Once we reached the gate, a South Korean soldier came on the bus to check all of our passports before giving us permission to proceed. No pictures were allowed, especially as we got closer to the gate. At low tide it would be possible for someone to walk across. Our guide told us that across the water the land we saw was North Korea. The closer we got the more barbed wire and sentry boxes we saw along the roadside. We had a 90-minute trip north of Seoul to reach the perimeter of the border. The 38th Parallel was established as the dividing line for the country at the end of World War II when Japan lost the territory and the Allies took charge of the south, while Stalin was given the north as a reward for joining the Pacific war in its final days. As we had learned through lectures on board, the Korean War raged from 1950 – 1953 and even though a cease fire was effected, the South Korean President never signed a peace treaty so, technically the war has never ended. The purpose of the symposium is so we are proficient in it, the same or better than our civilian counterparts.Uncovering Secret Tunnels and Signs of Peace at the 38th ParallelĮarly one morning we assembled for our tour of Korea’s Demilitarized Zone and the Third Tunnel at the 38th Parallel. "The training is cutting edge, it's the latest technology, the way to do things. "Part of being effective is being up to date," said Owen. The attendees of the symposium have gained new knowledge, refined the skills they have and received confidence in their abilities. “It is the 65th Medical Brigade’s privilege to host subject matter experts from across the United States, as well as healthcare teams from the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, as we continue to build on the legacy of this strategically important event,” added Zimmerman. The combined experience of these instructors is something that has helped further the strength of the Medical Corps here on the peninsula. The alliance between the United States military and the Republic of Korea makes the symposium the major success that it has come to be. In such a way it strengthens the alliance, finds common ground and makes everyone a little more comfortable working together." We are presenting what we do, as they present what they do well to us. "Some of our courses are being presented by our ROK partners as well. Benjamin Owen, lead coordinator for the training symposium. "Our ROK partners are brought on post and embedded in class with our local soldiers, going through the same training," said Lt. Each with keynote speakers, lecture oriented classes as well as training focused continued education credits. There are seven different fields of study focused on during the symposium. are well trained and informed on all practices and procedures. The 38th Parallel Healthcare Training Symposium helps to ensure that all of the Medical Corps. “This 71st iteration offers educational tracks for behavioral health, dental, medical, veterinary, administrative and enlisted Service Members, civilian and contractor personnel across the peninsula.” Dave Zimmerman, commander, 65th Medical Brigade. “As we convene this year’s 38th Parallel Healthcare Training Symposium, we honor the purpose and intent of its founding members,” said Col. Attendees were able to recertify and complete continuing education credits. Healthcare professionals came together from across the peninsula of South Korea to share behavioral health, dental, medical and veterinary knowledge between the U.S. Army Garrison, South Korea, October 25th through 29th, 2021. 65th Medical Brigade hosts annual 38th Parallel Healthcare Training SymposiumĬAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea - The 65th Medical Brigade hosted the 71st annual 38th Parallel Healthcare Training Symposium on U.S.
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