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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Geer, right, 7th Air Force director of engineering, speaks to Army U.S. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United States Forces Korea commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Bergeson, 7th AF commander, about the requirements to fund new and updated chapel facilities at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2017. The Osan chapel is one of the oldest and most outdated in the Air FoTeam Osan’s population has grown significantly over the years, driving efforts to obtain funding to build new facilities for thousands of members of Team Osan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo) 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) 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) U.S. Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command commander, right, and Shunsuke Takei, Vice Parliamentary Ministry for Foreign Affairs, left, cut a cake during the United Nations Day 71st Anniversary Celebration in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2016. The event was staged by the United Nations Command-Rear, which has been located at Yokota since 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released) Members of the Yokota Air Base Honor Guard prepare to present the colors during the United Nations Day 71st Anniversary Celebration in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2016. United Nations Day commemorates the anniversary of the United Nations Charter in 1945 and has been celebrated as UN Day since 1948. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), S.D., takes off Oct. 25, 2016, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The aircraft is deployed in support of the U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez/Released) BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 24, 2016) Korean flag-holders present various United Nations (UN) flags during the 71st annual UN Day ceremony. The United Nation Day ceremony is held every year to honor those who died serving in the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jermaine M. Ralliford) BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 24, 2016) Brig. Gen. Michael M. Russell Sr., deputy assistant chief of staff of U.S. Forces Korea, lays a wreath during the 71st annual UN Day ceremony. The United Nation Day ceremony is held every year to honor those who died serving in the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jermaine M. Ralliford) BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 24, 2016) Members of a Busan youth choir sing during the 71st annual UN Day ceremony. The United Nation Day ceremony is held every year to honor those who died serving in the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jermaine M. Ralliford) A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer deployed from Andersen Air Base, Guam, performs a low pass at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2016. The Lancer had just conducted its closest flight to the North Korean border ever. The B-1 is the backbone of the U.S. long-range bomber mission and is capable of carrying the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)
A Republic of Korea air force F-15K Slam Eagle taxis off the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2016. Several fighter aircraft, including the F-15K, escorted a B-1B Lancer deployed from Andersen Air Base, Guam, to Osan after a mission flying the B-1 closest to the North Korean border ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo) A formation of two B-1B Lancers deployed to Andersen Air Base, Guam, and four F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, fly over ROK skies Sept. 21, 2016. The flight was the closest a B-1 has ever flown to the border between the ROK and North Korea. The B-1 is the backbone of the U.S. long-range bomber mission and is capable of carrying the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory. (Republic of Korea air force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Kim, Kyeong Ryul) UNC/CFC/USFK Honor Guard render military courtesies during the 21-gun salute honoring the fallen heroes during the Memorial Day ceremony on Knight Field, May 26. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Choi, Woo Hyuk/Released) Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander, tours the Joint Security Area during a visit to the DMZ, May 12. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Russell Youmans, Command Photographer) Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander, meets with Korean soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division of the ROK Army, during a visit to the DMZ, May 12. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Russell Youmans, Command Photographer)
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, the new United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander and Gen. Lee Soon-Jin, chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff receive a briefing at OP Ouellette inside the DMZ. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Russell Youmans, Command Photographer) Service Members of the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea render a salute during a repatriation ceremony on the Knight Field, April 28. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Choi, Woo Hyuk/Released) Service members from across the peninsula came to Seoul to participate in the Korean Ministry of National Defense’s Taekwondo camp. The three-day program is part of the Good Neighbor Program which seeks to foster cultural understanding and good relationships between American and Korean military forces. Today 20 Soldiers earned the Expert Field Medical Badge at Warrior Base near Panmunjeom, South Korea. Congratulations to all of the Soldiers who volunteered to make themselves better by participating in the event! For high-resolution photos, check out Eighth Army's Flickr album at https://www.flickr.com/photos/8tharmy/albums/72157665385840553 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 03, 2016) Capt. Lee Dong-hee, the commanding officer of ROKS DOKDO (LPH-6111), Brig. Gen. John Jansen, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Battalion and Vice Adm. John Nowell, the commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 stand with Republic of Korea (ROK) Sailors during USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) visit to Busan. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 and is visiting Busan as part of a regularly scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Jermaine M. Ralliford/RELEASED)
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, incoming commander of United Nations Command, Combined Force Command and U.S. Forces Korea, addresses soldiers, civilians, and family members during a change of command ceremony on Knight Field, April 30. 160303-N-WT427-031 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 03, 2016) Republic of Korea (ROK) Sailors wave U.S. and ROK flags as USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) pulls into ROK Fleet base. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 and is visiting Busan as part of a regularly scheduled port visit (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Jermaine M. Ralliford/RELEASED) BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 03, 2016) A Republic of Korea (ROK) Sailor waves the U.S. and ROK flags as USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) pulls into ROK Fleet base. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 and is visiting Busan as part of a regularly scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Jermaine M. Ralliford/RELEASED) BUSAN, South Korea – Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, speaks to guest and media during a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening its headquarters in Busan, Feb 19. “We are where we belong, shoulder-to-shoulder with the Republic of Korea Navy,” said Read Adm. Byrne. (Photo by Sgt Russell O. Youmans, Photographer to the Commander) PYENOGTAEK, South Korea – Leaders from Pyenogtaek City Council, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Humphreys and KORAIL cut a ribbon during the railhead opening ceremony on Camp Humphreys, Feb. 17. By moving into less congested southern areas, US forces will improve readiness, efficiencies, and further enhance its partnership with local communities. (Photo by Spc. Benjamin Pollhein, Camp Humphreys Visual Information Bureau Photographer)
PYENOGTAEK, South Korea - Maj. Gen. Theodore D. Martin speaks to guest and media during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the railhead opening on Camp Humphreys, Feb 17. To posture forces in support of U.S. and Republic of Korea national interests on the Korean Peninsula, both governments agreed to consolidate U.S. Forces Korea into two enduring hubs south of Seoul near the cities of Pyeongtaek and Daegu. (Photo by Spc. Benjamin Pollhein, Camp Humphreys Visual Information Bureau Photographer) OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Four United States Air Force F-22 “Raptor” fighter aircraft fly over Osan, South Korea, demonstrating the capabilities of the ROK-U.S. Alliance, Feb. 17. During his brief remarks, Gen. Jeong, Kyeongdoo, Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff remarked that ‘the combined air operations flight carried out today by our two air forces projected dignity and authority from the ROK-US alliance and the international community.’ OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. Seventh Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy and Lt. Gen. Lee, Wang-kuen, ROK Air Force Operational Commander, speak to Korean and international media at Osan Air Base after the US Air Force F-22 “Raptor” flight. “The ROK and U.S. combined Air Forces remain ready to deter North Korean threats, and are postured to defeat them with the strength of our combined air combat capability,” Lt. Gen. Lee said. Soldiers from Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Artillery Regiment unload an AN/MPQ-65 Patriot radar set from a C-17 cargo plane at Osan Air Base, Feb. 8, as part of a rotational deployment. The rapid deployment of a Patriot to the ROK demonstrates the readiness and extensive capabilities of U.S. forces as well as its commitment to maintain stability and security on the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)
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