Photo By Maj. Jonathon Daniell | Lt. Col. Marc Pelini, commander, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment...... read more read more
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea - The Deputy Commander, Combined Forces Command, Gen. Hyun-Jip Kim flew to Osan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 11 to discuss ballistic missile defense with 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.
Kim was greeted by Col. Mark Holler, 35th ADA Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric McCray on the flight line. Upon arrival, Kim and his staff toured the D Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd ADA tactical site to enhance their understanding of how the brigade is equipped and prepared to respond to adversary threats and aggression.
"When the second in command for all U.S. and Republic of Korea forces visits your footprint, it reinforces how important your mission is in the Korean theater of operation," said Capt. Christopher Walker, D Battery, 6-52 ADA commander. "The success of this unit is a true testament to the hard work of the Soldiers; they're always training and they're always ready."
Kim expressed interest on strengthening the strategic partnership between ROK and 35th ADA missile defense commands. His focus hovered around readiness, and how units can share best practices to reduce redundancy.
According to Hyong-Uk Kim, a cultural advisor assigned to 35th ADA Brigade, this was the general’s first visit to the Patriot tactical site at Osan, and members of his staff said Kim was very satisfied with the meeting.
The visit concluded with a brief exchange of gifts between Kim and Holler, a customary show of respect in the ROK when meeting someone for the first time.
| Date Taken: | 08.11.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2016 17:54 |
| Story ID: | 207636 |
| Location: | KR |
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