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Features

04 Indianhead Legacy

05 Inside the Army: Beating the Battle of the Bulge: Tips to Avoid Holiday weight gain

06 Chaplain’s Corner

07 Female Army Officer Competes in International Military Triathlon

08 2ID Truck Rodeo Tests Soldiers’ Skill at the Wheel

09 A Jack of All Trades

10 What is an Army Family?

11 2ID Sustainment Brigade Strengthens 2ID Roots

12 Thunder Inn Named Best DFAC Two Years in a Row

13 2nd CAB Soldier Competes in 2015 World Military Games & 23rd CBRNE Conducts Quarterly Exercise

14-15 Chaplains Assistants Demonstrate Competency in Soldier Skills 16 Honor Feathers & Warrior Fitness

17 Eats in Korea

18-19 Movie Schedule

20 Regiment Page: 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment

21 Puzzles: Holidays

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9 (Top): 1st Lt. Gawain Gudge, a medical officer with the medical company of the 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, smiles, as he is awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge, during a graduation ceremony on Camp Casey, South Korea, Nov. 25.

(Cover): Senior leaders with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, prepare to serve turkey as part of the Thanksgiving holiday meal at the Kilbourne Dining Facility, on Camp Red Cloud, South Korea, Nov. 26.

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public affairs office.DCSM: Happy Holidays from the Warrior Division. As I look back on the past year, I am in awe of the tremen-dous work and contributions made by the entire Warrior Division. We are thankful for our great Soldiers, civil-ians and families who support the Republic of Korea. We are also thankful for our gracious Korean host nation and the tremendous ROK-U.S. Alliance. Thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do for the Warrior Division and our country. Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!

Maj. Gen. Theodore D. MartinCommanding General 2nd Infantry Division

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The Indianhead paper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Editorial content is the responsibility of the 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs Office. Contents of the publication are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by the U.S. Government, or the Department of the Army. This publication is printed monthly by the Il Sung Company, Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Individuals can submit articles by the following means: email [email protected]; mail EAID-SPA, 2nd Infantry Division, Unit 15041, APO, AP 96258-5041 Attn: Indianhead; or drop by the office located in Building T-507 on Camp Red Cloud. To arrange for possible coverage of an event, call 732-8856.

CG: Unfortunately, we are well-practiced in time spent away from our families during holidays includ-ing Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year. It’s a great time to look inward toward your own unit, to your battle buddy to the left and right of you and to make special one-of-a kind memories with our brothers and sisters in the profession of arms and mem-bers of the greatest team on the planet - the U.S. Army.

DCGS: More than anything, holidays to me means Family. While many of us will not be with our families this year, we need to look to our left and right to see our brothers and sisters in arms, and remember the spirit of sharing, compas-sion, friendship and respect that defines our profession of arms. We honor our families with our selfless service and ad-herence to the mission - being prepared to “Fight Tonight.”

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B e a t i n g t h e B a t t l e o f t h e B u l g e :t i p s t o a v o i d h o l i d a y w e i g h t g a i n

Just when people finally get their eating pattern under control, the holidays always seem to roll round bringing a cornucopia of food tempta-tions. From the office to shopping, not to mention parties and family events galore, it seems as if the Thanksgiving-to-New Year’s celebration season is one long, tempting food fest designed to make everyone gain weight.

How can people beat this battle of the bulge? The Kenner Army Health Clinic recommends that people gain knowledge, not weight, this holiday season.

Here’s what it takes to keep the pounds off.Keep weight in check: Weigh yourself in the morning, at least once or

even twice a week Monday and Thursday during the holidays. This is enough to notice any slight increase from the week and to keep people in check for the weekend and vice-versa.

Jump start the body’s metabolism for the day. Get up and at it 15-30 minutes earlier and do some fun movement. Early morning workouts rev up metabolism. Remember, energy creates energy physically and mentally. Consider purchasing a walking video or downloading a quick workout app.

Be thrifty with calorie spending: only take the foods enjoyed once a year. Eat what is loved in moderation to stave off those cravings that get you in trouble later. Don’t waste calories on foods anyone can eat anytime

Avoid food-orexia: Don’t starve all day just to pig out at night. Eat lean protein and non-starchy vegetables throughout the day. It will keep blood sugar from dipping and spiking, and keep one full until the big event.

Say “no” - and mean it. Empower willpower. Holiday parties are social

times, but they shouldn’t leave an individual feeling guilty and depressed. Enjoy the festivities and a few favorite treats and to those “eating-encour-agers,” have a few planned responses.

Intensify workouts: Time is always in short supply, but don’t ditch a workout - just bump up the intensity to shorten the time. If one usually walks on the treadmill for 30 minutes, do 15 minutes of higher-intensity intervals. If going to the gym is cutting into shopping time, use shopping as a workout - take the stairs, park farther away, walk faster, and after a purchase take it to the car. When standing in line, do calf raises, contract and relax abs, use a purse as a dumbbell, stand up straight, tighten shoul-der blades - get creative to avoid just standing in place scrolling thru a phone.

Practice the three-bite rule: take enough for three small bites - that amazing first taste, a satisfying middle and then a lingering finale bite - and savor each bite. All the bites after that will taste the same and just add calories. When all else fails, go on the “no thanks honey, I’ll just have a bite of yours diet.”

Avoid hangover food: Don’t take leftovers home or send them home with others. If it’s not in your house, it won’t tempt you and others in your household. If Family members insist, tell them to portion out what they want and put it in the freezer. Non-perishables? Keep them up high in the cupboard behind the cornstarch. In moments of weakness, people generally go for what they see first. Out of sight, out of reach, out of mind, off the hips.

Keep healthy snacks readily available. Good options include fresh fruit in a bowl, dried fruits and nuts in snack packs, veggies and fruits cut up in the fridge, packs of tuna/salmon, yogurt and cheese sticks. Many times, snacking is about accessibility and visibility. Keep healthy snacks on hand, in sight, easy to grab ‘n go.

STORY BYKATHLEEN A. VIAUDIETITIAN KENNER ARMY HEALTH CLINIC

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GoD came Down at christmas

The Christmas lights were hanging and twinkling their dance as the Quinlan, Texas barber said, “Next,” while shaking out the collected hair from his apron. A boy of about 10 years old fearlessly jumped up exclaiming, “I want a high and tight!” Turning to his dad I said, “I’d be proud of that young man.” “Ya, his uncle is a Marine and he’s coming for Christmas.” “I’m in the Army, here on leave as well,” I replied.

“The Army … I lost my best friend last year who was in the Army,” said the dad. “I’m sorry to hear about that. Who was he with?” Somberly, the dad looked at me and said, “The Big Red One.” As soon as he said, “The Big Red One,” I instinctively looked at my right shoulder, although I was in civilian clothes, I clearly saw my Big Red One patch. “I was in the First Infantry Division, when did your friend die?” I asked. He said, “March.” The tile floor in the barber shop began to turn to sand, and I could see the shadow of the helicopter blades spinning and feel the heat and rotor wash begin to engulf my body. “March, what was his name?” I pressed. The dad paused then said, “Tracy Laramore.” At the mention of Tracy’s name, I felt warm

wet salt begin to flow down my cheeks and it became difficult to breathe. God was coming close. All conversation in the shop had now stopped as I mumbled to the best of my ability, “I flew … I flew him home. I’m a chaplain in the Army. I laid my hands on his body bag and prayed over him, and for his mother, family … and …” I then felt a cell phone placed in my hands as the dad of the young boy said, “Here, talk to his mother, she’s on the phone. She lives in Royce City.”

I began to walk toward the barber shop closet stammering, saying, something like, “Ma’am, my name is Brian Chepey. I’m a chaplain in the Army, I flew with Tracy from Tikrit to Balad and prayed over him and prayed for his mother and …” “Chaplain, chaplain …” came the reply in a soft, broken, gentle, southern voice. “I’m so grateful to the Army, and to the chaplains who took care of us …” As she spoke, she became the chaplain and I the Soldier. Tears flowed as we ended our conversation. All in the barber shop were now fully aware that God had once again come down at Christmas. Honor and respect were given as I wiped my face and took my turn in the chair.

My meeting a few weeks later with Tracy’s mom was filled with tears and comfort. She shared that Tracy, her only son, had written her a letter two weeks before he died describing how he had rededi-cated his life to the LORD. With resurrection hope in Jesus we ended our Christmas together.

BY Chaplain (Lt. Col.) BRIAN CHEPEY2ID CHAPLAIN

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Swimming has always been a passion for 2nd Lt. Jessica M. Clay, a 24-year-old military athlete. From a young age, Clay embraced hard work and competi-tion through the sport she loved. As a result, she was named two time All-American swimmer at St. Charles North High School near Chicago, Ill.

“In middle school and high school, I was a really intense swimmer and dreamed of becoming an Olympic swimmer,” said Clay a native of South Elgin, Ill. “Swimming was the center of my life.”

