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Strengthening the Alliance through expanding cooperation
October 8, 2016 — General Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander met with Gen. Toshiya Okabe, Chief of Staff, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, to discuss the need for greater cooperation between the U.S. military and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force to address North Korea’s evolving nuclear and ballistic missile programs... MORE

CFC Commander, Deputy honor fallen Alliance Naval Aircrew
September 30, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea – Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander expressed his condolences over the loss of three Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy sailors during a wreath laying ceremony at the Korean Armed Forces Capital Hospital in Seoul, Sept. 30. ... MORE

US, ROK Navies Demonstrate Anti-Submarine Warfare, Precision Strike Capabilities.
September 25, 2016 — The U.S. and Republic of Korea navies (ROKN) joined forces to conduct a combined maritime operation in waters East of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 26... MORE

Gen. Brooks Salutes Korean War Veterans during 500th Honor Flight Ceremony
September 25, 2016 — Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander met with 84 Korean War Veterans who are participating in the 500th Honor Flight during a ceremony at the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C., Sept. 24... MORE

Readout of Gen. Brooks’ Meeting with Key U.S. Officials
September 25, 2016 — Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander met this week in Washington D.C. with several senior U.S. military and interagency officials to discuss an array of initiatives to address North Korea’s evolving nuclear and ballistic missile programs and blatant disregard for its international obligations... MORE

ROK – U.S. Alliance demonstrates unshakeable commitment to defend allies in the region
September 21, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – As part of the continuing demonstration of the steadfast United States (U.S.) commitment to the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) defense, a U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bomber flew from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, landing at Osan AB in the Republic of Korea, Sept. 21. 대한민국, 오산공군기지 – 대한민국 방호에대한 미국의 지속적이고 굳건한 공약의 일환으로 미공군 B-1B 전략폭격기가 9월 21일 괌에있는 공군기지로 부터 이륙하여 오산공군기지에 착륙했다. ... MORE

ROK – U.S. Alliance ready to meet mutual defense obligations
September 13, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea –In a demonstration of the steadfast United States (U.S.) commitment to the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) defense, two U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bombers flew from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to the airspace over the Republic of Korea, Sept. 13. 대한민국, 오산 공군기지 – 대한민국의 방호에 대한 미국의 굳건한 공략을 보여주기 위해 2대의 미 공군 B-1B 전략 폭격기가 9월 13일, 괌에 있는 엔더슨 공군기지에서 대한민국 상공으로 비행했다... MORE

Memorandum on Reduction of Additional Duties
August 21, 2016 — Memorandum from the Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah L.ee James; memo outlines the initial steps in a longer process that aims to streamline demands on personnel. According to Secretary James, "operational demands are at unprecedented levels, yet our force is smaller than it has ever been. In meeting with Airmen at install at ions around the globe, we have heard consistently that additional duties assigned at the unit-level affect our ability to focus on core missions, which in turn impacts our readiness."... MORE

Readout of USFK Commander and Missile Defense Agency director office call
August 10, 2016 — Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander hosted Vice Adm. James Syring, director the Missile Defense Agency for an office call at USFK Headquarters here Aug. 11... MORE

Korea commemorates 63rd anniversary of Korean War Armistice
July 28, 2016 — The MPVA hosted this ceremony to commemorate the sacrifice and commitment of the citizens and Soldiers of the Republic of Korea and to thank United Nations Command Sending States’ service members, for helping to maintain stability and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula... MORE

ROK & U.S. Joint Statement: ROK-U.S. Alliance agrees to deploy THAAD
July 7, 2016 — (July 8, 2016) ROK & U.S. Joint Statement: ROK-U.S. Alliance agrees to deploy THAAD... MORE

Letter from USFK Chief of Staff Regarding Post Hardship Differential;
June 30, 2016 — Update to the Reduction of Post Hardship Differential MORE

Memorandum on Guidance on Communication with Presidential Campaigns
June 29, 2016 — OSD Memo June 29 MORE

Seoul community members tour Humphreys, Osan, learn about transformation and relocation
June 6, 2016 — Members of the Korean-American Association and People-to-People International-Korea participated in U.S. Forces Korea Executive Orientation Program II, June, 1. The program brings community and business leaders from Seoul up to date on the transformation and relocation effort of USFK and 8th Army. The tour included an update on the progress of construction at Camp Humphreys including a windshield tour of all the new facilities and a tour and command brief at Osan Air Base. ... MORE

Members of the Korean-American Society and the People to People International-Korea eat lunch in Provider Dining Facility on Camp Humphreys. The groups were there to tour both Humphreys and Osan Air Base as part of the Executive Orientation Program II. They learned about U.S. Army's plan to relocate troops and their famillies from Seoul to Camp Humphries.

ROK Employees integral part of USFK workforce
May 20, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea – ROK employees are and will remain an integral part of USFK's workforce. "We are fully committed to taking care of our civilian workforce, just like they’ve taken care of us," said Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Commander, United States Forces Korea. "Our dedicated employees are an integral part of our team and contribute greatly to the strength and continued success of our Alliance. As such, we remain committed to an open dialogue throughout this entire transformation process." ... MORE

Memorandum from the Secretary of Defense: Enjoying Your Summer - Be Smart and Be Safe
May 9, 2016 — Enjoying Your Summer - Be Smart and Be Safe MORE

Memorandum for the Transformation of Civilian Workforce
May 3, 2016 — Civilian Workforce Transformation (English)Civilian Workforce Transformation (Korean) MORE

Brooks takes command of UNC/CFC/USFK
April 30, 2016 — General Vincent K. Brooks took command of U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and United Nations Command in a ceremony held here today. Brooks took command from Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, who had been in command since October of 2013. The ceremony was co-hosted by Republic of Korea, Minister of National Defense Han MinKoo and Gen. Paul. J. Selva, vice chairman, of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

Gen. Vincent k. Brooks Takes the U.S. Forces Korea colors from Adm. Harry B. Harris, the commander of Pacific Command during a change of command ceremony in which Brooks took command of United Nations Command, Combined Force Command and U.S. Forces Korea.

South Korea, U.S. repatriate Korean War remains
April 28, 2016 — The Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense and United Nations Command held a repatriation ceremony here today, in which 17 sets of remains were repatriated. ROK Minister of National Defense Han Min-Gu, United Nations Commander Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, and Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Michael S. Linnington presided over the ceremony. ... MORE

Joint Statement on Trilateral Joint Chiefs of Staff Meeting
February 11, 2016 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii – United States Marine Corps Gen.Joseph F. Dunford, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted Republicof Korea Army Gen. Lee, Sun-Jin, Chairman of the ROK Joint Chiefs... MORE

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Feb. 10, 2016) Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, center, hosted a trilateral meeting with Chief of Staff of the Japanese Self-Defense Force, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, left, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), Adm. Harry B. Harris and Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Sun-Jin Lee, via video teleconference at PACOM headquarters. During the meeting the senior leaders discussed trilateral information sharing and collaboration to enhance peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay M. Chu/Released)