By JOSEPH DITZLER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 15, 2020 Eighth Army has suspended two top leaders of an aviation battalion in South Korea on allegations of racism, bigotry and discrimination. Maj. Gen. Steve Gilland of the 2nd Infantry Division suspended the commander and command sergeant major of the 602nd Aviation Support Battalion pending the outcome of an investigation, according to a Facebook post by Eighth Army on Sunday. The command attributed the statement to commander Lt. Gen. Willard Burleson III. “My intent is to always tackle these challenges head-on,” Burleson was quoted as saying. His statement promised a “a full, fair and impartial inquiry.”