However, an unforeseen medical condition in middle school forced her to discontinue swimming competitively. The condition, which affected her body’s ability to regulate metabolism, hindered her physical performance and influenced her decision to continue competing in the sport she loved.

“I became sick with a thyroid disorder,” said Clay. “I went from being a top-five national swimmer to a nonranked one.”

Though Clay struggled with her decision to quit swimming, she discovered a new endurance challenge to restore confidence in herself as an athlete: triathlons.

“In high school, we had the triathlon team for kids that a few other swimmers called multi-sport madness kid’s triathlon team.” said Clay. “It was an intensely competitive team with top runners at the time. Look-ing back now, it was the coolest experience because I was surrounded by such phenomenal athletes who are

now some of the best in the U.S.”Triathlons allowed Clay to channel her physical

energy through a combination of swimming, cycling, and distance running.

Her remarkable results as a triathlete opened many doors for future educational and athletic opportuni-ties, including cross-country and track at the United States Military Academy at West Point, which she happily accepted.

“The military was not something initially I was plan-ning on doing,” said Clay. “I started to look into the military more and I saw it was really unique.”

Clay decided to forego cross-country and track to focus exclusively on the Academy’s triathlon team. She experienced success in many competitions as a freshman and sophomore cadet, including a first-place finish at the Key West Triathlon in 2010 with a time of 2:16:02.

Throughout her remaining two years, she continued to be a valued competitor on the Black Knight’s triathlon team.

After graduating from the academy in 2014, she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and assigned to her first duty station at Camp Casey, South Korea.

As one of the Army’s few female artillery officers, she took on the critical task of building partner rela-tions, as a civil-military liaison for the 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division.

Clay used her experiences as an athlete to improve

her leadership as an officer in her unit. Every day she sets the example for her Soldiers and peers while building positive teams within the organization.

“I think Lieutenant Clay has an ability as an athlete, but more importantly, she acts as a coach for other Soldiers to achieve their maximum potential,” said Maj. Elijah Ward, a Greenville, Va. native and opera-tions officer for the “On the Minute” Battalion. “She uses her athletic experiences and transfer them into leadership.”

Despite the unit’s high operational tempo and demanding time requirements, Clay still managed to train and compete as a military triathlete. It was through her constant dedication, focus, and positive attitude that landed her the opportunity to represent the U.S. military, in the Conseil International du Sport Militaire 6th Military World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, on Oct. 10.

Clay felt nervous, knowing she was competing against some of the best military athletes from 80 na-tions around the world, in 16 sporting events.

Ultimately, Clay earned the title as the top U.S. female elite finisher with a time of 2:17:16 her and placed 28th overall.

“In the end, I was not in the top ten but I was happy to have finished the course,” said Clay. “It motivated me to try harder for the next time and gave me unique opportunity to see where I stand.”

Although she didn’t do as well as she hoped, she was grateful for the experience to compete on the international level.

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female artillery officer competes in international military triathlon

2nd Lt. Jessica M. Clay is an Army triathlete who competes in military competitions around the world. Clay recently competed in the 6th Military World Games Oct. 10, 2015 held by the Counseil International du Sport Militaire in Mungyeong, South Korea. She was the event’s top U.S. female elite finisher and placed 28th overall in the competition.

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Soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division partici-pated in the “Combined Warrior Road Master Competition,” also known as the 2nd Infantry Division Truck Rodeo, at Camp Mobile, South Korea, Oct. 14-16.

The truck rodeo consisted of events dedicated for maintaining military vehicles, conducting operations related with vehicle recovery, and driving the vehicles in limited situations.

The events included Korean driver’s sign tests, conducting hasty tow bar recovery, preventive maintenance checks and services, tie downs, light medium tactical vehicle serpentine, palletized load system serpentine, applying snow chains, and pushing high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle.

The competition was held among the battalions in each brigade within the 2nd Inf. Div. at first. Two teams were chosen from those events and were brought to the division level competition, which was held after a week. The Republic of Korea Army Soldiers from the 26th Infantry Division were invited as well.

“Your ability to drive a truck, to back a trailer, to mount snow chains and take them off quickly and get that combat power into the fight and keep it into the fight is es-sential to our success,” said Col. Sean Bernabe, commander of the 2nd ABCT during the remarks from the 2nd ABCT competition award ceremony.

Within the 2nd ABCT “Black Jack” competition, 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regi-ment, was recognized as the winner. 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, was the runner up for the event.

The Soldiers were confident with their skills. They tried their best in the division competition where a total of eighteen teams participated including seven teams from the ROK Army.

Unfortunately, lady luck didn’t smile for them this time. The ROK Army Soldiers dominated the event, taking first, second and the third places. Even though the Black Jack Soldiers couldn’t win the competition, they were still satisfied.

“The event was pretty fun,” said Spc. Zachariah Garner, a petroleum supply special-ist from the Forward Support Company G, 1-5 Cav. “It was competitive. It was good to see everybody out here competing against each other, so overall it was fun.”

“You know you can’t win them all,” said Pfc. Michael Porter, a petroleum supply spe-cialist from the FSC D, 4-9 Cav. “There are always events people struggle at. Coming out of the brigade competition as the first place, we had high hopes. We did well, but stuff didn’t line up our way this time.”

The loss in the competition was a bittersweet experience. However, the Black Jack Soldiers didn’t get frustrated. Instead, they used it as an opportunity to step forward. They learned from their mistakes and from other competitors.

“(For the next time) we need to be more mentally prepared,” said Porter. “We need to get our heads in the game, whatever happens we just need to keep on pushing. Also, we need to practice more before we go to the competition.”

“The roughest one for us was Timed Dummy PMCS,” said Porter. “We had little struggle on that because we didn’t find all the dummy faults. We actually found the actual faults, but that didn’t count for us. Next time, we will ask more questions trying to get things more in order and make sure we get things done.”

Watching ROK Army Soldiers perform their tasks with their own vehicles, the Soldiers also learned about their ally’s capability.

“There are differences in the ROK Army when they do their things,” said Garner. “Because I’ve never seen, worked or driven their vehicle before, it was good to see them.”

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(Top): Soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, push a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle during the “Combined Warrior Road Master Competition” at Camp Mobile, South Korea, Oct. 16.(Right): Soldiers from the 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division conduct a hasty tow bar recovery during the “Combined Warrior Road Master Competition” at Camp Mobile, South Korea, Oct. 14.

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Testing for the Expert Field Medical Badge began Nov. 18 at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Approximately 150 combat medics stationed throughout the peninsula traveled north for a chance to earn the coveted badge.

“My Advanced Individual Training instructors advised me to try to earn the EFMB,” said Pfc. Joshua Snedigar, a combat medic with Headquarters and Headquar-ters Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

“It’s good for advancement,” said Snedigar. “People who notice the badge, look at you more favorably.”

Sgt. Joshua Summers, a 34-year-old combat medic from Choktaw, Oklahoma, was one of the test administrators.

“The badge identifies medical personnel who know how to do their job and medics who are proficient in warrior tasks and skills.” said Summers. “

The candidates were tested on their medical knowledge through a written examina-tion, day and night land navigation, and three grueling combat tactical lanes where medics were challenged to perform their tasks perfectly during high-stress combat simulations.

Summers who knows first hand what is required of a combat medic, evaluated candidates during the first CTL, which contains tasks related to evaluating, treating, and evacuating casualties.

“This is a beast of a lane, but at the same time the script we teach is very simple,” said Summers. “It’s a matter of whether or not people can overcome their nerves.”

While doctrine is important, Summers reminds medics that they need to be flex-ible.

“You have to be open minded about things,” said Summers. “What they say about medics is that you have to be a ‘jack of all trades.’”

Summers also earned the Combat Field Medic Badge while assigned to the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

“As a member of the Regiment, I was required to be a shooter with weapons systems, know how to operate a radio and carry mortars and mortar plates,” said Summers.

In the third CTL, the medics disassembled and reassembled their weapon, loaded a magazine and walked out into Rodriguez Live Fire Complex’s Urban Training Area.

Shots were fired from the second floor of a windowless apartment building. Pfc. Davison dove behind cover, low-crawled toward a casualty and returned fire in order to neutralize the threat.

Davison then rushed out into the open, applied a tourniquet around the casualties injured leg and carried them to a nearby building.

A graduation ceremony was held for the 36 of the 150 candidates who earned the EFMB, on Nov. 25.

1st Lt. Gawain Gudge, a medical officer with the medical company of the 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd ABCT, was asked to lead the formation.

Gudge received one no-go and was the honor graduate of the course.“My mindset was to complete one task at a time and earn the badge,” said Gudge. “I

went out there, tried it and made it.”

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Combat medics drag a casualty under barbed wire during testing for the Expert

Field Medical Badge at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, November 23, 2015.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY Staff Sgt. JOHN HEALY2ND ABCT PUBLIC AFFAIRS

ofAll Trades

Pfc. Davison, a combat medic assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team,

1st Cavalry Division, applies a tourniquet to the injured leg of a simulated casualty

before carrying him to safety to receive further care during testing for the Expert

Field Medical Badge, November 23, 2015, Rodriguez Live Fire Complex.

