Jan 23 Morning Calm

The latest news from the Army in Korea is available online at: www.Army.mil/KoreaThe latest news from the Army in Korea is available online at: www.Army.mil/Korea
January 23, 2015 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea Volume 13, Issue 5
Feature Page P16
USAG Red Cloud P04
USAG Casey P04
USAG Yongsan P09
USAG Humphreys P18
USAG Daegu P24
GARRISONS
Inside
Page 12 Page 17
Yongsan Lends
Helping Hand at
Geon Orphanage
Katusa ETS:
Ceremony,
High Spirits
Travel back in time
Gyeongbokgung offers unique experience to visitors
See Page 17 for complete story

THE MORNING CALMMORNING CALMPAGE 2
Submitting stories or photos to
The Morning Calm Weekly
Send your Letters to the Editor, guest commen-
taries, story submissions, photos and other
items to: ricardo.j.branch.mil@mail.mil.
Allitemsaresubjecttoeditingforcontentandto
insure they conform with DoD guidelines.
The Morning Calm Online Edition:
www.army.mil/korea
The Morning Calm
Published by
The United States Army Garrison Yongsan
Public Affairs Office
in coordination with
USAG Red Cloud, USAG Humphreys
and USAG Daegu
Public Affairs Offices
USAG RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Jack Haefner
Public Affairs Officer: David R. Oten
Command Information Officer: Dave Palmer
Writer/Editor: Franklin Fisher
Staff Writers: Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman,
Cpl. Noh Ha-kyung
USAG YONGSAN
Commander: Col. Maria P. Eoff
Public Affairs Officer: Michelle L. Thomas
Command Information Officer: Nikki L. Maxwell
Writer/Editor: Staff Sgt. Ricardo J. Branch
Staff Writers: Sgt. Jung Young-ho,
Cpl. Moon Hyung-joo and Pfc. Yi Jung-uk
USAG HUMPHREYS
Commander: Col. Darin S. Conkright
Public Affairs Officer: Edward N. Johnson
Command Information Officer: Steven Hoover
Staff Writer: Pfc. Cho Jeong-won
Interns: Min Kwon, Kate Ko
USAG DAEGU
Commander: Col. Jim M. Bradford
Public Affairs Officer: Philip Molter
Command Information Officer: Mary Grimes
Staff Writers: Pfc. Kim Si-woong
Interns: Park Ga-hyun, Park Ye-sin, Park Bit-na
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for
members of the Department of Defense. Contents of
The Morning Calm Weekly are not necessarily official
views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government,
Department of Defense, or Department of the Army.
The editorial content of this weekly publication is
the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea.
Circulation: 9,500
Printed by Oriental Press, a private firm in no way
connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive
written contract with the Contracting Command.
The civilian printer is responsible for commercial
advertising. The appearance of advertising in this
publication, including inserts or supplements, does
not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or
Oriental Press of the products or services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made
available for purchase, use or patronage without
regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age,
marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation,
or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user
or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal
opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed,
the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that
source until the violation of the equal opportunity
policy is corrected.
Oriental Press President: Charles Chong
Commercial Advertising
Telephone: DSN 315-738-5005
Fax: (02) 790-5795
E-mail: oppress@kornet.net
Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-
0758
Location: Bldg. 1440, Yongsan, Main Post
SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS:
Phone: DSN 738-7352
Managing Editor: ricardo.j.branch.mil@mail.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic
of Korea – The Nav y Club at
USAG Yongsan will remain open
for business until its official
closure slated for May 1, 2015.
The Navy Club facility, which
is operated by U.S. Nav y, is
being closed due to the planned
relocation of the U.S. Naval Forces
Korea headquarters to Busan
in July 2015 and the subsequent
r e l o c a t i o n o f o t h e r N a v y
personnel to Camp Humphreys in
future years.
Despite the planned closure,
N a v y C l u b m a n a g e m e n t i s
e n c o u r a g i n g c u s t o m e r s t o
continue to patronize the facility
until it officially closes.
“We want our customers to
know we will remain open for
business until May 1 and there
is still time to come out and
enjoy a meal at the Navy Club,”
said Randy Quimby, Navy Club
manager. “We will continue to
offer patrons the same quality
food and service until we close the
facility.”
A longtime favorite of service
members and their families, the
Navy Club has served generations
of military personnel at Yongsan
Garrison.
“ We t h a n k a l l Nav y C l u b
employees for their many years
Navy Club to remain open until May 1
Press Release
Special to the Morning Calm
The Navy Club, which has been a site around U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan for
decades is due to close it's doors in a few months following the recent decision to
move U.S. Naval Forces Korea headquarters.
of dedicated service to U.S. military
personnel serving here in Korea,” said
Don Henderson, Executive Director
for U.S. Navy Region Korea. “We
remain committed to supporting
our Navy Club staff with transition
assistance as we make preparations
to close the facility.”

January 23, 2015 MORNING CALM PAGE 3

THE MORNING CALMUSAG RED CLOUDUSAGRC • PAGE 4
http://redcloud.korea.army.mil
Salt, sand, among keys to safe winter
By Franklin Fisher
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
In the motor pool of the U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I’s Directorate of Public Works Jan. 12, a
15-ton salt-and-sand spreader stands ready for action if snow hits Warrior Country installations. Whenever
DPW’s snow removal crews roll out, they first work to clear the snow itself, then go after any ice that’s formed.
Area I officials are reminding the Warrior Country community that building managers have the important
role of putting out salt and sand, and that all community members should follow safe winter practices,
behind the wheel, out walking, or at home. – U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman
CAMP RED CLOUD – Should heavy snow storms
hit Warrior Country installations this winter, Area
I’s snow response crews are gassed up, checked out
and ready to roll.
“We got all our snow removal assets loaded
and ready to go – salt trucks, sand spreaders, snow
plows, excavators, graders, all checked out, topped
off,” said Marshall D. Downs, chief, Operations and
Maintenance Division of the U.S. Army Garrison
Red Cloud and Area I’s Directorate of Public Works.
Although there’s been some snowfall this winter
so far, the winter has been shaping up as relatively
mild in Warrior Country.
But Area I officials are reminding the Warrior
Country community that the many long weeks of
winter still ahead carry the possibility of snow, ice
and the safety hazards they pose.
Work crews have positioned salt-and-sand boxes
near key on-post buildings so that those managing
the buildings can spread salt and sand on walkways
and other spots where a passersby might slip on
ice and fall.
When heavy snow does fall, DPW’s crews have a
list of priority cleanup targets: the main roads that
lead to emergency facilities, schools and other key
facilities within the garrison.
But, even with the DPW crews hard at work,
building managers have an important role to play
in making things safer, said Downs.
“If you do have ice and snow when you come to
work, then, the first thing you should do is shovel
your snow, then apply salt and sand as needed,” he
said, regarding building managers duties. “Go to
the salt-and-sandbox and start putting it down on
the sidewalks and entrances into your facility so
your employees get there safely.”
Downs also said that DPW has already mobilized
its crews about a half-dozen times this winter. One
of those occasions was in early January after a night
of heavy rain combined with frigid temperatures
left Area I installations under a hazardous sheet
of ice.
“It rained heavily and it froze so there was ice
everywhere on the installations,” he said.
But because of the quick clearance effort, the
post’s key roads were virtually free of ice by 8 a.m.
“By 8 a.m. it didn’t affect you,” Downs said of
those who’d gone to work on the installations. “You
see some icy spots here and there but the majority
of it was already cleaned up.”
While it’s DPW’s crews that have the job of
keeping on top of snow and ice removal, military
units also have a role, said Downs.
According to Downs, units are supposed to clear
the areas within their 'footprint' – their sidewalks
and the areas within, their motor pools forexample.
That includes laying down salt and sand.
Each year as winter approaches, DPW sets out
the salt boxes. But as winter progresses and the
quantity of salt in the box runs out, it is not DPW
personnel who refill them or provides the salt
needed for refills, Downs said.
Instead, those responsible for refilling them
must go to the on-post self-help store for salt refills.
Here are some tips on keeping safe in winter
weather:
Driving Safety
• If you haveacarand haven’tdonesoalready,
have it tuned up, check the level of antifreeze, make
sure the battery is good, and check your tire tread
or put on snow tires.
• Keep emergency gear in your car for
everyday trips.
• Avoid driving in snow or ice storms. If
you must travel in bad weather, drive slowly. Let
someone know what route you're taking and when
you plan to arrive so they can alert authorities if
you don't get there.
• If your car is parked outside, make sure the
exhaust pipe and the area around it are free of snow
before you start the car. Snow packed in or around
the exhaust pipe can cause high levels of carbon
monoxide in the car.
• Don't sit in a parked car with the engine
running unless a window is open. Do not let your
car run while parked in a garage.
• If your car stalls or gets stuck in snow, light
two flares and place one at each end of the car, a safe
distance away. Make sure snow has not blocked the
exhaust pipe. Then stay in your vehicle and open
a window slightly to let in fresh air. Wrap yourself
in blankets and run your vehicle's heater for a few
minutes every hour to keep warm.
Heating Your Home
• Keep portable space heaters at least three
feet from anything that can burn, including
bedding, furniture, and clothing. Never drape
clothing over a space heater to dry.
• Keep children and pets away from space
heaters. Never leave children in a room alone when
a space heater is in use.
• Never use your range or oven to heat your
home, even for a short time.
Clearing Snow and Ice
• Dress warmly, paying special attention to
feet, hands, nose and ears.
• Do light warm-up exercises before
shoveling, and take frequent breaks.
• If possible, push snow in front of you. If
you have to lift it, pick up small amounts and lift
with your legs, not your back. Do not toss snow over
your shoulder or to the side.
• Don't drink alcohol before or while
shoveling snow. Never smoke while shoveling.
• Use rock salt or de-icing compounds to
remove ice from steps, walkways, and sidewalks.
Sand placed on walkways may also help prevent
slipping.
Surviving A Storm
• Before cold weather hits, make sure you
have a way to heatyour home during a power failure.
• Keep on hand extra blankets, flashlights
with extra batteries, matches, a first aid kit, manual
can opener, snow shovel and rock salt, and special
needs items (e.g., diapers).
• Monitor the temperature of your home.
Infants and persons over age 65 are especially
susceptible to cold. If it's not possible to keep
your home warm, stay with friends or family or in
a shelter.
• Dress in several layers to maintain body
heat. Covering up with blankets can also conserve
heat. x

