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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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Staff at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan hosted the first Garrison Games at their installation. Its a friendly competition to test Marines’ military stamina and skills against Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers from neighboring garrisons.
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Camp Fuji Marines took home the traveling trophy this year. Next year another base will host the Garrison Games and teams will attempt to win the trophy away from the Marines. Creators envisioned that the games will continue for the foreseeable future.
Staff at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan hosted the first Garrison Games at their installation. Its a friendly competition to test Marines’ military stamina and skills against Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers from neighboring garrisons.
Camp Fuji Marines took home the traveling trophy this year. Next year another base will host the Garrison Games and teams will attempt to win the trophy away from the Marines. Creators envisioned that the games will continue for the foreseeable future.
U.S. Air Force Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 115th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Truax Field, Wisconsin Air National Guard, and the 187th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Dannelly Field, Alabama Air National Guard, set up lightning protection systems at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific, July 13, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, a new way of conducting operations in a contested, dynamic environment to build capabilities making a stronger, more lethal deterrent force. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman Xavier Romero)
U.S. 8th Army Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention Program hosts Take Back the Night run/walk/march 5K at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, April 18, 2025. Take Back the Night was inspired by activists from 1970s who protested the lack of safety for women to walk around at night. The campaign aims to empower survivors, raise awareness and promote community involvement through organized marches, walks and runs. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. Inwoo Cho)
United States Army Col. Chul Woo Kim, the command chaplain for U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and United Nations Command, speaks on his motivation and what guided him towards the Chaplain Corp. during an interview at USFK Headquarters on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Sept. 10, 2024. His love for people and his troops has been at the forefront of his leadership since commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Chase Sullivan)
United States Army Cpl. Peter Scott, a euphonium player with the 8th Army Band, shares what he loves most about being part of the unit after recently earning the title of Soldier of the Year for the 8th Army. Scott reflected on the sense of camaraderie, musical excellence and unique mission of the Army Band as highlights of his service. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Rasmyyah Green)
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, participate in an annual Chipyong-ni Tomahawk Trial exercise at Chipyong-ni, South Korea, March 21, 2025. The exercise included a 7-mile ruck march, land navigation, and patrols, testing their endurance, knowledge and resilience while honoring those who fought at Chipyong-ni. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)
United States Army Col. Chad Black, director of Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital, speaks with Senior Airman Colin Perkins, a broadcaster and DJ assigned to American Forces Network Humphreys, about health care during a radio interview at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, March 26, 2025. During the interview, Black discusses the BDAACH Better Health initiative which helps soldiers and families with access to care and virtual appointments at BDAACH as well as outlying health care facilities on the Korean Peninsula. In addition to be being the BDAACH director, Black serves the commander of 549th Hospital Center and Medical Department Activity-Korea
U.S. and Republic of Korea military forces conducted a joint air assault exercise at the Twin Bridge Training Complex near Paju, South Korea, March 11, 2025. Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Infantry Division and the Republic of Korea Army’s 1st Infantry Division secured a landing zone and established control. The landing enhanced interoperability and mission readiness for the alliance in support of defending the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Army Sgt. Rasmyyah Green)
Soldiers assigned to the 643rd Engineer Company, Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) and Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), participate in a airfield damage repair exercise held at Chungju, South Korea, March 12, 2025. The purpose of the exercise was to enhance unit proficiency in ADR operations and strengthen a working relationship with ROK and U.S. military forces.
The U.S. Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, and U.S. Army conducted a joint bilateral air assault exercise at an offsite landing zone March 17, 2025, at Twin Bridges Training Area, South Korea. The purpose of joint bilateral military exercises was to enhance interoperability, build relationships, share best practices, and strengthen defense cooperation between participating nations, improving their collective military capabilities. (DoD video by Ha Na Pong)
U.S. Army Col. Kevin Stonerook, commander of 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and Sgt. Maj. Bradley McGlothlin, 35th ADA Brid. operations sergeant major, speak with Senior Airman Colin Perkins, a broadcaster and DJ assigned to American Forces Network Humphreys, during a radio interview at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, March 5, 2025. During the interview, Stonerook discusses the 35th ADA Brigade’s primary mission, which includes providing air and missile defense for critical assets assigned across the Korean peninsula.
George McNamara - the general manager for Humphreys, Osan, Suwon and Yongin Exchanges - discusses the Mobile Field Exchange (MFE) supporting Exercise Freedom Shield 2025 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, March 6, 2025. This marks the first deployment of a MFE unit in Korea in nearly a decade. (DoD video by Ha Na Pong)
United States Army Sgt. Rasmyyah Green, AKA DJ Raslayy, works at the American Forces Network Humphreys Radio Station as the evening show host on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 12, 2025. As part of the AFN radio team, Green spreads command information and entertainment throughout the Pacific region to U.S. military personnel bringing them a taste of home. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jazmin Cameron)
U.S. and Republic of Korea forces hosts a ceremony commemorating the Battle of Bayonet Hill 180 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The Battle of Bayonet Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951, and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. The battle is the last bayonet charge by the U.S. Army in modern warfare. (video by PFC In Woo Cho)
Service members and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) authorized patrons have 24-hour access to the Carey Fitness Center on Camp Casey, South Korea. Active-duty service members must be 17 years or older, along with MWR authorized patrons 18 and up to be eligible. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos
The Osan Veterinary Treatment Center hosts their annual Pet Readiness Day at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2025. Pet Readiness Day is an opportunity for pet owners to get basic medical care including vaccines and Noncombatant Evacuation Operations Packets for their pets without an appointment. (U.S. Army video by PFC In Woo, Cho)
U.S. and Republic of Korea forces hosts a ceremony commemorating the Battle of Bayonet Hill 180 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The Battle of Bayonet Hill 180 took place Feb. 7, 1951, and is commemorated annually by both South Korean and American dignitaries, service members, veterans and family members. The battle is the last bayonet charge by the U.S. Army in modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Austin Salazar)
U.S. and Republic of Korea forces participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the Battle of Chipyong-ni at Yangpyeong, South Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. The Battle of Chipyong-ni was a decisive battle of the Korean War that took place Feb. 13-15, 1951, between U.S. and French units of the U.S. 23rd Infantry Regiment and the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)
The Osan Veterinary Treatment Center hosts their annual Pet Readiness Day at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2025. Pet Readiness Day is an opportunity for pet owners to get basic medical care including vaccines and Noncombatant Evacuation Operations Packets for their pets without an appointment. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)
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