Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back visited the Combined Forces Command’s wartime command post, CP TANGO, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to observe ongoing training and assess combined readiness during Ulchi Freedom Shield 25. The visit reaffirmed CFC’s enduring role as the heart of the Alliance, where ROK and U.S. forces train, plan, and operate together to defend the homelands of the U.S. and ROK. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, Commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, welcomed the Minister and provided an operational update on UFS 25. While on site, Minister Ahn toured the Theater Operations Center, which commands and controls combined operations across all domains in defense of...
Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back visited the Combined Forces Command’s wartime command post, CP TANGO, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to observe ongoing training and assess combined readiness during Ulchi Freedom Shield 25. The visit reaffirmed CFC’s enduring role as the heart of the Alliance, where ROK and U.S. forces train, plan, and operate together to defend the homelands of the U.S. and ROK.
U.S. Forces Korea will transition to a normalized tour model starting October 1, 2025, in alignment with a Department of Defense directive to implement standard Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) tour lengths for the Republic of Korea (ROK). The shift is designed to improve force stability, enhance operational readiness, and support quality of life for service members and their families.
A sincere welcome to the new ROK Minister of National Defense, Ahn Gyu-back. The ROK-US Alliance is a cornerstone of regional stability, adapting to meet 21st century challenges while honoring our shared commitment to democracy, security, and prosperity.
