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U.S. and Republic of Korea Enhance Combat Readiness with Combined Air Training
August 30, 2023 — The Republic of Korea and U.S. conducted a combined aerial exercise in conjunction with the deployment of U.S. B-1B strategic bombers to the Korean Peninsula on Aug. 30 during Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) 23 exercise which began on Aug. 21... MORE

ROK CWMD Director Discusses U.S.- ROK Extended Deterrence Efforts During Visit to USSTRATCOM
May 22, 2023 — On May 17th, Maj Gen Park Hu Soung, the director of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) directorate, and Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, Combined Forces Command Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Planning and Policy, met with U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)... MORE

Maj Gen Park Hu Soung, the director of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) directorate, and U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), give the camera a thumbs up.

USFK aligns with ROK for COVID-19 arrival policy
October 4, 2022 — To align with ROK entry requirements USFK no longer requires a pre-arrival COVID-19 test or a post-arrival PCR test for SOFA-affiliated international arrivals, regardless of vaccination status. Also, the USFK commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days until Nov. 5, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
August 8, 2022 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival policy
July 25, 2022 — In order to align with ROK entry requirement changes, USFK has implemented the following changes for SOFA-affiliated arrivals beginning July 25: All arrivals, regardless of vaccination status, shall be subject to a Day 1 PCR test at a military treatment facility (MTF). Movement will be restricted until results are received. Non-traveling cohabitants shall not be required to restrict movement upon traveler’s return but should monitor their health for COVID-19-related symptoms. Non-SOFA affiliated international arrivals or short-term visitors shall follow all ROK entry requirements... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
July 8, 2022 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

CSM Jack Love hosts the 2nd Annual Keystone Seminar
June 27, 2022 — Command Sgt. Maj. Jack H. Love, command senior enlisted leader for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, hosted the 2nd Annual Keystone Seminar from June 21 to 23, 2022... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Yun-yong Eo, senior enlisted advisor to the Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jack H. Love, command senior enlisted leader for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, participate in a forum discussing the roles of each ROK military branch in developing service members and noncommissioned officers.

ROK-U.S. descendants of Korean War veterans serve as honorary pitcher and batter
June 25, 2022 — Lt. Col. Miranda Killingsworth and Capt. (P) Ji Sang-gon will serve as the honorary batter and pitcher during a baseball game at KT Wiz Park between the Suwon-KT Wiz and LG Twins Baseball Club. Both are descendants of veterans who fought in the Korean War, which began 72 years ago on June 25... MORE

Lt. Col Killingsworth and Capt. (P) Ji wave to the crowd will on the baseball diamond.

Quarantine no longer required for international arrivals
June 8, 2022 — As of June 8, USFK aligned its arrival entry requirements with ROK policy. All SOFA-affiliated international arrivals, regardless of vaccination status, shall not be subject to quarantine. ... MORE

USFK Adjusts to HPCON Alpha
June 2, 2022 — Based on United States Forces Korea’s assessment of the low COVID community level in South Korea, USFK will adjust its health protection condition to “Alpha,” peninsula-wide, effective Thursday, June 2... MORE

USFK COVID Arrival Update
June 2, 2022 — As of Monday, May 23, 2022, South Korea implemented updated entry requirements for off-peninsula arrivals. All travelers - both new arrivals and returnees - must possess a negative PCR test within 2 days before the departure date or a negative antigen test performed by a medical professional within 1 day before departure... MORE

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival quarantine policy
June 2, 2022 — Beginning June 1, USFK implemented the following entry requirements for all arrivals to align with recent ROK policy changes: SOFA-affiliated, fully vaccinated individuals and children under 12 years old traveling with a fully vaccinated guardian are exempt from quarantine. ... MORE

AANHPI Heritage Month Celebrated at USAG Humphreys
May 26, 2022 — A celebration was held in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month at the River Bend Golf Course ballroom on USAG Humphreys on May 20, 2022. The celebration included guest speaker Lt. Gen Scott Pleus, USFK Deputy Commander, a Q&A session with a panel of AANHPI leaders within our military community, a recognition ceremony, and a range of cultural performances that honored the different cultures represented at this event... MORE

Performers from the South Pacific Warriors of Korea, a Korean fusion band, a Philippine Folk dance group, and a K-pop group play, sing and dance at the Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration held on USAG Humphreys, May 20, 2022. The celebration included guest speaker Lt. Gen Scott Pleus, USFK Deputy Commander, a Q&A session with a panel of AANHPI leaders within our military community, a recognition ceremony, and a range of cultural performances that honored the different cultures represented at this event. (Photo illustration by Miss A. Gillies) (Collage)

USFK adjusts mask regulations on installations for USFK-affiliated personnel
April 25, 2022 — Based on South Korean COVID-19 numbers meeting the Department of Defense “medium” level, mask wear is no longer required within USFK installations, HQs, and unit facilities. Please follow your installation/garrison commander directives for how this affects high traffic indoor community areas such as the commissary, exchange, shoppettes, banks, gyms, libraries and other common areas. You must adhere to ROKG guidance on mask wear when off-installation and in combined US-ROK military work areas... MORE

USFK adjusts to HPCON Bravo
April 19, 2022 — USFK adjusted its Health Protection Condition from “Bravo Plus” to “Bravo,” beginning Thursday, April 21 at 6 a.m. Authorized off-installation activities include seated dining at restaurants, indoor malls, theaters, amusement parks and festivals, overnight stays, and any other indoor and outdoor activity currently authorized within the ROK guidelines. Along with these activities, off-installation bars, clubs, saunas, spas, bathhouses, karaoke establishments and any facility that restricts entry to adults only is authorized for FULLY VACCINATED individuals... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
April 10, 2022 — 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 adjusts HPCON Bravo Plus measures to align with ROK policies
March 23, 2022 — USFK adjusted its Health Protection Condition Bravo Plus mitigation measures to align with existing Republic of Korea policies and have lifted all travel restrictions to Seoul, beginning Thursday, March 24 at 6 a.m. until Thursday, April 21 at 6 a.m. All other HPCON B+ measures remain in effect... MORE

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival quarantine policy for fully vaccinated individuals
March 21, 2022 — Effective immediately, based on recent Republic of Korea policy changes regarding international arrivals, all fully vaccinated international arrivals and children under 6 years old are no longer required to quarantine... MORE

Old Soldiers Never Die: USFK Command Sgt. Maj. retires after 36 years
March 17, 2022 — Entering a senior enlisted advisor’s office is like stepping back in time. To a junior service member, it might resemble a museum with memorabilia and placards, undoubtedly supported by countless shared memories of places he once called home. Photos of old friends at military school graduations, shadowboxes full of medals and parting gifts, and challenge coins neatly positioned everywhere; every corner has a story... MORE

Portrait of Command Sgt. Major Walter A. Tagalicud when he was a U.S. Army Pvt. in front of a U.S. flag.

Taking A ‘Bite’ Out of Decoy Training
March 11, 2022 — This week the U.S. Army 503/903 Combined Military Working Dog Detachment held a joint 3-day training event with the handlers of the U.S. Air Force 51st Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. During Decoy Training, Military Working Dogs are encouraged to bite a “decoy target,” while a handler wears a protective ‘bite shirt’ or ‘wrap’ acting as the assailant... MORE

Airman watches instructor who holds the leash of the military working dog who is leaping toward a soldier wearing a protective bit shirt, mouth open and ready to bite the arm.