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Camp Humphreys Culinary Outpost goes rolling along

The Camp Humphreys community just got a new takeout spot for breakfast and lunch, and the best part: the food comes to you.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Civil Engineering Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Kirk Hull, incoming 51st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base.

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51st CES Change of Command ceremony at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Civil Engineering Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Kirk Hull, incoming 51st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base.

Photo Of Jeffery Young and family at the Geoje Jungle Dome & Botanical Garden, in Geoje, South Korea.

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403rd AFSB Personality Spotlight: Jeffrey Young - Army Field Support Battalion-Korea

Mr. Jeffrey Young exemplifies unwavering commitment to the battalion’s mission by accepting every challenge with a proactive and can-do spirit, completing each task ahead of schedule while providing regular, clear leadership updates.

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Honoring the past, securing the future: 75 years since the Korean War outbreak

On June 25, 1950, the quiet dawn on the Korean Peninsula was shattered as North Korean forces crossed the 38th Parallel and launched a full-scale invasion of South Korea.

Photo Of Maj. Gen. Charles Lombardo, commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division and Col. Christopher S. Nunn, Commander of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team are pictured during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, on Camp Casey, South Korea

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1-2 SBCT Transfers Authority to 1-4 SBCT on Camp Casey

Maj. Gen. Charles Lombardo, commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division and Col. Christopher S. Nunn, Commander of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team are pictured during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, on Camp Casey, South Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Edmund Ward, right, incoming 51st Force Support Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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51st FSS Change of Command at Osan AB

The 51st Force Support Squadron hosted a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Amanda Siangco, incoming 51st Medical Group commander, renders her first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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51st MDG Change of Command at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Amanda Siangco, incoming 51st Medical Group commander, renders her first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of Brett Stohr, InSource Fire Training president, teaches strategies and tactics during Osan’s first bilingual InSource Consulting Fire Training at Osan Air Base.

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Forging partnerships through fire training at Osan AB

Brett Stohr, InSource Fire Training president, teaches strategies and tactics during Osan’s first bilingual InSource Consulting Fire Training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Essential tips to get through monsoon season in Korea

As monsoon season has returned to the Korean peninsula, the weather will become unpredictable and can bring high humidity and heavy downpours

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Korea Tip of the Day: Must-have apps when traveling in Korea

KakaoTalk is a free messenger widely used among Koreans, similar to WhatsApp. It’s a main tool for communicating with Koreans and local businesses.

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Osan Master Sgt. Release 2025

The newest master sergeant selects pose for a group photo during the Master Sergeant Release party at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2025. The event recognized their dedication, leadership, and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.

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Rainy season to hit Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam early starting Jun. 20

The first wave of monsoon rains is expected to reach Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam on June 20, three days earlier than usual, following the early start of the rainy season in Jeju on June 12.

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Osan Post Office awarded best in Air Force 2024

The award highlights the team’s unwavering dedication, excellence in service and mission-critical support to the service members, civilians, retirees, and their families here and the Indo-Pacific region.


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