January 23, 2015 USAG RED CLOUD USAGRC • PAGE 5
News & Notesfrom Page 1

THE MORNING CALMUSAG RED CLOUDUSAGRC • PAGE 6
At the Uijeongbu Arts Center last
month, members of the 2nd Infantry
Division Band share the stage with
those of the South Korean army’s
8th Infantry Division Band during
a concert held last month for the
citizens of Uijeongbu. – U.S. Army
photo by Pak Chin-U
On The
Same Page
Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division’s
210th Field Artillery Brigade man
their Paladin M109A6 self-propelled
howitzers in the snows of Cheorwon
last month during a live-fire exercise at
Rodriguez Live Fire Range. The exercise
helped Soldiers of the brigade’s Battery
A, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, hone
their battle skills. – U.S. Army photo by
Cpl. Song Gun-woo
2ID Paladin crews
all-weather warriors

January 23, 2015 USAG RED CLOUD USAGRC • PAGE 7
Following are Commander’s Cup standings as of Jan. 14, 2015
Commander’s Cup standings are also online at the Area I Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RedCloudCasey
PLACE UNIT POINTS
1 46 TRANS 868
2 C Co, HHBN 783
3 HHC, 1-72 AR 686
4 HHB, 210 FAB 640
5 B Co, HHBN 616
6 HHSC, HHBN 585
7 HHC, 3-8 CAV 550
8 55 MP CO 549
9 E, 6-52 ADA 548
10 HHC, 1 ABCT 544
11 C, BSTB 528
12
F, 1-72 AR
F 302 BSB
505
13 A, 302 BSB 494
14 A Co, HHBN 486
15 HHB, 1-15 FA 484
16 HHC , BSTB 436
17 E, 2-9 IN/E 302 BSB 433
18 HHC, 2-9 IN 405
19 HHT, 4-7 CAV 289
PLACE UNIT POINTS
1 62 CHEM/CBRN 1010
2 4 CHEM/CBRN 894
3 61 CBRN 807
4 C, 4-7 CAV 685
5 579 FSC 682
6 G, 1-15 FA/G 302 BSB 660
7 B, 4-7 CAV 650
8 580 FSC 606
9 61 MAINT 603
10 C, 302 BSB 580
11 A, BSTB 574
12 C, 1-72 AR 559
13 A, 3-8 CAV 525
14 B, 302 BSB 518
15 HHC, USAG AREA I 461
16 D, 3-8 CAV 460
17 A, 1-72 AR 456
18 B, 3-8 CAV 427
19 C, 3-8 CAV 415
20 HHB, 6-37 FA 400
21 HHC, 302 BSB 399
22 A, 70 BSB 388
23 B, 1-72 AR 385
24 A, 1-15 FA 377
25 D, 4-7 CAV/D 302 BSB 371
26 H, FSC, 3-8 CAV 370
27 A, 4-7 CAV 367
28 B, 1-15 FA 366
29 A, 2-9 IN 332
30 B, 2-9 IN 325
31 D, BSTB 318
32 HHC, 70 BSB 281
33 HHB, 1-38 FA 280
PLACE UNIT POINTS
1 B, 1-38 FA 977
2 C, 6-37 FA 918
3 17 ORD CO 700
4 2ID BAND 696
5 501 CHEM/CBRN 689
6 A, 1-38 FA 627
7 560 MCGA 608
8 B, 6-37 FA 599
9 HHD, 23 CHEM/CBRN 598
10 F, 333 FA/FTAB 333 579
11 579 SIG 574
12 629 MCAS 495
13 C, 1-38 FA 449
14 D, 1-72 AR 442
15 D, 2-9 IN 424
16 552 SIG 421
17 WRC 406
18 403 LRC CRC 404
19 C, 2-9 IN 404
20 B, BSTB 389
21 B, 70 BSB 319
22 A, 6-37 FA 314
23 602 DET 285
24 618 DENTAL 266
25 604 ASOS 252
26 403 AFSB 225
27 8 ARMY NCOA 200
28 D Det, 176 FIN 200
29 21 MP DET 150
30 106 MED DET 103
31 19 AG (Postal) 100
Area I Commander’s Cup Standings
Small UnitsMedium UnitsLarge Units