Soldiers congratulate each other moments after being awarded the Expert Field

Medical Badge on Camp Casey, November 25, 2015.

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What does it mean to be a family? Who can be your family? The answer may not be written in stone, but one unit with the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade thinks they have formed a family of their own.

A group of Soldiers from Co. D, 3rd General Support Aviation Brigade, 2nd CAB competed in an obstacle course called the ‘Spartan Race’ on Oct. 31, at the Elysian Gangchon Resort in South Korea. It was a 12-mile course with over 20 different obstacles.

Some of the obstacles included running through muddy water, carrying sand bags, a rope climb, water slide and a tire pull.

Spc. Malaki B. Pickrell, a CH-47 Chinook repairer with Co. D and a native of Edgewood, Texas, was one of the Soldiers who competed.

“The most difficult obstacle I faced during the race had to be the elevation,” Pickrell said. “There were just so many hills and mountains to run up and down that it made it hard to catch your breath.”

He said their group of Soldiers attempted to stay together at first, but even-

tually they started breaking apart. Some of the obstacles did require some teamwork to get over barriers and walls. At these points, the Soldiers worked together to accomplish the mission.

At the end of the race the Soldiers received a medallion, water and a much needed shower. The fastest Soldier finished in close to four hours.

Spc. Steven Berg, a CH-47 repairer from Co. D and a native of Cedar Lake, Indiana, was another Soldier who competed in the race.

“If I were to do another race like this I would definitely train more for hills and mountains,” Berg said.

He said they had trained for a few months every morning leading up to the competition and they had built a fantastic esprit de corps through the exercise.

“Training really brought everyone together,” Berg said. “It gave us all a common goal and we helped each other reach it.”

Pickrell said his legs may have been dead, but at the end of the day those Soldiers who he already considered Family had grown even closer and stronger. They might not be connected by blood, but they are certainly con-nected by the army values, friendship and a giant man-made obstacle course.

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what is an aRMy faMily?

(Top): Soldiers from Co. D, 3rd GSAB celebrate the completion of of the Spartan Race at the Elysian Gangchon Resort in South Korea, Oct. 31.(Left): Soldiers from Co. D, 3rd GSAB pose together after finishing the Spartan Race at the Elysian Gangchon Resort in South Korea, Oct. 31.(Right): Spc. Malaki B. Pickrell, a CH-47 Chinook repairer with Co. D and a native of Edgewood, Texas, poses while wearing a kilt before starting the Spartan Race at the Elysian Gangchon Resort in South Korea, Oct. 31.

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Soldiers with the 2nd Sustainment Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, spent the day learning new history during a staff ride to the 2ID museum and the battlefields of Chipyong-ni, on Nov. 12.

As a part of the division, the brigade is now part of a long and storied history that helps to maintain the armistice between North and South Korea.

The brigade re-flagged its colors from 501st Sustainment Brigade, 19th Expe-ditionary Sustainment Command, to the 2nd Sustainment Brigade in July 2015, but the mission remains unchanged from the days of the Division Support Com-mand, when 2ID DISCOM provided “Warrior Support” to the Korean Peninsula.

“In 2005, the 2ID DISCOM cased their colors, and in 2015, the Division brought the ‘Champion’ brigade back on board,” said Maj. Burke Manwaring, intelligence officer, 2nd Sust. Bde., 2nd Inf. Div. Combined. “Learning the Divi-sion’s history first hand is important for the organization.”

During the battle of Chipyong-ni, Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgway who was Eighth Army Commanding General, held his ground and did not retreat against impen-etrable Chinese enemy forces. The result was the “First Victory” of the Korean War against Chinese enemy forces, since their entry into the Korean War in 1950.

“This was a pivotal battle that turned the tide towards the Armistice,” said Col. Timothy White, brigade commander, 2nd Sust. Bde, 2nd Inf. Div. Combined.

For three days, the coalition forces, US and French, were cut off from friendly forces.

“This was the first time that the American and coalition forces met Chinese forces and decisively defeated them,” said Col. William Alexander (Ret.), director 2ID museum.

From Feb. 13-15, 1951, during the battle at Chipyong-ni, Chinese forces cut off a supply route which served 4500 troops. However, the 23rd Infantry Battalion provided support through ground resupply; the Japan Logistical Command provided air drops; and, 314th Troop Carrier Group, provided ammunition, gas, rations and evacuated prisoners of war.

“The bulk of the resupply mission consisted of ammo drops,” explained Sgt. 1st

Class Mitchell Hogan, materiel management NCOIC, 2nd Sust. Bde., 2nd Inf. Div. Combined. Ground resupply was just nearly non-existent, and any re-supply conducted on the battlefield was done through attrition.”

Coalition forces held off more than 20,000 enemy forces, despite the challeng-ing terrain and inclement weather. Some wounded personnel were medically evacuated and others were treated on the battlefield.

“I was amazed by the dogged bravery of the American and French soldiers that defended that one square mile area, and the ingenious ways they sustained the battle,” said Manwaring. “That sustainment played a pivotal role in the overall outcome of the battle.”

The sustainment responsibility is to provide support and services to ensure freedom of action, extend operational reach and prolong endurance, according to Army Training Publication 4-93. The battle of Chipyong-ni tested sustainment capabilities, and the challenges were met.

“History surrounds our profession, and our division. It’s an honor to wear the [Indianhead] patch,” said White.

2nd SuStainment Brigade StrengthenS

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STORY AND PHOTOS BYSgt. 1st Class. STEPHANIE WIDEMOND2ID SUSTAINMENT BDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

(Top): Memorials donated by the coalition forces stand in front of the Chipyong-ni museum near the Jipyeong-ri train station.(Right): Soldiers from 2nd Sustainment Brigade read the inscription on one of the memorials honoring the fallen soldiers of the Battle of Chipyong-ni. The bat-tle played an important role in shaping the outcome of the Korean War, it was the “First Victory” against Chinese forces.

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thundeR inn naMed

Guaranteeing one’s health by proper nutrition is one of the vital steps towards combat readi-ness. In order to maintain the strength of its Soldiers, the Army relies on its dining facilities to provide quality and healthy meals for troops.

At the 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd In-fantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, the Thunder Inn dining facility has once again set itself apart in delivering the best dining ex-perience throughout the 2nd Infantry Division.

Brig. Gen. Brian J. Mennes, deputy com-manding general-maneuver, 2nd Infantry Divi-sion/ROK-U.S. Combined Division announced Thunder Inn as the Commanding General’s Best Dining Facility of the Year for the second year in a row during a ceremony on Camp Casey, South Korea, on Nov. 18.

“This is a great accomplishment for us,” said Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Dent, the brigade’s senior culinary management noncommis-sioned officer. “It signifies that Thunder Inn is [one of the] best dining facility on the Korean Peninsula, that we provide the best services to all Soldiers who come in.”

As a second-time winner, Thunder Inn hasn’t not only proven the quality of their Soldiers, but continued to set the example for others as well.

“I think everybody brings a little bit of some-thing to the table,” said Sgt. 1st Class Chris-topher Ornelas, a Pecos, Texas native and the facility manager assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 70th Brigade Support Battalion. “Everybody pitches in something for the common goal, to be the best and to do better for the people who eat at our dining facility.”

Their repeat accomplishment did not come easy, however, with Thunder Inn having to overcome a few challenges along the way.

“We bumped into some challenges in Korea because most of the Soldiers came straight from [Advanced Individual Training],” said Ornelas who previously served as a culinary

management NCO at a dining facility in Fort Hood, Texas. “Thankfully we had highly expe-rienced NCOs who could mold them into new Soldiers.”

Through the excellent mentorship and guid-ance of its leaders, young food service special-ists learned to hone their skills and develop themselves in the kitchen and as Soldiers.

“I was only a young private when I first got to Thunder Inn,” said Spc. Antonio Christian, a Hampton, Virginia native and culinary special-ist from 580th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment. “Lis-tening to instructions and following directions developed me personally and professionally into a better Soldier.”

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(Top): Brig. Gen. Brian J. Mennes, deputy commanding general-maneuver, 2nd Infantry Division/ ROK-U.S Combined Division poses with Sgt. 1st Class Christo-pher Ornelas, a Pecos, Texas native serving as a manager of Thunder Inn dining facility from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 70th Brigade Support Battalion, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ ROK-U.S Combined Division at Thunder Inn dining facility at Camp Casey, South Korea, Nov. 18. Mennes announced the Thunder Inn as the Commanding General’s best dining facility of the year.(Right):The Thunder Inn dining facility wins the 2nd Infantry Division, Commanding General’s best dining facility of the year award for fiscal year 2015. The ceremony was held at the Thunder Inn dining facility at Camp Casey, South Korea, Nov. 18.

