The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Jan. 11, 2008

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January 11, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 13 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

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The Morning CalmPublished by Installation Management

Command - Korea

Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. Al Aycock

Public Affairs Officer/Editor: Edward N. JohnsonSenior Editor:Susan Silpasornprasit

USAG-RED CLOUDCommander: Col. Larry A. Jackson

Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-DonaldsonCI Officer: James F. Cunningham

USAG-YONGSANCommander: Col. David W. Hall

Public Affairs Officer: David McNallyCI Officer: Kenneth Fidler

Staff Writer: Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon

USAG-HUMPHREYSCommander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.

Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroyWriter/Editor: Andre D. Butler

CI Oficer: Stacy Ouellette

USAG-DAEGUCommander: Col. Michael P. SaulnierPublic Affairs Officer: Ronald Inman

CI Officer: Samuel G. HudsonStaff Writer: Cpl. Na Kyung Chul

Staff Writer: Cpl. Jang Won il

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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 the IMCOM-Korea, Public Affairs, APOAP 96205. Circulation: 9,500

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NEWS PAGE 2http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

GEN B.B. Bell

Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK

Voting is a basic right and privilege we

should not take lightly. Every two years Soldiers,Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DOD civilians, invitedcontractor, technical representatives and theireligible family members are afforded the rightto choose our national leaders. Te calendar ofprimary elections will begin in January 2008 andgo through September 2008. With this early start,it is important that Commanders, Staff Principalsand Voting Assi stance Offi cers (VAO) car ry outthe voting assistance mission to accomplish thefollowing:

Inform and educate all eligible U.S. citizensassigned to the United States Forces Korea (USFK)

area of operation on their right to vote; Foster voting participation;and Protect the integrity of, and enhance, the electoral process.

For our voting eligible personnel and family members, theopportuniry to register and cast their ballots in the 2008 electionswill depend significantly on the assistance and support provided byrespective commands and staff agencies Voting Assistance Programs(VAP) and unit and staff agency Voting Ass istance Offi cers (VAO).By now you should have a copy of the 2008 VAP. You can find thesedocuments on the USFK web site home page, 2007/2008 USFKVoting Assistance Program.

Te USFK web site home page also has a link for the FederalPost Card Application (FPCA), and Federal Write in Absentee Ballot(FWAB). Te FPCA is used to request an absentee ballot and canbe completed on-line or printed out and completed. Postage freeenvelopes, for use in the U.S. Postal System, can also be printedfrom the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) web site. Te

Bell Sends: USFK 2008 Voting Assistance Program

JANUARY MARCH APRIL JUNE JULY SEPTEMBER

Milestones: Installation Management Command

- Korea Region reflects on a successful 2007

Army installations throughout Korea are redesignated as U.S.Army Garrisons.1st Signal Brigade Dining Facility at Camp Coiner undergoes

USAG Humphreys welcomes Col. John E. Dumoulin as itsnew commander. Splish & Splash water park opens at USAG Humphreys

Commander

FPCA is used for registering and requesting an Absentee

Ballot and the FWAB is used when an Absentee Ballothas been requested, but not received.

Every unit USFK-wide should have a VAO identified.VAOs have a tremendous task. Tey must emphasizethe importance of the upcoming General Electionand ensure that all military and civilian personnel areafforded every opportunity to exercise their right tovote through voter registration and absentee balloting.o ensure participation, the following deadlines willassure timely registration and ballot request and return:Registration: 15 Aug 2008, Ballot Request: 15 Sep 2008and Ballot Return: 15 Oct 2008.

Commanders and leaders down to first line

supervisors need to be engaged and execute USFKs VAP. I ask thatyou emphasize the importance of exercising the right to vote andtake every opportunity to encourage our personnel to participatein the upcoming elections.

Remember, voting is both a right and a responsibility of citizensof our country. Te 2008 Voting Slogan is Be Smart, Do YourPart. Vote! As leaders, we must do everything we can to encourageparticipation and ensure that our personnel and their families areable to exercise their right to vote and have that vote counted. Oneperson with one vote can make a difference.

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JANUARY 11, 2008NEWS PAGE 3

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The following entries were excerpted

from the military police blotters. These

entries may be incomplete and do not

imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Traffic Accident without Injury,Damage to Government Property, FalseOfficial Statement, Misappropriation ofGovernment Property, Failure to Reportand Remain at the Scene of a Traffic Ac-cident, Subject #1, operating a GOV withSubject #2 as a passenger, while parking,struck an open cement grate. Subject #1and Subject #2 exited the GOV, leaving thescene without reporting the accident. Dam-ages to the GOV consisted of a crackedgas tank and gas pipe. The cement gratesustained no visible damage. Contact wasmade with Subject #1 and Subject #2 whowere instructed to report to the USAG-Casey PMO. Subject #1 was advised ofSubject #1s legal rights, which Subject #1waived, rendering a written sworn state-ment denying the offenses. Subject #2was advised of Subject #2s legal rights,which Subject #2 waived, rendering a writ-ten sworn statement denying the offenses.Further investigation revealed Subject #1and Subject #2 were utilizing the GOV tomove Subject #2s personal belongings

from Subject #2s quarters. Subject #1and Subject #2 were processed and re-leased on their own recognizance. Sub-ject #1 and Subject #2 reported utilizationof their seatbelts and no injuries. ECOD isunknown. This is a final report.

