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KDVA 1st Time Annual Member Portal Raffle – Update your profile for a chance to win a $100.00 Amazon Gift Card!!

May 31, 2023 Announcement, Call For Action

KDVA 1st Time Annual Member Portal Raffle – Update your profile for a chance to win a $100.00 Amazon Gift Card!!

Login to the KDVA Member Portal and update your KDVA membership profile. You have until Saturday, July 1, 2023 to update your profile for a chance to win.

Please ensure we have the most up-to-date contact information in your member profile. This helps keep our member directory accurate and makes it easier for members to connect with other members.

6 KDVA MEMBERS WILL WIN A $100.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD.

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WHAT IS THE KDVA MEMBER PORTAL? Through this portal, members can:

Manage their personal membership profile and information.
Search the Member Directory and connect with other members as well as service members you served with in Korea.
Join or create a Common Interest Group (“Circles”) with other members who share your interests, like being stationed at the same camp, currently living in the same area, or served in Korea during the same time.
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KUSAF and KDVA Joint Message for “U.S.-ROK Alliance Memorial Week 2023”

May 27, 2023 Announcement

2023년 5월 29일

May 29, 2023

KUSAF and KDVA Joint Message for “U.S.-ROK Alliance Memorial Week 2023”

한미동맹재단과 주한미군전우회의 “2023 한미동맹 추모 주간” 공동메시지

Each time a service member dies in service to his or her country, it tears a hole in a family forever. A son or daughter, sister or brother, husband or wife, is lost to their loved ones.

군인이 국가를 위해 복무하다 우리의 곁을 떠나게 되면, 사랑하는 자녀, 형제자매, 배우자를 잃게 되어 한 가정에 영원한 상처를 남깁니다.

Some solace, though quite small, comes when that service member is remembered on occasions such as Memorial Day. Names are spoken, graves visited, memories shared. The loss is experienced all over again by those who knew the fallen, and the impact of that deceased family member or friend on the living is absorbed by younger generations who will, hopefully, continue to honor their sacrifice. At the same time, their deeds and sacrifices are honored not only by those who knew them, but by all freedom-loving people wise enough to understand that if the honored dead had not stood ready to perish, we might be living very different lives now.

현충일에 고인의 이름을 호명하고 현충원을 방문하며 추억을 공유하는 등 군 장병들을 기억하는 노력은 작은 것 같지만 큰 위로가 됩니다. 고인을 아는 사람들은 다시 한번 그들을 마음속에 되새길 것입니다. 또한 가족과 친구들은 고인의 희생을 젊은 세대가 계속해서 존중하고 이어가길 희망할 것입니다. 고인들의 업적과 희생은 지인들 뿐만 아니라 자유를 사랑하는 모든 사람들로부터 존경받을 것입니다. 고인들의 희생이 없었다면 우리는 지금과는 전혀 다른 삶을 살고 있을지도 모릅니다.

For members of the Korea-US Alliance Foundation and Korea Defense Veterans Association, we know too well of the brave sacrifice of Korean and American military members, who came together in a common cause to defend Korea. In the seven decades since the start of the Korean War in 1950, over 130,000 ROK and 36,000 U.S. service members have been killed in action in Korea.

한미동맹재단과 주한미군전우회는 대한민국 방어라는 공동의 목표를 함께 한 한국과 미국 군인들의 용감한희생을너무나잘알고있습니다.1950년한국전쟁발발이후70년동안한국군13만여명과 미군 3 만 6 천여 명이 한국에서 전사했습니다.

As the U.S.-ROK Alliance moves beyond 70 years into the future, it is even more meaningful that today marks the start of “U.S.-ROK Alliance Memorial Week” which is bookended by the U.S. Memorial Day on May 29, 2023, and the ROK Memorial Day on June 6, 2023. KDVA and KUSAF have marked this week to ask Americans and Koreans to visit Veterans’ graves in a local cemetery, attend a Memorial Day ceremony, or read an article or a chapter of a book that describes an individual tale of sacrifice while serving in Korea.

한미동맹이 70년을 넘어 미래로 나아가는 시점에서, 2023년 5월 29일 미국 현충일과 6월 6일 대한민국 현충일로 이어지는 ‘한미동맹 추모 주간’의 시작을 알리는 것은 특별한 의미가 있습니다. 주한미군전우회와 한미동맹재단은 추모 주간을 맞아 한국과 미국 국민들이 지역의 현충원을 방문하여 참전용사를 추모하거나 현충일 기념식에 참석하고, 한국에서 복무하는 동안 희생한 장병들의 이야기나 기사를 읽어 볼 것을 당부합니다.

