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USS George Washington Strike Group Departs from Busan
November 9, 2025 — Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), USS Shoup (DDG 86), and... MORE

U.S., Republic of Korea Conduct Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise
November 20, 2025 — The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy conducted a Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise (MCSOFEX) in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, and its surrounding waters and airspace, Nov... MORE

The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978), left, and Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon (FFG 823), right, sail in formation aft of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy, Nov. 18, 2025.

Brunson underscores Korea’s central role in Indo-Pacific security at NDU
December 12, 2025 — Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea addressed students and faculty at the National Defense University on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, as part of the university’s Presidential Lecture Series at Fort McNair in Washington. The event in Roosevelt Hall brought together senior U.S. and international military officers, interagency professionals and international partners to examine the evolving security environment on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific... MORE

U.S., ROK Navies Strengthen Combined Undersea Warfare During Silent Shark 2025
December 16, 2025 — The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy successfully completed the biennial theater anti-submarine warfare (TASW) exercise Silent Shark 2025 in Guam, Dec. 11. Organized by Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG-7), Silent Shark is a long-standing bilateral exercise designed to strengthen interoperability and advance combined TASW capabilities between the U.S. and ROK navies. This year marks the 10th iteration, following the previous exercise in 2023... MORE

Crew members assigned to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Submarine Ahn Mu (SS 085) participate in a submarine training evolution during a visit to Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific (NSTCP) Detachment Guam, Dec. 1, 2025.

USFK Commander Underscores Korea’s Strategic Importance, Strengthens Regional Partnerships at Honolulu Defense Forum
January 15, 2026 — General Xavier T. Brunson, Commander of United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC), and U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), underscored the Korean Peninsula’s central role in Indo-Pacific security and deepened trilateral and regional defense cooperation during a series of engagements at the Honolulu Defense Forum, hosted by Pacific Forum in Honolulu Jan. 12-13... MORE

USecAF visits Osan Air Base
February 4, 2026 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2026, marking his second stop as a part of his tour of the Indo-Pacific bases... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Iverson, Seventh Air Force commander, greets Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2026. Lohmeier’s visit is focused on engaging with Airmen and Guardians executing the mission across the Indo-Pacific, while also understanding the region’s operational challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

U.S. Forces Korea Hosts 'Tachyon Echo' Exercise to Strengthen Multinational Coordination and Regional Defense
February 11, 2026 — U.S. Forces Korea hosts Tachyon Echo, a Tri-Command Technical Effects Tabletop Exercise with participants from United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command (CFC), and U.S. Forces Korea (USFK)... MORE

Humphreys Meeting Highlights Unwavering ROK-U.S. Commitment to Peace
February 13, 2026 — Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, Commander of United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, hosted Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Feb. 13 for a command mission brief and discussions on maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula amid evolving regional security challenges... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea, shakes hands with Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Cho Hyun at the UNC and USFK Headquarters on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 13, 2026.

Buddy Squadron 26-2 enhances interoperability at Osan
February 18, 2026 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron hosted Republic of Korea Air Force pilots from the 111th Fighter Squadron during Buddy Squadron 26-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9-13, 2025... MORE

A Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16 assigned to the 111th Fighter Squadron, arrives during Buddy Squadron 26-2 at Osan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 9, 2026

Marine Forces Korea Sergeant Major Awarded Republic of Korea Prime Minister Commendation
February 19, 2026 — SOUTH KOREA — In a ceremony reflecting the strength of the ROK–U.S. alliance, a senior U.S. Marine enlisted leader received one of the Republic of Korea government’s highest honors for his sustained contributions to combined readiness and cooperation on the Korean Peninsula... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, stands at attention as his citation is read during his award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

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