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  • 25th Transportation Battalion rolls out FMTVs

    Jun 27, 2012

    BUSAN, South Korea--Soldiers from the 25th Transportation Battalion, 517th Movement Control Team conducted upload training during a railhead mission at the Busan Storage Center June 22-26.

  • Korean War veterans remember Battle of Chipyong-ni

    Jun 26, 2012

    Chipyong-ni was a little known mountain village in South Korea until a battle there changed the momentum of the Korean War and made an indelible mark in military history.

  • 58th Military Police Company Redeployment

    Jun 26, 2012

    More than 150 Soldiers of the 58th Military Police Company, 728th MP Battalion 8th MP Bde., 8th Theater Sustainment Command, redeployed from Kandahar Afghanistan, June 20th. The unit tasked with Police mentorship training during it's one year tour in support of Operation Enduring Freedom augmented their mission by conducting more than 800 combat patrols and participating in more than 82 named operations.

  • Rucksack march commemorates Korean War

    Jun 26, 2012

    Republic of Korea Army officers joined Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldiers for a rucksack march in commemoration of the 62nd anniversary of the Korean War at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, June 25, 2012.

  • The NOT forgotten war

    Jun 26, 2012

    The 62nd Korean War Commemoration was held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, hosted by the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, the Honorable Young-Kil Suh. War veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice were honored, and special guests were invited to place a wreath on the memorial as a commemoration to the start of the Korean War.

  • Easing the transition: Spouse to Spouse

    Jun 26, 2012

    When Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Willing and his wife Marian were given their assignment to U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, their task involved new experiences such as encountering the Korean culture, meeting a new Community and learning about garrison life on the peninsula. To help Mrs. Willing get assimilated into the new Community quickly and efficiently, Lisa Winders, spouse of United States Marine Corps Forces Korea Command Sgt. Maj. Jayme Winders, sponsored Mrs. Willing through the Yongsan Spouse Sponsorship Program, which had been launched by Marilyn Roseborough, the Army Community Service relocation manager.

  • Allies conduct exercise to mark Korean War anniversary

    Jun 25, 2012

    American and South Korean forces conducted a large live-fire exercise, June 22, 2012, to mark the anniversary of the Korean War at a range close to the Korean Demilitarized Zone near Pocheon, South Korea.

  • Friendship Night awards key promoters of ROK-U.S. alliance

    Jun 25, 2012

    YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- The Korea America Friendship Society hosted a dinner at the Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Ballroom, to commemorate the accomplishment of distinguished individuals who had improved relations between the two nations, June 21.

  • Bikes help Military Police keep neighborhoods safe

    Jun 25, 2012

    During the summer Military Police officers can be seen patrolling Yongsan Garrison, South Korea, neighborhoods on bicycles to more effectively and quickly prevent crime and ensure that service members and families are safe.

  • Garrison, IPC concerned about recent window falls

    Jun 25, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The safety of your family, especially your children, is of great importance to Island Palm Communities.

  • Annual Joint Spouses Conference in October to feature Mrs. Hawaii

    Jun 25, 2012

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Military spouses can immerse themselves in interactive workshops and experience Hawaiian culture at the 2012 Joint Spouses Conference-Hawaii, at the Ford Island Conference Center, Oct. 20, here.

  • Utility profiles adjusted at USAG-HI

    Jun 25, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Utility billing at Island Palm Communities began nearly a year ago.

  • Jack's Mannequin, Hoobastank headline USAG-HI's Fourth of July

    Jun 25, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- When the Southern California-based rock band Jack's Mannequin steps up to the Fourth of July Spectacular stage on Weyand Field, here, the anticipated 40,000 audience members will see a band whose performance is being funded by an unusual method.

  • Officials remind hikers Sacred Falls State Park is closed

    Jun 25, 2012

    HONOLULU -- State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, or DLNR, officials are citing hikers attempting to gain unauthorized entry into Sacred Falls State Park -- which has been closed to the public since 1999.

