▲ Ministry of National Defense Mark
Regarding an SBS report yesterday (November 1) that the Air Force's 3rd Flying Training Wing mobilized military band soldiers for a drinking gathering during duty hours and that the wing commander canceled flight plans scheduled for the following day after drinking, the Ministry of National Defense stated that it "recognizes this as a grave matter."
Jeong Bit-na, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said at a regular briefing today, "The Minister of National Defense instructed the Office of the Inspector General to strictly verify the facts (regarding the 3rd Flying Training Wing's drinking gathering)," adding, "Following the fact-finding inquiry, we will strictly carry out necessary measures."
It was revealed that the Air Force's 3rd Flying Training Wing held a gathering in a base cafeteria on April 29, hosted by the commander of the Air Force Education and Training Command, and that military band soldiers were mobilized to provide entertainment for the drinking party.
It was also confirmed that the wing commander and others canceled flights scheduled for the next day due to their drinking.
(Photo courtesy of Yonhap News TV, Yonhap News)
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