Morning rehearsal on the 8th, main event on the 9th ... "Don't be startled by the gun salute sound"

Newly appointed Steven L. Allen, Commander of the 19th Support Command, United States Forces Korea.

Newly appointed Steven L. Allen, Commander of the 19th Support Command, United States Forces Korea.

View original image


[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Dongwook Park] Daegu City announced on the 31st that the United States Forces Korea 19th Support Command will hold a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 9 at the Camp Walker Kelly Parade Ground in Nam-gu.


Brigadier General Mark T. Simerly, who served as commander for the past two years, will be succeeded by Brigadier General Steven L. Allen. At the event, approximately 11 rounds of ceremonial gunfire will be fired during the rehearsal from 9 to 11 a.m. on the 8th, and again between 10 and 11 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.



In this regard, the US Forces Korea stated, "We hope local residents in the surrounding area will not be startled by the sudden ceremonial gunfire," and added, "Thorough preventive measures are being implemented to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)."


This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.

© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.

Today’s Briefing