  • Camp Humphreys hosts triathlon

    Jun 25, 2012

    CAMP HUMPHREYS - The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Morale Welfare and Recreation sports division hosted its annual triathlon here June 23. Daniel Bates won the men's event, followed by Timothy Simmons and Zak Kuiper.

  • Exercise tests emergency response capability

    Jun 25, 2012

    Camp Humphreys hosted its annual Full Scale Exercise June 20-22. The exercise served to evaluate emergency response abilities on post.

  • 561st Engineer Company supports U.S. Border Patrol mission

    Jun 25, 2012

    The Soldiers of 1st Platoon, 561st Engineer Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, returned after completing the final phase of a 3,168-foot all-weather road construction project June 14. The project represents the large-scale cooperation between Joint Task Force-North, the United States Forestry Service, and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

  • 95th Engineer Company Sappers make training a 'BLAST' in Afghanistan

    Jun 25, 2012

    For the Soldiers of the 95th Engineer Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, working with explosives is simply another day on the job in Afghanistan.

  • 8th TSC Soldiers Let the food speak for itself

    Jun 25, 2012

    The 45th Sustainment Brigade Consolidated Dining Facility K-Quad as they prepare for the 2012 Phillip A. Connelly Large Dining Facility USARPAC results to be announced July 15.

  • Key projects, events, on track for summer

    Jun 24, 2012

    At Camp Casey in Dongducheon, a stem-to-stern renovation of the West Casey Chapel has finished, and officials are now arranging to equip the chapel with pews and other furnishing. Updates on that and other projects and planned summer recreational events were among items Area I officials outlined at a quarterly Town Hall meeting held June 13 at the Camp Red Cloud Theater.

  • Area I throws party for Army birthday

    Jun 24, 2012

    At Camp Red Cloud June 14, Warrior Country celebrates the U.S. Army's 237th birthday with an outdoor party on the post's Village Green, an event to which the Army invited Korean residents of the Uijeongbu-Dongducheon region. Above, members of the 2nd Infantry Division's Taekwondo Team show off their high-flying talents before a crowd of spectators.

  • At Jeil Market, pots, pans, squid jerky, the world

    Jun 22, 2012

    At Uijeongbu's Jeil Market, patrons take a break from shopping April 8 and sit down at one of the market's many eateries. Shops lining the walkway are chock full of clothing, linens and kitchen items.

  • 19th ESC strikes around the world

    Jun 22, 2012

    DAEGU, South Korea-- Maj. Kimberley Nelson and Sgt. 1st Class Waykisha A. Minott from the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command received a total of three medals in the 2012 Armed Forces Bowling Championships held at the Skylark Bowling Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Tx. May 13-19.

  • OWIE discusses wildfire prevention

    Jun 22, 2012

    Oahu-based fire departments officials hosted a press conference at its headquarters, June 13, to ask for public cooperation and support in the prevention of wildfires.

  • Visitor Control Center, gate changes begin June 30

    Jun 22, 2012

    WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- Due to upcoming construction on Lyman Gate, the Schofield Barracks Visitor Control Center, or VCC, will be relocated to Kawamura Gate, here, as of 5 a.m., June 30.

  • OASA to perform physical inventories of Army sites

    Jun 22, 2012

    HONOLULU -- An Office of the Secretary of the Army Financial Management and Comptroller team will conduct physical inventories of all sites associated with U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, June 18-July 13.

  • U.S. Army, Taiwanese officials discuss science, technology collaboration

    Jun 21, 2012

    U.S. Army and Taiwanese officials met at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., June 18, 2012, to discuss opportunities for partnerships in military research and development.

  • Tripler continues care of Pacific Islanders, enhances outreach program

    Jun 21, 2012

    The U.S. military has been providing care to Pacific Islanders since World War II.

  • Champion here receives Soldier's Medal

    Jun 21, 2012

    Brig. Gen. Paul C. Hurley, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command commander, awards the Soldier's Medal to Spc. Jerry L. Torres, 501st Sustainment Brigade, June 21 at Kelly Field on Camp Walker, Korea for saving two civilians from a burning building.

