1. The latest news from the Army in Korea is available online at: www.Army.mil/Korea
January 25, 2013 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea Volume 11, Issue 14
Watch out for foreign agents
Authorities say spies eye U.S. troops in hopes of gleaning intelligence
By Franklin Fisher a bigger picture of what’s happening
franklin.s.fisher2.civ@mail.mil on Camp Casey” for example, Douglas
said.
CAMP RED CLOUD – It’s a Friday “Something as simple as when your
night and a group of Soldiers are get- unit is set to go to the field or when they’re
ting the weekend started at their favor- set to start the next exercise” can give for-
ite bar off post. eign spies something useful, he said.
It’s a place where the Soldiers feel “Which then can lead to, ‘Okay, well,
comfortable, where they can unwind, if we know they’re going to have an ex-
talk smack, drink beer and where they ercise, we know they’re going to have
and the bar employees know one an- convoy operations at this time,” he said.
other by first name. The Soldiers feel “It can lead to several other avenues.”
themselves among friends. Other types of routine information
But according to U.S. Army intelli- can help foreign agents stitch things
gence authorities, friends aren’t neces- together.
sarily the only ones in the room. Who’s on the unit alert roster? How
There may also be intelligence op- many Soldiers in the unit? What’s the
eratives working for foreign govern- Soldier’s job? What’s his security clear-
ments – spies – trying to blend in and ance level? How long does he expect to
pick up even the most routine items be stationed in Korea? Does he have
of information, said Warrant Officer friends planning on requesting an ex-
Christopher Douglas of the 524th Mili- tension on their Korea tour?
tary Intelligence Battalion. Agents can also look to start conver-
With infinite patience, reeling in sations with Soldiers.
one seemingly unimportant detail at “Maybe he buys him a beer, buys
a time, they can gradually fit together him a drink and they just chat,” said
– as they would a jigsaw puzzle – a pic- Douglas.
ture of how the U.S. military is operat- And if they can ease an unsuspect-
ing in a given area of Korea. ing Soldier into any kind of friendly
So intelligence authorities are re- relationship, that opens even bigger
minding Soldiers to be on their guard possibilities for trained spies.
against foreign intelligence agents. If the Soldier needs money, the
And that if they think someone might agent may offer it.
be a foreign agent, to report their sus- “Maybe that person doesn’t even ask
picions to the authorities right away. for anything in return for the money,”
“Soldiers may go out and have a said Douglas. “Maybe they say, ‘Hey,
good time and not realize that they’re here’s the money. I don’t need any-
being watched or listened to,” said thing in return right now but later on I
Douglas. may need a favor.’”
A typical hunting ground for foreign And agents may even find a way to
agents is any place they know draws maneuver the Soldier to where he or
U.S. servicemembers. That could be she can be blackmailed.
the “Ville” outside Camp Casey in In a bar it could be inappropriate
Dongducheon, for example. Or the behavior with a female bar worker, be-
Itaewon section of Seoul. Or countless havior that someone gets a picture or
other places throughout Korea where video of with a cellphone camera.
U.S. servicemembers congregate. “This,” Douglas said, “could lead to
The agents can get useful informa- a blackmailing situation where you’re
tion just by getting within earshot of presented with these photos and
a group of Soldiers. Especially Soldiers someone basically saying ‘Hey, either
who may be drinking, and talking you help me out, give me this informa-
loudly and carelessly. tion, or these will be sent back home to
“It may seem not important, but to your spouse or to your command.” This World War II U.S. government poster warned of the need to beware of enemy spies.
someone who’s piecing together in- U.S. Army intelligence authorities say that vigilance against foreign spies is just as
formation, they may be able to glean See “Spying” on page 4 necessary for U.S. troops in Korea today.
GARRISONS
Inside
Modern Army Former interns Cmd. Perspective P02
Combatives pursue careers at MP Blotter P02
USAG Red Cloud P04
at Camp Carroll Camp Humphreys USAG Casey P04
USAG Yongsan P07
See See USAG Humphreys P15
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www.army.mil/korea MORNING CALM THE MORNING CALM DECEMBER 14, 2012 MORNING CALM PAGE 3
www.army.mil/korea
The Morning Calm
Published by
The United States Army Garrison Humphreys
Public Affairs Office
Managing Editor: Edward N. Johnson
Senior Editor: Pvt. Ma Jae-sang
USAG RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. John M. Scott
ACAP preps Soldiers for return to civilian life
Public Affairs Officer: Kevin Jackson
Writer/Editor: Franklin Fisher
Public Affairs NCOIC: Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth
Staff Writer: Pfc. Lee Seong-su
CAMP RED CLOUD – When peo- to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of
USAG YONGSAN
Commander: Col. Michael L. Masley
ple look back on their military service 2011, which Congress passed and Presi-
Public Affairs Officer: Mark Abueg there’s one thing they’re almost sure to dent Obama signed into law. The Army
Writer/Editor: Sgt. Choi Sung-il remember the rest of their lives: that wants to leave no stone unturned in
Staff Writers: Sgt. Kevin Frazier, Cpl. Han Samuel,
Pfc. Lee Hyo-kang
sudden shock they underwent in the giving our Soldiers the best possible
Intern: Susan MacDonald transition from civilian to Soldier. preparation for their transition to ci-
We all remember it, that first en- vilian life.
USAG HUMPHREYS counter with a pack of snarling drill This October, under terms of the
Commander: Col. Darin S. Conkright
Public Affairs Officer: Edward N. Johnson sergeants, the rigors of adjusting body President’s Veterans Employment
Command Information Officer: Steven Hoover and mind to whole new levels of per- Initiative, Soldiers in ACAP will have
Staff Writer: Sgt. Ma Jae-sang formance. Then AIT, and after that, our the option of still more help applying
USAG DAEGU first unit, with us fresh out of training for college or technical training. It in-
Commander: Col. Kathleen A. Gavle and no clue that a friendly joke’s being cludes submitting an application to
Public Affairs Officer: Philip Molter played when we’re sent to the supply or getting an acceptance letter from a
Command Information Officer: Mary Grimes
Staff Writer: Cpl. Jeong Hyuk-soo,
sergeant for “a box of grid squares.” learning institution. Training in entre-
Pfc. Chin, Hyun-joon But if the early phase of military preneurship will also be offered.