January 23, 2015 USAG YONGSAN USAGY • PAGE 9
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Yongsan community pays tribute to Dr. King legacy
By Sarenna M. Lawson
Yongsan Public Affairs Office
Soldiers, civilians and family members march down the streets of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan to honor the late civil right leader. (U.S. Army Photos by by Staff
Sgt. Ricardo Branch)
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea
– Soldiers, civilians and family members
gathered for a candlelight vigil and observance
honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Jan., 18 here.
The observance paid tribute to the life and
contributions of Martin Luther King Jr., who
paved the way during the civil right movement
of the 60s.
Col. Maria P. Eoff, garrison commander,
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan opened the event
with a discussion on the important of selfless
service and how Dr. King exhibited these
qualities.
“Selfless service is a core Army value,” she
said. “The military is often referred to as ‘the
service.’ We Soldiers, and civilians [like Dr.
King] are trained to put the welfare of the
nation, the Army and our subordinates before
our own. Selfless service means doing what is
right.”
During the event, community members
sang songs as they marched from the Seoul
American High School to the Yongsan
Memorial Chapel, where the candlelight vigil
and musical performances and proclamations’
occurred.
Nine-year-old Jenna and seven-year-old
Sophia Ajello, two Girl Scouts who both took
part in the march and proclamation readings,
called Martin Luther King and important
figure of American history.
“He caused everyone to have the same rights
as each other,” Sophia said. “To demonstrate
what he taught the world, we should “not
judge people by their race.”
The proclamation readings at Memorial
Chapel echoed a similar message during
remarks by Kayla Fointno, Delta Sigma Theta
sorority, who spoke about Coretta Scott King,
the wife of the slain civil right leader.
“Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a chance to
celebrate life and commemorate the man of
action, who paid the ultimate price,” she said.
“It’s not just an African American holiday but a
people’s holiday.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first observed
in 1986 after President Ronald Regan signed the
holiday into law in 1983. Today, this holiday is
a observed as a beacon of light for quality and
justice for all people.
Lt. Col. Mark Danner, commander, brigade
special troops battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry
Division, and guest speaker for the event called
Dr. King a man who represented the hope during
difficult times.
“He was a drum major for justice, an American
hero and my idol,” Danner said. “Dr. King pushed
for equality for all people and had a commitment
to serve, at times even pushing forward through
death threats.”
He said that even with death threats looming,
many answered the call to serve Dr. King. The
call to serve continues to be an important part of
American life today, especially for U.S. Soldiers.
“It’s not enough to just celebrate MLK once a
year,” Danner said. “It’s not enough to just know
the “I have a dream’ speech, but to have a dream.
We serve together and salute Dr. King for making
that dream become a reality.”
Members of the South Post Gospel Choir lead the Martin Luther King Jr. candlelight vigil and march
attendees in a rendtion of the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing." during the holiday celebration, Jan. 18 at U.S.
Army Garrison Yongsan.

THE MORNING CALMUSAG YONGSANUSAGY • PAGE 10
Jan. 23 Right Arm Night (R&R Club, 1700)
Jan. 24: Health Fitness Expo. (Commiskey's, 0900-1200)
Jan. 28: 2014 Army Digital Photography Contest ceremony (CCAC, 1500)
Jan. 31: Family Trip to Snow Sledding (CCAC, 0900)
Feb. 2: Super Bowl Party (Yongsan, K16CAC, 0600-1300)
AREA II EVENTS CALENDAR
News & Notes
USAGYONGSAN’SOFFICIALWEBSITE: VisitandbookmarkUSAGYongsan’s
official website at http://www.army.mil/yongsan where you’ll find the latest news,
photos, and lots of other Community information. Also, visit and “LIKE” USAG
Yongsan’s official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/usagyongsan.
#YongsanStrong
FORTCOMING SPOUSE ORIENTATION TOUR: The spouse orientation
program from ACS is being improved and the garrison is gearing up a two-day
orientation for spouses to start in Jan. 2015. The process is being refined through
the ACS Relocation Program for implementation.
Safe Winter Driving: - Winterize your vehicle (check antifreeze,
battery, wipers, windshield washer fluid, belts, lights, heater, defroster, oil,
brakes, hazard lights, tires); replace oil with winter grade oil.
- Pack a winter car kit (snow brush with scraper, flashlight with extra
batteries, blanket, mittens, socks, hat, small shovel, jumper cables, hazard
sign, flares or flag, extra windshield washer fluid).
- If skidding on ice, ensure to steer in the direction of the skid and make
gentle corrections to regain control! DO NOT make sudden steering
corrections, brake suddenly, or accelerate.
PORTABLE HEATERS REMINDER: - The use of portable electric heaters
are prohibited IAW USFK Reg 420-1. Exception, Army Family Housing (AFH).
HEALTH FITNESS
EXPO
24 JAN 2015
Commiskey's Community Activity Center
0900-1200
Bring in the NEW YEAR with information on:
- Access to Care
- Prevention Methods
- Free Fitness Classes:
- Jazzercise, 1000-1030
- Zumba, 1045-1145

* For More info, call 737-1751 or 736-3340

THE MORNING CALMUSAG YONGSANUSAGY • PAGE 12
YONGSAN GARRISON – As the
winter sunlight washed over the
quiet Saturday afternoon, the rustle
of busy hands and feet, as well as
the sound of excited laughter rang
out across the parking lot in front of
Geon Orphanage. Curious young eyes
watched while volunteers stacked
boxes full of clothes and other items.
Without a doubt, the Winter GIVE
project had cut through the frigidity
of the season and sparked off a very
warm beginning for the New Year.
The GIVE project is designed to
help out the surrounding community.
The orphange is located about thirty
minutes away from U.S. Army Garrison
– Yongsan in Gehwa, Seoul. The
group in charge, composed of young
members from the Yongsan Skate
Crew, MST Torch Club, and Smart
Girls Club, received donations of
winter clothing, sporting equipment,
and other necessities to deliver to the
facility.
“We plan and carry out these special
projects occasionally,” said Mi Kyung
Kim, the leading staff member of both
the Smart Girls Club and the Torch
Club. “This time, as we thought about
how we could improve the community,
Yongsan Lends Helping Hands at Geon Orphanage
Story by Pvt. Byun Hyejoon
YongsanPublicAffairsOffice
(Left) Volunteer members from the Yongsan Skate Crew, the Torch Club, and the
Smart Girl’s Club unload boxes from the van. The donated items were collected over a
course of two weeks and delivered to Geon Orphanage.
(Above) The group of school-aged volunteers and the children from the orphange
made custom picture frames together during an arts and crafts session, Jan. 10. (U.S.
Army photos by Pvt. Byun Hyejoon)
the kids reached the consensus that they
wanted to deliver some gifts to those who
needed them during the winter.”
After delivering the collected items,
members of the group and children from
the orphanage had time to interact through
an arts and crafts session, as well as through
sports activities outside.
“We are looking forward to the possibility
of establishing a lasting relationship with
the facility,” Kim added. “We are hoping that
our plans don’t just end as a one-time effort.”
The effects of the project seem to go
beyond the scope of simple charity.
“We appreciate what the group is doing
because although the children do receive a
lot of English classes, they rarely have the
opportunity to interact with foreigners who
are in the same age group,” said Park Guk Ja,
the honorary director of the facility whom
the children refer to as “mother.”
The orphanage, which has a history of
about 50 years, has an estimated number
of 70 children and about 30 who come and
go occasionally. The institution also opens
programs for others in the neighborhood,
such as children whose parents cannot take
care of them during the day frequent the
facilities.
“Obviously, it might seem like to some
people that these children here in the facility
are less fortunate than we are, considering
that they come from different upbringings
and backgrounds,” said Shaun Juan, the
program assistant of the Yongsan Youth
Sports and Fitness with Child and Youth
Services who put the project together.
“We wanted to do whatever we could to
brighten up their day, with the holiday
season around, and just give back.”
The Winter GIVE project had a
special meaning of its own for the young
volunteers who helped out.
“The fact that this is an organized
effort under the supervision of adults
allows it to have a thorough effect on
both the giving and receiving side,” said
Karyn Wuensch, whose son is a member
of the Torch Club. “Our hope is that the
kids in the program are able to see how
they can help other kids, not just in their
own community back home, but also
abroad. It’s important that they are able
to see the difference in the lives that they
have with parents, and realize how they
are able to affect those who might not
have as many opportunities.”
The day ended with the volunteer
team waving goodbye to the children
through the bus window, and those
outside returned the favor with bright
smiles on their faces.
The Winter GIVE project for this year
came to a close, but it left an impression
that it was perhaps just the beginning of
a gift that keeps on giving.

