Mother's compassion inspires HR director's career path

those who were either homeless or
sick. All these people were happy to
see her. As a small child, I started
to see how much of a difference my
mother made in people’s lives. So, I
thought I
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DAEGU GARRISON — Carter G.
Woodson has long been cited as
America’s Father of Black History.
The son of former slaves, he would
later in life become an accomplished
author, journalist and historian.
While his story is as triumphant
as it is amazing, it is the hard work
that he put into the establishment of
Black History Month that still today
is reflected in the achievements of
African-Americans from all walks of
society. Ingrid Walsh-Brown, Direc-
tor of Human Resources, USAG Dae-
gu, is one such achiever, and during a
recent interview, shared her thoughts
on Black History Month.
“Black History Month is a time in
which we remember the sacrifices
made by our ancestors and family
members. It’s also a time of celebra-
tion because of their many achieve-
ments. For example, there are a lot of
inventions associated with African-
American success and history. We
should appreciate our ancestors and
not forget that the reason we are here
today, is because of their determina-
tion and sacrifice. I think this is so
important because in today’s soci-
ety it seems like we’re moving so fast
that sometimes we don’t take enough
time to think about where we’ve been
and how far we’ve come. In some
ways, Black History Month forces us
to slow down or stop at least for one
minute, and recognize this,” com-
mented Brown.
Hardly anyone would argue that
there are many stories to tell regard-
ing the challenges and struggles of
African Americans, but it’s always in
hearing about these journeys that we
are reminded of why Woodson un-
derstood the need for Black History
Month. As Walsh-Brown so clearly
explained, the past plays an impor-
tant role in the future.
Born in Jamaica, Walsh-Brown spent
the first 14 years of her life there
before immigrating to the United
States. Sixteen years later she would
become a U.S. citizen. The human re-
Ingrid Walsh-Brown, Director of
Human Resources, USAG Daegu
source director shared that one of her
greatest challenges was that of learn-
ing to adjust to the differences be-
tween cultures. Though she had been
an American most of her life, Jamaica
was still a part of her. The conflict
within was something that she would
overcome. Regardless of how difficult
that would be, she would find guid-
ance and strength from those posi-
tive role models around her.
According to Walsh-Brown, there
were mentors who helped her along
the way. She said, “I have been influ-
enced by many. For example, when
people work in a place and they see
someone rise move up and achieve
success, then one can easily be influ-
enced and encouraged to try and do
the same. They begin to feel that if
that person can do, then they could
do it also. This type of positive influ-
ence affects or rubs off on others.
“The person who first influenced
me was my mother. She was a social
worker, and she definitely guided my
path. In her work, her department
was responsible for working with

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want to be a person like my mother
when I grow up. As I continued on
that path, I was introduced other
people like me along the way. They
also were moving forward. Over the
years I would encounter people like
my mother. These were people who
even in the workplace, were good
mentors. I recall that one supervisor
of mine was in charge of many differ-
ent areas. Working with her, certain-
ly opened the path that would allow
me to choose where I wanted to go.
Because very good mentors didn’t let
go of my hand, that’s why I can be
here today. This is the essence be-
hind why recognizing Black History
Month is so important.”
While the story of Walsh-Brown of-
fers us just a tiny glimpse into the
life and the pride of one African-
American, it is nevertheless her
personal story and message that she
wants to share with USAG Daegu and
communities beyond during Black
History Month 2015 She said, “Real-
ize how fortunate you are, and how
thankful you should be. Think about
your parents and your parents’ par-
ents, and what they did three genera-
tions ago. Look at who you are now,
and what you are able to accomplish,
and see how blessed you truly are.” x
Space heaters: Don’t get burned by the wrong hook-up
DAEGU GARRISON — Space heat-
ers are always a hot topic. That’s be-
cause tragedy strikes American and
Korean homes and businesses every
year, and far too often, space heat-
ers are at the root of the cause. One
only need look at the bone-chilling
weather the United States has expe-
rienced thus far this winter, and it’s
small wonder that many people will
do whatever they can to stay warm
and dry. According to fire experts,
residential heating fires peak in Janu-
ary and February; this peak accounts
for 34 percent of fires in homes for
the entire year!
On average the U.S. has 54,500
home fires attributed to heating, as
the primary cause of fires each year.
Courtesy article and photo by
USAG Daegu Fire Department
Within these fires, 190 people died
and 624 are injured.
From burn-barrels to UL listed ra-
diator-type heaters, to central heat-
ing systems, everyone is looking for
a way to stay warm. The bottom line
is whether in your home, office or out
in the field, staying warm is a prima-
ry issue for us all.
Plan ahead. Central heating systems
are the best as long as they are main-
tained. If you need a space heater
and you live on post, DPW must ap-
prove there use first -- even in your
home.
Here are some safety tips for
buying and using space heat-
ers:
1. On post, to include military
housing and barracks, the use of
privately owned space heaters is pro-
hibited in all buildings, tents and ve-
hicles.
2. Off post residence or when ap-
proved for use on post: Select or
purchase only a space heater with a
guard around the heating element,
and choose a space heater that has
been tested and certified by a nation-
ally recognized testing laboratory
such as UL. These heaters meet spe-
cific safety standards.
3. Place the heater on a level, hard
and nonflammable surface, not on
rugs, carpets or wet surfaces. Keep
the heater at least three feet from
bedding, drapes, furniture, or other
flammable materials.
4. Never leave a space heater on
when you go to sleep and never place
a space heater close to any sleeping
person.
5. Turn the space heater off and
unplug it if you leave the area. Keep
children and pets away from space
heaters.
6. DO NOT plug a heater into a
transformer – Use heaters that are
designed for use with the building’s
electrical system. On post you will
need a 110 volt heater. Off post re-
quires 220 volts. Using a transformer
doubles your chances of a fire occur-
ring. In other words, do not use a
space heater with a transformer.
7. Never plug a heater into an
extension cord. Heaters must be
plugged into wall outlets only.
Always contact your local fire de-
partment for questions or concerns
regarding best fire prevention prac-
tices. x

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Super Bowl XLIX Man on the Street
1. “Yes, because I believe in
supporting your hometown team
even when they are not doing so
very well. All of my favorite teams
are from New York – the Mets, the
Rangers, the Knicks, and the Jets.”
2. “After the Patriots 'deflating of
the football' story, I am now rooting
for the Seahawks."
Sgt. 1st Class Osvaldo Torres, of
Rochester, N.Y., Headquarters
and Headquarters Company,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division.
Editor'sNote:WhentheFeb.2SuperBowl2015wasonlytwoweeks
awayand excitementwas building overwhetheritwould gotothe
NewEngland PatriotsorSeattleSeahawks,wetalked footballwith
Soldierson CampCasey. Here'swhatweaskedandwhattheysaid.
Our Questions:
1. Does where you grew have anything to do with who your
favorite football team is?
2. Which team, if any, areyou rooting for in thisyear's Super
Bowl, and why?
U.S. Armyphotos by Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman
Sgt.SimoneCleghorne,ofElmont,
N.Y., 560th Medical Company,
168th Multifunctional Medical
Battalion.
Pfc.Vinh Q.Truong, of Lehi, Utah, 1st
Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 1st
Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Infantry Division.
Staff Sgt. Vicenta J. Casarez, of
Lawton, Okla., Delta Detachment,
176th Financial Management
Support Unit.
2ndLt.MaryBarnes,Headquarters
and Headquarters Company,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division.
2nd Lt. Kevin Myhre, of St. Cloud,
Minn., Company C., 1st Brigade
Special Troops Battalion, 1st
Sustainment Brigade.
1. “No, because I am from New
York but my favorite team is the
[Tampa Bay] Buccaneers.”
2. “Iwould sayI havetorootforthe
[New England] Patriots because it is
my son’s favorite team.”
1. “No, because I am from Utah and
wedon’t havea pro football team so my
favorite team is the [Dallas] Cowboys.”
2. “I am going to root for the Patriots
because I think they are a better team
and they will win.”
1. “Yes, I grew up in Minnesota
and I have hometown pride. Plus
the Vikings were the team I grew up
watching with my family.”
2. "Neither, but if I had to choose
it would be the Patriots, lesser of
two evils."
1. “It does because I grew up in
Oklahoma and I am a huge Sooners
and Thunders fan. But since we don’t
have a professional football team, I go
for whoever is winning.”
2. “I am rooting for the Seahawks to
win back-to-back SuperBowlsand plus
I am a Russell Wilson fan.”
1. “No, because I was a military
childand Idon’thaveahometownso
whenIcamebacktoAmerica, Igotto
choose whatever team. I choose the
New York Giants because that was
theyeartheywontheSuperBowland
I went to their Super Bowl parade.”
2. “Neither, maythebestteamwin.”

