Hi, as our apartment looks a little bit like a disco right now, I thought that I could make a video specifically on LED grow lights, so you know which one is the best for you and your plants. Before we start, I wanted to let you know that this video is part 3 of a series on grow lights, so if you want to learn more about this topic, I really recommend that you check out this link right here, where you will find all of the episodes. But now let's get to LED grow lights. So what is an LED grow light? LED stands for light emitting diode, and the way that they work is when we supply an electric current to LED chips, which are these ones right here, the current goes through a semi-conducting material, and that is the diode, which then will produce light. So as you can see, LED is a solid state lighting, which is different to other kinds of light bulbs that produce lighting using electrical filaments. The solid state lighting makes LED lights last longer and make them a more efficient choice for lighting. LED lights also have a low heating output, which comes really useful when we are growing plants inside our homes. Now let's look at the options that you have when it comes to LED grow lights, and the factors that you should look at so you can pick the best one for you and your plants. As you may know, there are many options out there when it comes to LED grow lights, and there are some factors that I think we should consider when getting our light. Now for this video, I'm going to share the factors that I consider when picking my LED grow light, and I'm going to show you examples of grow lights that I've used with my plants and I really like. The first thing that we should think about is color. So just to remember, plants use light to power photosynthesis. And photosynthesis is the process that plants use for the production of carbohydrates that then they will use to grow. So light is really important when it comes to plant growth. Now, related to the color of the light, the part of the light spectrum that has the most impact on plant growth and photosynthesis is called PAR. This stands for photosynthetic active radiation. So the more light source emits light that falls into the PAR spectrum, the better this light will be for your plants growth. Now, as you can see, we have many colors in the PAR spectrum, from blue to red, with yellow and green in between. Each of these colors of light will impact your plant differently. Although your plants can use all of the colors in the PAR spectrum for the production of carbohydrates, blue and red are the ones that will be used most efficiently by your plants. And this is where our first LED grow light option comes to mind. And this is the ones that come in blue and red. You can find different combinations of blue and red LED grow lights. And this mostly refers to the ratio. So you will have grow lights that have more blue than red and vice versa. You can also find grow lights that come just in red or just in blue. So if you want to go for this type of grow light, the way that you decide is by looking at your plants and what they need. Generally, blue light will help with foliage growth, so leaves, and also with seedlings. Whereas red light will generally help with flowering. So depending on the plant that you have, and where she is in terms of her growth, you will decide which color to provide. If your plant is about to flower and needs some light, you may want to invest in a grow light that has more red than blue. And if you want to encourage foliage growth, you may want to invest in one that has more blue than red. Now, although these grow lights are very good for our plants, they have some disadvantages when it comes to indoor gardening. The first one is the color that they produce. So as you can see, my wall here looks blue and red and kind of purple. So if you don't like that for your house, you may want to go for another kind of LED grow light. Another thing that we should consider with these ones is that as I said, this one's focused on blue and red color. And even though blue and red are the colors that are most efficiently used by our plants, they will be missing other colors in the light spectrum. So for example, orange has been proven to have an impact on the taste of basil. So depending on what plant you have and what are the things that you want to provide for her, you may want to consider other colors in the light. Which takes me to the other option in terms of color, and this is full spectrum LED grow light. So full spectrum LED grow light will emit a percentage of all colors within the par spectrum. But the light will look white to the human eye. Now, the ratio of the colors of this full spectrum grow light may also differ from light to light. So you will find full spectrum LED grow light that fall more into the cooler side of the spectrum. So they will have percentages of all colors within the par spectrum, but will form more under the bluish side of the spectrum. And then you will also find some other full spectrum LED grow lights that will have a little bit more of the red and warmer side of the spectrum. The light will still look white to the human eye, but make sure that you look at the spectrum that the light is providing. That way you make sure that you know exactly which colors you're providing for your plant. Some of the advantages that come with a full spectrum LED grow light is that they emit a light that is white, and it is not so hard on the human eye. The second advantage of the full spectrum LED grow light is that you will get a percentage of all colors within the par spectrum, which is really great because you know that you're providing the blue and