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

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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