Battalion command team in Korea suspended amid investigations of racism

"A battalion commander and command sergeant major in South Korea have been temporarily suspended after allegations of racism.

In a message posted to the Eighth Army social media on Saturday night, Lt. Gen. William M. Burleson, commanding general of the Eighth Army, said he had “received allegations of racism, bigotry and discrimination” through an anonymous line. While various investigations are being carried out, the battalion commander and command sergeant major of the 602nd Aviation Support Battalion have been suspended “pending the outcome of their investigation.”"