Story by Sgt. Jesse Smith | 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 07.23.2015
It was getting dark as misty clouds came rolling in. The astro-turf was soft but stiff, and a smell of leather gloves was distinct. A Soldier named Courtney stepped onto the field with her chest out ready to get started. An arm came back and snapped forward releasing a ball through the air. A loud smack could be heard as Courtney caught the softball with her glove....
Story by Chung Il Kim | 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 07.20.2015
Hurray! With an exhilarated cheer, a Soldier flew into the air. Again, dozens of Soldiers around him tossed him shoulder-high into the air, a Korean way to celebrate....
Story by Sgt. Jesse Smith | 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 07.15.2015
One summer afternoon in Korea, the sun was high and there was not a cloud in sight. The heat could be seen on every person’s face. U.S. and Republic of Korea Soldiers gathered underneath a shaded area to sit in the audience. The ceremony was to begin shortly. Korean War veterans found their seats in the front row, closest to the monument. As the event began, selected individuals made their......
Story by Pfc. Chung Il Kim | 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 07.08.2015
On Sept. 15, 1950 during the Korean War, U.S. forces made a surprise landing at the port of Incheon, on the west coast of Korea....
Story by Pfc. Chung Il Kim | 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 06.30.2015
Camp Humphreys, South Korea – Red, white and blue candles were lit signifying courage, commitment and valor. Not only the candles, but also spirits were lit in the hearts of 60 newly inducted non-commissioned officers as they sat in their seats and waited to be brought into the backbone of the U.S. Army....
Story by Chung Il Kim | 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 06.30.2015
In the Camp Humphreys Theater, Soldiers shouted out sexually vulgar words to the speaker in the front. He quickly wrote the obscene words on a white board. The guest speaker was Phillip Sheridan, an educator from Catharsis Production. He was there to talk to the Soldiers about sexual harassment and assault prevention....
Story by Chung Il Kim | 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 06.30.2015
Four OH-58 Kiowa’s hovered the sky of the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. Like a dragonfly landing on a tree, a Kiowa helicopter landed on a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) pad. Despite the blades’ strong wind mixed with grass and dust, two Soldiers each with red and yellow helmets quickly ran toward the helicopter and communicated with a special sign language. Now knowing what the......
Story by Sgt. Jesse Smith | 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 06.29.2015
Teamwork stems from trust, and trust is born from a bond that is built through shared experiences and hardships. A hardship can be mental, physical or both. Whether it’s climbing over a wall or passing a written test, the hardships a team can face will only make them stronger....