Intern: Lee Seung-bin, Kim Hye-in, Park Gi-bum life is a transition we won’t likely for- Unit leaders too have an impor-
get, there’s another transition awaiting tant – and mandatory – role in all this.
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for us. It’s as important and in some ways Each commander, sergeant major and
members of the Department of Defense. Contents of even more challenging: the transition first sergeant is responsible for ensur-
The Morning Calm are not necessarily official views
of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department out of the military and back into the — Col. John M. Scott — ing Soldiers start getting ACAP’s help
of Defense, or Department of the Army. The editorial civilian world. at an early stage in the transition pro-
content of this weekly publication is the responsibility of
U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500 Hours ago you were a Soldier. Sud- a well-composed resume ready to go, cess: not later than 12 months from
denly, you’re a veteran. Now what? well-ahead of ETS. The counselor their scheduled departure if they’re in
Printed by Oriental Press, a private firm in no way
Veterans need jobs, or to start or re- helps with that too. the Active or Reserve components, and
connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive
written contract with the Contracting Command. The sume college or vocational training. But that’s far from all. continued participation in ACAP until PAID ADVERTISING - FULL PAGE
civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. But hold on. Get a job? What kind? Also under ACAP, Veterans Admin- they’re discharged.
The appearance of advertising in this publication,
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endorsement by the U.S. Army or Oriental Press of the right? Job interviews? What’s it take to on what benefits they can expect. And ing our ACAP Center in newly reno-
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use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, lege? How? What’s it involve? them on what benefits it provides. Camp Casey. The center’s phone num-
national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, Fortunately, for the challenges await- That includes the all-important un- ber is 730-4033. And there’s an ACAP
political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the
purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this ing our new veterans there’s some really employment checks that help tide over website: www.acap.army.mil.
equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, outstanding help awaiting them too. the newly-minted veteran until he or I’m excited that ACAP is giving this
the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that
source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy
It’s called ACAP – the Army Career she finds new employment. generation of Soldiers such practical,
is corrected. and Alumni Program. To help avoid bad spending and results-oriented preparation, tailored
Oriental Press President: Charles Chong
The Army has developed it to afford other financial mistakes that can mar to the real-world challenges that await
Commercial Advertising Soldiers plenty of hands-on help in the re-entry to civilian life, ACAP helps them when they return to civilian life.
Telephone: DSN 315-738-5005 ramp-up to re-entering civilian life. with such basics as how to draw up and The U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud
Fax: (02) 790-5795
E-mail: oppress@kornet.net This help kicks in well before – at keep to a 12-month budget. and Area I stands ready to do our full
Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 least a full year before – that re-entry Until recently, only the pre-separa- part in ensuring that our Soldiers here
Location: Bldg. 1440, Yongsan, Main Post
rolls around. tion counseling had been mandatory in Warrior Country make the most of
SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS: ACAP pairs Soldiers with counsel- for Soldiers. Whether they asked for this terrific program.
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The counselor helps draft a realistic up to them. and other challenges in the transition
game plan for that transition. But as of last November the full ar- from Soldier back to civilian, you need
The Department of the Army makes ray of ACAP services became manda- to gear up early so you’ll be truly good
it a requirement that the Soldier have tory under the Veterans Opportunity to go. x
Military Police Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the police blotters of the previous week.
These entries may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence.
Area I: transported the Subject to Gate #6, The USAG-Daegu (Walker) PMO
Failure to Obey (Escort Viola- USAG-Yongsan where MP confirmed was notified by C&S gate guards
tion); Initial Report: The USAG- the subject was a USFK member and at Gate #2, USAG-Daegu (Henry)
Red Cloud PMO was notified of an then transported the Subject to Brain that the Subject was observed
Escort Violation by the gate guards. Allgood Army Community Hospital walking into the gate without an
Investigation revealed the subject (BAACH), USAG-Yongsan. The Sub- ID card. The Subject further failed
(U.S. Invited Contractor) signed a ject underwent command directed to provide his correct social secu-
Submitting stories or photos to guest, onto USAG-Red Cloud but LBAT, with results pending. The Sub- rity number to the gate guards.
The Morning Calm failed to deregister the guest within ject was kept in the BAACH for ob- MP responded and obtained the
24 hours. The Subject was pro- servation. Later in the afternoon, the subject’s social security number
Send your Letters to the Editor, guest commen- cessed and released to his supervi- subject was transported to the USAG- which was run through DBIDS re-
taries, story submissions, photos and other sor. Yongsan PMO, administered a PBT, vealing the subject was under the
items to: MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil. Area II: with a result of 0.121% BAC, processed, age of 21. MP detected a strong
All items are subject to editing for content and to Fail to Obey General Order- and released to her unit, with instruc- odor of an unknown alcoholic bev-
insure they conform with DoD guidelines.
Underage Drinking; Initial Re- tions to return on a later date. erage emitting from the Subject’.
port: The Itaewon KNP Box notified The subject was administered a
the USAG-Yongsan PMO of a highly Area IV: PBT, with a result of 0.189% BAC.
The Morning Calm Online Edition: intoxicated individual on the steps Fail to Obey General Order- Un- The subject was processed and re-
www.army.mil/korea of the KNP Box in Itaewon. KNP derage Drinking; Initial Report: leased to his unit.