red that your plant needs, but also some other colors within the spectrum that will be useful for your plant's growth. Okay, let's talk about shape. In terms of shape and form, you will see that you also have many, many options. And this is because of where we have our plants. If you think about it, we have our plants all around the apartment in different areas, in different positions, in different places. So different shapes and forms will help you differently depending on your plants, how many you have, how you want to provide the light. So let's talk about some of these. First is an LED grow light that has a spotlight fixture. So as you can see, I have two friends right here. They need lots of light. And right on top, right there, I have a spotlight fixture light. This is a Soltec Solutions full spectrum LED grow light, and it has proven to be super good for my plants. I really love it. And another thing is that it looks so pretty. So let me just show you how it looks now. So this is a corner space of our bedroom where we read and things like that. And as you can see, I have the two friends right there and the spotlight fixture light right there. This means that this light is going to be pointing down, and you basically focus the light, as you can see, on the friends. So the spotlight fixture grow light is going to be great if you want to focus light on one or two plants, or just on a space, an area that is like really well defined. So as you can see here, I also have a peace lily and I also have my hopefully healing sterlitzia here. So yeah, the light is being provided to all of these ones here, and also these ones here. I also talk about Sunsea full spectrum LED grow light as a spotlight fixture. This one is really good because you have the full spectrum and you can actually attach it to your lamps around the house and then just point your lamp towards where you have the plants. So you have a spotlight fixture and you can provide the light to a specific area. Grow lights can also come in the shape of a tube or a band like this one right here. This is the plant spectrum LED grow light. So this is the one that has a little bit more of a natural tone when it comes to the white that it produces. So it's really, really nice. And another thing is the shape here. So you can either place this one on a table or a shelf just like this vertically. And this is perfect when you have, for example, plants that are on the wall or just place vertically someplace in your house. So you can just place the grow light like this and it's going to be, the light is going to be directly at them in a vertical form. Another way that you can use this type of grow light is horizontally. So you can hang it from the ceiling and actually the company that produces the plant spectrum has all of the tools that you need to also hang it is super easy. So in this way, if you have plants more on a horizontal kind of surface then this light can also be very good to just provide the light from above. The last form or shape that I can share with you that I use in my house with LED grow light is the Gooseneck LED lamp. This one's can come with one or more grow lights. For example, this one right here, it has four grow lights. And it is very useful for me because it's very flexible. So you can just move the light as it is best for your plants. As you can see here, I use these four grow lights to illuminate three of my boxes right here. And most of these lights come with a clipper like this one. So you can clip it to your shelves or your table. And then just accommodate the light as you wish. Which is also very useful. We have many boxes like this and many plants around the boxes like here. So yeah, that one can be also a very good choice. Okay, you guys, so we talked about color, shape. Now let's talk about the housing of the light. Which is very important when it comes to longevity and just the quality of your grow light. So why is the housing important? Let me explain. When you look at your LED grow light, you will see the LED chips. And on top of those LED chips, you will see generally a phosphor layer. For white light, this layer will be either orange or yellow. As we use our LED grow light, the LED chip will become hot. And if it becomes too hot, this will cause the phosphor layer to melt. And of course, as you may know already, this is not good for the longevity of your light. So we want some kind of material or structure that prevents the LED chips from becoming too hot. And there are different ways that we can do this. One way is to add a blower or a fan. But this will consume lots of energy. The other way to prevent our LED grow lights and specifically the LED chips from becoming too hot is passive cooling. And passive cooling can be done with the use of thermal conductive materials. And this is when we start thinking about the housing of your lamp. The housing is basically this right here. So what houses the actual grow light? And it can be made out of different materials. Some lower quality LED grow lights will come with plastic housing. This is not the best material because it doesn't act as a cooling material. So what are some materials that can be good for the housing to prolong the life of our LED lights? For example, the plan spectrum grow light right here. The housing is made from aluminum. Which is great because it is a thermal conductive material which means that the aluminum is going to absorb the heat from my lamp. And this will help me prevent the overheating of my LED board. Here we also have the stancy grow light and the housing for this one is also made out of a thermal conductive material. This one is made out of ceramics which is