January 23, 2015 USAG YONGSAN USAGY • PAGE 13
L t . C o l . K i m K y u n g Ta e ,
C o m m a n d e r, A r e a I I R O K A
Support Group, shakes hands
with the ETS KATUSA, Sgt.
Yoon, Hee Jo, who served at
the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan
Command Group. Meanwhile,
C o m m a n d S e r g e a n t M a j o r
Hodgkins appreciates Sgt. Lee
Chan Soo of the ROKA Staff
Office for his nineteen months
o f s e a m l e s s s e r v i c e i n t h e
garrison. As the first KATUSAs
to finish their military services
this new year, they were greatly
celebrated and appreciated by
the commanders of both the ROK
and the US, Jan 14. (U.S. Army
Photo by Pfc. Yi, Jung Uk)
Gatchi
Gapshida!
Thanks for
Serving

This information is provided by the Korea Tourism Organization as a courtesy, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the US Government.
Seollal demands a lot of preparation, especially in terms of gifts, traveling, and not to mention, the holiday feast! As there are many things
to purchase for the ancestral rites and gifts, department stores and markets are usually very crowded during the days leading up to Seollal. The
foods for ancestral rites are prepared with a variety of wild herbs, meat, fish, and fruits all chosen with great attention paid to the quality of
their shape, color, and freshness.
Another crucial part of preparing for Seollal, especially for those far from home, is travel arrangements. Many people live away from their
family home because of work, marriage, or study, and therefore must travel to celebrate Seollal with their families. So, there is a mad rush to
book buses, trains, or plane tickets before they all sell out. Meanwhile, traveling by car during the holiday can take over two to four times the
normal travel time due to heavy traffic. For this reason, real-time reports of highway traffic conditions during Seollal are broadcast on the radio
and other mass media channels.
The day before Seoullal
S
eollal (Lunar New Year; January 1 of the lunar calendar) is one of the most celebrated national holidays in
Korea. This year, Seollal falls on February 19 of the Gregorian calendar. More than just a holiday to mark
the beginning of a new year, Seollal is truly a special occasion for Korean people. Not only is it a time
for paying respect to ancestors, but it is also an opportunity to catch up with distant family members who travel
home to get together for this special occasion. During Seollal, Koreans traditionally wear hanbok (traditional
clothes), perform ancestral rites, play folk games, eat traditional foods, listen to stories, and catch up with one
another. Read on to discover how Koreans celebrate Seollal.
Tip - Popular Seollal gifts
Seollal gifts vary each year depending on economic situations and gift trends, but the most popu-
lar ones are department store gift cards and cash. Popular gifts for parents include ginseng, honey, health
products, and massage chairs. Other common gifts include toiletries such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste,
etc., and gift baskets/sets composed of Spam, tuna, hangwa (traditional sweets and cookies), dried fish, and
fruit.

Tip - Shopping
During the Seollal holiday season (Feb 18–22, 2015), most de-
partment stores and major shopping districts will stay closed for
two days, especially on the day of Seollal
(Feb 19, 2015) and the day after (Feb 20, 2015).
(*Dates may vary depending on location and
brand, so please check details prior to visit-
ing.)
This information is provided by the Korea Tourism Organization as a courtesy, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the US Government.
On the day of Seollal: Partake in ancestral rites and enjoy traditional games!
The morning of Seollal begins with an ancestral rite. Family members, each dressed up for the occasion (traditionally in hanbok, but often in Western formal
attire), gather in front of the ritual table and set on it an ancestral tablet and dishes of ritual foods, which are according to the laws of ancestral rites. Once set,
the rite begins with deep bows as greetings to the ancestor spirits, and proceeds with offerings and prayers before ending with bidding farewell to the spirits.
The ritual is conducted to express respect and gratitude to one’s ancestors and to pray for the family’s well-being throughout the year.
Following the rite, everyone gathers together and eats the ritual food. The main dish of the day is tteokguk, a traditional soup made with sliced rice cakes,
beef, egg, vegetables, and other ingredients. In Korea, eating tteokguk on New Year’s Day is believed to add a year to one’s age. People often ask each other,
“How many servings of tteokguk have you had?” as a fun way to ask each other’s age.
After the meal, the younger generations of the family pay respect to their elders by taking a deep bow called sebae, and by presenting them with gifts. Then,
the elders offer their blessings and wishes for a prosperous year. Children often receive sebaetdon (New Year’s money) as a Seollal gift. For the remainder of the
day, family members play traditional folk games, eat food, and share stories.
Traditional Games to enjoy on Seollal
Seollal is an opportunity for the entire family to engage in fun activities together. The most common activity is yutnori, a board game that involves throwing
four wooden sticks. This game is so easy to learn that all family members, regardless of age, can enjoy playing in teams and making fun bets. Besides yutnori, tra-
ditional games such as jegi-chagi (footbag-like game), neol-twiggi (see-saw), tuho (arrow toss), and yeon-naligi (kite flying) are widely played at places like parks
or open areas at palaces and shrines. Lastly, families wind down by going to see a movie or watching Seollal specials on TV.
Tip - Traveling
During the Seollal holiday, the bustling city of Seoul be-
comes relatively quiet and peaceful, as most people leave the capi-
tal to return home or travel abroad. Streets become vacant, and
many restaurants and shops close. However, recreational and cul-
tural facilities such as amusement parks, national parks, and major
palaces stay open to the public to present various events and tra-
ditional games for families. You might want to consider adjusting
your travel dates if you are planning to visit other regions of Korea
during the holiday period, as bus and train tickets are hard to come
by and highways are heavily congested.
Recommended travel spots during the
Seollal Holiday
Namsangol Hanok Village hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr
Gyeongbokgung Palace www.royalpalace.go.kr
N Seoul Tower www.nseoultower.co.kr
Samcheonggak www.samcheonggak.or.kr
Seoul Museum of History www.museum.seoul.kr
Lotte World Folk Museum www.lotteworld.com/museum
The National Museum of Korea museum.go.kr
Korean Folk Village www.k0reanfolk.co.kr
Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon eng.cdg.go.kr
National Gugak Center www.gugak.go.kr
Deoksugung Palace www.deoksugung.go.kr
Jongmyo Shrine jikimi.cha.go.kr
Dongdaemun Design Plaza www.ddp.or.kr
Doota www.doota.com

THE MORNING CALMFEATUREFEATURE • PAGE 16
KATUSA ETS: ceremony, high spirits
CAMP RED CLOUD – For South
Korean Soldiers assigned to the U.S.
Army, known as KATUSAs, the last day
of their 21 months of military service is
marked with an ETS ceremony.
For those stationed in Warrior
Country ETS ceremonies are held inside
the post theater on Camp Red Cloud in
Uijeongbu.
The KATUSAs file in, take seats, hear
formal remarks from several speakers,
and are given certificates recognizing
their military service. Toward the end
of the cermony they extend a farewell
handshake to various senior NCOS and
other leaders, as well as any KATUSA
parents who may have attended the
ceremony.
Then, they make their way outdoors
to the nearby Village Green parade field
where they pose for photos and say their
last goodbyes. A customary KATUSA
final gesture of sendoff: the remaining
KATUSA's toss those departing in the
air.
A KATUSA, who has just finished his military service, flies through the air during a customary KATUSA send-off
at Camp Red Cloud’s Village Green June 16, 2014. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung
A KATUSA who has just ended
his military service poses with
his buddies on Camp Red Cloud
March 24, 2014. – U.S. Army photo
by Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung
Area I senior leaders say farewell to departing KATUSAs during an ETS
ceremony, Aug. 15, 2014. – U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Noh Ha-kyung
KATUSAs celebrate their accomplishment at the end of a June 16, 2014 ETS ceremony at Camp
Red Cloud. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung
A KATUSA is all smiles on the day of his ETS March 24,
2014.–U.S.ArmyphotobyPfc.NohHa-kyung
KATUSAs stand at attention at
their seats in the Camp Red Cloud
theater for a KATUSA ETS ceremony
March 24, 2014. – U.S. Army photo by
Pfc. Noh Ha-kyung

