WEBVTT 00:00.630 --> 00:03.213 (upbeat music) 00:06.038 --> 00:07.523 - Welcome to your Around the Peninsula. 00:07.523 --> 00:09.624 I'm senior airman, Taylor West. 00:09.624 --> 00:11.244 Do you need that extra motivation 00:11.244 --> 00:13.278 to get your beach body ready for the summer? 00:13.278 --> 00:14.570 Petty Officer Grant Wamack 00:14.570 --> 00:17.329 shows us one man who will do just that. 00:17.329 --> 00:19.071 - [James] 14, one more. 00:19.071 --> 00:20.226 ^- [Grant] It's not always easy 00:20.226 --> 00:22.537 ^to accomplish your fitness goals. 00:22.537 --> 00:24.851 ^But it's all in a days work for personal trainer, 00:24.851 --> 00:25.922 ^James Mathis. 00:25.922 --> 00:28.677 Working at USA Gyeongsan's Trent Gym, 00:28.677 --> 00:31.126 Mathis pushes community members 00:31.126 --> 00:33.543 to get the results they want. 00:33.652 --> 00:36.070 ^Ah yes, I was enlisted in the U.S. Army 00:36.070 --> 00:37.926 ^as an infantry soldier, 00:37.926 --> 00:39.426 ^from 1993 to 2012. 00:42.050 --> 00:44.731 My last duty assignment was here, South Korea. 00:44.731 --> 00:45.867 Camp Casey actually. 00:45.867 --> 00:47.656 Then I wanted to become a personal trainer 00:47.656 --> 00:49.072 to give back to the community. 00:49.072 --> 00:50.740 - [Grant] Each individual he works with 00:50.740 --> 00:53.410 has their own specific fitness needs. 00:53.410 --> 00:56.493 So, Mathis takes a personal approach. 00:57.059 --> 00:58.592 - First things first. 00:58.592 --> 01:00.201 I always design each program for that solider. 01:00.201 --> 01:02.170 So each program is completely different. 01:02.170 --> 01:03.883 Depending on what their goals are. 01:03.883 --> 01:05.028 I always put them first. 01:05.028 --> 01:07.226 So, I mean, I always like giving back 01:07.226 --> 01:09.694 to the military service, to the military community. 01:09.694 --> 01:12.099 So, they are always first in my mind. 01:12.099 --> 01:14.430 - [Grant] Petty Officer Grant Wamack, Gyeongsan Korea. 01:14.430 --> 01:16.680 (slapping) 01:16.734 --> 01:17.651 - Good job. 01:17.930 --> 01:19.811 - James Mathis is going to participate 01:19.811 --> 01:23.272 in a body building competition in Deguy this September. 01:23.272 --> 01:25.063 U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys 01:25.063 --> 01:27.029 is in the midst of a transformation. 01:27.029 --> 01:28.736 It's coming from a little known camp 01:28.736 --> 01:30.307 to a massive installation 01:30.307 --> 01:31.785 with a state of the art facility, 01:31.785 --> 01:33.758 which will make it one of the premiere 01:33.758 --> 01:35.486 overseas assignments for service members 01:35.486 --> 01:37.023 and their families. 01:37.023 --> 01:38.445 Senior Airman Sydney Manning takes us 01:38.445 --> 01:41.274 to one of Humphreys' recently reopened amenities, 01:41.274 --> 01:45.272 where she says people are literally jumping to get in. 01:45.272 --> 01:46.295 (shouting) 01:46.295 --> 01:47.222 (upbeat music) 01:47.222 --> 01:48.528 ^- [Sydney] Swimmer's rejoice. 01:48.528 --> 01:50.547 ^The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys' indoor pool 01:50.547 --> 01:53.764 ^is ready for swimmers after a bit of a drought. 01:53.764 --> 01:55.368 (children shouting) 01:55.368 --> 01:56.201 (snipping) 01:56.201 --> 01:57.149 (happy screaming) 01:57.149 --> 01:59.440 ^- Three years ago we encountered some problems. 