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January 18, 2008 • Volume 6, Issue 13 http://imcom.korea.arm y.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea Daegu community joins oil spill clean up efforts Page 25 I n s i d e Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders pump up Casey Page 16 Cpl. Lee, Jong Woo, HHC, USAG Humphreys, wipes oil from the rocks at Taean Beach during the oil spill clean-up headed by Eighth United States Army . As part of EUSA’s Good Neighbor Program, 93 Soldiers from USAG Humphreys volunteered to participate in the clean-up, which helped local residents severely affected by the spill. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Im Suk-chun Humphreys volunteers scour Korean shoreline, assist in cleanup efforts See page 21 for story and photos See page 21 for story and photos Army announces ‘Grow the Army’ in itiative The Morning Calm Weekly will not be published Feb. 8 in obsrvance of the Lunar New Year holiday. The Morning Calm Weekly will not be published Feb. 8 in obsrvance of the Lunar New Year holiday. Special to The Morning Calm Weekly In January 2007, the President requested, from Congress, a 74,200 Soldier increase in Army end strength across the Active, Guard and Reserve components. The initiative to “Grow the Army” provides additional ground forces to meet strategic demands and mitigate persistent capability shortfalls, and reduce stress on our Soldiers and Families. e types of organizations the Army will grow are Infantry Brigade Combat Teams, Support Brigades, Combat Support and Combat Service Support units. To support these IBCTs and Support Brigades the Army is simultaneously announcing the stationing of approximately 30,000 Soldiers in Combat Support and Combat Service Support units throughout the United States as well as various overseas locations. In addition to the Grow the Army units, one Maneuver Enhancement Brigade will be restationed to Ft Drum, NY and one MEB is planned to be restationed to FT Richardson, AK pending completion of an environmental analysis in accordance the National Environmental Policy Act. e Army also plans to relocate 1st Armored Division from Germany to Ft Bliss, TX, and 1st Infantry Division from Germany to Ft Riley, KS and Ft Knox, KY by September 2011 while extending BCT capabilities in the European command through the activation of 2 BCTs in Germany in 2008 and 2010. ese two heavy brigades are scheduled to restation from Germany in 2012 and 2013. ey are tentatively designated to relocate to Fort Bliss, TX and White Sands Missile Range, NM. Once complete, the Army’s adjusted posture will meet long term operational needs and sustain the All Volunteer Army. For more information, visit www.army.mil Army honors Martin Luther King Jr., celebrates diversity is year marks the 79th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King devoted his life to achieving his vision of a world free from prejudice and injustice...a world that values people for who they are and what they can accomplish. As the Nation remembers Dr. King’s achievements and celebrates his life, it is useful to reflect on how far we have come, and on the work we must still do. T oday we live in the world’s most free and open society. Our greatness as a country is because we are a people committed to the common cause of freedom for all. We are a pluralistic society that is diverse in our ethnic, racial, and religious make-up. is diversity is one of our Nation’s greatest strengths and the reason why so many want to live in the “land of the free.” Our Army is a reflection of our society. We are a diverse force that is strengthened by different perspectives, approaches, and skills. ere is strength in diversity. Our military shares Dr. King’s vision, and one of our principles is equality-regardless of race or gender. Military leaders understand that the very effectiveness of military units depends on our ability to leverage our differences and work together. Our Army is the Strength of this Nation. T oday we have more than 220,000 Soldiers -supported by their Families and dedicated Army Civilians-deployed around the world, defending our country and our allies against a global terrorist network that is determined to destroy our freedom and way of life. is team of brave Americans is willing to do this because they believe in the principles of freedom and equality for everyone - the very principles Dr. King believed in. Although the Army has come a long way, we still have work to do. We must keep working at it, never losing sight of Dr. King’ s vision for America. We share his beliefs and are committed to turning his dream into reality.