February 6, 2015 USAG RED CLOUD USAGRC • PAGE 5
2ID tax centers
open for business
in Warrior Country
At Maude Hall on Camp Casey Jan. 26, Brig.
Gen. Richard C. Kim (third from left), the
2nd Infantry Division’s Deputy Commanding
General for Maneuver, leads a ribbon-
cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the
division’s tax centers for the 2015 tax season.
Trained staff at the centers, at Maude Hall
and on Camp Red Cloud and Camp Stanley,
will prepare and file tax returns at no charge.
Service is available as follows: Camp Casey:
Maude Hall, Bldg. 2440, Monday - Friday,
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Camp Red Cloud, Bldg.
267, Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
Camp Stanley, Bldg. 2443, starting Feb.
11, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Service
at the Casey and Red Cloud centers is by
appointment only, except Thursdays from
1 - 3 p.m., when walk-ins are accepted.
Service at Camp Stanley is walk-in only. More
information is available by calling the tax
center on Camp Casey, 730-8238 and on
Camp Red Cloud, 732-8238. – U.S. Army
photobyStaffSgt.MarkA.Kauffman

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2ID kicks off Saturday Night Fights
U.S., South Korea, form first combined division
By Staff Sgt. Steven Schneider
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
At Hanson Field House on Camp Casey Jan. 17, Pvt. James H. Tucker (left) grapples with Spc. Nicholas D.
Peace on the first night of the 2015 Saturday Night Fights, a tournament-style competition in which 2nd
Infantry Units vie for the championship title. Both Tucker and James are members of the division, Tucker with
the 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry (Mechanized), Peace with the 1st Armored Brigade’s 1st Battalion, 15th Field
Artillery Regiment. – U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Schneider
Staff Sgt. Kwon, Minzy, an infantryman with the ROK's 21st Division undergoes
weapons qualification during the 2nd Infantry Division's Expert Infantryman Badge
testing and training on Camp Casey last October. Minzy and Staff Sgt. Kim Min-
kyoung, were the first women in the ROK army to earn the badge. The EIB is a
grueling two-week course that has historically only been offered to males in combat
arms specialties. – U.S. Army photo by Pak Chin-U
CAMP CASEY – Second Infantry Division's Soldiers
crammed into Hanson Field House on Camp Casey
Jan. 17 to watch Soldiers grapple and compete in a
combatives competition.
The first in a series of Saturday Night Fights was a
battle between 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team,
2nd Infantry Division units, the 2nd Battalion, 9th
Infantry (Mechanized), and the 1st Battalion, 15th
Field Artillery Regiment, with the 1-15th FA Regiment
taking the series 13-2. Soldiers competed in seven
different weight classes, ranging in weights of 100
pounds for the lightest Soldier to 239 pounds for the
heaviest.
“I mean it’s a good way to occupy your time and at
the same time, learn self-defense which you may
need later on in life,” said Pvt. Timothy Cohen,
middleweight competitor from Headquarters and
Headquarters Battery, 1-15th FA Regiment.
Cohensaid he had always liked combatives, and when
he found out about the competition, it made sense to
train and compete against his peers.
“I was always interested in martial arts and stuff, so I
figured I’d try it out,” Cohen said.
The fightsare tournamentstyleand will occurweekly
at 9 p.m. on Saturdays between 2nd Infantry Division
units until one is crowned a champion.
The Saturday Night Fights are designed to give
Soldiers quality entertainment and help build esprit
de corps by allowing troops the ability to watch their
peers compete and work on their combatives skills.
“It’s bringing everyone together as a team and unit,”
Cohen said. “Everyone is coming togetherand having
a good time.”
Spc. Nicholas Peace, flyweight competitor in Bravo
Battery, 1-15th FA Regiment, said the fights give
Soldiers an opportunity to pull for their buddies.
“It brings Soldiers together, and they root for each
UIJEONGBU – The 2nd Infantry
“Warrior” Division is entering a
significant phase in its 100-year history.
For more than 60 years, 2nd Inf.
Div. Soldiers have stood shoulder-
to-shoulder with their Republic of
Korea allies on Freedom’s Frontier
keeping the peninsula secure against
an aggressive and oppressive North
Korean regime. The division is
constantly seeking ways to further
improve its readiness and strengthen
the historic alliance it shares with the
Republic of Korea.
The 2nd Inf. Div. is establishing a
new organizational paradigm for the
Republic of Korea-U.S. armies.
This month, the division will enter a
new phase in its enduring partnership
with the Republic of Korea.
They are combining forces with the
establishment of a Combined Division
and are preparing to emerge as a more
decisive expeditionary force with
collective capabilities for a robust
combined deterrence and defense
posture.
“The combined division construct is
itself historic,” said Maj. Gen. Thomas S.
Vandal,commandinggeneralofthe2nd
Inf. Div. “It will be the first of its kind at
any time in our history. U.S. and Korean
Soldiers will literally operate as one unit
withoneunifiedeffort.Nowhereelsehas
this been attempted to the extent that
other,” he said. “It’s just good for morale.”
The competition gives Soldiers the ability to compete
hard against each and the opportunity to spread the
Warrior spirit.
“They had support from their batteries and their
battalions and they basically put their battalion on
their backs when they go out there to finish the fight,”
said Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Jones, competition referee, of
Headquartersand Headquarters Battery, 70th Brigade
Support Battalion, 210th Field Artillery Brigade.
Jonessaid thetroops training forthetournamentalso
improve their Soldier skills.
“Basicallywith whatcombatives is, itgives theability,
in close conditions, to engage with the enemy and
finish the fight,” he said.
He added the fights will give Soldiers something
constructive to do with their weekend time and help
build camaraderie.
“If they are here on post watching good fights, they
tend to stay out of trouble,” Jones said. x
we are going to implement, and the fact
that we are able to make this happen is
momentous.”
Officers, noncommissioned officers
and units will be attached to the
division, allowing interoperability
betweentheROKandU.S.forcesaswell
as planning for mission requirements,
thus capitalizing on the strengths of
both armies.
The Combined Division will be led
by the U.S. 2nd Inf. Div. commander
with a ROK Deputy Commander.
The combined division will fall under
Eighth Army in support of the ground
component commander and will be
composed of the already existing 2nd
Inf. Div. structure and a brigade from
the ROK Army.
Brig. Gen. Yin Sung-hwan will serve as
the ROK Deputy Commanding General
andapproximately30ROKAstaffofficers
will support the commander’s core staff
functions as primary and deputy staff
and the Deputy Chief of Staff. Many have
begun integration training.
The collaboration is unprecedented
and a true testament of the strength of
the ROK-US Alliance, building on its
already strong and historic presence
and partnership.
“The goal of this unification is to
cultivate adaptive capabilities to deter
and defeat future provocations,” said
Vandal. “Together we will strengthen
the Alliance and enhance the defense
of the ROK.”
The combined division and its
headquarters will initially be located in
Uijeongbu at Camp Red Cloud. As part
of the Land Partnership Plan (LPP),
an agreement made between the U.S.
and ROK governments, the combined
division will move further south on
the Korean Peninsula to Pyeongtak as
facilities become available.
To kick off this move, the division
participated in a ground-breaking
ceremony last year for its future
headquarters at Camp Humphreys.
The expansion and construction is
a multibillion-dollar project that
includes housing, medical, educational,
and recreational facilities. The new
headquarters, along with office and
housing facilities, are scheduled to be
complete by 2016. x
Alliance on peninsula sees unit as new paridigm for peace, security

