June 10, 2025
KDVA Celebrates 81st Eighth Army Founding Day on June 10, 2025
The Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) proudly honors the U.S. Eighth Army on the occasion of its 81st Founding Day.
Since June 10, 1944, the Eighth Army has stood as a powerful symbol of strength and resolve, beginning in the Pacific during World War II and continuing today on the Korean Peninsula. Millions of U.S. Soldiers and KATUSAs (Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army) have served together under the Eighth Army’s banner — fighting in the Korean War, defending the Republic of Korea, and protecting the security of Northeast Asia.
Today, the Eighth Army remains a dynamic force in the defense of South Korea and a cornerstone of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. As a former Commander of United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, I am very proud of the U.S. Army’s longstanding commitment and strength in this part of the world that is vital to America’s national interests.
KDVA’s mission is to support the ROK-U.S. Alliance and honor our Veterans. Recognizing and standing with the Eighth Army are essential to fulfilling this mission. We encourage our members, supporters, and all who value peace and security on the Korean Peninsula to join KDVA in thanking our Soldiers.
We are, “Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance”!
Robert B. “Abe” Abrams
General, U.S. Army (Retired)
Chairman & President
Korea Defense Veterans Association
KDVA membership is free at https://kdva.vet/join-kdva.
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