories and shoesSeoul Subway Line 4 Myeongdong Station Exit
Namdaemun Market Offers food, tableware, clothes, jewelry, shoes, eyeglasses, and camerasSeoul Subway Line 4, Hoehyeon Station Exit
Dongdaemun Market Offers clothes (including Hanboks), jewelry, shoes, and sports wearSeoul Subway Line 2 Dongdaemun Stadium Station, or Line 1 or 4 Dongdaemun Station
Insa-dong Offers souvenirs, traditional crafts, and artworksSeoul Subway Line 1, Jonggak Station
Itaewon Offers clothes, shoes, antiques and tailor shopsSeoul Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station Exit 1,2,3
ApgujeongOffers luxury brand boutiques
COEX Mall Underground Shopping Citywww.coexmall.com (English)Exit No. 5 and No. 6 of Samseong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 2) are connected to the COEX Mall.
Seoul Medicine Market Hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Closed first and third Sunday of each month Located near Dongdaemun, Subway Line 1 Jegi Station Exit #2 which is connected to the Seoul Medicine Market
Daegu Medicine Market (Jung-gu Deagu)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (until 5 p.m. during the winter) Saturdays, holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed SundaysFive min from the Banwoldang Subway Station and Jungangno Station
E-MartLocated throughout Korea, E-Mart offers a wide selection of products ranging from electronics, entertainment, apparel, toys, jewelry, grocery, household goods, and more.
Lotte World Shopping Mall and Lotte Mart Adjacent to Lotte World amusement park in Seoul; Lotte Mart contains a Toys R Us. Lotte Department Store is located throughoutthe Korea region. g
U.S. Army photos by Edward N. Johnson
Shopping off post
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Cable Television
Almost every Soldier in the USA has access to cable television, and during your tour in Korea that will be no different.
FMWR operates the Armys only cable television program in the world. This one-of-a-kind quality of life program offers basic and premium service to residents living on Army installations for minimal fees. The price for basic service is $15 a month to cover maintenance and distribution costs. Premium service is $40 monthly.
Basic Service includes, AFN-Pacific, AFN Atlantic, AFN-News, AFN-Sports, AFN Movies, AFN Family, AFN Spectrum, AFN Xtra, The Pentagon News Channel and several local Korean stations, among others. The Premium Package offers a diversified channel line-up that includes movies, sports, and adventure,
We have sign-up locations on each garrison. For additional information and current subscription rates call DSN 738-2288 or visit your local FMWR Cable TV office.
FMWR Cable services are only available on military installations. Authorized viewers residing off-post can take advantage of the AFRTS Direct to Home Service. The necessary equipment to receive this service can be leased from your local AAFES Exchange. For technical assistance, please call 738-2288 (CATV); on Camp Walker, 764-5596.
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Thunder AM Schedule
MondayMdnt News and Commentary1 a.m. Classic Rock4 a.m. Country7 a.m. News and Commentary9 a.m. Sporting News Radio10 a.m. Classic Rock1 p.m. Country4 p.m. News and Commentary5 p.m. Country8 p.m. Sports: Mike & Mike in the Morning9 p.m. NPR Morning Edition10 p.m. Rush Limbaugh11 p.m. Ed Schultz Show
Tuesday Friday Mdnt News and Commentary1 a.m. Classic Rock4 a.m. Country7 a.m. News and Commentary9 a.m. ESPN Sports10 a.m. Classic Rock1 p.m. Country4 p.m. News and Commentary5 p.m. Country8 p.m. Sports: Mike & Mike in the Morning9 p.m. NPR Morning Edition10 p.m. Rush Limbaugh11 p.m. Ed Schultz Show
SaturdayMdnt News and Commentary1 a.m. Classic Rock4 a.m. Country7 a.m. News and Commentary9 a.m. ESPN Sports10 a.m. Talk Radio - Prairie Home Companion11 a.m. Car TalkNoon Classic Rock3 p.m. Classic Rock6 p.m. Country10 p.m. American Country Countdown SundayMdnt American Country Countdown3 a.m. Classic Rock7 a.m. News and Commentary Noon Classic Rock6 p.m. Sporting News Radio8 p.m. Sports Talk - Race Day11 p.m. Sports Talk - Game Time Sat Rewind
AFN The Eagle ScheduleMonday Mdnt Hot AC1 a.m. The Nerve6 a.m. AFN The Eagle10 a.m. Hot AC2 p.m. AFN The Eagle6 p.m. Hot AC8 p.m. Kidd Kraddick in the Morning
Tuesday Friday Mdnt Kidd Kraddick in the MorningSee Monday above from 1 a.m.