3. USAG-RC • PAGE 4
http://redcloud.korea.army.mil USAG RED CLOUD THE MORNING CALM
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., August 28, 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his historic “I Have a Dream” speech before hundreds of
thousands who took part in the March on Washington. King’s soaring oration marked a pivotal juncture in the American Civil Rights Movement and is seen as one of the landmark
events in American history. King was remembered at Camp Casey during a Jan. 15 observance of his birthday. – Photo by Bob Adelman/Magnum Photos
Martin Luther King Jr. remembered in Area I
Speaker says King had immense impact on improved race relations, civil rights
By Franklin Fisher where they will not be judged by the color of their program, the audience heard brief remarks by Col.
franklin.s.fisher2.civ@mail.mil skin but by the content of their character.” Lou Rago, Commander, 1st ABCT, and a vocalist
Pleasant next quoted the final speech of King’s and musicians from the 2 ID’s jazz band performed
CAMP RED CLOUD – The life and words of life, given April 3, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn. “Amazing Grace.” x
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played a profound role In that speech King said “And whenever men and
in helping America move toward greater racial women straighten their backs up, they are going Pfc. Lee Seong-su contributed to this story.
harmony and respect for civil rights, a guest speaker somewhere, because a man can’t ride your back
at Camp Casey told an audience attending a Jan. 15 unless it is bent.”
observance of King’s birthday. And from the same speech, Pleasant quoted these
“There was Martin Luther King, trying to make words, from near the close:
America what it is today,” the speaker, Herbert “But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because
Pleasant, told the audience of about 120 in the I’ve been to the mountaintop…And I’ve looked over,
ballroom of the Warrior’s Club. and I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there
Pleasant is director of the Community Activity with you, but I want you to know tonight, that we, as
Center at Camp Hovey. The event was hosted by the a people, will get to the Promised Land.”
2nd Infantry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat “Today,” said Pleasant, “America has grown,”
Team. from the days when King crusaded against racial
King was an internationally preeminent civil segregation and other forms of racial discrimination
rights leader and recipient of a 1964 Nobel Peace to the present day, when, in the U.S. military for
Prize. He was shot to death in Memphis, Tenn, April example, servicemembers of different races serve
4, 1968. He was 39. harmoniously.
During his remarks Pleasant put special emphasis In a subsequent interview with the Morning
on several of King’s more famous statements, one Calm, Pleasant said that thanks largely to King,
of them from the historic “I Have a Dream” speech, “we’re drinking from the same water fountain,
delivered Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln everybody’s getting along, rather than being separate
Memorial in Washington, D.C. King spoke before – blacks here, whites there. Back in the Sixties, he
an audience of hundreds of thousands who came was struggling to make us one, everyone with equal
from around America to participate in the March on rights.” Herbert Pleasant, director of the Camp Hovey Community
Washington. The event also featured a slide presentation on Activity Center, delivers at Camp Casey keynote remarks
During the speech, King said “I have a dream, that King’s life, during which a recording was played during a Jan. 15 observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s
my four little children will one day live in a nation of the “I Have a Dream” speech. Also during the birthday. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee Seong-su
Spying from Page 1
“The main thing we want them espionage activity can be reported to punishable under the Uniform Code of hinder enemy spying. But he said those
to do,” Douglas said of Soldiers who the Uijeongbu Military Intelligence Military Justice. cases have occurred.
suspect spying, ‘is, first, remain calm. Detachment at 010-3695-0370. “By not saying something, one could “Because of the efforts of Soldiers
Remain calm while it’s happening or Reports can also be made – from make the argument you’re allowing it and civilians reporting suspicious
if you suspect it’s happening. Make anywhere in Korea – by calling DSN to happen,” Douglas said. activity,” said Douglas, “intelligence
mental notes. After the encounter, jot 723-3299. Or by contacting the unit For security reasons Douglas could professionals have been able to detect,
them down.” S-2 office. not disclose examples of actual cases identify, neutralize and sometimes
In Area I, suspected foreign Failing to report such activity is where reports from Soldiers helped counter these threats in Korea.” x

4. JANUARY 25, 2013 USAG RED CLOUD USAG-RC • PAGE 5
http://redcloud.korea.army.mil
News & Notes
Special Operations
Recruiting Cancelled
Recruitment briefings for
special operations and other
duty that were scheduled for
Camp Casey from Jan 31 – Feb.
1, have been cancelled. For
more information, e-mail Sgt.
1st Class Randall Howard at
randall.e.howard@mail.mil.
Free Basketball Game in Seoul
Free tickets and buses from
Warrior Country to the Korea
Basketball League game, 7
p.m. Feb. 7 at Jamsil Basketball
Stadium in Seoul are available
on a first-come, first-served
basis through the USO. The
Kim Sullins, a teacher at Casey Elementary School, reads a Czech folk tale, “Tall, Wide and Sharp–eye” to children during the Seoul Samsung Thunders face
school’s Read Around the World event Jan. 15. It gave students a chance to learn about other countries while also further developing off with the Dongbu Promy Pro
their listening comprehension skills. – U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth Basketball Club. The USO will
Students go around the world in 120 minutes
make available 150 tickets to
Defense Department ID card
holders. A bus will leave Camp
Casey’s Community Activity
By Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth “I wanted the kids to know more different information to organize the Center, bldg. 2236, at 4 p.m. A
jefferey.l.troth.mil@mail.mil about Italy,” said Chiara Hunter. story. bus will leave the Camp Red
“Normally on an Army post you will “It helps us remember parts of the Cloud Community Activity
CAMP CASEY – Casey Elementary see wives from Germany or Puerto story,” said second-grader Paul Davis, Center, bldg. 2, at 4:30 p.m.
School students grabbed their Rico, but not too many Italian wives, son of Maj. Paul Davis, of Company Those wanting transportation
passports, buckled their seatbelts and so I decided to represent myself and let B, Headquarters and Headquarters must RSVP. For tickets and more
turned on their listening ears to enjoy the kids know about my country and Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. “It information, call the USO at
a trip around the world without even an Italian Christmas tale I don’t’ think helps us with what comes first – the 730-4813, or call the Community
leaving school grounds Jan. 15. American children now about.” setting, character and problem.” Activity Centers.