February 6, 2015 USAG RED CLOUD USAGRC • PAGE 7
Following are Commander’s Cup standings as of Jan. 31, 2015
Commander’s Cup standings are also online at the Area I Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RedCloudCasey
PLACE UNIT POINTS
1 62 CHEM/CBRN 1922
2 A, 3-8 CAV 1664
3 C, 3-8 CAV 1611
4 61 MAINT 1532
5 4 CHEM/CBRN 1503
6 61 CBRN 1486
7 C, 1-72 AR 1453
8 A, BSTB 1329
9 C, 4-7 CAV 1259
10 A, 4-7 CAV 1139
11 D, 3-8 CAV 1108
12 B, 1-72 AR 1090
13 579 FSC 1090
14 C, 302 BSB 1087
15 H, FSC, 3-8 CAV 1076
16 A, 1-72 AR 1075
17 B, 4-7 CAV 969
18 B, 3-8 CAV 955
19 HHB, 6-37 FA 904
20 D, 4-7 CAV/D 302 BSB 902
21 B, 1-15 FA 873
22 A, 1-15 FA 848
23 G, 1-15 FA/G 302 BSB 827
24 B, 302 BSB 816
25 580 FSC 814
26 A, 70 BSB 747
27 HHB, 1-38 FA 681
28 HHC, 302 BSB 678
29 HHC, USAG AREA I 653
30 A, 2-9 IN 648
31 HHC, 70 BSB 640
32 B, 2-9 IN 601
33 D, BSTB 600
PLACE UNIT POINTS
1 B, 1-38 FA 1553
2 B, 6-37 FA 1417
3 HHD, 23 CHEM/CBRN 1402
4 629 MCAS 1350
5 2ID BAND 1309
6 17 ORD CO 1268
7 C, 6-37 FA 1253
8 560 MCGA 1205
9 C, 1-38 FA 1152
10 501 CHEM/CBRN 1133
11 B, BSTB 1069
12 D, 1-72 AR 1053
13 579 SIG 1015
14 B, 70 BSB 969
15 602 DET 951
16 F, 333 FA/FTAB 333 947
17 A, 1-38 FA 881
18 552 SIG 734
19 WRC 677
20 C, 2-9 IN 645
21 8 ARMY NCOA 626
22 D, 2-9 IN 586
23 A, 6-37 FA 542
24 618 DENTAL 512
25 403 LRC CRC 492
26 604 ASOS 491
27 403 AFSB 440
28 D Det, 176 FIN 394
29 21 MP DET 327
30 106 MED DET 316
31 19 AG (Postal) 218
PLACE UNIT POINTS
1 46 TRANS 2350
2 C Co, HHBN 1882
3 HHC, 3-8 CAV 1762
4 B Co, HHBN 1654
5 HHC, 1-72 AR 1383
6 HHC, 1 ABCT 1335
7 HHB, 210 FAB 1301
8 55 MP CO 1253
9 F, 1-72 AR/F 302 BSB 1226
10 HHSC, HHBN 1184
11 A, 302 BSB 1092
12 HHC , BSTB 1006
13 E, 2-9 IN/E 302 BSB 988
14 E, 6-52 ADA 984
15 A Co, HHBN 974
16 C, BSTB 890
17 HHB, 1-15 FA 828
18 HHC, 2-9 IN 752
19 HHT, 4-7 CAV 547
Area I Commander’s Cup Standings
Small UnitsMedium UnitsLarge Units

February 6, 2015 USAG YONGSAN USAGY • PAGE 9
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YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of
Korea- Newcomers to Area II joined
with the Yongsan Army Community
Services (ACS) to tour Seoul and
learn more about their new host
country, Jan. 28.
The tour is a two-day event,
beginning with an orientation
of agencies throughout Yongsan,
showcasing organizations like the
Red Cross. The event is continued
with a windshield tour of Yongsan
and an outing to sites around
Seoul.
Pamela Smith, Information
and Referral Program Manager
at ACS, organizes the newcomers
tour. Smith urges all newcomers to
connect with ACS, “we encourage
them to go on these tours for
cultural awareness.” For many,
being in a foreign country can be
scary, “we’re here to help them get
accustomed to their new culture.”
Smith, along with tour guide,
Yujin, led the small group of
newcomers to the Folk Museum
located inside the Gyeongbokgung
Palace. Family members went
through three galleries in the
museum, learning about the history
of Korea, the seasons of Korea and
the lifecycle of Koreans.
Family members were then led to
Insadong for lunch at a traditional
restaurant, Chon, where they
were served beef bulgogi, rice,
kimchi and various side dishes.
For many, this was their f irst
time trying Korean food. Family
member, Marian Leverette has
been in Korea for three weeks.
“It’s interesting,” said Leverette,
“it wasn't what I expected, but it’s
a neat experience.” Leverette has
been stationed in both Japan and
Bahrain, “it’s a much different
flavor from the other places I have
been.”
The last part of the tour was
shopping. Insadong is known
for traditional restaurants and
teahouses, along with various
art galleries. The majority of the
shopping can be found on the main
road of Insadong, with numerous
alleyways hidden on the side.
For many, this was their first
ACS tour. Christa Avise has been
in Korea for three weeks and this
is her first outing. “It’s been really
helpful,” said Avise, “ it’s definitely
less intimidating with a tour group.”
The newcomers tour is free for
all those new to Korea and will be
held twice a month. ACS also offers
many other helpful programs,
including a Transportation 101
course, language courses and
employment and resume support.
These programs are not only for
newcomers, but also for everyone
in the Yongsan community.x
Program changes include two-day extended orientation of host nation, culture
ACS Newcomer Tour highlights Seoul sights
Newcomers to the Garrison, varying from servicemembers themselves to their families, enjoy a great opportunity to go on a trip around Insadong, the prominent shopping district for
both Koreans and foreigners. The dazzling sight and a great shopping streets grabs the eyes of the first-timers to the nation. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Yi Junguk)
(Above) Before they continue their
tour onto Insadong, ACS provides
the newcomers with a delightful
main dish of Bulgogi, one of the most
famous Korean dishes made of beef,
mushrooms and onions. The group
enjoyed a table full of Korean cuisine,
from Kimchi to Bulgogi. This was held
at a Korean Restaurant famous for its
appearance, depicted at the picture
below. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Yi
Junguk)
Story by Sarenna Lawson
YongsanPublicAffairsOffice
Interested in attending the next
Newcomer Tour?
Contact Pamela Smith, ACS
I n for m at ion a nd Re fe r ra l
Program Manager at 738-7505

THE MORNING CALMUSAG YONGSANUSAGY • PAGE 10
Feb. 7: Beef and Crab Night (R&R Club, 1700)
Feb. 13: Chef's Night Out Special Culinary Event (R&R Club, 1800)
Feb. 14: Snow Sledding Family Trip (Commiskey's CAC, 0900)
Feb. 14: Chef's Night Valentines Day Dinner (R&R Club, 1800-2200)
Feb. 14: President's Day Run (CCFC, 0900)
AREA II EVENTS CALENDAR
News & Notes
YONGSAN TAX CENTER: The Yongsan Tax Center is located in Room 102 of the
Moyer Recreation Center (Bldg. 2259), right next to the Smoothie King. Taxes are
prepared on an appointment only basis. Call DSN 723-7887 to set up an appoint-
ment today.
AREA II VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Army Community Services (ACS) is
preparing forthe 2015 Volunteerof theYearAwards. Stay tuned for informationabout
howyoucannominateyourfavoritevolunteerinourAreaIIcommunity.
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED: Volunteer Coaches are needed for upcoming
springsports;T-Ball,Baseball,Softball,Volleyball,andSPRINGSOCCER(newprogram
toYongsan). Call 738-8608formoreinformation.
USAG YONGSAN FACEBOOK PAGE: Be aware of all the latest command informa-
tion and community updates by following us on our garrison Facebook page, www.
Facebook/U.S. Army GarrisonYongsan. Please LIKE ustodaysoyoudon’t missanyof
ourannouncementsand linkstoareanewsandphotos.
USAG YONGSAN’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Visit and bookmark USAG Yongsan’s
official website at http://www.army.mil/yongsan where you’ll find the latest news,
photos, and lots of other Community information. Also, visit and “LIKE” USAG
Yongsan’s official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/usagyongsan.
#YongsanStrong
FMWR COMMUNITY CONNECTION MAGAZINE: To find out what is happen-
ingatUSAGYongsan,visitFMWR Facebook Page: Foradditional informationonany
othereventorFMWRfacility,pleasegoto: http://www.facebook.com/fmwryongsan.