  • 8th TSC Soldier named best in USARPAC Warrior Challenge 2012

    Jun 21, 2012

    Pfc. Jose Figueroa, of 524th Combat Service Support Battalion, 45th Sustainment Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, won the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Soldier of the Year competition, selected among seven other Pacific unit competitors. USARPAC announced the names of the two top Soldiers in the Pacific on June 15th during the 237th Army Birthday Commemoration at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, Hawaii. Staff Sgt. Neal Lang III, Eighth Army (Korea), won the USARPAC Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition, selected among eight other Pacific unit competitors.

  • Tripler hosts 2012 GPHE graduation

    Jun 21, 2012

    HONOLULU -- Tripler Army Medical Center hosted its annual Graduate Professional Health Education Commencement ceremony, here, June 15.

  • Engineers build community center, partnership with Indonesian forces during Garuda Shield 2012

    Jun 20, 2012

    U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 871st Engineer Company, 411th Engineer Battalion, and their counterparts with the Tentara National Indonesia Angkatan Darat are working side by side to build a community center in Malang, Indonesia, as part of Garuda Shield 2012.

  • U.S., South Korea remember fallen at Hill 303 Memorial

    Jun 19, 2012

    The 6th Ordnance Battalion hosted the 10th anniversary of the Hill 303 Wreath Laying and Memorial Ceremony at the Hill 303 monument near Camp Carroll in Waegwan, South Korea, June 15, 2012, to honor the spirits of fallen heroes of the Korean War.

  • USAG Humphreys welcomes new senior enlisted Soldier

    Jun 19, 2012

    Soldiers, civilians and family members welcomed the United States Army Garrison Humphreys' new senior enlisted Soldier during a ceremony here June 19. Command Sergeant Major Kristine A. Silver-Purnell assumed the duties, taking over for Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer Gray.

  • Soldiers, family members visit shrines, goat farm

    Jun 19, 2012

    Soldiers and family members from here got an up close and personal look at Korean culture when they visited shrines and a goat farm, in Pyeongtaek, June 9.

  • Bradley Urban Survivability Kits installed early, under budget

    Jun 19, 2012

    Bradley A3 Fighting Vehicles assigned to units stationed in the Republic of Korea became the latest in the fleet to receive the Bradley Urban Survivability Kit III upgrades, last week.

  • Army Surgeon General visits Pacific region, talks about health readiness

    Jun 19, 2012

    Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, U.S. Army surgeon general and commander, U.S. Army Medical Command, visited the Pacific Regional Medical Command staff and facilities in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12-14, 2012.

  • Soldiers have blast at beach

    Jun 19, 2012

    Approximately 500 Soldiers from Korea gathered at Daecheon Beach June 15-17 for the 2012 Beach Blast, sponsored by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers.

  • Medical training exercise Tendon Valiant 2012 begins in Indonesia

    Jun 19, 2012

    Multi-national Medical Readiness Training Exercise Tendon Valiant, which is being lead by 18th Medical Command (Deployment Support), and the U.S. Army Pacific Surgeon's office, began June 18, 2012, at the Soepraoen Army Hospital in Malang, Indonesia.

  • SAHS graduate giving back what she has received

    Jun 18, 2012

    YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Fundraising, donating or visiting residents at an orphanage or elderly care center are just some ways to give back to the Community. A young lady who spent her childhood at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, gave back what she has received, in an unique way.

  • Renovated Torii Station library features coffee shop, Internet cafĂ©

    Jun 18, 2012

    After 17 months of renovations, the Torii Station library reopened May 30, 2012, in Okinawa, Japan.

  • Soldiers vie for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Jun 15, 2012

    Select U.S. Army-Pacific command Soldiers earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge after completing a series of qualification tests at Schofield, Barracks, Hawaii, June 5-6, 2012.

  • Eagle Scout project brings TAMC garden back to life

    Jun 15, 2012

    HONOLULU -- Tripler Army Medical Center's Memorial Garden was brought back to life, June 9, because of the efforts of an Eagle Scout Service Project.

