Over the past few months there have been postson a few different forums in regards to prostitution in Korea. The nature of some of the posts and articles that were referenced in the posts tended to put the USN in a not so bright light. I just wanted to pst this article to show that the Navy does do more than drink and fornicate during liberty. (although I don't see much wrong with that
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Rod
USS Frank Cable Sailors help clean up Chinhae
Journalist 2nd Class (SW) Liz Murray, USS Frank Cable public affairs
Posted 10/14/2002
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CHINHAE, Korea -- USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Sailors were ready to help with a community service project here as soon as the ship arrived for a brief port visit Oct. 5.
Sailors met with kids from the Huimang Won Orphanage home to clean the streets of Chinhae, and also get to know their young helpers.
The orphanage, established in 1945, provides 66 kids, ages 3 to 18, a place to call home. Most of these children are from broken homes, or have lost their parents through some misfortune.
Sailors paired up with the children to picke up trash on the street right outside of the base. Even though many of the volunteers just pulled in port and were a little tired, many seemed to enjoy the chance to get to know their new neighbors.
I like getting involved with the COMRELS (community relations) projects. We get to come here and you actually get to know these people, said Machinists Mate 2nd Class (SW) Karla Thompson. We actually care about their community.
Each volunteer worked together with at least one child from the orphanage. Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class (SW) Antonio Kelly had two young helpers for the community service project. He felt good about cleaning the streets of Chinhae, but he found his experience with the kids to be the most rewarding part.
The day after the [project] I ran into the kid outside of a movie theater, said Kelly. I tried to take him to see a movie, but he wasnt old enough, so I took him to McDonalds and got him something to eat.
This project may prompt Kelly to get more involved in future community service projects.
If I could do it again, I would, he said. We got to see how they live, theyre lifestyle and theyre culture.
-USN-
Rod
USS Frank Cable Sailors help clean up Chinhae
Journalist 2nd Class (SW) Liz Murray, USS Frank Cable public affairs
Posted 10/14/2002
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CHINHAE, Korea -- USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Sailors were ready to help with a community service project here as soon as the ship arrived for a brief port visit Oct. 5.
Sailors met with kids from the Huimang Won Orphanage home to clean the streets of Chinhae, and also get to know their young helpers.
The orphanage, established in 1945, provides 66 kids, ages 3 to 18, a place to call home. Most of these children are from broken homes, or have lost their parents through some misfortune.
Sailors paired up with the children to picke up trash on the street right outside of the base. Even though many of the volunteers just pulled in port and were a little tired, many seemed to enjoy the chance to get to know their new neighbors.
I like getting involved with the COMRELS (community relations) projects. We get to come here and you actually get to know these people, said Machinists Mate 2nd Class (SW) Karla Thompson. We actually care about their community.
Each volunteer worked together with at least one child from the orphanage. Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class (SW) Antonio Kelly had two young helpers for the community service project. He felt good about cleaning the streets of Chinhae, but he found his experience with the kids to be the most rewarding part.
The day after the [project] I ran into the kid outside of a movie theater, said Kelly. I tried to take him to see a movie, but he wasnt old enough, so I took him to McDonalds and got him something to eat.
This project may prompt Kelly to get more involved in future community service projects.
If I could do it again, I would, he said. We got to see how they live, theyre lifestyle and theyre culture.
-USN-
Rod
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