Lieutenant General Robert D. Harter

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As we celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, we honor the legacy of service and the international heroes whose contributions helped build the Army we know today.
Baron Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian Army officer, played a pivotal role in shaping the U.S. Army into a professional fighting force.
Volunteering to serve in the American Colonies, von Steuben became the Continental Army’s inspector general and, in 1778, authored the Army’s first official drill manual—famously known as the “Blue Book.” This manual standardized training and discipline, laying the foundation for the modern U.S. Army. His work influenced military tactics well into the 19th century.
As General Washington’s chief of staff and trusted advisor, von Steuben’s leadership and legacy remain vital to our Army’s history. After the war, he became a U.S. citizen and lived in New York until his passing in 1794. 🇺🇸🇩🇪
U.S. Army | U.S. European Command (EUCOM) | U.S. Embassy Berlin | Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe | Bundeswehr

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Last weekend, the Eighth Army Brass Band performed at the annual Hwaseong Boating Festival at Jeongok Port! The festival offered a wide variety of maritime activities including sailing demonstrations, yacht rides, and marine cable cars. The Brass Band shared a performance with performing groups and members of the local community as they led them in a parade to their final performances.
지난 주말, 미8군 브래스 밴드가 정옥항에서 열린 연례 화성 보트 축제에 참여해 공연을 펼쳤습니다! 이 축제에서는 요트 체험, 항해 시범, 해양 케이블카 등 다양한 해양 활동이 제공되었습니다. 브래스 밴드는 공연 단체 및 지역 주민들과 함께 퍼레이드를 이끌고 마지막 공연 장소까지 행진하며 멋진 무대를 선보였습니다.
Pictures by SPC Sophia Brattoli
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The Eighth Army Brass Band recently had the honor of performing at the 2025 Hwaseong World Culture Festival—a vibrant celebration of diverse cultures and languages. Through the universal language of music, the brass band transcended cultural boundaries, touching hearts and forging meaningful connections with everyone in attendance.
미8군 브래스 밴드는 최근 2025 화성 세계문화축제에서 연주할 수 있는 값진 시간을 공유했습니다. 이번 축제는 전 세계의 다양한 문화와 언어를 기념하는 생동감 넘치는 축제였으며, 브라스 밴드는 음악이라는 보편적인 언어를 통해 문화의 경계를 넘어 관객들의 마음을 울리고, 그들과 깊은 교감을 나눌 수 있었습니다.
Photos by SGT Andrew Gross.

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🇰🇷 In Honor of Korean Memorial Day (현충일)

Beneath the flag, we pause and pray,
For those who gave their lives away.
Their courage built the peace we know —
Their memory lights the path we go. ~Unknown

Korean Memorial Day, observed annually on June 6, is a deeply meaningful and solemn day in South Korea. It honors the men and women who sacrificed their lives in military service for the country, particularly during the Korean War (1950–1953) and in other conflicts and national service.

We remember. We are grateful.
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La iniciativa que comenzó el pasado viernes, brinda servicios médicos generales, odontológicos, pediátricos y oftalmológicos.