U.S. and Korean Augmentation To U.S. Army (KATUSA) soldiers, families, and guests gather together to celebrate the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6, at Camp Casey, South Korea. The event was hosted by Camp Casey’s Family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) to strengthen community bonds and celebrate a special occasion for families and kids to enjoy. (Photo Credit: Spc. Pomare Te’o Jr.)
CAMP CASEY, South Korea – The holiday season brings a sense of warmth and joy as military service members, families, and friends gather to celebrate during the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 6.
USAG Yongsan-Casey Family, Morale, and Welfare (FMWR) hosted the event to strengthen community bonds and celebrate the holiday season. It kicked off with opening remarks from the USAG Yongsan-Casey commander, Col. Edward Cho, who welcomed everyone to the night’s festivities.
As the ceremony continued, children from Tong-Sa Children’s Welfare Center performed two clarinet musical pieces followed by holiday carol dances for the audience to enjoy. Guests also enjoyed a free holiday-themed dinner, along with snacks and hot beverages, to complement the show.
The highlight of the event came when the crowd and the Yongsan-Casey command team joined together to light the tree, marking the special occasion and filling the area with bright lights.
Santa made his grand entrance on an installation fire truck and brought joy to the children as he handed out gift bags and posed for photos.
The mission of FMWR is to enhance the well-being of military personnel and their families by offering a wide range of services and programs. At an overseas location, their commitment to improving the quality of life and fostering a sense of community is even more vital to mission readiness—and, just as important, provides a comforting connection to home.
