Gunsan’s orchestra brings holiday cheer to Air Force neighbors

The Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra brought holiday cheer to Kunsan’s Wolf Pack in the form of a U.S.-Korea Friendship Concert in the base theater at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 14, 2011. Members of both the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force joined the orchestra in song as they celebrated the special time of year together as one family working to accomplish one mission for the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Schwieters/Released)

Gunsan's orchestra brings holiday cheer to Air Force neighbors

Published Dec. 19, 2011
By Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra brought holiday cheer to Kunsan's Wolf Pack in the form of a U.S.-Korea Friendship Concert at the base theater here Dec. 14.

The various musical compositions ranged from "The First Noel" to "A Christmas Song" to "Jingle Bells" and entertained an audience which nearly filled every seat in the theater. Kunsan's theater has a maximum capacity of 500.

Members of both the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force joined the orchestra in song as they celebrated the special time of year together as one family working to accomplish one mission for the ROK.

"We had very beautiful music tonight," said Col. Scott Pleus, 8th Fighter Wing commander. "They brought us a little taste of home and we're extremely grateful, thank you."

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