Saturday Mdnt Kidd Kraddick in the Morning1 a.m. The Nerve6 a.m. Hot ACNoon Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest4 p.m. Hot AC11 p.m. Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest
Sunday Mdnt Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest3 a.m. The Nerve6 a.m. Hot ACNoon American Country Countdown4 p.m. Hot AC
TV Channel ProgrammingChannel Programming701 AFN|Sports702 AFN|Prime Atlantic703 AFN|Spectrum704 AFN|Prime Pacific705 AFN|News706 AFN|xtra707 Program Guide708 Pentagon Channel709 AFN|Family710 AFN|Movie
Radio FrequenciesLocation AM / FM Chinhae (Chinhae Naval Base) 1512 / 88.5 Daegu (Camp Walker) 1080 / 88.5 Dongducheon (USAG-Casey) 1197 / 88.3 Gunsan (Kunsan Air Base) 1440 / 88.5 Gwangju (Gwangju Air Base) None / 88.5 Pohang (Camp Mujuk) 1512 / None Pyongtaek (USAG-Humphrey) 1440 / 88.3 Seoul (USAG Yongsan) 1530 / 102.7 Songtan (Osan Air Base) 1359 / 88.5 Uijongbu (USAG-Red Cloud) 1161 / 88.5 Waegwan (Camp Carroll) 1080 / 88.5 Wonju (Camp Long) 1440 / 88.3
Tune in to American Forces Network Korea for news, entertainment
Cable TV, provided by Family, Morale, Welfare, Recreation
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United States Army Garrison YongsanWelcome to the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan.
We are one of the top seven Army installations in the world today.
The garrison recently won $150,000 for being the recipient of the 2012 Army Communities of Excellence (Bronze Award).
USAG Yongsan supports Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members with outstanding installation facilities, spacious housing, a 5-star hotel and fantastic restaurants, new first-rate recreational centers and spectacular access to Korean food and culture.
USAG Yongsan serves the largest population of Americans (17,000) in Korea with excellence in installation management and customer support while continuously improving quality of life in the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan community.
If you are a newcomer to Korea, Welcome, said Col. William Huber, garrison commander for USAG Yongsan. The Republic of Korea is a great place to live, work or visit. Whether this is your first tour to Korea or a return assignment, you can look forward to a personally and professionally rewarding experience in the Land of the Morning Calm.
The garrison comprises just over 630 acres located within Yongsan District of Seoul, Koreas capital. Garrison facilities include multiple family housing areas, a large commissary and post exchange, numerous Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities, restaurants, indoor and outdoor sports complexes, a library, a bowling alley, a skateboard park, a miniature golf complex, a hospital, three dental clinics, three Department of Defense Dependent Schools, a
United Service Organization (USO), a child development center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an automotive care center, and a self-service gas station.
The garrison is also home to the Dragon Hill Lodge. The hotel is operated as an Armed Forces Recreation Center by the U.S. Army in support of the mission. The Dragon Hill Lodge is one of four Armed Forces Recreation Centers around the world.
The garrison consists of two main areas, Main Post and South Post, which are physically divided by a four-lane boulevard that links two Seoul neighborhoods. In 2003, garrison officials constructed a two-lane overpass bridge over the boulevard to solve traffic congestion problems.
Collier Community Fitness Center is the communitys primary fitness center. The facility is named in honor of Corporal John Collier, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his service during the Korean War. This sports complex is located on Yongsan South Post and features basketball, racquetball, volleyball, baseball, softball, aerobic, and weight training facilities, and also offers authorized patrons a variety of instructor-lead fitness training programs. The Collier Field House is also used for community events and town hall meetings.
East of the garrison is the commercial shopping district of Itaewon. With its westernized shopping and nightlife, it is a popular place to visit. To the west of Yongsan is the Samgakji subway station and world
famous Yongsan Electronics Market.The USAG Yongsan community is a vibrant
American neighborhood located in the center of the worlds second largest metropolitan area.
Yongsan community members are used to a high quality of life, frequent celebrations, picnics, events and a wide variety of activities.
For example, the Yongsan Arts and Crafts Center is one of the top such facilities in the Army. In 2007, the Army recognized the Arts and Crafts Center as the best. There are all kinds of classes and activities from a digital photography studio to a woodworking shop.
The Yongsan theater program is another major plus for community members. Local actors are always working on the next production to be performed at the Moyer Theatre.
Bowling centers on K-16 Airfield and Yongsan Garr ison offer contests and promotions, league bowling and special events.
The Yongsan chapel community offers a wide variety of workshop options at the South Post Chapel and Memorial Chapel at Yongsan Garrison, and at the K-16 Airfield Chapel located in the Community Activities Center.