AREA II: Shoplifting, Subject was ob-served by Witness, via CCTV, removingtwo make-up items and concealing themon Subjects person. Subject then exitedthe PX without rendering proper payment.Subject was detained by Witness and es-corted to the AAFES Security Office where

Subject surrendered the items. Subjectwas apprehended and transported to theUSAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject was

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities

NEWS

Biryong Falls (Gangwon-do Province)Located in the Gangwon-do Province on the eastern shore of

the peninsula, the magnificent Biryong Falls look very muchlike dragons flying up towards the sky, which is why it wasnamed Biryong (flying dragon) Fall. Tere is a relatively wide

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Hot springs (Mt. Seorak)Sorak Waterpia is a hot spring theme park located near

Mt. Seorak where 3,000 tons of sodium carbonate water istransferred from underground springs daily and maintainedat 49 degrees Celsius. Te resort has something for everyone

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The Daehan Life Insurance 63 Building is a popular tourist attraction because of its IMAX theater and aquarium. File Photo


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NEWS PAGE 4http://imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMNEWS

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Unattended cooking fires destroyproperty, and in some cases take the lives ofthe ones we love. On Dec. 19, four childrendied in Ketchikan, Alaska, just days beforeChristmas as a result of an unattendedcooking fire in their home. Tis past year sixreported cooking fires in US Army garrisonsacross Korea caused $20,000 damage to

family personal belongings and our facilities.Te US Army community has been luckythis past year as no one was injured in anyof our fires. Regrettably, these fires happenevery year and are preventable by followingbasic cooking safety guidelines.

According to National Fire ProtectionAssociation publications, cooking firesare the # 1 cause of home fires and homefire injuries. Some 50,000 fires occureach year in kitchen ovens and ranges andnearly 75 % percent of these are a result

from a responsible person not being in theimmediate area. Most cooking fires startwith the ignition of common householditems (e.g., food or grease, cabinets above therange, oven mitts, dish towels, wall paper,paper or plastic bags, and curtains, etc.),and spread to surrounding combustibles.Cooking fires usually happen within thefirst 10-15 minutes of cooking, so youhave to stay alert and give the range yourattention.

Some of the more common causes forthese type fires are distracters such as leaving

the stove unattended to answer the phone,forgetting while watching V, taking careof the children, answering the door. Many

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Keep pets off cooking surfaces andnearby countertops to prevent them fromknocking things onto burners.

Never use a wet oven mitt. A wet mittcan cause scalding to your hand and fingersfrom steam.

Always keep a potholder, oven mitt andlid handy. If a small fire starts in a pan onthe stove, put on an oven mitt and smotherthe flames by carefully sliding the lid over

the pan. Cook at indicated temperatures settings

rather than higher settings. Regularly clean your stove and range

top to prevent a build up of food andgrease.

If you do experience a cooking fire, followthese safety guidelines:

Dont attempt to pick up the pot orpan. Put on an oven mitt, place a lid onthe pan to smother the flames, and turn offthe burner. Dont remove the lid until it iscompletely cooled.

For an oven fire, keep the oven doorclosed and turn off the heat to prevent

flame spread. Call the Fire Departmentr tomake sure the fire has not spread beyondthe oven.

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Safety office offers tips

to prevent cooking fires

Cooking fires usually happen

within the first 10-15 minutes

of cooking, so you have to stay

alert and give the range your

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http://imcom.korea.army.milAREA IJANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

The community celebrated Martin Lu-ther King Jr.s birthday in the Red Cloud

Theater Jan. 12. Second Lt. HHC 1/72nd Artillery Mi-chael Woundenberg broke the long stand-ing Rucksack Challege record in Koreawith a time of 58 minutes. Charlie Daniels entertains USAG-RCtroops in the USAG-RC Physical FitnessCenter to a standing room only audience. The Seargent Majors Association andthe Audy Murphy Club build a toilet for apoor family in downtown Ueongbu.

Avelina Richardson, manager of theGateway Club on USAG-Casey was se-

lected for the James A. Carroll Jr. Award-Theme Concept Outlet. Donnie McClurkin performs for astanding room only audience in USAG-Caseys Hanson Field House. Beer Opportunities for Unaccompa-nied and Single Soldiers held their 17thAnnual IMCOM Korea Region BOSS Fo-rum in the USAG-Casey Community Ac-tivity Center Jan. 30. USAG-Casey opened thier new tax center.

