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Proudly Serving Camp Humphreys and the Pyeongtaek Communities
Volume 2 Issue 1
What’s Inside Page 2
MLK Observance
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Quarterly Job Fair
Page 5
World Champion Boxer
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Time to Vote!
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CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea --
USAG Humphreys Equal Opportunity hosted
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance cere-
mony and commemorative march at the Four
Chaplains Memorial Chapel, here, Jan. 22.
Members of Camp Humphreys filled the
chapel to remember and celebrate the
memory and mission of King.
Eighth Army Chief Religious Affairs Sgt.
Maj. James Morris, served as the guest
speaker at the event.
"This is a very important time that we
MLK observance held to honor Dr. King's legacy
Eighth Army Chief Religious Affairs Sgt. Maj. James Morris, served as the guest speaker at the USAG Humphreys MLK observance ceremony, Jan. 22. He spoke
on the importance of volunteering and team work. After the observance ceremony, the attendees gathered outside for a commemorative march. They held
signs and posters with inspirational messages and photos of the legend. (U.S. Army photo by Abigail Chipps, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Volunteer )
should not only take this time to talk
about his life, but also his legacy," said
Morris.
He called upon the community to hon-
or King's legacy by volunteering.
"Volunteering, seeking opportunities
to serve others, and searching for their
needs, to fulfill those needs, were the
crux of Dr. King's aspirations and
dreams," he said.
After the observance in the chapel, the
attendees gathered outside for a com-
memorative march. The group was eager
to honor King's legacy through action and
collaboration. They held signs and
posters with inspirational messages
and photos of the legend.
"True change comes to fruition
through groups that have conspired
to work together to bring about a
common goal," Morris said. "The
sum total of a group is far greater
than the outcome of one single
person.
"The civil rights movement was
not a one man show, but a people
that acted together for a common
purpose and cause," he said.
By Abigail Chipps
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Volunteer
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CORONAVIRUS, continued from page 1 From Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams,
USFK Commander:
February 2, 2020:
Following the U.S. Health and Human
Services’ announcement of a U.S. public
health emergency related to the novel
coronavirus outbreak, USFK has institut-
ed a 14-day self-quarantine for U.S. ser-
vice members returning from mainland
China to South Korea on or after Jan. 19,
effective Sunday, Feb. 2 at noon.
The directed self-quarantine imple-
mentation is mandatory for U.S. service
members, regardless if they reside on or
off USFK installations, and is highly en-
couraged for family members, DoD civil-
ians, contractors, United Nation Com-
mand military personnel and Korean
National employees to follow as well in
the interest of public health safety.
The 14-day quarantine, which equals
the incubation period for novel corona-
virus, begins from the date the individual-
(s) returns to South Korea, regardless if
they display symptoms or not.
USFK continues to stress that the over-
all risk to USFK personnel remains low,
but that the quarantine measures imple-
mented are out of an abundance of cau-
tion to mitigate risk to the USFK popula-
tion.
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Quarterly job fair offers employment opportunities By Abigail Chipps
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Volunteer
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea --
More than 220 job seekers attended the USAG
Humphreys quarterly job fair at the Morning
Calm Conference Center, Jan. 22.
Hosted by the Army Community Service Em-
ployment Readiness Program, Eric Burton, ACS
ERP manager and job fair coordinator, said the
primary purpose of the event is to connect job
seekers with employers on job opportunities
available at Camp Humphreys.
"This event is to provide employment oppor-
tunities to the military spouse community, to
include family members, retirees, and transi-
tioning active duty members," he said.
The event is opened to all Department of
Defense ID card holders.
"We have employers from the U.S. Govern-
ment contractors, and Appropriated and Non-
Appropriated Funds Employment recruiters,"
Burton said.
At the job fair, over twenty different employ-
ment agencies advertised potential job vacan-
cies to the attendees.
"What's so good about this job fair is it gives
us a chance to meet various people, and it gives
them a chance to see that we're available - to
know that we exist," said Mark Chapman, Booz
Allen Hamilton representative.
Catalina Victoria, a military spouse and job
seeker, said she appreciates the intimacy of the
event.
"SFL-TAP [Solider for Life -- Transition Assis-
tance Program] gave me this huge list of con-
tractors; so now, I have this resource that tells
me all the websites I can go to for local jobs,"
she said.
At the event, job seekers not only
have the opportunity to provide their
resumes to participating employers,
but they can also be interviewed
right on the spot. Ninety-four inter-
views were conducted at the job fair.
"I think the job fair is great be-
cause everybody, here on post, can
get to the Morning Calm Conference
Center, they can come by, collect
information, and provide resumes,"
said Jeffrey Millican, Huntington
Ingalls Industries program manager.
"It's very convenient for everyone."
Burton recommends to better
prepare for a job fair, job seekers
should attend the ACS ERP resume-
writing classes. These classes are
offered every first and third Thursday
of the month from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
"The primary resource for em-
ployment opportunities at Camp
Humphreys is the U.S. Government
website, USAJOBS.gov," he said. "It
provides a list of civil service job
opportunities with federal agencies,
in which employment seekers can
apply directly online.
"Employment Readiness distrib-
utes weekly job listings from USA-
JOBS directly to the clients, to in-
clude employment opportunities
from employment recruiters who
are not listed on the site," he said.
For more information about the
job fair or resume writing class,
please call DSN 757-2363 or 050-
3357-2363. The next job fair is
scheduled for April 23 at the Morn-
ing Calm Conference Center.