also very good in terms of passive cooling. So always look at what materials the company uses for the housing of the grow light and this will tell you a little bit more about how long your light is going to last. Now, many of you have asked me whether we can use regular LED lights as grow lights for house plants. And this is a very good question. I can tell you the answer is yes and no. So if you want to learn more about this I made a video just answering that question and you can check it out over here. Also, if you're watching this video as it just came out I have very exciting news for you. This coming Tuesday I'm launching my first course ever and this course is actually going to be on light for house plants. So if you want to check it out I hope that you're there for the launch. The link is going to be in the description and yeah, I hope that you join us over there too. And that's always I will see you in the next one. Okay, ciao.


Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to today's Changer Responsibility Ceremony. Today, Command Sergeant Major Walter E. Tagalacune will relinquish responsibility of the United Nations Command, Republic of Korea, and United States Combined Forces Command, and the United States Forces Korea to command Sergeant Major Jack H. Love as a senior enlisted advisor of the commands. Today, the command is especially pleased to welcome all distinguished visitors, senior civilians, and military leaders past and present. Thank you all for being with us here today. Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the arrival of the official party. It remains standing for the rendering of honors, the invocation, advancement of the colors, and the plane of the Republic of Korea and the United States National Anthems. The United States Forces Korea Command Chaplain Colonel Chul W. Kim. Almighty God has been a canal for your sovereign worship. We give you honor and praise for your grace and mercy that we experience each day. We offer you special thanks as we witness on the milestone in UNC, CFC, and USFK. The change of responsibility between Command Sergeant Major Tagalacune and Command Sergeant Major Love. We thank you for these two great leaders in our formation. Authentic professionals who epitomize character, servant leadership, and self-deserve us to our nation. Command Sergeant Major Tagalacune's wife Caroline and their children as they transition to another chapter of life. Guide them with a grace that is bigger than fear, anxiety, and the unknown combined. Command Sergeant Major Love, your spirit of wisdom and knowledge to provide even greater service to our formation. Let your will be known to him and be done through him. May his tenure be a blessing to our soul. Bless his wife Cindy and their children as they continue to sacrifice for our nation. Keep all the forces in Korea safe and strong to proudly preserve peace in the land of morning come. In your mighty and holy name, amen. Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the United Nations Command, the Combined Forces Command in the United States Forces Korea, flowers are now being presented to Mrs. Caroline Tagalacune. She is presented with the bouquet of red roses as a token of affection and thanks for the support she has shown the Republic of Korea and the United States soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, guardians, civilians, and families of the command. Red roses signify the bonds of loyalty and affection between the service members and families and to signify our sorrow at their departure to be remembered and missed. Also on behalf of the command, we extend our warmest welcome to Mrs. Cindy Love. She is presented with the bouquet of yellow roses welcoming her to the Union. Yellow is the color of new beginnings and symbolizes her arrival. In time Cindy's rose buds will blossom as will her relationships with the service members and their families. Ladies and gentlemen, General McCammer will now join Command Sergeant Major and Mrs. Tagalacune for the award presentation. The citation reads, The distinguished service medal is presented to Command Sergeant Major Walter Tagalacune for exceptioning meritorious service from 1 February 2019 to 25 March 2022 while serving in various positions of increased responsibility over a 36 year career culminating as a Command Sergeant Major of the United Nations Command Combined Forces Command in United States Forces Korea Command Sergeant Major Tagalacune's stalwart leadership, relentless pursuit of excellence, and inspired vision contributed significantly to mission accomplishment. Command Sergeant Major Tagalacune's honorable and distinctive contributions to the defense of this nation reflect great credit upon him, United States Forces Korea, and the United States Army. Signed Joseph M. Martin, General Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. At this time Mrs. Tagalacune will be presented with the Outstanding Public Service Award. The citation reads, The Outstanding Public Service Award is presented to Mrs. Caroline D. Tagalacune. Mrs. Caroline Tagalacune distinguished herself by outstanding public service and in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the United Nations Command Combined Forces Command in United States Forces Korea from February 2019 to March 2022. During this period Mrs. Tagalacune served relentlessly and caring for over 28,000 service members and their families. Mrs. Tagalacune's efforts enhanced both the morale and personal readiness during one of the most challenging periods on the peninsula since the Korean War. As such Mrs. Tagalacune's contributions are not only enormous and expansive, they are also unique