Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, participated in the integrated commissioning ceremony for the Republic of Korea’s military academies at Gyeryongdae, South Chungcheong Province, Feb. 20, 2026.
Brunson pinned second lieutenant rank on a Republic of Korea Army officer during the event, which brought together graduates of the Army, Navy and Air Force academies for a joint commissioning for the first time in nine years, since 2017.
“To the newly commissioned officers, welcome to the profession of arms,” Brunson said. “You represent the future of our alliance, and we’re honored to serve alongside you as teammates, partners and friends in defense of...
Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, participated in the integrated commissioning ceremony for the Republic of Korea’s military academies at Gyeryongdae, South Chungcheong Province, Feb. 20, 2026.
The bravery and sacrifice of the American, French, and ROK soldiers at Chipyong-ni were instrumental in halting the Chinese advance and shifting the momentum of the war. The successful defense of this isolated outpost demonstrated that the Chinese forces were not invincible and that a determined and well-supported UNC force could defeat them.
Camp Humphreys, SOUTH KOREA – Active duty servicemembers assigned to units in South Korea are asked to complete the voluntary Living Pattern Survey and OHA Utility Expenses Survey from 1 Jan to 31 Mar.
