AFN Pacific Update

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)

Airmen and civilians assigned to the 51st Maintenance Group participate in an annual bomb-building and loading competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 17, 2025. The competition judged service members on their knowledge and ability to load munition on their respective aircraft, F-16s and A-10s, in quick but safe and efficient manner. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Austin Salazar)

Yokota participated in a joint, multilateral exhibition for the annual New Year’s Jumps hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 12. The New Year’s Jumps date back to the 1960s with a goal of bringing good luck to JGSDF paratroopers in the new year. Approximately 200 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jumped from the U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, which flew alongside a Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules’. The NYJIP 25 is not only brought together the U.S. and Japanese forces but also created a platform for international allies and partners including, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Philippine, Singapore, Polish to collaborate. The diverse representation showcased the strength of multinational corporation in the face of shared challenges. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, participate in 2nd Infantry Division Annual Turkey Bowl at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Nov. 27, 2024. A Turkey Bowl is an annual event that fosters teamwork, boosts morale, and enhances unit cohesion, providing an opportunity to soldiers and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army soldiers to build relations outside of work.

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.