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USFK Signs MOU with Korea National Red Cross for Blood Collection Drives
December 19, 2019 — A memorandum of understanding was signed by the USFK Command Surgeon Col. Clinton K. Murray and the Director General, Cho Nam Sun of the Korea National Red Cross on Dec. 19, 2019 at Camp... MORE

USFK Ends Curfew
December 16, 2019 — United States Forces Korea ended the USFK-wide curfew for Service Members effective December 17, 2019.... MORE

4th of July Message
July 2, 2019 — Tomorrow we celebrate our Independence Day- a day which commemorates the birth of our young nation 243 years ago. On July 4, 1776 Congress declared that America was a united, free, and independent land. These liberties were hard fought for and won by many of our ancestors. Each and every one of you uphold their legacy today.... MORE

Cultural Tours for United States Forces of Korea
June 18, 2019 — The Ministry of National Defense hosts monthly cultural tours for USFK service members. The purpose of the tour is to build a stronger alliance between the U.S. and Korean militaries. MND's goal is to help service members create fond memories of Korea.... MORE

A Good Neighbor Designate Offering for April 2019
April 18, 2019 — A series of unprecedented wildfire engulfed eastern part of Korea in April of 2019 and caused catastrophic damages to the Gangwon Providence. The president of the Republic of Korea declared the affected area as the disaster area and began the recovery process. However, it will be a long and painful journey for those who lost their loved ones and properties.... MORE

Korean War vet from U.K. is interred in South Korea
February 21, 2019 — On February 19, 2019, at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, retired U.K. Sergeant Speakman was interred surrounded by family, U.K. delegates, and members of the United Nations Command (UNC). Deputy Commander, UNC, Lieutenant-General Wayne Eyre attended the service to pay his respects and laid a wreath for Sgt Speakman representing the UNC and the other Sending States also in attendance.... MORE

Turn Toward Busan, South Korean 턴투워드부산 유엔참전용사 국제추모식
November 12, 2018 — On November 11, 2018, United Nations Command (UNC) members from the U.S.A. and Canada gathered at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery of Korea (UNMCK) to pay their respects to their fallen along with national representatives from Canada, Colombia, Sweden, and New Zealand. 대한민국, 부산 - 2018년 11월 11일, 미국과 캐나다 유엔사령부 장병들이 캐나다, 콜롬비아, 스웨덴, 그리고 뉴질랜드의 국가 대표단과 호국 영령들의 넋을 기리기위해 유엔기념공원에 모였다. ... MORE

Joint communique of 50th U.S.-ROK Security Consultative Meeting
October 31, 2018 — 1. The 50th United States (U.S.)-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Washington, D.C., on October 31, 2018. U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis and ROK Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeongdoo led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. On October 25, 2018, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. and ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Park Hanki presided over the 43rd U.S.-ROK Military Committee Meeting (MCM).... MORE

GEN Brooks Remarks - UNC Repatriation Ceremony - 1 August 2018
August 1, 2018 — 여러분 안녕하십니까 AND GOOD EVENING. I AM GENERAL VINCENT K. BROOKS, THE COMMANDER OF UNITED NATIONS COMMAND. ... MORE

United Nations Command Hosts Change of Responsibility Ceremony
July 30, 2018 — United Nations Command welcomed its new deputy commander and bid farewell to his predecessor during a change-of-responsibility ceremony held at Camp Humphreys July 30. Canadian Army Lt. Gen. Wayne D. Eyre was appointed deputy commander of United Nations Command, replacing U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas W. Bergeson, 7th Air Force commander. ... MORE

UNC and USFK Open New Headquarters Building
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command opened their new building June 29 in a ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in the Republic of Korea. ... MORE

Puerto Rican native Raul Escribano promoted to Major General
June 25, 2018 — Raul E. Escribano, a native of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, was recently promoted to the rank of Major General in the United States Army. A 33-year active duty Military Intelligence officer, Escribano most recently served as the Director of Intelligence J2, United States Forces Korea, in Yongsan-Seoul, Republic of Korea.... MORE