THE MORNING CALMUSAG YONGSANUSAGY • PAGE 12
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea- At an
Army airstrip on the eastern edge of Seoul is a
dining facility that serves the aviators and support
crews of the small base that is known as K-16. It
is here that culinary specialists stationed with
different units throughout Korea practice for an
upcoming battle in the United States in March.
Leading this group of young Soldiers, many
of whom have been in the Army for less than 18
months, is Staff Sgt. David M. Allen, a certified
chef assigned to 68th Medical Brigade at Camp
Walker who is a six-time veteran of the Military
Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event. The
event is a competition held annually at Fort Lee
that pits the best military food specialists against
each other.
Allen’s goal since the group assembled for the
first time on Jan. 7 is to hone his Soldiers’ skills.
He does this with a sharp eye and a focus that
could be described as obsessive.
“So far, the training here has been intense,” said
Allen. “We’re looking for some big things from
this team.”
Providing challenging training for those in his
charge is necessary because the competition is fast
paced, said Allen. Strong leadership, Allen added,
is the thing that will help his team be successful at
the competition.
“It’s an intense atmosphere, a lot of cameras
and people,” said Allen.
The competition is open to military culinary
teams from around the world. Allen said teams
from Germany, Columbia and France participated
in the event last year. He describes these teams as
“super experienced,” thus requiring him and his
teammates to diligently train.
One of the Soldiers mentored by Allen is Pvt.
Katerra Bell, a chef ’s apprentice assigned to
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 302nd
Brigade Support Battalion at Camp Casey. Bell
said she’s learning a lot by working with Allen and
other culinary specialists, especially how to use a
knife.
Among the more challenging tasks Bell says
she’s worked on is learning how to tournée,
pronounced tor-nay, a potato. The technique
is a French method designed to enhance meal
presentations that results in cut that is seven-
sided and generally shaped like an American
football.
“They have to be perfect, the same size, the
same shape,” said Bell. “I have to prepare about
eight of them within 10 minutes.” This requires
Bell to be quick and accurate in her carving skills.
In addition to working on skills in the kitchen,
Bell and her teammates from around the peninsula
study recipe cards and culinary techniques nightly.
This consistent interaction has helped the group
develop into a cohesive team. It also helps Bell
move closer to attaining personal goals.
“My goal is to become a certified chef,” said
Bell. “I also want to share the knowledge that I’m
learning here with my peers back at the (dining
facility) that I work at. I think being here gets me
closer to this.”
According to Army Quartermaster branch
website, “the Military Culinary Arts Competitive
Training Event promotes growth in the culinary
profession.
The competition evaluates individual and team
efforts and recognizes excellence with certificates,
medals, trophies and education credits that
may be used for credentialing, according to the
Quartermaster branch website. The competition
is the largest of its type in North America and has
been conducted annually since 1973, except for
1991 and 2003 when Operations Desert Storm and
Iraqi Freedom began. x
Culinary Specialists Prepare to Take on Competition at Fort Lee
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman
(Above) Pvt. Adalberto Campos, Eighth
Army Culinary Arts Team, sets a dish
during the food preparation prior to
Culinary Arts Competition at K-16 Air
Base Dinning Facility, Jan 27, South
Korea.
(Right) Staff Sgt. David Allen, the captain
of Eighth Army Culinary Arts Team, puts
a scoop of ice cream on top of a dessert
during the food preparation prior to
Culinary Arts Competition at K-16 Air
Base Dinning Facility, Jan 27, South
Korea.
(Above) A piece of cake with berries on top made by the Eight Army Culinary Arts Team, Jan 27, South Korea.
(Left) Pvt. Chareena Harrison, Eighth Army Culinary Arts Team, pare off the skin of potatoes during the food
preparation prior to Culinary Arts Competition at K-16 Air Base Dinning Facility, Jan 27, South Korea

February 6, 2015 USAG YONGSAN USAGY • PAGE 13
Yongsan
Tax Center
reopens
(Left) Capt. Gaelan Flannery, Command
Sgt. Maj. Henney Hodgkins, Col. Maria
Eoff and Col. Craig Meredith cut the ribbon
signifying the grand reopening of the
Yongsan Tax Center, Jan.30 (U.S. Army
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricardo Branch).
See next issue for complete story..

This information is provided by the Korea Tourism Organization as a courtesy, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the US Government.
the bus terminal, or a 20-minute drive via Gunsan IC. Often referred to
as “the belt of modern history,” visitors can observe a vast amount of
historical artifacts all in one area. The Gwangju government has also been
promoting a special stamp tour as well by awarding travelers who suc-
cessfully complete a series of cultural heritage-related “missions” set up
across eight cultural sites designated by the city. Upon completing the
missions, visitors receive Gunsan’s famous local specialty, japgok (mixed
grains), as a prize.
As a tip for beginners, you may want check the city’s official website
as well as call in to the Gunsan Modern History Museum prior to making
your stamp tour itinerary. The museum not only has useful information
about Gunsan, but also leaflets and tickets are available. There are even
integrated tickets offered at marked down prices for major tourist sites
like the Gunsan Modern History Museum, the Modern Art Museum, and
Jinpo Haeyang Tema Gongwon (Maritime Theme Park).
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.
G
etting to Gunsan from Seoul isn’t
the most convenient ride, as it
normally takes about three hours
or more, though many travelers find the
town a captivating destination because of
its unique historical attractions and relics left
behindfrommoderntimes.Gunsanstoodthe
testoftimeinKorea’sdynamichistoryasthecountrychangeddrasticallythroughout
the early and mid-20th century. Therefore, visitors can take in and soak up more of
Korea’s past as they explore the intriguing city.
Gunsan Modern History Museum
There are multiple ways of getting to Gunsan, which is located in Je-
ollabuk-do. As stated above, getting there will take roughly three hours
by train, express bus (departing from Seoul Express Bus Terminal), or by
car (via the Seohaean Expressway). As soon as you enter the city, you im-
mediately feel as if you’re stepping back into the Korea of decades ago. Its
old-fashioned buildings and early 20th century atmosphere are unlike that
of any other cities throughout the country.
To get to the center of Gunsan’s modern history area, you’ll need to
take a 35-minute bus ride from Gunsan Station, a 20-minute bus ride from
The Gunsan Modern History Museum proudly showcases Korea’s mari-
time history and its role in the past. Gunsan held a significant part in trans-
forming the region as an international trading port as well as a contribu-
tor to national economical growth.
Just inside the entrance to the building is a sign with the message, “His-
tory becomes our future.” As it says, the museum brings to life the golden
times of 1930s’ Gunsan, and recaptures the atmosphere of all the drastic
changes that took place in Korea at that time through its relics and arti-
facts, all with the donors’ names inscribed next to them.
Gunsan Modern Art Museum
First established as a bank, the building was changed into a museum dis-
playing modern history and art. The Gunsan Modern Art Museum and its
annex, with its memorial hall devoted to An Jung-geun, the activist who
played a huge part in Korea’s independence movement, serve as a price-
less lesson about Korea’s history. There is also a room with a variety of
construction materials on display.
A walking tour through Gunsan's living relics
of modern Korean history