Almost 70 students, along with Hunter’s book was an Italian folk Those three parts make up
their parents, took part in the school’s tale – “Befana” – an old lady who the triangle which represents the Newcomers’ Orientation
Read Around the World. For the delivers gifts to children throughout beginning of all stories. The middle An orientation for Soldiers,
afternoon reading trip, the children Italy on Jan. 5, Epiphany Eve. She is represented with a square to signify spouses and civilians who are
had the opportunity to visit four of chose the story because “it is simple four events that happen in the story. newcomers to Area I is scheduled
eight “countries” the school had set and represents what is important for The end of the story is represented for Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
up in their classrooms. The children’s Italian children at Christmas time.” with a circle which brings everything at the Army Community Service
choices included the Czech Republic, But the day was also about together. classroom in bldg. 2451 at Camp
Turkey, Germany and the Choctaw comprehending what was read to The volunteers brought together Casey. The orientation will cover,
Nation. them. more than just stories from their among other topics, medical
“We sent out a message and asked “Continuous School Improvement, countries, they also brought the music services, commissary and other
who would like to volunteer to read, or CSI, is what we are doing at the and foods of their homeland. on-post shopping, and Korean
and the volunteers chose their country,” school to help our students where we “Puerto Rico was my favorite culture. For more information,
said Jessica Gudeman, a kindergarten see the need is,” said Gudeman. “We country,” said Davis. “I liked the call 730-3107.
teacher and co-chair person for the are working this year to get our kids to dancing.”
reading event. “We had some teachers comprehend what they are reading and In keeping with the theme of Free food
step up to share where they were from. to understand what they are hearing in world travel, each student received Free finger food will be available
They wanted to share that part of their the stories.” a “passport” prior to beginning their for Customer Appreciation Night
culture and history with the kids.” The Casey Elementary School journey. Before departing a country at the Gateway Club on Camp
But it wasn’t just staff that read to Wolves adopted a “go chart” to help the storytellers affixed to the page a Casey Jan. 29 from 8 – 9 p.m. For
the students, Gudeman said. students make connections about sticker of their country’s flag. more information, call 730-3400.
“We also had parents who what is happening in the story. The When their travels were complete,
volunteered, we had a parent from school’s go chart breaks the story the students showed their passports to
Korea read about Korea and Mrs. into three parts – beginning, middle the school’s “customs” agents who gave 2ID Band Seeks Vocalists
Hunter who is from Italy come in and and end – with each part represented them a cookbook with recipes from the The 2nd Infantry Division Band
read a story from Italy,” she said. by a different shape and containing eight countries. x is seeking vocalists. Applicants
must have chain-of-command
approval and an audition. Those
Live, from interested should call 732-6695.
Camp Casey... Winter Driving Safety
Did you know … that when
At Camp Casey in Dongducheon road conditions are RED, post
Jan. 22, Lt. Col. Shawn Creamer shuttles and inter-post shuttles
of the 2nd Infantry Division, that operate between the
installations, and the Incheon
(center, holding microphone)
International Airport shuttle
congratulates U.S. Vice President continue to run unless the
Joseph Biden on his reelection service is temporarily suspended
and that of President Obama to a by senior Army leaders? These
second term. Creamer and 11 other contract bus drivers have
U.S. and Korean servicemembers extensive professional driver
spoke via satellite to Biden, who training and certification to safely
was one of about 4,000 attendees operate a vehicle during adverse
at the Commander-in-Chief Ball weather conditions. Senior Army
in Washington, D.C. Millions of leaders will not permit anyone
viewers saw the interviews on live to drive in road conditions that
could potentially put drivers and
television. – U.S. Army photo by
their passengers in danger.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Tverberg

5. USAG-Y • PAGE 7
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil USAG YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM
CYSS continues excellence with NAEYC accreditation
By Pfc. Jihoon Jung
jihoon.jung.fm@mail.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON -- U.S.
Army Garrison Yongsan’s Child,
Youth and School Services have
earned reaccreditation from the
National Association for the
Education of Young Children.
The accreditation showcases the
CYSS’ capability of supporting
Servicemembers, Families and
Civilians with a quality child care
consistent in every field of the
NAEYC inspection.
Originally accredited in 2006,
the Yongsan CYSS supports
readiness and contributes to
the quality of life for the Area
II Community by providing
appropriate care options for
children and youth.
The NAEYC accreditation
process requires thorough
preparation to meet program
standards, including curriculum,
staff, nutrition, environment,
and ongoing relationships with
the community. Claudette Mohn,
the CYSS services coordinator, Claudette Mohn, CYSS services coordinator for USAG Yongsan’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, center,
and her team received NAEYC receives the NAEYC Accreditation certificate presented by Col. Michael E. Masley, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Willing, Jan.
accreditation after an on-site 14. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jung Jihoon)
visit by NAEYC assessors
“We are very excited about doing the right thing.” accreditation is regarded as our Servicemembers, Civilians
our accomplishment,” Mohn NAEYC, founded in 1926, is a a proof that the accredited and Families throughout the
said. “As the premise for the civilian academic organization program is professional and garrison to get better child care
accreditation is to demonstrate that provides education for all efficient. service.”
that the program meets the children from birth age to age “Our program will benefit the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan’s
national standards, CYSS has eight. Its goal is to organize a high Community because the NAEYC CYSS provides programs such
actually earned the accreditation quality system of early childhood accreditation will elevate the as; hourly child care programs
by help of dedicated staff education. Also, NAEYC approves garrison’s assessment among the for both full and part day, before
members. Taking what we earned credit for qualified child care nation,” Mohn said. “In addition, and after school care programs,
as a chance, we expect that the programs so that it can help all since everything we do to earn the middle school and teen
accreditation will show current people concerned in developing accreditation regards taking care programs, family child care, and
and potential parents that we are continuous programs. NAEYC’s of children, our program will help school support services. x
Military Police raises awareness of handicapped parking zones
By Pfc. Lim Hongseo in a handicap space. Handicap
hongseo.lim.fm@mail.mil plates or placards issued from a
stateside DMV are not valid here
YONGSAN GARRISON -- In in Area II.”
order to make Yongsan more The vehicle registration section
accessible to the physically located in Camp Kim issues the
handicapped community, U.S. Forces Korea handicapped
Military Police of U.S Army decal. The Brian Allgood Army
Garrison Yongsan have put Community Hospital, Post
extra efforts to raise awareness Exchange shops, Commissary
of handicapped parking zones and Moyer Recreation Center
regulations. are some of the places within
Handicapped parking zones Area II that have designated
ensure easier access to those handicapped parking zones.
