Photo By Sgt. Samuel Han | A squad of T-50 aircrafts fly in formation, leaving behind a trail of smoke during the...... read more read more
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea – K-16 hosted a Family Fun Day in conjunction with the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition better known as the Seoul Air Show Oct. 22. Community members gathered to take pictures of the aerial acrobatics held at the nearby Seoul Air Base, and enjoy the great weather, food and entertainment at K-16.
For the entertainment, K-16 invited several groups such as the 2nd Infantry Division Band, a traditional Korean “Samulnori” team, rock bands, and a disc jockey to provide music and amusement for the day.
K-16 also provided transportation to the Seoul Air Base and back, all throughout the day, to accommodate community members who wished to visit the Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, which was a fifteen minute drive from K-16. Although the Seoul Air Base hosted the actual show, the view from the K-16 Multi-Purpose Field was spectacular.
During the air shows, which were held in the morning and afternoon, spectators could be seen spread out all over the K-16 Multi-purpose Field eagerly tracing the movements of the jets with their cameras and pointed fingers.
The air show included remarkable demonstrations such as creating a heart and the Korean flag out of smoke from the aircrafts, as well as other visually stimulating stunts as the jets flew in formation.
At the Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, many U.S. and R.O.K aircrafts and vehicles were put on display to the public. In addition, numerous organizations involved in aviation and the production of aviation machinery and equipment, such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, were featured. These organizations situated themselves in booths to display their products and developments and to provide educational material to interested passersby.
Spectators seemed amused as they took pictures, scribbled on notepads and commented on each of the displays set up by the various organizations.
At K-16, Army and Air Force Exchange Services catered to the community by selling an assortment of grilled foods.
Along with AAFES, 2-2 Aviation Assault Battalion Families held a fundraiser selling various delicious treats and chili con carne, next to the K-16 Fitness Center BBQ area. According to Leah Williams, a spouse of a 2-2 ASLT BTN service member, funds collected from the day’s sales would be used to support the Family Readiness Group program for the company.
Sales seemed to go well, especially due to the instant popularity of the chili among the community members.
The various entertaining performances, air show, and air exhibition presented ample sights and leisure for a day of fun at K-16.
| Date Taken: | 10.22.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 10.24.2011 21:46 |
| Story ID: | 78946 |
| Location: | YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL TEUGBYEOLSI [SEOUL-T'UKPYOLSHI], KR |
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