New U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea Commander Says Her Troops Ready to Support Regional Stability

Here is what the new MARFORK commander had to say recently:

The top U.S. Marine commander in South Korea has underscored her troops’ commitment to the “time-tested” alliance between the two nations and readiness to support regional stability, as the allies face new security challenges 75 years after the 1950-53 Korean War.

Maj. Gen. Valerie Jackson, head of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea (MARFORK), highlighted the allies’ ties tracing back to the three-year conflict, which broke out with North Korea’s invasion of South Korea on June 25, 1950, in a written interview with Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. (……)

Jackson, who took office earlier this month, oversees a force of about 100 personnel and facilitates regular training for U.S. Marines who are deployed from outside the country, including Japan.

South Korean and U.S. Marines stage large-scale amphibious landing exercises, among other drills, throughout the year to maintain readiness against North Korean threats.

“U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea remains dedicated to our mission and ready to support the broader Indo-Pacific strategy,” she said. “Our combined, joint, all-domain training footprint ensures readiness on the Korean Peninsula and provides flexibility to respond to regional operations.”

Yonhap

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