CJCS Hosts ROK, Japanese Counterparts for Multilateral Discussions
May 31, 2018 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., hosted Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Jeong Kyeongdoo, and Japanese Chief of Staff Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano for a meeting May 29 at U.S. Pacific Command Headquarters in Hawaii... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Holds Change of Command Ceremony
May 30, 2018 — Adm. Phil Davidson relieved Adm. Harry Harris as Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), in a ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Wednesday, May 30. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis presided over the ceremony. During his remarks Mattis praised Harris’ tenure and highlighted the importance for strong leadership in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. ... MORE

United Nations Command, Blue House coordinate for historic summit security 유엔사령부, 역사적 정상회담을 위해 청와대와 경호 공조
April 27, 2018 — The United Nations Command in Korea, in coordination with the Republic of Korea government are continuing cooperation today at the Joint Security Area in order to facilitate a successful summit between President Moon Jae In and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. 유엔사령부는 4월 27일 열린 남북 정상회담의 성공적 개최를 위해 한국 정부와 긴밀히 협조하였다. ... MORE

Foal Eagle Participants Help Korean in Medical Emergency 독수리 훈련 참가 한미 장병, 민간인 구조
April 26, 2018 — U.S. and Republic of Korea service members from Special Operations Command Korea provided assistance to a Korean farmer Thursday after they were flagged down by local civilians in the vicinity of Yeonsong on April 25, 2018. 대한민국, 서울, 용산 기지 – 한미 특전사 장병들은 4월 25일 경상북도 영천 인근에서 경운기 사고를 당한 한국인 농부를 구조 하였다.... MORE

Guidance for USFK workforce on government shut down
January 20, 2018 — USFK Teammates and Community - As many of you are aware, appropriations lapsed at midnight EST, Friday 19 January causing a shutdown of the Federal Government. This includes the Department of Defense and all military departments, with allowances for "excepted" activities to continue. The USFK staff will communicate updated information as we receive it via official notifications and social media reinforcement. ... MORE

Pacific Regional Trials 2017
October 25, 2017 — The Tripler Army Medical Center - Warrior Transition Battalion will host Pacific Regional Trials 2017, Nov. 6-11, at Schofield Barracks, HI. About 70 wounded, ill, or injured active-duty Soldiers and Veterans from across the Pacific region will compete for the opportunity to qualify for Army Trials 2018, the pre-qualifying event for DoD Warrior Games 2018.... MORE

USFK to conduct annual Courageous Channel exercise 주한미군, 연례 비전투원 후송훈련 ‘Courageous Channel’ 실시
October 15, 2017 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea – In cooperation with the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ministry of Defense and U.S. Department of State, U.S. Forces Korea will conduct its annual Courageous Channel training 23-27 October as part of its routinely-scheduled training. 대한민국, 용산기지 – 주한미군은 대한민국 국방부 및 미국무부와 협력하여 정기적으로 계획된 훈련의 일환으로 연례 비전투원 후송훈련 ‘Courageous Channel’을10월 23일 부터 27일 까지 실시한다... MORE

USFK Commander awarded state medal during ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony in Pyeongtaek 주한미군사령관, 대한민국 국군의 날에 보국훈장 통일장 받아
September 27, 2017 — U.S. Forces Korea Commander General Vincent K. Brooks received the Tongil Medal of the Order of National Security Merit from South Korean President Moon Jae-in during the Armed Forces Day ceremony held today at the headquarters of the ROK Navy's Second Fleet in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. 대한민국 서울 용산기지 – 한미연합사/유엔군사/주한미군사령관 빈센트 K. 브룩스 대장은 경기도 평택시에 위치한 해군 제 2함대사령부에서 거행된 대한민국 국군의 날 기념식에서 대한민국 문재인 대통령으로 부터 대한민국 보국훈장 통일장을 받았다. ... MORE