USAG-RC 2nd Infantry Division signedthe first sisterhood agreement between

the 2ID and the Gyeonggi provincial gov-ernment offi ce. Warrior country celebrates Black His-tory by featuring a Tuskegee Airman asguest speaker USAG-Casey salutes Bataan survivors

by holding a prequalifying run of the an-nual Commemorative Bataan Death Marchin New Mexico. The event covered morethan 13 miles on USAG-Casey, featuringmuch the same terrain as the final march.

The garrison formerly known as CampCasey in Dongducheon changed its moni-

ker March 21 to USAG-Casey during a cer-emony held in the Gateway Club adjacentto the front gate of the garrison. USAG-Casey hosted a U.S. citizenshipnaturalization ceremony conferring citi-zenship to nine foreigh Warriors March 8in the Digital Conference Center.In spite of freezing winds, blowing sleetand snow, Warriors celebrated Mardi Grason USAG-Casey March 10.

Photo by Jim Cunningham


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http://imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMAREA ICLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) During USAG-Caseys July 4 festivities, Dynas-ty warrior players demonstrate the technique and methods of ancient warfare used bywarriors on horseback of the early 13th century when the Mongol Dublai Khan ruledKorea. (2) Children of Kwangmyong Orphanage are served by Soldiers during thepicnic June 30. (3) Sgt. 1st Class Michael Turrieta plies his culinary skills in preparing

the barbeque for the children of Kwangmyong Orphanage June 30.(4) Lt. Col. DonaldMeisler takes command of USAG-Casey during a ceremony held in the Carey FitnessCenter on Camp Casey July 18. (5) Col. Larry Pepper Jackson takes the garrisonflag from Brig. Gen. Al Aycock, IMCOM-Korea Commanding General, taking com-mand of USAG-Red Cloud during the change of command ceremony June 26.

Photo by Jim Cunningham


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JANUARY 11, 2008 AREA I USAG-Y PAGE 7http://imcom.korea.army.milSEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander inChief, George Lisicki, came to USAG-Casey

Sept. 3 to take a tour of Casey and to deliver amessage to Warriors in USAG-RC. The Soldier Show opened in the Carey Fit-ness Center on USAG-Casey Sept. 1 with a mat-inee performance that dazzled the audience. Soldier SOFA representative train at USAG-Casey. Capt. Melissa Dasgupta, Chief Interna-tiona and Operational Law, 2nd Infantry Divi-sion, gave Status of Forces Agreement trainingto Soldiers and civilian representatives as re-quired by law.

United Services Organization sent theirVice President, Jack Flanagan, to find out

first hand what the field offi ce in USAG-Casey needs to continue providing sup-port to Soldiers. The 2nd Infantry Divison Safety offi cetrained civilian and military safety offi cersto comply with federal regulations. The south wall at Camp Casey fell whenCol. Larry Pepper Jackson, garrisoncommander, and Lt. Col. Donald Meisler,garrison commander USAG-Casey, pickedup sledge hammers and began swinging.

Gerald Keener, manager of the USAG-Casey Bowling Center, was selected by the

Bowling Proprietors Association of Americaas their first choice winner in the Second Na-tional Bowling Week Innovative PromotionContest.Capt. Renante Lasala passed the Headquar-ters, Headquarters Company-Red Cloud gui-don to Capt. Dennis Graves Nov. 2. The Army signed a covenant with Soldiersand their families in a ceremony to finalize theannual Army Family Action Plan conferenceheld in the Digital Conference Center Nov. 8.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation in US-SAG-Casey earned the top prize in garri-

son recreation community programmingfor June 2006 through May 2007. The Kilborn dining facility tied firstplace with the Stanley Main DFAC in theannual Thanksgiving theme competitionfor dining facilities held in Warrior Coun-try. More than 90 children of the IsaacHouse Orphanage gathered in USAG-Caseys Digital conference Center Dec. 15to celebrate Christmas.


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http://yongsan.korea.army.milAREA IIJANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

The community celebrated Martin Lu-ther King Jr.s birthday at the South Post

Chapel Jan. 12. Korean National Police and Garrisonlaw enforcement offi cials conducted a jointtraining exercise for the first time Jan. 12.Area II announced its volunteers of thequarter Jan. 18: Hwacha Killebrew, SouthPost Chapel, and Zoe Turner, teen center. Korean Service Corps workers built a19-tent tent city at the Camp Coiner LifeSupport Area to support military exer-cises.

A renovated USO offi ce reopened andstarted business Feb. 1 at the Moyer Com-

munity Activities Center. The center of-fers more extensive services to commu-nity members. Super Bowl Monday started well before5 a.m. More than 250 Area II communitymembers gathered around big screens atthe Main Post Club Uptown and Down-town Feb. 5. The Seoul American High School Fal-cons wrestling team won two All-PacificFar East championships Feb. 16.

The Joint Military Mail Terminal startedmail service March 9 from a newly con-

structed facility at Incheon InternationalAirport. The move speeded up mail de-livery to all U.S. Forces Korea members. More than 150 high school seniors at-tended a transition fair March 14 to helpprepare for their futures aer graduation. Area II Support Activity became theU.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan March 19.U.S. Army Garrisons worldwide took onstandardized names in an Army-directedredesignation order.

