Combined Forces Command welcomed its 32nd deputy commander, Gen. Kim Sung-min, during a ceremony hosted by CFC Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in Pyeongtaek on Thursday.
The ceremony featured honors from both nations, including a salute battery, the playing of the national anthems of the Republic of Korea and the United States, and ceremonial support from the CFC Honor Guard and United Nations Command Honor Guard. Senior leaders from the ROK and U.S. militaries attended to mark the occasion.
“Gen. Kim joins a command that is disciplined, united and ready,” Brunson said. “Our combined team trains and prepares every day to deter aggression and, if necessary, fight and win. That is the strength of this...
09.11.2025 | PYEONGTAEK, KR |
Story by Eun Chong Kim
Combined Forces Command welcomed its 32nd deputy commander, Gen. Kim Sung-min, during a ceremony hosted by CFC Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in Pyeongtaek on Thursday.
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.