January 23, 2015 FEATURE FEATURE • PAGE 17
YONGSAN GARRISON -
Eiffel Tower of France, Big
Ben of England, and the Great
Wall of China. These are the
greatest cultural legacies
that first come to mind when
visualizing these specific
countries.
When it comes to Korea,
Gyeonbokgung is given the
honor of being the nation’s
cultural icon.
Ta ke a wa l k a l o n g t h e
Gwanghwamun Square on
Sejongno, the majestic passage
that leads Seoul City Hall to
Gyeongbokgung. Countless
vehicles of various sizes,
numerous people coming
and going from everywhere
d e ve l o p s a s t r a n ge , ye t
beautiful harmony with the
ancient legacies of Korea.
With its location determined
for its strategic significance,
the Gyeonbokgung dates
back all the way to Joseon
Dynasty. It served as the main
palace –‘gung’ means ‘palace’
in Korean - for the greatest
emperors of the era.
Looking for a place where
you can go back in time,
visit historic sites, and have
a quality time with Korean
culture? This is the right place.
Gyeongbokgung was built
in 1395, three years after the
foundation of Joseon Dynasty,
a n d f o r m o r e t h a n f i v e
hundred years it was a majestic
and luxurious abode for the
emperors. The name signifies
‘the new dynasty will enjoy
fortune and flourish’, making
the palace a symbol of national
sovereignty. With Mount
Bugak to its rear and Sejongno
outside Gwanghwamun Gate
- the main gate of the palace
- Gyeongbokgung holds its
firm and steadfast position
until today in the heart of the
capital city.
Mainly 13 areas constitute
the whole palace, one of
w h i c h i s G y e o n g h o e r u
Pavilion. Gyeonghoeru was
where the king threw formal
banquets for foreign envoys.
T h e k i n g a n d h i s p a r t y
went up to Gyeonghoeru
to enjoy a sweeping view of
the palace and the majestic
mountains. The sights still
remain the same, although
there are minor ‘contemporary
modifications.’ This is why
to visit Gyeongbokgung is to
travel back in time to bask in
the delights of the emperor.
That is not the only cultural
experience to be encountered
in Gyeongbokgung. If you
desire to take a closer look
at Korea’s cultural artifacts,
you might want to visit The
National Folk Museum of
Korea, which provides free
gallery tours at 10:30 and 14:30
for English speakers.
Inside the palace there is
also a street that represents
the late 19th century street
in South Korea when the
electricity was first made
available. A streetcar and
shops in traditional houses
(‘Hanok’) show the beginning
of the modern era. The history
of this nation still breathes
within the palace itself.
The Republic of Korea
stands on the bedrock of five-
thousand-years-long history.
Among those five thousand
years, Joseon Dynasty is
always recalled as the most
glamorou s f ive hu nd red
years. Gyeongbokgung is
the emblem and the pearl
of that era. There are other
monuments and historic
legacies in the peninsula, but
there is no place that describes
this countr y better than
Gyeongbokgung.
Story by Cpl. Moon Hyung Ju
YongsanPublicAffairsOffice
Symbol of the Nation in the Heart of Seoul, Gyeongbokgung
Gate guard changing ceremony takes place right infront of the main gate of Gyeonbokgung. The ceremony lasts for
fifteen minutes. (U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Moon Hyungju)
(Left) Gyeonghoeru is where the king threw formal banquets for foreign
envoys. The pavilion was burnt down during the Japanese invasion of 1592,
but rebuilt in 1867 as a wooden, two-story structure.
(Above) In the rear garden of the concubines’ quarters is a square pond
named Hyangwonji, in the center lies a pavilion named Hyangwonjeong.
(U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Moon Hyungju)

THE MORNING CALMUSAG HUMPHREYSUSAGH • PAGE 18
http://www.army.mil/humphreys

January 23, 2015 USAG HUMPHREYS USAGH • PAGE 21

The special tourism card Kpass, specifically
designed for foreign travelers, officially launched
on December 22, 2014. With Kpass, travelers
from overseas have access to a variety of
customized services to meet their travel needs
in Korea. Services include travel concierge (International Taxi, SIM
card, luggage storage services, etc), transportation and airport care
services.
For Free Independent Travelers (FIT) in particular, the card can be
used in conjunction with special tourism taxis operating on various
courses, as well as for courses tailored to meet travelers’ specific
requests.
The card holder has access to an array of additional benefits, not
only limited to transportation usage but can also be used in shopping
centers, restaurants, theaters and more.As Kpass is equipped for use
with public transportation, tourists can conveniently travel around
Korea without needing to buy a separate transportation card.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
More Info
<Kpass Card)
Period: January 23, 2015-February 1, 2015
Website: www.kpass.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)
Venues for purchasing:
Premium Travel Center (Seoul Station, Myeong-dong Station, Hongdae)
Incheon International Airport (International service booth in front of
gate C)
Gimpo International Airport (International Terminal Level 1,
International Taxi Booth)
Inquiries: +82-2-1644-1493 (Korean, English, Chinese)
1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Courtesy of Premium Pass International Co., Ltd.
This information is provided by the Korea Tourism Organization as a courtesy, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with
the US Government.
Introducing Kpass, the
transportation card with
added benefits
News & Notes
OH Roller Derby Bout
Saturday, Jan. 24: OH Roller Derby Bout begins at 5 p.m. at the MP Hill Fitness
Center. Visit www.facebook.com/OHRollerDerbyFan for details.
Camp Humphreys Cub Scout Pack 203's Pinewood Derby
Saturday, Jan. 24: The Camp Humphreys Cub Scout Pack 203's Pinewood Derby,
racing starts at 10 a.m., at the MP Hill Gym. All are welcome to watch and learn a
little about Cub Scouts!
Exchange facilities early closures
Monday, Jan. 26: The Exchange Main Store will have an EARLY CLOSURE for
annual physical inventory. The hours of operations will be from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27: All Express facilities (Shoppettes) will have an EARLY CLOSURE for
annual physical inventory. The hours of operations will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All other
Exchange facilities will keep their regular hours of operation.
Meet a Military and Family Life Counselor
Tuesday, Jan. 27: Meet a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) from 11
a.m. to noon at ACS. Ring in the New Year with some simple strategies to improve
relationships with everyone in your life -yourself included! Come meet a MFLC in
an informal gathering to learn of this oftentimes unknown and supportive resource.
MFLC’s provide free anonymous short term non medical counseling and consulting
services to military members and their families. Notes are not taken and records are
not created - MFLC’s are not part of the military behavioral health system. They can
also help you clarify and create a plan for achieving personal and professional goals.
Children are welcome. For more information, contact 753-8401
Building Resiliency in Children Parent Education Class
Thursday,Jan.29:BuildingResiliencyinChildrenParentEducationClassfrom9to
9:30a.m.attheCDC.Freetoattend,nopre-registrationneeded.Formoreinformation,
call 753-3413
Parent Date Night
Friday, Jan. 30: Is the registration deadline for the Friday, Feb. 13 Parent Date Night
from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Child Development Center. For children 6 weeks through
5th grade cost is $4/child/hour. Children must be registered with CYSS. Registration
should be made through the program that your child is enrolled in. For CDC youth,
please call 753-8601 and for SAC youth, call 753-8507.
Yard Sale at the Humphreys Community Fitness Center
Saturday, Feb. 7: Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Humphreys Community
FitnessCenter.$10foraspot&table,$5forthosewithPCSorderswithaminimum60
days in country (must present orders for discount). Yard sales are a great opportunity
to bring in a little cash or make space for that new item you want. Sign up at Outdoor
Rec. For more information, call 753-3013
DeCA school-year scholarship awards
Friday, Feb. 13: This is the application deadline for the 2015-2016 DeCA school-year
scholarship awards. Applications are available at commissaries worldwide or on the
Internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org
Morning Calm, Notes From The Garrison Contact
AnyoneneedingtohaveinformationputouttothecommunitythroughNotesfrom
the Garrison or has a story idea for The Morning Calm, should contact Clint Stone at
clint.l.stone.civ@mail.mil or call 754-0034.