01:59.440 --> 02:01.300 ^So, we've had to have some extensive work done 02:01.300 --> 02:02.148 ^to the system. 02:02.148 --> 02:03.160 (cheering) 02:03.160 --> 02:04.818 (splashing water) 02:04.818 --> 02:06.527 - [Sydney] Just like all of the new facilities, 02:06.527 --> 02:07.944 which are part of 02:08.209 --> 02:09.648 the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys' transformation, 02:09.648 --> 02:12.519 the importance of this indoor pool is massive. 02:12.519 --> 02:14.376 ^- An indoor pool of this size 02:14.376 --> 02:16.782 ^is going to be exceptionally important for the fitness 02:16.782 --> 02:19.881 ^of the community and the resiliency of, 02:19.881 --> 02:21.688 not just our kids that are in the pool right now, 02:21.688 --> 02:22.521 but kids of all ages. 02:22.521 --> 02:23.987 - [Sydney] So, break out that swim gear 02:23.987 --> 02:25.883 and let summer officially begin. 02:25.883 --> 02:27.581 Senior Airman Sydney Manning, 02:27.581 --> 02:30.092 U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Korea. 02:30.092 --> 02:31.543 (children shouting) 02:31.543 --> 02:33.872 - The community pool is open daily from ten to six. 02:33.872 --> 02:37.377 All you need to take a dip is a government issued ID card. 02:37.377 --> 02:40.005 The 8th Fighter Wing Defenders are boosting moral 02:40.005 --> 02:41.279 for Kunsan airmen. 02:41.279 --> 02:44.481 And making sure the base is ready for anything at any time. 02:44.481 --> 02:47.416 Staff Sargent Joseph Park has the story. 02:47.416 --> 02:48.430 - [Voiceover] Fire! 02:48.430 --> 02:49.991 (gun shots) 02:49.991 --> 02:51.356 - [Joseph] Those pack defenders 02:51.356 --> 02:54.616 hosted a three day excellence in competition, or EIC, 02:54.616 --> 02:56.869 shooting event where airmen had the opportunity 02:56.869 --> 02:58.869 to fire both the M9 handgun, 02:58.869 --> 03:01.286 as well as the M16-A2 riffle. 03:01.616 --> 03:03.362 - I think it's a great event. 03:03.362 --> 03:05.586 I'm happy that they're able to put this together. 03:05.586 --> 03:08.177 ^We are here in South Korea right now 03:08.177 --> 03:10.999 ^and who knows what the future may hold. 03:10.999 --> 03:13.052 If I can take any opportunity to be more proficient 03:13.052 --> 03:16.508 in my firing, then it's definitely something 03:16.508 --> 03:18.471 I'm going to want to take advantage of. 03:18.471 --> 03:20.624 (gun shots) 03:20.624 --> 03:22.445 - [Joseph] With one hundred participants in all 03:22.445 --> 03:24.758 the event gave airmen of all different career fields, 03:24.758 --> 03:28.033 the chance to fire 90 rounds at targets with the weapons. 03:28.033 --> 03:29.592 But it's about more than 03:29.592 --> 03:31.598 just keeping the Wolf Pack airman's spirits up. 03:31.598 --> 03:33.569 ^- The most important aspect is giving the base 03:33.569 --> 03:35.753 ^and opportunity to actually fire, 03:35.753 --> 03:38.238 ^and give them something aside from just moral, 03:38.238 --> 03:40.253 but an understanding of that, 03:40.253 --> 03:42.510 "Hey, you want to be prepared to fight" 03:42.510 --> 03:43.842 "if the time is right." 03:43.842 --> 03:45.321 - [Joseph] Staff Sargent Joseph Park, 03:45.321 --> 03:46.978 Kunsan Airbase, Korea. 