The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, as well as the Camp Kim USO constantly offer tour options around Korea and Asia. Because of the nearby Incheon International Airport, Yongsan is a gateway to the rest of Asia.
USAG Yongsan truly is and will continue to be The Community of Choice.
Community Profile
Commander: Col. William P. HuberCommand Sergeant Major: Command Sgt. Maj. John C. JustisDeputy: Henry Paul Stuart
Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Website: http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Population: 21,000 Servicemembers, Civilian Employees, Family Members, contractors, retirees, Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army, Korean military, Korean Service Corps, Korean National Employees.
History: Yongsan Garrison is one of nine Army installations that make up U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan. Yongsan is home to the headquarters of the U.S. military presence in Korea, known as United States Forces Korea, as well as the headquarters for the 8th U.S. Army. At the close of World War II, U.S. forces took over the garrison from occupying Japanese Imperial Army soldiers. The newly formed Republic of Korea government granted U.S. forces permission to use the garrison. During the Korean War, the garrison was abandoned, and then reclaimed. Camp Coiner, covering approximately 50 acres on Yongsan Garrisons northern edge, is named after 2nd Lt. Randall Coiner, a Korean War Silver Star recipient. After the Korean War it served as Koreas primary in-processing facility for Army troops. The 1st Replacement Company serves as the central in-processing and orientation center for U.S. Servicemembers and their families arriving to Korea. The garrison also provides installation support for a U.S. Army leased housing area called Hannam Village, K-16 Airfield, Camp Kim, Camp Market, the Far East District Compound, several remote signal sites, Camp Morse, Sungnam Golf Course, Command Post Tango and Camp Coiner.
Key Facilities:1st Replacement Company.......723-6452Army Community Services ....... 738-7505 Dragon Hill Lodge ..................... 738-2222United Service Organizations... 724-7781U.S. Embassy Association.........738-6124Hospital..................................... 737-5508Postal Service Center................738-4412Equal Employment Opportunity 738-2980Boy Scouts..................................738-6131Girl Scouts...................................736-6131Western Union.............................724-3849Education Center.........................723-8098Directory Assistance....................723-1110
Emergency Numbers:Abuse hotline ............................ 101Military Police ........................... 110Medical Emergency .................. 116Fire ........................................... 101Emergency (on-post) ................ 911Medical Emergency .................. 116
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USAG-Yongsan
USAG-Casey
USAG-Red Cloud
OsanAir Base
SuwonAir Base
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USAG-Humphreys
Yongwol Taebaek
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PHOTO CAPTIONS: (Clockwise) The re-signing ceremony of the Army Family Covenant reaffirms the Armys commitment to improving the quality of life for members of Yongsan Community; Soldiers from USAG Yongsan participate in the Itaewon area clean up with Korean citizens in order to support local; The Yongsan Child Development Center kicked off the Children around the World celebration; Soldiers have fun, playing sports and experiencing new cultures at KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week; Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USAG Yongsan join the city of Yongsan-gu to give back to the Community by planting trees and shrubs at Yongsan Family Park.
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United States Army Garrison HumphreysWelcome to United States Army Garrison
Humphreys, the installation of choice and the fastest growing area in the Republic of Korea.
Located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, about 55 miles south of Seoul, USAG Humphreys is home to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division, Military Intelligence units and other military organizations.
For years Humphreys was known as a small, quiet installation but with the decision to relocate all of U.S. Forces Korea south of Seoul, the post is rapidly changing. Eventually, USAG Humphreys will be the new home to United States Forces Korea.
The current population is approximately 10,000. About 4,500 are servicemembers, the rest are civil servants, family members, and contractors.
To support the current and future population new facilities are going up all over post that will provide Army-Standard service to all who live, work, serve, and here.
Gone are the quonset huts, corrugated metal buildings that became an unofficial signature of the Army in Korea. They have been replaced by gleaming new high-rise buildings to house families and Soldiers in comfort.
Two new multi-story troop billets with their own dining facility provide top-notch living accommodations and dining for Soldiers.
The installation is home to Humphreys American School for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
A 303-child capacity Child Development Center, located close to the family housing towers, opened in January 2008 and provides a bright, modern, safe and fun place for kids to
stay while their parents work. Three new gyms also opened in 2008 and
provide basketball, weight training, aerobics, swimming, exercise machines and climbing walls.
Humphreys also has several synthetic turf athletic fields that support thriving unit and youth sports programs.
One of the most popular facilities here is the Splish and Splash Water Park, the first of its kind in Korea. The water park is open to ID card holders throughout the Korean peninsula and features an Olympic-sized lap pool, diving area, water slides and safe areas for children.
