North Korean generals have no idea about firearm safety

This article was written by Alex Hollings and originally published on Sandboxx. Earlier this week, images surfaced out of the reclusive nation of North Korea showing Kim Jong Un posing with a bevy of senior military leaders as they show off their fancy new pistols. The pistols were handed out by the nation’s Supreme Leader […]

One year ago, the French Special Operations community lost two of its best

On the evening hours of May 11, 2019, French frogmen from the elite Commando Hubert conducted a daring hostage rescue operation in Burkina Faso. The operation was successful as the four hostages, two French, one South Korean, and one American, were rescued. However, two French commandos died from enemy fire. The two commandos were identified […]

Dead or Alive? Why is it so hard to know what happens in North Korea?

This article was written by Alex Hollings and originally published on Sandboxx.com.  A few days ago, headlines around the world suggested that North Korea’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, was in critical condition following surgery. Almost immediately, questions arose about succession. After years of fiery bluster and threats of nuclear war out of the North Korean government, many wondered […]

Is North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un dying?

Preliminary reports from various outlets suggest that North Korea dictator Kim Jong-un’s (KJU) health is possibly at risk following an alleged cardiovascular procedure earlier this month for which he is receiving treatment. The approximately 36-year-old dictator’s health has long been a point of speculation for observers outside North Korea’s notoriously closed society. His country is […]

The Pic of the Day: How to pass the time during Staff Duty

Senior Airman Jerreht Harris, broadcast journalist with American Forces Network Kunsan, poses with his sketchbook, which is filled with both personal projects and pieces done for a yearly online challenge called ‘Inktober,’ at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2020. Harris uses art as a way to relax and connect with others.

The Pic of the Day: Amid Coronavirus spread, Air Force evacuates twin babies from Korea

Parents, Specialist Cody McFall and Private First Class Cheyenne Evans, U.S. Army Camp Walker, Republic of Korea, 188th Military Police Company soldiers, look on as one of their newborn twins sleeps before an aeromedical evacuation mission, March 30, 2020, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Army’s 65th Medical Brigade, Air National Guard’s […]