THE MORNING CALMUSAG DAEGUUSAGD • PAGE 24
http://daegu.korea.army.mil
DAEGU GARRISON — With weath-
er being as unpredictable as ever,
preparedness is key. Whether driv-
ing the snowy roads of Daegu, or
traversing the hills and highways
that lead to U.S. military installa-
tions throughout Area IV, know-
ing just what the weather and road
conditions are, is important to the
safety of every Soldier, family mem-
ber, DoD civilian and retiree. That's
why Mark Williamson, Emergency
Manager, USAG Daegu and Area IV
are working feverishly to ensure all
members of the community are bet-
ter prepared for whatever Mother
Nature might deliver.
Williams is part of an aggressive ef-
fort by the Garrison to keep commu-
nity members informed of weather
conditions in a timely manner.
"We are now testing an alert system
that can notify community members
of all the emergencies or impend-
ing disasters, within 10 minutes,"
he said. "This will be done by e-
mail notification--whereby a pop-up
message comes on the screen of the
computers registered on the domain.
Additionally, the system can let
members know the urgency of the
situation by telephone, or text mes-
sage-- just in case they don’t have
network capability. This notification
service is offered through Depart-
ment of Defense. So, this means
Emergency preparedness alert system debuts in Area IV
Story and Photo by Park, Yesin
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
that the service is available not only
in the Daegu area, but also in Camp
Carroll and Busan as well. This is an
important preparedness tool. Above
all, it is a worthwhile system because
it is directly related to saving lives."
Few would argue that there's noth-
ing more frustrating than not having
more immediate access to road con-
dition information when bad weath-
er comes to the area.
Key to the success of the alert noti-
fication system that Williamson pro-
motes will be timeliness, as well as
the community's familiarity with the
meaning of road conditions color-
codes. Road condition information
is frequently placed on the USAG
Daegu Garrison Facebook page.
Williamson said that while there
are currently about 10,000 people
who make up the Area IV commu-
nity, it's going to take some time to
get everyone on board with the new
alert system.
"Right now our notification system
has approximately 300 people in it,"
said Williamson. "Basically, what we
want to is to have all of our commu-
nity registered in the system. It will
be a time-consuming effort to get
everyone in the system, but knowing
what the end result will be makes the
time well worth it."
He went on to say that, if I can de-
liver the alerts to community mem-
bers as far away as possible, then the
broader the range of a ripple effect
that would be greater than expected.
Through the alert notification sys-
tem, individuals will be just a click
away from receiving information
that will be useful. What I can tell
you for sure is, the alert notification
system will definitely save us time,
money and energy,” stated William-
son.
Williamson applauded the Depart-
ment of the Army's support for such
a system. As emergency manager, it
is understandable why he believes
connecting with the community
is key to the success of emergency
preparedness. He said, "Keeping the
community prepared is one of my top
goals. We, of course, have systems
like the Command Channel to keep
people informed as to what's going
on.
However, what I hope to achieve
through this system is an increase
in the protection level of the com-
munity from where it is now, and just
make it a lot better. I hope to ensure
that all the community members are
ready for any type of emergency.” x
Soldiers and local family ‘pool’ together for rec room upgrade
DAEGU GARRISON — A local Dae-
gu family selflessly embraced the
spirit of giving back by donating
a pool table to Soldiers of the 551st
Inland Cargo Transfer Company
(ICTC), Camp Carroll.
More than 50 soldiers gathered in
the company day room Dec. 20 to
express appreciation and gratitude
to Don and Hyoju Hegarty for their
gesture of kindness.
According to the couple, they had
long contemplated ways to give back
to the Soldiers during their stay in
Korea. While their method of
doing so was u n i q u e ,
it is clear that their de-
cision to give up their
personal pool
StoryandPhotosbyMaj.AdrienneT.McDonald
19th ESC Public Affairs
table to a unit that would certainly
appreciate one, not only elevated the
spirit of the company, but the mean-
ing of good neighbors as well.
Mr. Hegarty shared that he has
never served in the military. How-
ever, in the true spirit of a warrior,
his passion for Soldiers and their way
of life while in Korea moved him to
do something to better their stay.
“My wife and I have always wanted
to give to the Soldiers, but we didn’t
know how to begin or start,” he said.
Hegarty and his wife discussed
their aspirations with their friend
Stuart Case, the former Battalion
Command Sergeant Major for the
498th Combat Sustainment Support
Battalion, Camp Carroll.
Recently retired, Case remains in
touch with some of his former subor-
dinate commands and remembered
o n e of the company’s plans to
repair a pool table in the
barracks. “I remember
Capt. William Samuel
(commander, 551st
ICTC) saying he
wanted to repair
the pool table in
his company’s
break room,”
said Case. From
there, the two
friends consult-
ed with the 551st
ICTC command
team to solidify a date and time to
transfer their pool table to the com-
pany.
The leadership of the 551st previ-
ously began efforts to repair their
current pool table, which was no
small expense. “We knew we had to
repair the day room, and needed to
move the pool table to start the pro-
cess,” said Capt. Samuel.
The company commander and his
command team collectively donat-
ed their own funds to ensure their
Soldiers’ favorite barracks pastime,
a game of pool, came to fruition. It
made sense to donate the table the
weekend prior to Christmas. Hegar-
ty, his wife, and Case arranged to
have the table disassembled and re-
assembled at the 551st. Case assisted
in coordinating with the company
command team for not only the in-
stallment of the donated pool table,
but with the repairs of their current
table on the same day. Reassembling
each table took several hours; shortly
before the completion, Samuel and
his soldiers presented the Hegarty’s
with 498th BSSB and 551st ICTC
coins, as well as certificate of appre-
ciation.
The Hegarty's are no strangers to
the military community.
The two have been in Korea for 10
years and desire to ‘continue to stay.’
Mr. Hegarty currently serves as a cy-
ber analyst with the 6th Signal Bri-
gade, Camp Walker.
The Hegarty’s are committed to
seeking other ways to give back both
to the community, and the Soldiers
who call Daegu home for such a
short while.x
Capt. Samuel Williams, company commander of the 551st Inland Cargo Transfer Company presents
Don and Hyoju Hegarty with battalion and company command coins and a certificate of appreciation
for donating a pool table to the Soldiers on Dec. 20, 2014.

