SEOUL, Republic of Korea — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District along with the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea cut the ribbon on a new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Fleet Activities Chinhae Oct. 7.
Rear Adm. William McQuilkin, CNFK, was the senior leader from U.S. Forces Korea at the ceremony.
“This is a real privilege for me. This project represents many good things coming together,” said McQuilkin. “First we are taking care of Sailors.”
The new facility will provide rooms for 32 Sailors built to the latest U.S. Navy standards. The design is two-plus-two, which is each Sailor will share a living area and kitchenette with another Sailor but have individual sleeping quarters.
“Second, we are increasing the number of rooms on this base in order to improve our ability to fight tonight,” said McQuilkin. “This project is a symbol of the generous host nation support the U.S. Navy receives from the Republic of Korea.”
The BEQ was funded by the Korea Ministry of National Defense and provided for the ROK and U.S. combined defense of the peninsula.
Col. Han Bong-wan, Chief of U.S. Forces Korea Construction Management Team, ROK MND, was also present at the ceremony.
“Whenever I visit here, I think that that this naval base is very beautiful and has the zest and spirit of the Navy,” said Han. “It is an honor to turn over this new BEQ that will give satisfaction and happiness to U.S. Sailors staying in this place for the defense of the Korean Peninsula.”
To officially hand over the facility, Han presented the key to the BEQ to Cmdr. Don Murray, Commander of Fleet Activities Chinhae.
Sam Adkins, Chief of Construction Division, represented FED at the ceremony.
“This shows the unique partnership in place with the Korean Government,” said Adkins. “Through host nation funding, U.S. forces are able to get much needed facilities.”
The BEQ was built by Krima Construction Corp. and designed by MM International, LLC. The project engineer was Pak Sam-kun from FED Southern Resident Office.
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| Rear Adm. William McQuilkin (center), Commander U.S. Naval Forces Korea, discusses the new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Fleet Activities Chinhae with Sam Adkins (right), Chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District Construction Division. Col. Han Bong-wan, Chief of U.S. Forces Korea Construction Management Team, Korea Ministry of National Defense looks on. (Photo by Patrick Bray) |
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| The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District along with personnel from Commander U.S. Naval Forces Korea cut the ribbon on a new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Fleet Activities Chinhae Oct. 7. The new facility will provide rooms for 32 Sailors built to the latest U.S. Navy standards. Each Sailor will have individual sleeping quarters with a shared kitchenette. (Photo by Patrick Bray) (Photo by Patrick Bray) |
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