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2nd CAB Soldier CompeteS in 2015 World militAry GAmeS

A women with long blonde hair walked into a taekwondo ring as she stared down an Olympian she was to face, but out of the corner of her eye she could see her 6-year-old son cheering from the crowd while holding an American flag and screaming, “Go U.S.A.”

She could feel her heart racing as she prepared to fight but, her nerves calmed as she saw her Family in the stands. She was ready.

The woman was Capt. Jessica H. Tackaberry, the public affairs officer for the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade and a native of Missoula, Montana. She competed in the taekwondo competition during the 2015 World Military Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, on Oct. 9.

Tackaberry has been doing taekwondo since she was six years old. Her Uncle Bryan and older brother did it and she begged her mom to let her participate at that young age.

She has competed since she was young and has placed at a few different national championships throughout her career. Tackaberry started competing internationally when she made the Armed Forces team in 2011.

Tackaberry said taekwondo has made a huge difference in her life. It makes her more disciplined and focused. Also, she said she knows that she can take a few hits and keep fighting and has found that hard work and determination pays off in the end. She said it’s all about your attitude.

“No matter how good you are, your attitude will decide everything,” Tackaberry said.

The All-Army Sports Program/World Class Athlete Program seems like the military’s best kept secret she said. She encourages anyone who grew up playing any sport to participate, train and give it their best shot.

“It’s an experience and opportunity that few get paid to train, compete and represent your country in front of other world military athletes is a great honor,” Tackaberry said.

At the opening ceremony of the competition she said she was so amazed and taken back by the number of competitors and countries represented.

“Standing behind the American flag was truly a moment in my military service that I will always remember and be grateful for,” Tackaberry said.

On that day, this Soldier was truly ready to fight tonight for America.

STORY AND PHOTO BYSgt. JESSE SMITH2ND CAB PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 23rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Bat-talion conducted a quarterly certification exercise throughout South Korea, Oct. 19-26.

The goal of the training exercise was to evaluate the tactical and technical proficiency of the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division’s premiere CBRNE response unit, under demanding and realistic conditions at multiple locations across the Korean Peninsula.

Six hazard assessment platoons (HAPs) and two chemical response teams (CRTs) occupied, assessed, and seized samples from three unique target locations .

The targets included a simulated biological weapons laboratory at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, a chemical weapons storage and distribution center on Camp Mobile, and a state-of-the-art Chemical/Biological training facility maintained by the Republic of Korea army.

“The training scenarios were realistic to what we might encounter as a HAP from different facilities we trained at, to the varying means of ingress and egress to reach the objectives, to the multitude of hazards we faced,” said Staff Sgt Aaron Koernor, squad leader with the 4th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Company.

During a simulated event, three UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters maneuvered through the brisk morning air over a sparsely populated area outside of Seoul. Two minutes later, the aircraft veered sharply into the headwind, as they located their landing zone during their final approach.

Intelligence from their previous missions, indicated that a large scale chemical and biological weapons production facility posed a threat to nearby citizens.

Immediately, Soldiers prepared their personal protective equipment and set up an emergency decontamination site while the leadership contacted the unit tasked with securing the perimeter.

“Practicing both air and ground movements ensures our platoons are capable of moving rapidly across the battlefield to service targets of opportunity,” said Capt. Joshua Frey, battalion plans officer, 23rd CBRNE.

As a result, the Hazard Assessment Platoons (HAPs) and Chemical Response Teams (CRTs) are required to react to the full spectrum of CBRNE threats, from suspected mustard gas to radiation and weaponized biological agents.

The complex scenarios forced leaders to consistently adapt their operations and account for changes in personal protective equipment, exposure limits to simulated radiation and Soldier fatigue.

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(Bottom Right): Soldiers with the 23rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives Battalion conducts a CBRNE Exploitation External Evaluation Exercise at the Rodriguez Live Fire Range, South Korea, Oct. 28. (U.S. Army photo by Pak, Chin-u, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S Combined Division Public Affairs Office)

(Top Right): Soldiers with the 23rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives Battalion conducts a CBRNE Exploitation External Evaluation Exercise at the Rodriguez Live Fire Range, South Korea, Oct. 28. (U.S. Army photo by Pak, Chin-u, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S Combined Division Public Affairs Office)

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coMpetency in soldieR skillsSTORY AND PHOTOS BY Cpl. CHOI YU-GANG2ID PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division Chaplain hosted the first Chaplain Assistant NCO, Soldier and KATUSA of the quarter competition at Camps Casey and Hovey, South Korea, Nov. 2-4.

Thirteen Chaplain Assistants from across the peninsula came together to compete for the title of Chaplain Assistant NCO, Soldier and KATUSA.

“It was purely a NCO developed competition. It was brought up to have the 2nd Inf. Div. Combined Division chaplains stand out from the rest of the army. Throughout the competi-tion, the competitors had the opportunity to perform basic Soldier tasks,” said Master Sgt. Ross Eastman, a native of Woodbridge, Virginia and the Division Chaplain Noncommis-sioned Officer in Charge.

During the three-day event, competitors were evaluated in five areas including pre-combat checks, physical endurance, weapons system proficiency, job proficiency and concluded with a formal board appearance.

On day zero, the competitors went through pre-combat checks and points were deducted for equipment not prepared.

On day one, the Soldiers were tested on physical endurance and weapons system proficiency in the morning and land navigation in the evening.

Some Soldiers faced difficulty in weapons system proficiency as they had to deal with weapons they never dealt with before.

“The land navigation was one of the most difficult phases for Soldiers as they were under the pressure of time limits,” said Staff Sgt. Anthony Allen, a native of Marshall, North Carolina and a brigade religious affairs non-commissioned officer with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

On the last day, the event culminated with Soldiers execut-ing a formal board appearance before a panel of four board members and board president. The competitors answered a series of scenario-based questions. They were evaluated on personal appearance, military bearing, and the ability to

(Left) Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Brian Chepey, the Division Chaplain congratulated the thirteen competitors for their hard work and awarded the top NCO, Soldier and a KATUSA on the last day of competition at 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment Chapel, Camp Hovey, South Korea, Nov. 4.

(Right) The competitors conducted a prown row, a part of warm-up exercise before performing the physical endurance at Schoonover Bowl, Camp Casey, South Korea, Nov 3.

verbally express themselves. KATUSAs could have had more difficulty as English is the second language.

“I really wanted to be the first KATUSA with Chap-lain Assistant title and I thank my NCOs and fellow Soldiers for spending their time, helping me with the training,” said Cpl. Eui-cheon, Koh, a native of Seoul and a chaplain assistant with Headquarters and Head-quarters Brigade, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Inf. Div. Combined.

The top NCO, Soldier and KATUSA were awarded the 2nd Inf. Div. Combined religious medallion for their excellent performance throughout the competition and will soon receive impact awards for their achievements.

The winners of the competition will have the oppor-tunity to compete for the upcoming Chaplain Assistant Competition which will be hosted by the 8th Army and 2nd Inf. Div. Combined.

Cpl. Lee, Seung Hwan, a Seoul native and a chaplain assistant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Com-bined Division reassembles a M249, squad automatic weapon on Camp Casey, South Korea, on Nov. 3.

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Soldiers throughout the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division paused to conduct a suicide prevention awareness ‘Stand Down’ across South Korea on Nov. 13. During the event, leaders focused on various suicide prevention methods, indicators and risk factors of Soldiers in distress and the many available assistance resources. The training reinforced Soldiers’ knowledge of suicide pre-vention by strengthening resiliency in order to enhance 2ID/RUCD’s overall mission readiness.

Senior leaders from the 2nd Infan-try Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division hosted community leaders from the Gyeonggi Province dur-ing a Korean-American Partnership Council (KAPC) working group held at Camp Red Cloud, South Korea on Nov. 6. Committed to strength-ening the ROK-U.S. alliance, the KAPC meets regularly to discuss and resolve civil-military topics through-out the Gyeonggi Province.

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Here is a great idea, if you have been looking for great work-out to kick your butt in record time and achieve various f itness goals with an old-school cast-iron tool.

The kett lebell may be your new best friend. Whether you are an athlete or a beginner, prefer cardio, weightlift ing or calisthen-ics, you can benefit from kett lebell training.

Kettlebells, f irst used in the early 18th century, have become a popular f itness tool and have great value for military tactical training, physical f itness training and general health benefits.

Kett lebell workouts are an ideal way to prepare for the Army Physical Fitness Test. Kett lebell swings and circuit-style training builds the core, builds endurance, and cardiovascular strength and f lexibility.

Combine push-ups and pull-ups with some kett lebell swings and you wil l have a great whole body workout. If you like a weightlift ing routine, you should consider kett lebells a try.

Exercises such as presses, snatches, deadlifts, squats and cleans can be done individually or combined in a group.

One of the he best ways to start training with kett lebells is to master your swing. There are dif ferent styles of kett lebell swings that serve a slightly dif ferent purpose. So, pay attention witch one you want to include in your workout and execute it correctly.