January 23, 2015 USAG DAEGU USAGD • PAGE 27
USAG Daegu intern: "A poet in our midst"
DAEGU GARRISON — Park, Ye-
Sin, an intern with the USAG Daegu
Public Affairs Office, and a student
at Daegu University won first prize
in poetry in the Maeil Annual Spring
Literary Contest held Jan. 9 at the
Maeil Newspaper Company.
Park's award winning poem titled
"Fishing at dawn" landed him the
big catch. He said, "I got inspired by
fishing at dawn. I tried to combine
the concept of ‘fishing’ and ‘reminis-
cence’ to describe the atmosphere of
the dawning sea."
The poem begins with the descrip-
tion that when dawn comes on the
sea, all kinds of happy, angry, sad,
lovely memories buoy on the sea, said
Park.
Contest categories included poetry,
novels, the traditional Korean poem,
essay, children’s poem, and children’s
story.
The newspaper company estab-
lished this annual spring literary
contest nearly 60 years ago, and since
Story and Photos by Park, Ga-Hyun
The holidays are over and the soldiers of the
501st Sustainment Brigade "Champions" have
welcomed the New Year.
As 2015 begins, we want to show appreciation
to those who often greet us with smiles and
good faith.
Korean civil service employees, Tong Kuk Kum
(left), and Sangok Yi, with the 501st SBDE
mailroom manage more than 200 mailboxes
every day.
During the holidays, both clerks single handedly
processed and distributed more than 600
incoming packages to Soldiers.
"When Soldiers come to pick up their packages
sent from their loved ones back home, it makes
me happy to see their excitement," said Tong
Kuk.
— U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Ferdinand Detres, 501st
Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs
then it has become
one of the biggest
throughout Korea
in the field of lit-
erature. More than
4,000 pieces of
work entered this
year's Maeil literary
contest.
The honor prompt-
ed the more senior
and experienced
poets to charge
Park, one of the
youngest competi-
tors, with deliver-
ing even more po-
etic works in the
future.
The winners of the
2015 spring literary
contest become an
official poet or nov-
elist, and get the
opportunity and
support to continue
their writing career.
Park said, “even though I won the
award in the field of poetry, I’m also
interested in reading and writing oth-
er kinds of literature --ranging from
novel to drama, criticism, and essay.
I have to, of course,
study and practice
to write poetry more
than before." Park
plans to publish an
anthology with artis-
tically sensitive pic-
tures included.
During his award ac-
ceptance speech, Park
introduced himself
and shared that he
currently works as an
intern with the U.S.
Army.
He added, "winning
the award doesn’t
mean that I am on
the top of my field.
I think this award
gave me the chance to
stand in the start line.
Whether I finish the
race successfully or
not depends on how
fast and steadily I run.
Therefore I will try to
study how to write well, more than
before.”
Expressing thanks for the award,
the Daegu University English liter-
ature major then added, "I want to
acknowledge my parents for bring-
ing me up to this point and time,
and I also want to thank Ms. Mary
Grimes from the USAG Daegu Pub-
lic Affairs Office who is my supervi-
sor and an editor for the Morning
Calm newspaper. She guided me
how to enhance my writing and
better organize my thoughts. Her
teaching really worked on me. I
will devote myself to improving my
literary skills."
Many invited guests, as well as
famed South Korean poets attend-
ed the ceremony.
Yeo, Chang-Hwan, president of the
Maeil newspaper company, award-
ed the prize to winners in each of
the contest's categories.
"I hope today’s winners will de-
vote themselves to becoming a ray
of light, and a swallow of water for
when the society is tough, and peo-
ple get tired of life," said Yeo. x

THE MORNING CALMUSAG DAEGUUSAGD • PAGE 28
DAEGU GARRISON — Area IV
Korean student interns headed to
Busan's Pier 8 Jan. 7 and boarded
the USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR 313),
a U.S. Navy roll-on/roll-off cargo
ship. MSCO Korea and 837th Trans-
portation Battalion, along with five
interns from Busan National Uni-
versity (BNU), worked diligently to
arrange the visit.
During the visit to Pier 8, interns
were given a walk-thru tour of the
vessel, along with a briefing on its
history and capabilities.
Crew members explained that the
ship is more than 350,000 square
feet --roughly the size of six football
fields, and is operated by 30 mer-
chant mariners and up to 50 military
personnel.
For most of the interns, it was their
first time boarding such a large ship.
The interns applauded Area IV’s ef-
forts to make such a special tour like
this one, available to them.
Intern Park, Ga-Hyun said, "board-
ing such a huge ship was the first time
in my life to have such an experience.
It was so impressive. I can easily as-
sume that this kind of opportunity
probably won’t come back. I really
appreciate USAG Daegu and ACS for
giving me such a unique memory.”
If the ship's name sounds slightly
familiar, then it's understandable
as the Camp Red Cloud (CRC) U.S.
Student interns visit
Busan Pier 8 for a tour
of the USNS Red Cloud
Army installation is located just
north of Seoul.
A Department of Defense news re-
lease explained that the ship is named
"Red Cloud" in honor of Army Cpl.
Mitchell Red Cloud Jr. (1925-1950),
a native of Hatfield, Wis., who was
posthumously awarded the Medal of
Honor for actions during the defense
of a ridge in front of his company’s
command post in Korea on Nov. 5,
1950.
As the first to detect the approach
of enemy forces, Red Cloud gave the
alarm and initiated action as the en-
emy charged from an area less than a
hundred feet away.
This action allowed his company to
organize a defense. He maintained
his position despite being severely
wounded.
He wrapped his arm around a tree to
allow him to continue firing upon the
enemy until he was mortally wound-
ed.
His heroic actions prevented his
company from being overrun. One
previous ship, YT 268 (1943-1986),
was named Red Cloud in honor of the
American Indian Chief (1822-1909).
Red Cloud is a Watson class of large,
medium speed, roll-on/roll-off sea-
lift ships and was constructed at Na-
tional Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in
San Diego, Calif. The ship is operated
by the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift
Command in Washington, D.C. and
crewed by civilian mariners.
Story and Photos by Pfc. Kim, Si-Woong

January 23, 2015 USAG DAEGU USAGD • PAGE 29
SitemanageristhecheerfulfacebehindprocessingCACcards
Story and Photo by Park, Bit-Na
DAEGU GARRISON — There's an
old American proverb that goes "The
secret of life is not to do what you
like, but to like what you do." That
saying couldn't be more fitting for Je
Me Park-Hill. Many of us know her
as the lady from the I.D. card office
on Camp Henry who always smiles
and is kind to everyone. However, in
a more official capacity she is a Site
Security Manager (SSM) who ensures
you have the coveted Computer Ac-
cess Card (CAC) that is necessary to
access your government computer,
enter military installations, and
make purchases at the commissary,
and AAFES shopping facilities.
Park-Hill meets more people in a
week, than most others do in two. Al-
ways cheerful, and ready to help any
customer that comes through her of-
fice door, her positive attitude and
friendly disposition makes a differ-
ence to every Soldier, family member,
DoD civilian, retiree, KATUSA, and
other authorized personnel seek-
ing her assistance. Hers is a big job,
and one that often involves custom-
ers who are in a hurry, and some-
times impatient. To that she says, “All
people have different situations or
reasons for coming in for a card, and
those reasons will determine which
type of card will be issued."
It is no secret that in order to gain
access to a U.S. mili-
tary installation, or
a U.S. government
computer, the CAC
card is essential.
Therefore, exactly
who is in possession
of the card is ex-
tremely important.
Park-Hill explained
that the card is spe-
cifically designed for
the use of members
of the uniformed
services, their fam-
ily members, and
other authorized
personnel. Her office
handles the needs of
those individuals
who must have CAC
card access. Wheth-
er new to USAG Dae-
gu and Area IV, or a
long time member
of the community,
it isn't difficult to become confused
over the issuance of a CAC card or a
regular identification card.
According to Park-Hill, "The differ-
ence between a CAC card and a regu-
lar I.D. card is the Computer Access
Card determines user eligibility for
computer access. Based on the indi-
vidual's status, the CAC card further
provides other privileges as well. The
identification card (I.D.) on the other
hand, does not allow for computer ac-
cess, but it does provide eligible fami-
ly members access to other privileges.
Addressing the amount of time it
takes to have a card processed, Park-
Hill said, "The average “wait time”
to have an I.D. card made depends
on what the individual's particu-
lar needs will be. It could take from
five to fifteen minutes. You cannot
get a new CAC card in 10 minutes if
you just want to change you picture
on the CAC card. Situations that al-
low for the renewal of a card could
include if the CAC card is torn or
damaged, if the individual's appear-
ance has changed. For example, if the
person has gained or lost weight or
displays significant hair loss." Further
addressing the processing of the card,
Park-Hill stated, "Some of the things
that can cause a delay in a person get-
ting their card processed sometimes
include if the person is not found in
the system, and or may not have the
correct documentation that when
they come in."
Such documentation, according to
the site manager answers the ques-
tion of what the individual is doing
and why. "The individual must have
two forms of identification. If you are
a Korean, those two forms must be
translated. If the CAC card has been
lost, the individual must report the
loss to the appropriate Military Police
(MP) officials, then go to the unit and
have a memorandum drafted. That
memorandum will require the sig-
nature of a lieutenant colonel or GS-
14. A report of the lost or stolen card
must be obtained from the MP offi-
cials. They will also stamp the memo-
randum," Park-Hill said.
As a host of other documents --pass-
port, driver's license, birth certificate,
all may be necessary, a good rule of
thumb is to call 768-7000 in advance
for any additional information or for
further clarification. Identification
card assistance is in Bldg. 1307, di-
rectly across from HQ USAG Daegu
on Camp Henry. x

