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Korea’s top dentist changes command

The 618th Dental Company (Area Support) and Dental Health Activity-Korea is a unique organization in the Army Dental Care System in that it is the only dental organization with a dual mission.
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Medical Brigade changes leadership

A change of command is a time-honored military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another.
Lt. Col. Marcus D. Perkins, left, new commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, stands with Col. Derek C. Cooper, center, and Lt. Col. Marc R. Welde. Cooper, commander of the 65th Medical Brigade, served as the stand in for Col. Michael Lalor, commander of Army Medical Logistics Command, during a Change of Command ceremony on June 18 at Camp Carroll. (Courtesy Photo)
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COVID-19 response highlighted at Change of Command for Army's Medical Materiel Center-Korea

As the fight against COVID-19 got underway, South Korea was among the first nations that saw a spike in cases.
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Col. John Gonzales and Col. Kevin Mantovoni
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51st MSG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. John Gonzales, 51st Fighter Wing commander, presents Col. Kevin Mantovoni, outgoing 51st Mission Support Group commander, with a Legion of Merit decoration during a change of command ceremony, June 18, 2020, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair
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8FW commander hosts group changes of command

U.S Air Force Col. Christopher Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Marilyn Thomas, 8th Medical Group commander, Col. Jennifer Phelps, 8thMission Support Group commander, Col. Daniel Cornelius, 8th Maintenance Group commander, Col. Lynn Savage, 8th Operations Group commander, pose for a photo during a combined change of command ceremony at...
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Seventh Air Force hosts first virtual change of command

Lt. Gen. Scott L. Pleus assumed command of the Air Component Command and Seventh Air Force and assumed responsibility as the deputy commander of United States Forces Korea from Lt. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach today at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) Senior Chief Machinery Repairman James Slay wipes away tears during his retirement ceremony in the fo'c'sle aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys)
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Navy Approves Interim Retirement Ceremony Rules

The Navy has cleared the way for Sailors to plan command-sponsored retirement ceremonies though none will be held until social distancing restrictions are relaxed.
Wolf Pack Defenders paid tribute to the Air Force’s fallen security forces heroes during National Police Week at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 18, 2020. National Police Week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)
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Wolf Pack honors the fallen during National Police Week

Wolf Pack Defenders paid tribute to the Air Force’s fallen security forces heroes by recognizing National Police Week at Kunsan Air Base, May 18-22.
Col. Lee Woo Sig (left), Ministry of National Defense U.S. Forces Relocation Office DCA, and Col. Garrett Cottrell (right), Deputy Commanding Officer - Transformation, United States Army Corps of Engineers Far East District, sign the Acceptance Release Memorandum for the OS030 Phase I Fuel Oil Facility, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Apr. 16.
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Completion of Phase I Fuel Oil Facility, improves USFK warfighter capabilities

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) has demonstrated resolve and dedication to completing the mission during COVID19, as the district has held three Acceptance Release Letter (ARL) ceremonies during the pandemic.
Fifty two members of U.S. Forces Korea stand on the stage of the General Paik Auditorium inside U.S. Forces Korea headquarters on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 13. Minutes before, the group all became United States citizens after being sworn in. (Photo Credit: Cpl. Moon, Jihwan)
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Newest American citizens enter world at U.S. Forces Korea ceremony

After raising their right hands and reciting the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America, 52 members of U.S. Forces Korea became American citizens Feb. 13.
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Uyu Changgo's milk ice cream and roll cake never tasted so good

Uyu changgo can be translated to “milk storage room,” but you’ll realize that this place is far from a rustic dairy barn.
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Let's cook up spicy Ddukbokki

Tteokbokki is essentially Korean rice cakes and dried fish cakes cooked in a spicy gochujang sauce. You can vary the spice levels by adding more water or less gochujang.
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Sulbing’s bingsu will keep you cool for the summer

From bingsu shaved ice to Subak-hwachae Korean watermelon punch, there are so many light, refreshing and sweet desserts you can enjoy in the South Korean summer.
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Enjoy “The Shop”, Gorilla Brewing Company’s New Summertime Pop-up

Gorilla Brewing Company has converted its old brewery into a collaboration pop-up shop featuring beers from six great craft breweries from across the country.
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Hey! In South Korea it's called ramyeon, ramen!

A wide range of noodle dishes are available in Korea, including japchae glass noodles, jajang myeon black bean noodles and dangmun sweet potato noodles, but none have won the hearts of Koreans like ramyeon.
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How we eat in South Korea

In a past life I was a kindergartener. My key duties began with an afternoon bus ride to Tootin Hills Elementary School (yes, the real name of the school) but the journey from home was always preceded by lunch with mom.