YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea –
U.S. President Barack Obama visited more than 1,500 service members
and their families, expressing appreciation for their service to the
Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance at Collier Field House here Apr. 26.
Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, Combined Forces
Command, U.S. Forces Korea commander and U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim
introduced the president to the crowd gathered inside the field house.
“It is good to be back to Yongsan Garrison!” President Barack Obama
told the crowd gathered at the field house. “All of you have helped keep
this Alliance the linchpin of security and stability in the Asia
Pacific.”
He arrived in Seoul, South Korea on Friday during his tour of the Asia-Pacific Region.
President Obama's trip to Seoul also included a visit to the War
Memorial of Korea, and a visit to the Combined Forces Command (CFC) with
Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye at the UNC/CFC/USFK
headquarters.
“This Alliance is special, forged on the battlefield, and it has been
fortified by the common values and mutual respect of our peoples,” the
president said. “The United States and Korea are more than allies – we
are friends. And this foundation of trust and security and stability
that allows both our nations to thrive economically and socially is made
possible by the service and sacrifice of every one of you – our
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and diplomats. You are the tip of
the spear on freedom’s frontier.”
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