03:46.978 --> 03:48.310 (gun shots) 03:48.310 --> 03:51.430 - To find out if your base holds excellence in competitions, 03:51.430 --> 03:53.668 contact your local combat arms training 03:53.668 --> 03:55.818 and maintenance section, or CATA 03:55.818 --> 03:58.385 There's nothing better than sitting 03:58.385 --> 04:00.651 and reading books at the library on a hot summer day. 04:00.651 --> 04:02.859 Join KATUSA Sargent Kim Tae Hoon 04:02.859 --> 04:05.730 as he cools down the heat with waves of books. 04:05.730 --> 04:06.956 (crowd chattering) 04:06.956 --> 04:09.346 - [Kim] The summer heat brings families 04:09.346 --> 04:12.853 to the Youngsan Library for a special event. 04:12.853 --> 04:15.451 Parents and children celebrate the summer reading program 04:15.451 --> 04:17.284 with a kick off party. 04:17.285 --> 04:19.174 (saxophone and piano music) 04:19.174 --> 04:21.032 ^- I think it's awesome to get them reading for the summer. 04:21.032 --> 04:24.333 ^School just got out, so what better time to hit the books 04:24.333 --> 04:25.605 and start reading for the summer. 04:25.605 --> 04:28.678 - [Kim] U.S. Youngsan Colonel Maria Eoff 04:28.678 --> 04:30.358 is here to read to the kids 04:30.358 --> 04:31.988 and give them an opportunity 04:31.988 --> 04:34.619 to let their imaginations run wild. 04:34.619 --> 04:36.595 ^- Oh, we're excited about the reading program. 04:36.595 --> 04:37.846 ^I have three kids. 04:37.846 --> 04:38.929 ^- [Kim] Okay. 04:39.052 --> 04:42.217 ^- Ranging from the age of two to eleven. 04:42.217 --> 04:43.961 It's a great way to keep them going. 04:43.961 --> 04:45.711 Reading and learning. 04:46.081 --> 04:49.719 KATUSA Sargent Kim Tae Hoon, Youngsan Korea. 04:49.719 --> 04:51.046 (crowd chattering) 04:51.046 --> 04:52.283 (beeping) 04:52.283 --> 04:53.982 - The 2016 summer reading program's motto is 04:53.982 --> 04:55.394 read for the win. 04:55.394 --> 04:57.591 Are you looking to practice your swing 04:57.591 --> 04:59.002 or just want to break out the clubs 04:59.002 --> 05:00.718 and knock a few golf balls around? 05:00.718 --> 05:03.147 Specialist Steven Soloman reports the opening 05:03.147 --> 05:05.314 of a new option at Kunsan. 05:06.125 --> 05:08.542 - There are a few modification from the original. 05:08.542 --> 05:09.771 ^- [Steven] Those looking to practice their golf swing. 05:09.771 --> 05:10.604 ^- [Voiceover] Hit! 05:10.604 --> 05:11.437 ^(clacking) 05:11.437 --> 05:12.320 ^- [Steven] Need to look no further 05:12.320 --> 05:14.113 ^as Kunsan airbase just opened there first 05:14.113 --> 05:16.199 fully automatic driving range. 05:16.199 --> 05:17.782 - This is important to Kunsan. 05:17.782 --> 05:20.878 Being isolated, remote, airmen here for a year, 05:20.878 --> 05:22.495 we've got to provide them a recreational outlet. 05:22.495 --> 05:24.745 This started off like 2007. 05:25.663 --> 05:27.329 They wanted to put a driving range. 05:27.329 --> 05:29.521 ^They would put it in as a small project for the air force, 05:29.521 --> 05:32.399 ^air force approved it in 2012, they funded it. 05:32.399 --> 05:34.614 ^Seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars funding. 05:34.614 --> 05:36.356 And it's fully automatic, like I said. 05:36.356 --> 05:39.121 You hit the ball, it goes out, hits the net, 05:39.121 --> 05:40.676 rolls down into the gutter. 05:40.676 --> 05:43.354 From the gutter, every hour, it'll get washed down 05:43.354 --> 05:45.771 underneath to the mechanical. 05:45.773 --> 05:47.593 It's a little loud in here, so I will talk loud. 05:47.593 --> 05:50.510 From here it goes up this elevator, 05:51.532 --> 05:53.199 into this wash rack. 05:53.460 --> 05:55.710 From the wash to the drier. 