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ROK-U.S. Joint Announcement
February 7, 2016 — The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States of America (U.S.) have determined that today's long-range ballistic missile launch and recent nuclear test by North Korea highlights the serious... MORE

Army’s Top Operational Command in Korea Welcomes New Commander
February 2, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON,Republic of Korea – TheU.S. Army’s top operational command in South Korea held a change of commandceremony Feb. 2 at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul. During the ceremony Lt... MORE

YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, South Korea -- Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea commander passes the colors to Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, incoming Commanding General Eighth Army, Chief of Staff United Nations Command, Republic of Korea – U.S. Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea during the Change of Command ceremony at Collier Field House Feb 2, 2016.

The United Nations Command (Rear) change of Command
February 1, 2016 — by Osakabe Yasuo, 374th Airlift Wing public affairsYOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Royal Australian Air Force GroupCaptain Michael Jansen assumed command of United Nations Command Rear, fromRoyal Australian... MORE

ROK – U.S. Alliance leaders discuss progress of USFK transformation
January 22, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea – Building on the continuing progress of recentmonths, Republic of Korea Ministry of Defense USFK Relocation Office and U.S.Forces Korea officials gathered... MORE

YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea-
LT. Gen. Bernard S. Champoux (left), Eight United States Army Commanding General, Chief of Staff, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, and MND-USFK Relocation Office Director General Kim, Kie Soo (right), discuss the transformation and relocation of U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula during the bilateral program update at the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, Jan. 22.

PACOM- U.S. B-52 conducts bilateral overflight with South Korea
January 10, 2016 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- Today, a U.S. B-52 bomber from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan, South Korea, in response to a recent nuclear test by... MORE

ROK – U.S. Alliance aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission
January 10, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea –In a demonstration of the steadfast commitment to the Republic of Korea’sdefense, a United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortess from Andersen Air Force Base,Guam... MORE

A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Base Guam,conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan, South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Korea Jan 10. The B-52 was joined by a ROK F-15K Slam Eagle and a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)

USFK Deputy Commander's statement on extended deterrence mission
January 9, 2016 — Remarks by Lt.Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy: “The UnitedStates remains steadfast in its commitment to the defense of the Republic ofKorea and to maintaining stability on the Korean Peninsula, to... MORE

Commissaries in Korea to stock U.S. poultry again
January 6, 2016 — FORT LEE, Va. – Commissaryshoppers in Korea will begin to see uncooked poultry products such as eggs,frozen chicken breasts, thighs, wings and whole chickens from the U.S. back oncommissary shelves in... MORE

Pentagon statement on North Korean actions
January 6, 2016 — Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided thefollowing statement: Today, Jan. 6, U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter andRepublic of Korea(ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo spoke... MORE

ROK – U.S. Alliance continue progress through transformation and force relocation
December 10, 2015 — USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea – Lt.Gen. Bernard S. Champoux, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command,United States Forces Korea chief of staff and commander Eighth U.S. Army, helda... MORE

Troxell selected for military’s most senior NCO position
December 2, 2015 — Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, the senior enlistedadvisor for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea,has been selected as the new senior enlisted advisor to the... MORE

United States Forces Korea Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell stands with his wife, Sandra Troxell, during his outgoing ceremony on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan on December 2, 2015. Troxell was selected to become the 20th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Staff. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi, Woo-hyuk)

Eighth Army Statement on Helicopter Crash
November 23, 2015 — YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea – An AH-64 Apache helicopter with 2ndInfantry Division, Republic of Korea/U.S. Combined Division crashedduring a routine training mission this evening at approximately... MORE

Commissaries in Korea will be stocked with turkeys for Thanksgiving
November 5, 2015 — FORT LEE, Va. – Shopperscan head to their commissary in Korea starting the first week in November topick up a turkey for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.“We’ve ordered more than8,000 turkeys,” said... MORE

Joint press briefing by Secretary Carter and Minister Han Min-goo in Seoul, South Korea
November 2, 2015 — MINISTER OF DEFENSE HAN MIN-GOO (THROUGH TRANSLATOR):I proclaim my gratitude to the press corps. Today, Secretary Carterand I have hosted the 47th Annual ROK-U.S. Security Conclave Meeting.This... MORE

Full text of 47th ROK-U.S. Joint Communique
November 1, 2015 — 1. The 47th Republic of Korea (ROK) and United States (U.S.) SecurityConsultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Seoul on Nov. 2, 2015. ROK Minster ofNational Defense Han Min-koo and U.S. Secretary of... MORE

Carter: South Korean Alliance 'Ironclad' in face of constant danger
November 1, 2015 — WASHINGTON, November 1, 2015 — The United States remainscommitted to a denuclearized Korean Peninsula and continues to call onNorth Korea to maintain peace and stability in the region,... MORE

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with reporters at the Demilitarized Zone in the Republic of Korea, Nov.1, 2015. Carter is visiting the Asia-Pacific region, where he will meet with leaders from more than a dozen nations to help advance the next phase of the U.S. military’s rebalance in the region by modernizing longtime alliances and building new partnerships. Photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Dunford discusses progress With South Korean counterpart
November 1, 2015 — SEOUL, November 1, 2015 — North Korea is just 35 miles away from Seoul, a world capital with more than 20 million inhabitants.That fact colors all the discussions between American and South Korean... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to remarks by his Republic of Korea counterpart, Army Gen. Lee Soon-Jin, during a meeting at the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff headquarters in Seoul, Nov. 1, 2015. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Combined Forces Command hosts change of command ceremony
September 17, 2015 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic ofKorea – Combined Forces Command, UnitedNations Command and United States Forces Command hosted a change of commandceremony for the CFC deputy commander on Knight... MORE

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Gen. Park Sun-Woo, out-going CFC deputy commander receives the Legion of Merit from Lt. Gen. Bernard Champoux, Chief of Staff United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea and commander Eighth United States Army during a change of responsibility ceremony on Knight Field Sept. 17. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. George Gutierrez)

USFK Welcomes agreement between Republic of Korea and North Korea
August 25, 2015 — YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea - U.S. Forces Korea welcomes the agreement reached between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on August 25. USFK continues... MORE

USFK monitors situations on the Korean Peninsula
August 23, 2015 — YONGSANGARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea – United States Forces Koreacontinues to closely monitor the situation between our Republic of Korea alliesand the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.Weare... MORE

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