who have a verified permanent “The Brian Allgood Army
physical disability. As approved Community Hospital is where
by a military physician, violations of handicap parking
handicapped personnel may often occur,” Konerman said. “As
apply for a special handicap more and more Servicemembers
decal, which will be displayed and Families visit the hospital,
on the inside of the driver’s front there is an overall lack of parking
windshield of the vehicle. spaces, and people take up the
“Handicap parking by those handicap zone instead. People
not authorized is a problem here with legitimate need can’t use
in Area II,” said Sgt. Thomas what they need to use.”If the
A. Konerman, traffic accident regulation is violated, all vehicles
investigator for the 142nd other than the ones with proper
Military Police Company. “People USFK handicap decals will
occupying the handicapped receive parking citations.”
parking zone without proper If you need to register for a
authorization are taking away USFK handicap decal, you may
spaces from those who really do so at the Vehicle Registration Spc. Robert S. Jones, Traffic Collision Investigator for 142nd Military Police Company, writes a
need them. It is important Office on Camp Kim. Please ticket to a vehicle violating the handicapped parking zones regulations in front of the 121st Combat
to know that the registered contact DSN 724-4811 for further Support Hospital / Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital, Jan. 15. (U.S Army photo by Pfc. Lim
decals authorize you to park information. x Hong Seo), Dec. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Hyokang)

6. January 25, 2013 USAG YONGSAN USAG-Y • PAGE 8
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New water pumps at Yongsan save money News & Notes
USAG Yongsan’s
Official Website
Check out what’s hot and stay
in the know with information
straight from the source. Visit
and bookmark USAG Yongsan’s
official website at http://yongsan.
korea.army.mil and you’ll find the
latest news, photos, and lots of
other Community information.
Heating Season Reminders
As part of our energy
conservation efforts, the
garrison has installed timers/
programmable thermostats in
our buildings. Administrative
buildings are heated from 0600
to 1700 to a temperature of 68F.
After duty hours the temperature
is reduced to 55F to conserve
energy. If you need assistance
please call the Service Order
desk, DSN 724-3360.
Primary Care Appointment
Ukun Chong, foreman of the Water and Waste Branch for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan’s Directorate of Public Works, explains the positive Need a primary appointment
outcomes of replacing the 40-year-old in-line pumps to a new cost effective pump, Jan. 23. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Hyokang) at the Brian Allgood Army
Community Hospital?
By Cpl. Hyokang Lee Public Works, through his sink hole which can lead to The USAMEDDAC-K Central
hyokang.lee.fm@mail.mil personal investigation, made an unfortunate accident from Appointment lines has changed
a decision that the garrison subsurface erosion and cause the hours of operation. You may
YONGSAN GARRISON, could be saving more money by a serious damage to the host now call between Monday-Friday
Republic of Korea -- U.S. implementing the new system nation main arterial,” said (0700-1800) to make a PRIMARY
Army Garrison Yongsan took at the wells even if they can Cobbs. CARE appointment . Just dial
a big step forward to save tax operate it for only few years. The cost to replace the DSN 737-CARE (2273).
payers’ dollars by replacing The original pumps produced intake pumps at the Han River
deteriorated in-line pumps at water at an efficiency rate of well was $405,977. The work Telephone Prefix 05033
the well water intake station to less than 20 percent per each was done through the Energy Replaces 0505
brand new efficient pump. The pump, which indicated that Savings Contract Program by Telephone prefix 05033 now
garrison expects to save over the pumps had passed their Johnson Controls. replaces telephone prefix 0505 as
$1.3 million by not purchasing life cycle and needed to be This is one of many on-going of Dec. 1, 2012 on all U.S. Army
City Water. replaced. energy saving projects here in posts throughout South Korea
USAG Yongsan relied on two “The garrison was using Yongsan garrison. By saving when dialing from a commercial
sources of water: the primary on or about 40 percent city energy, Yongsan supports the telephone line into the Defense
source of water is the wells water and 60 percent well Department of the Defense’s Switch Network (DSN). Air Force
and the Seoul City Water as an water to service water to the budget. and Navy bases will not be affected
Emergency backup. However, community,” Cobbs said. “We “Now that we will realize by the prefix change. The new
the garrison depended more are now using 100 percent well a return on the investment prefix works by dialing 05033 and
on the City Water because water and have ordered all city on or about 6 months from the last six digits of a DSN line.
they constantly lost water water lines closed.” now as a result of the $1.3
with the deteriorated pumps Economic matter was not million savings,” said Cobbs. 2013 PyeongChang World
and the pumps couldn’t meet the only reason the project was “I have turned my attention Winter Games
the hydraulic needs of the planned. Cobbs also concerned to the wastewater system to The PyeongChang Special
community. about the risk of losing water determine similar cost savings Olympics World Winter Games
Calvin Cobbs, chief from the defected pipe and the were we can reduce the cost of will take place from Jan. 26
of Plant Operations and possible outcome of it. wastewater charges paid to the to Feb. 8 when 3,000 athletes
Sanitation Branch for USAG “Losing water in the host nation.” x from 115 different countries will
Yongsan’s Directorate of pipeline may have caused compete in a variety of Olympic-
type sports. The PyeongChang
World Winter Games is
intended to provide children
and adults with intellectual
disabilities the opportunity to
compete and develop physical
fitness, demonstrate courage,
and experience joy. Athletes
will participate in 7 major
events (alpine skiing, cross-
country skiing, snowboarding,
snowshoeing, speed skating,
figure skating, and floor hockey).
