New commanding general of US 2nd Infantry Division takes office
U.S. Brig. Gen. Robert Brown has assumed duties as the new commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division/Korea-U.S. Combined Division, the U.S. Army unit in Korea said Wednesday. A ceremony marking the assumption of command was held at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, about 60 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the 2nd Infantry Division. Brown assumed the command from Brig. Gen. Jason…
Brigadier General Robert Brown has assumed command of the 2nd Infantry Division/Korea-U.S. Combined Division, the U.S. Army unit stationed in South Korea, according to the division. A ceremony marking the transition took place at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, approximately 60 kilometers southeast of Seoul, reported the 2nd Infantry Division.
General Brown succeeded Acting Brigadier General Jason Rosenstrauch, who had been serving as the acting commander since July 24. Speaking at the event, Lt. General Joseph Hilbert, the commander of the U.S. Eighth Army, emphasized the importance of preparing for potential conflict on the Korean peninsula. He expressed confidence in General Brown's leadership abilities, praising his experience, determination, and warrior spirit.
General Brown acknowledged the strength of the U.S.-South Korean alliance, expressing it as an honor to lead this renowned division. The 2nd Infantry Division/Korea-U.S. Combined Division remains the sole permanently forward-stationed U.S. Army unit in South Korea.
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