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United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission Investigates land mine detonation in demilitarized zone
August 13, 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 routine patrol, United Nations Command Commander GeneralCurtis M. Scaparrotti directed a Special Investigation Team from the UnitedNations Command Military... MORE

ROK – U.S. Alliance Biological Defense Cooperation Joint Working Group visits Osan Air Base
August 13, 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 (BICS)training facility in Osan Air Base as part of their ongoing review of theAlliance biological defense programs to ensure that these programs continue... MORE

Department of Defense announces results of Comprehensive Laboratory Review
July 24, 2015 — The Department of Defense today announced its findings for the DODComprehensive Review which assessed DoD laboratory procedures,processes, and protocols associated with inactivating Bacillusanthracis.The DOD Comprehensive Review is not specific to USFK or Korea. USFKcontinues to work with our ROK Alliance partners on the review of ourbiological... MORE

USFK Civilian town hall
July 22, 2015 — Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander United Nations Command,Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea, discusses issueswith the USFK civilian workforce on the Korean peninsula in the VanFleet room at Eighth United States Army headquarters on July 22. Gen.Scaparrotti addressed approximately 4,000 USFK civilian personnel duringthe town... MORE

USFK directs personnel to consult prior to off-post healthcare visits
June 12, 2015 — U.S. Forces Korea commander, Gen. Curtis M.Scaparrotti has directed service members, civilians, and their familiesto contact their chain of command and healthcare providers prior tocompleting any off-installation hospital referrals within the Republicof Korea.The commander also directed first-line military leaders to conduct unitscreenings for all... MORE

CFC Announces End of Key Resolve 2015
March 13, 2015 — The Combined Forces Command announced today that it has successfullycompleted its combined command defense exercise Key Resolve."Key Resolve is a critical exercise each year. It gives us the abilityto train and rehearse with our Republic of Korea partners and UnitedNations Sending State Partners. It is important to maintain our highlevels of... MORE

CFC Announces Start of Key Resolve 2015
February 24, 2015 — TheRepublic of Korea-United States Combined Forces Command announced theannual Key Resolve exercise will take place March 2 to 13, 2015.Key Resolve is an annual command post exercise that ensures theROK-U.S. Alliance is prepared to defend the ROK, while training Allianceforces to respond to any potential event on the peninsula. "This is a critical... MORE

CFC Announces Start of Foal Eagle 2015
February 24, 2015 — The Republic of Korea-United States Combined Forces Command announcedthe annual Foal Eagle exercise training window will be March 2 to April24, 2015. Foal Eagle is a series of joint and combined field training exercisesconducted by CFC and USFK component commands spanning ground, air,naval, and special operations.As in past years, CFC will release... MORE

Operation Courageous Channel 2014
September 9, 2014 — The Noncombatant Evacuation Operation exercise Courageous Channel2014 will start Sep. 15 and run through Oct. 5 at various installationsin the Republic of Korea.Courageous Channel is designed to exercise U.S. Forces Korea andsubordinate commands on running a NEO and provide participating familymembers a walkthrough of the procedures they will need... MORE

CFC Announces Completion of Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2014
August 28, 2014 — The Combined Forces Command announced today that it has successfullycompleted its annual computer-assisted simulation exercise, UlchiFreedom Guardian (UFG)."This year's Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise further strengthened ourcombined defense and enhanced the readiness of Republic of Korea andUnited States Combined Forces and the United Nations... MORE

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