South Korea

Four Korean civilians were killed when their SUV collided with a U.S. APC near Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Pocheon; training halted by command.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, on Feb. 28, 2020. Upon their return from the Republic of Korea, the Marines were screened in accordance with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Japanese government guidelines. III MEF is taking its responsibilities to protect our Marines, Sailors, families, […]

If the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is at all a touchstone for us regarding the gravity of a situation, then it is noteworthy that the Pentagon has imposed DoD-wide travel restrictions for all of the personnel and their families. It was never to say that the military should be exempt from precautions and measures […]

Following a six month suspension, commander of U.S. Forces Korea Gen. Robert Abrams has permanently ended the 1-5 a.m. curfew that existed for American servicemembers in South Korea. On June 17th, Abrams implemented a three month trial suspension period, which was renewed on September 17th. Following a consultation with fellow commanders and unit leaders, Abrams […]

President Donald Trump has reportedly requested that the Japanese government more than quadruple its annual contribution for stationing American troops in the country. This would mark a significant increase from the roughly $1.8 billion (197.4 billion yen) currently earmarked for the purpose in Japan’s fiscal budget. This is part of a wider move to get […]

Spc. Nicholas C. Panipinto, 20, of Bradenton, Fla., died on Wednesday after the Bradley Fighting Vehicle he was in rolled over during training operations in South Korea on Wednesday. At least two more soldiers were injured in the accident. The vehicle reportedly had five soldiers riding inside, all of whom were taken to the hospital […]