  • USAG-Pohakuloa, Hawaii celebrates Army birthday

    Jun 15, 2012

    U.S. Army Garrison Pohakuloa celebrated the Army's 237th birthday Thursday with a brief ceremony and a cake cutting by the oldest and youngest Soldiers in the garrison.

  • USAG-HI prepares for hurricane season

    Jun 15, 2012

    WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii participated in Hawaii's annual hurricane exercise known as Makani Pahili (Hawaiian for strong winds), here, May 29-June 7.

  • Renovation revitalizes the Army's busiest golf course

    Jun 15, 2012

    WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- The rededication of newly renovated Leileihua Golf Course came with a bang, Tuesday.

  • Fourth of July Spectacular less than three weeks away

    Jun 15, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Community members are heartily invited to join military and civilian employees and their families in celebrating our nation's birthday, July 4, here, at Weyand Field.

  • Garrison seeks to prevent keiki window hazards

    Jun 15, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- With children out of school, enjoying their summer break, parents and guardians must be sure to keep their keiki safe -- whether outside or inside their homes.

  • Eagle Scout project delivers care for wounded warriors

    Jun 15, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Planning a fundraising campaign, writing a grant request and assembling more than 100 care packages for the Warrior Transition Battalion at Schofield is no easy feat, but 13 year-old Danny Segura took the task on in his bid to earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

  • 2ID celebrates Army Birthday

    Jun 14, 2012

    CAMP RED CLOUD, Korea -- Several hundred local Korean citizens joined Republic of Korea and U.S. Soldiers and families on Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu today to celebrate the U.S. Army's 237th birthday.

  • 8th TSC welcomes their new commander

    Jun 14, 2012

    The 8th Theater Sustainment Command has a short, but imperative history, whose traditions date back to the very earliest days of our Army. Today, a new chapter has been written as Maj. Gen. Michael J. Terry relinquished command of the 8th TSC to Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons on Hamilton Field at Schofield Barracks, June 13.

  • Public health unit in Japan evaluates benefits of practicing 'mindfulness'

    Jun 14, 2012

    CAMP ZAMA, Japan (June 15, 2012) -- The possible benefits of an increasingly prevalent form of resilience-building, as well as the widespread number of ways it can be applied throughout the military, are being evaluated following an eight-week class held here.

  • No Shoes...No Board...No Problem

    Jun 14, 2012

    8th TSC Soldier spends time enjoying his duty station.

  • Leaders focus on mission readiness through health council

    Jun 13, 2012

    YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- "Servicemembers who experience a lack of competent support tend to become distracted, which leads to them not being able to fully focus on their mission," said Monte Dale Hargrave, the Area II health promotion coordinator. To prevent distraction and to address concerns involving risk, suicide, health and overall mission readiness, Area II in Korea put together the Community Health Promotion Council in order to ensure that its Servicemembers would be a mission-ready deployable force.

  • Baby shower introduces dads to diapers

    Jun 13, 2012

    Area I Community Baby Shower, June 2, 2012 Area I expecting and new parents meet at the Camp Casey Community Activity Center June 2, 2012, for a Baby Shower. Various garrison activities had boothes where they passed out information. Dads-to-be were given a chance to see what it was like to be pregnant with the "empathy belly". Both parents also got the chance to see who could change their "baby's" diaper and try to guess the flavor of baby food.

  • Area I staged for possible repeat of monsoon flooding

    Jun 13, 2012

    At Camp Casey June 5, work continues on construction of a retaining wall. The wall and others like it in Area I will help alleviate soil erosion during the summer monsoon season. It's one of numerous flood-mitigation measures being taken in Area I by the U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud, which is braced for the possibility of destructive summer weather.

  • Area I postal clerks sort it all out

    Jun 13, 2012

    At the post office on Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu June 8, Army postal clerks sort inbound mail. They are responsible for all mail at Camps Red Cloud, Stanley and Jackson, while the rest of their platoon stationed at Casey handles mail for all units at the Casey enclave in Dongducheon.