in the history of family readiness programs. Mrs. Tagalacune's unique substantial and significant contributions bring great credit upon her and the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Mrs. Caroline Tagalacune reflect great credit upon herself, the Department of Defense. Given this 25th day of March 2022, signed Paul J. La Camera, General, U.S. Army, commanding. Ladies and gentlemen, today we also recognize Command Sergeant Major Tagalacune as he soon will transition into the Army for life ranks after 36 years of faithful service to our nation. For his sacrifice, the United States Army presents him with a small token of appreciation. This includes the United States flag, a certificate of appreciation signed by the President of the United States, the soldier for life retiree pen, and a certificate of retirement for having served faithfully and honorably in the armed forces for the United States of America, signed by the Army Chief of Staff, General James C. McComble. Ladies and gentlemen, because no soldier can succeed without his family, General La Camera is now presenting Mrs. Tagalacune with a certificate of appreciation signed by the Chief of Staff of the Army in gratitude for her many years of devoted support to her husband so that he could support our nation. Throughout history, military forces have carried a banner or other emblem to serve as a symbol of unity and strength. Today this time on our tradition continues. The change of responsibility is a simple yet traditional event that is rich with symbolism and heritage. The key to the ceremony is the passing of the colors. The very soul of a military unit is symbolized in the colors under which it fights, for they represent not only the lineage and honors of the unit, but also the loyalty and unit of its soldiers. The custodian of the colors is the command sergeant major, who is a senior enlisted soldier in the unit and principal advisor to the commander. On June 25, 1950, North Korea breached the 38th parallel, invaded South Korea and rolled back the lightly armed Republic of Korea Army and conservedly forces towards their capital of Seoul. Two days later, on June 27, 1950, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 83, calling for UN member states to furnish assistance to the Republic of Korea to repel the North Korean armed attack. Determining that a more coordinated and collective security effort was necessary, the Security Council passed Resolution 84 on July 7, 1950, which called for the establishment of a unified command under the leadership of the United States with the authority to operate under the UN flag. The establishment of the United Nations Command in Tokyo on July 24, 1950 marked the first time in history that a multinational force unified under the auspices of the United Nations and met the challenge of wrongful aggression. This command became the home for all members providing military forces and other assistance. Throughout the course of the war, 22 UN member states made significant contributions to restore international peace and security in the Republic of Korea. These included combat forces, medical aid and humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of the Korean people during and after the war. With the formal cessation of hostilities in 1953, UNC became the executive agent charged with enforcing and maintaining the provisions of the Korean Armistice Agreement. In November 1978, Combined Forces Command replaced UNC as the Alliance Operational Warfighting Command. However, the United Nations Command has remained committed to its unique role as the guardian of the terms of the Armistice until an effective and enduring mechanism is established, which will ensure a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. At this time, General Akamera, Command Sergeant Major Tagalacud and Command Sergeant Major Love will move on to the field for the UNC change of responsibility and passing of the colors. Effective March 25, 2022, Command Sergeant Major Jack H. Love assumes responsibility in the duties of the Command's Senior Enlisted Leader for United Nations Command, signed Paul J. LeKamera, General U.S. Army Commanding. The Rock U.S. Combined Forces Command, CFC, was established on November 7, 1978 and replaced UNC as the Alliance's Operational Warfighting Command. CFC is a separate, binational military command that takes its mission, policy, guidance and direction from the Rock U.S. Military Committee. In Armistice, CFC plans, prepares and trains to maintain the strong combined defense of the Rock. In the event of facilities, CFC would command approximately 700,000 designated Rock and Augmentation American Forces and provide a coordinated defense through its combined ground, air, naval, marine, special operations and information operations component commands. CFC is the heart of the Rock and U.S. Alliance and reflects the mutual commitment of the Republic of Korea and the United States to maintain peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. Effective March 25, 2022, Command Sergeant Major Jack H. Love assumes responsibility in the duties as the Command's Senior Enlisted Leader for the Combined Forces Command, signed Paul J. LeKamera, General U.S. Army Commanding. United States Forces Korea was established on July 1, 1957. USFK is a joint force headquarters which serves as the organizational foundation for the U.S. military commitment to the Rock. USFK is a subunified command of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with a primary mission to ensure U.S. forces stationed in Korea are combat ready as a central pillar of the Combined Deterrent. In the event of facilities, USFK would