Dates of Interest:

March 2012

Inside this Issue

FREE Tax Services

Yellow Sand

Community Town Hall

Spouse and Civilian Newcomer’s Orientation

ACS Relocation Readiness Program

Asking for a Sponsor

Tricare Dental Program

ASACS

Faithlift 2012

National Women’s History Month

George Washington Chapter, Scholarship

Congress Should Follow Military’s Example

OHA Utility Survey Coming

St. Patrick’s Day

Samsung Children’s Museum

Samil Movement

The 2012 Army Emergency Relief annual campaign is underway, 1 Mar through 15 May 2012. This is our once a year opportunity to raise funds to help Soldiers and Family members in times of financial crisis. Your donations will help AER in fulfilling its mission of providing emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their Families by way of a no-interest loan or grant. Each unit has a AER Unit Representative to contact assigned Soldiers, retirees, and civilian employees assigned. To make a contribution, please contact the AER Campaign Coordinator, at DSN 732-8705 or your Unit Representative. Anyone else who wishes to donate may contact their unit/directorate project officer or the AER office, 730-4457 or SSG McMinn, 2ID G1, 732-8705. Make a contribution today! For information about AER, you can also visit the website at http://www.aerhq.org

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Infantry Division FRG Newsletter

1 Mar—Independence Movement Day (ROK)

23 Mar—Warrior Family Day

FREE Tax Services The 2ID tax center opened to assist Soldiers and Families prepare their income taxes. Casey Tax Center, building 1709B across the street from the Warrior’s Club Hours of Operation: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri : 0900-1700 & Thur: 0900-1900 - Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins welcome based on availability. - Sat: By appointment only.

CRC Tax Center, Freeman Hall Room 119 Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed, Fri: 0900-1200 & 1300-1700 Customers seen by appointment Only. Same-day appointments may be available.

Eligible Personnel: Active Duty Military, DoD Civilians, Military Retirees, Reservists on Active Duty and their Family members. Contractors are not eligible.

Required Documents: Military ID, Social Security cards of all individuals to be included in the tax return (spouses, children, other recognized dependents) IRS Forms W-2, 1099s, 1098s, and all other tax-related or financial documents, to include 2010 tax return. Additionally, a copy of a Power of Attorney is required if signing on anyone's behalf. Also bring bank account information if you desire funds to be transferred electronically. Please call 730-2568 for more information, or to set up an appointment at either (Casey or CRC) location which you desire to have your taxes prepared. Camp Humphreys Tax Center: Located in building 751, behind ROK Army HQs building. For appointments, please call 753-5680. Hours of Operation: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 0900-1700 & Thur: 1300-2000 - By appointment only. - Closed on Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, and training holidays. Yongsan Tax Center: Opened 31 Jan, and will remain open until 1 Jun 2012. Located in room 113 of the Moyer Community Activities Center, Main Post, Yongsan. Hours of Operation: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 0900-1800 - By appointment only. - Last Appointment 1700. Thu: 1300-1900 - Walk-in only. - Last walk-in 1800. Closed on Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, and training holidays. Required Documents: Military ID, Social Security cards, IRS Forms W-2, 1099s, 1098s and all other tax-related or financial documents; and 2010 tax return, if available. For appointments, please call 723-5519.

Yellow Sand What is yellow sand or “Asian Dust?” Yellow sand /Asian Dust are inhalable particles that originate from the dry, desert regions of China and Mongolia. What does yellow sand do? In sufficient concentration, fine particles can obscure visibility, irritate soft tissues in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat, and cause or exacerbate respiratory and cardiovascular problems. When is yellow sand most problematic? Yellow Sand usually occurs from Feb through Jun. Areas affected by the dust experience decreased visibility and the dust is known to cause a variety of health problems, not limited to sore throat and asthma in otherwise healthy people. Often, people are advised to avoid or minimize outdoor activities, depending on severity of storms. You can check current yellow sand concentrations at http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/weather-yellowsand. For more information, contact the 65th Medical Brigade Force Health Protection Office at DSN 737-1741.

