71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

The U.S. Army 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment – Korea hosts an event for the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Hill 180 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

The U.S. Army 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment – Korea hosts an event for the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Hill 180 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony where U.S. Army Col. (Retired) Lewis Millet, Company E, 27th Infantry Regiment led a bayonet charge up Hill 180. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

Earnest Lee, Korean War veteran and Hill 180 remembrance ceremony distinguished guest, pays tribute to the battle of Hill 180 as a Korean War veteran during the 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

Bouquets of flowers are delivered to the guests of honor during the 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

Bouquets of flowers are set at the Hill 180 Bayonet Hill monument during the 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb.7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

R.O.K. Army Col. Sung Jin Park (left), 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment-Korea commander, Earnest Lee, Korean War veteran and Hill 180 remembrance ceremony distinguished guest (center) and U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Munn, 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment-Korea commander, bow their heads for a moment of silence during the 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

R.O.K. Army Col. Sung Jin Park (left), 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment-Korea commander, Earnest Lee, Korean War veteran and Hill 180 remembrance ceremony distinguished guest and U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Munn, 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment-Korea commander, render a salute during the 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

Earnest Lee, Korean War veteran and Hill 180 remembrance ceremony distinguished guest, presents a coin to a guest of honor at the 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

Earnest Lee, Korean War veteran and Hill 180 remembrance ceremony distinguished guest, poses for a photo with members of the 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment-Korea, after the 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 4, 2022. The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

Published Feb. 12, 2022
By Tech Sgt. Zachariah A. Lopez
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The U.S. Army 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment – Korea hosted a 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Hill 180 event February 4 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

The Battle of Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951 and is commemorated annually by both Republic of Korea and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members.

U.S. Army Col. (Retired) Lewis Millet, Company E, 27th Infantry Regiment, led the bayonet charge up the hill.

Among the other guests were ROK. Army Col. Sung Jin Park, 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment-Korea commander, Earnest Lee, Korean War veteran and Hill 180 remembrance ceremony distinguished guest and U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Munn, 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment-Korea commander,