Chief of Employees of the Military Gen. Randy A. George and Sgt. Maj. of the Military Michael Weimer, visited South Korea Sept. 22 to interact with Troopers, U.S. and Republic of Korea army leaders, and underscore the Military’s foremost priorities of warfighting, delivering prepared fight energy, steady transformation and strengthening the Military Career.
George is the highest-ranking officer within the U.S. Military and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Employees. He serves because the principal army advisor to the Secretary of the Military and a senior army advisor to the Secretary of Struggle, the Nationwide Safety Council, and the president.
After assembly with U.S. Forces Korea management, he was briefed on Eighth Military operations on the headquarters constructing on Camp Humphreys after which met with management and brigade commanders. Eighth Military showcased efforts in long-range fires, knowledge integration, multi-domain operations, and unmanned programs — all designed to help quicker decision-making and extra agile mission execution in help of the ROK-U.S. alliance.
George and Weimer then visited the 501st Navy Intelligence Brigade the place they engaged instantly with Troopers implementing key parts of the Military’s Remodeling in Contact (TiC) initiative. TiC focuses on near-term options to threats confronted on the evolving battlefield, enabling Military items to quickly take a look at organizational adjustments whereas integrating rising expertise to remain forward of our adversaries..
The 2 then traveled north to Camp Casey to see 210th Area Artillery Brigade items and Troopers, and met with 1st Stryker Brigade Fight Staff, 4th Infantry Division troops.
The go to additionally included an engagement with ROK Military chief of employees, Gen. Kim, Gyuha, the place George emphasised the enduring energy of the ROK-U.S. alliance.
The go to of George and Weimer to Korea underscores the enduring energy of the ROK-U.S. alliance and the unwavering dedication to regional safety and stability. Their engagements with troops, senior leaders, and Korean counterparts highlighted the significance of readiness, partnership, and shared values.
Eighth Military is the lead floor element for U.S. Forces Korea overseeing most U.S. Military forces on the Korean peninsula. The command consists of six main subordinate instructions and several other direct reporting items. Eighth Military additionally facilitates U.S. Military rotational items that come to the peninsula for scheduled deployments.
On obligation within the Asia-Pacific since 1944, Eighth Military’s enduring presence has lengthy signaled U.S. resolve to help U.S. regional allies and deterrence to potential adversaries.
For extra info, contact the Eighth Military Public Affairs workplace at usarmy.humphreys.8-army.mbx.public-affairs-office@military.mil.