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USFK and UNC members, families join CFC cultural immersion program
June 18, 2025 — USFK and UNC members, families join CFC cultural immersion program... MORE

Service Members and Families of U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command gather for a group photo in front of Memorial Chapel in UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea, during the 2025 Korean Security, History, Cultural Immersion Program, June 18.

Glitch-Enabled Phishing Campaign Targets Navy Federal Credit Union and 830 Organizations
June 9, 2025 — Glitch-Enabled Phishing Campaign Targets Navy Federal Credit Union and 830 Organizations... MORE

U.S. Military, Korean Children Unite for Mural Project in Yongsan
June 4, 2025 — U.S. Military, Korean Children Unite for Mural Project in Yongsan... MORE

On June 3, alongside professional Korean artists, volunteers collaborated with the children to bring pre-designed murals to life at Yongsan Park. This special event not only marked the 103rd ROK Children’s Day, but also reinforced the enduring bond between our two communities through shared creativity and service. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Seong Ho Park, USFK Public Affairs)

Inaugural Nuclear Weapon Effects Course-Korea
April 16, 2025 — Inaugural Nuclear Weapon Effects Course-Korea... MORE

Seventh Air Force begins air component operations in Freedom Shield 25
March 10, 2025 — Seventh Air Force begins air component operations in Freedom Shield 25... MORE

Old Soldiers Never Die: USFK Command Sgt. Maj. retires after 36 years
March 17, 2022 — Entering a senior enlisted advisor’s office is like stepping back in time. To a junior service member, it might resemble a museum with memorabilia and placards, undoubtedly supported by countless shared memories of places he once called home. Photos of old friends at military school graduations, shadowboxes full of medals and parting gifts, and challenge coins neatly positioned everywhere; every corner has a story... MORE

Portrait of Command Sgt. Major Walter A. Tagalicud when he was a U.S. Army Pvt. in front of a U.S. flag.

Taking A ‘Bite’ Out of Decoy Training
March 11, 2022 — This week the U.S. Army 503/903 Combined Military Working Dog Detachment held a joint 3-day training event with the handlers of the U.S. Air Force 51st Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. During Decoy Training, Military Working Dogs are encouraged to bite a “decoy target,” while a handler wears a protective ‘bite shirt’ or ‘wrap’ acting as the assailant... MORE

Airman watches instructor who holds the leash of the military working dog who is leaping toward a soldier wearing a protective bit shirt, mouth open and ready to bite the arm.

Lessons Learned as a Civilian Supervisor
November 17, 2021 — Ms. Jacqueline Leeker, the USFK Public Affairs Deputy Director, and winner of the 2021 USFK's Civilian Employee of the Year Award for Manager of the Year, talks about leadership and the best advice she has received over the years about management. What is written in this article are Ms. Leeker's thoughts and opinions and does not reflect the opinions of USFK... MORE

Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, UNC/CFC/USFK commander, and USFK Command Sgt. Maj. Walter A. Tagalicud, stand with Ms. Jacqueline Leeker, the U.S. Manager of the Year recipient for the 2021 USFK Civilian Employee of the Year Award Ceremony at Riverbend Golf Course on Nov. 17, 2021. (U.S. Army photos by PFC Kim, Sang-Heon)

U.S. and ROK militaries find creative ways to celebrate Alliance through music
July 26, 2021 — In coordination with U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command, Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense created a joint music video to mark the 68th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement on July 27, 2021... MORE

ROK Army Sgt. Yook Sung-jae in dress uniform is standing on the left while U.S. Army Spc. Brittany D. Simmons in dress uniform is standing on the right and both are looking at one another, talking. Behind them is a blurred stairway from inside of the War Memorial of Korea.

U.S. Forces Korea hosted a blood drive in partnership with the Korean National Red Cross
July 21, 2021 — In partnership with the Korean National Red Cross, U.S. Forces Korea hosts a blood drive at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in South Korea on July 21, to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply for patients in need. ... MORE

Military service member is reclined inside of the KNRC bus donating blood. A KNRC nurse stands to the side drawing donator's blood.

USFK to Receive and Administer the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
March 9, 2021 — Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization on Feb. 27 of the one-dose Janssen vaccine, commonly referred to as Johnson & Johnson or J&J, USFK will begin to receive and administer the J&J COVID-19 vaccine to its affiliated community as another vaccine to further protect its bubble in the fight against the COVID-19 virus... MORE

USAG-Yongsan and already known USAG-Humphreys’ units and individuals “shelter in place” status extended through Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 11:59 pm.
January 23, 2021 — Based on USFK’s ongoing contract tracing, USFK has extended USAG-Yongsan and already known USAG-Humphreys’ units and individuals “shelter in place” status through Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 11:59 pm... MORE

USAG-Yongsan's "shelter in place" extended through Jan. 24, at 11:59 p.m. and HPCON Charlie reassessment postponed until Feb. 2
January 19, 2021 — Based on USFK’s ongoing contract tracing regarding the COVID-19 cluster at USAG-Yongsan, USFK has extended USAG-Yongsan’s “shelter in place” status through Sunday, Jan. 24 at 11:59 pm. USAG-Humphreys, with the exception of select units and individuals, will resume limited operations, functions and services effective Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 12:00 am. USFK unit chain of commands will inform their personnel and formations if the “shelter in place” status applies to them... MORE

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 Commander's Message about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
December 22, 2020 — After a comprehensive review of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization, meaning it’s effective for immediate use. Over the next few days, USFK will begin to receive and administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to combat the COVID-19 virus to further protect the force and our community... MORE

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

Two USFK-Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
October 8, 2020 — Two USFK-affiliated individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct 7... MORE

USFK Adjusts COVID-19 Isolation Release Criteria
September 21, 2020 — Since COVID-19 first appeared within South Korea, USFK has maintained an aggressive preventive approach to protecting the force and our mission... MORE

USFK Korean National Contractor Confirmed with COVID-19
September 5, 2020 — A USFK contractor who works at Osan Air Base tested positive for COVID-19 today... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
August 20, 2020 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency (PHE) for an additional 90 days effective today. It will remain in effect through Nov. 18, 2020 unless renewed or terminated before then... MORE

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