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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

Korea commemorates 63rd anniversary of Korean War Armistice
July 28, 2016 — The MPVA hosted this ceremony to commemorate the sacrifice and commitment of the citizens and Soldiers of the Republic of Korea and to thank United Nations Command Sending States’ service members, for helping to maintain stability and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula... MORE

ROK & U.S. Joint Statement: ROK-U.S. Alliance agrees to deploy THAAD
July 7, 2016 — (July 8, 2016) ROK & U.S. Joint Statement: ROK-U.S. Alliance agrees to deploy THAAD... MORE

Letter from USFK Chief of Staff Regarding Post Hardship Differential;
June 30, 2016 — Update to the Reduction of Post Hardship Differential MORE

Memorandum on Guidance on Communication with Presidential Campaigns
June 29, 2016 — OSD Memo June 29 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

Memorandum from the Secretary of Defense: Enjoying Your Summer - Be Smart and Be Safe
May 9, 2016 — Enjoying Your Summer - Be Smart and Be Safe MORE

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