Jeffrey and Amy Millican, Huntington Ingalls Industries representatives, talks to a job seeker at
the USAG Humphreys ACS job fair, Jan. 22. (U.S. Army photo by Abigail Chipps, Public Affairs
Volunteer)
POC: June Park @ DSN 755-1086
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CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea --
Since the beginning of the Korean War, in 1950,
Americans have been guests in South Korea for
various reasons. The presence of U.S. Soldiers
during the war has altered the peninsula, and
that impact was felt by many Koreans, including
a professional boxer.
Hong Soo Hwan, a South Korean, and the two
-time World Boxing Association (WBA) bantam-
weight title holder, started his professional box-
ing career after he won his first fight, with an
American Soldier.
"As a boxer, and as a Korean, I am thankful
for the Americans," Hong said. "They saved our
country. Without America, I couldn't be a world
champion."
Hong's boxing career started after he met
Army Sgt. 1st Class Tom Casey, in 1969, a year
after Casey was stationed at the Shae Fieldhouse
[gym] in Bupyeong [near Incheon]. Casey was in
charge of the sports recreation at the center.
"Tom Casey was like my father or my uncle,"
Hong said. "My father passed away when I was
very young and our household had tough times
economically, so my mother and I moved near
Incheon, where I met Tom. Since then, he took
care of me -- he thought I was a smart boy and a
good boxer."
Hong met Casey through his mother, who was
a contractor, running the snack bar for Korean
Augmentations to the United States Army
[KATSUA] soldiers on post and a friend of Ca-
sey's secretary.
"She knew who I was," Casey said. "She
asked me if I could get him in the ring. Bupyeong
was like Camp Humphreys now. I ran the gym
and asked Hong if he wanted to fight in our gym
and he said he would love to. That was 50 years
ago."
This was the start of Hong's boxing career.
Beyond training, Casey made sure Hong looked
Korean champion, American Soldier hold strong bond for more than 50 years
By Sgt. Broderick M. Hennington,
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
the part of a pro-fighter.
"He gave me the best equipment,
gloves, trunks, and a mouthpiece,"
Hong said. "I enjoyed boxing. At
that time, we were still very poor
and hungry, but I looked like a very
healthy professional boxer, thanks
to him."
Hong’s Boxing Career
Hong was at the gym regularly.
While training, he competed against
many Korean counterparts and won
most matches.
With that, Casey thought of a
different challenge. He told Hong if
he was going to be a professional
fighter that he would have to com-
pete with everyone, in all nationali-
ties. He told him all his opponents
won't be Koreans.
"Koreans would be afraid to fight
the American Soldiers, because of
the size and power difference,"
Hong said. "He [Casey] made the
Koreans fight against the American
Soldiers; he put me in."
Hong used his experience and
training against the American Sol-
diers.
"I was a professional boxer, and
they were amateur fighters," said
Hong. "I easily handled them, but
their spirit was tough. They were
really good. Some of these Soldiers
had good jabs, and good moves, but
I also knew how to use the Ameri-
cans style when I boxed. The Ameri-
cans taught me to throw a jab."
Not only did he use the orthodox
stance and jabs when he fought, but
also demonstrated the "tough" Sol-
dier spirit in both of his title wins.
In 1974, while completing his
Korean military service obligation,
he won the Lineal and WBA ban-
tamweight title, by defeating Arnold
Taylor. Hong won by decision after
being knocked down in the first,
fifth and 14th rounds.
He then pursued a different chal-
lenge, in 1977. He moved up a
Hong Soo Hwan, a South Korean, and the two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) ban-
tamweight title holder, started his professional boxing career after he won his first fight,
with an American Soldier. (Photo Credit: (Left) Courtesy Photo, (Right) U.S. Army photo by
Sgt. Broderick M. Hennington, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs)
BOXER, continues on page 6
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weight class to defeat Hector Car-
rasquilla, by knockout. Hong won the
fight in the third round, despite being
knocked down four times in previous
rounds. [This is the most memorable
fight noted by the Koreans and they
refer to it as an example of "never give
up."]
Korean-American Friendship
Although Hong was a world champi-
on, he never forgot the bonds of friend-
ship. Hong made his way home to see
his old friend, Tom.
"When Hong won the title in '74, I
was still here [in Korea]," Casey said. "It
was at night when I heard a knock on
my door. It was Hong. I joked with him
and told him, he couldn't go anywhere
these days because he was so famous.
"We sat together for a little while,
until he handed me a brown sack. I
looked in the bag and it was a whole lot
of money. He was trying to pay me back
for our times together. But, I told him
he didn't owe me anything and that we
were friends," he said.
That friendship has lasted more than
50 years and is still going strong to-
day.
Present
Currently, Casey resides in
Pyeongtaek [near Camp Humphreys]
with his wife, who works at the
121st Combat Support Hospital.
Even though, he is retired from the
military, Casey is actively involved
with his property investments.
Hong lives near Suwon [an hour
from Seoul] and travels the world as
a motivational speaker. When he is
in town, he manages his own gym-
nasium in Seoul, and serve as Chair-
man of the Korean Boxing Commis-
sion.
Earlier this month, Casey gave
Hong a special tour of Camp Hum-
phreys, including the Collier Fitness
Center. Hong was impressed and
expressed his sincere gratitude for
their relationship and the American
Soldiers.
"When Korean fighters meet
American fighters, they are so shy,"
Hong said. "They can't express their
power. But, I was on a military base.
BOXER, continued from page 5
World Boxing Champion Hong Soo Hwan and Tom
Casey at the Maude Hall, Jan. 14. Casey gave Hong a
special tour of the facilities on post, a few days prior
to the visit to the building. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.
Broderick M. Hennington)
I was fighting the Americans, so when I
fought abroad, I had no intimidation. I'm
really thankful for the American Soldiers
and my friend, Tom Casey. Thank you for
my career and my life. I am so grateful."