05:55.840 --> 05:58.875 And then the drier it goes up one big elevator. 05:58.875 --> 06:00.423 - [Steven] Why should troops 06:00.423 --> 06:01.334 and civilians invest their time in this? 06:01.334 --> 06:04.084 - This is where people can come and learn how to play golf. 06:04.084 --> 06:05.917 This is a great sport. 06:06.184 --> 06:07.767 It helps you relax. 06:07.878 --> 06:09.878 Because you've got to relax to play golf. 06:09.878 --> 06:10.711 At least to be good at it. 06:10.711 --> 06:11.544 (clacking) 06:11.544 --> 06:13.500 Also, this is 24/7. 06:13.500 --> 06:16.440 So, if you're on, if you work night shift, 06:16.440 --> 06:17.868 you can come play in the day time. 06:17.868 --> 06:19.951 If you work day shift, you come play in the evenings. 06:19.951 --> 06:22.524 If you work a mid you can come at three in the morning. 06:22.524 --> 06:23.357 (laughing) 06:23.357 --> 06:25.056 I'm going to get you a practice hit. 06:25.056 --> 06:25.889 It's as simple as that. 06:25.889 --> 06:27.350 - [Steven] I'm specialist Steven Soloman, 06:27.350 --> 06:29.183 Kunsan Airbase, Korea. 06:29.393 --> 06:30.514 (clapping) 06:30.514 --> 06:31.347 - How you doin'? 06:31.347 --> 06:32.184 Ready to do this? 06:32.184 --> 06:34.367 - The fully automatic Kunsan driving range 06:34.367 --> 06:36.855 is open 24 hours a day for everyone 06:36.855 --> 06:38.605 as of June 17th 2016. 06:40.134 --> 06:42.539 Good tools are useless and sometimes harmful 06:42.539 --> 06:44.598 if we don't know how to use them properly. 06:44.598 --> 06:46.514 KATUSA Private Lee Jin Wu 06:46.514 --> 06:50.228 introduces us to a class where students learn about safety. 06:50.228 --> 06:52.730 (saw whirring) 06:52.730 --> 06:55.101 ^- [Lee] Amid sawdust, goggles, and ear protection, 06:55.101 --> 06:57.766 ^students work with big machines and wood. 06:57.766 --> 06:59.341 ^At the Youngsan Arts and Crafts Center 06:59.341 --> 07:03.353 they learn how to use woodworking machines properly. 07:03.353 --> 07:04.974 ^- Safety is the most important factor 07:04.974 --> 07:06.427 ^when you work in a wood shop, 07:06.427 --> 07:07.957 ^where you have to deal with a lot of dangerous 07:07.957 --> 07:09.257 ^and lethal machines. 07:09.257 --> 07:10.599 In this workshop I don't allow people 07:10.599 --> 07:12.229 to take woodworking classes 07:12.229 --> 07:15.679 and make products unless they go through this safety class. 07:15.679 --> 07:18.822 - [Lee] How the machines work and being aware of the dangers 07:18.822 --> 07:21.101 are crucial in wood work shop. 07:21.101 --> 07:22.715 Students get hands on experience 07:22.715 --> 07:24.906 while following the instruction by Mr. Wong. 07:24.906 --> 07:26.477 As the students hand tables saws, 07:26.477 --> 07:28.149 wood planers and other equipment, 07:28.149 --> 07:29.964 Mr. Wong pays close attention 07:29.964 --> 07:31.791 to ensure that they use them safely. 07:31.791 --> 07:34.757 - It is perfectly safe to make wood products 07:34.757 --> 07:37.060 if you truly follow the safety measures. 07:37.060 --> 07:39.620 Learning how to make the products 07:39.620 --> 07:41.520 will help a lot in the future. 07:41.520 --> 07:43.048 (saw running) 07:43.048 --> 07:47.215 - [Lee] KATUSA Private Lee Jin Wu, Youngsan, Korea. 07:47.682 --> 07:50.180 - The woodworking safety class opens every Tuesday, 07:50.180 --> 07:53.008 accepting only three people per class. 