Community Town Hall A Community Town Hall meeting at Camp Casey is scheduled for 7 Mar 12 at 1000 in the Community Activity Center, bldg 2236. The Area I Commander and key community leaders will be present. Speakers will present Information on current projects, construction, events and answer your questions. Let your voice be heard! If you cannot attend, be sure to tune in and watch the broadcast live on the USAG Red Cloud Facebook page. For more information, call 732-6235.

Spouse and Civilian Newcomer’s Orientation Area I: A newcomer’s orientation is conducted every 3rd Monday & Tuesday of each month on Camp Casey. The event is open to all Soldiers, Family members and civilians. This two day orientation is full of useful information for every one, so do not miss out! The following schedule is established for this month’s orientation: Day 1: General orientation, 19 Mar 12, 0900-1600 @Casey ACS, bldg 2451 Day 2: Dongducheon Tour, 20 Mar 12, 0930-1600 @Casey CAC, bldg S-2366 Free lunch will be provided and children are welcome! Please call ACS Relocation Readiness Program and reserve your spot at 730-3107. If you are new to the installation and are curious about what opportunities are available to you and your Family, then take this opportunity to attend the newcomer’s orientation. All newly arriving personnel and their Family members assigned to Area I are highly encouraged to attend the Newcomer’s Orientation within 30 days of their arrival. The newcomer’s orientation is also a great opportunity to meet and network with new friends. This ongoing monthly program will ensure newly arrived personnel and their Family members receive timely information regarding community resources, policies, programs, and Korean culture. Camp Humphreys and Area III: The Camp Humphreys newcomer’s orientation is conducted every Tuesday at the Super Gym, from 0830-1200. This informative orientation is open to all military and civilian personnel and their Family members. The ACS newcomer’s orientation is also a mandatory requirement for new arrivals interested in obtaining a USFK driver's license. Upon completion of the newcomer’s orientation, attendees will receive the documentation required by the drivers testing facility in order take the drivers test and be issued a USFK driver's license. For more information, please call ACS Relocation Readiness Program, 753-8804/8318.

ACS Relocation Readiness Program (RRP): Moving is a part of life for Soldiers and their Families. The Relocation Readiness Program offers a comprehensive support system to help you and your Family make permanent change of station moves as smoothly as possible. The mission of RRP is to minimize the stress of relocation by offering skills and resources to Soldiers and Families that will simplify the moving process throughout their military career. Programs include: Sponsorship Training Newcomers’ Orientations & Lending Closet Guidance/Counseling/Training/Advocacy for Before, During and After a Move Cross-Cultural Training (English & Korean Language Classes/Immigration) Support to Waiting Families Military Homefront Webpage Offers citizenship and immigration services Multi-cultural programs “Hearts Apart” activities for waiting Families To request a sponsor is to contact your current or future duty station’s Relocation Assistance Program. To learn about sponsorship program training, or for more information please contact your local ACS. Area I Area II Area III

730-6612 738-7186 753-8804

Asking for a Sponsor To initiate the sponsorship program, it is essential that Soldiers complete DA Form 5434 during their reassignment processing at their last duty station. The DA Form 5434 advises the command of any special needs and support mechanisms the Total Army Sponsorship Program musters help the Soldier and his or her Family. The completed DA Form 5434 should be sent to Adjutant General/Military Personnel, Enlisted Strength Management Branch, Area I. All military personnel are required to sign-in at Installation Replacement, WRC or 1RC for in processing. If a DA Form 5434 is not completed, then a reactionary sponsor will be appointed after the arrival of the Soldier. For more information, please contact your unit S-1.

TRICARE Dental Program It is important that DEERS contain up-to-date information on each Family member. Enrollment is not automatic for the dental program. Only the sponsor can add Family members to or delete them from DEERS. Online enrollment is available at https://secure.ucci.com/tdptie/secure/home/home.jsp

Note: Effective 1 May 2012, the TDP contract will be administered by another dental contractor. More to follow.

Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service What is Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service (ASACS)? ASACS is a DA-funded program that offers prevention and counseling services for adolescents and their Families. ASACS Counselors are licensed Professionals trained in a variety of effective interventions to stop substance abuse. What do parents need to know about ASACS? ASACS counseling is confidential, voluntary and free of charge. Teens do not need to be identified as using substances to receive services. In addition to providing early intervention and treatment for adolescents with substance abuse concerns, we help young people navigate their teen years by building on strengths, coping skills, and addressing at-risk behaviors. Parents also often seek ASACS services because of concerns about their child's adjustment to a new location or school, chronic school difficulties or behavior concerns, and Family management concerns. What services are available? ASACS provides individual, group, and Family counseling. The goal of counseling is to increase protective factors, and decrease risk factors for teens. Some examples of protective factors developed at ASACS are assistance in building of strong bonds and communication with Family, school, and community; as well as development of coping skills, resiliency, and clear values. In addition to counseling services, ASACS counselors teach the Life Skills Training (LST) series to middle school students. Who is eligible? ASACS services are available to sixth through 12th graders with military ID cards. Where can I see an ASACS counselor? Camp Casey: ASACS has an office at the Casey Elementary School, bldg 2408 upstairs. Hours of Operation: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1000-1500. Yongsan: Bldg 3792, South Post, Yongsan. Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays, 0730-1630.

For more information, please contact Young Hee Yoo, LCSW, MAC Younghee.yoo@pac.dodea.edu , or young.h.yoo.ctr@mail.mil 730-6665 in Camp Casey and 738-3880 in Yongsan.

FAITHLIFT 2012 23-24 March

A WOMEN’S GATHERING Relaxation , Inspiration , and Transformation

Faithlift is an interdenominational Christian women's weekend at USAG Yongsan, Seoul, Korea. This is a Protestant Women of the Chapel sponsored event at the South Post Chapel. Faithlift 2012 is tentatively scheduled for 23-24 Mar 2012 at the South Post Chapel, Yongsan. FaithLift is open to all women 18 years and older, who hold a U.S. Military ID card. Activities will be held at USAG- Yongsan's South Post Chapel.

If you have any questions or register, please email Yongsan@PWOC.org

Awesome praise & worship!

Stirring keynote sessions!

Relevant break-out workshops!

Fun fellowship & relaxation!

Space Limited! $50 donation suggested

George Washington Chapter, 2012 Scholarship The George Washington Chapter Scholarship 2012 committee is in the early stages of devising this year's scholarship plan and strategy. During fiscal year 2011, the chapter awarded $20,000 in scholarships with the top scholarship, named after the former GWC President, Ed Dauksz, receiving $5,000. The scholarship program was established to provide recognition, inspiration, financial assistance and encouragement to our members and their Families in "Keeping America's Army Strong." The GWC Scholarship committee started accepting applications on 1 Jan. All applications must be postmarked by 1 Apr 2012 to be considered. The scholarship eligibility criteria and application requirements can be found on the chapter web site at: http://www.gwcausa.org/. Mail applications or all questions and inquires regarding this scholarship to: Scholarship Committee, ATTN: Todd B Hunter, 19226 Potomac Crest Drive, Triangle, VA 22172, or email: Todd.b.hunter@us.army.mil.

