ROKA III Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Kim, Seung-kyum, recognized a familiar face while acknowledging the helicopter crews of 2-2 Assault Helicopter Battalion and 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion who assisted in extinguishing the Gangwon province fire on April 5 and 6.
“I remember you,” referring to Capt. Julia McKusick, Colleyville, Texas native, Company A commander, 2-2 AHB, and her assistance with a crash-landing last year.
Kim shared words of encouragement to all those involved in efforts to extinguish the blaze.
“You are the heart of the ROK-U.S. Alliance,” said Kim.
A 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division Soldier was recognized by the Pyeongtaek City mayor for a “brave deed” during a ceremony at City Hall, March 28.
Hauke, a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew chief by trade with over 3,000 hours in flight, started a question and answer session with the leaders while eating lunch.
Topics ranged from the challenges leaders face when stationed in Korea to the modernization and future of Army aircraft.
