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Dragon Hill Chapter NCOA
Spotlight October 2008
Paul Robinson
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Paul Robinson, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Family, Morale, Recreation and Welfare director, has served in
Korea as a Soldier and Civilian Employee for nearly 52 years. |
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In 1957, Pvt. Paul Robinson arrived at
Incheon
Port in the
Republic of
Korea. The 15-day journey across the
Pacific Ocean was the biggest adventure of his life. As a U.S. Army military policeman, Paul would see his new life unfold before him in a series of unexpected, but welcome turns. |
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Still serving more than a half century later, Paul Robinson, USAG-Yongsan Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation director, earns the Garrison's nomination for the Secretary of the Army 2008 Blacks in Government Meritorious Achievement award.
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Robinson never left
Korea. Now, more than 50 years later, he is director of the largest FMWR operation in U.S. Forces Korea. He has 530 Korean and American employees with a multimillion dollar annual budget. He also remains married to his wife of 47 years. They have three children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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In October 2008, Robinson will complete 52 years of federal service. He says he enjoys his career too much to consider retirement.
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"I feel I have a lot of contribute," he said. "I love my job and I love
Korea."
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