USAG-Yongsan Soldiers and Yongsan-gu offi cials planted trees to honor Arbor

Day April 5 first at Yongsan Garrison, thenat Namsan Botantical Garden near theGrand Hya Hotel. Eagle Scout Candidate Geoffrey Furnerled a community service project April 13.Boy Scouts painted all the fire hydrants on8th Army Drive as an Eagle Scout project. The Gate 17 Visitor Center reopenedApril 17 aer extensive renovations. Thecenter processes more than 1,200 visitorsa day.

Sgt. Kim Sang-wook


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http://yongsan.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMAREA IICLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Col. David Hall assumes command of USAG-

Yongsan July 13. (2) Lt. Col. Paul Duray, 168th Medical Battal ion Commander, praises

his Soldiers June 22 for rescuing a Korean civilian who fell onto train tracks. (3) Scouts

from Yongsans Boy Scouts of America and the Korea Scouting Association of Seoul

recite their oath during an Aug. 1 ceremony at Namsan Park to honor the 100th an-

niversary of scouting. (4) A medic evaluates the injuries of a victim during a masscasualty exercise in July. (5) Korean and American Soldiers played basketball and

other sporting events during the week-long KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week

April 23-26. (6) Joseph DAuteuil leads the pack at the tug-of-war competition June 1

during the annual June Jamboree honoring exceptional family members.

David McNally

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JANUARY 11, 2008 AREA II USAG-Y PAGE 11http://yongsan.korea.army.milSEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Offi cials opened a $20 million unaccom-panied offi cer housing facility Sept. 6 at K-16 Air Base. Children from Seouls Young Nak Chil-dren Home spent the day with their Amer-ican counterparts for a Good NeighborProgram event at the Family Fun Park. The U.S. Army Soldier Show performedSept. 12-13 at Collier Field House. Korea House entertainers performedtraditional Korean dances and music tomore than 400 USFK families. The eventkicked off the Choseuk holiday weekend.

K-16 Air Base dining facility won tophonors as the the best small garrison facil-ity at the 8th U.S. Army level competition.More than 5,000 aended the 2007 Yong-san Fall Festival. USAG-Yongsan was selected Oct. 8 asa finalist for the fiscal 2008 Army Com-munities of Excellence competition. TheGarrison competes as one of four finalistsworldwide. The Garrison hosted 55 Korean Englishteachers for their first visit to YongsansSeoul American High School Oct 16.

Garrison chapels raised more than $20,000through offerings collected Nov. 2-4 and

donated to a special fund called HelpingHands to support junior service membersand civilian families during the holidays. More than 60 delegates from USAG-Yongsan tenant units and organizationsgathered Oct. 25-26 to work on communityissues and propose solutions during theArmy Family Action Plan Conference. The Garrison held its first CombindedFederal Campaign extravaganza to showhow the charity supports local programs.

Army handily defeated Navy 14-8 dur-ing the 2007 Army-Navy flag football

game Dec. 1, winning the CommandersTrophy for a sixth consecutive year. Seventy-three American and KoreanGirl Scouts made wool scarves and pil-lows to send to homeless children and

breast cancer patients. Army leaders here signed the ArmyFamily Covenant Dec. 13, pledging theirsupport to develop and improve familyprograms at U.S. Army Garrison-Yong-san.

Sgt. Kim Sang-wook


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http://yongsan.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMAREA IINews & Notes

USO Centers Closed Jan. 15

USO centers throughout Korea will be closed

Jan. 15 for an organization day. They will resumenormal hours Jan. 16.

Music and Theatre Auditions

for Bee-Luther-Hatchee

Anyone can audition for a role in the next AreaCommunity Theatre Music and Theatre Branchplay, Bee-Luther-Hatchee. Auditions are 6 p.m.Jan. 14 and 15 at the Moyer Community ActivitiesCenter. No prior acting experience is necessary.Bee-Luther-Hatchee, by playwright by ThomasGibbons, follows the story of Shelita Burns, an

African-American editor who publishes Bee-Luther-Hatchee, the autobiography of Libby, a

reclusive 72-year-old black woman. Shelita hasnever met Libby, and when the book wins anaward Shelita delivers the award in person. Toher shock, the actual author of the book is a whiteman. Furious and resentful, Shelita accuses theman of perpetrating a hoax, while he defends thebook as a truthful work of imagination. Their con-frontation builds to a jarring act of violence. Forinformation, call 723-5721.

Military Marriage Seminar

Registration ends today for a military marriageseminar Jan. 18-19 at Seouls Capitol Hotel.Register at www.seoulmarriageseminar.org.

The seminar is open to active duty, retired mili-tary, civilian employees, and U.S. Forces Koreacontractors. The Jan. 18 session runs from 6-9p.m., and the Jan. 19 session is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Asuggested donation of $25 per couple or $15 forindividuals is requested. For information, visit theWeb site or call 738-6054.

