AFN Pacific Update

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....

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 Ser...

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 Salaz...

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 th...

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 relatio...

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 throu...

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 approximatel...

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...

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...

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 emb...

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 vi...

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 Air...

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....