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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

Korean War vet from U.K. is interred in South Korea
February 21, 2019 — On February 19, 2019, at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, retired U.K. Sergeant Speakman was interred surrounded by family, U.K. delegates, and members of the United Nations Command (UNC). Deputy Commander, UNC, Lieutenant-General Wayne Eyre attended the service to pay his respects and laid a wreath for Sgt Speakman representing the UNC and the other Sending States also in attendance... MORE

On February, 19, 2019, at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, retired U.K. Army Sgt. Speakman were interred surrounded by family, U.K. delegates, Korean War Veterans, local school children, and members of the United Nations Command.

Joint communique of 50th U.S.-ROK Security Consultative Meeting
October 31, 2018 — 1. The 50th United States (U.S.)-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Washington, D.C., on October 31, 2018. U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis and ROK Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeongdoo led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. On October 25, 2018, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. and ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Park Hanki presided over the 43rd U.S.-ROK Military Committee Meeting (MCM)... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Holds Change of Command Ceremony
May 30, 2018 — Adm. Phil Davidson relieved Adm. Harry Harris as Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), in a ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Wednesday, May 30. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis presided over the ceremony. During his remarks Mattis praised Harris’ tenure and highlighted the importance for strong leadership in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. ... MORE

MARFORK changes command
June 14, 2017 — YONGSAN, South Korea – Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund relinquished command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea to Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman in a ceremony at Yongsan, South Korea, June 14... MORE

Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commanding general, speaks about the importance of the U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance during a change of command ceremony at Knight Field, Yongsan, South Korea, June 14.

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

Army’s Top Operational Command in Korea Welcomes New Commander
February 2, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON,Republic of Korea – TheU.S. Army’s top operational command in South Korea held a change of commandceremony Feb. 2 at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul. During the ceremony Lt... MORE

YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, South Korea -- Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea commander passes the colors to Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, incoming Commanding General Eighth Army, Chief of Staff United Nations Command, Republic of Korea – U.S. Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea during the Change of Command ceremony at Collier Field House Feb 2, 2016.

ROK – U.S. Alliance continue progress through transformation and force relocation
December 10, 2015 — USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea – Lt.Gen. Bernard S. Champoux, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command,United States Forces Korea chief of staff and commander Eighth U.S. Army, helda... MORE

Troxell selected for military’s most senior NCO position
December 2, 2015 — Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, the senior enlistedadvisor for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea,has been selected as the new senior enlisted advisor to the... MORE

United States Forces Korea Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell stands with his wife, Sandra Troxell, during his outgoing ceremony on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan on December 2, 2015. Troxell was selected to become the 20th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Staff. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi, Woo-hyuk)

Full text of 47th ROK-U.S. Joint Communique
November 1, 2015 — 1. The 47th Republic of Korea (ROK) and United States (U.S.) SecurityConsultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Seoul on Nov. 2, 2015. ROK Minster ofNational Defense Han Min-koo and U.S. Secretary of... MORE

Carter: South Korean Alliance 'Ironclad' in face of constant danger
November 1, 2015 — WASHINGTON, November 1, 2015 — The United States remainscommitted to a denuclearized Korean Peninsula and continues to call onNorth Korea to maintain peace and stability in the region,... MORE

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with reporters at the Demilitarized Zone in the Republic of Korea, Nov.1, 2015. Carter is visiting the Asia-Pacific region, where he will meet with leaders from more than a dozen nations to help advance the next phase of the U.S. military’s rebalance in the region by modernizing longtime alliances and building new partnerships. Photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Dunford discusses progress With South Korean counterpart
November 1, 2015 — SEOUL, November 1, 2015 — North Korea is just 35 miles away from Seoul, a world capital with more than 20 million inhabitants.That fact colors all the discussions between American and South Korean... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to remarks by his Republic of Korea counterpart, Army Gen. Lee Soon-Jin, during a meeting at the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff headquarters in Seoul, Nov. 1, 2015. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Combined Forces Command hosts change of command ceremony
September 17, 2015 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic ofKorea – Combined Forces Command, UnitedNations Command and United States Forces Command hosted a change of commandceremony for the CFC deputy commander on Knight... MORE

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Gen. Park Sun-Woo, out-going CFC deputy commander receives the Legion of Merit from Lt. Gen. Bernard Champoux, Chief of Staff United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea and commander Eighth United States Army during a change of responsibility ceremony on Knight Field Sept. 17. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. George Gutierrez)

CFC to begin Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2015
August 14, 2015 — YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, South Korea — The Republic of Korea – United States Combined Forces Command will conduct the annual exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2015 Aug. 17 to Aug. 28. UFG is a routine... MORE

United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission Investigates land mine detonation in demilitarized zone
August 10, 2015 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea – In response to an August 4 land mine detonation in thedemilitarized zone, which injured two Republic of Korea 1st Infantry Divisionsoldiers during a... MORE

ROK – U.S. Alliance Biological Defense Cooperation Joint Working Group visits Osan Air Base
August 6, 2015 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea –Members of thenewly-established ROK – U.S. Alliance Biological Defense Cooperation JointWorking Group (JWG) visited the Biological Identification Capability Set... MORE

CJLOTS 2015 marks successful conclusion
July 21, 2015 — At Anmyeon Beach on the Republic of Korea’s west coast July 9, 2015, ROKand U.S. forces wrapped up the Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore2015 exercise, during which approximately 1,700 personnel... MORE

USFK civilian recognized by NAACP for workforce transformation
July 17, 2015 — Stephanie C. Rainey, human resources program director, Civilian HumanResources Policy and Programs, U.S. Forces Korea, was named recipient ofthe 2015 Department of the Army's NAACP Roy Wilkins... MORE

Stephanie C. Rainey, human resources program director, Civilian Human Resources Policy and Programs, U.S. Forces Korea, receives the 2015 Department of the Army's NAACP Roy Wilkins Renowned Service Award in Philadelphia, July 14, 2015.

JULY UPDATE Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
July 2, 2015 — It is encouraging that the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome(MERS) on the Korean Peninsula has shown signs of improvement, andthere continues to be no evidence that the disease has spread... MORE

YONGSAN, Republic of Korea – On July 1, a United States Forces Korea service member washes their hands with soap and water as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Russell Youmans).

Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore Exercise Begins
June 29, 2015 — Combined Forces Command and Republic of Korea forces will conduct aCombined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore exercise from June 29 throughJuly 9, 2015 at the Anmyeon Beach on the west coast of the... MORE

ANMYEON BEACH, Republic of Korea (June 29, 2015) -- 331st Transportation Company (Modular Causeway System) inserts a temporary 560 meter (1,840 foot) Trident Pier into Anmyeon Beach on the west coast of the Republic of Korea during exercise Combined Joint Logistics Over the Shore (LOTS) 2015. LOTS are military activities that include offshore loading and unloading of ships when fixed port facilities are unavailable or denied due to enemy activities. (U.S. Navy Photo by LT Russell Wolfkiel/Released)

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