For more information about
this event, visit http://www.
specialolympics.org/Games/
PyeongChang_2013.aspx.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG Yongsan official website at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mail

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www.army.mil/korea CHAPLAIN THE MORNING CALM
Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Collective Protestant Liturgical Sunday 9:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Traditional Daegu
Sunday 11 a.m. Stanley Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9 a.m. South Post Chapel Sunday
Sunday 4 p.m. Hovey Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Spanish 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel General Protestant 9 a.m. Henry Theater
Sunday 9:30 a.m. West Casey Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Catholic Mass 10:30 a.m. Daegu High School
Nondenominational Chapel Next 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 11:30 a.m. Henry Theater
Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel Church of Christ 4:40 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Liturgical Protestant Gospel Sunday 1 p.m. South Post Chapel Korean Worship Wed 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Contemporary 6 p.m. Walker Chapel Office
Sunday 11 a.m. Stone Chapel Korea Women Bible Study Tue, 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Mision Pentecostal Hispana Tuesday
Sunday 2:30 p.m. Hannam Village Chapel KATUSA Bible Study 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel KWBS 10:30 a.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Gospel PWOC Bible Study Wed 6:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA Service 6 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Sunday 10:15 a.m. Memorial Chapel United Pentecostal
Sunday 1 p.m. Memorial Chapel Spanish Bible Study Thur,7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Wednesday
PWOC 10 a.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Catholic Mass
COGIC KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel LDS Youth 6:50 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Friday
Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Youth Ministry 6:30 p.m. Walker Chapel Office
Religious education Sun 10 a.m., Freedom Chapel
KATUSA LDS 6:30 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Tue 6 p.m.
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Episcopal Sunday 11 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Stone Chapel MCCW 3rd Th 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel Camp Carroll
Catholic Services
PWOC Wed 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel PMOC 2nd Sat 8:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel General Protestant 10 a.m. Camp Carroll Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Catholic Mass 11:40 a.m. Camp Carroll Chapel
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel Youth of the Garrison Friday 6:30 p.m. CAC Rec Annex
Sunday 11:30 a.m. West Casey Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel Tuesday
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel KATUSA Service 6 p.m. Camp Carroll Chapel
Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel Latter-day Saints worship POC: daegubp@gmail.com
Latter-day Saints worship POC: cphumphreysbp@gmail.com
Latter-day Saints worship POC: northernbp@gmail.com Latter-day Saints worship POC: seoulbp@gmail.com
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
Area I and USAG Red Cloud Chaplains Area II and USAG Yongsan Chaplains Area III and USAG Humphreys Chaplains Area IV and USAG Daegu Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Robert E. Marsi: Chaplain (Maj.) Ricky A. Way: Chaplain (Maj.) Charlie Lee
sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 robert.marsi@us.army.mil, 738-3009 ricky.a.way.mil@mail.mil 754-7274 sun.c.lee4.mil@mail.mil, 764-4192
Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Frailey Chaplain (Capt.) Michael Roberts Chaplain (Maj.) Paul Wilbourn
alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016 michael.l.frailey.mil@mail.mil, 738-3058 michael.r.roberts@us.army.mil, 754-7042 paul.d.wilbourn.mil@mail.mil, 764-5455
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9. JANUARY 25, 2013 USAG HUMPHREYS USAG-H • PAGE 15
www.army.mil/korea
News & Notes Former interns pursue careers at Camp Humphreys
Reading Volunteers Needed By Victoria Choi
Soldiers are needed to help be USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
a positive influence on our next
generation and share the power CAMP HUMPHREYS – When they
of reading. Up to six Soldiers are first entered the U.S. Army Garrison
needed each Friday to come, in Humphreys Intern Program, three
uniform, to read aloud to Hum- current graduates had no idea that
phreys American Elementary the experience would eventually lead
School students. Participants them to working here.
must have an approved ACS vol-
The Humphreys program, which
unteer packet, including back-
ground check, before registering is part of the U.S. Forces Korea Good
for reading times. Contact the Neighbor and Community Relations
USO for more information, at Program, has been in operation for
753-6281. three years. Approximately 60 local
Korean university students have had
Pinewood Derby Set the opportunity to work in an Ameri- Lee, Hye-young, (right front) currently works as a child and youth program assistant at
The Scouts will be participating can environment and experience the Humphreys Youth Center. About three years ago, she was beginning an internship
in their Pinewood Derby in the American culture without having to in the Garrison Public Affairs Office, which she credits with helping her find employ-
Youth Rec Annex (Bldg. 111), on travel to the United States. ment at camp Humphreys. – Courtesy photo
Jan. 26, starting around 11:15 a.m. The interns contribute to the mis- teens and goes on field trips with them. Then, in June 2012, Yoo became tour
Sign-ups begin at 10 a.m. Anyone
sion by providing their voluntary ser- She said that she enjoys working with coordinator at USO Tours by Koridoor.
can compete in the race.
vices in garrison offices, where they children and youth and thinks that her Although he was offered another con-
Cheonan Warship Tour get a chance to get familiar with a new internship experience helped her a lot tract position at Camp Kim, in Seoul,
USO Tours is offering a Cheonan profession, learn new, useful, skills in adjusting to her job. he decided to come here because he re-
Warship Security Tour. The tour and get to know more about the peo- “During the internship, I wrote ally missed Humphreys.
leaves the USO on Jan. 26, at 9 ple at in the Humphreys community some articles about the child and Yoo had some U.S. Army friends
a.m., and returns around 6 p.m. and themselves. For many of them, youth programs and events,” she said. when he was in college. He heard from
The tour costs $55 for active duty the program became a life-altering ad- “So, I was familiar with my new work- those Soldiers that they were working
military and Family members, venture. place. When I interviewed for my cur- during the week and just staying on
and $60 for civilians. The fee in- When Kim, Hyeong-gyun, who rent job, I wasn’t nervous at all. Visit- post on weekends. He felt sorry for the
cludes transportation, an English goes by the American name Neil, be- ing the many facilities and meeting a fact that his foreign friends didn’t use
speaking guide and all entrance
gan as an intern in 2010, he worked at lot of people during the internship was the opportunity to explore his country.
fees. For more information, call
753-6248 or stop by the Hum- the Super Gym. Even at that time he very helpful to me.” “Korea is small, but there are many
phreys USO. said, “I realized that the internship Another former intern, David Yoo, things to see,” said Yoo. “I help to coor-
could be a turning point in my life.” can be found at the USO working for dinate and serve tours and I feel really
TARP Training At Theater The internship program allowed Koridoor Tours. During his 2011 in- happy and satisfied with my job every
The next Threat Awareness and Kim to experience “real” America, a ternship, he worked at in the Garrison time I get positive feedback from the
Reporting Program (TARP) train- country he had never been to. Here, Plans, Analysis, and Integration Office. participants. I’m always looking for
ing will be held Jan. 29, from 10-11 at Humphreys, he said he met “a lot of “My internship experience has great places and nice experiences to
a.m. (English) and 11 a.m.-noon great people” and enjoyed the “abun- changed my life,” Yoo said. “In my 20’s, serve better tours for Soldiers, civilians
(Hangul), in the Post Theater dant fast food.” After finishing his in- I saw and experienced a new world and families at Humphreys.”