Prevention Training

Two sessions presenting Prevention of SexualHarassment training are scheduled for Jan. 15.This training is mandatory for the following twocategories of people: New U.S. civilian and mili-tary supervisors of U.S. civilian employees, and

new U.S. civilian employees. The session forsupervisors is 8-11:30 a.m., while the sessionfor employees is 1-4:30 p.m. For information, call

738 4476

members. For information, call 736-4779/7096.

Operation Smooth MoveA pre-moving class created to inform and em-power military members and their families aboutthe moving process Operation: Smooth Moveis 1-4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Community ServicesBuilding. For information or to sign up, call 738-7505.

Tax Center Opens

The Yongsan Tax Center holds its opening cer-emony 3 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Moyer Community

Activities Center Room 113, and it will start tak-ing customers at 4 p.m. that day. The tax centerwill operate Feb. 1 through May 9 the following

hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday: 1-6 p.m.; and Saturday:10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 724-1040.

WWE Raw Tickets

Tickets for the WWE Raw Royal Rumble Tour 7p.m. Feb. 10 at Jamsil Gymnasium are on sale atthe USO. For information, call 724-7003.

Army Aviation Winter Ball

The Army Aviation Winter Ball is scheduled forFeb. 9 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. Ticketsare on sale for $45. The event, themed Keep-ing the Morning Calm for 55 Years, starts at

5:15 p.m., and planners invite all aviation enthu-siasts. The guest speaker is Brig. Gen. WilliamForrester, commander of the U.S. Army CombatReadiness/Safety Center. Military dress is dressmess or dress blues with bow tie. Civilian attire iscoat-and-tie. For information, contact Capt. TobinBrown at 741-6207 or 2nd Lt. Rachel Heitz at753-3842.

Korean Language Class

Korean language classes are offered 10-11:30a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Hannam VillageChapel. Classes are free to all Soldiers and Fam-ily Members. For information, call 723-6721.

WIC Program in Korea

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by Capt. Jason Moy

USAG Humphreys Combined Legal Center

Tax season is just around the corner andUSAG Humphreys will be ready to assistyou with your needs. Last year the USAGHumphreys Tax Center filed over 1,600federal and state income tax returns, savingthe USAG Humphreys military communitythousands of dollars in filing fees. is yearwe expect to do even more.

Starting Jan. 21, 2008 the USAGHumphreys Tax Center will open its doorsand provide free tax assistance and e-filing.is year we will be located at building S-751 and will be operating from9 a.m. 5p.m. Monday through Friday. But beforeyou rush down to the tax center you needto make sure you have all the necessarydocuments to file your taxes right the firsttime. Having the proper documentation

means that you will be able to file taxes without error and receive that covetedrefund check sooner.

Gather financial/tax documentsBy far the most important document is

the W-2. is form is filled out by youremployer(s) and sent to the IRS. e formlists the amount of income earned and theamount of taxes withheld. Typically W-2sare sent out in January.

A taxpayer may have more than one W-2 if they had more than one employer in ayear. W-2s for military pay are available

income). Taxpayers may have more than one1099 depending on the number of accountsthey have. Beyond these two commonforms there are other forms that reportvarious types of income. If you receive anyform that looks like it deals with taxes youshould bring that with you as well.

Obtain Power of Attorney from

your spouse if filing jointly and

are separatedIf a married soldier is filing jointly

then both spouses need to sign the jointtax return. In order to validly sign tax areturn for your spouse you need a powerof attorney. e IRS has a special power ofattorney form, IRS Form 2848 you coulduse or get a special power of attorney at alegal center. If you are currently separatedyou should work on doing this now tosave time.

If you are going to file from Korea, pleasehave your spouse to go their nearest legalassistance office to get a power of attorneyallowing you to sign her name on yourjoint return. If your spouse is going to filein the states, please come to your local legalassistance office to get a power of attorney.

Obtain appropriate identification

numbers for all dependents

All taxpayers and family members need tohave a Social Security number or a taxpayeridentification number. If you are a UnitedStates citizen, legal permanent resident or

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any name change with the Social SecurityAdministration you should use your maidenname on the tax return. To apply for orto change a name on a social security cardplease fill out form SS-5 online at http://www.ssa.gov.

If your dependents are not U.S. citizens,

legal permanent resident or authorizedtemporary resident then your dependentmust obtain an Individual TaxpayerIdentification Number instead. is is aspecial identification number used for taxpurposes only.

An ITIN can be obtained by filing aForm W7 with the IRS, found online athttp://www.irs.gov. If you recently gotmarried you need to file your I-130 withUSCIS immediately to get your spouse alegal permanent resident or green card.

With this he or she can obtain a SocialSecurity Number.

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a child for the dependency exemption. Inorder to claim a dependent exemption afterdivorce or legal separation you must provideproof. e divorce decree or legal separationagreement normally states who can take thedependency exemption(s).

e IRS assumes that the parent who

has physical custody of the child for themajority of the year is entitled to claim thechild unless that parent has agreed to give upthe dependent exemption in a divorce decreeor legal separation agreement. e non-custodial parent can claim the exemptionif he or she has the proper documentation.Non-custodial parents can file Form 8332or a similar written statement signed by thecustodial parent granting the non-custodialparent the right to claim the dependentexemption.

