{
  "id": 12579498,
  "title": "New commanding general of US 2nd Infantry Division takes office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/new-commanding-general-of-us-2nd-infantry-division-takes-office",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20261007/new-commanding-general-of-us-2nd-infantry-division-takes-office"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brigadier General Robert Brown has taken up his new role as the commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division, known as the Korea-U.S. Combined Division, according to a statement from the U.S. Army. The ceremony marking the transition took place at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, located approximately 60 kilometers south of Seoul.\n\nBrown succeeded Brigadier General Jason Rosenstrauch, who had been serving as the acting commanding general since July 24. Lt. Gen. Joseph Hilbert, the commanding general of the U.S. Eighth Army, expressed his confidence in Brown's ability to lead the division. Hilbert praised Brown's experience, drive, and warrior spirit, highlighting his nickname Todd.\n\nBrown acknowledged the strength of the U.S.-South Korea alliance, stating that it was an honor to command 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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Brigadier General Robert Brown assumes command of 2nd Infantry Division.",
    "Succeeds Brigadier General Jason Rosenstrauch, who served as acting commander since July 24.",
    "Lt. Gen. Joseph Hilbert expresses confidence in Brown's leadership."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "New commanding general of U.S. 2nd Infantry Division takes office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/new-commanding-general-of-u-s-2nd-infantry-division-takes-office",
        "published": "2026-10-07T07:47:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "New commanding general of US 2nd Infantry Division takes office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/new-commanding-general-of-us-2nd-infantry-division-takes-office-12582944",
        "published": "2026-10-07T08:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}