USAG Humphreys currently has a medium-sized Exchange and commissary, three shoppettes, a food court with a variety of fast food outlets, Starbucks, a beauty salon, a barber shop, a flower shop, dry cleaning, new car and motorcycle sales, and several Korean vendors.
The Humphreys Community Activity Center, recognized as the best in Korea, is home to function rooms, pool rooms, an indoor swimming pool, sound-proofed music rooms, a pottery shop, a frame shop and a ballroom for unit and community functions.
Despi te the changes underway at Humphreys, our guiding philosophy will never change. We are here to provide world-class customer service for the Soldiers, families, civilians and retirees who live, work, serve, and train at Camp Humphreys.
Community Profile
Commander: Col. Joseph P. MooreCommand Sgt. Major: CSM Spencer GrayDeputy commander: Mark Cox
Location: Pyeongtaek, South KoreaPopulation: 10,000http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/
History: The airfield was originally constructed in 1919, by the Japanese and was known as the Pyeongtaek Airfield during the Korean War. It was called K-6 when the U.S. Air Force repaired and built a new runway to accommodate a Marine Air Group and the 614th Tactical Control Group.
In 1961, the airfield was re-named Camp Humphreys, in honor of CWO Benjamin K. Humphreys of the 6th Transportation Company, who died in a helicopter accident near here. The Humphreys Distr ict Command was activated in 1964 as a separate installation command of the Eighth U.S. Army. Later it was designated as the 23rd Direct Support Group, which provided all direct support, supply and maintenance, training aides, and operated the Eighth Army Milk Plant.
In 1974, with the activation of the 19th Support Brigade, this was designated as U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Humphreys. In 1985, it was restructured to support wartime missions and was designated the 23rd Support Group. In 1996, a separate U.S. Army Support Activity Area III was activated to provide base operations and community support.
Key Facilities:
AAFES Taxi Service ................. 753-3414Alaska Mining Company ........... 754-3101Army Community Service ......... 753-8401Humphreys Army Lodge ........... 753-7355Community Activity Center ....... 753-8825Child Development Center ....... 753-8601Department Public Works ......... 753-6045Family Readiness Center ......... 753-6522Health Clinic ............................. 753-8388Humphreys Library ................... 753-8817 Humphreys Exchange .............. 753-8291MP Hill Gym .............................. 753-5971Super Gym ............................... 753-8810Humphreys USO ...................... 753-6281Zoeckler Gym ........................... 754-8083Youth Services .......................... 753-8507Public Affairs Office .................. 754-6130Splish and Splash Water Park .. 754-6412Tommy Ds ................................ 753-8191Transportation Motor Pool ........ 753-6656
Emergency Numbers:
For all on-post emergencies, dial 911. When using an off-post phone or cell phone, dial 0505-753-7911. For non-emergencies, call the Provost Marshals Office at 753-3111 or 753-3112, or the Humphreys Community Operations Desk at 754-6111.
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USAG-Humphreys
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Andria Guerrero checks the heartbeat of Jethro, a three-month old mixed breed puppy at the Humphreys Veterinary Clinic. Holding Jethro is Spc. Christopher Bellew of the 106th Medical Detachment. U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
Ashley Robles (right) talks with student Luana Erickson about putting the finishing touches on a clay sculpture during a class at the Arts and Crafts Center. U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover
Above, action from a mass casualty exercise. U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson
Right, a scene from the musical Honk!, performed at the Community Activity Center. U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover
Private First Class Jamie Maggard receives camou-flage during a rodeo held by the 4th-58th Airfield Op-erations Battalion. U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
Camp Humpheys plays host to the Boys Division II Far East Soccer Championships. U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
The Army recognized United States Army Garrison Humphreys with a Community of Excellence award on May 1 at the Pentagon. The award is reserved for the top 10 garrison worldwide. From left are: Sgt. Maj. Tracey Anbiyah, senior enlisted advisor to the assistant secretary of the Army; Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy, and environment; Col. Joseph Moore, United States Army Garrison Humphreys commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer Gray, United States Army Garrison Humphreys senior enlisted Soldier; Rick Morizen, director of Humphreys Plans Analysis Integration and Transformation; Veola Perry, administrative officer, Dan Brinley, management and program analyst; Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, Installation Management Command commander; and Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice, Installation Management Command senior enlisted Soldier.
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Information courtesy ofUSAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs
For civilian employees and family members, the most important thing you may need in Korea, besides a great pair of walking shoes, is a Ration Control Card.
