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Republic of Korea MINDEF visits CP Tango
August 21, 2014 — The Republic of Korea Minister of Defense TheHonorable Han, Min Gu visited CP Tango and met with UNC/CFC/USFKcommander General Curtis Scaparrotti and and ROK Commanding General SeonPark and the rest... MORE

Work visits with U.S. troops in South Korea
August 21, 2014 — Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work spent the last day of his visit toSeoul, South Korea, talking with troops and military officials on bothsides of the long-time alliance, and seeing firsthand partners... MORE

Groundbreaking for new 'downtown' area
August 12, 2014 — Ground was broken for the new "downtown" area, featuring a newExchange, commissary and bowling center among other facilities, here,yesterday.The project will also see the construction of an... MORE

Ground was broken for the new "downtown" area, featuring a new Exchange, commissary and bowling center among other facilities, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Aug. 11, 2014. The project will also see the construction of an auditorium, chapel, chapel family life center, an arts & crafts center, recreation center, plaza and parking. When completed, these facilities will provide retail shopping, groceries, entertainment, recreation and religious services.

61st Anniversary of Armistice
July 27, 2014 — Leaders from the United Nations Command and the Neutral NationsSupervisory Commission gathered at the Freedom House by the South Koreandemilitarized zone on Sunday, July 27th to recognize the 61st... MORE

PANMUNJOM, South Korea -- Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Commanding Gen. United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea, gives a speech at the Freedom House located in South Korea’s Joint Security Area commemorating the 61st anniversary of the Korean armistice. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Russell Youmans, USFK Command Photographer)

USS Shiloh (CG 67) on Patrol
July 19, 2014 — Capt. Kurush F. Morris, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-classguided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), left, Adm. Choi Yoon-Hee,chairman, Republic Of Korea Armed Forces Joint Chiefs Of Staff,... MORE

ROK/US CFC Deputy Commander visits I Corps
July 18, 2014 — Deputy Commanding General Rep. of Korea/US Combined Forces CommandGen. Sun-Woo Park's visit to I Corps/BG Turenne 18 July. (U.S. Army Photoby I Corps Public Affairs Office)More Photos MORE

ROK & US working together aboard USS Kidd
July 16, 2014 — Electronic Technician 1st Class Christopher Williams, from Simi Valley,California, left, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missiledestroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), stands watch with Republic of... MORE

CFC and USFK senior leader staff ride
July 15, 2014 — Leadership from across the Combined Forces Command (CFC) and U.S.Forces Korea (USFK) took part in a staff ride to Incheon to learn aboutOperation Chromite and the crucial role Incheon played in the... MORE

INCHEON, South Korea -- Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Commanding Gen. United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea, (Right) and other Combined Forces Command senior leaders listen to Eighth Army historians at the Incheon Landing Memorial Museum July 15, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kim Young Ho, Eighth Army Public Affairs)

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Busan
July 11, 2014 — The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Busan,Republic of Korea (ROK) for a scheduled port visit, July 11.GWCSG’s visit to Busan serves to increase goodwill and... MORE

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Jul. 11, 2014) Republic of Korea sailors wave South Korean and American flags as the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN73) arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea for a scheduled port visit. George Washington is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting regional security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Frank L. Andrews/Released)

USFK welcomes new citizens
July 4, 2014 — United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/U.S. Forces Koreacelebrated Independence Day by welcoming 35 new Americans during aNaturalization Ceremony at the South Post Chapel on July... MORE

YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul – Servicemembers make their Naturalization Oath during a Naturalization Ceremony at the South Post Chapel here July 4. UNC/CFC/USFK commander, Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, congratulated 35 new U.S. citizens during his remarks at the ceremony. The newly-naturalized citizens were made up of servicemembers and spouses from various USFK units. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi, Ho-Gyu, U.S. Forces Korea PAO)

USFK Air Force Colonel honored as Top Wing Commander
June 27, 2014 — Col. Ricky Rupp and his wife, Charlotte, received the General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award during a ceremony here June 27.Rupp, who led the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force... MORE

Col. Ricky Rupp, with his wife, Charlotte, speak after receiving the 2013 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award June 27, 2014, during a Pentagon ceremony. Rupp, the special assistant to the commander at U.S./Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan. The award was earned during the Rupps' time while leading the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Post Allowance restored
June 3, 2014 — Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commander of United Nations Command,Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea, announced that effectiveJune 1, 2014, the Post Allowance (PA) for Korea is restored to... MORE

Wayne E. Meyer Enhances U.S. Interoperability
May 31, 2014 — ArleighBurke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108)participated in a trilateral exercise off the coast of Busan, SouthKorea, with the French and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies May... MORE

140531-N-ZZ999-011 WATERS TO THE WEST OF THE KOREAN PENNINSULA (May 31, 2014) Republic of Korea Navy Ulsan-class frigate Busan (FF959) conducts maneuvering exercises with French Navy Floreal-class light-surveillance frigate Prairial (F731) (not pictured) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) (not pictured). Wayne E. Meyer is underway in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 3rd Class Marco Gilio/Released)

Memorial Day Ceremony 2014
May 22, 2014 — United States Forces Korea honors of US service members who havesacrificed their lives during a Memorial Day ceremony at Knight Field onUnited States Army Garrison Yongsan, on May 22, 2014. (U.S. Army... MORE

Post Allowance reduced to zero percent
May 16, 2014 — The USFK commander sent a memo to employees Friday alerting them tothe post allowance drop and expressing his concern on the effect it willhave on civilian employees and their families. Post Allowance... MORE

UNC/NNSC Ambassador Roundtable
May 8, 2014 — Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, Combined ForcesCommand, United States Forces Command commander, meets with ambassador'sfrom the United Nations Sending States at the United Nations... MORE

President Barack Obama visits Yongsan
April 26, 2014 — U.S. President Barack Obama visited more than 1,500 service membersand their families, expressing appreciation for their service to theRepublic of Korea-U.S. Alliance at Collier Field House here Apr... MORE

President Barack Obama speaks to U.S. services members at Collier Fieldhouse during his visit to United States Army Garrison Yongsan, South Korea, Apr. 26, 2014. U.S. Army Photo/Sgt. Brian Gibbons

USFK bids farewell to Maj. Gen. Crandall
April 21, 2014 — Gen.Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of United Nations Command, CombinedForces Command and U.S. Forces Korea paid tribute to Maj. Gen. PaulCrandall, Deputy Chief of Staff of Transformation &... MORE

Maj. Gen. Paul Crandall, Deputy Chief of Staff, Transformation & Re-stationing, U.S. Forces Korea returns the salute of the chief of the United Nations Command Honor Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Gibbons, U.S. Forces Korea PAO)

Exercise Focused Passage starts
April 11, 2014 — The Noncombatant Evacuation Operation exercise Focused Passage 2014 starts April 14 and will run through May 2.Focused Passage 2014 is designed to ensure U.S. Forces Korea servicemembers and families... MORE

USFK Commander announces pay increase for Korean Employees
April 11, 2014 — Today, the U.S. Forces Korea commander, General Curtis M.Scaparrotti, announced a 1.7% pay increase for Korean Nationalemployees. All Korean National Employees were notified by the USFK memoposted... MORE

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