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Photo Of Chip licks the hand of one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED) employees who attend the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program (AVP) held at district headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, March 20, 2024.

The American Red Cross comfort dogs provide paws-itive energy to Army engineers in Korea

With an abundance of tail wags, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED) welcomed comfort dogs to spend time with its employees as part of a wellness initiative on March 20, 2024, at Camp Humphreys.

Photo Of Tech. Sgt. Victoria Kohagen 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment non-commissioned officer in charge, inspects paperwork before checking out an M4 carbine rifle in preparation for Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2024.

8th LRS GENARMS the Pack, ignites base defense mission

The 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron led the 8th Fighter Wing in conducting general arming procedures during Beverly Sentinel 24-1, Mar. 25-29.

Photo Of Stars and Stripes staff at AFN Humphreys Radio Station

VIDEO: On the air with Stars and Stripes Korea and AFN in Camp Humphreys

Tune into AFN Radio station 1440 AM or 88.3 FM at noon every other Thursday to catch our awesome Stars and Stripes team in action.

Photo Of Staff Sgt. Natanael Garcia, left, 8th Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician, and Tech. Sgt. Joshua McMaster, 8th CS Focal Point non-commissioned officer in charge, pose for a photo during Cope Tiger 2024 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 15, 2024.

8th Communications Squadron Airmen boost Cope Tiger 24 connectivity

Two Airmen assigned to the 8th Communications Squadron fulfilled a no-notice tasking to support and improve Cope Tiger 2024 cyber operations, March 9.

Photo Of Chaplain (Capt.) Nikki Reeves, Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital and 121st Field Hospital chaplain, speaks to women, March 3, 2024, during the We Grow Together conference at the Dragon Hill Lodge in Yongsan in Seoul.

Korea-wide women’s retreat takes place for the third year

More than 160 women from across the Korean peninsula gathered for a Christian women’s retreat, March 1-3 in Seoul.

Photo Of Throughout March, Airmen of all career fields join in camaraderie to attempt to grow mustaches in recognition of the annual tradition “Mustache March.”

Wolf Pack bring in the season of the ‘Mustache’

For many, the start of Spring has become synonymous with warmer weather, flowers blooming and rainstorms.

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403rd AFSB Personality Spotlight: Pfc. Heo, Joon-soo

As a 42A (administrative assistant) I support the Brigade Command Team and front office staff with a variety of tasks.

Photo Of Soldiers assigned to the 210th Field Artillery Brigade at Camp Casey help clean up the banks of the Sincheon River in Dongducheon, South Korea, March 19, 2024.

Camp Casey troops team up with South Korean neighbors to keep river clean

Volunteers, including more than 100 troops from the U.S. Army’s Camp Casey, recently pulled enough trash from the banks of the Sicheon River to fill 70 large plastic bags.

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Chinhae to host cherry blossom festival March 30

The annual Commander Fleet Activites Chinhae Cherry Blossom Open Base Festival is back on 30 March 2024.

Photo Of Korea tip of the day photo

Korea tip of the day: Don’t trash the garbage rules in Korea

In South Korea, residents living off-post are required to comply with government regulations regarding trash disposal. 

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MOMC: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this.

Photo Of Members of NASA and Women Inspiring the Next Generations Success pose for a group photo following a Women’s History Month panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2024. Women Inspiring the Next Generations Success and NASA scientists hosted this Women’s Day panel to inspire Osan’s students to pursue careers in STEM.

Inspiring Futures: A celebration of women in STEM at Osan AB

Women Inspiring the Next Generation’s Success held an International Women’s Day panel in Osan Middle High School at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2024.

Photo Of Maj. Rex Anderson, 8th Fighter Wing weapons officer, performs a gesture of squadron pride before departing for a routine flight in preparation for Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 11, 2024.

35th Fighter Squadron Pantons ‘push’ west for Cope Tiger 2024

The 35th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is set to participate in Exercise Cope Tiger 2024, 18-29 March at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Okyere, 51st Comptroller Squadron financial accountant technician, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 14, 2024.

Osan airman breaking barriers: Celebrating women’s history

In 1948, the first woman joined the U.S. Air Force the moment female enlistment was authorized, inspiring generations of female service members.

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