Photo By Staff Sgt. Tanisha Karn | CAMP CARROLL, Republic of Korea--Private First Class Sean Bowen, a medic with...... read more read more
Private First Class Sean Bowen, a medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Sustainment Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, renders aid not only for the inflicted, but distinguishes himself as a model Soldier on and off duty.
“I can always rely on Bowen because he gets his job done,” said Spc. Myung Min Kim, a medic also with HHC. “He does a great job especially when he teaches.”
Even Bowen’s supervisor, Sgt. Kim Joseph, takes notice of Bowen’s strong work ethic.
“He (Bowen) adds value to our medical section because we can depend on him for a variety of taskings, medical coverage, PHAs (physical health assessment), vision screens, IVs (intravenous therapy), pretty much whatever we ask of him,” Joseph said. “He’s very competent and a very internal part of our section and family.”
During an exercise at Camp Casey back in November, the medics were shorthanded, and Bowen was the one everyone would go to for medical support. He was the medic in charge of the night shift, something that’s normally not trusted upon a junior enlisted Soldier.
“He (Bowen) would show up two hours early when he didn’t need to. He would get a call to provide medical coverage at the TAC (tactical command post), and when it moved, he just came in, didn’t complain, and was ready to go,” Joseph said. “I was impressed by that and he continues to impress me in terms of having a positive attitude. That’s a big thing especially in this environment, it’s a high stress environment. Having a positive attitude goes a long way, and that’s one of his fortes.”
Bowen received this dedication from his family military history when he joined the Army in July 20, 2016 from Johns Creek, Georgia, to follow in his family’s footsteps and serve his country.
“My dad joined, and his dad before him was in the British army,” Bowen said. “It’s like a family tradition. I kept it going, but I also feel everyone should do something the country you are a part of. You know, something that has a greater goal.”
For Bowen, it’s not all hard work and no play. In his spare time, the 25-year-old enjoys board and tabletop games and painting little miniatures.
“My dad used to make model kits when he was my age, and there was a hobby store that we went to nearby that had a lot of tabletop gaming going on there,” Bowen said. “I got into it from there because I would spend my Fridays and my Saturdays there just hanging out, learning how to play games. It grew into an addiction from there.”
Bowen said playing these games with in-depth storytelling helps him unwind, and the painting helps him express himself in his painting. It’s his happy place where he doesn’t have to think about anything else. Some people go out drinking, he games and paints.
Bowen enjoys his time in the Republic of Korea, and tries his best to learn the culture, explore new places and see the different norms between Koreans and Americans.
When asked about his favorite thing about Korea, Bowen said, “It’s going to make me sound fat, but it’s the food. It’s a tie between bibim bap and bulgogi.”
Bowen also likes to spend time with his friends doing archery in Daegu, where he and his fellow medics show off their skills and joke around with each other.
“Bowen and Specialist Woo (another medic) brought me to archery and they were showing off because they had experience already, but they sucked,” Kim said. “They almost missed every target.”
Overall Bowen has proven himself to be a great addition to the Champion team, channeling the “Champion Spirit” on and off duty.
| Date Taken: | 01.10.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 09.06.2018 21:49 |
| Story ID: | 261702 |
| Location: | WAEGWAN, 47, KR |
| Hometown: | JOHNS CREEK, GA, US |
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