Photo Of Yi, Chong Cha (center), poses for a photo with members if the Eighth Army Safety Directorate and Korean Service Corps Safety Office following her retirement ceremony at Eighth Army headquarters on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024.

Korean Service Corps employee retires after nearly 50 years of supporting Eighth Army

Eighth Army in South Korea turned 80 years old this year, and for more than half of that existence, Yi, Chong Cha has dedicated her career to supporting the United States’ only field army.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, an intelligence officer assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, poses for a photo during exercise Ssang Yong 24 at Marine Corps Installation Camp Mujuk, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2024. Shin, a fluent Korean speaker, played a key role in coordinating planning, logistics, key leader engagements, and other exercise elements throughout exercise SY24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula.

Bridging the Gap: Korean-speaking 15th MEU Marines, Sailors at forefront of ROK-US Alliance

“Pil Sung!” It’s the battle cry for Republic of Korea Marines meaning “certain victory.” For 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors arriving in South Korea, Aug. 6, it was an audible introduction to the ROK forces they would train with – although maybe one not well understood at first.

Photo Of Pfc. Lee, Jung-Min, Brigade S-3 (Operations) (Galen Putnam)

403rd AFSB Personality Spotlight: Pfc. Lee, Jung-Min, Brigade S-3 (Operations)

The Brigade S-3 Shop would like to highlight our top performing Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA) Soldier, Pfc. Lee, Jing-Min. He has been a part of our team since July 15, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathy Sells, 8th Operational Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of airfield management operations, looks through night vision goggles during helicopter landing zone operations at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 5, 2024. This training highlighted the Air Force’s Mission Ready Airmen development and Kunsan’s ability to accept follow-on forces by directing air operations from non-standard locations on the airfield.

Wolf pack, Marines partner for joint helicopter landing zone operations at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathy Sells, 8th Operational Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of airfield management operations, looks through night vision goggles during helicopter landing zone operations at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 5, 2024.

Photo Of Chief Master Sgt. of the Republic of Korea Air Force Park Seok-Hwa, speaks to attendees during the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2024. Seok-Hwa is the 28th ROKAF CMSAF and has served in various positions among different units including the Armed Forces Command and Signal Command, Air Defense Control Command and the 17th Fighter Squadron.

SNCO Induction Ceremony 2024 at Osan AB, Korea

Chief Master Sgt. of the Republic of Korea Air Force Park Seok-Hwa, speaks to attendees during the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2024.

Photo Of Senior Airman Adrianna Vizcardo-Castillo, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron commander support staff technician, schedules an appointment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sep. 10, 2024.

Pride of the Pack: SrA Adrianna Vizcardo-Castillo

Senior Airman Adrianna Vizcardo-Castillo from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron has been selected as the 8th Fighter Wing’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of September 9-13.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Portland, Oregon, poses for a photo with her aunt, uncle and grandmother following her promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula.

15th MEU Marine promoted on deployment by her Korean family

A U.S. Marine currently deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit had the rare opportunity to be promoted by her Korean family on the flight deck of USS Boxer in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 8.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Kehl, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron fire officer, leads the 9/11 Remembrance stair climb at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2024. Participants wore lanyards with the names and photos of first responders who died on 9/11 as they climbed a total of 2,200 steps of the dorm to signify the 110 stories of the World Trade Center..

Wolf Pack gathers for reflection and remembrance on 9/11

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Kehl, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron fire officer, leads the 9/11 Remembrance stair climb at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2024

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarsksis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, provides remarks during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2024. Kasarksis spoke on the bravery of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and the Wing’s continued commitment to prevent such a tragedy again.

Wolf Pack gathers for reflection and remembrance on 9/11

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarsksis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, provides remarks during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryson Forrest, 8th Fighter Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of protocol, reviews an itinerary at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 3, 2024.

Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Bryson Forrest

Staff Sgt. Bryson Forrest has been named Kunsan Air Base’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of Sep. 2-6.