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ROK MINDEF visits during exercise assessment
March 6, 2015 — TheRepublic of Korea Minister of Defense, The Honorable Han, Min-gu andGeneral Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander United Nations Command,Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea met with... MORE

FEATURE - Patriot puppies: 731st AMS 'Port Dawgs' open doors to new passengers
March 4, 2015 — "I wasn't going to be able to keep my puppies. We were ready to give them up, and we were devastated," said Elena as she kissed her mixed-breed, exhausted pound puppy on the forehead after a 10-plus... MORE

Kali, a pet who traveled to the Korean Peninsula on space available travel, is scanned for a microchip after arriving at the the Osan Air Base passenger terminal, Republic of Korea, March 2, 2015. After five years in the works, the 731st Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal welcomed its first four-legged passengers on a new program allowing service members to fly their pets to the Peninsula via the "Patriot Express." (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

SOFA Joint Committee meets
December 9, 2014 — Joint Press Release of the 194th US – ROK SOFA Joint Committee1. Representatives of Republic of Korea and the United States of America held the 194thStatus of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Joint Committee... MORE

SECNAV visits Korea, reaffirms commitment to the Alliance
December 9, 2014 — TheSecretary of the Navy (SECNAV) visited the Republic of Korea Dec 8-9 tomeet with Sailors, Marines, and senior leaders to reaffirm theDepartment of the Navy’s strong commitment to the U.S. and ROK... MORE

SEOUL, Republic of Korea (December 9, 2014) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks to and answers questions from Sailors and Marines stationed on the Korean peninsula during an all-hands call at Collier Gym with on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan December 9, 2014. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Frank L. Andrews // Released)

UNC Celebrates the 69th Anniversary of the United Nations in Japan
November 20, 2014 — Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea traveled to Tokyo as the host and guest speaker at a reception honoring the... MORE

Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, addresses ceremony attendees during the 69th Anniversary of the United Nations, Nov. 18, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

U.S., South Korea Reach Agreement for Wartime Control of Forces
October 24, 2014 — Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Korean Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo met at the Pentagon today for the 46th Security Consultative Meeting.At the meeting, they agreed to implement South... MORE

Security Decisions Should Continue to Deter North Korea, Official Says
October 24, 2014 — Decisions made at the security and military talks between the UnitedStates and South Korea should continue to deter North Korea, Army Gen.Curtis M. Scaparrotti said today.Scaparrotti, the Combined... MORE

WASHINGTON - Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, briefs reporters at the Pentagon, Oct. 24, 2014. Scaparrotti answered questions about military relations with South Korea and other topics. (DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett)

USFK Releases New Policy Letter
October 17, 2014 — United States Forces Korea took another step to combat prostitutionand human trafficking with the publication a new policy letter signed byUSFK commander Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti on Wednesday.The... MORE

2014 Good Neighbor Award Ceremony
September 29, 2014 — General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Commander United Nations Command,Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea, and USFK CommandSergeant Major John Troxell, present the Good Neighbor Awards to... MORE

USFK Civilian Award Ceremony
September 25, 2014 — General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Commander United NationsCommand, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea, andUSFK Command Sergeant Major John Troxell stand with the recipients ofthe ... MORE

Celebrating Chuseok
September 3, 2014 — Gen. Seon Park, Deputy Commander, Combined Forces Command and Lt. Gen.Jan-Marc Jouas, Deputy Commander, United Nations Command and UnitedStates Forces Korea, had cake-cutting ceremony September 3rd to... MORE

ROK Chairman of the Defense Committee Visits CP Tango
August 28, 2014 — TheROK Chairman of the Defense Committee, Mr. Jin-Ha Hwang, and othercommittee members, visits CP Tango to learn about the Ulchi FreedomGuardian exercise. He was briefed by senior leaders like Gen... MORE

Sending States: The International Component of UFG
August 28, 2014 — The annual combined-joint command post exercise, Ulchi FreedomGuardian, allows Republic of Korea and U.S. service members andcivilians to train together in a partnership aimed to sharpen theirresponse... MORE

DAEGU, South Korea - The Multi-National Coordination Center Deputy Director, Col. Chris Austin, Australian Defense Force, works at his computer station during the annual combined-joint command post exercise, Ulchi Freedom Guardian 14. The mission of the MNCC is to coordinate force reception, staging and onwards movement of United Nation Command Sending State contributions to support the UNC mission and ROK - led defense on the Korean Peninsula. (Photo by USFK Public Affairs)

U.S. Sailors carry on legacy of outreach
August 24, 2014 — Activeduty and reserve Sailors stationed across the Korean peninsula visitedthe Aikwangwon Social Welfare Foundation at Koje Island, August 24, fora community outreach project with residents and... MORE

KOJE ISLAND, Republic of Korea (August 24, 2014) Cmdr. Erik Karlson, from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, practices making gimbop, a traditional Korean snack food, with help from a resident as part of the lunch preparation during a U.S. Navy visit designed to build relationships with the community at Aikwangwon, a home and school for the mentally and physically disabled, on Koje Island, Republic of Korea, August 24. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Wendy Wyman/Released)

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

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