For more information on taxes you canvisit the IRS website to download forms

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Preparing for tax season pays off

...make sure you have all the necessary documents to file your taxes right the

first time. Having the proper documentation means that you will be able to file

taxes without error and receive that coveted refund

check sooner.

Capt. Jason MoyUSAG Humphreys Combined Legal Center


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IMCOM-K PAGE 15http://imcom.korea.army.milCHAPLAIN

I dreamed I went to heavenAnd you were there with meWe walked upon the streets of goldBeside the crystal seaWe heard these angels singingTen someone called your nameYou turned and saw this young manAnd he was smiling as he cameAnd he said friend you may not know me nowAnd then he said, but wait

You used to teach my Sunday SchoolWhen I was only eightAnd every week you would say a prayerBefore the class would startAnd one day when you said that prayerI asked Jesus in my heart

CHORUSTank you for giving to the LordI am a life that was changedTank you for giving to the Lord

I am so glad you gave

Ten another man stood before you

Chaplain finds inspiration in loving lyrics

Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham25th Transportation Battalion

In view of beginning a New Year we need an appropriateperspective to help us stay motivated for the long haul.I want to help by sharing a song written by Ray Boltzcalled, ank You. I believe that if we can have aneternal perspective on life, then we can accomplishamazing things in the here and now. is song does amarvelous job of doing just that; of reminding us thatwhat we do now has an eternal impact. Consider what

he says:

And said remember the timeA missionary came to your churchAnd his pictures made you cryYou didnt have much moneyBut you gave it anywayJesus took the gift you gaveAnd thats why Im here today

One by one they cameFar as your eyes could seeEach life somehow touchedBy your generosityLittle things that you had doneSacrifices you madeTey were unnoticed on the earthIn heaven now proclaimed

And I know that up in heavenYoure not supposed to cryBut I am almost sureTere were tears in your eyesAs Jesus took your handAnd you stood before the Lord

He said, my child look around youFor great is your reward

I am so glad you gave.I am not sure what heaven will be l ike, but I do enjoythe thought that perhaps I will have an opportunityto thank those who have had an influence in my life.I also have a curiosity of wanting to know in whatways that I may have had an influence in otherslives. is thought motivates me to continue onhelping those who may come into my sphere of

influence and I encourage you to do the same.Who knows, maybe I will be in your line in heavento say thank you!

Protestant ServicesCollective Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll

Sunday 1030 Camp Walker

Sunday 1030 Camp Henry


Sunday 1300 Camp Carroll

Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker

Collective Friday 1900 Camp Walker

Korean Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll

Korean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker

Korean Thursday 1100 Camp Hialeah

Catholic Mass

Saturday 1700 Camp Walker


Sunday 1130 Camp Carroll

Additional Programs

Bible and Bagels

Tuesday 0630 Camp Walker Chapel Annex

Protestant Women of the Chapel

Tuesday 0930 Walker Chapel Sanctuary

Korean Bible Study

Tuesday 1030 Walker Chapel Annex

Catholic Women of the ChapelSaturday 1000 Walker Fellowship Hall

Church of Christ Bible Study

Wednesday 1900 Walker Fellowship Hall

Ladies Prayer Meeting

Monday 1400 Camp Carroll Chapel Sanc.

Contemporary Bible Study

Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll Chapel Annex

USAG - Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin,

[email protected], DSN 768-5455

Chaplain (Capt.) Byung Min,

[email protected], DSN 765-8991

Area IV Worship Services


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Concerts & decorations warm the air during the holidays at Daegu

(Top left and right) Daegu community including Soldiers,

Family Members, local people enjoyed Embers Concert held

Dec. 18 at the Camp Walkers Kelly Gym. Embers entertained

people not only by music, but also by a variety of performancesrelated to Christmas. Audiences were excited and could feel the

atmosphere of holiday season by the concert U S Army


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The 1-43rd Air and Missle Defense Artil-

ley Brigade added a touch of the old soshoe to its New Horizon Day trainingJan. 9. Camp Humphreys community leadershosted a Town Hall meeting to addressissues ranging from Avian Flu to policyrestrictions on AFFES Military Star CardsJan. 24. Humphreys American ElementarySchool children got the opportunity to ex-plore crime scenes during Mystery Festi-val 2007.

Riggers, pilots and Soldiers, from the

194th Maintenance Baalion, worked to-gether during a sling-loading exercise thatincluded three CH-47 Chinook helicopters,HMMWVs and CONEXs at Camp Hum-phreysDesiderio Army Airfield. Nine Camp Humphreys Soldiers at-tended the Korea Beer Opportunties forSingle Soldiers Forum at Camp Casey. Three Soldiers born far from the UnitedStates became American citizens, Spc. JiYon White, Pfc. Xinlai Zhou and Pvt.Melba C. Tungpalan Feb. 7.

