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NEWS KATUSA Soldiers appreciated for their service Photo by Pfc. Lee Jun-ho Evangelist Park Jae-kyung, USAG Daegu, celebrates the KATUSA appreciation day at Camp Henry, Henry’s Place, Dec. 16. By Pfc. Lee Jun-ho 19th ESC Public Affairs Office The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Chaplain’s Office hosted a party with help from the USAG Daegu Chaplain to give credit to the KATUSA Soldiers of Area IV for their services at Camp Henry, Henry’s Place, Dec. 16. MSC-K Conducts ADSO safety training for safety Sgt. Lee Jae-won 19th ESC Public Affairs Office CAMP CARROLL, KOREA--Materiel Support Center- Korea conducted a three-day training for an Additional Duty Safety Officer course for the first time in the unit, Dec. 8-10. In an effort to promote the “Safety first” motto of the unit, the ADSO course was offered to officers and non-commissioned officers, Staff Sergeant or above, from various units across the peninsula. The ADSO program is designed to help the unit to sustain a safe environment for all Soldiers and civilians. The primary goal of the program is to identify potential hazards and get them corrected before an accident can occur that may result in injury. Pursuant to Army Regulation AR 385-10, commanders are required to appoint, in writing, at least one individual to perform additional duty safety functions at company and battalion levels. Throughout the course, ADSO candidates learn different aspects on safety issues and take classes on several subjects such as range safety, tactical safety, accident reporting procedures, portable heater, electrical safety, fire prevention, fire protection programs, ammunition and The evening’s guest speaker, Col. Richard A. Bezold, 19th ESC Chief of Staff, praised the KATUSA Soldiers. “You are chosen Soldiers because of your discipline, intelligence, and hard work. If you weren’t here working with us, we could not accomplish our mission to the level we can,” said Bezold. “I appreciate your work, and am proud to have you as part of the U.S. Army.” Lt. Col. Song Soo-yong, Area IV ROKA Support Group commander, also thanked the KATUSAs, mentioning not only services in their routine work, but local community service and the Korean language class which they devoted themselves to. “The activities will not only serve your successful military life, but also serve as a significant foundation of your life after you move out,” said Song. “I believe that your conducting of physical training and Taekwondo training with fellow U.S. Soldiers and building camaraderie with them will contribute greatly to ROK-U.S. alliance fortification,” added Song. Evangelist Park Jae-kyung wished the attendees a happy holiday and urged them to be thankful at all times. “Promise me to give a nice hug to your family when you go home, and thank them for all they have done for you,” said Park. explosives safety, radiation safety, composite risk management. Candidates take a written test and ADSO certificate is given only to those who pass the exam. According to James Kang, MSC-K Safety Director, this three-day course was possible because of the strong support from Col. Philip A. Mead, MSC-K Commander. While a lot of Army trainings are done via online courses and internet classes, Kang stresses the importance of physically-attending classes. In August 2009, MSC-K received the Safety Achievement Award from the Eighth U.S. Army for far exceeding the Army level Safety standards. All companies and detachments under MSC-K achieved this for the first time in the history of the United States Forces in Korea. “The whole purpose of the course is to achieve the level of a ‘fight tonight’ mentality to carry on the mission,” said Kang. “Safety is the key to accomplish the wartime and peacetime mission.” The ADSO course will take place twice a year, and anyone can participate with unit commander approval. Additionally, a civilians’ safety course is scheduled February 2010. Team 19! Newsletter 12 Dec. 18, 2009
FEATURE Ms. Park’s Place Ms. Park Hye-joo 19th ESC Puplic Affairs Office Intern Soldiers, civilians and family members stationed in Korea, express curiosity with local culture, events and social activities. Ms. Park, Hye Joo, lives in Kyungpook province and is ready to answer your questions. (angela-park@hotmail.com) Spa is one of the best ways to soothe people’s stress and comfort their bodies. It restores a sense of balance to the entire body. Soldiers can get tired of devoting their duty every day, but they have very little information about the places where they can relieve stress and cure tiredness in Daegu. These two recommended places will keep you refreshed and ease your exhausted mind. The first place is a theme water park, Spa Valley, located very close to the Daegu enclave. Spa Valley is just like a heated oasis, filled with enjoyment for all family members. It satisfies people’s desire to get out of routine days with many interactive water features. This water park offers plenty of excitement for kids and people of all ages, such as Nono Bubble spa, of which bubbling water lets customers soothe their bodies as the steam rises outdoors. The Hurricane Slide is for those who seek breathtaking speed. “It takes about 15 minutes from Camp Walker and Camp Henry to get here by car,” said Hong Gwang-pyo, a Spa Valley employee. “Enjoying water facilities in Spa Valley with friends or family is good to keep Courtesy photos not only friendship, but also their health.” Groups of 20 or more receive a 30 percent discount. Customers can enjoy all the water features with season pass tickets including Speed Slide, Hurricane Slide, Jungle Aqua, Boomerang, bathe pool, and sauna and hot tubs. According to Hong, Jungle Aqua, makes visitors feel like they’re floating on an island. This attraction is the most popular. “Water fall, water cannon, falling nets and water mill let the customers have an exciting moment underneath the Jungle Aqua water facility,” he said. Home Spa World is a lot more tranquil space than Spa Valley. This location is for those who want to relax for a while. The facilities mainly concentrate on a modern spa and sauna atmosphere, different from the water amusement park. The special quality of this facility is its hotel-style swimming pool which attracts many local citizens. Additionally, the fitness club in Home Spa World is a great place in town to reach fitness goals with brand-new exercise equipment and personal trainers. Home Spa World also offers yoga, swimming and belly dance courses, so customers can take exercise lessons to maintain health. Why don’t you explore great water features in Spa Valley or soothe your body in a tranquil place, Home Spa this weekend? These places will help soldiers’ chronic fatigue to be melted away with steamed water. INFO Spa Valley Address: 27-9, Naeng cheon, Gachang township, Dalsung county, Daegu Price: One day season pass (adult: 12,000 ~ 30,000 won/kid: 10,000 ~ 20,000 won) Tel: 053) 608-5000 Opening Hours: 9:00 ~ 20:00 (depends on the water facilities, week/weekends, and peak days) Home Spa World Address: 1329-73, Bong-deok 3, Namgu district, Daegu Price: 4,000 won ~ 8,000 (depends on the ages and using facilities) Tel: 053) 470-1100 Opening Hours: 6:00 ~ 23:00 (24 hours for Sauna) Team 19! Newsletter 13 Dec. 18, 2009
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