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University’s free art classes connect U.S. military community with Korean culture

For the U.S. military community in Pyeongtaek, a local university is fostering cultural connections through free Korean art classes for military spouses and children.

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Share your ink in Pacific Tattoo magazine

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!

Photo Of U.S. service members wearing hanbok, Korean traditional attire, in Jeonju Hanok Village.

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ROK Cultural Immersion Program helps you explore South Korea

If you’re stationed in South Korea, don’t miss out on a special opportunity to explore the country through the ROK Cultural Immersion Program.

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“Most Proud Mother”: Humphreys mom breaks down daughter’s educational journey

My daughter Olivia is a phenomenal and exceptional child who appreciates challenges as young as I can remember. Olivia taught herself to read at a tender age and was able to solve simple math problems using long division at the age of two.

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Show a little love for your DODEA graduate in Stars and Stripes Grad Tab; Deadline May 5 for Korea

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Romi Abouzedan, 51st Medical Group in-place patient decontamination team chief, left, briefs Dr. Young Mee Jee, Korea Disease Control Agency commissioner, about the 51st MDG’s patient decontamination capabilities at Osan Air Base.

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KDCA Commissioner visits 51st MDG

U.S. Air Force Maj. Romi Abouzedan, 51st Medical Group in-place patient decontamination team chief, left, briefs Dr. Young Mee Jee, Korea Disease Control Agency commissioner, about the 51st MDG’s patient decontamination capabilities at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 3, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Sergio Lopez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise,

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Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Sergio Lopez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise.

Photo Of An Operation CODE (Children on Deployment Exercise) participant practices “Red Man” riot control training with a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2025.

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Misawa 35th FW hosts Operation CODE

Members of the 35th Fighter Wing participate in Operation CODE (Children on Deployment Exercise) at Misawa Air Base, Japan

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Captain Antoine Arnaud, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, conducts pre-flight procedures during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise 25-2 at Osan Air Base.

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CSARTE 25-2 kicks off at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Captain Antoine Arnaud, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, conducts pre-flight procedures during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise 25-2 at Osan Air Base.

Photo Of A U.S. Airman assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing high-fives students of a local school after helping them plant trees during the 80th Arbor Day event in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea.

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Team Osan planting trees, growing partnerships

Following the end of the Korean War, there were many things left in ruin that needed to be rebuilt, including the countryside and its forests.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Helen O’Brien, 51st Comptroller Squadron financial analyst technician, highlights her responsibilities within the squadron at Osan Air Base.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Senior Airman Helen O’Brien

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Helen O’Brien, 51st Comptroller Squadron financial analyst technician, highlights her responsibilities within the squadron at Osan Air Base.

Photo Of Kristen Loflin, the USO Indo-Pacific regional marketing and communications specialist, and Mari Velasquez, an area specialist for USO Okinawa, are interviewed by Seaman Tyler Jackson, an American Forces Network radio host, on Camp Butler, Okinawa, April 1, 2025.

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VIDEO: USO Indo-Pacific focus; Month of the Military Child

Kristen Loflin, the USO Indo-Pacific regional marketing and communications specialist, and Mari Velasquez, an area specialist for USO Okinawa, are interviewed by Seaman Tyler Jackson, an American Forces Network radio host, on Camp Butler, Okinawa, April 1, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Burdette, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pest manager, receives feedback from Sun-Cha, Cho, Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurant manager, at Osan Air Base.

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51st CES keeping Osan’s facilities pest free

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Burdette, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pest manager, receives feedback from Sun-Cha, Cho, Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurant manager, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Garay, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew team chief, inspects a munition on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Kunsan 8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Through coordinated efforts among the 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Operations Group, and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron sustained high-tempo flying operations, projecting continuous lethal airpower.


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