  • Bodybuilders pump up Yongsan Community

    Jun 13, 2012

    YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Bodybuilders from different areas all over the Korean Peninsula had opportunities to awe Community members who attended the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Bodybuilding contest held at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's R&R Bar and Grill, June 9.

  • Runners converge at Camp Casey for shot at Army Ten-Miler

    Jun 13, 2012

    Runners from all over Korea took to the streets of Camp Casey June 9 for a shot at representing 8th U.S. Army at the upcoming 28th Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C. this fall. Sara Rainville (#64), Patrick Noble (#301) and Austin Partan (#189) lead a pack of runners during a 10-mile run on Camp Casey, June 9. The race was a qualifier for the 28th Army Ten-Miler.

  • Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud Jr. Annual ceremony planned in memory of Medal of Honor recipient

    Jun 13, 2012

    The Army in Area I plans new steps to keep alive the memory of Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., the Soldier whose fight-to-the-death valor in the Korean War was recognized with a posthumous Medal of Honor, and for whom Camp Red Cloud is named.

  • 237th Army Birthday Ball - Daegu, South Korea

    Jun 12, 2012

    DAEGU, South Korea--Soldiers, civilians and spouses from Area IV attended the 237t h Army Birthday Ball celebration hosted by the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command at Hotel Inter-Burgo June 9.

  • DoDEA Director meets parents at Seoul American Elementary School

    Jun 12, 2012

    YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- The director of Department of Defense Education Activity visited Seoul American Elementary School to meet with parents and discuss how parents could help their children stay academically engaged over the summer, June 11.

  • Camp Zama's 2012 graduates reach milestone step toward adulthood

    Jun 12, 2012

    CAMP ZAMA, Japan (June 11, 2012) -- Forty-nine graduating seniors from Zama American High School received their diplomas during a ceremony held June 9 at the Music Theater Workshop here, with more than 500 family members and friends in attendance to witness the milestone.

  • Former Army chief of staff thanks Soldiers in Korea

    Jun 12, 2012

    A former U.S. Army chief of staff thanked U.S. Soldiers in South Korea for upholding America's commitment to security on the Korean Peninsula and stability in Northeast Asia.

  • Class of 2012 SAHS students start new chapter of their lives

    Jun 11, 2012

    YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- From where can you feel the spirit of anxiety, relief, excitement and melancholy at the same time? The Seoul American High School class of 2012 of over 150 graduates had the opportunity to feel all those emotions on Commencement Day here, June 9.

  • Indonesian Army and USARPAC Conduct Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Expert Exchange

    Jun 11, 2012

    Malang, Indonesia -- In partnership with Tentara Nasional Indonesia or TNI (Indonesian Army), the US Army Pacific successfully conducted the Sixth Annual Pacific Resilience Disaster Expert Exchange (PR/DREE), 21-24 MAY12.

  • One Team! Pacific Army Week Message

    Jun 11, 2012

    This week marks the 237th birthday of America's Army. Born on Lexington Green, our Army's heritage is that of the Nation. For over 237 years our Soldiers, Families, and Army Civilians have defended America with courage and honor, and I am proud to say that this generation carries on that tradition in splendid fashion.

  • Former Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Gordon Sullivan, visits Humphreys

    Jun 10, 2012

    CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Retired Gen. Gordon Sullivan, former Army chief of staff, visited here June 6 to receive a brief on post transformation. Sullivan, president of the Association of the United States Army, received the briefing from Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander.

  • Japan's Central Readiness Force commander observes future HQ construction site at Camp Zama

    Jun 10, 2012

    CAMP ZAMA, Japan (June 10, 2012) -- Lt. Gen. Hiroshi Yamamoto, second from left, commanding general of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Central Readiness Force, shakes hands with Col. Ronald Rallis, U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) Headquarters, Office of Staff Judge Advocate, during his visit to USARJ headquarters June 7.