This information is provided by the Korea Tourism Organization as a courtesy, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the US Government.
Jangmi Gallery & Entertainment Hall
The word jangmi in Korean means “rose,” however that is not the case
here. Jang, the word for “place,” is combined with mi, the word for “rice,”
indicating that this is a place for storing rice. But don’t be disappointed,
as Jangmi Gallery and its performing venue have a very meaningful story,
one that has continued on since Korea’s liberation from Japan in 1945.
Art activities in Gunsan during the period were known to flourish de-
spite a number of imposed restrictions. Some great literary works,
such as "Takryu" (Muddy Stream) by Chae Mansik, were born here. Per-
formances based on his novel have been held here, and contemporary
up-and-coming artists have also used the establishment to perform
and share cultural values. In addition, hands-on activities like hand-
kerchief dyeing, candle making, and others, are available to visitors.
Jinpo Maritime Theme Park
The Jinpo Maritime Theme Park was opened in 2008 to commemorate
Jinpodaecheop, the sweeping naval victory of Jinpo led by General Choi
Mu-seon against the Japanese in 1380. Erected against a scenic backdrop
of the local port and the ocean, the park houses 16 retired military craft
from the navy, air force, and army. On display at the park are retired tanks,
artillery, combat planes, and warships, including the Wibongham, which
was used during the Vietnam War. Visitors can even venture through the
inside of these decommissioned warships. The exhibition hall offers ac-
tivities where civilians can have a hands-on experience of life inside the
warship.
Lee Sung Dang Bakery
Just a 15-minute jaunt from the Jinpo Maritime Theme Park is Lee Sung
Dang Bakery, the oldest bakery in Korea. It was originally founded as “Ijeu-
moya” in 1920 by a Japanese expatriate, but when the owner changed
hands in 1945 to a man whose family name was Lee, the store came to be
called Lee Sung Dang, meaning "Lee’s store" in the local language. Over
time, Lee Sung Dang has gained a reputation for making the most delecta-
ble pat ppang (bread with red bean paste) and yachae ppang (bread with
vegetable filling), of which reportedly no one can resist a second bite.
Jinpo Maritime Theme Park
An additional 15 minutes on foot from the Lee Sung Dang Bakery will get
you to a Japanese-style house in the area of Sinheung-dong. The build-
ing clearly shows the luxurious lives of Japanese landlords and how they
exploited industrial benefits during the colonial times. The two-storey
house is enclosed by red walls to keep out any intruders, and all rooms
were equipped with tatami floors and traditional gardens. The place has
been featured in movies like “General's Son” (장군의 아들), “The High
Rollers” (타짜), and others.
Gowoodang
And just another 15 minutes to reach the Gowoodang guest house,
which was built in the 1930s and given the name Gowoodang after the
Jeolla-do dialect gowoodangkke, meaning “beautiful” or “lovely.”
Guests here can spend a comfortable night on tatami floors and enjoy
facilities like a bar, a coffee shop, and a lounge. Given that the place of-
fers guests a chance to experience Japanese-style accommodation,
the place is always full of travelers from all over the world. The build-
ings have been rebuilt and renovated, but still maintain their tradi-
tional charm. As with its popularity, booking in advance is required.

THE MORNING CALMFEATUREFEATURE • PAGE 16
YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan community held an Award Ceremony to
recognize the winners of the annual 2014 Army
Digital Photography Contest, Jan. 28, at Commisky’s
Community Activity Center.
The contest, sponsored by the Yongsan Arts & Crafts
Center, covered several categories including: animals,
design elements, digital darkroom, and many others.
According to the Arts & Crafts Center staff, twice as
many people participated when compared to the
previousyear,resultinginanamountof 240totalentries
and 24 Garrison winners.
“Theinspirationbehindmyphotosthisyearcamefrom
my vacation to Nepal with my husband,” said Samara
Stirneman, one of this year’s award winners who has
gained recognition through her critically acclaimed
photosinseveralpreviouscontestsaswell.“Photography
reallyhelpsmetowidenmyperspective–thewayIlook
at theworld – and I’m reallyexcited tovisit new places,
aswellasthefamiliarlocationstoseewhatIcancapture
in the future.”
The winners of the contest were presented with
certificatesandmugcupsembellishedwiththewinning
stillsasmementosbyHenryPaulStuart,deputygarrison
commander, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan,
“Toeachoneof youwhotook thosepictures, I’mawed
bywhatyou’vedone,”saidStuartashefacedthecrowd.“I
amextremelyimpressedbythetimeeffortandqualityof
thephotographythatwasentered inthisyear'scontest.
ItshowsthatYongsanphotographershavetremendous
talent.”
The 24 award-winning photos for this year will be
judgedintheIMCOMPacificArmyDigitalPhotography
Contest. The ones that receive good scores in that
division will have then have the qualifications to enter
into the IMCOM G9 Contest, which is on the world-
wide scale.
“Oneof themostinterestingthingsabouttheseevents
is that you can encounter situations where 8 of the 24
winning photos were produced by two people,” said
Kim Un U, theprogram managerof the USAG Yongsan
Arts & Crafts Center. “In other words, talented people
arerecognized fortheirgiftsand creativity, and it’svery
enlighteningtoseethattherearesomanynotonlyinthe
Army, but also in the Yongsan Garrison community.”x
Yongsan recognizes talented photographers in Army contest
LOCALS HAILED FOR GETTIN' THE SHOT!
Story by Pfc. Byun, Hyejoon
YongsancommunityleadersrecognizeWinnersofthe2014U.S.ArmyDigitalPhotographyContestduringanawardsceremony,atCommiskey'sCommunityActivityCenter,Jan.28.Winners
include:Sgt.RenenAdamos,DavidAyersman,JanettaBrown,JasonBurkhart,CW2FranklinCasanova,Lt.Col.LanDalat,Sgt.StephenDornbos,Sgt.StephenDornbos,Cpt.SuzannaEndsley,
Cpt. Jerome Ferrin, Sgt. Akeem Fuentes, Pfc. Jason Guinn, Michael Hemming, Maj. Christopher Hobgood, Staff Sgt. Donald Kepple, Spc. Benjamin Luazon, Maj. Timothy O’Bryant, William
Parker,RaymondPerez,Spc.ChhayaPhat,ChantalShelstad,JenniferStinson,SamaraStirneman,MeghanWhite,andBruceWirth.

February 6, 2015 FEATURE FEATURE • PAGE 17
R&R BAR & GRILL
SCORES
TOUCHDOWN!
R&R BAR & GRILL, where entertainment and joy is always served with meals for the service members and their families,
celebrates a Touchdown Day broadcasting the NFL Super Bowl XLIX on FEB 2, 2015, here, USAG Yongsan. Soldiers and their
families gathered all together from six in the morning to enjoy the NFL Super Bowl Final held between the New England Patriots
and the Seattle Seahawks. With drinks, free breakfast, and draws for random prizes, the Garrison's community members got
together as one for the Nation-wide sports fever. The seven-hours-long game concluded with the victory of the New England
Patriots. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Yi Junguk) (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Yi Junguk)

