Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo, center, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Combined Forces Command commander, and Gen. Leem, Ho-young, Combined Forces Command deputy commander, observe the 2d Infantry Division, ROK/US Combined Division, counter-fire task force, which is postured to attack and destroy artillery and mortar sites in North Korea, Nov. 29, 2016. ”It is always great to have the Minister of Defense visit our troops and see the ironclad ROK-U.S. Alliance in its human form. We appreciate his support and courageous leadership," said Gen. Brooks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Harp)