ABCT commander reflects on rotation to Korea

By Courtney McBride / March 8, 2017 at 7:00 AM
A rotational deployment to the Korean peninsula was characterized by complexity and focused on readiness to "fight tonight," according to a recently departed heavy brigade commander. Col. John DiGiambattista, who until Jan. 27 commanded the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, spoke with reporters March 1 at the Pentagon. His next assignment is in the strategy, plans and policy shop on the Joint Staff. While "the complexity of the region, the terrain" often goes overlooked due to the...

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