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All USFK Individuals "shelter in place" until Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 2359
January 16, 2021 — Effective immediately, out of an abundance of caution to protect the force, USFK has directed all individuals affiliated with either USAG-Yongsan or USAG-Humphreys - regardless if residing on or off installation - will immediately “shelter in place” until Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 11:59 pm... MORE

USFK COVID-19 Information
December 11, 2020 — Updated information from U.S. Forces Korea pertaining to COVID... MORE

Joint Communique of the 52nd U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting
October 14, 2020 — 1. The 52nd United States (U.S.)-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Washington, D.C., on October 14, 2020. U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and ROK Minister of National Defense Suh Wook led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. On October 13, 2020, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, and ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Won In-choul, presided over the 45th U.S.-ROK Military Committee Meeting (MCM)... MORE

USFK COVID-19 Information
August 7, 2020 — Archived information from U.S. Forces Korea pertaining to COVID. For current information visit: https://www.usfk.mil/Coronavirus/... MORE

Expressing Yourself in the Military Environment: Advice and Counsel for the USFK Community
June 23, 2020 — Expressing Yourself in the Military Environment: Advice and Counsel for the USFK Community... MORE

USFK Declares Public Health Emergency 주한미군, 공중보건 비상사태 선포
March 25, 2020 — With the World Health Organization increasing its world-wide warning to “very high,” the U.S. Department of State declaring a global level 4 travel advisory - do not travel - and the increased exposure potential of COVID-19 in proximity to USFK installations, the USFK commander exercised his authority to declare a Public Health Emergency today. 세계보건기구가 전 세계 위험 수위를 ‘매우 높음’으로 격상하고, 미 국무부의 전 세계 여행을 금지하는 4단계 경보 선포 및 주한미군 시설 인접 지역으로 코로나 바이러스 노출 가능성이 높아지면서 주한미군 사령관은 오늘 공중보건 비상사태를 선포하였다. ... MORE

A Good Neighbor Designate Offering for April 2019
April 18, 2019 — A series of unprecedented wildfire engulfed eastern part of Korea in April of 2019 and caused catastrophic damages to the Gangwon Providence. The president of the Republic of Korea declared the affected area as the disaster area and began the recovery process. However, it will be a long and painful journey for those who lost their loved ones and properties... MORE

United Nations Command, Blue House coordinate for historic summit security 유엔사령부, 역사적 정상회담을 위해 청와대와 경호 공조
April 27, 2018 — The United Nations Command in Korea, in coordination with the Republic of Korea government are continuing cooperation today at the Joint Security Area in order to facilitate a successful summit between President Moon Jae In and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. 유엔사령부는 4월 27일 열린 남북 정상회담의 성공적 개최를 위해 한국 정부와 긴밀히 협조하였다. ... MORE

USFK to conduct annual Courageous Channel exercise 주한미군, 연례 비전투원 후송훈련 ‘Courageous Channel’ 실시
October 15, 2017 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea – In cooperation with the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ministry of Defense and U.S. Department of State, U.S. Forces Korea will conduct its annual Courageous Channel training 23-27 October as part of its routinely-scheduled training. 대한민국, 용산기지 – 주한미군은 대한민국 국방부 및 미국무부와 협력하여 정기적으로 계획된 훈련의 일환으로 연례 비전투원 후송훈련 ‘Courageous Channel’을10월 23일 부터 27일 까지 실시한다... MORE

U.S. B-1B bomber flights demonstrate ironclad commitment to South Korea, Japan
July 8, 2017 — As part of the continuing demonstration of the ironclad U.S. commitment to our allies against the growing threat from North Korea’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, two U.S. Air Force B-1B... MORE

CFC Commander visits industry powerhouse 한미연합사령관, 국내 산업시설 방문
June 29, 2017 — YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea –During a visit to Republic of Korea and United States naval forces and facilities in Busan and Chinhae, General Vincent K. Brooks, Commander of Combined Forces Command, also toured POSCO, a Korean steel manufacturing company critical to wartime success, June 28. 대한민국, 서울, 용산기지 – 빈센트 케이 브룩스 한미연합사령관은 6월 28일 부산과 진해에 있는 대한민국 해군 작전사령부와 주한미해군사령부를 순시하고 전시에 매우 중요한 방어시설 중 하나인 포스코 광양제철소를 방문하였다... MORE

General Vincent K. Brooks, Commander of Combined Forces Command, is welcomed by POSCO staff as he enters one of POSCO’s blast furnaces which is currently the largest blast furnace in the world, June 28.

Pence to Discuss North Korean Aggression on Asia-Pacific Trip
April 15, 2017 — WASHINGTON -- Vice President Mike Pence begins his first official trip to the Asia-Pacific region tomorrow to, among other things, reinforce the Trump administration’s full commitment to U.S. security alliances there, senior administration officials said, April 14, 2017... MORE

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

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.

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

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

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

Seoul community members tour Humphreys, Osan, learn about transformation and relocation
June 6, 2016 — Members of the Korean-American Association and People-to-People International-Korea participated in U.S. Forces Korea Executive Orientation Program II, June, 1. The program brings community and business leaders from Seoul up to date on the transformation and relocation effort of USFK and 8th Army. The tour included an update on the progress of construction at Camp Humphreys including a windshield tour of all the new facilities and a tour and command brief at Osan Air Base. ... MORE

Members of the Korean-American Society and the People to People International-Korea eat lunch in Provider Dining Facility on Camp Humphreys. The groups were there to tour both Humphreys and Osan Air Base as part of the Executive Orientation Program II. They learned about U.S. Army's plan to relocate troops and their famillies from Seoul to Camp Humphries.

ROK Employees integral part of USFK workforce
May 20, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea – ROK employees are and will remain an integral part of USFK's workforce. "We are fully committed to taking care of our civilian workforce, just like they’ve taken care of us," said Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Commander, United States Forces Korea. "Our dedicated employees are an integral part of our team and contribute greatly to the strength and continued success of our Alliance. As such, we remain committed to an open dialogue throughout this entire transformation process." ... MORE