(Bldg. 113). TARP training is an ternship, Kim started working for the and society. My internship experience On Jan. 14, the internship pro-
annual requirement and is held
Camp Humphreys Army and Air Force at PAIO was great. I could learn many gram welcomed the seventh season
quarterly. The next quarterly
training will be April 25. Training Exchange Service and currently works things, much more than I expected. of interns. A total of 13 students from
is open to all mission units and at the shoppette closest to Army Fam- I could learn (about) the American Namseoul and Pyeongtaek universities
the Humphreys Community. For ily Housing. business culture, personal relation- have joined the Humphreys communi-
more information, contact Doug Lee, Hye-young, who goes by the ships, customer service, marketing, ty for at least the next six months. Kim,
Fraser at 754-6192. American name Judy, was the very first and the atmosphere of the installation Lee and Yoo are glad that the program
intern of USAG Humphreys Public in general. I translated documents, keeps opening the installation for new
First Time Home Buyer Affairs Office and she also decided to participated in important meetings interns, bringing the American and
The ACS Financial Readiness Pro- connect her life’s work with the instal- and assisted in designing marketing Korean communities closer together.
gram offers a “First Time Home lation after finishing her internship. tools for the ICE program. Working “I hope the interns learn many
Buyer” class, on Jan. 29, from 1-2 Lee currently works as a child and with the ICE program was especially things and have the opportunity to get
p.m., in the Family Readiness
youth program assistant at the Hum- memorable. Through these many ex- a job here,” Lee said. “Do not hesitate
Center (Bldg. 1127). For more in-
formation, call 753-8403. For phreys Youth Center. In her position, periences I could evaluate myself and to accept a challenge while at Camp
more information on ACS pro- she schedules monthly programs for think what I’d like to do for my future.” Humphreys.” x
Entitlement survey completion helps paychecks
grams, go to http://humphreys.
korea.army.mil/ACS and look un-
der Downloads.
By Lt. Col. Anthony Cole the COLA survey. The data collected to complete. The surveys can be ac-
Money and Moving Director, 175th FMSC will assist in the determination of the cessed from the 175th Financial Man-
The ACS Financial Readiness Pro- amount of COLA paid to service mem- agement Support Center (FMSC)
gram offers a “Money and Mov-
CAMP HUMPHREYS – During the bers in Korea. Facebook page, http://www.facebook.
ing” class for first term Soldiers,
on Jan. 30, from 1-2 p.m., in the upcoming months, the Defense Trav- The OHA Survey tracks utilities com/pages/175th-Financial-Man-
Family Readiness Center (Bldg. el Management Office (DTMO) will and recurring maintenance expenses agement-Support-Center-Official-
1127). For more information, call conduct two important entitlement incurred by our service members and Site/328065913301 or the Defense Trav-
753-8403. surveys for those stationed in Korea: their families living in privately leased el Management Office website, http://
the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) housing while stationed overseas. Ser- www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/lps-
BOSS Japan Cruise survey, from Feb. 15-March 15, and the vice members who reside off post and korea.cfm. The surveys will not be
Feb. 1 is the deadline day for the Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) have received OHA for more than six available until the stated time frames
BOSS Japan Cruise, scheduled for Utilities survey, from April 1-30. months are authorized to take the listed above. The goal is 100 percent
Feb. 14-18 (five days, four nights). The COLA survey tracks the shop- OHA Utility survey. The purpose of contact.
Transportation, hotel, breakfast ping patterns of Uniformed Service collecting this data is to assist in the Maximum participation in these
and more is covered under the
Members stationed overseas who formulation of OHA paid to service surveys are encouraged because
$890 price. For more information,
contact Humphreys BOSS at 753- have family members at overseas loca- members. DTMO uses their data to update the
8970 or 753-8825. tions. All service members who have The surveys are online question- amount of COLA and OHA entitle-
been stationed in Korea for more than naires that may be taken from home ments for Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and
three months are encouraged to take or work and take about 30 minutes Marines. x

10. PAGE 16
www.army.mil/korea USAG HUMPHREYS THE MORNING CALM
The Kimchicks try to block the ROKettes jammer from getting through. – Courtesy
photo by Matt Audet
The Kimchicks are: Gholdie Knocks, BuZzed Lightyear, HurriCaylen, Punker BruiseH-
er, Shudder Speed, Snowstorm, Deviant Ingredient, Bruise Lee, Mobsta and Cherry
BombHER. – Courtesy photo by Cary Collins
The ROKettes are: Manik Panik, Keiki o ka Ainokea, FoXy L’Amour, Black Magik, Karen
Rockettes jammer, Ginger Sniper, gets ready to score some points for her team. – A. Grudge, Hellbows, Dirti Rott’n App!eteeni, Lynch Mob, Toxic Intention and Ginger
Courtesy photo by Matt Audet Sniper. – Courtesy photo by Megan Wade
Roller Derby ‘revival’ comes to Humphreys
By Kendra Moore Osan Humphreys team soon. “I think the women take some rough knocks, teach them how to fall and fall prop-
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office it’s interesting to see women battle it hits, and smacks to the ground. erly, so you can get right back up and
out with roller skates on.” Tania Fricke, known as FoXy do the job you need to do.”
