JBLM Based Stryker Brigade Takes Over Rotational Mission in Korea
The 2nd Infantry Division has a new rotational brigade in South Korea:
A Stryker combat team has taken over as the U.S. Army’s rotational force in South Korea, relieving a cavalry unit in a ceremony at Camp Casey, the U.S. base closest to North Korea. The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., assumed the responsibility Friday at Camp Casey, about 15 miles from the border, replacing the 3rd Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Cavazos, Texas.
The Stryker brigade is outfitted with the eight-wheeled armored combat vehicle of the same name. The rotational force of approximately 3,500 soldiers and 1,500 prepositioned vehicles supports the 2nd Infantry Division in nine-month deployments to South Korea. The division is headquartered at Camp Humphreys, roughly 40 miles south of Seoul.
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Flag-waving, bands playing martial music, troops marching/vehicles driving in parades — theses are ALWAYS better than actual combat (gets the equipment dirty, expends costly ammunition and fuel, and, oh yeah, kills people).
And our troops undoubtedly have more than their pronouns and uniforms “squared away” … even if some of their leaders look like clowns and escapees from a freak show…