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Archive: February, 2026

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)

Feb. 19, 2026

Marine Forces Korea Sergeant Major Awarded Republic of Korea Prime Minister Commendation

SOUTH KOREA — 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.

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

Feb. 18, 2026

Buddy Squadron 26-2 enhances interoperability at Osan

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — 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.

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.

Feb. 13, 2026

Humphreys Meeting Highlights Unwavering ROK-U.S. Commitment to Peace

USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea — 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.

Feb. 11, 2026

U.S. Forces Korea Hosts 'Tachyon Echo' Exercise to Strengthen Multinational Coordination and Regional Defense

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)

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)

Feb. 4, 2026

USecAF visits Osan Air Base

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — 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.

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