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General Sharp's speech to the East Asia Institute - 9 July 2010

July 16, 2010 - It is definitely an honor to address the MacArthur Asia Security Initiative and the very distinguished audience here today. I have the privilege of discussing America's strongest alliance and a nation and region that is absolutely vital to American security and prosperity.

General Sharp's speech to the Association of the ROK Army July 2, 2010

July 02, 2010 - It really is very good to see so many familiar faces and friends of the Alliance. I really want to thank the Association of the Republic of Korea Army for inviting me to speak to you today. This conference gives me an opportunity to frankly share views on the future of the Republic of Korea – U.S. Alliance and the best ways for us to move forward together and strengthen it. Your views and expert opinions are especially valuable right now as both the Republic of Korea and United States Forces Korea continue to transform our efforts.

Memorial Day Honor Guard Ceremony

May 27, 2010 - Thank you so very much for being here today. Like so much that is good about America, Memorial Day began as a volunteer movement and spread across our nation. Read more...

UNC Honor Guard Ceremony IHO Departing LNOs

May 27, 2010 - Honored Guests - Thank you for being here this morning to help honor some very important members of the United Nations Command team. The United Nations Command Liaison Officers represent the commitment of the original United Nations sending states to maintaining the freedom of the Republic of Korea and enforcing the terms of the 1953 Armistice. Read more here...

Defense Analysis Seminar XV

April 12, 2010 - Good morning and thank you for inviting me to be one of the keynote speakers for the fifteenth Republic of Korea – United States Defense Analysis Seminar. Read more...

American Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting

April 06, 2010 - Thank you for having me here today; it is my privilege to speak to you today. I am grateful for the warm relations and support we get from the local business community and am especially glad to be here speaking to the American Chamber of Commerce.

Transformation Conference

April 05, 2010 - Distinguished guests. Ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and welcome to the United States Forces Korea Transformation Conference. For those of you that journeyed from the United States, thank you for making the long trip.

Farewell Ceremony for MG Jack Sterling

April 01, 2010 - Welcome to today’s farewell and Honor Guard Ceremony for Major General Jack Sterling. As the Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations, Jack has been the man who made certain that the ROK-U.S. Alliance and United States Forces Korea were always prepared to fight and win.

Statement of General Walter L. Sharp Before the House Appropriations Comittee Milcon/Veterans Affairs Subcommitte

March 24, 2010 - Statement of General Walter L. Sharp Before the House Appropriations Committee Milcon/Veterans Affairs Subcommitte 24 March 2010

Korean Military Academy, Graduating Class Visit Commander's Welcome

March 02, 2010 - Commander's welcome to the Korean Military Academy Graduating Class 2010.

Civilian of the Year Award Ceremony

November 04, 2009 - Civilian of the Year Award Ceremony recognizes excellence in service.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates' speech to U.S.-ROK Military

October 22, 2009 - Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Wednesday, October 21, 2009

MARFORK Change of Command

October 19, 2009

Commander speaks at media event held at Foreign Press Center

July 15, 2009 - Good morning. I’ve now been the commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces in Korea for a little over a year. When I took command, I established three priorities.

Commander addresses students of the Korean Military Academy

June 29, 2009 - You represent a proud Korean military tradition that has served this great nation with honor and distinction for over six decades. I have worked very closely with graduates of the Korean Military Academy in my career and you are some of the finest military officers in the world.

Commander speaks at UNC Departure ceremony to honor the remains of a Korean War Veteran

June 24, 2009 - Fifty-nine years ago, in response to the unprovoked attack by north Korea on the Republic of Korea, the United Nations sent hundreds of thousands of troops to repel the communist invasion. In the three years of bitter fighting that followed, millions of civilians and military personnel lost their lives, or were wounded in the vicious fighting.

Commander addresses the Association of the ROK Army about strengthening the ROK - US Alliance

June 23, 2009 - I am honored to be here with so many of my fellow Soldiers, to have the opportunity to see General Paik, a living hero, and to speak about the future of the ROK and US Armies.

General Walter L. Sharp delivers speech in remembrance of Memorial Day

May 22, 2009 - Welcome and thank you for joining us today to pay tribute to all of the men and women who have given their lives in service to our nation. For those of us who wear the uniform of the United States military, today has special significance.

General Sharp honors departing UNC Liaison Officers on Knight Field

May 15, 2009 - Today we are here to recognize the contributions of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, better known as UNCMAC – and some of its outstanding liaison officers who unfortunately will be leaving us.

House Armed Services Committee Statement

March 24, 2009 - For the last 56 years, since ratification of the Mutual Defense Treaty by the U.S. and the ROK, the ROK-U.S. Alliance has deterred aggression, maintained peace on the Korean Peninsula, and promoted security and stability in this vital region.
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