THE MORNING CALMUSAG HUMPHREYSUSAGH • PAGE 18
http://www.army.mil/humphreys
Two Soldiers with 6-52 Air Defense Artillery break the seals of their protective masks in
a tear gas environment as part of the unit’s nuclear, biological and chemical training at
WarriorBaseduringtheIronWarriorexercise,Jan5–12. Thetrainingexercisehonedthe
air defenders’ combat skills and marksmanship proficiencies as well as air and missile
defense training. - U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Shin, YoungJae, 6-52 ADA Public Affairs
Air Defense unit gets back to basics at Warrior Base
CAMP HUMPHREYS – A visit to
theWARRIOR BASE, SOUTH KOREA
– EveryJanuarythesoundsof battlecan
be heard echoing throughoutthe frigid
hills near the DMZ. But the explosions
and gunfire aren’t the clatter of actual
combat, they’re the signal of the semi-
annual Iron Warrior exercise.
Soldiersof the6thBattalion,52ndAir
Defense Artillery Regiment conducted
the Iron Warrior exercise at Warrior
Base, just a ten minute drive from the
DMZ, to sharpen their warrior tasks
and battle drills and qualify on various
weapons systems, Jan 5 – 12.
The Iron Horse Battalion makes the
trip to Warrior Base twice a year, using
itsexpansivelivefirerangesforweapons
training and qualifications.
As an air and missile defense unit,
6-52ADA’sprimaryroleisasadeterrent,
and if deterrence fails, as a defense
against hostile aerial ballistic missiles
and warplanes. Mosttraining exercises
focus on that primary mission, but
Iron Warrior challenges Air Defenders
on their more basic Soldiers tasks and
overall combat readiness.
“Our air defense mission is very
specialized, it requires a lot of training
and it’s what we do best,” said 1st Lt.
Peter Toberman, an operations officer
with 6-52 ADA. “But it’s important we
don’t lose focus of the basics, ensuring
we’re proficient with our weapons and
developing well rounded Soldiers.”
Soldiers demonstrated their
marksmanship skills on a variety of
weaponsystems including thestandard
M16 rifle; light, medium and heavy
machineguns; fragmentationgrenades
and grenades launchers.
Soldiers also conducted training
responding to nuclear, biological and
chemical contamination. They then
tested thecapabilitiesof theirprotective
equipmentagainstteargas inatraining
event commonly referred to as the “gas
chamber.”
“It was my first time training on so
many weapons since basic training,”
said Pvt. Aiden Bendele, a systems
maintainer with Headquarters Battery.
“And it was much more in depth. We
packed a lotof handson training in just
Story by: Spc. Kendrix Lima
6-52 ADA Unit Public Affairs Representative
Lt.Col.EthanHall,commanderof6-52Air
Defense Artillery, fires an M9 pistol at the
qualification range at Warrior Base during
the Iron Warrior exercise, Jan 5 – 12. The
training exercise honed the air defenders’
combat skills and marksmanship
proficiencies as well as air and missile
defensetraining.-U.S.ArmyPhotobyCpl.
Cpl. Shin, Young Jae, 6-52 ADA Public
A Soldier with 6-52 Air Defense Artillery fires the Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher at the qualification range at Warrior Base during the Iron Warrior exercise, Jan 5 – 12. The
training exercise honed the air defenders’ combat skills and marksmanship proficiencies as well as air and missile defense training. - U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Shin, Young Jae, 6-52
ADA Public Affairs
one week.”
Bendele, a native of Colorado
Springs, Colorado, earned an expert
rating on his individual weapon, the
M203 grenade launcher, as well as
qualifying with the M2 machine gun
and M67 hand grenade.
“It was challenging, but fun at the
sametime,” hesaid. “Afteritall I’ma lot
moreconfidentin myself asaSoldier.”x

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February 6, 2015 USAG HUMPHREYS USAGH • PAGE 21
Family and MWR Listens to Voice of the Customer
A Voice of the Customer was hosted by Family and MWR, in the Flightline Bar and Grill mess, Jan. 23. The event featured a discussion panel moderated by Tim Siebeneck, Marketing
and Advertising lead. – U.S. Army photo by Terese Toennies
A team from IMCOM Pacific
Region that consisted of Tim
S i e b e n e c k , Ma rke t i n g a n d
Advertising lead, and Phil Kitzko,
Business Programs lead, visited
Camp Humphreys Jan. 22 - 30. By
the garrison's request, Siebeneck
conducted Voice of the Customer, a
systematic, objective and unbiased
collection and analysis of data
to improve the understanding of
the wants, needs and desires of
customers.
The research was specific to
Alaska Mining Company and the
objective was to execute qualitative
research using open ended probing
questions to betterunderstand why
By Terese Toennies
Family and MWR Marketing
the Humphreyscommunityutilizes
Alaska Mining Company. Five focus
groups,consistingof across-section
oftheCampHumphreyspopulation,
were conducted over the course of
two days. The data is intended to
guide leadership to make improved
decisions on programs, products
and services.
According to the garrison
bi-annual survey conducted
t h r o u g h o u t M a r c h 2 0 1 4 ,
restaurants provide a ver y
i m p o r t a n t s e r v i c e t o t h e
community, ranking as the fourth
highest priority among 23 Family
and MWR programs on post. 33%
of respondents indicated that
restaurants are a top 5 program
with regard to importance.
The research conducted during
the focus groups examined such
areas as ambiance, environment,
décor, pricing, food variety, food
quality, reputation, food taste,
service speed, consistency, hours,
cleanliness, friendliness of staff,
order accuracy and process of
payment.
Kitzko worked primarily with
business operations and Alaska
Mining Company management to
determine a variety of actions in
order to increase the efficiency
and quality of food service at the
restaurant.
Themes such as the perception
of the ambiance, food, variety,
brand, value, breakfast selections
and reputation continually and
consistently emerged throughout
all focus groups and will be the
target of an action plan for the
marketing, business and food and
beverage team at the garrison.
"This research and work was
conducted this past week was,
and will continue to be, incredibly
important to our team and our
customers here at Humphreys.
We appreciate that our customers
care and took the time from their
busy schedules to contribute
their perspectives. We value the
input and feedback that was
provided to us and will work to
use it to make impactful short and
long-term changes," explained
Don Claycomb, Family and MWR
Director at USAG Humphreys.

The National Gugak Center (NGC)
is presenting masterpiece weekend
performances. Four performance groups
of the NGC will introduce a fresh set of
performances consisting of one main
repertoire of songs. The masterpieces started
on January 3 and will continue throughout
the year to December 26, with 50 performances in 2015.
The Saturday Performance of Korean Music & Dance program is divided
into three main parts; band performances, Intangible Cultural Heritage
of Humanity performances, and general programs. The contents of each
performance may differ even under the same program.
For those who wish to watch traditional Korean music performance while
traveling around Korea, reservations can be made by phone at +82-2-580-
3300 in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese.
________________________________________________________________
More Info
<National Gugak Center: Saturday Performance of Korean Music & Dance>
Period:
January 3 - December 26, 2015 on Saturdays at 15:00
Admission:
A Seats : 20,000 won
B Seats : 10,000 won
Address:
2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
Websites:
www.gugak.go.kr (Korean)
www.gugak.go.kr/site/main/index002 (English)
Inquiries & Reservation:
National Gugak Center: +82-2-580-33009 (Korean, English, Japanese,
Chinese)
1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
This information is provided by the Korea Tourism Organization as a courtesy, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with
the US Government.
National Gugak Center now
showing special Saturday
performances
News & Notes
Youth Sports Baseball and Softball registration
Now through, Feb. 27: Youth Sports Baseball and Softball registration. Season runs April
to June. Cost is $20 for 3 - 5 year old developmental clinic and $45 for ages 5 - 18. Youth can
registeratParentCentralServices.Participantsmusthaveanup-to-datephysicalonfile.For
more information, call 753-5612.
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 Fitness
Center.$10foraspot&table,$5forthosewithPCSorderswithaminimum60daysincountry
(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.
The Painted Door Thrift Shop Bag Sale
Saturday, Feb. 7: The Painted Door Thrift Shop is having a Bag Sale. Fill a bag for $5, $10
or $15 with donated clothing, shoes and accessories (consignments not included). The Thrift
Store is located in Bldg. 550. The sale hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Freeze Your Buns 5K and Polar Bear Plunge
Saturday,Feb.7:FreezeYourBuns5KandPolarBearPlungeatSplishandSplashOutdoor
Pool.Runstartsat9a.m.,categoriesaremen's/women's29andunder,30-39,40-49andover
50 and unit 5K run (minimum of 10 participants from the same unit running and finishing
together. Pre-register for the run no later than Feb. 4. Day-of sign-ins start 1 hour and 15
minutespriortotherace.Racemeetingbegins5minutespriortostart.PolarBearPlungeevent
information - 10 a.m. - noon: become a polar bear! 10:30 a.m. - best costume contest; 11 a.m.:
penguin slide opens. Prize for largest group jump. Door prizes, music, and warm beverages
(hot cocoa and coffee) throughout. For more information on the run, contact 753-8807. For
more information on the Polar Bear Plunge, contact 753-8820.
Free Yoga Workshop
Thursday, Feb. 12: Free Yoga Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.at the Community Activity
Center to introduce 200 hour IYF and Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Course at USAG
Humphreys.YogacharyaRonKatwijkfromMagicPondInternationalYogaSchoolfromSeoul
will hold an informative and revealing yoga workshop at Camp Humphreys. The workshop
is held to introduce traditional yoga in an unorthodox, no-nonsense way, in which you learn
that yoga has immediate benefits on your daily life functioning. Full of exercises, the course
also contains lectures based on yoga classics such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Yoga
Sutras of Patanjali, which are considered the foundation of yoga. For more information,
contact Ron Katwijk at Yoga@magicpond.co.kr, 010-3689-1799 or www.magicpond.co.kr.
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
The 3nd Annual Paul Bunyan Olympics
Saturday, Feb. 14: The 3nd Annual Paul Bunyan Olympics starts at 1 p.m. at the Suwon
Recreation Center. Open play, no cost. Test your skills against the most famous lumberjack
of all time in contests and pole throwing, log sawing and much more. For more information,
call 788-6058.
Home Based Enterprise Class
- Wednesday, Feb. 18: A Home Based Enterprise Class will be held, starting at 9:30 a.m.,
in the Army Community Service (Bldg. 311). This class will provide military spouses, who
are considering an HBE, the basic building blocks on how to prepare an initial business
proposal and information about the review and approval process, plus the do's and don'ts
involved in operating a business on an Army installation. For more information, contact Al
Laxamana at 753-8321.
Morning Calm, Notes From The Garrison Contact
Anyone needing to have information put out to the community through Notes from the
GarrisonorhasastoryideaforTheMorningCalm,shouldcontactClintStoneatclint.l.stone.
civ@mail.mil or call 754-0034.

