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Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
October 12, 2021 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 90 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

From peers to leaders: KATUSAs participate in NCO induction ceremony
September 27, 2021 — Thirty-two newly promoted soldiers from the 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, along with five soldiers from the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army program, joined the ranks of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps during an induction ceremony at the Wightman NCO Academy Auditorium on Camp Humphreys, Sep. 24, 2021. The NCO induction ceremony is a time-honored tradition recognizing the transition of enlisted soldiers into a position of leadership within their organization, and honoring their willing acceptance of the greater responsibilities that come with leadership... MORE

The Backbone of the Alliance– U.S., ROK leaders host a combined forum
September 17, 2021 — Senior noncommissioned with U.S. Forces Korea and Combined Forces Command held a Senior Leader Forum for junior NCOs officers at the Korea Combat Training Center, Republic of Korea, September 13, 2021... MORE

USFK Implements New COVID-19 Measures Peninsula-Wide
August 26, 2021 — Beginning Saturday, Aug. 28 at midnight, United States Forces Korea will transition to a new method for implementing COVID-19 preventive measures for its affiliated communities that better aligns USFK with Republic of Korea, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Defense guidelines... MORE

Update for personnel in health monitoring status
August 16, 2021 — USFK is updating its health monitoring status policy for incoming USFK-affiliated personnel... MORE

U.S. and ROK militaries find creative ways to celebrate Alliance through music
July 26, 2021 — In coordination with U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command, Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense created a joint music video to mark the 68th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement on July 27, 2021... MORE

U.S. Forces Korea hosted a blood drive in partnership with the Korean National Red Cross
July 21, 2021 — In partnership with the Korean National Red Cross, U.S. Forces Korea hosts a blood drive at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in South Korea on July 21, to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply for patients in need. ... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
July 14, 2021 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 90 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

Update: USFK Implements Enhanced COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
July 8, 2021 — USFK has implemented enhanced COVID-19 mitigation measures effective July 9 at 12 p.m. until August 27 at 11:59 p.m. All USFK-affiliated individuals are required to wear masks indoors on all USFK installations in all common areas. All bars and clubs are off-limits pen-wide. Travel to Areas I and II is off-limits except for individuals who live, work, or are conducting mission essential activities. All other travel requires an ETP letter signed by the battalion or squadron commander, or civilian equivalent, within the individual or sponsor’s chain of command... MORE

USFK updates USFK Regulation 60-1
June 28, 2021 — Effective immediately, in accordance with the most recent update to USFK Regulation 60-1, ration cards are no longer required for members with a DoD ID number whose sponsor is assigned to USFK, UNC or CFC... MORE

ROK-U.S. newlywed military couple throws first pitch at Korean baseball game
June 25, 2021 — Two newlyweds are making history as the first active-duty U.S. military and ROK military officer couple at the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-US Combined Division. The bride ROK Army Capt. Ha Neul threw out the ceremonial first pitch, while her husband, Capt. Miles Gabrielson, was the honorary batter before South Korea’s professional baseball game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the Kia Tigers, at Gocheok Sky Dome on June 25, 2021... MORE

USFK to celebrate Juneteenth Observance
June 18, 2021 — In recognition of the newly appointed federal holiday and due the time difference between the United States and Korea, USFK will be observing Juneteenth on Monday, June 21, 2021 for all USFK civilians and military service members. Please refer to your local installation for additional information on possible closures due to the federal holiday... MORE

USFK to Offer COVID-19 vaccine to USFK Contractor Family Members
June 10, 2021 — Effective immediately, USFK has received DoD permission to begin offering a FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine, on a voluntary basis, to all eligible USFK contractor family members, who are U.S. citizens and aged 12 years and older... MORE

USFK authorizes bars and clubs for fully vaccinated individuals
May 27, 2021 — Effective Friday, May 28 at 6 a.m., all USFK-affiliated individuals who are fully vaccinated can now visit bars and clubs – with the exception of those located in Area II. All bars and clubs remain off-limits to partially vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals. Additionally, off-installations gyms are authorized with approval from the first O-6 commander or GS-15 equivalent from your or your sponsor’s chain of command. While USFK is authorizing bars and clubs for those fully vaccinated, all karaoke rooms, sauna and bathhouses remain off-limits to USFK-affiliated personnel... MORE

USFK to Receive and Administer Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
May 17, 2021 — Beginning Tuesday, May 18, USFK will begin offering the FDA authorized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, on a voluntary basis, to all eligible USFK beneficiaries, aged 12 - 17 years old... MORE

USFK adjusts mask regulations on installations for COVID vaccinated USFK affiliated personnel
May 14, 2021 — Effective immediately, fully vaccinated USFK affiliated personnel who are at least two weeks beyond their final dose of an FDA/KDCA authorized vaccine are no longer required to wear a mask outdoors on USFK installations in alignment with the DoD’s new policy. Personnel who are not fully vaccinated will continue to follow all applicable USFK mask wear guidance... MORE

USFK Implements “Working Quarantine” for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
May 5, 2021 — United States Forces Korea will implement a “working quarantine” for its fully vaccinated affiliated community beginning today... MORE

USFK resumes offering of the Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine
April 29, 2021 — Based on the joint recommendation of the U.S. FDA and CDC to end the temporary pause of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for all persons 18 years and up, and with DOD authorization, USFK will resume offering the J&J vaccine to our eligible population beginning Friday, April 30... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
April 20, 2021 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 90 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

USFK Expands HPCON Bravo to Area II
April 9, 2021 — On March 24, USFK adjusted its health protection condition level in Yongsan and Seongnam Districts to Bravo, and will now expand this HPCON Bravo level for remaining districts in Area II effective Sunday, April 11 at 6 a.m. All other areas will remain in HPCON Bravo level. USFK-affiliated individuals can now travel freely across South Korea without restriction, with the exception of bars, clubs, karaoke rooms, saunas, bathhouses, off-installation gyms and establishments that restrict entrance to adults only, which remain off-limits... MORE