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CFC Announces Key Resolve/Foal Eagle Exercise
February 17, 2010 - Combined Forces Command will conduct the annual Key Resolve and Foal Eagle 2010 exercises March 8-18 with portions of Foal Eagle continuing until April 30. Read more...
175th Financial Management Center says “Thank You”
February 09, 2010 - Director of 175th Financial Management Center (FMC) would like to say “Thank You”
USFK Corrects the Record
February 04, 2010 - The U.S. commitment to defend the Republic of Korea is governed by the Mutual Defense Treaty signed between our two nations. Our enduring alliance relationship was reaffirmed in the Joint Vision Statement signed by President Lee and President Obama in June 2009.
Additional H1N1 Vaccine has arrived
January 28, 2010 - Additional H1N1 Vaccine has arrived! Schedule your vaccination today!
Presidential Proclamation - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January 13, 2010 - During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we recommit ourselves to stopping the human traffickers who ply this horrific trade.
USFK Corrects the Record
January 13, 2010 - Seoul, Republic of Korea -- Recent news reports that the U.S. four-star general officer position in Korea will move to Hawaii following Operational Control (OPCON) Transition on April 17, 2012 are wrong.
February Prayer Breakfast Set
January 12, 2010 - The USFK Prayer Breakfast will be held at 6:30 a.m. on February 4 at Dragon Hill Lodge in a multi-venue setting. The event is free and open to the Yongsan community. See your chaplain’s office for tickets. Donations will be accepted at the door.
3-year South Korea option opens up to federal employees
January 08, 2010 - A 36-month tour option has been approved for federal employees accepting accompanied tours to select bases in South Korea, a move designed to create greater continuity of operations, increased long-term savings and an improved quality of life for civilian employees and their families. Read more...
Eighth U.S. Army achieves highest vaccination rates
December 11, 2009 - Leading the way in vaccinations, 8th U.S. Army has the highest rates for both annual influenza and H1N1 vaccinations Army-wide. Read more...
DO NOT CONSUME RECALL
December 08, 2009 - Slimfast recall issued:
2010 conference aims to unite military engineers
December 04, 2009 - The Society of American Military Engineers' 2010 Peninsula Engineer Conference in Seoul, South Korea, will bring together U.S. military and Republic of Korea engineers for updates on the transformation of the U.S. Korea Command and the Korea Relocation Plan. Read more about when this conference will take place....
Walk for Hope takes to Han River
November 19, 2009 - Nearly 300 community members gathered at Collier Field House for the Walk for Hope on Nov. 7. The 10K walk, which included an off-post segment, was held to raise awareness about breast cancer.
Middle school honors top students
November 19, 2009 - Seoul American Middle School held a 7th Grade Honor Assembly Nov. 18 at the Seoul American High School Auditorium to recognize 107 students for academic excellence.
Presidential address to troops in Osan (Audio)
November 18, 2009 - American Forces Network Korea provided live coverage of President Barack Obama's address to Troops at Osan Air Base Thursday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m.
IGs Focus on Change
November 12, 2009 - United States Forces Korea/Eighth Army (USFK/8th Army) Command Inspector General (IG), held a conference that sets the tone for change in the role of IGs today.
Commander UNC Hosts Reception in Japan
November 05, 2009 - The Commander United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea, traveled to Tokyo to speak at a reception honoring the 64th observance of United Nations Day, held Wednesday evening.
Garrison firefighters reward young artists
October 21, 2009 - The Yongsan Fire Department recognized nine Seoul American Elementary School students Oct. 20 for winning the Fire Prevention Week poster contest.
Exceptional Family Member Program Oversight Committee Inaugural Meeting
October 20, 2009 - The U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Korea and 65th Medical Brigade commanders co-chaired the inaugural Army in Korea Exceptional Family Member Program Oversight Committee meeting on Sep. 16.
United States Navy Birthday Message
October 13, 2009 - On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and passed legislation creating what would become the United States Navy. America celebrates this day every year, marking the service, sacrifice and devotion to duty of our Sailors around the globe.
VFW announces $30,000 high school scholarship competition
October 08, 2009 - Alex Roese, commander of Seoul's Veterans of Foreign Wars Bonifas-Barrett Memorial Post 8180, announced the kick-off of this year's VFW "Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition."
Army Opens Talent Pool to Senior Civilians in Korea
September 09, 2009 - During this era of persistent conflict, the Army needs a strong civilian workforce prepared to lead into the next decade. Through the Civilian Talent Management Program, the Army continues to build a bench of interchangeable and agile civilian leaders. The Army is inviting all eligible senior civilians serving in Korea to join the first wave of talent pool registrants.
USFK and DoDDS-K to open new schools in Korea
September 04, 2009 - USFK and DoDDS-K have announced that they will be opening a new K-8 school in Area I to provide additional capacity no later than August, 2010 and adding additional school capacity in Area IV no later than August, 2011.
U.S. DoD changes regulation to allow for longer tours in Korea
April 07, 2009 - The Department of Defense approved changes to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) that affects the length of military tours in Korea on March 2, 2009.
KR/FE is routine defensive readiness exercise
March 09, 2009 - Approximately 13,100 off-peninsula personnel are participating this year which is consistent with previous years’ participation.
UN Command and North Koreans Hold Talks
March 06, 2009 - Representing the UNC at the meeting were Maj. Gen. Johnny Weida, U.S. Air Force; Brigadier Gen. Lee Chang-hyeon, Republic of Korea Air Force; Brigadier Matthew O’Hanlon, from the United Kingdom; and Colonel Harold Cockburn, from New Zealand.
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