Eighth Army leaders pave the way ahead during onsite

By Pfc. Jang Il-hwan, Eighth Army Public Affairs OfficeApril 25, 2016

Eighth Army leaders pave the way ahead during onsite
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Eighth Army Soldiers pose for photo at the top of Namsan Tower Apr. 19 following a foot march during a multi-day event called a "commander's on-site." During the event, Senior Leaders and their spouses conduct various informational meetings and break... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Eighth Army leaders pave the way ahead during onsite
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Eighth Army Soldiers conduct a foot march at Namsan, Seoul, South Korea Apr. 19 during a multi-day event called a "commander's onsite." During the event, senior leaders conduct various informational meetings and breakout sessions to better serve thei... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Eighth Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal (left, center), discusses Korean peninsula specific topics with his subordinates and leaders at Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, South Korea. Apr. 19. This event's major topic was about the future move of Eigh... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea - Over 150 Eighth Army Senior leaders and spouses from across the peninsula gathered to discuss various topics and issues during the two-day commander's onsite at the Yongsan Garrison's Dragon Hill Lodge Apr. 19-20.

Hosted by Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Thomas Vandal, the onsite included team-building physical readiness training (PRT), Grab & Go breakfast, briefings, discussions, and social events,

"We are counting on each of you to let us know how we can make our organization better," said Vandal in his welcome message.

During the conference, Lt. Gen. Vandal spoke in depth about his priorities: readiness, teamwork, leadership, and discipline and generated an honest dialogue about lessons learned and new ideas in order to make a difference within the command.

The onsite provided leaders with a wealth of knowledge. Topics addressed range from command climate surveys, Transformation and Relocation to Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOI) and rotational forces. In addition, leaders were briefed on the new communication guidance and the Eighth Army Blue Book.

Also present for the onsite was a guest speaker from the Republic of Korea Army Lt. Gen. Chun, In-beom. He provided information about Korean military history, which facilitated understanding among participants of the Alliance between South Korea and the United States.

Forward deployed and combat ready, Eighth Army serves as a disciplined and lethal partner of the Combined, Joint Force securing the Republic of Korea. Proud of our legacy earned with the courage and sacrifice of generations past, we remain an evolving, values-based organization strengthened through the character of our Soldiers, Civilians, and Families. Eighth Army is strong and getting stronger.

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