Being in the military family brings many new experiences. There is the anticipated melancholy of being away from loved ones and family. Just when you think the holidays are going to be hum drum you are surprised with how the military family rallies.
Here in S. Korea on the various camps there have been all kinds of holiday celebrations, from tree lightings complete with Santa and awesome hot chocolate to concerts with the 8th Army Band and the Korean Kook Soo Ho Didimdance Company and choral fetes by the American High School and the Uijongbu Kindergarten!
Camp Casey and Yongsan even lit Menorahs in honor of the Jews in the military. I happen to be Jewish so I was very happy about not being left out.
Here in S. Korea on the various camps there have been all kinds of holiday celebrations, from tree lightings complete with Santa and awesome hot chocolate to concerts with the 8th Army Band and the Korean Kook Soo Ho Didimdance Company and choral fetes by the American High School and the Uijongbu Kindergarten!
Camp Casey and Yongsan even lit Menorahs in honor of the Jews in the military. I happen to be Jewish so I was very happy about not being left out.
Camp Casey during Chanukah
Tank Lighting Camp Casey in Dragon Valley
The Middle School Band at Camp Casey
The High School Choir at Camp Humphreys
The Korean Kindergarten at Camp Red Cloud
Santa Claus visitin Camp Red Cloud
The Korean people are very special. While most Koreans do not celebrate Christmas they take great joy and pride in celebrating with us. I have enjoyed meeting the mayor of Uijongbu and his wife and the Mayor of Yangju and his wife and many other Korean dignitaries. They come to all of our community events in the spirit of friendship and the Alliance.
Many thanks to the Army photographers that took most of these photos.
Happy Holidays
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