CAMP HUMPHREYS – “Get her, Spruced up with knee pads, elbow L’Amour said, “It feels great to be head- Sumja said that the crowd turnout
Mom,” yelled out Kaya Black, 11, as protection and hard-hats, the ladies ing into my 40’s and still taking out was awesome. “We had such amazing
she passionately watched her mother, were rough and rolling, smashing into chicks half my age.” support from the community. It’s been
Billy, and the other ladies battle it out each other and knocking over oppo- The coach of the team is Rachel overwhelming.”
on the Youth Annex gym floor for the nents in high hopes of winning the Sumja, who has been doing roller der- “Without the fans, it is just prac-
Osan Humphreys Rollergirls Roller game. Even with all of that protective by since 2005 and started a league in tice,” Wheeler said.
Derby team, Jan. 13, during a bout gear, bumps and bruises could not be North Carolina in 2006. “It’s very entertaining,” said Master
between the Kimchicks and the RO- avoided. “I was trying to get together a con- Sgt. Bobby Jones, who was there sup-
Kettes, bringing a new definition to “This is an awesome, stress-reliev- tact sport for women,” she said. Then porting one of his airman. “I’ve never
the expression “Rock ‘n Roll.” ing sport,” said Dorothy Wheeler, a she started the Osan Humphreys team been to a bout, but you can tell they
Although the sport of roller derby is senior airman who goes by the name in October 2011, practicing at Osan Air have a lot of passion in what they are
still relatively new to Korea, the origins ToXic InTention. “The best part about Base on a basketball court in the rain, doing.”
date back to the late 1940’s. The sport this sport is that we are all friends… un- heat and cold. Participation with the Osan Hum-
is played between two teams of five til the whistle blows. “She took a bunch of desperate phreys Roller Derby is open to all
members skating on a circuit track. “The adrenaline rush of this sport housewives and made us fierce,” Fricke women, whether active duty, civilians,
Each team designates a scoring player, is very intense,” Wheeler added. “I said. or family members. The next Osan
called a “jammer,” with the others be- look forward to this every Sunday. It’s It looks like all of their hard work Humphreys Roller Derby event will
ing “blockers.” The most recent revival all about endurance and strength, es- has started to pay off. There are about be held in the Super Gym, Feb. 16, at
of the sport began in early 2000, in pecially for the blockers, because not 20 players now, both active duty mili- 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining ei-
Austin, Texas. Today, there are more only do you have to hit her, but you tary and family members, and during ther as a player, volunteer, or referee,
than 1,200 amateur leagues worldwide. have to lift her up and take her out.” this event, they had six new players. should message them on their Face-
“I love the sport,” said Wendolyn This is not a sport for the tender- Sumja said even though there was a book page at: www.facebook.com/
Simmons, who hopes to be on the hearted. During the course of a bout, lot to work on, “they did amazing. We OsanRollerDerbyFanx

11. USAG-H • PAGE 18
www.army.mil/korea USAG HUMPHREYS THE MORNING CALM
Westphal voices support for U.S. troops in Korea
By Walter Ham IV military personnel on the peninsula.
Eighth Army Public Affairs As budgets tighten in the years
ahead, Westphal said the U.S. Army
YONGSAN GARRISON – The U.S. will continue to prioritize its combat
Army’s second highest civilian official forces, wounded warriors and Army
voiced his support for U.S. Soldiers, ci- families.
vilian employees and families serving “We want no compromise there,” he
in Korea during a recent visit. said.
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army On Yongsan Garrison, the Eighth
Joseph W. Westphal visited the Korean Army commanding general briefed
Peninsula Jan. 15-17, as a part of a week- Westphal on Eighth Army’s revolu-
long trip to the Asia Pacific region. tionary mission change from an Army
Following a stop in Hawaii, West- Service Component Command to an
phal arrived in South Korea to meet operational Field Army headquarters,
with senior military leaders and Sol- capable of commanding multinational
diers on Yongsan Garrison and Camp corps-level combat formations.
Humphreys, the current and future While at Humphreys, Westphal ate
headquarters posts for U.S. Forces in lunch with Soldiers at the 194th Com-
South Korea. bat Sustainment Support Battalion’s
Prior to his tour, Westphal said he is Provider Grill Dining Facility; received
particularly looking forward to visiting briefings on the Humphreys Transfor-
Camp Humphreys for the first time. mation; and visited the newly built
“While I’ve never been there, I Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal makes a point while dining with Army Family Housing units and some
think I know Humphreys better than Soldiers at the Provider Grill, Jan. 17. – U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jamel Carry off-post apartments.
I know my backyard ... just from all of The U.S. Army’s senior leaders have
the presentations that I’ve had back in partnership this has become,” said Korean War hero; and Eighth Army all recently visited the Korean Penin-
Washington about it,” said Westphal. Westphal, adding that the anniversary Commanding General Lt. Gen. John D. sula and sang the praises of American
As the U.S. Army winds down its shows how far South Korea has come Johnson. troops serving close to the world’s
involvement in Afghanistan, Westphal in 60 years -- from a nation devastat- Westphal said he is impressed with most heavily armed border.
said Army units will be increasingly fo- ed by a brutal war “to one of the most the readiness of American forces in Westphal echoed their sentiments.
cused on maintaining stability in the vibrant economies in the world…to a Korea and the dedication of the senior “More and more, this assignment is
Asia Pacific region. country of tremendous possibility and U.S. Army leadership team on the pen- incredibly important to our national
Westphal noted that the Republic potential.” insula, which he called one of the best security,” said Westphal. “This is at the
of Korea-United States Alliance will During his visit, Westphal met leadership teams in the U.S. Army. heart of one of the most strategically
mark the 60th anniversary this July of with Gen. James D. Thurman, com- “I’m trying to make sure that I can important places in the world.
the Korean War Armistice agreement mander of United Nations Command, also be a voice for our alliance in Wash- “If I was a young guy thinking about
that brought a tenuous ceasefire to the Combined Forces Command and U.S. ington in terms of readiness,” said my future, I would think seriously
Korean Peninsula. Forces Korea; retired Republic of Ko- Westphal. about, ‘Hey, I want to join the Army
“The 60th anniversary gives us a rea Army Gen. Paik Sun-yup, the ROK The under secretary said he was fo- and go to Korea and see what that’s
chance to show what an incredible Army’s first four-star general and a cused on every issue that affects U.S. like,’” said Westphal. x