THE MORNING CALMUSAG DAEGUUSAGD • PAGE 24
http://daegu.korea.army.mil
DAEGU GARRISON — There are many depart-
ments and divisions across USAG Daegu and
Area IV that play important roles in the day-to-
day functions of the Garrison. One such entity is
the Information Management Office (IMO), with
its staff of just a handful of very dedicated men
and women. Located on Camp Henry, the IMO
team is more than happy to assist wherever they
can, and wherever they can actually covers a very
large area. Camps Henry, Walker, Carroll, and
Busan Pier 8 are some of their service locations.
Given the number of installations, that puts their
number of customers in the hundreds.
For some, the large amount of customers might
seem utterly exhausting and overwhelming. Of
course, it’s a feeling that would be understand-
able. However, the IMO team is anything but
doubtful of its ability to provide every authorized
customer the best possible service it can. This
commitment is something that Carl Ancheta,
IMO director, USAG Daegu, not only stands by,
but is determined to see through.
This means that regardless of the phone calls,
and the emails, the Garrison IMO office might
receive, no customer is going to be ignored or for-
gotten. However, according to Ancheta, there are
a couple of things that every customer has to keep
in mind. "The response time to a call or email for
assistance is ultimately based on our workload.
So, everything in essence depends on just how
many customers in a queue in need of help or as-
sistance. If there are not many requests and the
problem is simple, we can handle it in a few min-
utes. If not, then it can be several hours or a day,"
he said.
In hopes of helping customers better understand
some of the challenges associated with delayed
service, Ancheta further explained that some-
times the response time gets delayed because us-
ers call in for almost the same type of problem.
He said that should the problem require privi-
leged access for troubleshooting, then there's
currently only one team member who can han-
dle that. There's no reason to despair. Ancheta
shared that if at any time it becomes necessary,
the garrison team can call on the NEC (Network
Enterprise Center) for assistance.
Ancheta said that IMO and NEC maintain mu-
tual support of each other. He said, "Let's say for
example, a finger print scanner doesn’t work --
then the NEC will get involved in troubleshoot-
ing whether it is a network connectivity problem
or not. However, for the application that is uses
the finger print scanner, then the IMO takes re-
sponsibility for troubleshooting the system. The
point here is that not all service requests can be
immediately resolved. Often such is the case be-
cause IMO and NEC are in charge of different IT
functions.
Regardless of this fact, Ancheta said the very im-
portant message he wants all of his USAG Daegu
and Area IV customers to remember is that the
IMO is here to provide them with the most ef-
ficient service possible.
In conclusion the IMO director stated, "At any
time if a customer has a computer problem or
issue, don’t hesitate contacting the IMO team
either by phone or a visit to our office. We will
gladly help users. However, please keep in mind
that there is in place a "priority call" system. This
means that we respond to the call based on the
order in which it comes in. As we complete one,
we automatically go to the next customer in the
queue. So, please be patient. We will assist you as
soon as we can. That's what we are so very happy
to do." x
TeamIMOcommittedtoprovidingtimelyservice
Story and photos by Park, Yesin
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
Above: Carl Ancheta, IMO Director
Left: Kim, Kyong-Suk, IMO IT Specialist

February 6, 2015 USAG DAEGU USAGD • PAGE 27
Soldiers learn Jiu-jitsu, enhance combative skills
Camp Henry, Korea — The route to the gym is far
from easy. The Soldiers stand waiting for the bus
that will take them to two different military camps
before getting off at their stop. Then they have to
walk off post into the bustling streets of Korea, nav-
igating across traffic. Entering a door wedged in be-
tween two small businesses, the Soldiers climb the
hidden stair cases in order to train in jiu-jitsu.
A small group of Soldiers with 19th Expeditionary
Sustainment Command train after work in jiu-jitsu,
a martial art system focused on ground fighting and
grappling, with Korean martial artists, enhancing
their combative training.
Combatives is a style of hand-to-hand combat used
by the Army. It consists of a mix of effective combat
techniques from various martial arts styles. Soldiers
use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling and throws, take
downs from Judo and wrestling and strikes from
boxing and Muay Thai.
“Combatives is designed to protect
yourself in hand-to-hand combat on
the battle field,” said Staff Sgt. Lizandro
Gonzalez, the 19th ESC combatives team
instructor and Miami, Fla., native. “It's
broken down to the very basic level. The
thing about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is
that jiu-jitsu steers away from ev-
erybody having to do the same
technique.
Gonzalez has been going
to the gym for the past six
months and has even intro-
duced one of his fellow com-
petitors to the gym. Pvt. 1st
Class Kaleb Whitten, an in-
telligence analyst with 19th
ESC an Onalaska, Texas, na-
tive, approached Gonzalez in
passing one day about jiu-jitsu.
Whitten, a previous wrestler has
now been attending the school
for three months.
While the Soldiers are taking the
opportunity to learn and develop
their fighting skills, there are still barri-
ers that they have to overcome. Most of the students
do not know English and the instructor primarily
teaches the class in Korean.
“The instructor doesn't necessarily give instruc-
tions in Korean and in English,” said Gonzalez. “A
lot is left to your own interpretation, but I have
enough experience where I can see the instructor
do a maneuver and kind of make it out to be my own
without having to be shown to the side.”
Whitten, however, is new to the sport and has de-
veloped his own method for learning from the in-
structor when Gonzalez is not available to break
down the moves.
“I'll watch the instructor and watch how he moves
his body and how he maneuvers his opponent,” said
Whitten, “After watching him a few times I learn
how to perform the technique.”
Gonzalez has also found another way to commu-
nicate with the Korean students. As a purple belt,
Gonzalez occasionally gets questions from other
students when he uses a technique that they are not
aware of.
“When I'm trying to show a Korean student a move,
I try to break down the technique into three steps
since I know how to count to three in (Korean),”
said Gonzalez. “The biggest lesson that I've
learned is that martial arts
has no language
barrier.”
While David
Bae, Hoon Mach-
ado, Daemyung re-
gion instructor, uses
l i t t l e
English to teach his Jiu-Jitsu classes at the gym, he
knows to emphasize certain points while checking
the soldier's form during drill exercises. He has run
the gym for approximately two years and trained
approximately eight soldiers during that time.
“The soldiers who come in here to train are actu-
ally going to need these skills to survive in combat,”
said Bae. “They need these skills to do their job so
I take more care of them to actually learn it as op-
posed to kids who just do it as a hobby.”
Gonzalez emphasized the other aspects that train-
ing in Jiu-Jitsu has accomplished outside of the gym.
He is convinced that martial arts affects many other
aspects in a person's life.
“I think with programs like combatives and Jiu-
Jitsu, not only are soldiers facing their opponent but
they are also facing themselves. If you have a strong
connection between the mind and body, that effort
is going to leak into other facets of your life. I think
that it is an integral part in the total soldier concept,
making sure that the soldier is not only strong in
their body but also strong in the mind. That directly
applies to being in the war zone, being on the battle
field,” said Gonzalez
The classes that the soldiers attend are primar-
ily broken into three sections of time. First, Mr.
Bae shows one or more techniques to the class. He
then lets the students practice the techniques
while walking between groups and correcting
the forms of those who are struggling. Af-
ter this practice session, the class
starts playing a short game. Two of
the students will sit in the middle
of the floor, while the rest line up
against the wall and take their
turns competing against them.
The object of the game is for the
person on top to pass the guard
while the one on bottom tries
to get their opponent on their
back. Then the rest of the class
is spent in five minute inter-
vals of one-on-one rolling for
submission with water breaks
in between. After an hour of
heavy grappling, the soldiers
change and begin their jour-
ney back through heavy traffic,
guarded gates and bouncing bus
rides to bed. x
Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Amanda Tucker
19th ESC Public Affairs
Pvt.1stClassKalebWhitten(right),anintelligenceanalystwith19thExpeditionarySustainmentCommand,
and Onalaska, Texas native, receives training guidance at the Hoon Machado gym in Daegu, Jan. 29.

