Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo joins the Combined Forces Command Commander Gen. Vincent K. Brooks and the Combined Forces Command Deputy Commander Gen. Leem Ho-young during a readiness inspection and observes the capabilities of the 2d Infantry Division, ROK/US Combined Division, Nov. 29, 2016. “It is always great to have the Minister of Defense visit our Soldiers 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)

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)