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Korean War Armistice commemorated at truce village

July 28, 2010 - While celebrating the 57th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice here at the truce village where it was signed July 27, the top United Nations commander called on North Korea to abide by the agreement and cease all provocations.

Listening to the Consumer: Korea Exchanges Adjust to Customers’ Needs

July 23, 2010 - Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) facilities throughout South Korea are adjusting to meet customers’ needs through increasing stock assortments, renovating stores and expanding the types of merchandise they carry.

EOD teams hone skills during competition in Korea

July 20, 2010 - South Korea-based U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams competed July 12 - 16 near the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

Task Force Smith honored on 60th anniversary

July 19, 2010 - The 60th anniversary of the first U.S. battle of the Korean War was commemorated July 16 in a ceremony at the Jukmiryeong War Monument.

New ROK JCS chairman visits Yongsan Garrison

July 16, 2010 - The top U.S. commander in South Korea hosted the new chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff and members of the ROK Ministry of National Defense July 8.

U.S. Soldiers teach English at rural elementary school

July 16, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers and military retireees volunteered to hold an English Camp at Subaek Elementary School here July 3.

Operational Readiness Exercise tests Kunsan base defenders

July 15, 2010 - Defenders from the 8th Security Forces Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, showed they are ready to defend the base during a peninsula-wide operational readiness exercise that began here July 12.

Pizzas 4 Patriots sends 'slice of home' to Wolf Pack

July 08, 2010 - As the 8th Fighter Wing celebrated Independence Day with sports, a parade, a barbecue and fireworks, Airmen and their families also welcomed a "slice" of home.

Nine KATUSA Soldiers earn Expert Infantry Badge

July 02, 2010 - ine Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers from the Theater Air, Naval and Ground Operation Security Force at K-16 were among the ten TANGO Security Force Soldiers to earn their Expert Infantryman Badge.

U.S. Forces Korea bids farewell to ROK JCS chairman

July 01, 2010 - A ceremony was held here June 30 to honor Republic of Korea Army Gen. Lee Sang-eui, the outgoing the ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

New deputy commander assumes duties at CFC

June 28, 2010 - Gen. Jung Seung-jo assumed the duties as the deputy commander of Combined Forces Command and commander of Ground Component Command at the assumption of command ceremony held June 24 here at Knight Field.

Eighth U.S. Army leaders run to Namsan summit

June 28, 2010 - Eighth U.S. Army officers hiked to the summit of Namsan Mountain here June 24 for a special physical fitness training session.

Basketball legend meets with Soldiers at Korean DMZ

June 25, 2010 - A legendary Los Angeles Lakers player, coach and general manager visited the Korean DMZ and met with United Nations Command Security Battalion Soldiers here June 24.

60th AKW Commemoration Honors Past, Highlights Progress

June 25, 2010 - Sixty years ago today, North Korean forces crossed the 38th Parallel to invade South Korea. In solemn remembrance, United States Forces Korea service members will join their Republic of Korea counterparts in commemorating an alliance forged in the crucible of war.

Statue honors legendary 8th U.S. Army commander

June 24, 2010 - A statue that honors legendary Eighth U.S. Army Commander Gen. Walton H. Walker was unveiled beside the 8th Army headquarters here June 23.

CFC welcomes new deputy commander at ceremony

June 23, 2010 - An orders signing ceremony was held June 21 for Republic of Korea Army Gen. Jung Seung-jo, the incoming deputy commander of Combined Forces Command and commander of the Ground Component Command, here at Knight Field.

Walker statue unveiling scheduled for June 23

June 21, 2010 - A statue honoring the 8th U.S. Army commanding general who led the successful 1950 defense of the Pusan Perimeter will be unveiled in front of the 8th Army headquarters building here June 23 at 11 a.m.

Eighth Army celebrates U.S. Army's 235th birthday

June 18, 2010 - The U.S. Army Birthday Ball was held at the Seoul Grand Hyatt Hotel June 11 to celebrate the Army's 235th birthday. Read more...

Murray new commander of Chinhae

June 15, 2010 - Cmdr. Don Murray relieved Cmdr. Andy Weedon as Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) in a ceremony held in base gym on 14 June.

KSC Battalion celebrates 60 years of 'Service First'

June 11, 2010 - he Korean Service Corps Battalion celebrated its 60th anniversary June 9 here at Knight Field.
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