On ROK Memorial Day at 10:00 a.m., Koreans pause to reflect on the heroes who saved their nation. As we have done in past years, KDVA asks its members and supporters to also pause at 3:00 p.m. EDT on U.S. Memorial Day to have a moment of appreciation for U.S. Korean War Veterans and Korea Defense Veterans who died while serving in Korea. (The time of 3:00 p.m. EDT will allow this observance to occur during daytime hours across six time zones.) Your act of remembrance will keep alive the spirit of those who died fighting for freedom.

대한민국은 현충일 오전 10 시에 잠시 멈춰 서서 조국을 구한 영웅들을 추모합니다. 지난 몇 년 동안 그랬던 것처럼, 주한미군전우회는 회원들과 후원자들에게도 미국 현충일 오후 3 시에 잠시 멈춰 서서 한국에서 복무 중 사망한 미국의 한국전 참전용사와 주한미군 복무장병들에게 감사하는 시간을 갖도록 당부합니다. (미국 동부 하절기 시간 오후 3시를 기준으로 6개 시간대에 걸쳐 낮 시간대에 추모 행사를 진행할 수 있습니다.) 여러분의 추모는 자유를 위해 싸우다 돌아가신 분들의 정신을 계속해서 살아있게 만들 것입니다.

함께해요 한미동맹! “Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance”

커티스 스카파로티예비역 육군 대장

주한미군전우회 회장

Curtis M. Scaparrotti

General, U.S. Army (Retired) President

KDVA

임호영

대한민국 육군대장 (예비역)

한미동맹재단 회장

Leem, Ho Young
General, ROK Army (Retired) President

KUSAF

Statement: KUSAF and KDVA Joint Message for Alliance Memorial Week 2023

U.S. Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Home is Where the Heart is

May 12, 2023 Announcement

“U.S. Military Spouse Appreciation Day:

Home is Where the Heart is”

May 12, 2023

“Home is where the heart is” are beloved words that have special meaning for military families. American Service Members for generations have found comfort and purpose in thinking about their spouses when deployed to faraway lands. Military spouses of Korean War Veterans and Korea Defense Veterans found themselves needing to be strong and take on the responsibilities of both parents: caring for children, managing the household, and providing support to the Service Member.

On “U.S. Military Spouse Appreciation Day” on May 12, 2023, the Korea Defense Veterans Association would like to say thank you to the spouses of so many of our 1.8 million Korean War Veterans and 3.3 million Korea Defense Veterans. Service Members would not have been able to fight the Korean War and continue defending South Korea without the immeasurably strong support of their loved ones. KDVA honors our spouses for their response to the call of duty.

So, from this day forward, let us remember to thank our spouses as much as we thank our Service Members. Because “home is where the heart is” is better when spouses are holding down the fort until they can be reunited with their Service Members.

Thank you, U.S. Military Spouses – for all you do!

Sincerely,

Curtis M. Scaparrotti
General, U.S. Army (Retired)

Chairman & President
Korea Defense Veterans Association

Download Letter: KDVA Message for U.S. Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2023_20230510

Announcing the KDVA Impact Scholarship Program

May 2, 2023 Announcement, Call For Action

On the 6^th anniversary of the founding of the Korea Defense Veterans Association, the Association whose mission is to support the ROK-U.S. Alliance and our Veterans is very proud to announce the KDVA Impact Scholarship Program for 2023.

KDVA recognizes the importance of education, and the role it plays in personal, professional, and economic fulfillment.

The KDVA Impact Scholarship Program provides scholarships to KDVA members and their spouses, children, grandchildren (including stepchildren) to help them attain their educational goals so they can continue contributing to the ROK-U.S. Alliance and supporting our Veterans. Scholarships are awarded only for coursework from accredited, tertiary institutions (colleges and trade schools).

Ten scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $5,000 each.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a member of KDVA or the spouse, child, or grandchild (including stepchild) of a KDVA member. Applicant can also be an Associate Member.
Applicant must be accepted into an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Applicant must be a high school graduate with a minimum of a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) (3.0 on 4.0 scale) in high school or college to apply.