  • Monument dedicated to honor fallen heroes in Korea

    Jun 8, 2012

    Senior military officials dedicated a monument June 8, 2012, to the American troops and Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army who have died defending freedom in South Korea since the Korean War Armistice was signed.

  • Yongsan reaches new agreement with ROK Air Force unit

    Jun 8, 2012

    SEOUL AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- After going through numerous negotiations, Col. William P. Huber, garrison commander for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, and Col. Kim, Ik-Hyun, base support group commander for 15th Composite Wing, signed an international Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the two units here, June 5.

  • Women in the Wilderness, a chance for adventure in Alaska

    Jun 8, 2012

    Outdoor Recreation Center provides a chance to explore Alaska's great outdoors through it's Women in the Wilderness program at Fort Wainwright.

  • Residents, USAG-HI leaders connect via social network

    Jun 8, 2012

    WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii hosted its fourth quarterly Facebook town hall, here, May 29, to address issues and concerns from Soldiers, families and civilians.

  • Political do's, don'ts for civilian employees outlined

    Jun 8, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Many of us have seen media coverage of a corporal appearing onstage in military uniform at a political rally for former Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul.

  • AFAP delegate applauds, recommends volunteering

    Jun 8, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- If Heather Miles, program manager, Army Family Action Plan; Army Community Service; Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, can find more delegates like Linda Lee, she will enter the 2012 AFAP with confidence.

  • FMWR offers outdoor 'ADventures' for Soldiers, families

    Jun 8, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Being stationed in Hawaii gives you and family members a chance to experience outdoor recreation activities, such as hiking, snorkeling and surfing.

  • Humphreys Elementary School teacher lands major honor

    Jun 7, 2012

    The Veterans of Foreign Wars has honored a Humphreys Elementary School teacher with its Teacher of the Year award for Korea. Amira Ammari, who teaches a Kindergarten class of 22 students, received the award during a ceremony at the school on June 6. She had previously won the post-level Teacher of the Year award, making her eligible for the Korea-wide honor.

  • Tripler's Cystic Fibrosis Center hosts educational, social event for families

    Jun 7, 2012

    HONOLULU -- Members of the military's tight-knit cystic fibrosis community gathered at the Hale Koa hotel in Waikiki, here, May 25, for Cystic Fibrosis Family Education Day.

  • Occupational therapist joins Reserve to better understand, connect to patients

    Jun 7, 2012

    HONOLULU -- One of Tripler Army Medical Center's occupational therapists answered the nation's call, May 30, when she took the oath and was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.

  • Eighth Army signs historic agreement with ROK Army

    Jun 6, 2012

    The Eighth Army commander signed a historic agreement with the commander of the Republic of Korea Army formation that serves along the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

  • MI battalions recognized for spring cleaning effort

    Jun 6, 2012

    CAMP HUMPHREYS -- Soldiers with 719th and 532nd Military Intelligence Battalions were recognized for their spring cleaning accomplishments during a ceremony here, June 5. During the ceremony, the winner's of this year's spring cleaning competition were presented a streamer from Maj. Alfred Muna, director of the Humphreys Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. They also received free passes to the garrison's Splish & Splash water park.

  • Memorial dive in Okinawa honors fallen Sailors aboard USS Emmons

    Jun 5, 2012

    TORII STATION, Okinawa (June 5, 2012) -- Six members of the 10th Regional Support Group here conducted a dive to the sunken USS Emmons May 25 in memory of those who served aboard the vessel 67 years ago.

  • Johnson: Alliance crucial to U.S. shift to Asia Pacific

    Jun 5, 2012

    Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson talked about the growing importance of the Asia Pacific region during an address to the students and faculty of Sungshin Women's University in the South Korean capital.

  • Vietnam opens sites to Joint POW/MIA investigators

    Jun 5, 2012

    The Vietnamese government will open three areas to help resolve the fate of Americans missing in action from the Vietnam War, DOD officials said in Hanoi, Vietnam.