The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys

staff was put to the test during an intensetwo-day command post exercise. Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson, InstallationManagement Command assisant chief ofstaff and IMCOM commanding general,receives a briefing on Camp Humphreystransformation during his visit. More than 100 Soldiers, Civilians andFamily Members gathered at the Commu-nity Activity Center to celebrate WomensHistory Month and to honor several Sol-diers for their achievements March 29.

The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys

and Camps Long and Eagle Fire Depart-ments were honored for winning 2005and 2006 Installation Management Com-mand Korea Fire and Emergency Serviceof the Year Awards April 5. Soldiers from the 35th Air Defense Artil-lery Brigade, HHB, ran four miles in recog-nition of sexual assault awareness monthApril 13.A block party was held at Soldiers Parkhonoring military children and the Monthof the Military Child April 14.


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http://imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMAREA IIICLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Two Korean stewards position Pat Wheelerbefore she washes her hands, a ritual thats part of the Korean traditional weddingJune 8. (2) This new $15 million seven-story family housing tower opened at USAGHumphreys July 18. (3) Trey Lillywood lands a high flying kick to a board held by Sgt.

Roy Henderson, HHC USAG Humphreys, at Taekwando demonstration during KA-TUSA Week. (4) Santa is not sure if hes ready to take a dive or not. He visited Splish& Splash Water Park at USAG-H as part of the Christmas in July celebration hosted byFamily and MWR. (5) Dori Smith and her dad, Stanley, posed for a shot before schoolstarts at HAES on Aug. 27. (6) Brig. Gen. Al A. Aycock, IMCOM-Korea commandinggeneral, passes the unit colors to Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., USAG-Humphreys in-coming commander, during the ceremony held on Soldiers Field May 18.

Photo by Andre Butler


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The transformation of Humphreys con-

tinued with the official opening of the new$19 million unaccompanied officers quar-ters and parking garage Sept 7.Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, the Chiefof Engineers and Commanding General ofthe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visitedUSAG Humphreys to see the progress ofthe posts transformation Sept. 8. Soldiers, Family Members and civiliansparticipated in a post-wide antiterrorismforce protection exercise Sept. 17 19.

USAG Humphreys Garrison Com-

mander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. signeda proclamation officially declaring Octo-ber 2007 as Domestic Violence PreventionMonth. Days before the larger Army FamilyAction Plan conference eight Humphreysteens gathered at the Youth Center anddeveloped their own AFAP issue to sendforward Oct. 5. Officials at USAG Humphreys held aribbon cuing ceremony to open a $17million new barracks on MP Hill Oct. 19.

The 2nd Infantry Division newest air

defenders, Echo Baery, 1st Baalion 43rdAir Defense Artillery, received hands ontraining with the Avenger Air DefenseMissile System during Sea Strike 2007at Cholmae, Daecheon Beach Nov. 8.United States and Republic of Korea of-ficials reaffirmed their commitment to thealliance and continued American militarypresence on the Korean peninsula duringthe official groundbreaking ceremony forthe U.S. Forces Korea base relocation tothe Pyeongtaek area Nov 13.

More than 100 Soldiers, Family mem-

bers and Civilians braved the cold tem-peratures to join in prayer, song andcelebration at the annual HumphreysCommunity tree lighting ceremony atTransformation Park Dec. 3. The United States Army Chief of Staff,Gen. George W. Casey Jr., visited UnitedStates Army Garrison Humphreys toparticipate in the Army Family covenantformal signing Dec. 14. More than 200Humphreys Soldiers and their FamilyMembers shared in the signing.

Photo by Andre Butler


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Area IV Community partook in

memorable Martin Luther King eventat the Evergreen Community Club with buffet breakfast, entertainment andremarks from guest speaker Jan. 10. Military Personnel Division opened atCp. Henry, took over human resourcesduties performed by former 516th PSB, andprovided personnel support to Soldiers inArea IV.Area IV Tax Centers set to open at Henry,Carroll to offer tax preparation assistanceto help residents through the trials andtribulations of tax season.

Black History Month was celebrated

throughout February in Area IV with avariety of events and activities for all ages. The students aending the 3rd Annualcamp Carroll English camp Jan.29 toFeb.3 visited to Taegu American School, bridging the cultural gap with theirAmerican counterparts. Gen. B. B. Bell, United NationsCommand/Combined Forces Command/United States forces Korea commandervisited to the Daegu base cluster Feb. 13,evaluated programs and met new peoplewho had arrived in the community.

AFN-Daegu presented the first ever

live AFN television newscast aired fromDaegu. 70 Area IV community membersincluding Soldiers, KATUSA, Scouts, andothers celebrated the Daegu MetropolitanCitys 62nd annual Arbor Day event withDaegu citizens at Waryong Mt. march 16. The unit responsible for managinginstallations in Area IV changed its colorsMarch 28 with the redesignation of theArea IV Support Activity as United StatesArmy Garrison Daegu during a ceremonyin front of its headquarters.