enable the Combined Forces Command and the Combined Defense of the Rock. Major USFK units include the U.S. Eighth Army, U.S. Air Forces Korea, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, U.S. Marines Forces Korea and U.S. Special Operations Command Korea. USFK forces continue to serve on the forward edge of freedom in Korea as the physical manifestation of America's ironclad commitment to security and stability in the Republic of Korea, the region, and to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Effective March 25, 2022, Command Sergeant Major Jack H. Love assumes responsibility in the duties as the Command's Senior Enlisted Leader for the United States Forces Korea, signed Paul J. LeKamera, General U.S. Army Commanding. Ladies and gentlemen, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea Commander, General Paul J. LeKamera. Good morning, Anya Shimnika. Excellencies, representatives from the diplomatic corps, fellow general officers, flag officers, senior enlisted leaders, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, guardians, and civilians of the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea. Thank you for joining us. Honor Guard, you look sharp. Eighth Army Band, superb as always. To the J3 crew who put this together, bravo Zulu. I want to thank all the family members represented here today by Carolyn and Cindy. Thank you. They know what it's like to lead and sustain a family through a long and demanding military career. Please join me in a round of applause for them. This is a special day for the TAG and LOVE families, the United Nations Command, members, and the ROC-U.S. Alliance. It's my distinct honor to preside over this event. The ceremony signifies the change of responsibility for this subunified command. There's a lot to talk about. I could go on for a really long time, although Sergeant Major TAG has threatened a one-hour speech, so I won't cut into his time. But no, you really don't hope I do. Look, I know the deal.  It's really about Sergeant Major TAG, and we'll hear from him in a few minutes. First, I need to thank him for his exceptional service, three-plus years of duty here in Korea, and for a 36-year trailblazing career. Today, we also welcome our new senior enlisted leader to our ranks, Sergeant Major LOVE. Sergeant Major TAG assumed responsibility on February 1st, 2019, and he never looked back. He got to know his people, then got down to business, and the results speak for themselves. He led and advised through unusually tough times of America's presence here in Korea. Consider what has defined Sergeant Major TAG's tenure. He was there for our personnel during the challenging period of the Special Measures Agreement. He was there for us during intense North Korean provocations. He's been here for us during COVID. He's provided a steady hand and superb example. And it was always with the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, guardians, and civilians foremost in his mind. Sergeant Major, your military expertise and support has made a lasting impact across the region, and your service to this command has proven remarkable and unforgettable. Thank you. As one leader departs, another steps in. Sergeant Major LOVE is coming to us from the U.S. Army G357. He's the right senior enlisted leader at the right time for us. It was an easy decision to choose you. Sergeant Major LOVE, we know you and Cindy are ready to serve. We look forward to working with you. Congratulations and welcome to your family. This is also Sergeant Major TAG's retirement ceremony. He has taught, coach, mentored, probably tormented, and led thousands of young leaders over three and a half decades. Were you ever screaming eagle? Have you ever served in the center of the universe? Have you ever climbed to glory? If you have, then chances are that one of the senior non-commissioned officers in your formation is a product of Sergeant Major TAG. The acorns don't fall far from the mighty oak. What an incredible legacy. You take a look at that bio that's in the program. It's a warrior's path. He's been there, done that. Sergeant Major TAG may be highly decorated, but he's always humble. When Private TAG entered the service a long time ago, American culture was a little bit different. Mike Tyson had just won his first professional heavyweight boxing champion, championship. Okay, that's the guy who's in those movies now, right? But at one point he was a formidable fighter. Cell phones were the size of cinder blocks. The Chicago Bears had just crushed the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XX. That was six Super Bowl championships ago, so. As you've often heard me say, they get paid at King's Rantzen to play a child's game. Sergeant Major TAG, you've led and served in the ultimate contact profession. He'd go on to serve as Division Corps and Subunified Command Sergeant Major. For his great success, Sergeant Major TAG became known as the Manny Pacquiao of the Army. Not bad for a young man from a small town in the Philippines. Sergeant Major TAG is an inspiration to many across our ranks. We can learn from his career that if you take the time to dedicate yourself to the profession of arms, to learn and grow, then you will be successful in your job. Do that and you will help make your team successful.  He'll have more time to watch football. He's a longtime Broncos fan. At least he's headed, good luck with that. At least he's headed to Florida where they do have pretty good football teams. Or so I'm told. If football doesn't work out, then at least he'll have plenty of time for golf. I've often heard Sergeant Major TAG speak fondly and with deep gratitude of his family.  