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YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, South Korea - Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti assumed command of the UNC, CFC and USFK, replacing Gen. James D. Thurman, who has served as commander since July 2011. (From left to right) Defense Sec. Chuck Hagel; ROK Defense Min. Kim Kwan-Jin; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey; Adm. Samuel Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command; Gen. James Thurman, outgoing commander, UNC/CFC/USFK; Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, incoming commander, UNC/CFC/USFK, render honors to the colors. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Anderson, U.S. Forces Korea PAO)
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, right, answers a question during a town hall with service members, families and civilians in Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 30, 2013. Dempsey and his wife, Deanie Dempsey, visited with over 300 military community members stationed throughout South Korea, where they spoke about the goals and challenges of the Department of Defense. (Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Luke A. Graziani)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Republic of Korea Minister of Defense Kim Kwan-jin sign a joint communique at the Ministry of Defense in Seoul October 2, 2013. Hagel met with with ROK Minister of Defense prior to the signing for the 45th security consultative meeting Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo (Released)
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, second from left, and U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left, stand with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin, second from right, and South Korean army Gen. Jung Seung-jo, his country's chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during an honor cordon at the Ministry of Defense in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 2, 2013. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sam S. Walker II (left) and retired Col. Walton H. Walker II visit the Walker Room at the Eighth Army Headquarters on Yongsan Garrison Oct. 2. Photo Credit: Pfc. Hong Sungwoo, Eighth Army PAO
Symbolizing the passing of responsibility, Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell (left), incoming command sergeant major, UNC/CFC/USFK, during a Oct. 7 change of responsibility ceremony at Knight Field.  Troxell assumed responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Mahoney (right), outgoing command sergeant major, UNC/CFC/USFK. First Sgt. Jose Santiago, United Nations Command Honor Guard (second from left) served as commander of troops.  (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Gibbons, U.S. Forces Korea PAO)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 21, 2011) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) returns to Fleet Activities Yokosuka following an underway in the 7th Fleet Area of Operations. Cowpens is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow/Released)
American and South Korean students in the first Korean National Defense University combined training course eat lunch at a Korean restaurant after a class trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Battle of Ganjal: Army's first officer to receive Medal of Honor from OIF/OEF recounts ambush
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The 2nd Infantry Division officially welcomed Soldiers of the 4th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment to the land of the morning calm Oct. 18 during a unit colors uncasing ceremony.
Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea commander, meets with Republic of Korea marines during a visit to Paengnyong-Do island, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. U.S. Army Photo/Sgt. Brian Gibbons
Hoguk River Crossing Exercise
Polish President visits JSA
Gen. Paik Sun-Yup briefs senior enlisted leaders
Gen. Paik Sun-Yup briefs senior enlisted leaders
GEN Scaparrotti tours Humphreys construction
U.S. Marines celebrate 238th Birthday
Yongsan community honors veterans
Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea commander, recognizes the dedication and hard work put forth by the ROK and U.S. civilians of United States Forces Korea during the Civilian of the Year awards ceremony at the Dragon Hill Lodge on United States Army Garrison Yongsan, South Korea, Nov. 20, 2013. U.S. Army Photo/Sgt. Brian Gibbons
U.S. ARMY GARRISON - YONGSAN (Nov. 25, 2013) - United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea commander Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti briefs more than 30 members of the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Defense Press Corps at the UNC/CFC/USFK Headquarters here Nov. 25. Gen. Scaparrotti welcomed the media to his first formal press conference since assuming command in Oct. Among the topics discussed were his priorities and the importance of the Alliance. (U.S. Army Photo by PFC. Choi, Ho Gyu // Released).