Kettlebell training offers a variety of exercises but there are some rules to fol low to ensure you stay safe and injury free.1. Be humble, start with lighter weight and work toward perfect-ing your form.2. Ask a trainer to help you with form, as you learn new exer cises.3. Take your t ime and view demos of the exercises.4. Remember to always lif t with your legs, not your back.5. Always warm up before a kett lebell workout for approximately 5 to 10 minutes.6. Lastly, practice, practice, practice.

If you need assistance with kett lebell training, feel free to contact me by phone at DSN: 730-6005 or by email at [email protected]

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Prior to coming to Korea, you like me, probably never heard of Itaewon. But, you might have heard of the many places to eat in Seoul. So, on my most recent foodgasm ad-venture, I visited Vatos Urban Tacos perched on a hilltop in the heart of Itaewon. Okay I must admit, I’ve been here several times but this time I took seven newbies with me. This place is amazeballs (my words not theirs) and appears to be one of the “in” spots judging from the constant crowds waiting outside. Now, the fact that a restaurant has a long line outside doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s delish … oh, but it is DELISH! So, after a 40-minute wait – yes we went shopping on the strip – we came back to find our table ready. Oh, for those who want to stick around there’s a heated outdoor tent area for you to stay warm while you wait. You can even order beverages. Once inside we were shown to our seats. The interior is one of an industrial feel with a hip and happening kind of vibe going on – rustic exposed finishes with wooden and metal structural elements, industrial inspired lighting fixtures, wooden floors and exposed incomplete brick walls. It really sets the stage as if you’re in a Mexican restaurant in Cali-fornia, unless you’re so hungry after the wait that you never even bothered to look around, you sat down and immediately buried your face in the menu and your beverage of choice, LOL. All items are reasonably priced. And, what we found inside was a bunch of mouth-watering deliciousness. Their dishes are inspired by the food of Mexico, Korea and Southern California and I can see and taste it. Having been to Mexico, Korea, South Cali and I’ve lived in San Antonio, I still can’t quite speak for everyone when it comes to good Mexican cuisine. But, I can speak to food that tastes really good – and Vatos is where it’s at. The menu is huge, I mean literally in actual dimensions and content. We immediately got started with the fresh corn tortillas served with a tomatillo salsa verde and roasted onion chipotle salsa. Your first basket comes with three large chips and salsa and it’s on the house. As a group we found the Baja Fish Tacos to be extremely tastyyyy. The tempura beer-battered

pollock neatly dressed with the spicy chipotle mayo, pico de gallo and apple coleslaw, left us thinking it can’t get any better than this. I also love the Braised Carnitas, Chili Lime Shrimp and Barbacoa Pork Tacos. I get happy just thinking about them. They’re said to be small but they’re like delightful little flavor bombs. They even have vegetarian/vegan tacos. Also available with 100% corn tortillas upon request. The group also enjoyed the Honey Tequila Chicken Wings. Their original recipe has a Mexican flair - they’re coated in a sweet and spicy honey tequila sauce topped with deep-fried masa battered jalapenos and served with blue cheese sauce. Let’s just say we all thought the chicken wings were finger licking good. That kind of good to where there’s one wing left and you try to wait patiently, but to see if anyone else wants it … Now for those of you who don’t know – and again I’ve been here several times and still didn’t know – Vatos is Mexican slang meaning

men or dudes. Hmmmm … who knew? So, a couple of the dudes in our group ordered the Longhorn Burger. Cooked just how you like it, I prefer medium. The all-beef patty sits beneath beer battered onion rings, cheddar cheese, garlic horseradish mayo (yummers) and house-made BBQ bourbon sauce slathered on some maple bacon – shut your mouth. And, that’s exactly what happened, once they got ahold to those burg-ers all the dudes appeared to be magically silent.

With all the great eats we needed some-thing to wash it all down with. The extensive menu doesn’t disappoint in the beverage area at all. The dudes and dudettes ranted and raved about the non-alcoholic Peach Tea, while I indulged in a “Grow a Pear” - a Passion fruit margarita with an adorning upturned pear cider. Just about everything on the menu is tasty – and I do mean everything. The starters, salads, urban tacos, burgers, burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas and drinks leave you want-ed nothing but more and you’re usually too full. So, you end up doing like me and getting something to go (I can never resist reaching into my to-go box before I get home.) I obviously could go on and on about the food and beverages at Vatos, because if you know me you know I’ve tried almost everything except for one thing the Kimchi Carnitas Fries. The word on the street is they are to die for. So, I guess I’ll have to stop back in again. Ask for John he is the ultimate gentleman and server.

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EATS IN KOREAREVIEW AND PHOTOS BY Master Sgt. KIMBERLY GREEN2ID PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Directions to Vatos Itaewon: 1, Itaewon-ro 15-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (2nd Floor) Call: 02-797-8226 Website Address: http://vatoskorea.com/en/If you have a suggestion for a restaurant review to be published in the Indianhead please email us at [email protected] or call 732-9132.

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Description/BlazonThe shield is red for Artillery. The gold potenté bend is an

adaptation of the cottised bend on the arms of Champagne. The crest alludes to World War I service in France.

BackgroundThe coat of arms was originally approved for the 52nd Artil-

lery, Coast Artillery Corps on 9 April 1921. It was redesignated for the 286th Coast Artillery Battalion and amended to delete the crest on 3 August 1944. It was redesignated for the 538th

Field Artillery Battalion on 20 November 1944. The insignia was redesignated for the 52nd Artillery Regiment and amended to add a crest on 19 December 1958. Effective 1 September 1971,

the insignia was redesignated for the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment.

Description/BlazonA Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1⁄8 inches

(2.9 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a bend potenté Or. Attached below the shield a

Gold scroll inscribed “SEMPER PARATUS” in Red letters.

SymbolismThe shield is red for Artillery. The gold potenté bend is

an adaptation of the cottised bend on the arms of Cham-pagne.

BackgroundThe distinctive unit insignia was originally approved

for the 538th Field Artillery Battalion on 29 December 1951. It was redesignated for the 52nd Artillery Regiment

on 19 December 1958. It was redesignated for the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment effective 1 September

1971.

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the birth of Jesus Christ, observed mostly com-monly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

Popular modern customs of Christmas include gift giving, completing an Advent calendar or Christmas music and 2 , and an exchange of Christmas cards, church services and a special meal.

Christmas decorations include Christmas 3 , lights, nativity scenes, 4 and wreaths.

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the U.S and in other 5 of the Western Af-rican 6 in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture.

The story of Hanukkah is preserved in the books of the First and 7 Maccabees, which de-scribe in detail the re-dedication of the 8 in Jerusalem and the lighting of the menorah.

1 celebrates what its founder called the 2 principles of Kwanzaa, consisting of what Karenga called “the best of African 3 and practice in constant 4 with the world”.

Kwanzaa 5 include a decoration mat on which other symbols are placed: corn and other crops, a candle holder kinara with seven candles, a communal cup for pouring libation and some gifts.

Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of 6

and 7 Dedication is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Hanukkah is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique candelabrum, the 8 -branched menorah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night.

Other Hanukkah festivities include playing 9 and eating oil based foods such as doughnuts and latkes.

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VOL. 52, ISSUE 12

인디언헤드

사단소식2015년 12월인디언헤드

2015년 12월

간추린 뉴스매달 영문판에는 들어가지만 한글판에는 들어가지 않는 기사들을 보면서 아깝다는 생각을 했습니다. 그래서 만들었습니다! 간추린 뉴스! 한글판에는 넣지 않았지만, 영문판에 실린 기사들을 사진으로 정리하는 지면입니다.

미 제2 보병사단장소장 시어도어 D. 마틴한국군지원단 지역대장

중령 이일수공보참모

중령 리처드 C. 하이드공보행정관

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• 제2보병사단 공식 페이스북 페이지많은 좋아요와 공유하기 부탁드립니다.

11월 11일, 캠프 레드클라우드(Camp Red Cloud)에서 제2보병시단(연합) 부사단장 브라이언 메네스가 재향 군인의 날을 맞아 연설을 하고 있다. <사진 _ 박진우 / 제2보병사단 공보처>

11월 17일, 동두천 불우한 이웃을 위해 제2보병사단 장병들이 연탄을 옮기고 있다.

10월 31일, 엘리시안 강촌에서 열린 스파르탄 레이스를 끝맞추고 항공지원대대 델타중대 장병들이 포즈를 취하고 있다.<사진 _ 제스 스미스 병장 / 제2전투항공여단 공보처>

10월 16일, 캠프 모빌(Camp Mobile)에서 열린 연합전사로드마스터 대회에서 제2여단 장병들이 험비(HUMVEE)를 밀고 있다<사진 _ 이서원 병장 / 제1기병(기갑)사단 제2여단 공보처>

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<사진 _ 박진우 / 제2보병사단 공보처>

사단소식 3인디언헤드2015년 12월

월요일, 대한민국 장병들이 우수보병기장 시험을 보기 위해 이른 아침 캠프 케이시에 있는 스쿠노버 볼에 모였다.

