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The battle of the Chosin Reservoir

It's a pivotal event of the 20th century. The Battle of Chosin, or "Changjin" as it’s called in Korea, a two-week-long bloodbath pitting 30,000 US, ROK, and British troops against 120,000 Chinese soldiers, was a defining moment of the Korean War. Fighting in the winter of 1950 in bitter cold and brutal terrain, men endured severe frostbite,

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Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander (left), Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, U.S. Forces Korea J-5 Strategy (center-left), senior leaders from the Republic of Korea, and the honorable Harry Harris, U.S. ambassador to the R.O.K. (right), observe the commemoration for the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in Seoul, Oct 10. MARFORK works with the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs via the U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program to honor the shared heritage of the U.S. and R.O.K. - Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander (left), Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, U.S. Forces Korea J-5 Strategy (center-left), senior leaders from the Republic of Korea, and the honorable Harry Harris, U.S. ambassador to the R.O.K. (right), observe the commemoration for the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in Seoul, Oct 10. MARFORK works with the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs via the U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program to honor the shared heritage of the U.S. and R.O.K.

U.S., R.O.K. Marine Corps Honor Legacy, Alliance

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines, the R.O.K. Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, and veterans and citizens from both nations honored the legacy of the two services this past month. Lt. Gen. Jun, Jin Goo, the R.O.K. commandant of the Marine Corps, and Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, the commander of

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CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea –Sgt. Tyler Mullinix (left), G6 helpdesk NCO-in-charge, and Lance Cpl. Elijah Williamson (right), G3 force protection plans and execution clerk, receive a Certificate of Commendation after winning the Non-Commissioned Officer and Marine of the Quarter board, here, Aug. 17. MARFORK recognized the Marines for their significant contributions to mission accomplishment while setting an excellent example for their peers to emulate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released) - CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea –Sgt. Tyler Mullinix (left), G6 helpdesk NCO-in-charge, and Lance Cpl. Elijah Williamson (right), G3 force protection plans and execution clerk, receive a Certificate of Commendation after winning the Non-Commissioned Officer and Marine of the Quarter board, here, Aug. 17. MARFORK recognized the Marines for their significant contributions to mission accomplishment while setting an excellent example for their peers to emulate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

MARFORK Recognizes NCO, Marine of the Quarter for 2nd Quarter 2018

U.S Marine Corps Forces Korea recognizes 2nd Quarter NCO and Marine of the Quarter, Sgt. Tyler Mullinix and LCpl. Elijah Williamson.

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USAG CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea - Col. Timothy G. Burton, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea deputy commander, answers questions for a Marine here, Aug. 27. The Belmont, Miss., native arrived at MARFORK with more than 25 years of experience, command at every level through Colonel, and every tactical and instructor qualification for the F-18A-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/ Released) - USAG CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea - Col. Timothy G. Burton, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea deputy commander, answers questions for a Marine here, Aug. 27. The Belmont, Miss., native arrived at MARFORK with more than 25 years of experience, command at every level through Colonel, and every tactical and instructor qualification for the F-18A-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/ Released)

MARFORK welcomes new Deputy Commander

USAG CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea – MARFORK welcomed Belmont, Miss., native Col. Timothy “Crow” Burton, as the new U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea Deputy Commander, this past month.Burton assumed his new role after 25 years of service to include command at VMFAT-101 or F/A-18A-D aircrew replacement squadron; having led more than 7,500 Marines, sailors, and

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MARFORK moves to Camp Humphreys

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea officially moved its headquarters to Camp Humphreys from U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul, 22 June 2018.

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Sgt. Norma Azgomez (left), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G1 non-commissioned officer in charge, is congratulated before receiving a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, during a ceremony here, May 14. Azgomez was selected NCO of the Quarter for performing above her peers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Kirby/Released) - Sgt. Norma Azgomez (left), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G1 non-commissioned officer in charge, is congratulated before receiving a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, during a ceremony here, May 14. Azgomez was selected NCO of the Quarter for performing above her peers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Kirby/Released)

MARFORK Marine, NCO of the Quarter winners

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea recognized Sgt. Norma Azgomez, MARFORK G1 non-commissioned officer in charge, and Lance Cpl. Marcus A. Whited, MARFORK G6 help-desk clerk, for their outstanding contributions to the command within the past quarter by selecting them as Marine and non-commissioned officer of the quarter for first quarter 2018.