Scholarship Application – due June 30, 2023

Application materials include the application form (includes a written statement of need and essay), official transcript(s), proof of matriculation at a designated accredited academic institution, and list of extracurricular activities (includes leadership and community service). The essay question is “How would you start and run a KDVA Campus Club at your school?” Application packages must be submitted no later than June 30, 2023. If you have questions, please contact us at scholarship.kdva@gmail.com.

Selection

KDVA will inform scholarship recipients by July 21, 2023.

The funds will be sent to the academic institution for documented expenses and must be used between August 2023 and July 2024. These funds may not be used for prior academic expenses.

If selected, KDVA Scholarship recipients will provide: a) a photograph and a statement for use in KDVA publications, newsletter, website, social media, and marketing materials, etc. and b) follow-up information and feedback as to how the KDVA scholarship assisted in their education for use in KDVA research and marketing.

KDVA will announce “KDVA Founding Month” other activities throughout May, so please join KDVA in celebrating our founding and the work that Korea Veterans do!

Application

10 Free KDVA Golf Entries for the MOAA Golf Charities Classic!

May 1, 2023 Announcement

Another Great Benefit of KDVA Membership!

KDVA members can play for free in the MOAA Golf Charities Classic at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, a championship course in Potomac, Md., on May 22, 2023. KDVA appreciates the chance to support this important charity event.

The first 10 KDVA members who sign up 10 new members (Regular or Associate) can play for free! Please inform your 10 family or friends to add your name under the referral question on the KDVA membership application. Please email us at contact@kdva.vet with your list of names as well. Registration ends on May 11, 2023. JOIN KDVA

KDVA will inform you once we have confirmed the 10 new members under your name.

For the past 18 years, MOAA’s golf tournament has supported the MOAA Scholarship Fund, a vital resource for students of military families. For the second year, the event will also support TMF, which assists everyone in the uniformed services and veteran communities, regardless of rank, service branch, or time served. TMF provides support in five areas: crisis relief, career transition, professional education outreach, military spouse professional development, and community outreach grants. Established in 2022, TMF’s Crisis Relief Fund provides emergency financial grants for military and veteran families who have endured a natural disaster or other crisis situation.

Korean Air is donating two free business-class roundtrip airfares to Korea, valued at $15,000, to be given away as a prize at the event.

KDVA Membership Applications

EVENT INFORMATION:

Date: May 22, 2023

Venue: TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm

10000 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, Maryland 20854

Directions: https://tpc.com/potomac/contact-directions/

Tentative Schedule:

7:30 AM – Registration, Continental Breakfast, Putting Contest

9 AM – Shotgun Start

1:30 PM – Lunch, Refreshments, Awards

3:15 PM – Winners Announced

Thanks KDVA Members for a Great ROK State Visit!

May 1, 2023 Announcement

May 2, 2023

Dear KDVA Members,

I wanted to thank you sincerely for your individual and collective contributions and support for the ROK-U.S. Alliance that you helped build. I hope you take pride and accept the gratitude expressed numerous times by U.S. President Biden and ROK President Yoon during the ROK State Visit last week.

Both Presidents stated their appreciation for Korean War Veterans, Korea Defense Veterans, and their families for defending South Korea for decades and for continuing to answer the call to duty.

President Biden welcomed President Yoon at the White House Arrival Ceremony and stated, “… over the past seven decades, our alliance has grown stronger and more capable, and the cooperation between our people, our commitment to one another has grown deeper across every aspect of our partnership.” He concluded his remarks with, “as our troops say, who still proudly serve together in the ROK to this day: “We go together’.”

In a historic speech before a Joint Meeting of Congress, President Yoon stated that, “North Korea’s surprise attack threatened the peace on the Korean Peninsula and Asia. Korea’s freedom and democracy were on the brink. At that decisive moment, the U.S. did not look the other way. Korean and American soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder and fought bravely. Tales of our heroes were written.”

Thank you for your service in Korea. Be proud of your experiences and the part you played in building this “Alliance for the Ages” … and be proud of your membership in KDVA. Own your part of KDVA and tell a friend to join us as we support the Alliance and our Veterans (https://kdva.vet/join-kdva/).

“Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance!”

