The Marines Have Landed! 🦅🌏⚓
@usmarinescorps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces Korea (@marforkorea ), observes an amphibious demonstration during @exercisecobragold 2026 at Hat Yao Beach, Rayong Province, Thailand, Feb. 26, 2026.
As the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, @cobragoldthailand underscores the enduring alliance between the United States and Thailand while bringing together multinational partners for combined training and humanitarian initiatives.
From the Korean Peninsula to Southeast Asia, U.S. Forces Korea remains committed to strengthening regional partnerships, enhancing interoperability, and supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. 🇰🇷🇸🇬🇹🇭🇺🇸
(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)
Big things are happening at Exercise Cobra Gold 2026! 💥
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces Korea, visits humanitarian assistance and disaster relief demonstration, highlighting combined disaster response capabilities during Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at the Disaster Relief Training Center, Cha Choeng Sao, Thailand, Feb. 27, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Marine Corps 📸Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)
🗣️ Yᴏᴜʀ Vᴏɪᴄᴇ Mᴀᴛᴛᴇʀs—Kᴏʀᴇᴀ-Wɪᴅᴇ Fᴇᴇᴅʙᴀᴄᴋ Wᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ!
The 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 is live 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - and we want to hear from you.
Service members, civilians, families, and retirees stationed on the Korean Peninsula are invited to take part in this important quality-of-life survey. In just 20–30 minutes, you can help shape future initiatives that impact our community and families every day.
✅ Participation is voluntary
📊 Feedback drives real change
📱 Scan the QR code or visit USFK.mil to find your survey link
Make your voice count—your perspective helps strengthen our community. 🇺🇸🇰🇷
U.S. Forces Korea remains committed to strong partnerships that keep our communities safe. 🇺🇸🇰🇷
The USFK Chief Provost Marshal recognized the Pyeongtaek Chief of Police and several Korean law enforcement officers during a ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Camp Humphreys on Jan. 23, 2026, honoring their outstanding cooperation and professionalism.
From December 2024 through August 2025, the Far East Field Office (CID) and Pyeongtaek-area law enforcement agencies worked side by side on a complex joint investigation that identified and dismantled a drug distribution network involving active-duty U.S. Soldiers and third-country nationals. The operation relied on close coordination, undercover efforts and confidential sources to bring those responsible to justice.
Together, these partnerships reinforce our shared commitment to law, order and the safety of our combined communities. #ROKUSAlliance #TeamUSFK
Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, met with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi at the Honolulu Defense Forum on Jan. 12. They reaffirmed the importance of strengthening Japan-U.S.-ROK defense cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
(US Army 📸 SGT Daniela Lechuga)
There is a new Living Pattern Survey and OHA Utility Expenses Survey coming out, expected on 1 January-31 March, to capture the shopping patterns and fluctuation of utility expenses off post of Uniformed Service members and will help determine the OCOLA and OHA for SM assigned here in Korea as well as other overseas locations.
The survey will be sent out to your email affiliated with the DFAS system and can be completed from personal computers. Participation is voluntary, but you are encouraged to take the 30-40 minutes to complete the survey. The survey results impact your pay! The current OCOLA rates are based off the last LPS from 2024! Family members may take the survey using the link provided to the servicemember.
Be on the lookout for the link in your email! The LPS is your opportunity to directly influence OCOLA rates.
🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from the Tri-Command Team! ✨🎄
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, civilians, and our ROK partners came together to share one message—gratitude, unity, and holiday cheer.
As we close out the year, we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together in support of peace, stability, and a strong alliance. No matter where you’re serving this holiday season, you remain One Team, ready together, always.
Wishing you and your families a safe, joyful holiday season and a strong start to the New Year. 🎁🌏🇺🇸🇰🇷
#USFK #TriCommand #OneTeam #AllianceStrong #HolidayGreetings #SeasonOfThanks
🎄 Spreading Holiday Cheer in Cheonan 🎄
U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command volunteers teamed up with Land & Housing (LH) for a heartwarming holiday outreach at the Cheonan Welfare Center on Dec. 12. Together, our volunteers and local children shared smiles while baking macarons and Christmas cakes, creating joyful memories ahead of the holidays.
This meaningful event was a special opportunity to connect with the local community, support children with disabilities, and celebrate the spirit of the season through service. USFK and UNC remains committed to strengthening our bond with the communities we serve—especially during the holidays. 🎁✨
U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of @un_command , Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, visited the @uss_george_washington in Busan, South, Nov. 12, 2025.
Gen. Brunson and his staff received a tour of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, which showcased Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2025, a bilateral @usnavy – 대한민국 해군 Republic Of Korea Navy exercise designed to strengthen naval interoperability and reinforce the combined defense of the Korean Peninsula.
As the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, the George Washington represents the United States’ enduring commitment to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific and to operating shoulder-to-shoulder with allies and partners across the region.
(U.S. Army video by Sgt. Daniela Lechuga Liggio)
Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, Commander, UNC / CFC / USFK , hosted and arrival ceremony at @usaghumphreys , Nov. 13, 2025, to welcome Gen. Jin Young-seung during his first visit since becoming ROK chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