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U.S. ARMY GARRISON YONGSAN – Sgt. Justin K. McBeth, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G3 training chief, swears in during his reenlistment ceremony here, April 12. McBeth departed for Rutgers University after Marine Corps Recruiting Command selected him for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released) - U.S. ARMY GARRISON YONGSAN – Sgt. Justin K. McBeth, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G3 training chief, swears in during his reenlistment ceremony here, April 12. McBeth departed for Rutgers University after Marine Corps Recruiting Command selected him for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

“Fair Winds and Following Seas” - MARFORK sends off training chief for MECEP

“Fair Winds and Following Seas” - MARFORK sends off training chief for MECEPU.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea said “Fair Winds and Following Seas” to its outgoing training chief, Sgt. Justin K. McBeth, who departed after Marine Corps Recruiting Command selected him for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. MARFORK awarded McBeth the

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Lt. Col. David M. Blankenship, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G1 administration assistant chief of staff, presents a Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team Certificate of Excellence to Chief Warrant Officer Vy N. Phan, MARFORK G1 personnel officer, during an award ceremony here, April 8. (From left to right) Recognized for outstanding service in taking care of the Marines of MARFORK; Gunnery Sgt. Juan F. Gonzalez, MARFORK G1 administrative chief, received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Gunnery Sgt. Tiffany A. Freeman, MARFORK G1 adjutant chief, Staff Sgt. Andrene E. Castillo, MARFORK G1 personnel chief, and Sgt. Norma Azgomez, MARFORK G1 administrative clerk, received a Certificate of Commendation in addition to the MCAAT Certificate of Excellence for achieving the best MCAAT inspection score in the service for the past two years. (Official U.S. Marine Corps staff photo/Released) - Lt. Col. David M. Blankenship, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G1 administration assistant chief of staff, presents a Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team Certificate of Excellence to Chief Warrant Officer Vy N. Phan, MARFORK G1 personnel officer, during an award ceremony here, April 8. (From left to right) Recognized for outstanding service in taking care of the Marines of MARFORK; Gunnery Sgt. Juan F. Gonzalez, MARFORK G1 administrative chief, received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Gunnery Sgt. Tiffany A. Freeman, MARFORK G1 adjutant chief, Staff Sgt. Andrene E. Castillo, MARFORK G1 personnel chief, and Sgt. Norma Azgomez, MARFORK G1 administrative clerk, received a Certificate of Commendation in addition to the MCAAT Certificate of Excellence for achieving the best MCAAT inspection score in the service for the past two years. (Official U.S. Marine Corps staff photo/Released)

TOP DOGS: MARFORK Marines receive best administrative service in Marine Corps

Recognized for outstanding service in taking care of the Marines of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, the G1 administrative section received the Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team Certificate of Excellence for achieving the best MCAAT inspection score for the past two years here, April 8. An outstanding administrative section

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CFC Announces Resumption of KR and FE 2018 한미연합사, 키리졸브 및 폴 이글 연습 재개 발표

Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis and the Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Song Young-moo have agreed to resume the annual combined exercises including Foal Eagle and Key Resolve which were deconflicted with the schedule of the Olympic Games. The exercises are expected to resume April 1, 2018, at a scale similar to that of the

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Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman (left), assistant chief of staff of Plans and Policy for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, shakes hands with Col. William P. Clark, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, after awarding him the Legion of Merit medal, March 15, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released) - Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman (left), assistant chief of staff of Plans and Policy for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, shakes hands with Col. William P. Clark, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, after awarding him the Legion of Merit medal, March 15, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

MARFORK leader, decorated combat veteran, retires after 25 years faithful service

Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, assistant chief of staff of Plans and Policy for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, presented Clark a Legion of Merit for his outstanding service while at the command and thanked him for his faithful devotion to duty, which many Marines attested left a lasting mark on their professional abilities to lead Marines and accomplish the mission. Clark thanked the Marines of MARFORK for the award and stated he owes his success to the success of the Marines he worked with in the command every day.

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