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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Fen. Peter Pace
Following the change of command Army Gen. Leon LaPorte, Korean Defense Minister Yoon Kwang-ung, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace and the new commander of Combined Forces Command Korea Army Gen. B. Bell shake hands. Defense Dept. photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen, U.S. Air Force Hi-Res
General Says U.S.-Korean Alliance Relevant
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2006 – The alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States is relevant and military forces are ready, but people must speak out in support of the pact, outgoing commander Army Gen. Leon J. LaPorte said here yesterday. Story
U.S.-Korea Alliance Moves Forward
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 2, 2006 – Changes that have taken place in the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance are meant to find a "better balance" in the very successful pact, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today. Story
Outgoing Commander Explains Transformation
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 2, 2006 – The Korean peninsula has seen more change since 2000 than in the previous 40 years, the outgoing commander of Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea said here.  Story
Everything Changed in General's 38-Year Career
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 2, 2006 – "Everything" in the military has changed over Army Gen. Leon LaPorte's 38-year career, the U.S. commander in Korea said here today.  Story
'Land of Morning Calm' Active at Century's Dawn
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 2, 2006 – It’s called the "Land of the Morning Calm," but the Republic of Korea is anything but calm at the beginning of the 21st century.  Story

Tank crewmen from
the 1st Battalions 72nd Armor speak with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace during a break in their Table VII tank gunnery qualifications. The general travelled to Rodriquez Range up by Korea's Demilitarized Zone to meet with the 2nd Infantry Division soldiers. Defense Dept. photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen, U.S. Air Force
Koreans Remember History as They Help Allies
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2006 – Korean army Lt. Col. Hyunmo Lee did not fight in the Korean War. But the sacrifices U.S. troops made during that war are in the forefront of his mind as he works as a coalition partner in the global war on terror.  Story
 
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Following the ceremony, Army Gen. Leon LaPorte, Korean Defense Minister Yoon Kwang-ung, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace and the new commander of Combined Forces Command Korea Army Gen. B.B. Bell salute. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen Photos: Change of Command Ceremony Korea | Photos: Korea Border Briefing | Photos: Chairman Visits U.S. Forces Korea
Army Col. Feil, commander of the 2nd Infantry Division's new Brigade Combat team briefs the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace (center) and 2nd Division Commander Army Maj. Gen. George Higgins on how his brigade is performing under the new system. Pace observed the 1st Battalions 72nd Armor as they went through training at Rodriguez Range Complex. Defense Dept. photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen, U.S. Air Force
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