Sister Sheila and his late brother Chris. I bet you already have golf club picked out for your grandson. There's nothing like being a grandfather. Fill them up with sugar and then send them back to their parents. For phases four and five of the operation. General George Patton once said it's better to fight for something than to live for nothing. Sergeant Major TAG, you've lived for something special. You have fought for it many times over. You've soldiered more than you're sure of the task 100% and then some. Enjoy your retirement, your freedom ranger. You've earned it. In closing, thank you again for joining us today. It's always good to see a gathering of strong leaders and discipline troopers. I trust that each of you is ready to fight tonight. Never forget that we are here. Our all duty bound to shoulder our sacred task to fight and win on the most dangerous piece of ground, the last 100 meters of land, air and sea. We accomplished that by working together. As a multinational combined joint force, thanks for all you do every day for the U.S. Rock Alliance. God bless our great nations. God bless you all under one flag. Kachikapchida fight tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, the outgoing Command Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major Walter A. Tagalacud. Good morning. Oh man, that was weak. We ought to try that again. Good morning. That's awesome. General camera, thank you for those kind words, sir. Excellencies, representatives from the diplomatic corps, general and flag officers, senior enlisted leaders, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and especially our families and friends from Facebook Live. Thank you for joining us today. Let me say to the 8th Army Band, you always add a touch of class in every event. And to the honor guard, you all look sharp. Thank you. You make this event memorable. So with your heroes and all the setup crew that's been working on this for about a couple months now, you made this happen and thank you. Job well done. A special thank you goes out to General Abe Abrams and Connie. It was them who asked Carolyn and me to come to Korea, and we are so grateful for that opportunity. I want to especially recognize the military spouses and families.  Knowing that your loved one is away from home doing his or her part to support the greatest military of the history of the world. It is something to be proud of. Your unconditional love and support is a big part of why we have been successful in the military. Never forget that you as a family member have supported them. You have also done your part to contribute to something much larger than yourselves. Please join me in a round of applause for our family members and their spouses. I want to especially recognize my wife Carolyn. For 35 years we have been together. Carolyn has been my best friend, my bedrock, my motivator, my inspiration, and my boss. She has been by my side from my initial enlistment in the Army to my retirement. God has truly blessed me with a best partner. Over the three and a half decades of our service, she has volunteered hundreds of hours in Army programs, USO and family readiness groups. She has mentored many senior enlisted spouses at the pre-command course and nominative leader course. Caring for families was her priority for her. During my combat deployment she expertly managed the household and she did all this while balancing her own career and volunteering. She always made me, she always made time to ensure our daughters came first. Carolyn attended their sporting events, dance competition, helped with prom, attended high school graduation, sent them off to college, attend college graduation and witnessed the birth of our grandson Carter. This is only a fraction of what she has done for me, my immediate family and our great military family. I could not have made it to this level without her personal sacrifices for our family. Carolyn, thank you for your unyielding love and endless support for many years together and our next focus is us and our family. Please kindly join me in a round of applause for my beautiful bride Carolyn. For more than three years my experience here in Korea has revealed that we are the premier and most powerful lethal ready combined joint force in the planet. UNC, CFC, USFK is a disciplined, trained, mentally tough force that is ready to fight tonight and win. That is due to the great service members of all three commands. And even though I'm departing I know that this responsibility for the security and stability of Peninsula is in good hands. When I think about the United Nations command I think of how the UN's first collective security mission and the oldest of three commands. I think about how UNC's support of the comprehensive military agreement has encompassed so much no fail projects all of which were a historical importance. Projects that include the demilitarization of the JSA and the observation and validation of guard post dismantlement and the demining of Arrowhead Hill. Tasks that remind us that we are stronger together in the endeavor of the ultimate contact profession. UNC's mission is truly one of the international significance. But on top of that I think even more of the great leaders such as Vice Admiral Mayer and Major General Toy and now Lieutenant General Harrison and all of their staff. I'm so grateful to all of them and for what their service members have done for the mission. When I think about combined forces command there's a lot that comes to mind. I think about how we have strengthened our alliance through personal relationships and through mutual respect and moral courage and cultural understanding. I