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Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bennie Adarr, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to fire an M252 81 mm mortar during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea.

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Activated Reserve Marines conduct a Mortar Range during Korea Viper 25.4

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bennie Adarr, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to fire an M252 81 mm mortar during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea.

Photo Of Choe Kwang-kyu poses for a photo.

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USACE Far East District bids farewell to a legend: Choe Kwang-kyu retires after 48 years of service

Current and former colleagues celebrated his retirement with him on May 21, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Photo Of Georgiana Quintanilla Tyquiengco, author of Always Never Knowing.

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UOG Press launches Always Never Knowing, a debut short story collection capturing youth on Guam

The University of Press is launching Always Never Knowing (ANK) by Georgiana Quintanilla Tyquiengco, a debut collection of fictional short stories that follow Jiavonna “Vonna” Cepeda as she navigates adolescence in southern Guam.

Photo Of Col. Henry Brown, commander, 403rd Army Field Support Brigade, and Gordon “Buzz” Hackett, deputy to the commander, 403rd AFSB, display the runner-up plaque presented to LRC-Okinawa during the 2024 Army Award for Maintenance Excellence Ceremony at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker, South Korea.

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403rd Army Field Support Brigade units recognized with DA-level awards

Col. Henry Brown, commander, 403rd Army Field Support Brigade, and Gordon “Buzz” Hackett, deputy to the commander, 403rd AFSB, display the runner-up plaque presented to LRC-Okinawa.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keven Gomescoello, 51st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, applies seam tape to an anti-exposure suit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 22, 2025. Suit maintenance ensures pilots remain protected during over-water operations, which are common in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Osan 51st OSS AFE ensures pilots are always equipped

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keven Gomescoello, 51st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, applies seam tape to an anti-exposure suit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 22, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Distelzweig, incoming 51st Operations Group commander, receives the unit guidon from Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 22, 2025. The passing of the guidon signifies the official transfer of command to Distelzweig.

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51st Operations Group holds change of command ceremony at Osan AB.

U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Distelzweig, incoming 51st Operations Group commander, receives the unit guidon from Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 22, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, 8th Operational Support Team mental health technician, teaches a toxic leadership professional development course to 8th Medical Group Airmen at Kunsan Air Base.

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AF reservist brings mental health expertise to Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, an approachable leader with a warm smile, served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as an active-duty mental health technician.

Photo Of Jun B. Sim, 403rd Army Field Support Brigade.

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403rd Army Field Support Brigade Personality Spotlight: Jun B. Sim – Brigade Headquarters S6 (Information Management)

Mr. Sim has been with the brigade as a Department of the Army civilian for over a little year. He has accomplished 100 percent of the brigade’s lifecycle requirements with new laptops, monitors, tablets, etc.

Photo Of Senior Airman Alexander Page, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron bioenvironmental equipment technician, refuels a generator providing power to the 8th Medical Group’s expeditionary medical support (EMEDS)+10 hospital at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Med Hawks sharpen expeditionary medical services at Kunsan AB

Senior Airman Alexander Page, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron bioenvironmental equipment technician, refuels a generator providing power to the 8th Medical Group’s expeditionary medical support (EMEDS)+10 hospital at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Walker, 51st Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance supervisor, left, and Airman 1st Class Niko Guaglianone, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance crew chief, assemble a munition while Senior Airman Quinn Corgiat, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance inspector reviews technical orders at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: SrA Quinn Corgiat

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Walker, 51st Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance supervisor, left, and Airman 1st Class Niko Guaglianone, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance crew chief, assemble a munition while Senior Airman Quinn Corgiat, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance inspector reviews technical orders at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Ryland, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron incoming commander, receives his first salute as commander during the 36th FGS assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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36th FGS assumption of command at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Ryland, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron incoming commander, receives his first salute as commander during the 36th FGS assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, signals an engine start in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025.

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PACAF Viper Demo performs at Osan Air Power Days enhancing U.S.-ROK partnership

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, signals an engine start in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025.

Photo Of Rachel Napolitan, Chief of Public Affairs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District, was named the 2024 USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year.

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Rachel Napolitan named USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year

Rachel Napolitan, Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District (USACE FED), was named the 2024 USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year April 25, 2025. The award is the highest individual honor within the USACE Public Affairs Community of Practice.

Photo Of U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Matthew Barnhart and U.S. Army Capt. Ah Cho Commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Signal Brigade, at the Change of Responsibility Ceremony.

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HHC Change of Responsibility at Camp Humphreys

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Matthew Barnhart and U.S. Army Capt. Ah Cho Commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Signal Brigade, at the Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, May 6, 2025.


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