Curtis M. Scaparrotti

General, U.S. Army (Retired)

Chairman & President

Korea Defense Veterans Association

Letter: KDVA Thank You to Members_StateVisit

KDVA’s 12 Star Salute to General Jung Seung Jo

April 28, 2023 Announcement

KDVA’s 12 Star Salute

주한미군전우회(KDVA) 12 성 경례

Congratulations and Gratitude for ROK General (Retired) Jung Seung Jo, President of Korea-US Alliance Foundation (KUSAF)
April 28, 2023

한미동맹재단 정승조 (예) 대장님을 위한 축하와 감사인사 2023 년 4 월 28 일

The Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) sends a heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to ROK General (Ret.) Jung, Seung Jo on his very successful term as the President of the Korea-US Alliance Foundation (KUSAF).

주한미군전우회(KDVA)는 한미동맹재단(KUSAF)에서 매우 성공적인 임기를 지내신 정승조 예비역 대장님께 진심어린 축하와 감사인사를 전합니다.

The current KDVA Chairman and President, U.S. General (Ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti, and his predecessors, U.S. General (Ret.) Walter Sharp and U.S. General (Ret.) Vincent Brooks, are very thankful for General Jung’s leadership of KUSAF, a strong and important KDVA partner that raises and provides over 95% of KDVA’s funding.

현재 주한미군전우회 이사장 및 회장이신 커티스 스캐퍼로티 미 육군 예비역 대장님과 전임 이사장 및 회장이신 월터 샤프 예비역 대장님, 빈센트 브룩스 예비역 대장님께서는 주한미군전우회 예산의 95%이상을 책임지고 있는 전우회의 귀중한 파트너인 한미동맹재단을 정 대장님께서 이끌어주신 것에 대해 깊은 감사를 표합니다.

General Sharp remarked, “General Jung has been the driving force for both KUSAF and KDVA. As a founding father of both organizations in 2017, General Jung has left an incredible legacy of supporting the ROK-U.S. Alliance and Korea Veterans. I am thankful that he helped take KDVA from a start-up nonprofit organization to a strong voice for the Alliance and Veterans.”

샤프 (예)대장은 정 (예)대장님에 대해“한미동맹재단과 주한미군전우회의 발전의 원동력이 되어주셨다”고 언급했습니다. 2017 년 창설된 두 단체의 창립멤버로서, 정 대장님은 한미동맹과 주한미군 참전용사 및 제대군인의 지지활동에 크나큰 족적을 남기셨습니다. 저는 정 회장께서 스타트업 비영리단체로 시작한 주한미군전우회가 한미동맹과 참전용사들을 대변하는 강한 발언력을 가진 단체로 성장하는데 도움을 주신것에 대해깊은 감사를 느낍니다” 라고 언급했습니다.

General Brooks stated, “I am very honored to call General Jung a longtime friend. He is revered in Korea and the United States as a leading advocate who brought together Koreans and Americans to help both countries. When the Alliance needed sound counsel to navigate North Korea issues and important Alliance topics, General Jung provided it to senior ROK and U.S. leaders. He continued providing sound counsel while serving with both KUSAF and KDVA.”

브룩스 (예)대장은 “저는 정 대장님이 저의 오랜 친구라는 것을 영광으로 생각합니다. 그는 한미 양국간의 상호지원을 위해 한국인과 미국인의 화합을 도모한 대표적인 동맹 지지자로서 양국 국민들로부터 존경받고 있습니다. 한미동맹이 북한문제와 한미동맹 이슈를 다루기 위해 건실한 조언을 필요로 할 때, 정 대장님께서는 한미 선임 지도자들에게 그 조언들을 제공해주었습니다. 그는 한미동맹재단과 주한미군전우회를 위해 근무하는 동한 지속적으로 건실한 조언을 제공하는 역할을 하셨습니다.”라고 소회를 밝히셨습니다.

General Scaparrotti concluded, “General Jung’s leadership of KUSAF has directly contributed to KDVA’s growth to over 6,000 members and 57,000 social media followers in six years. Because of the strong partnership that we have forged together, KDVA and KUSAF have been able to reach millions of people through our events, written products, activities, programs, and social media outreach.

스캐퍼로티 (예)대장은 “정 대장님이 한미동맹재단을위한해 보여준 리더십은 주한미군 전우회가 6 년간 6000 명 이상의 회원과 57000 명의 팔로워를 보유하는 단체로 성장하는데 지속적이고 직접적으로 기여하였습니다. 우리가 함께 뭉친 강력한 파트너십으로 인해 전우회와 한미동맹재단은 수백만의 사람들을 우리 행사와, 발간물, 다양한 활동 및 프로그램과 소셜미디어 활동에 끌어모을 수 있었습니다.” 라고 덧붙이셨습니다.