think about how we have continued to secure the region and protect our homeland. I know that when we say kachi kapchida our adversaries know that we mean business. So when you're all out there working hard to maximize your unit and individual readiness at echelon day and night across all services in conjunction with our rock allies. You know that our readiness is irreplaceable imperative here in Korea. In the great land of the morning calm we remain an armistice which by definition is only a temporary cessation of hostilities. But on top of that I think even more of the great people such as Deputy CFC Commander General Kim Sung Kim and the entire hard working CFC staff. I'm also grateful for the rock SEAC and his component Sergeant Major and their subordinate senior enlisted leaders. In the last year in the last three years the rock in U.S. senior enlisted leaders has strengthened the alliance by conducting annual events such as Keystone, Mangadai, Backbone University, senior NCO leader development and staff rides. I'm especially thankful for the friendship and leadership of SEAC-O Moon Soon, CFC Rock, CFC Rock CSM Lee Young Kyu, and the former rock CFC retired Commandsar Major Kim Joo-sik for being my counterparts during my service in Korea. I want to thank their spouses Yerin, Jae-myung, and Eun-suk for taking good care of Caroline. When I think about the U.S. forces Korea, I think about how you've mastered the fundamentals of joint war fighting that are unique to Korea and become recognized experts in your perspective fields. In place where the terrain is tough and the threats are vast, you've lived our philosophy of readiness. You've ensured our components are all prepared and that they all embody the warrior ethos all day, every day. And so I know you're ready to fight the good fight. I know that you have strong and diverse team, you matter, and every service member matters. I'm grateful for what each of you has done. This is also true for what you've done to strive to make Korea an assignment of choice. Our service members, civilians, and their families can see your hard work. I've watched you as you embrace command sponsorship, ensure ready access to quality medical care, and cut through the red tape. On top of all that, I think even more of great people such as Major General Sullivan and his USFK staff who expertly row hard every day. I think our component commanders who are the arrows in the quiver now is truly inspired to watch the masterful leadership of General Abrams and General Kamra. Over the last three years I've been fortunate to be surrounded by our very own component command senior listed leaders and their spouses. From 8th Army, Command Sergeant Major Cobb and Schmidt. From 7th Air Force, Chief Dyer and Hudson. From Mar-4K, Sergeant Major Fouls, and the Special Sauce, Salcedo. From CNFK, Command Master Chief Tempah and Deci. From SOCCOR, Command Sergeant Major Naumann, and Command Master Chief White and Beamer. From 2ID, Command Sergeant Major Carnes, and Command Sergeant Major Beretto. And from 19th ESC, Command Sergeant Major Peters and Green. I know of no others more professional than them, and I thank them for making my job easy. Together we will continue to pursue our most sacred trust to prepare our service members to fight tonight and win on the most dangerous distance, the last 100 meters of land, sea, or air. As I stepped out, Command Sergeant Major Jack Love is stepping in. Command Sergeant Major Love, congratulations. USFK welcomes you and Cindy to the big lead. Command Sergeant Major Love and I have known each other for many years. He is the perfect senior listed advisor for this position. I know Command Sergeant Major Love is glad to be back with the troops. He gets me when I say the only thing that service members really deserve is good leadership. Now as I retire, many are wondering, what's next? I've heard some say, I can't believe he joined in 1986. Yes, I have boots older than most first sergeants. I joined in the Army in a different time. I came from a period in the Army where if you broke a bone, instead of going to the doctors, you just take a knee, drink water, and change your socks. Those were the old days when rock marches were uphill, both ways, and the Army issued a half a tent. The general camera had the other half, so we don't get wet at night. And we had an extra phase in ranger school, back when the Army was hard. That all seemed like a good time at the time, but I recently changed my mind during my VA physical. In 1986, Ronald Reagan was president. There was no internet, no email, no iPhone. Those were good times back then. The average cost of a new house was $89,430. The average price of a new car was $9,255. And get this, a gallon of gas was $89 cents. Yep, those days are long gone. The Boston Celtics won the NBA championship, but it took over 20 years to get it back. Haley's Comet, they just visited our solar system. And the next time we'll be seeing, we'll be in 2061. I hope I'm still around for that. And the reason and inspiration from my joining the Army can be found from one of the great movies that year. One of the greatest movie of all times, Rambo, First Blood. Classic, at least to me. On the subject of movies, the movie Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise, debuted. And if you're too young, don't worry, they came out with a sequel. You see, my passion has always been to be around war fighters, our service members. Perhaps later I'll pursue another career that will continue to support them. But first, I will enjoy my family and spoil my grandson. We share the same passion, just like General LeCamer said. We share the outdoors, golfing, fishing, soccer, and