Cmdr. Jeremy Ewing, CFA Chinhae participates in the ceremonial ball game

Cmdr. Jeremy Ewing, CFA Chinhae participates in the ceremonial ball game

by Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae
U.S. Navy
June 29, 2019

Cmdr. Jeremy Ewing, Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a NC Dinos game in commemoration of the 69th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. CFAC Color Guard and Sailors were joined by ROK navy sailors as well as Korean War veterans in attendance.

"We're honored to participate in this ceremony that celebrates the incredible contributions of our veterans who fought so valiantly to secure freedom and democracy in Korea 69 years ago."

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