주한미군 제2보병사단 신임 사단장에 토마스 밴들 소장이 부임했다.
주한미군 제2보병사단은 24일 캠프 케이시 인디언 헤드 필드에서 전임 에드워드 카돈 소장과 신임 토마스 밴들 소장의 이취임식을 했다고 밝혔다.
이취임식에서 카돈 소장은 맡은 임무에 충실하고 사단에 지원을 보낸 장병들과 동맹군 및 지역사회에게 감사를 표했다.
카돈 소장은 “전사사단의 강점은 제2보병사단을 지원하는 미군 장병과 카투사 및 가족, 대한민국과 미국민들에서 나온다”며“저희 사단과 육군 및 한미동맹을 휘해 헌신적인 노력에 감사드린다. 한, 미 양국의 국가의 부름에 응하고 국가를 위해 봉사하여 주셔서 감사하다”고 말했다.
신임 밴들 소장은 “지난 63년에 걸쳐 미 제2보병사단은 한반도의 안보에 한부분을 담당해 왔다"며 "우리는 대한민국과 미국 사이 가장 강력하고 가장 오래 지속된 동맹을 발전시키고 유지하는 임무를 갖고 있다”고 말했다.
밴들 소장은 미2사단 가족과 좋은 이웃들과의 관계에 촛점을 맞추면서 한미동맹을 혁신적이며 실제적 및 강한 연합 훈련을 통해 강화할 것임을 다짐했다.
2nd Infantry Division welcomes new commander
CAMP CASEY, Korea – The 2nd Infantry Division conducted a change of command ceremony June 24 on Indianhead Field, Camp Casey to bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon and welcome Maj. Gen Thomas S. Vandal.
During the ceremony, Cardon thanked his Soldiers, his allies and the community for their hard work and support to the division.
“The strength of the Warrior Division is our U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers, their Families, and the many outstanding U.S. and Korean civilians who support the 2nd Infantry Division,” said Cardon. “Thank you all for your dedicated service to the Warrior Division, the Army, and the great ROK-U.S. Alliance. Thank you for answering the call to duty and serving the nation, both the United States and Korea. Know that your country is proud of your service and appreciates your sacrifice.”
"To our ROK Army partners – I am especially excited by our advances in combined training, interoperability and advancing combined operational concepts from Soldier through Division level,” said Cardon. “Your vision, courage, passion, dedication to duty and professionalism are inspiring, and I see continued greatness as we grow even more capable together in the future.”
“To our ROK Community partners, we are stronger than ever,” said Cardon. “No two nations enjoy the close bonds we share. We are grateful for all that you do for the Warrior Division. For decades your efforts and generosity have helped ensure that our Soldiers and families are welcomed here in the land of the morning calm.”
After inspecting his new troops and accepting the division’s colors from Cardon, Vandal vowed to maintain the division’s level of readiness and continue to build on the relationship forged with the division’s ROK allies over the last 60 years.
“Over the last 63 years, the 2nd Infantry Division has been a part of security on the ROK Peninsula, and we remain committed to maintain and enhance one of America’s strongest and most enduring alliances – between the United States and the Republic of Korea,” said Vandal.
Vandal affirmed his desire to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance through innovative, realistic, tough combined training, while also focusing on 2ID Families and being good neighbors with the surrounding Korean community.
“We will continue to strengthen our combined capabilities to provide for the security of the Korean Peninsula and stability of the region,” said Vandal. “Our priorities will not change and remain directly linked to the U.S. Forces Korea and the alliance’s objectives. We will continue to ensure that our readiness and ability to ‘Fight Tonight’ is never compromised.”
Lt. Col. Charlone Stallworth, the 2nd Infantry Division assistant chief of staff, prepares to begin the 2ID Change of Command Ceremony at Indianhead Field, Camp Casey on June 24. The division said farewell to Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, the commanding general for the last 21 months, and welcomed Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal who took command of the division during the ceremony.
Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, 2nd Infantry Division incoming commanding general, Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson, 8th Army commanding general and Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, 2nd Infantry Division outgoing commanding general await the arrival of the colors during the 2ID Change of Command Ceremony at Indianhead Field, Camp Casey on June 24. The division said farewell to Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, the commanding general for the last 21 months, and welcomed Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal who took command of the division during the ceremony.
Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal addresses the crowd after inspecting his new troops and accepting the division’s colors during the 2ID Change of Command Ceremony at Indianhead Field, Camp Casey on June 24. The division said farewell to Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, the commanding general for the last 21 months, and welcomed Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal who took command of the division during the ceremony.
Gen. James D. Thurman, U.S. Forces Korea commanding general, welcomes incoming 2nd Infantry Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal’s wife Doreen during the 2ID Change of Command Ceremony at Indianhead Field, Camp Casey on June 24. The division said farewell to Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, the commanding general for the last 21 months, and welcomed Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal who took command of the division during the ceremony.
Republic of Korea Army Gen. Kwon On-sung, Combined Forces Command deputy commander, Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, 2nd Infantry Division commanding general and Gen. James D. Thurman, U.S. Forces Korea commanding general, pose for a photo after the 2ID Change of Command Ceremony at Indianhead Field, Camp Casey on June 24. The division said farewell to Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, the commanding general for the last 21 months, and welcomed Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal who took command of the division during the ceremony.
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