United States Forces Korea News

KMEP 26.2: U.S., ROK Marines forge readiness across the peninsula

Pentagon News — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:56:00 GMT

Across the Korean Peninsula, KMEP 26.2 created opportunities to put that readiness under pressure. Participating forces conducted live-fire training, small-unit tactics, aviation operations, logistics, engineering and events incorporating emerging capabilities, with each activity testing a different part of the combined force.

U.S. and ROK Marines Conclude Korean Marine Exchange Program 26.2

2nd Lt. Cooper Haseley, 3rd Marine Logistics Group — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:01:00 GMT

CAMP MUJUK, South Korea — III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines concluded the Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 26.2 on 8 August.

DPAA Marks 800th Korean War Identification at Korean/Cold War Annual Government Briefing

Lt. Col. George Tobias — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:14:00 GMT

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a significant milestone in the accounting mission during its annual Korean/Cold War Government Briefing in Omaha, Nebraska, Aug. 6-7, marking the 800th identification from the Korean War. The annual event, held for the first time in Omaha, provided families in attendance with the latest information on the cases of their missing loved ones.

Marines Make History With First Attack Drone Live-Fire Series in South Korea

Marine Corps Capt. Brennen Yancey — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:38:00 GMT

Marines successfully concluded the service's first series of live-fire first-person view attack drone flights in South Korea, demonstrating the ability to field emerging technologies in the Western Pacific rapidly.

Ready beyond the mission: Airmen, Soldiers respond to roadside emergency

Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:17:00 GMT

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Soldiers without regard for recognition or personal safety sprang into action after a tour bus overturned, assisting injured passengers until emergency services arrived.

Republic of Korea-United States-Japan Trilateral Chiefs of Defense Joint Press Statement

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:19:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, Chief of Staff, Japan Joint Staff, General UCHIKURA Hiroaki, and Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Jin Yong-sung conducted the 23rd Trilateral Chiefs of Defense (Tri-CHOD) Meeting on 15 July, 2026, in Washington, D.C. They were joined by General Xavier Brunson, Commander of United States Forces Korea, Lieutenant General Stephen Jost, Commander of United States Forces Japan, and Lieutenant General George Rowell, Deputy Commander of United States Pacific Command.

3d MLG, ROK Allies Set to Execute Combined Logistics Exercise CJLOTS 26

2nd Lt. Cooper Haseley, 3rd Marine Logistics Group — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:38:00 GMT

CAMP MUJUK, South Korea — From July 10th through the 20th, the Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Logistics Group, alongside Republic of Korea allies and U.S. joint force partners, will execute a Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) exercise at Dogu Beach, Pohang.

Gen. Brunson Meets with Mongolian Armed Forces General Staff

Col. Ryan Donald — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, met with senior leaders of the Mongolian Armed Forces General Staff June 30-July 1 while in Mongolia for Khaan Quest 2026.

‘It Absolutely Does Matter’: Gen. Brunson Highlights Multinational Cooperation at Khaan Quest 2026

Col. Ryan Donald — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

UNC, CFC, USFK Commander Underscores Partnership at Khaan Quest 2026 Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, visited Khaan Quest 2026 on Tuesday to emphasize the critical importance of multinational cooperation and alliance interoperability.

USFK Commander Visits Army Transformation and Training Command to Assess Modernization Efforts

Col. Ryan Donald — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, traveled to Austin, Texas, June 23, 2026, for his first official visit to the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command.

USFK, ROK Counterparts Strengthen Alliance in Exercise Adaptive Shield AS26 TTX and SLS

Pentagon News — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:08:00 GMT

U.S. Forces Korea and Republic of Korea counterparts strengthened their combined defense against biological threats during the annual Exercise Adaptive Shield 2026 Tabletop Exercise (TTX) and Senior Leader Seminar (SLS), held from June 8-12 in Seongnam and at Camp Humphreys.

U.S. Navy, ROK Navy complete 2026 ROK-US Combined Mine Warfare Exercise

Lt. Matthew Cox, Commander, Task Force 77 — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:37:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) concluded the 2026 ROK-U.S. Combined Mine

Brunson visits 5th Air Force and U.S. Army Japan

Col. Ryan Donald — Fri, 29 May 2026 04:24:00 GMT

U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, traveled to Japan on May 20 for engagements with senior U.S. military leaders to advance regional security cooperation and reinforce the alliance posture across Northeast Asia.

Wolf Pack executes Bev. Sent. 26-3

Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman, 8th Fighter Wing — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:00 GMT

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — The Wolf Pack conducted the latest iteration of its readiness exercises, Beverly Sentinel 26-3, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 18-20, 2026.

Brunson, STRATCOM Discuss Stronger Nuclear Deterrence in Northeast Asia

Col. Ryan Donald — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:36:00 GMT

Gen. Xavier T. Brunson visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 11 to discuss strengthening strategic deterrence in Northeast Asia through enhanced collaboration across the commands and in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Tri-Command Senior Leadership Participate in LANPAC 2026

Sgt. Daniela Lechuga — Tue, 19 May 2026 01:48:22 GMT

Senior leaders from across the United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC), and United States Forces Korea (USFK), participated in the 2026 Land Forces (LANPAC) Symposium and Exposition on May 12-13.

Joint Statement for the 28th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue

Pentagon News — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of War and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense held the

Tri-Command Commander Discusses Alliance Cooperation and Regional Security at East-West Center

Pentagon News — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:51:00 GMT

General Xavier T. Brunson, Commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S.

Brunson Visits U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command

Col. Ryan Donald — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, visited U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command at Fort Bragg on May 8 to discuss readiness, global integration and the importance of defending the homelands.

USFK commander urges ‘I-Cubed’ leadership at Army War College Strategic Landpower Symposium

Pentagon News — Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and