AFN Pacific Update

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)