First ROK female soldiers earn coveted EIB [Image 3 of 5]

CAMP CASEY, SOUTH KOREA

10.31.2014

Courtesy Photo

2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division

South Korean army soldiers Staff Sgt. Kim, Min Kyong, right, and Staff Sgt. Kwon, Minzy, both infantryman from the Republic of Korea’s 21st Division are the first women in the ROK to earn the Expert Infantryman Badge at Camp Casey, South Korea, Oct. 23. The EIB is a grueling two-week course that has historically only been offered to males in combat arms specialties. With current policy changes and many women now filling combat roles, women are now eligible to compete for the badge. (U.S. Army photo by Pak, Chin-U, 2nd Inf. Div. Public Affairs Office)

• Date Taken: 10.31.2014
• Date Posted: 10.31.2014 00:46
• Photo ID: 1637690
• VIRIN: 141031-A-BH123-003
• Resolution: 1024x680
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• Location: CAMP CASEY, KR