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Archive: November, 2016

ROK Minister of National Defense participates in a battlefield circulation
November 29, 2016 — Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo (center) 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... MORE

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)

Carter Welcomes Signing of Japan-South Korea Security Agreement
November 23, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a statement that he welcomes the security agreement signed between Japan and South Korea today... MORE

CFC/USFK commander cites importance of ROK-Japan information sharing agreement
November 23, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea (ROK) -- Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea commander, welcomes the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) signed today by the governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan. 대한민국, 용산기지 --연합사/주한미군 사령관 빈센트 브룩스 장군은 대한민국과 일본이 오늘 군사정보보호협정(GSOMIA)을 체결한 것을 환영한다고 밝혔다. ... MORE

Veteran’s Day ceremony pays tribute to heroes past and present
November 11, 2016 — Veteran’s Day ceremony held at the Eighth Army Memorial on Yongsan Garrison pays tribute to heroes past and present... MORE

General Vincent K. Brooks, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea speaks with war veterans attending Veterans Day ceremony at the Eighth Army Memorial, Yongsan, Republic of Korea, Nov. 11, 2016.

Transition Memo from the Secretary of Defense
November 9, 2016 — Transition Memo from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter... MORE

Combined Forces Command’s 38th Birthday
November 8, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea – Members of the Combined Forces Command came together to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the founding of Combined Forces Command, Nov. 7, in a ceremony... MORE

Officer embraces the ‘Borinqueneer’ spirit through respect for those who came before
November 1, 2016 — Even though Hispanic Heritage month came to an end in the U.S. a few weeks ago, there is one story left to be told about one Hispanic officer’s rise through the ranks. An officer whose story starts in Puerto Rico, and whose respect for those who came before him embraces the Borinqueneer spirit of commitment and perseverance... MORE

Brigadier Gen. Raul E. Escribano stands in front of the ROK-US Korean War memorial located on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan.

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