제1기병사단, 제2기갑전투여단, 1-9기갑대대 예하 알파 중대 (Alpha Company) 소속 로드아일랜드 주, 프로비던스 출신 보병인 마베르트 빈센츠 일병(Pfc. Malvert Vicents)은 “우수보병기장은 곧 최고를 뜻한다”고 말했다.

첫 번째 시험은 체력검정 시험이었다. 많은 장병이 쉽게 통과했지만 몇몇은 탈락하여 집으로 돌아가야 했다.

우수보병기장 시험은 그 합격률이 낮기로 악명 높다. 주로 10% 정도에 머무는 데, 그중 모든 시험을 단 한 번의 실수도 없이 통과해야 얻을 수 있는 칭호인 “트루 블루 (True Blue)”는 더욱 적다.

체력검정 시험이 끝나자마자 장병들은 독도법, 응급구조 및 무기 전문성 시험을 보기 위해 30개의 다른 시험장으로 흩어진다.

시험이 시작되고 삼 일 후, 총 677명의 장병 중 21%에 달하는 148명의 장병만이 남았다.

무기 전문성 시험은 가장 많은 탈락률을 지니고 있다. 이 시험에서 장병들은 각종 무기를 분해, 조립해야 하고 기능성 확인은 물론 간단한 수리까지 해내야 한다.

브라쉬 병장은 M4 카빈소총의 작동과 정비 시험 중 두 번째의 노고 (no-go; 탈락)를 받았다.

시험 동안 브라쉬 병장은 빠른 속도로 그의 소총을 분해 조립했다. 시험의 중반에 이르러 고장원인을 분석하고 수리해야 할 때, 그의 교관은 브라쉬 병장의 시험을 중지시켰다. 노고를 받은 것이다. 브라쉬 병장은 한숨을 쉬며 “탄창을 두드리는 것을 까먹었다”고 말했다.

시험은 금요일에 끝난다. 다음 날, 72명의 장병이 이른 아침 스쿠노버 볼에 모였다.

우수보병기장을 얻기 위해 남아있는 마지막 시험은 20km 행군과 새로 추가된 시험인 오브젝티브 불 (Objective Bull)뿐이었다. 또한, 오브젝티브 불에서 장병들은 부상자들을 후송하기 전 행하는 간단한 응급치료를 시험 본다.

브라쉬 병장은 제한시간 10분 전 행군을 끝내고 가상의 부상자에게 다가갔다. 브라쉬 병장이 부상자를 조사하고 응급치료를 하는 모습을 감

독관은 조용히 어깨너머로 지켜봤다. 모든 일이 끝났을 때, 브라쉬 병장은 부상자를 스케드코 (Skedco; 들것)에 묶고 도착선까지 100m가량 안전히 옮겼다. 감독관이 고개를 끄덕이고 합격 통보를 하자 브라쉬 병장은안도의 한숨을 내쉬었다.

시상식은 장병들이 목욕하고 옷을 갈아입고 난 후, 같은날 치러졌다. 최종적으로 71명의 장병이 우수보병기장을 수여받았다. 그중 열 명은 트루 블루다. 미8군 사령관 버나드 샴포 중장 (Lt. Gen. Bernard Champoux)이 필드로 나가 각 장병의 노고를 직접 치하했다.

71명의 장병은 그들의 친구들과 전우들이 관중석에서 내려오는 것을 가만히 바라보며 기다렸다. 전우들은 장병들의 등을 두드리고 악수를 했으며 우수보병기장을 그들의 가슴에 달아주었다.

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썬더 인, 2년 연속 2사단 최고 식당으로 선정

기장을 얻기까지

적절한 영양 섭취는 장병의 전투준비 상태를 만들어 가는 것에 가장 중요한 요소 중 하나이다. 장병들의 체력을 지속적으로 유지하기 위해 현재 미 육군은 부대식당들의 양질의 건강한 식단준비 능력에 매우 의존하고 있다.

제 210포병여단이 관리하는 ‘썬더 인 디팩’ (Thunder Inn Dining Facil-ity)은 2년 연속 취사능력과 배식능력이 제2보병사단 가운데 가장 뛰어나다는 것을 인정받았다.

2사단 작전 부사단장인 브라이언 메네스 준장 (Brig. Gen. Brian J. Mennes) 은 11월 18일 캠프 케이시 ‘썬더 인 디팩’ (Thunder Inn Dining Facility)에서 열린 시상식에서 사단장이 선정한 올해의 최고의 식당으로 제210포병여단을 호명하였다.

여단의 선임 식단관리 부사관인 크리스토퍼 덴트 중사(Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Dent)는 “이는 우리에게 자랑스러운 업적이다,” 며 “이 상은 우리 식당이 대한민국 최고의 부대 식당이라는 것을 의미하고 식당으로 들어오는 모든 장병에 대해 우리는 최고의 서비스를 제공한다는 것을 뜻한다.” 고 말했다.

2년 연속 우승자로서, 썬더 인은 그들의 장병들의 실력을 증명한 것 뿐만이 아니라, 다른 전우들에게 계속해서 모범이 되었다.

현재 식당의 관리자로 임명된 텍사스 페코스 출신의 크리스토퍼 오넬라스 중사(Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Ornelas)는 “우리 식당 전원 모두 식당을 위해 최선을 다한다”며 “식당에서 일하는 모두가 이뤘으면 하는 우리 식당의 목표, 즉 식당에 들어오는 모든 장병에게 최선의 그리고 최고의 서비스와 음식을 대접하기 위해 다들 노력하고 희생하고 있다.”고 말했다.

그들의 계속되는 승리는 물론 쉽지 않았다. 그러나 썬더 인 식당은 그들이 부딪쳐야 하는 장애들을 끊임없이 넘어왔다.

텍사스 포트 후드(Fort Hood)에서 이미 식당관리 부사관으로 일했던 오넬라스 중사는 “한국에 오면서 몇 가지 장애에 부딪혔다, 왜냐하면 대부분의 장병이 실무 주특기 훈련에서 바로 넘어왔기 때문이다.”며 “다행히도 선임 부사관들이 많이 남아있어서 신병들을 잘 가르칠 수 있었다.”고 말했다.

식당 선임들의 뛰어난 교육과, 지도력으로 어린 요리 특기 장병들은 그들의 실력을 향상할 수 있었고, 주방에서 그들 자신을 단련시킬 수 있는 장병으로 성장하였다.

햄튼 버지니아 출신의 안토니오 크리스천 상병(Spc. Antonio Christian)는 “저는 썬더 인에 들어왔을 때 어린 일병이었습니다.”며 “많은 부사관의 지시를 듣고 명령에 따랐을 때 저는 내적으로나 외적으로도 더 뛰어난 병사가 되어있었습니다.”며 말했다.

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-슈퍼 카투사라 불리는 박재완 상병, 모두에

게 인정받다

커다란 광장에 많은 미군이 절도 있는 모습으

로 대열해있다. 몇몇은 부러움과 경외심으로, 또

다른 이들은 질투심이 섞인 시선을 던지며 광장

한가운데에 서 있는 장병들을 바라본다. 이윽고

주한미군의 주축 전투부대인 미군 제2보병사단

의 사단장 마틴 시어도어 소장(Maj. Gen. Martin

Theodore)이 단상 위에 올라 장병들을 치하하

기 위한 연설을 시작한다. 그는 오늘 우수한 보

병들이 이 자리에 탄생했음을 연신 칭찬했다. 행

사는 진정한 보병만이 받을 수 있는 우수보병기

장 (Expert Infantryman Badge)의 수여식이었

다. 오늘의 주인공인 박재완 상병 역시 이 자리에

서 모두의 시선을 한 몸에 받으며 광장에 우뚝 서

있었다.

세계에서 가장 강한 군대를 꼽으라 하면 대부

분의 경우 미군이 꼭 그 후보 안에 든다. 그만큼

뛰어난 기술과 체계적인 훈련 그리고 실전으로 무

장돼 있으며 전투력과 병영문화 면에서도 타 부대

와 비교를 불허할 정도로 진보되어 있다.

이런 미군들이 하는 훈련 중에서도 합격 확률

이 10%에 미치는 어려운 훈련들이 몇 가지 있는

데, 그중 대표적인 예가 슬링 로드를 이용하여 헬

리콥터를 통해 장비를 옮기고 교두보를 확보하

는 공중강습 훈련과 보병이 지녀야 할 각종 기술

과 무기에 관련된 지식을 시험하는 우수보병기장

훈련이다.

박 상병이 소속된 중대인 제1기병사단, 제2기

갑전투여단, 1-9기갑대대 예하 알파 중대 (Alpha

Company)의 마리오 기론 상사 행정보급관(1st

Sgt. Mario Giron)은 우수보병기장에 대해 이렇

게 말한다.

“우수보병기장을 지니고 있다는 것은 그 장병

이 보병으로서 지녀야 할 모든 기술을 완벽하게

숙달했다는 뜻과 다름이 없습니다. 이 기장을 지

니고 있다는 것만으로도 그 장병의 지도자적인 자

격은 충분히 증명됐다고 봐도 좋습니다.”

