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Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
January 22, 2017 — U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis' first memo to U.S. Dept. of Defense employees... MORE

ROK MND Press Release
January 8, 2017 — The 1-6th Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron (H-ARS) will begin to arrive to Korea on this month, bringing with them 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters. As part of a scheduled rotation, the Apaches will replace the 30 OH58D’s currently stationed on the Korean Peninsula. The helicopters will be temporarily housed at Suwon Airbase until the new aviation facilities at Camp Humphreys are ready. Of the 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters, 16 will temporarily reside at Suwon Air Base, primarily for maintenance and limited readiness training, while the primary training facility will remain at Camp Humphreys, which will house the remaining aircraft... MORE

ROK Minister of National Defense participates in a battlefield circulation
November 29, 2016 — Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo (center) joins the Combined Forces Command Commander Gen. Vincent K. Brooks and the Combined Forces Command Deputy Commander Gen. Leem Ho-young during a readiness inspection and observes the capabilities of the 2d Infantry Division, ROK/US Combined Division, Nov. 29, 2016... MORE

Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo joins the Combined Forces Command Commander Gen. Vincent K. Brooks and the Combined Forces Command Deputy Commander Gen. Leem Ho-young during a readiness inspection and observes the capabilities of the 2d Infantry Division, ROK/US Combined Division, Nov. 29, 2016. “It is always great to have the Minister of Defense visit our Soldiers and see the ironclad ROK-U.S. Alliance in its human form. We appreciate his support and courageous leadership,” said Gen. Brooks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Harp)

Carter Welcomes Signing of Japan-South Korea Security Agreement
November 23, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a statement that he welcomes the security agreement signed between Japan and South Korea today... MORE

CFC/USFK commander cites importance of ROK-Japan information sharing agreement
November 23, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea (ROK) -- Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea commander, welcomes the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) signed today by the governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan. 대한민국, 용산기지 --연합사/주한미군 사령관 빈센트 브룩스 장군은 대한민국과 일본이 오늘 군사정보보호협정(GSOMIA)을 체결한 것을 환영한다고 밝혔다. ... MORE

Veteran’s Day ceremony pays tribute to heroes past and present
November 11, 2016 — Veteran’s Day ceremony held at the Eighth Army Memorial on Yongsan Garrison pays tribute to heroes past and present... MORE

General Vincent K. Brooks, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea speaks with war veterans attending Veterans Day ceremony at the Eighth Army Memorial, Yongsan, Republic of Korea, Nov. 11, 2016.

Transition Memo from the Secretary of Defense
November 9, 2016 — Transition Memo from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter... MORE

Combined Forces Command’s 38th Birthday
November 8, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea – Members of the Combined Forces Command came together to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the founding of Combined Forces Command, Nov. 7, in a ceremony... MORE

Joint Communiqué of the 48th U.S.-ROK Security Consultative Meeting
October 21, 2016 — Joint Communiqué of the 48th U.S.-ROK Security Consultative MeetingWashington, D.C., October 20, 2016The 48th United States (U.S.) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was... MORE

CJCS Hosts ROK, Japanese Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions
October 15, 2016 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford hosted Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Sun Jin Lee, and Japanese Chief of Staff Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano for a trilateral meeting at the Pentagon Oct. 14... MORE

From left: Commander, Combined Forces Command, Gen. Vincent Brooks; ROK Chairman General Sun Jin Lee; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford; Japanese Chief of Staff Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command Adm. Harry B. Harris. The senior military leaders met at the Pentagon Oct. 14 to discuss trilateral collaboration in order to respond to increasing North Korean nuclear and missile threats.

Invincible Spirit exercise bolsters Alliance maritime capability to ‘Fight Tonight’
October 13, 2016 — Senior Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea leaders observed Alliance maritime interoperability during a visit to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN –76) as the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group conducted exercise Invincible Spirit in the waters surrounding the Korean Peninsula Oct. 13. ... MORE

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