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
Area II and USAG Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col) Daniel S. Oh
daniel.s.oh.mil@mail.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Frailey
michael.l.frailey.mil@mail.mil, 738-3058
Area III and USAG Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Ricky A. Way:
ricky.a.way.mil@mail.mil 754-7274
Chaplain (Maj.) Steven H. Tompkins
steven.h.tompkins.mil@mail.mil, 754-7042
Area I and USAG Red Cloud Chaplain
Chaplain (Capt.) David Mvondo
david.mvondo.mil@mail.mil 732-6169
Area IV and USAG Daegu Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Sun C. ‘Charlie’ Lee
sun.c.lee4.mil@mail.mil, 764-4192
Chaplain (Maj.) Paul Wilbourn
paul.d.wilbourn.mil@mail.mil, 764-5455
Area III Worship ScheduleArea I Worship Schedule Area IV Worship ScheduleArea II Worship Schedule
Liturgical Sunday 9:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital
Contemporary Sunday 9 a.m. South Post Chapel
Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel
Nondenominational
Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel
Gospel Sunday 1 p.m. South Post Chapel
Mision Pentecostal Hispana
Sunday 1 p.m. Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal
Sunday 1 p.m. Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist
Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital
Episcopal Sunday 11 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
Latter-day Saints worship POC: seoulbp@gmail.com

Daegu
Sunday
Collective Protestant 9 a.m. Walker Chapel
Catholic Mass 10:30 a.m. Walker Chapel
Multi-Cultural Gospel 12:30 a.m. Walker Chapel
Church of Christ 11:00 a.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Contemporary 6 p.m. Walker Chapel
Youth Ministry 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Tuesday
KWBS 10:30 a.m. Walker Chapel Annex
KATUSA Service 6 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Wednesday
PWOC 10 a.m. Walker Chapel Annex
LDS Youth Bible study 6:50 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Friday
LDS 6:30 p.m. Walker Chapel Annex
Saturday (1st of each month)
Men of the Morning Calm 7:45 a.m. Walker Chapel
Camp Carroll
Sunday
Collective Protestant 10 a.m. Camp Carroll Chapel
Catholic Mass 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll Chapel
Thursday
KATUSA Service 6 p.m. Camp Carroll Chapel
Latter-day Saints worship POC: daegubp@gmail.com
Collective Protestant
Sunday 11 a.m. Stanley Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 9:30 a.m. West Casey Chapel
Liturgical Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Hovey Chapel
Gospel
Sunday 10:15 a.m. Memorial Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1:00 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
PWOC
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. West Casey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 11:30 a.m. West Casey Chapel
Sunday 3 p.m. Stanley Chapel
Latter-day Saints
Sunday 1:30 p.m. West Casey Chapel

Traditional Protestant
Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Spanish 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Chapel Next 4 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Korean Worship Wed 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Korea Women Bible Study Tue, 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel
KATUSA Bible Study 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel
PWOC Bible Study Wed 6:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Spanish Bible Study Thur,7 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Catholic Mass
Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Religious education Sun 10 a.m., Freedom Chapel
Tue 6 p.m.
MCCW 3rd Th 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel
PWOC Wed 9:30 a.m. Bldg. 557
PMOC 2nd Sat 8:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Youth Wednesday 3:45 p.m. Bldg. 557
and 5:30 p.m.
Latter-day Saints worship POC: cphumphreysbp@gmail.com
YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea - At most gas
stations in the United States, there are three types of
gas one can purchase. Almost everyone knows that
high-end vehicles run on high-octane fuel. While a
sports car can run on the cheaper gas, many know that
putting lower end fuel into the tank can result in lesser
performance.
This same principle also applies to professional
athletes who fuel their bodies with the highest quality
food available.
Sgt. 1st Class Dusten Asplin, the Eighth Army master
fitness trainer, compares Soldiers to professional
athletes who are required to perform at top levels. He
says part of the solution for Soldier athletes to attain
peak performance is physical training. The other part
is nutrition.
"Eating well is important because the body is like a
machine," Asplin says. "Soldiers need to intake proper
fuel tooperateefficiently."
In order to achieve the best results, Asplin says one
should consume meals regularly and throughout the
day. He says that Soldiers often are required to conduct
physical training, including PT tests, before breakfast.
"If you go to Physical Readiness Training (PRT)
without eating anything, then you are running on an
empty tank," explains Asplin.
Asplin adds that Soldiers often eat dinner the night
prior to conducting PRT and may have little nutrition
before PRT. This results in a six-hour or greater fasting
period. In turn, one's body has less than the ideal
amount
of fuel to conduct physical training, thus resulting in
potential inefficiency.
Capt. Rachel E. Morgans, 65th Medical Brigade
sports dietitian, advises Soldier athletes to fuel up
an hour before a workout with foods that are high in
carbohydrates. Morgans says carbohydrate is muscle's
preferred energy source and can be found in grains,
cereals, and fruits.
Just as fueling prior to a workout is important,
Morgans says "refuel within 30-60 minutes to get the
mostoutof yourworkout.”
Consuming protein and carbohydrate within this
window is vital because it ensures one is optimally
fueled for the next workout, along with repairing and
rebuilding muscle tissue.
Morgans explains that more isn't always better,
especiallywhen itcomes tocertain nutrients.
"Many people don't realize that our bodies can
only utilize about 20 grams of dietary protein to build
muscle at a given time," says Morgans. "If we eat more
than thatatoncewewill eitheruse it forenergy, or if we
don't need any moreenergy, convert it to fat."
To maximize muscle building, Morgans says spread
protein throughout the day by fueling every three
to five hours with a balanced meals or snack. For
example, cherry tomatoes and nuts, fruit and peanut
butter, cheeseand crackers, or low fatyogurtwith fruit.
Inaddition to fueling the bodywith solids, hydration
is a key component to proper nutrition. According to
Field Manual 7-22, "Ensuring that Soldiers are properly
hydrated and receive regular, adequate nutrition is a
good way to prevent the onset of heat injuries. Water
is the preferred hydration fluid before, during and after
physical training activities."
While Soldiers are unlikely to suffer from heat
injuries during the winter months, Morgans says it is
possible tosufferan injurydue todehydration.
"Water is the first limiting factor for athletes,” says
Morgans. “If you're dehydrated, you're behind the
curve.”
Most Soldiers Athletes need between three and four
liters of water a day. Water intake should be limited to
nogreaterthan 1.5 quarts per hour, per FM 7-22.
Fueling for excellence: why the foods you choose matter
Story by Cpl. Lee, Hosu
EigthArmyPublicAffairsOffice
A Soldier stationed at Yongsan Garrison picks out some fresh fruit during a recent grocery shopping
excursion at the post commissary. Health conscious servicemembers can chose from a variety of
health foods to balance their meals to help fuel them toward health lifestyles.

Jan 23 Morning Calm

Recommended

Recommended

More Related Content

Similar to Jan 23 Morning Calm

Similar to Jan 23 Morning Calm (6)

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

Jan 23 Morning Calm