07:53.008 --> 07:55.528 Many people dream of becoming a rock star, 07:55.528 --> 07:58.459 but Petty Officer Grant Wamack shows us students 07:58.459 --> 08:00.718 who are learning the fundamentals of playing the guitar 08:00.718 --> 08:02.744 before hitting the stage. 08:02.744 --> 08:05.048 (guitar music) 08:05.048 --> 08:07.494 ^- [Grant] USA Gyeongsan community members 08:07.494 --> 08:10.114 ^work on their guitar skills at Kaminski's 08:10.114 --> 08:13.697 ^and truly show that practice makes perfect. 08:14.639 --> 08:16.199 (speaking Korean) 08:16.199 --> 08:17.524 - When you learn how to play the guitar a little bit 08:17.524 --> 08:18.985 and get the hang of a few songs 08:18.985 --> 08:20.756 ^you can make lots of friends. 08:20.756 --> 08:22.578 ^Everyone enjoys music. 08:22.578 --> 08:24.589 ^Whenever you are alone or feeling down, 08:24.589 --> 08:28.113 ^playing guitar can be very comforting and lift you up. 08:28.113 --> 08:30.342 (guitar music) 08:30.342 --> 08:31.760 One, two, three, four. 08:31.760 --> 08:33.222 - [Grant] Some people wish to sharpen their skills, 08:33.222 --> 08:36.672 while others simple want to pursue a new hobby. 08:36.672 --> 08:38.635 - Well at the high school, in choir, 08:38.635 --> 08:41.835 my teacher started to play some guitar for us, 08:41.835 --> 08:43.942 ^towards the end of the school year. 08:43.942 --> 08:46.073 ^And he taught us a few cords. 08:46.073 --> 08:48.656 ^I found that it was really cool 08:48.780 --> 08:50.943 and my mom had this old guitar that she never used, 08:50.943 --> 08:52.726 so I got home and I practiced. 08:52.726 --> 08:54.658 - [Grant] Civilians and service members 08:54.658 --> 08:56.576 are welcome to take beginner 08:56.576 --> 08:58.210 and intermediate guitar lessons. 08:58.210 --> 09:00.156 Classes are done in a group setting. 09:00.156 --> 09:04.015 - If they want to learn then yeah, recommend it. 09:04.015 --> 09:05.433 (guitar music) 09:05.433 --> 09:07.062 - [Grant] Sign up for guitar lessons, 09:07.062 --> 09:08.404 contact Kaminski's. 09:08.404 --> 09:11.987 Petty Officer Grant Wamack, Youngsan Korea. 09:13.300 --> 09:14.783 - Guitar lessons are beneficial 09:14.783 --> 09:17.134 and have been known to increase coordination 09:17.134 --> 09:18.551 and motor skills. 09:18.606 --> 09:19.774 (upbeat music) 09:19.774 --> 09:20.956 That was your Around the Peninsula for this week, 09:20.956 --> 09:22.320 from all of us at AFN. 09:22.320 --> 09:23.403 Enjoy your evening. 09:23.403 --> 09:25.986 (upbeat music) 09:30.881 --> 09:31.758 (dramatic music) 09:31.758 --> 09:33.328 - [Voiceover] Independence Day 09:33.328 --> 09:34.665 was the official birth of America. 09:34.665 --> 09:36.193 We became a sovereign nation 09:36.193 --> 09:37.452 with a newly formed government 09:37.452 --> 09:40.465 coupled with laws unique to our forefather's beliefs. 09:40.465 --> 09:42.578 Tyrants were banished forever from our soil 09:42.578 --> 09:44.499 and power was given to the people. 09:44.499 --> 09:46.367 We will never again suffer oppression 09:46.367 --> 09:47.630 from a foreign military 09:47.630 --> 09:50.815 or remain idle while those who wish us harm exist. 09:50.815 --> 09:52.673 Although we are far from home in the Pacific, 09:52.673 --> 09:55.446 remember the sacrifices our forefathers made 09:55.446 --> 09:57.810 so we can enjoy the freedom we have today. 09:57.810 --> 09:59.884 Happy Independence Day America!