Ministry of National Defense Republic of Korea

CJCS Gen Won In Choul hosts Farewell Ceremony for CFC Commander

ㅇ On the morning of Tuesday June 29th , General Won In Choul, Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff held a farewell honor guard ceremony for General Robert B. Abrams, Commander, Combined Forces Command, who will be completing his tenure on July 2nd.

ㅇ Chairman Won remarked that “General Abrams poured his heart and soul into maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula and furthering the ROK·US Alliance for the past 32 months, and showed tremendous leadership during the extremely difficult circumstances of COVID-19 to maintain the utmost ROK·US combined defense posture”. He also asked General Abrams to continue to be a firm supporter of the advancement of the ROK·US Alliance.

ㅇ Furthermore, he expressed his highest praise and extended his gratitude to the “28,500 men and women of USFK for their service and dedication away from home for the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.”

ㅇ General Abrams reciprocated the sentiments by emphasizing that his “time as a member of the ironclad ROK·US Alliance was a personal honor and privilege, and full of indelible memories.” He also remarked that he is “certain this alliance will emerge greater and stronger going forward” and that no matter where he is, he would “actively support and back the Alliance.”

ㅇ General Paul J. LaCamera, former Commanding General, USARPAC will succeed General Abrams as Commander, CFC on the 2nd of July.   //End//