physical fitness. Now I couldn't retire until I mentioned a few superstars who developed me and mentored me along the way. That elite group of command star majors who were my compass, who gave me direction and motivation. Who molded me into who I am today. C.A.T. John Troxel, S.M.A. Dan Daly, S.M.A. Michael Grinston, Frank The Tank, C.S.M. Frank Grippy, Scott Schroeder, Thomas Cappell, Charlie Thorpe, and Ace Vomoto. I'm also extremely fortunate to have been given the opportunity to serve with some of the best commanders in our Army. Leaders whom I admire for their competence and corporate leadership. General Paul LeCameron, General Abrams, Lieutenant General Jim Rainey, Lieutenant General Retired Gary Volesky, Major General J.V. Vowell, Brigadier General Brandon Tigmeyer, and Colonel Retired Alan Streeter. My sincere thanks for allowing me to be your right-hand man. I do want to thank Major General J.J. and Retired Lieutenant General Chaminbaum of Pyeongtaek for recognizing me with honorary Pyeongtaek citizenship. The City of Pyeongtaek has indeed helped our service members and their families decide to make Korea as an assignment of choice. Serving in Korea as the command star major in the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To the Korean people, I say, Kamsahamnida for sharing your culture, hospitality, and your delicious food. I want to thank God, my wife, Carolyn, my kids, Melanie and Stephanie, and my grandson, Carter, for their unconditional love and support. My mom and dad, D and Rick Monette, they taught me to be kind, have fun, disciplined, and responsibility even before the Army. My sister, Sheila, and my late brother, Chris, without them, I simply would not be here today in more ways than one.  But I especially want to recognize Mr. Chung. He had literally drove thousands and thousands of miles to get me to my battlefield circulation, and he always got me there on time and safely. Thank you for that. As I reflect on nearly 34 years of marriage and raising children, and even more so now that I'm a grandfather, I know to the core of my heart that our people are truly our most precious resource. Now, as I wrap up my swan song, I want to thank you for all your efforts in your career. You have contributed to the security of our country, but if you remember nothing else from my remarks, then I leave you with this. You cannot put a price on the value of leadership. Think about it. You are actively grooming the future leaders of our military, our communities, our country, and even our world. As leaders, there's only one sure way to show your young service members the right way to live and lead, and that's by honorably traveling the path yourself. When life gets hard and even doom seems imminent, your leadership will live on in those you mentor and those who follow your footsteps. To those who are thinking about wearing the uniform serving their country, I say this. You may not have a purpose and family before you sign up for the military, but you certainly get both when you join. It's been a great ride for me and my family, and I'm sure it will be for you as well. God bless our great nation. God bless all of you. Under one flag, kachikapchida, fight tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and the United States Forces Korea Command Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major Jack H. Love. Good morning. General LaCamera, sir, Mrs. LaCamera, fellow other general officers, distinguished visitors. Thank you all so much for being here today and for what each of you do every day in the defense of the beautiful and strong Republic of Korea. Special thanks to the 8th Army and Rock Army 7th Corps vans. You make these ceremonies an extra special. General LaCamera, sir, I'm incredibly honored for this opportunity to serve under your command here in the Republic of Korea. And more importantly, sir, to get after your priorities each and every day to support our ironclad alliance. Teresa, thank you for what you do every day for our service members and families. To all soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, guardians, special operators, U.S. government and Korean civilian employees, and members of the Korean Service Corps, I look forward to training with you, holding each other accountable, and serving with you and your families. I look forward to winning together in everything we do. But today is really about Sir Major Tag and Carolyn, and I've also known Tag for many years. He's a phenomenal noncommissioned officer and an even better person. Tag and Carolyn's commitment to the Rock U.S. Alliance and their lifetime of dedicated service to our Army and nation is truly something both remarkable and special. Thank you both for a great transition, enduring friendship, and a fantastic military career. I wish you both the very best as you move on to the next Ranger objective. To my bride of 33 years, Cindy, thank you for enabling me to continue serving. And, you know, she really is the true Ranger of our family, and I'm blessed to have her as my wife. We collectively are very proud to carry the torch forward and do what's required to improve our fighting positions each day here in the land of the morning calm. May God continue to bless our alliance and work to protect our nations. Come Somnida under one flag. Kachikapsida fight tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the retirement of Coors. Command Sergeant Major Tagalacute's 36 years of service and the Army song. Never die, never die, never die. Mrs. Tagalacute will remain on the reviewing stand for those wishing to say their farewells.


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