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    Army Master Sergeant David Montes Jr. poses for a photo in front of the Far East District headquarters building, prior to his commission at the Far East District Compound in Seoul, August 31, 2018.

    David Montes Jr.: Soldier, Project Manager, and now, Chaplain candidate

    David Montes Jr. has answered a panoply of calls from Soldiers throughout his 22-year Army career. Two years ago, Montes decided to answer another, much higher call: to become a Chaplain. His decision to answer this particular call has placed him on a new path as a Chaplain candidate in the U.S. Army Reserves.
  • Photographed is the third tunnel, which was discovered on Oct. 17, 1978. (ROK Defense Newspaper Archives)

    Tunnel discovery at the DMZ, a monumental achievement by the Far East District

    Between the 1960s-1980s, North Korea dug tunnels under the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in an attempt to conduct a surprise invasion of South Korea from underground.
  • Far East District Commander, COL Christopher Crary, presents SSG Timothy Sepkoski, Southern Resident Office Quality Assurance Rep, with an end-of-service award. Upon separation from the Army, Sepkoski will join SRO as a Civilian.

    Tim Sepkoski: transitioning from boots to business shoes

    Former Army Staff Sergeant Timothy Sepkoski recently received an end-of-service award from the Far East District for his military service as a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) within the Southern Resident Office (SRO). His dedication and hard work throughout his time as a Soldier with SRO showcased how much of an asset he was to the team, which helped in securing a job during Sepkoski’s transition from Soldier to Civilian.