REDCLOUD.KOREA.ARMY.MIL
U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND PACIFIC
Weekly Newsletter
March 29, 2013 Volume 6, Issue 12 Please click on these web and social media icons for latest news and updates To request publicity for an announcement, send the pertinent details (who, what, when, where) to: USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs Office Area I Easter Activities An Easter Egg hunt is scheduled at Camp Casey’s Stewart Field March 30 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Two additional events are scheduled for March 31: at Camp Red Cloud, an Easter egg hunt is scheduled at Mitchell’s Community Club and Conference Center, bldg. 340, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; at the Camp Hovey Community Activity Center, bldg. 3974, a hunt for candy is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Gateway Club on Camp Casey. It’s open to Soldiers, civilians and family members. No entry or registration fee is required. For information on rules, criteria and other details, call 730-3400.
Community Bank Hours Community Bank branches will be open for military pay day April 1, a Monday, but closed April 6, a Saturday. For more information, call 723-9251.
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 concert by the 2nd Infantry Division Band, and a chance to welcome the newest inductees into the Honorable Order 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.
Month of the Military Child The official start of Area I’s observance of the Month of the Military Child is scheduled for 5 – 7 p.m. April 1 with cake, family photos and other activities, at the School Age Center, bldg. 2475, on Camp Casey. For more information, call 730-3114. CG’s Mess To Reopen The CG’s Mess on Camp Red Cloud, which closed for renovation in late December, will reopen April 3 at 5:30 p.m. with a special meal, which is open to all members of the Area I community. For more information on meal prices and other details, call 732-6372. No School There will be no classes at Casey Elementary School April 5, a teacher work day. For more information, call 730-6444. Bringing Back the 90’s Party A night of music, food and dancing themed nostalgically to the 1990s is scheduled for April 5 from 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. at Reggie’s Club on Camp Stanley. A “Best Dressed” contest is also planned, with prizes for first-, second-, and third-place in the male and female categories. Trivia, party games and other prizes are also planned. The event is sponsored by the Camp Stanley Better Opportunities for Single (and unaccompanied) Soldiers, or BOSS, program. For ticket prices and other details, call 732-5366. Poetry Event An open microphone “spoken word” performance event at which community members can showcase their original poetry is scheduled for 8 – 10 p.m. April 6 at the
Spring Recess Casey Elementary School begins spring recess April 8. Classes resume April 15. For more information, call 730-6444.
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. Mandatory Temperature Adjustments Col. John M. Scott, Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Red 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. Spring Safety Reminder As spring weather approaches, Area I authorities are reminding the Warrior Country community of the need to be safety-minded and avoid accidents and other hazards associated with the season. Some of these hazards arise during outdoor recreational activities, including jogging, skateboarding, and bicycling. Other hazards can be posed by spring cleaning, an
activity that sometimes entails falls, cuts, chemical burns and electrical shock, among other dangers. Spring is also a time that yellow sand, blowing in from China, brings respiratory and other problems. These seasonal dust storms may cause pinkeye, rhinitis, dry skin and respiratory ailments. Wearing a dust mask outdoors during yellow sand conditions is advisable. Also, contact lenses can be scratched by grains of sand, and wearing protective eyewear or glasses may be advisable. Special care should be taken with babies and children. More information on yellow sand is available online. For more information on spring safety concerns, call 732-6933. New Online Medical Newsletter A new monthly online newsletter with information on Army medical services throughout Korea, including Area I, is now available from the U.S. Army’s 65th Medical Brigade. The newsletter is titled Pacific Medics. Its first edition, for March, includes items on obstetrics and gynecology services at Area I – Camp Casey, Camp Red Cloud and Camp Stanley, as well as items on those services at the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital in Seoul, among numerous other categories of information, including veterinary and dental care, missed appointments, and nutrition. Miscellaneous Links ACS Classes for April Area I Bus Schedule Safety Gram - Follow the Formula for Chemical Safety Camp Red Cloud Commissary Express Line Newsletter Area I Off-Post Animal Clinics Off-Limits Establishments Easter Services Schedule for Area I Warrior Country Movie Schedules USD-KRW Community Bank Daily Exchange Rate Warrior’s Compass