Here is USFK Commander General Walter Sharp’s message to the outgoing United Nations Command LNO’s:

Distinguished Ambassadors and Diplomats;

Representatives of the United Nations Command Sending States;

Members of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission;

Fellow General and Flag Officers;

Honored Guests;

Thank you for joining us on this very important occasion. Today we are here to recognize the contributions of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, better known as UNCMAC – and some of its outstanding liaison officers who unfortunately will be leaving us.

Please join me in a warm round of applause for our outstanding United Nations Honor Guard and the Eighth US Army Band who are on the field today to help us recognize our departing United Nations Command LNOs.

Almost 56 years ago, on July 27, 1953, representatives from the United Nations Command, the Korean People’s Army & Chinese People’s Volunteers agreed to terms establishing the Korean Armistice Agreement.  At 2200 that evening the ceasefire in Korea halted the fighting that had raged across the peninsula since June 25th, 1950.  The Armistice agreed to on that day began a period of more than 5 decades of stability on the Korean Peninsula – stability that continues today.

This Armistice displays the continuing commitment of the United Nations Sending States to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and throughout Northeast Asia.  It is only because of this commitment, represented by those of you standing on the field, that the blessings of freedom and democracy have been able to take root in the Republic of Korea – which stands today as a beacon for those around the world who are struggling to achieve their own freedom.

Today, the Armistice in Korea continues as a framework for progress & reconciliation and remains a mechanism to settle disputes and limit misunderstandings. Thanks to the efforts of UNCMAC and its dedicated liaison officers from the 14 other Sending States, this Armistice is alive and well – and will remain so until the ultimate peace is realized on the Korean peninsula. You and your countries’ commitment are a clear signal to the DPRK this alliance stands ready to defeat any attack on freedom and democracy.

I want to personally thank you LNOs on the field, who have dedicated so much of yourselves to this noble cause while you were in Korea:

Ms. Anne Luwema representing the Netherlands;
Colonel Umberto Sanchez representing Columbia;
Mr. Thomas Bjornholm representing Norway;
Special Colonel Kom Chimklai representing Thailand;
And Colonel Kenan Onal representing Turkey – who cannot be here today.

You are all outstanding representatives of your nations’ commitment to this Armistice and your service here has been exemplary. I wish you all the best in your next assignments and hope that you do as well there as you have done for us here in Korea.

As you go back to your home countries, please tell your friends about the wonderful Korean People – and remind them of the important mission of defending peace and freedom in the Republic of Korea.

We mark this occasion with the sadness of saying goodbye to dedicated friends and allies, but we look forward to meeting the new members of the team who will surely help us in maintaining this remarkable Armistice that so many of our countrymen have worked so hard to maintain.

Until peace is declared in Korea, we will continue to rely on this Armistice as the most effective means of maintaining stability in the region. And that would not be possible without the dedicated efforts of our UNC LNOs.

Good luck to all of you and thank you for a job well done.

Thank You.  [USFK.mil]

In all seriousness does anyone know what these guy really do every day because I sure don’t?