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Korea Sights & Sounds: National Museum of Korean Contemporary History Jan 31, 2025

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An installment of Sights and Sounds focusing on National Museum of Korean Contemporary History at Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 7, 2025. The museum showcases Korea’s most recent history, from the end of the 19th century until now. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Austin Salazar)

2024 2nd Infantry Division Holiday Video Dec 24, 2024

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Lombardo, commander of the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-US Combined Division (RUCD), is joined by Republic of Korea Army Brig. Gen. Jeong Hyeok Kim, deputy commander of RUCD, and Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Franco, command sergeant major of RUCD, to present a holiday message to service members and personnel at Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, Dec. 6, 2024. The unwavering dedication and personal sacrifices of service members, department personnel, and their families was commended by the 2nd ID command team. The 2nd ID/ROK-US Combined Division is the last remaining permanently forward-stationed division in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)

Korea Sights & Sounds: Ilwol Arboretum Nov 04, 2024

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An installment of Sights and Sounds focusing on Ilwol Arboretum at Suwon, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2024. The arboretum was originally an industrial complex and was redeveloped to provide a green space for citizens to relax. It is decorated with a rare wildflower, seasonal, plant garden and an exhibition greenhouse. Sights and Sounds highlight cultural events or aesthetically interesting locations throughout the Korean peninsula.(DoD video by Hana Pong)

Radio Around the Region: Living Pattern Surveys & COLA Nov 04, 2024

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U.S. Air Force Col. William Parker, U.S. Forces Korea assistant chief of staff, speaks to U.S. Army Sgt. Caitlin Wilkins, American Forces Network Humphreys broadcaster “DJ Caitie" about the Living Pattern Survey (LPS) survey at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Oct. 10, 2024. Parker talked about how the survey is designed to ensure military members assigned to overseas locations receive a Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (OCOLA) that helps them maintain the purchasing power they would have stateside. The survey is now available online and the results will factor into the overall COLA rate.

KATUSA Friendship week singing contest held on Camp Humphreys Aug 30, 2024

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U.S. Army soldiers and Korean Augmentation To the U.S. Army (KATUSA) soldiers participated in a KATUSA Friendship Week Singing Contest on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, June 13, 2024.The singing contest is an opportunity to strengthen the U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance while celebrating the 74th anniversary of the KATUSA program. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jangwoo Ha)

Korea Service Corps Celebrates 73rd Birthday Aug 30, 2024

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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steve Soh, commander of the Korea Service Corps (KSC), speaks about a ball ceremony held on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 11, 2024. The purpose of the event was to bring KSC members together and celebrate the organization’s 73rd birthday. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jangwoo Ha)

3rd Calvary Regiment, Republic of Korea Army strengthen wartime readiness Aug 30, 2024

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U.S. Army 1st Lt. Daniel Kielbasa, 3rd Cavalry Regiment platoon leader, speaks about the Combined Live Fire Exercise held on Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, July 29, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was to build interoperability with the Republic of Korea Army in a simulated contested environment. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jangwoo Ha)

Around the Peninsula: Aug. 21 Aug 21, 2011

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This edition features stories about Kunsan Air Base's "Pride of the Pack" and Orthopedic Tech. Sgt. Brian Best.

Around The Peninsula - Aug 16 Aug 18, 2011

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This edition features a stories about how Camp Humphreys has a new Command Sgt. Maj. and how soldiers get involved with the Katusa Community. Hosted by Army Sgt. Andrew Brandstead.

Around The Peninsula - Aug 10 Aug 12, 2011

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This edition features a stories about a Change of Responsibility ceremony produced by Katusa Cpl. Joon Sang Yoon and how Area One medics receive life saving training at Camp Casey produced by Army Sgt. Chris Garber. Hosted by Army Sgt. Andrew Brandstead.

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