THE MORNING CALMUSAG DAEGUUSAGD • PAGE 28

February 6, 2015 USAG DAEGU USAGD • PAGE 29
Certified Fitness Soldiers ‘spin off’ Resolution Fitness New Year with Zumba
Story by Maj. Adrienne T. McDonald
Photos by Cpl. Yang, Woo-Heok
19th ESC Public Affairs
Camp Walker, Korea — More than 32 patrons started
theNewYearwithanexerciseexpeditioncalled“Resolu-
tion Fitness” at Camp Walker Fitness Center on Satur-
day, Jan. 10.
Resolution Fitness was a two-fold fitness event, led by
Staff Sgt. Jerome “Zay” Lewis of the 19th Expeditionary
Sustainment Command and Special Agent Mercedes
Woodberry, Criminal Investigation Division at Camp
Walker. Both are certified fitness instructors who desire
to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle through fit-
ness. The two are ‘like minded’ leaders in the military
that thought a class included Zumba, ‘hip hop’ cycling,
abdominal workouts and stretching would set the tone
for year-round fitness opportunities.
Patrons arrived for the session at 11 a.m. where Lewis
and Woodberry greeted them with excitement and de-
tailed instructions on the day’s schedule. Many were
regular participants in Zumba sessions, and others at-
tended the two cycling sessions held at Camp Walker.
Each session lasted for approximately 35 minutes, con-
cluding 15 minutes of abdominal exercises, stretching
and encouragement from both instructors. Lewis and
Woodberry would measure the session at an intermedi-
ate intensity, but all attendees completed both sessions
with triumph.
Workouts prove rewarding not only for those in atten-
dance, but the instructors as well. The greatest reward
forthefitnessexpertsiswitnessingtheirstudents’trans-
formation and improvement.
“At the beginning (of a student’s fitness glide path) I’ll
take a student’s before picture. In a couple of months,
we’ll take after pictures and look on their when they see
the picture side by side is just so rewarding,” said Wood-
berry, who has been a Zumba instructor for nearly one
year.
Lewis is passionate about his class member’s progress.
He believes he becomes better by witnessing others get
better. “By helping others, I help myself. Fitness is the
tip of the iceberg when it comes to learning people and
learning yourself,” said Lewis.
The Orlando, Fla. Native is no stranger to fitness. He
perpetually attains the maximum percentage on the
Army’s physical fitness test. Additionally, he’s a certified
master fitness instructor.
Fitness is a recent strong point for Woodberry. She said
Zumbawasasignificantturningpointforhertobecome
physically fit.
“I was overweight and I was failing my PT test. I attend-
ed a Zumba class (three years ago) and started working
out,” explained Woodberry.
Experience has enabled Woodberry and Lewis to
broaden their fitness horizons during their time as lead-
ersintheArmy.Woodberry,afive-yearveteranfromBa-
ton Rouge, La., has been a certified instructor for nearly
ayear.Lewishasspentmorethansevenof10yearsinthe
Army as a certified instructor in cycling, group instruc-
tion and personal training. The two leaders are fully
committed to the Army’s focus on physical readiness
training,andvolunteerservicestounitswhenrequested.
Both instructors understand an attendees’ daily rou-
tine, which can prove challenging for those interested
fitness. Variety keeps all interested and on target for
personal goals.
“We plan to do more events. We’ll continue these ses-
sions until we leave,” said Woodberry.
The focal point of fitness isn’t perfection, but the ability
to work towards improving the physique and the mind.
Lewis explained getting to know the individual helps to
identify certain mental and physical challenges. From
there, improvement can begin.
“I’m able to talk to people and get to know what prob-
lems they face. By helping them, I actually help myself,”
said Lewis.
The Camp Carroll and Camp Walker communities can
expect more fitness opportunities with Zumba and hip
hop cycling. As the fitness festivities continue, so will
the patrons’ interest and determination to improve the
mind and body. x
More than 32 Soldiers and family members participated in “resolution fitness” exercises such
as zumba, indoor cycling, abdominal workout, and much more on Jan. 10. The sessions were
facilitated by Staff Sgt. Jerome Lewis, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command knowledge
management technician and Special Agent Mercedes Woodberry, criminal investigative command.

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
SEOUL, Republic of Korea – Seoul based Sailors
participated in a Personal Readiness Summit held at
the base theater and the Dragon Hill Lodge at U.S.
Army Garrison Yongsan, Jan. 26-27.
The training seminars covered a variety of Sailor
resiliency topics ranging from physical readiness, stress
management, sexual assault prevention and response
(SAPR), drug and alcohol abuse prevention, suicide
awareness, to the leader’s role in creating a healthy
command climate.
Rear Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, U.S. Naval
Forces Korea, provided opening remarks for the
summit and stressed the importance of involvement at
all levelsof command leadership.
"Participation and support for resiliency programs
must come from all levels of the chain-of-command,"
said Franchetti. “It’s very important that we have input
from both our Senior and Junior Sailors, so that we
understand each other’s unique perspectives in these
important areas, and we can help our Sailors and their
families not justsurvive, but thrive.”
The summit began with remarks from stand-up
comedian, Bernie McGrenahan, who gave a personal
testimony of his struggles with drug and alcohol abuse
and the lossof his brotherdue toasuicide.
“I use stand-up comedy to develop a relationship
with the audience,” said Bernie McGrenahan. “Then I
segue into some of my personal experiences growing
up with alcohol and partying, some of the trouble I got
into, and the road it took medown.”
“Every Sailor, Every Day” is thisyear'ssummit theme,
which focuses on peer connections and personal
responsibility. The training reinforces the ongoing
Sailor resiliency approach of encouraging members of
the Navy community to reach out to each other and
take meaningful actions to promote cohesion, build
trust, and help fellow shipmates thrive in the face of
adversity.
“The training we did today was different from the
norm,” said Navy Counselor 1st Class Michael Knight.
“It kept us focused on the issues and topics because
Bernie McGrenahan gave his personal life examples
with alcohol abuse and how it affected him and his
family members.”
Sailors also heard from various program managers
and facilitatorsof resiliencyprograms from the OPNAV
and U.S. Pacific Fleet staffs. The summit’s interactive
training format enables leaders at all levels, from senior
officers to junior enlisted members, to share best
practices, lessons learned, and to ask questions about
resiliency programs and the development of future
initiatives.
“I think it’s great to have these Navy facilitators
out here in Korea to talk with us face-to-face,” said
Yeoman 2nd Class Kyle Graves. “It’s been good to ask
them tough questions in an open forum like this one.
They heard our stories and received our input about
the current policies and we learned more about how to
utilize these programs to takecareof ourshipmates.”
The Navy facilitators for the Personal Readiness
Summit will continue their outreach to Korea based
Sailors Jan 29-30 at Commander, Fleet Activities
Chinhae where they will meet with more than 150
Sailors assigned to the installation and associated
tenantcommands.
Seoul based Sailors embrace resiliency programs during readiness summit
Story by MC1 (SW/AW) Frank Andrews
U.S.NavalForcesKoreaPublicAffairs
Stand-up comedian Bernie McGrenahan speaks to Seoul based Sailors during a personal readiness summit held at
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Base Theater. McGrenahan’s performance was the opening event of the summit where
he delivered a personal testimony about his experiences with alcohol and substance-abuse, his conduct under the
influence of alcohol, and coping with his 19 year-old brother’s suicide.

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