거의 한 달 동안 지속한 거친 훈련을 성공적으

로 해내면서 박 상병은 올해 우수보병기장을 습득

할 수 있었던 70명의 장병 중 한 명이 될 수 있었

다. 이미 지난여름 공중강습 교육을 끝낸바, 그는

이 두 가지의 기장을 지니고 있는 몇 안 되는 카투

사 중 한 명이 되었다. 한 번도 하기 힘든 것을 두

번이나 해낸 그는 미군들 사이에서도 인정받는 카

투사가 될 수 있었다.

이에 기론 상사는 자신의 부대에서 박 상병을

카투사로서는 처음으로 팀리더에 임명했다. 미군

병사들의 지휘권을 그에게 맡긴다는 것은 그의 군

인으로서의 능력을 인정했다는 뜻이다. 기론 상사

는 지금까지도 끊임없이 박 상병에게 전역 후에도

군대에 남을 것을 종용하곤 한다고 한다.

-군대에서의 도약

박 상병이 카투사에 처음 지원하게 된 계기는

간단했다. 카투사로 복무한다면 자유시간을 얻을

수 있는 여건이 많아지기 때문이다. 그는 자유시

간을 영화감독이라는 그의 꿈을 위해 할애하려는

목적을 가지고 카투사 장병이 되었다.

그러나 기본 육군 훈련소인 논산 훈련소에서

복무하면서 그는 큰 심적 변화를 겪게 된다. 군대

에서 다른 장병들과 생활하면서, 또 여러 훈련을

함께하면서 예전에는 갖지 못했던 한국인이라는

소속감을 처음으로 느낄 수 있었다.

“특히 군가를 부를 때면 애틋한 마음이 들고

는 했어요. 비록 그때는 아직 한국어에 조금 미숙

했기에 군가를 다 이해할 수는 없었지만, 그래도

부를 때마다 속이 뜨거워지곤 했습니다. 군가에는

좋은 가사가 많잖아요. 특히 조국을 위한 그런 가

사가 많아서 더욱 가슴에 와 닿았습니다.”

논산 훈련소에서는 분대장 훈련병을, 그리고

카투사에 대한 기본 훈련을 받는 카투사 기초 훈

련소 (KATUSA Training Academy)에서는 소대

장 훈련병을 맡으면서 그는 점점 지도자의 위치

에 익숙해져 갔다. 전우들을 돕기 위해 처음 지원

하게 된 이런 지위들이 그의 자신감을 키워줬으며

단단한 전우애를 형성했다. 그는 그렇게 ‘군인’으

로서 발전해나갔다.

-군인으로서의 박재완 상병

기초 훈련을 모두 수료하고 부대 선택의 순간

이 왔을 때 박 상병은 망설임 없이 2-9보병대대를

선택했다. 2-9보병대대는 미 육군에서 가장 오래

된 부대 중 하나로 그 유구한 역사와 명성으로도

유명하지만, 카투사들 사이에는 다른 이유로 더

욱 유명하다. 흔히 가장 ‘빡센’ 부대로 알려진 부대

로 군대 생활을 편히 하기 위해서는 기피해야 할

부대라고 알려져 있다. 다른 쉬운 보직들을 선택

할 수도 있었지만, 박 상병은 가장 군인에 어울린

다고 할 수 있는 소총병에 당당히 지원했다.

“어떤 보직이든 간에 군 생활을 한다는 것은

나라를 위해서 일을 하는 거라 생각합니다. 전 신

체적으로도 건강하니깐 우려도 컸지만 전투병으

로 지원했습니다. 저희 신분이 군인인 만큼, 직업

군인은 아니지만 저는 군인으로서 지금 제가 해야

할 일은 군인다워지는 거라 생각합니다.”

그는 군인으로서, 또 카투사로서 할 수 있는 모

든 일을 다 해왔다. 장병들의 제식과 군사지식을

시험하는 보드 (Board)는 물론, 공중강습 교육을

끝내고 우수보병기장을 성취했다. 미군들에게조

차 이례적인 일이다.

“저는 절대 카투사가 미군에 비해 뒤지지 않는

다고 생각합니다. 그 생각만으로 열심히 한 것 같

습니다.”

박 상병이 이렇게 카투사 중에서도 우뚝 서게

된 데에는 그의 선임들의 역할이 가장 컸다고 한

다. 그가 우려했던 부대 여건이 안 좋을 거라는 소

문과는 달리, 화기애애한 분위기와 적극적으로 분

대원들의 단결력을 유도하며 모든 일에 앞장서는

선임들의 좋은 자세가 그를 더욱더 ‘군인다운 군

인’으로 만들어 주었다고 그는 말한다. 근래 국군

에서 추진하는 선진 병영문화의 가장 좋은 예라

고 할 수 있다.

박 상병 역시 그런 선임병과 후임병들, 그리

고 그들 전체를 관리하는 지원반장인 박정수 상

사에게 있어서 상당히 인상 깊은 카투사가 아닐

수 없다.

박 상사가 처음 박 상병을 만났던 것은 전투병

선발을 위해 카투사 기초 훈련소에 방문했을 때였

다. 그 당시 영화 군도의 제작에 참여했었다는 박

상병의 이야기가 박 상사에게는 인상 깊게 남아있

다고 한다.

“지원반장으로서는 미군들로부터 카투사가 대

단하다는 말을 들었을 때 정말 고마운 기분부터

들었습니다. 가진 능력을 유감없이 발휘해주고 보

이지 않는 곳에서도 책임감 있게 열심히 하는 모

습이 자랑스럽습니다. 이런 식으로 열심히 해서

미국과 어깨를 나란히 해서 가는 것 또한 애국심

이고 투철한 군인 정신이 아닐까 생각합니다.”

이런 박 상사의 말처럼, 조국을 위하는 박 상

병과 같은 이들이 있어 우리의 안보가 튼튼히 유

지될 수 있는 것은 아닐까! 박 상병은 자신이 군인

의 신분을 유지하는 그 날까지 ‘군인으로서 살겠

다’고 밝혔다.

<사진 및 기사 _ 병장 이서원 / 제1기병사단 제2여단 공보처>

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기획6 인디언헤드2015년 12월

"가장 기억에 남는 수학여행은?"

가장 기억에 남는 수학여행은 고등학교 1학년 때 떠난 중국 여행이었습니다. 살면서 처음으로 떠났던 해외여행이었기에 더욱더 기억에 남습니다. 중국에 도착해서 가장 먼저 들렀던 곳은 길거리 음식을 파는 곳이었습니다. 그곳에서는 전갈 꼬치, 뱀 꼬치 등 이제까지 한국에서 볼 수 없었던 것들을 팔고 있었습니다. 그때는 너무 충격적이었고 비위가 약한 저로서는 먹지 못하였는데 다시 중국에 가게 된다면 꼭 먹어보고 싶습니다. 그리고 밤에 숙소에서 마피아 게임을 했는데 아직도 기억에 남을 만큼 재밌는 추억이었습니다.

1-9기갑대대 C중대 편성부대

보급병 이병 김영하

인디언헤드가 만난 사람들

인- 자기 소개를 부탁드립니다김- 안녕하십니까, 1-9 기갑대대 지원반 선임병장 병장 김이현입니다. 14-04기이며, RSO소속으로 현재 지원반과 대대 선임병장을 겸하고 있으며, 지원반장님과 중대 선임병장들, RSO계원들과 함께 대대원의 인사 관리를 하고 있습니다. 대부분의 군 생활을 지나, 어느덧 1월 전역을 앞두고 있습니다.

인- 부대소개를 부탁드립니다김- 1-9기갑대대는 과거 2-9보병대대가 해체되고 새로 온 기갑부대입니다. 2-9보병대대와 유사한 편제를 지니고 있어 A, B중대는 소총병, C, D중대는 전차승무원으로 이루어져 있고 지원중대인J중대, 그리고 일반행정병들과 정찰병, 박격포병이 있는 본부중대가 있습니다. 올해 7월에 한국에 온 순환전투부대이며, 9개월마다 부대가 바뀌어 내년 3월경 새로운 부대가 올 예정입니다.

인- 여태까지 군대에서 가장 기억에 남는 에피소드는?김- 이번해 7월경 2-9보병대대가 없어지면서 28개의 감사장을 작성해야만 했습니다. 다른 업무들도 있는데, 갑자기 쏟아진 감사장 업무로 인해 하

루하루 힘들게 업무를 해나갔던 기억이 있습니다.곧 1-9기갑대대도 본토로 돌아가는데 후임들이 걱정입니다.

인- 부대 내에서 자신의 외모 순위는?김- 가만히 있으면 중간이라도 간다고,

외모란 비교하지 않으면 언제나 중간 정도 갈 수 있는 것 같습니다. 서로 상처만 남는 비교는 안 하고 언제나 중간으로 남고 싶습니다.