Your ration card is just as important as your military identification card. In short, it is a card that most on-post businesses, like Army and Air Force Exchange, commissary and various other facilities need to see before you can make purchases.
Officials want to make sure you are not purchasing huge quantities of any item in order to resell. Your sponsor should be able to help provide you with a temporary card when you arrive.
For information on getting a ration card, applicants should, call 738-4612. USAG Daegu has two issue points on Camp Henry (768-7158) in Daegu and on Camp Carroll (765-7890) in Waegwan.
Here is some important information you should know about ration control and how to make sure you can do your part to combat black marketing:
g You will need a ration card for each authorized family member (ages 10 and up).g Dont leave home without it. Ensure you place it in your purse or wallet so it will always be on you.g During their first 30 days in Korea, civilian employees and family members can shop in the commissary and exchange but must get a temporary stamp on their letter of employment or PCS orders in advance. Orders are not valid for shopping at the commissary and Exchange without a stamp from Ration Control.g Family members with sponsors assigned to 2nd Infantry Division need to contact the division liaison office at the Yongsan Readiness Center across the parking lot of the Dragon Hill Lodge for a ration card.g Every purchase in the commissary is recorded in a real-time system based on a shoppers identification number. The commissary system sends information to a database which automatically generates a violation notice if you exceed your purchase limit.g At the Exchange, ration limits restrict purchasing a maximum of three of the same high-value item. Cosmetics, select health and beauty aids and select wines are some of the high-value, high-demand items.
Ration card process and procedures will be covered in-depth during the inprocessing program at the Yongsan Readiness Center.
Ration Control Card use in US Forces Korea
Ration Readiness:
Yongsans 1st Replacement Company provides one-stop orientation for newcomers to Korea
training inherent to Korea, including Department of the Army-mandated personal financial management training for first-term Soldiers.
Civilian employees and family members join in on Charlie and Delta days, which focus on available family and community programs, ration card process and procedures, and Korean culture, including a trip to the Korean War Museum adjacent to Yongsan Garrison Main Post.
For Yongsan-based families, Army Community Service hosts an hour-long windshield tour of Yongsan Garrison.
Spouses, civilians, and family members eligible for ration cards must attend Charlie and Delta days as a prerequisite to getting a ration card.
The 1RC also has a free child-care facility on-site with a capacity of 15 children. g
Y O N G S A N G A R R I S O N , REPUBLIC OF KOREA The 1st Replacement Company, the central inprocessing and orientation center for nearly everyone on orders to Korea, has a four-day program.
1RC officials reorganized the program that was once five days long. For brevitys sake, they were able to shave a day off the schedule.
This was done so Soldiers could get to their units quicker. After analyzing the schedule, officials realized there was some down time that could be better used and this makes more efficient use of Soldiers time.
The 1RC is designed to be a one-stop central inprocessing and orientation center for Soldiers and civilians and their families who will live in Areas II, III and IV. It first opened in August 2007 under a USFK initiative to provide in-depth orientation for newcomers to Korea.
While Soldiers must attend the
entire four days, civilians and family members must attend two of the four days.
Soldiers who will be assigned to 2nd Infantry Division will inprocess at the Warrior Readiness Center located at Camp Stanley .
New arrivals check in with the 1st Replacement Company, from arrival at the airport through the next full duty day, referred to as Day 0. The 1RC takes over from there.
The four days of inprocessing are called Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta, respectively. They rotate and are not tied to any specific day of the week. If someone arrives Tuesday evening, then Wednesday is the Day 0 with the 1RC and Thursday is Day Alpha, Bravo, Charlie or Delta, depending on the briefing schedule for the current week.
Two days of orientation for Soldiers consist of briefings introducing them to policies, regulations, and readiness
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United States Army Garrison DaeguUnited States Army Garr ison Daegu
encompasses all Army facilities in the Southeast Hub, in the southern third of the peninsula from Deajon South to Busan. The city of Daegu is known as the Apple Capital of Korea. It lies tucked in a valley between the Palgong Mountains to the north and the Nakdong River to the south. The area of this scenic city covers more than 70 square miles and is approximately 136 feet above sea level. There are four distinct seasons here, with the climate similar to Washington, D.C. Daegu is one of the oldest cities in Korea with a wealth of tradition in its history. The local traditional medicine market is one of the oldest in Korea and is just one of the many interesting off-post cultural sites in the surrounding community.
The Daegu Garrison consists of three base clusters: Daegu (Camps George, Henry and Walker); Waegwan (Camp Carroll); and Busan (Busan Storage Center and Pier 8). There are about 10,000 Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilian employees, contractors, Korean national employees, Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, or KATUSA Soldiers, and Family Memb