Obama: Congress Should Follow Military's Example President Barack Obama stated during his State of the Union address 24 Jan 2012, that Washington politicians and all Americans can accomplish anything if they follow the example set by U.S. troops. In a speech dominated by domestic concerns, Obama began by commending the example set by members of the Armed Services. “The generation serving in the military today has made the United States safer and more respected around the world, which is a testament to the courage, selflessness and teamwork of America's armed forces. If Congress could follow the troops' example by working together, Americans could build a country that is a leader in education, in industry, in clean energy and in high-tech manufacturing.” Furthermore, Obama promised again to maintain the finest military in the world, as American freedom has endured because men and women in uniform have fought for it. To read more about the Obama's Congress Should Follow Military’s Example, please go to: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=66913

National Women’s History Month 2012 is the 32nd anniversary of President Carter issuing the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the week of 8 Mar 1980 as the first National Women’s History Week. The National Women’s History Project, founded in 1980, spear-headed the movement for National Women’s History Week. In 1987, the NWHP led another nation-wide lobbying effort that resulted in Congress expanding the week into a month. March is now National Women’s History Month. Please visit http://www.nwhp.org for more information. 2ID EO Women’s Histgory Month Lunchon, 13 Mar, 1200-1300 at Kilbourne DFAC, Camp Red Cloud. For more information, please contact MSG Thurman at 732-6856.

St. Patrick’s Day

USAG-Casey will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with special offer! Warrior’s Club is having a St. Patrick’s Day special event and Children’s Fashion Show on 17 Mar, 1800-2030. Open to children ages 2-17. Categories: Summer, Spring, Winter, Fall, Formal, and Family. All Models will wear their own clothes. Sign up in person at the Warrior’s Club by 5 Mar. For more information, please call Warrior’s Club, 730-2195 or email to deondrel2001@yahoo.com *Mandatory meeting 5 Mar, 1800 in the Warrior’s Club conference room. The Mitchell’s Club, also celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all day! 17 Mar, 1100-2100. Try our Irish Platter for $7.95. For more information, please call Mitchell’s Club, 732-8189.

Samsung Children’s Museum Samsung Children's Museum provides an environment for rich, fun, and diverse learning for children aged 12 and under. Educational space is geared towards enriching life and enhancing Family conversations. They offer in-depth learning opportunities through a broad range of special educational programs for all age levels. Samsung Children's Museum organizes, under the overarching theme of "Exploration and Expression," more than 100 displays and programs that encourage young visitors to discover what interests them and to interact on their own. In addition, unique monthly educational events to provide a space for cultural experience, in which the whole Family can enjoy conversation and interaction. For more info click http://kids.samsungfoundation.org/eng/program/program.asp. Take subway line #2 to the Jamsil station, Exit #8.

Annual Overseas Housing Allowance Utility Survey Coming The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility Survey for Korea will be from 14 Mar through 13 Apr 2012. The purpose of collecting this data is to assist in the formulation of the amount of OHA paid to Service members stationed in Korea. By providing accurate figures, we can ensure that our Service members and their Families are receiving the entitlements they deserve. The OHA utility and maintenance rate is based upon the feedback from our service members. Participation was low last year. Maximum participation in this survey is HIGHLY encouraged to ensure that everyone is receiving an equitable OHA. Service members should review any actual utility/maintenance bills or receipts that they have received since April of 2011 in order to input accurate data. More to follow.

For information, please contact 175th Financial Management Center, 725-5546.

Mihwa Higgins 2ID G1/AG, FRSA DSN 732-8714 mi.h.higgins.civ@mail.mil

“This newsletter contains official and unofficial information.

The inclusion of some unofficial information in this FRG newsletter has not increased the cost to the Government in accordance with DOD 4525.8-M.”

Samil Movement (삼일절)

The March First Movement, or “Samil Movement”, was

one of the earliest displays of Korean independence movements

during the Japanese rule of Korea. The name refers to an event

that occurred on 1 March 1919, hence the movement's name,

literally meaning, "Three-One Movement" in Korean.

It is also sometimes referred to as the “Manse Demonstrations.”

During the series of demonstrations that began that day and

spread throughout Korea, 7,000 people were killed by Japanese

police and Soldiers. The movement was a catalyst for

the establishment of the Provisional Government of the

Republic of Korea in Shanghai in April 1919 and also gave

influence on nonviolent resistance in India and many other

countries. On 24 May 1949, 1 March was designated

a national holiday in South Korea.