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Gen. Robert “Abe” Abrams, commander of United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea, delivers a speech as the presiding official over the change of command of the Air Component Command and the change of responsibility for the deputy commander of USFK at Osan Air Base, ROK, June 12, 2020.

ROK/US combined training protects integrity of the OPCON transition process

The transition sends a message of trust in and respect for Korean military leaders, says the author of this commentary.

By David Maxwell

3 years ago

U.S. Army soldiers maneuver and connect a section of an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a rafting exercise on Namhan River, South Korea.

South Korea, US postpone annual military drills due to virus

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have postponed their annual drills out of concerns over a virus outbreak.

3 years ago

No more curfew for US troops in South Korea

“After assessing the curfew data and consulting with USFK leaders including component commanders, I decided to end the curfew effective December 17,” Gen. Robert B. Abrams, United States Forces Korea commander."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Deadlock over cost of US troops in South Korea isn’t halting military ops, for now, but workers face furlough

President Trump reportedly wants the Republic of Korea to pay up to double the current amount to host 28,000 U.S. troops based in the country.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Air Force F-22s, F-35s deploy to Korea for Vigilant Ace exercise

More than 12,000 troops and 230 aircraft will participate in the annual exercise with airmen from the Republic of Korea, but this time there will be stealth fighter jets.

By Charlsy Panzino

5 years ago

JBER airman dies while training in Korea

The 23-year-old collapsed and was unable to be revived during a temporary assignment in Korea.

By Charlsy Panzino

5 years ago

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