  • Camp Zama duathlon features shared men's, rookie women's champs

    Jun 5, 2012

    CAMP ZAMA, Japan (June 6, 2012) -- Cementing the notion that the duathlon is unique in the world of sports, Camp Zama's second annual running of the event featured shared men's champions and a woman who won in her division without training.

  • Humphreys hosts prayer breakfast

    Jun 4, 2012

    Praise, song and testimony filled the Super Gym on June 1, as United States Army Garrison Humphreys chaplains hosted a prayer breakfast. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event that was established by Congress in 1952.

  • Strong Beginnings prepares Army Childrens' strong future

    Jun 4, 2012

    YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Army Children often aren't able to build stable friendships because of constant moving. To support those children and to make everlasting memories for them, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Child Youth & School and Services held a graduation ceremony at the R&R Bar and Grill for Pre-Kindergarteners, who successfully finished their Strong Beginnings program, June 1.

  • US-ROK Army conduct joint ammunition retrograde operation at Jinhae

    Jun 4, 2012

    JINHAE, South Korea--Subordinate units of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and the 837th Transportation Battalion in tandem with the Republic of Korea Army Port Operation Group conducted the uploading of 1,252 twenty-foot equivalent unit containers holding pre-positioned war reserve assets at the Jinhae ROK Ammunition Pier May 31.

  • Tourism chief urges U.S. troops to explore Korea

    Jun 4, 2012

    The Korean Tourism Organization president encouraged U.S. troops in South Korea to get off base and explore the country.

  • USAG-HI, IPC seeking help for installation speeding campaign

    Jun 4, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Island Palm Communities, in partnership with U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii's Directorate of Emergency Services, is launching a sign-waving campaign that will raise the awareness of the dangers of speeding and the importance of driving safe in and around IPC neighborhoods.

  • Army School Liaison Office supports families, schools

    Jun 4, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- We know how important education is to the well-being and quality of life of Army families. When a Soldier moves to Hawaii with a family, his/her first questions are usually, "Where will I live and where will my child(ren) go to school?"

  • USAG-HI honors those who served

    Jun 4, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- At 6 a.m., Monday, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts met here at the Post Cemetery to place U.S. flags and lei at the gravesites of the fallen in honor of Memorial Day.

  • Hale Kula Cyborg Eagles wrap up an inventive year

    Jun 4, 2012

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The school year has come to a close, but some students at Hale Kula Elementary School on Schofield Barracks have not only put away their books, pencils, and markers; they have inventoried their NXT Lego parts, deconstructed their PVC pipe maze, and stored their PC laptops for the summer.

  • Provider Grill opens at new location

    Jun 4, 2012

    The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4. The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.

  • Korean War vet receives Purple Heart 60 years later

    Jun 2, 2012

    The family of the late Sgt. 1st Class (retired) Alepio Solmirin was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart medal for combat injuries he sustained during the Korean War.

  • SAES celebrates Field Day in Yongsan

    Jun 1, 2012

    YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Seoul American Elementary School students took learning out of the classroom and into the sun during Field Day, May 30-31.

  • Garrison Hawaii conserves resources while balancing mission preparedness

    Jun 1, 2012

    Oahu Natural Resources Team from U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii won both the FY2011 Secretary of the Army and Secretary of Defense team awards for Natural Resources Conservation.

  • Army medics tackle EFMB program near Korean DMZ

    May 31, 2012

    U.S. Army medics participated in the Expert Field Medical Badge qualification course at an installation near the Korean Demilitarized Zone, in May.

  • U.S. Army Alaska welcomes new CSM

    May 31, 2012

    Command Sgt. Maj. Bernard L. Knight becomes U.S. Army Alaska's new top enlisted leader May 30 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

  • Students participate in English camp at Humphreys

    May 31, 2012

    CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - The Good Neighbor English Camp was held here May 17-19. The camp aims to give standout Korean students a better grasp on English, while strengthening U.S.-Korea relations. More than 60 students attended the camp, which also included basketball, pull-ups, climbing instruction and a visit to the Humphreys airfield.