“We welcome our friend, ROK General (Ret.) Leem Ho-Young, as the new KUSAF President. We have worked with General Leem when he was either the Deputy Commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command or the ROK Vice Chairman of KDVA. KDVA is looking forward to working with General Leem to reach the 1.8 million U.S. Korean War Veterans and their families, over 3.3 million U.S. Korea Defense Veterans and their families, and the millions of Koreans who have fought for and defended the Alliance.”

또한 “우리는 새로운 한미동맹재단의 회장으로서 우리의 전우인 임호영 (예) 대장님을 환영합니다. 우리는 임 대장께서 한미연합사 부사령관과 주한미군전우회 부회장을 지내셨을 때 함께 했던 경험이 있습니다. 주한미군전우회는 180 만명의 한국전쟁 참전용사와 가족분들, 330 만 이상의 대한민국을 함께 지킨 주한미군 제대군인 및 가족들, 그리고 한미동맹을 지켜기 위해 싸워온 수백만의 한국인들에게 다가가기 위해 임호영 대장님과 함께하기를 고대합니다.”라고도 말했습니다.

General (Ret.) Jung, Seung Jo served as the 37th Chairman of the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest- ranking military position within the ROK military.

정승조 (예) 대장님은 한국군 내에서 가장 높은 직위인 37 대 합참의장을 지내셨습니다.

General Jung is a 1976 graduate of the Korea Military Academy where he graduated as the valedictorian of his class. Upon commissioning, he has been privileged to command in Special Forces and field army units numerous times. His notable command assignments include Commander of the 3rd ROK Special Forces Brigade in 2002, Commander of ROK 1st Division in 2004~2005, Commander of the Zaytun Division in Iraq in 2005~2006, Commander of 2nd Corps, and Superintendent of the Korea Military Academy. After he was promoted to four-star general, he commanded the First ROK Army in 2009~2010. He went on to serve as the Deputy Commander of ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command and Commander of Ground Component Command until he became the ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

정 대장님은 1976 년 대한민국 육군사관학교에서 기수 중 수석으로 졸업하셨습니다. 임관 후 대장님은 특수전 부대와 야전부대를 여러 차례 지휘하는 특권을 누리시기도 했습니다. 지휘관 임무를 맡으셨던 대표적인 부대로 2002 년 육군 특전사 3 여단장, 2004~2005 년 육군 1 사단장, 2005~2006 년 자이툰부대장, 육군 2 군단장, 육군사관학교 교장 등이 있습니다. 4 성 장군으로 진급이후, 대장께서는 대한민국 육군 1 야전군을 2009~2010 년 동안 지휘하셨습니다.

Generals Sharp, Brooks, and Scaparrotti are former Commanders of the United Nations Command, ROK- U.S. Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea. They were responsible for leading the defense of South Korea against the North Korean threat.

샤프 대장님, 브룩스 대장님, 스캐퍼로티 대장님께서는 전임 유엔사/한미연합사/주한미군 사령관이십니다. 세 분들은 북한의 위협에 맞서 대한민국을 방어하는 지휘 총 책임자이기도 하셨습니다.

KDVA’s 12 Star Salute

주한미군전우회(KDVA) 12 성 경례

“Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance”

“위대한 한미동맹을 위하여”

KDVA Thank You to General Jung_KUSAF President_20230428

KDVA Presents Letter of Appreciation to ROK President

April 25, 2023 Announcement, ROK-U.S. News

April 25, 2023

KDVA Presents Letter of Appreciation to ROK President

The Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) was honored to present a letter of appreciation to ROK President Yoon Suk Yeol at the “70^th Anniversary of the ROK-U.S. Alliance Appreciation Lunch” hosted by the ROK Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. The lunch was part of the official ROK State Visit to the United States.

General (Ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti, KDVA Chairman and President, provided remarks highlighting the great ROK-U.S. Alliance; pointed out the might of Korea Veterans who helped build the Alliance; thanked President Yoon for his leadership, especially in defending against the North Korean threat; and publicly pledged, along with KDVA’s partner, the Korea-US Alliance Foundation (KUSAF), to support the Alliance.

