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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea attends 73rd Commemoration Ceremony of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir.

U.S. Marines with U.S Marine Corps Forces Korea attended the 73rd Anniversary of the Chosin Reservoir on October 12, 2023. The Commemoration Ceremony was held at the National War Museum of Korea. This ceremony has been held every year since 1951 to remember and honor those who gave their lives in the defense of the Republic of Korea and their freedom.

The Power of NCOs: Supporting Ulchi Freedom Shield 23

“Attention in the COC! Attention in the COC.” This a common command, a verbal warning order, that members of the Combined Marine Corps Component Command who work on the operations center watch floor became familiar with during exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23.

Ulchi Freedom Shield 23: Sgt. Julian Martinmar

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Yokosuka, Japan-- “The ship life has always been something that piqued my interest,” said U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Julian Martinmar, a native of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and an administrative specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Camp Fuji opens gate for Friendship Festival

Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji opened its gates to the local community for the annual Friendship Festival May 11.

US Naval Forces Korea Changes Command

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Michael P. Donnelly relieved Michael E. Boyle as commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea (CNRK) during a change of command ceremony at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Fleet base in Busan, April 25.The ceremony marked the 36th time CNFK has changed command since its

A Good Neighbor Designate Offering for April 2019

A series of unprecedented wildfire engulfed eastern part of Korea in April of 2019 and caused catastrophic damages to the Gangwon Providence. The president of the Republic of Korea declared the affected area as the disaster area and began the recovery process. However, it will be a long and painful journey for those who lost their loved ones and properties.

US, South Korea military members bond through martial arts

The traditional martial art of Korea is Taekwondo, and members of the United States Forces-Korea got a chance to experience it firsthand with the South Korean Army.

UN Command and Ministry of National Defense Verify Demilitarization efforts at JSA

The United Nations Command (UNC), in close coordination with the Ministry of National Defense (MND), has verified the demilitarization work done to date at the Joint Security Area in Panmunjom as part of the Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA) between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

2018 Pohang Marine Corps Cultural Festival held in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea Marines, U.S. Marines, and Korean citizens attended the 2018 Pohang Marine Corps Cultural Festival in Pohang City, Republic of Korea, Oct. 20-22.

The few women at Incheon

As Marines climbed aboard their landing craft at Inchon, one woman, a reporter for the New York Herald Tribune, went with them. She was the only female to land at Red Beach on September 15, 1950. She covered the invasion with up-close, graphic, and oftentimes tragic stories of courage and self-sacrifice. From Inchon to Seoul to Chosin and finally