REDCLOUD.KOREA.ARMY.MIL
U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND PACIFIC
Weekly Newsletter
April 12, 2013 Volume 6, Issue 14 Please click on these web and social media icons for latest news and updates
2012
To request publicity for an announcement, send the pertinent details (who, what, when, where) to: USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs Office
Army Tuition Assistance Again Available
concert by the 2nd Infantry Division Band, and a chance to
Mandatory Temperature Adjustments
been suspended because of fiscal constraints, has been restored, and Soldiers may request Tuition Assistance for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2013. The GoArmyEd portal used for requesting TA has been reactivated. For the remainder of Fiscal year 2013, eligibility rules for use of TA, the $250 semester hour cap, and the annual ceiling of $4,500, remain unchanged. For more information call any of the following Area I education centers: Camp Casey, 730-1826; Camp Hovey, 730-5252; Camp Red Cloud, 7326329; Camp Stanley, 732-4603.
of Saint George. Attire is mess dress, ASU with bow tie, or semi-formal civilian wear. Door prizes will be given. For more information, call 010-6479-8792.
Cloud and Area I has directed that ambient temperatures be adjusted in all buildings as an energy-saving measure. The required temperature setting during the heating season is 68 degrees Fahrenheit, which is roughly 20 degrees Celsius; in the cooling season, the setting is 78F, 26C. These conservation measures will result in important energy savings within the Area I community. For more information, call 732-6940.
HONORABLE The Army’s Tuition AssistanceMENTION Program, which had welcome the newest inductees into the Honorable Order Col. John M. Scott, Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Red
Parenting Class An “A+ Parenting” class geared to expectant mothers and parents generally is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. April 16 on Camp Casey at Army Community Service, bldg. 2451. The class will focus on choking, falls, spanking, “PURPLE” crying, and shaken baby syndrome. Take-home books and other materials will be given to all participants. No registration or reservations are needed. For more information, call 730-6609. Citizenship and Immigration Outreach A class covering immigration topics is scheduled for April 18 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Army Community Service, bldg. 2451, on Camp Casey. Topics to be covered include green cards, naturalization, re-entry permits, and assembling the I-130 Package. Registration is required. For more information, call 730-3107. Dongucheon Bus Tour A free tour of Dongducheon for military spouses is scheduled for April 19 from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The tour includes stops at a museum, a local community center and a market, and is also a chance to gain insight into Korean etiquette and culture. A bus departs the Camp Casey Community Activity Center, bldg. 2236, at 9:30 a.m. The tour is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and sign-up is required. Lunch will be provided. Bring your passport to receive a point card at the Lotte Mall. For details on signing up and other information, call 730-4853. St. George Day Ball The 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, will host a St. George Day Ball April 19 at 5 p.m. at the Wedding Palace in Uijeongbu. Cost is $50. St. George is the patron saint of mounted forces – cavalry and armor. But Soldiers from all branches are invited to an evening of dining, dancing, a
Earth Day Poster Contest Winners of a 2013 Environmental Earth Day poster contest will be acknowledged during a ceremony April 22 in front of the Camp Casey Exchange from 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. The winning posters will be on public display from April 15 – 23 in a corridor of the Camp Casey Exchange. The display will feature 10 posters made by students of the Casey Elementary School and 10 by students from the off-post Bosan Elementary School in Dongducheon. For more information, call 732-8068. Casey Library Moving The Camp Casey Library will close April 22 and reopen May 3 in building 2403, across the street from Starbucks. For more information, call 730-3285. Driver Testing on Camp Red Cloud U.S. Forces Korea driver testing is now available Tuesdays and Wednesdays on Camp Red Cloud in building 57. NTV testing is at 8:45 a.m.; POV testing, 1:30 p.m. No testing is done on training holidays or U.S. and Korean holidays. For more information, call 7302275 or send e-mail. Free Snacks Free snacks will be available April 24 from 5 – 6 p.m. for customer appreciation night at Reggie’s Club on Camp Hovey. For more information, call 732-4478.
New Parent Support Nurse A registered nurse for the U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I’s New Parent Support Program is working out of Camp Casey in Army Community Service, bldg. 2451. She is available to meet clients on their home posts, including Camps Red Cloud and Stanley. Her services are free. For more information, contact her, Jennifer Gennari, at 730-6994 or call Army Community Service at Camp Casey, 730-3107. Suicide Prevention Hotline A 24-hour suicide prevention hotline is maintained by the U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I for anyone in Warrior Country considering suicide or trying to help someone who may be suicidal. The Hotline number is: 010-3762-0457. Miscellaneous Links ACS Classes for April Area I Bus Schedule USFK Safety Gram - Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
Heat Shutoff Heat in Area I buildings will be shut off in the course of the month of April, a process that began April 8. Heat will first be turned off in work areas such as motor pools, offices and other facilities. Next will be public facilities in general use by the community, including Exchanges, commissaries, and recreational facilities. That will be followed by barracks. For more information, call 732-6167.
IMCOM Safety Gram - Ladder Safety
Area I Girl Scouts Seek Volunteers The Area I Girl Scouts are looking for adult volunteers. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Those interested can visit the Camp Casey Girl Scouts Facebook page.The page has more information on volunteering and allows for sending the Scouts a message.
Warrior Country Movie Schedules
Community Bank Jobs Camp Red Cloud Commissary Express Line Newsletter Off-Limits Establishments
USD-KRW Community Bank Daily Exchange Rate Warrior’s Compass & In the Zone