CFC Deputy Commander talks ballistic missile defense with 35th ADA

By Capt. Jonathon DaniellAugust 18, 2016

Ballistic missile talk
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Gen. Hyun-Jip Kim, deputy commander, Combined Forces Command, toured the D Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment tactical site, Aug. 11 at Osan Air Base, South Korea. The purpose of his visit was to learn more about the capabili... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Welcome to Osan
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Col. Mark Holler, 35th ADA Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric McCray welcome Gen. Hyun-Jip Kim, deputy commander, Combined Forces Command to Osan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 11. Kim and members of his staff toured one of the Patriot tactic... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Looking up
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Col. Marc Pelini, commander, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment talks Patriot capabilities and equipment with Gen. Hyun-Jip Kim, deputy commander, Combined Forces Command at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 11. The meeting provide... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea - The Deputy Commander, Combined Forces Command, Gen. Hyun-Jip Kim flew to Osan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 11 to discuss ballistic missile defense with 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.

Kim was greeted by Col. Mark Holler, 35th ADA Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric McCray on the flight line. Upon arrival, Kim and his staff toured the D Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd ADA tactical site to enhance their understanding of how the brigade is equipped and prepared to respond to adversary threats and aggression.

"When the second in command for all U.S. and Republic of Korea forces visits your footprint, it reinforces how important your mission is in the Korean theater of operation," said Capt. Christopher Walker, D Battery, 6-52 ADA commander. "The success of this unit is a true testament to the hard work of the Soldiers; they're always training and they're always ready."

Kim expressed interest on strengthening the strategic partnership between ROK and 35th ADA missile defense commands. His focus hovered around readiness, and how units can share best practices to reduce redundancy.

According to Hyong-Uk Kim, a cultural advisor assigned to 35th ADA Brigade, this was the general's first visit to the Patriot tactical site at Osan, and members of his staff said Kim was very satisfied with the meeting.

The visit concluded with a brief exchange of gifts between Kim and Holler, a customary show of respect in the ROK when meeting someone for the first time.