The inaugural Jinhae Internation

Military Band and honor Guard Festivalwas held April 5 in Jinhae with thousandsof Korean spectators and nearly 20military bands from four countries. Twenty two members of Club Beyondand six adult leaders spent April 9 11helping out at Ursulas House, a home forolder women without family. Officers and senior non-commissionedofficers from the 19th ESC met for the firsttime with the headquarters staff of the50th Homeland Reserve Division at theircompound in Daegu.

Photo by Cpl. Na Kyung-chulPhoto by Galen Putnam


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http://imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMAREA IVCLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Brig. Gen. Raymond Mason, previous

Commanding General of 19th ESC, saluts while offering flowers during memorial

ceremony June 25 at the UN National Memorial Park in Busan. (2) Pfc. Shacha Zelalla,

517th Movement Control Team, prepares cherry and grapes for the cherry/grape

picking contest. She participated in the Commissary Awareness Day as a volunteerof BOSS. (3) The ROK Air Force Logistics Command Symphonic Band performs July

17 at the Donggu Cultural and Athletic Center. (4) Two children sit on a Paladin Self-

propelled howitzer after checking out its interior during Armed Forces Day May 19. (5)

A child visiting the 6th Armed Forces Day Open House looks through telescope May

19. (6) Republic of Korea Army 50th Infantry Division Maneuver Battalion Soldiers

conduct brick crushing performances in the Armed Forces Day opening ceremony.

Photo by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul Photo by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul


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The USAG Daegus Camp Carroll ArmyLodge had won the Lodge of the Yearaward in the medium category for alllodges worldwide. U.S. Army Soldiers, Civilians andFamily Members from USAG Daeguenjoyed Chungchong province factoryand cultural tour sponsored by theKorean Foreigner Tourist FacilityAssociation Sept. 7.

The commander of the 19th SustainmentCommand (Expeditionary) Brig. Gen.

Raymond V. Mason said farewell to Koreaand incoming commander, Brig. Gen.Xavier P. Lobeto received the color as anew commander during the Change ofCommand ceremony Oct. 4.Civilians learned to survive under adverseconditions during annual survival trainingOct. 22 at the Kelly Gym on Camp Walkerand Oct. 23 at the Camp Carroll Gym.

Photo by Cpl. Na Kyung-chulPhoto by Cho Pong-sungl

Photo by Cpl. Jang Won-il Photo by Samuel G. Hudson

Photo by Ronald Inmanl

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Children from Chilgok Montessori Kindergarten

get a chance to try their hand at spraying water from a fire hose. (2) A company

representative has an attentive audience as he explains to Soldiers the benefits of

working for his organization Oct. 10. (3) Daegu City Nam-gu District Mayor Lim Byung-

heon accepts a drink poured by USAG Daegu Commander Michael P. Saulnier at an

appreciation dinner held Sept. 6 by the mayor. (4) Korean Foreigner Tourist Facility

Association members and the tour group pose in front of the Cass Beer Factory Sept.

7. (5) Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt hands a color of 19th ESC to incoming commander

Brig. Gen. Xavier Lobeto during the Change of Command ceremony Oct. 4.


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Daegu American School and the Daegucommunity hosted the 2007 Class A FarEast Girls Volleyball Tournament fromNov. 5 to 9 at Camp Walkers Kelly Gymand Camp Georges Daegu AmericanSchool Gym. USAG Daegu officially greeted the newunit, 1st Baalion, 44th Air Defense MissileArtillery Regiment at a Transfer of AuthorityCeremony held in Camp Carrolls CrownJewel Fitness Center Nov. 16.

DECEMBER

Students showed their artistic talentsto community through the Boys and GirlsClub of America (BGCA) 2008 NationalFine Arts Contest held Dec. 11 at CampWalkers Evergreen Community Club. Capt. James S. Johnson took commandof the Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany 501st Special Troops Baalionfrom Capt. Elizabeth Curtis during aceremony Dec 12.

Photo by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul

Photo by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul

Photo by Pfc. Dana R. Pugh

Photo by Cpl. Jang Won-il

Photo by Cpl. Jang Won-il

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: (1) Col. Michael P. Saulnier, USAG Daegu

commander, signs the Army Family Covenant Nov. 1. The commitment was about

improving the quality of life for Soldiers and their Families. (2) One of Yongsan

International School spikers (right) tries to spike the ball to International Christian

School Pyeongtaeks area Nov. 8 at the Kelly Gym. (3) Daegu KATUSA Soldiers who

participate in the 2007 KATUSA Celebration of Praise practice gospel music at the

Camp Walkers Chapel. (4) Santa arrives with a huge box of Christmas candies which

bring smiles to the faces of Camp Carroll Soldiers and Family members. (5) Cpl.

Nam Joo-suk, USAG Daegu IMO; and Pvt. Jason Vaughan, 551st ICTC help out a

volunteer from Waegwan Female Volunteer Fire Brigade, gather up leaves during a

beautification project of Waegwan Industrial Complex, Nov. 11.

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