US Forces Korea Serves Roles Beyond Deterring North Korea, Commander Says

US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says

American troops stationed on the Korean Peninsula serve purposes beyond deterring North Korea, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) stated this week, stressing the need to maintain U.S. ground forces in the country to counter threats from China and Russia. Speaking at the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium in Hawaii on Thursday, Gen. Xavier […]

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