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Features individual news stories about Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines serving in the Pacific region. Produced by American Forces Network Pacific.
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U.S. Army Col. Jason Beck, commander of Pacific Region Army & Airforce Exchange service (AAFES) and George Mcnamara, general manager for Camp Humphreys Exchange, speaks about the bases’ QDOBA Mexican eats opening ceremony on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Sep. 12, 2024. The purpose of the QDOBA opening ceremony was to bring excitement and increase community awareness about benefits transpiring throughout Camp Humphreys. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jangwoo Ha)
The 51st Force Support Squadron hosts their annual Oktoberfest at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Sept. 20, 2024. The event featured German-inspired cuisines, music and festivities for service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)
U.S. Army Cpt. Joshua Costner, Network Engineer of the Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced, speaks about the bases’ signal equipment installation validation training on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2024. The purpose of the training was to ensure that the team knows how to work together to properly setup the complex signal equipment on time. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jangwoo Ha)
The 51st Fighter Wing and the 8th Fighter Wing participate in bomb building and loading competitions during the 2024 ROK PENFEST at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Sep 28, 2024. The event showcased friendly competition between Osan and Kunsan, while demonstrating each wing’s readiness and ability to rapidly generate airpower.
U.S. Forces Korea Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Love speaks to U.S. Army Sgt. Rasmyyah Green, a broadcaster and DJ assigned to American Forces Network Humphreys, during a radio interview on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Oct. 3, 2024. Love talked about the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign, which is the official workplace-giving campaign for Federal employees and retirees. The campaign has raised approximately $8.7 billion for charities and people in need throughout the world since it was created.
U.S. Army Garrison Camp Humphreys hosted their annual Fall Festival at Camp Humphreys Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 20, 2024. Over 40,000 Korean national civilians, service members and families attended the Fall Fest, which featured live music, food and games. Events like these help strengthen the U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)
Members of 581st Quartermaster Company, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade setup up a Mobile Kitchen Trailer on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2024. The 581st QM Co. team took first place in the Active Army Field Kitchen category for the U.S. Army Pacific Command’s 57th Annual Philip A. Connelly Award Competition earlier this month and is slated to to compete in the Department of the Army competition early next year. The PAC Program is the personification of food service excellence executed by culinary specialists resulting in the presentation of extremely gratifying dining experiences across all Army food service platforms in garrison and field environments, according to its mission statement. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Austin Salazar)
This video product for AFN Tokyo highlights the 374th Airlift Wing Vehicle Management Shop's Summer Rebuild Program at Yokota Air Base. The Summer Rebuild Program is put in place to ensure that all snow fleet vehicles are ready to keep the flight line and roads clear of snow during the winter months.
Members of Team Misawa celebrated Women's Equality Day with guest speakers and bingo.
Misawa Air Base celebrates Air Fest every year in September to showcase the aircraft and personnel from the USAF, USN, and JASDF for the surrounding community.
After the Compact of Free Association agreement was signed between the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the United States of America, U.S. Army dental teams traveled to Ebeye, RMI, to perform tooth extractions, provide basic dental care and educate the local population on dental health.
Airmen assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron along with the Republic of Korea Army soldiers, participate in a Combat Readiness Course at Osan Air Base, South Korea, July 23-Aug. 2, 2024. The CRC builds a comprehensive defense framework and forges interoperability between U.S. and ROK service members, preparing them for any challenge and deter any adversary in the defense of Osan AB and the ROK. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)
Dr. Jannell MacAulay, keynote speaker for the Osan Special Observances and Cultural Awareness Day, speaks to U.S. Army Sgt. Rasmyyah Green, American Forces Network Humphreys broadcaster "DJ Rasslay", at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 16, 2024. Dr. MacAulay spoke about the importance of mental strength, avoiding personnel burnout and diversity in the Air Force. The purpose of the event was to embrace and celebrate the various backgrounds that enable Team Osan to remain ready to defend the freedom of 51 million people in the ROK. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)
Kap Kim, the marketing and communication specialist for the Army Emergency Relief, discusses the AER’s 2024 campaign during a radio interview on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, June 21, 2024. The purpose of AER is to help soldiers – retired and active, as well as their family members by offering zero interest loans, grants and scholarships to help them during time of financial struggle. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. Jangwoo Ha)
The 374th Airlift Wing brought together Airmen from various career fields for Yokota Air Base's first mission-ready Airmen rodeo training at Tama Hills, Japan, on June 28, 2024. This training is essential as the Air Force transitions to employing smaller teams capable of performing a broader range of duties with limited resources in contested locations globally. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)
U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Owens, Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers (BOSS) vice president, hosts a Mental Health Beach Day for service members assigned to Camp Humphreys at Dacheon Beach, South Korea, June 21, 2024. Service members learned important mental resilience and tactics from Military Family Life Counselors, while enjoying the beach. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)
British Army Lt. Gen. Andrew Harrison, outgoing deputy commander of United Nations Command, shares his experiences throughout nearly 37-years of military service with a reporter from American Forces Network on Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, Dec. 14, 2023. The interview took place after the UNC Change of Command Ceremony, in which leadership was assumed by Canadian Army Lt. Gen. Derik Macaulay. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Nicholas Riccio)
U.S. Soldiers gather a Sisters in Arms group to participate in National Mentoring Month on Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, Jan. 23, 2024. Sisters in Arms is a private organization that focused on National Mentoring Month by holding a meeting to identify female mentors on the installation as well as encourage junior members to interact with mentors on a regular basis for military education and career growth. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. Jangwoo Ha)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tyler Jeck, range non-commissioned officer in charge for 718th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Keegan Buros, officer-in-charge of the 718th EOD Company, speak about the annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year competition at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex near Camp Casey, South Korea, Jan. 24, 2024. The competition was held to determine the best EOD team across the peninsula from amongst multiple service participants and build more effective unit cohesion. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Shane A. Gooden)
U.S. Army Spc. Creda Morgan, member of the Sisters in Arms group, participates in a monthly mentoring meeting on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Jan. 23, 2024. Sisters in Arms is a private organization that focuses on identifying female mentors across the installation for junior members to interact with on a regular basis for military education and career growth. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)
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