General Scaparrotti said that “the Alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States is irreplaceable and entrenched in the hearts and minds of Americans and Koreans. The Alliance is irreplaceable because each person in this room has invested in making the ties between our people unbreakable. I am very thankful to lead the Korea Defense Veterans Association which stands with and supports 1.8 million U.S. Korean War Veterans, 3.3 million U.S. Korea Defense Veterans, and millions of ROK Veterans and their families.”

He further thanked KUSAF for their strong support and General (Ret.) Jung Seung Jo’s leadership as KUSAF President.

President Yoon thanked KDVA, KUSAF, and the millions of Korean War Veterans, Korea Defense Veterans, and their families for defending Korea and making the ROK-U.S. Alliance so strong.

KDVA and KUSAF Joint Statement in Support of a Successful ROK-U.S. Summit

April 17, 2023 Announcement

2023년 4월 17일

April 17, 2023

성공적인 한미 정상회담 개최를 기원하고 지지하는 주한미군전우회와 한미동맹재단의 공동메시지

KDVA and KUSAF Joint Statement in Support of a Successful ROK-U.S. Summit

주한미군전우회와 한미동맹재단은 대한민국 대통령이 12년 만에 미국을 국빈 방문하여 실시되는 역사적인 2023년 한미 정상회담이 한미 동맹 70년의 역사를 확인하고 미래 동맹 70년을 향한 굳건한 이정표를 세우리라 확신하며, 한미 정상회담을 전폭적으로 지지하고 환영한다.

The Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) and Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation (KUSAF) express our full support and welcome for the historic 2023 ROK-U.S. Summit during the President of the Republic of Korea’s first state visit to the United States in 12 years. We are confident that the summit will reaffirm the 70- year history of our alliance and set a milestone for the next 70 years of our future alliance.

한미 양국 정상이 이번 정상회담을 통해, 1950~1953년 한국전쟁을 통해 피로 맺어진 한미동맹이 그 어느 때보다 공고하며 철통 같은 동맹임을 확인할 것으로 기대한다. 한미동맹은 한반도를 넘어 전 세계의 안정과 평화, 번영을 주도하는 글로벌 전략 동맹으로 진화하고 신뢰와 자유 민주주의, 인권, 법치의 모범이 되는 동맹이 될 것으로 기대한다.

The leaders of South Korea and the United States are expected to reaffirm the ironclad ROK-U.S. Alliance, forged in blood during the Korean War in 1950-1953, at this summit, highlighting its unparalleled strength. It is anticipated that the alliance will further evolve into a global strategic partnership that promotes stability, peace, and prosperity across the world beyond the Korean Peninsula, as an example of the importance of the values of trust, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

한미동맹은 북한 핵·미사일 위협이 한반도는 물론 전 세계의 평화와 안보에 심각한 걸림돌이 되고 있음을 직시하고 북한 비핵화 노력과 확장억제 공약의 발전을 기대한다.

The ROK-U.S. Alliance recognizes that the North Korean nuclear and missile threats pose a serious obstacle to peace and security not only on the Korean Peninsula but also around the world and continues to work towards denuclearization of North Korea as well as the commitment to extended deterrence.

주한미군전우회와 한미동맹재단은 대한민국 대통령의 미국 국빈방문을 통해 한미 양국 국민들이 한미동맹을 위해 지속적으로 헌신하는 한국전쟁 참전용사 및 주한미군 복무장병들의 헌신을 기억하는 계기가 되기를 희망한다.

On the occasion of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to the United States, KDVA and KUSAF hope that Koreans and Americans will express their gratitude to Korean War Veterans and Korea Defense Veterans who continue to serve the ROK-U.S. Alliance.

주한미군전우회와 한미동맹재단은 역사적인 한미 정상회담의 성공과 공고한 한미동맹을 위해 모든 지원을 다할 것이다.

KDVA and KUSAF extend full support for the success of the historic Korea-U.S. summit and the strong ROK-U.S. Alliance.

함께해요 한미동맹! “Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance”

커티스 스카파로티

예비역 육군 대장

주한미군전우회 회장

Curtis M. Scaparrotti General, U.S. Army (Retired) President, KDVA

정승조

예비역 육군 대장

한미동맹재단 회장

Jung, Seung Jo
General, ROK Army (Retired) President, KUSAF

Statement: KUSAF and KDVA Joint Message for ROK State Visit_2023.04.17