인- 하루 동안 대대 주임원사가 될 수 있다면 무엇을 할 것인가?김- 대대 카투사들을 모두 모아놓고 업무상 고충이나 건의사항이 있는지 들어보고 싶습니다. 카투사로서 본인 소대에서 차별적인 대우를 받거나 하

는 경우가 있는데, EO를 걸기는 어려운 상황에서 대대 차원에서 해결할 수 있도록 카투사들의 목소리를 듣고 싶습니다.

인- 전역 후의 계획은?김- 1월에 전역한 뒤, 설 연휴 마지막날 태국으로 떠날 예정입니다. 3월 복학 전에 두 주간, 많이 돌아다니기보다는 천천히 즐기면서

휴 양에 가까운 여행을 하고 오려 합니다. 군 생활을 정리하며 뒤돌아보고 앞으로 나갈 힘을

얻 고 싶습니다.

병장 김이현1-9기갑대대 본부중대 지원반 선임병장

1-9기갑대대 D중대

전차승무원 일병 김은총

1-9기갑대대 A중대

소총병 상병 김윤재

1-9기갑대대 본부중대

일반행정병 병장 장태훈

가장 기억에 남는 수학여행은 고등학교 때입니다. 제주도로 수학여행을 가면서 생애 처음으로 탄 비행기, 제주도의 아름다운 명소, 그리고 친구들과 숙소에서 밤새워 놀고 다음 날 버스 안에서 온종일 잤던 기억들이 공부에만 찌들었던 고등학교 학창시절 중 가장 신났던 기억입니다. 흑돼지도 먹고 힘들었지만, 한라산 등반, 섭지코지, 오름 바위, 그리고 바닷가에서 찍은 제 사진이 있는데 그것이 제 인생 샷입니다. 이런 거를 보고 있으면 벌써 제가 군대에 들어와 군 복무를 하는 것이 신기하고 수학여행 갔을 때가 엊그제 같습니다.

제가 가장 기억에 남는 수학여행은 호주에서 일주일 동안 갔던 스키캠프입니다. 슬로프에서 타는 스키가 아닌 컨트리 스키였는데, 숙소도 없고 야외에 텐트를 치고 잤으며 화장실도 땅을 파서 사용하였습니다. 그 덕분에 절반 이상의 학생이 추운 겨울 용변을 보지 못하여 일주일 동안 변비를 앓았고, 반은 희석된 물을 잘못 마셔서 배탈이 나는 일이 있었습니다. 어린 나이에 추운 텐트 안에서 자면서, 제대로 된 음식도 못 먹고 고생하였더니 평소에 편하게 지내는 것에 대한 감사함을 느끼게 해준 수학여행이라 기억에 많이 남습니다.

얼마 전에 당일치기로 "용산 개리슨"이라는 곳을 다녀왔습니다. 무성한 소문만큼이나 아주 대단한 장소였습니다. 동두천 소시민에 불과한 저에게 거대한 고가도로와 남산타워는 충격적이었습니다. 그곳에서 저는 지금까지 보지 못하였던 것들을 경험하고 좀 더 넓은 세상을 체험함으로써 기분이 새로웠습니다. 게다가 디팩까지 걸어가는 사람이 저밖에 없다는 걸 깨달았을 때가 가장 기억에 남았습니다. 기회가 된다면 다음에 또 가보고 싶습니다.

To. 재희

너랑 개인적으로 편지를 주고받은 적은 많지만 이렇게 또 군대에서 기회가 되어서 공개적으로 편지 쓰는 거는 또 처음이라 엄청나게 어색하고 새롭네. 맨 처음 카투사에 합격통지 문자를 받고 너한테 전화했을 때의 네가 좋아하던 모습을 잊을 수가 없어. 그래서 학교 끝난 다음에 기념한다고 밥도 먹고 그랬었지. 카투사가 되고 주말마다 나가서 재희랑 데이트하는 낙에 군 생활을 버텼었는데 갑자기 네가 스웨덴으로 교환학생을 가버리는 바람에 주말에 급할 게 없어졌어. 또 스웨덴이랑 시차가 7시간이나 나서 내가 PT 할 시간에 너는 잘 준비 하는게 참 슬프고 애석하지만 그래도 지금도 주말마다 영상통화하는 재미에 사는 거 같아. 처음에는 타지 생활에 힘들어하는 것 같더니, 이제 어느 정도 스웨덴 생활에 적응한 네가 너무 대견하고 자랑스러워. 스웨덴 생활 재밌고 뜻깊게 보내고 오고 한국으로 다시 돌아오면 데이트 많이 하자. 항상 보고 싶고 사랑해.

From. 승보

To. 승보오빠

오빠가 훈련소에 있을 때 편지 주고받고 많이 했는데 카투사에 들어가서부터 써본 적이 없었네. 어쩌다가 이런 기회가 생겨서 오랜만에 편지를 써 볼 수 있어서 좋다. 예전엔 거의 훈련소에 매일매일 편지 보낸 것 같았는데. 오빠가 카투사 되고 나서부터 거의 주말마다 데이트할 수 있어서 진짜 좋았어.. 근데 내가 갑자기 스웨덴을 가는 바람에 주말에 영상통화 하는 게 데이트가 돼 버렸네. 이것도 물론 좋지만! 그래도 군인인데 주말이라도 연락된다는 것에 참 감사해. 우리 벌써 1년 넘게 사귀었어. 대학교에서 새내기 둘이 만나 사귀어서 오빠가 군인이 된 지금까지 사귄다는 거 정말 신기한 거 같아! 오빠 우리 더 오래오래 예쁘게 사랑하자. 내년에 꼭 제대해서 나 꽃신 신겨주세요. 언제나 사랑하고 보고 싶어. 나 한국 돌아가면 데이트 많이 하자.

From. 재희

인디언헤드는 사랑을 싣고

이번 호의 주인공은 1-9기갑대대 C중대 편성부대 보급병 상병 최승보와 여자친구 재희양입니다.<인디언헤드는 사랑을 싣고>는 여러분의 참여로 이루어집니다. 게재를 바라시는 분은 미 2사단 공보처 카투사 메일 [email protected] 또는 732-9132로 연락주시기 바랍니다.

우리에게 익숙한 크리스마스는 바로 예

수님이 탄생하신것을 기념하는 날이다. 크

리스마스는 영어로 Christmas, ‘그리스도

의 미사’라는 뜻을 가지고 있다. 고대 영어

인 ‘Cristes’ 즉 예수님, 그리스도라는 단어

와 ‘Maesse’ 미사라는 말을 합친것에서 유

래했다고 한다. 12월 25일 이날이 성탄절로

정해지기까지에는 로마의 풍습과 깊은 관련

이 있다. 고대 로마에서는 연말이 되면 그들

의 수확의 신이었던 토성과 빛의 신을 기리

는 풍습이 있었다. 북유럽지역의 많은 사람

들이 연말이 되면 그 해의 수확을 축하하는

축제를 벌였고, 이 축제동안 사람들은 특별

한 음식을 준비하고, 집을 푸른 나무로 장식

을 하고, 노래를 부르고 선물을 주고 받았다.

이런 풍습들이 점점 크리스마스의 풍습들로

자리잡게 된것이다.

그러다가 기독교가 로마제국의 공식적

인 종교로 선포되고, 그후 크리스마스는 유

럽의 가장 큰 종욕 축제날이 되었고, 성 니

콜라스 는 선물을 주고받기의 상징적인 인

물이 되었다. 흔히 크리스마스를 Xmas라고

도 하는데, 이 전통도 초대 기독교인들로부

터 시작된것이다. X라는 단어는 그리스어로

예수님을 말하는 단어의 큰 글자다. 그래서

성스러운 의미를 가진 상징으로 자주 쓰였

다. 트리를 장식하는것은 아주아주 오래전,

크리스마스날을 기념하기도 전에 생긴 관습

이다. 고대의 영국과 로마에서는 한 겨울 동

짓날을 기념하기위해 푸른 상록수 가지를 집

에다 장식했다고 한다. 춥고 어두운 한겨울

에 푸른 나뭇가지를 장식함으로써 다가올 봄

을 기다렸다고 한다.

크리스마스 트리로는 주로 전나무나 소

나무를 쓰는데, 거기에는 얽힌 유래가 있다.

7세기경 영국의 선교사였던 성 보나파이스

가 독일의 어느 마을에서 설교를 전하고 있

었다. 떡갈나무를 신성시하던 그 마을사람들

에게 우상숭배를 해서는 안된다는 말을 하면

서 그 떡갈나무를 쓰러뜨렸다. 그러자 그 떡

갈나무가 쓰러지면서 다른 나무들을 모두 쓰

러뜨러버렸다고 한다. 그떄 오로지 넘어지

지 않았던 나무가 전나무의 묘목이었다고 한

다. 성 보나파이스는 이를 기적이라 칭하면

서, 전나무를 하나님의 나무라고 부른것에서

유래되었다.

한미 문화 교류

CHRISTMAS

크리스마스

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