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Mathew Bishop, material handler who works at the Area II HAZMART, explains the process of antifreeze recycling. Since recycling cost of used antifreeze is only the half of buying a new drum of it, HAZMART is ru More

Nominees for volunteer of the quarter show off their certificates of appreciation during the Volunteer of the Quarter ceremony at the Army Community Services building, March 11. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jung Young Ho)

Players from USAG Yongsan (left) and USAG Humphreys huddle before facing off during a garrison-wide basketball tournament hosted at Humphreys gym, March 15. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jung Young Ho)

Ricky Oxendine, the director of emergency services on Yongsan, gives a speech about the community's deep sense of gratitude on KNP's priceless efforts, March 20. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jung Ji Hoon)

Master Sgt. Gwendolyn Beauford, from Eighth Army G-4, explains how the Sexual Assault Awareness Month began and continues today during the official kick-off event at the South Post Chapel, March 31. (U.S. Army More

Community members and children listen as Brig. Gen. Chris R. Gentry, deputy commanding general of sustainment for 8th Army, gives a speech during the Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation signing event at the Sch More

The KATUSA friendship week kicked off on April 14 here, at the Kelly Field with an opening ceremony with presentation of the colors by USAG Daegu Color Guard, April 14.

The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, "Team 19," along with other units from Area IV, participated in the 38th annual KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army) Friendship Week, celebrating 64 years of More

Chiwon Park, airfield alert services specialist with USAG Humphreys, South Korea shows off a hand held remote used to periodically check the bird cannons to ensure they are always working properly. (U.S. Army More

Col. Michael E. Masley, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, writes words of condolence while visiting the memorial for the Sewol ferry victims at the Yongsan-gu district office, May 12. (U.S. Army photo by More

Seoul American Elementary School students sing "This Is My Country" and "God Bless the USA" at the center of the field, May 21. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Moon Hyungju)

The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers, or KATUSAs, voted for the 6th Provincial election May 30.

Command Sgt. Maj. Hodgkins prepares to sheath the sword of the noncommissioned officer to signify her first official act as the incoming Yongsan Garrison command sergeant major during the change of responsibili More

Pfc. Aaron Apolinario, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 36th Signal Battalion paralegal specialist, checks the engine oil of his vehicle at the motorpool, June 9.

Alex Temporado, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan fire department chief, explains how the exercise will be conducted to Col. Cho, Sun Gook, Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command Service Support Group commanda More

Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldiers from 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, and the Republic of Korea army senior officer and enlisted advisers from the brigade held a pray More

All the graduates line up on the stage as the Graduation Song plays in the R&R underground during the pre-kindergarten graduation event, June 13. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jung Young Ho)

Col. Michael E. Masley, Yongsan Garrison commander, Karen Masley, and Command Sgt. Maj. Henney M. Hodgkins, Garrison command sergeant major, cut the cake with a couple brave volunteers at the summer reading pro More

First Lt. Lee, Young-gyu, executive officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, lectures Soldiers about the Assault Command Post set up, here, June 30. (Ph More

Pfc. Park, Jun sung, a human resource specialist with 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, and a native of Seoul, poses for a photo Aug. 7, 2014 at his office More

David Neaverth speaks to the children and gives out important tips for making a good kick in an actual soccer game during the soccer charity camp here, Aug. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Yi Junguk)

Yongsan Garrisoncommander Col. Maria P. Eoff talks with Chin Jeong Mu, the senior superintendent chief of Yongsan Police Station, before their opening remarks at the Commiskey's, Sept. 12. (U.S. Army Photo by P More

Guadalupe Villarreal receives a statue of the Emmille Bell as a token of appreciation for her speech from Lt. Col. Moore at the Najia Ballroom of the Dragon Hill Lodge, Sept. 18. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Yi, Junguk)

Civilian Volunteer of the Quarter Stephanie Choe receives certificate of appreciation from Command Sgt. Maj. Hodgkgins and Col. Eoff at ACS building, Sept. 22. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Moon Hyungju)

Yongsan families and community leaders gathered for an annual community walk 'Take Back the Night,' bringing awareness to domestic violence and sexual assault in military and civilian communities. (U.S. Army Ph More

Sgt. Kim Dong-weon and Pfc. Yang Woo-hyeok are Public Affairs journalists of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command. Their primary missions include covering important events across Area IV and spotlighting More

Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan help deliver coal briquettes, with members of Eunpyeong-Gu National Unification Advisory Councili, to impoverished communities in More

Command Sgt. Maj. Hodgkins, garrison command sergeant major, thanks 10th-grade student Austin Maxwell and other members of the Seoul American High School JROTC color guard, who signaled the beginning of the Ret More

Ricky Oxendine, director of DES, provides his "little token of appreciation" to the Yongsan Emergency Room with the Garrison Command. He encourages and revitalizes the crew of the ER with a heartwarming speech More

Gate guard changing ceremony takes place right in front of the main gate of Gyeongbok palace. The ceremony lasts for 15 minutes. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Moon Hyungju)

Soldiers, civilians and family members march down the streets of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan during the march honoring the late civil right leader. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Branch, Ricardo)

Newcomers to the Garrison, varying from service members themselves to their families, are given a great opportunity to go on a trip around some of the greatest tourist attractions of Seoul. Insadong, the promin More

The Area III Republic of Korea Army Support Group Commander, Maj. Park, Sung-Gon, conducted KATUSA training Jan. 28, 2015 at the Camp Humphreys Community Theatre. He lectured the Soldiers on having the proper a More

Suh You Sung, president of Soon Cheon Hyang University Hospital, shares his visions and missions on the contract between the garrison and the hospital with Col. Maria P. Eoff, garrison commander, at her office More

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conduct battle drill movements with a Korean Augmentation To the U.S. Army (KATUSA More

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conduct air assault sling load training with a Korean Augmentation To the U. More

U.S. Army Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. Eoff and Command Sgt. Maj. Hodgkins throw in top soil and step on it as they plant the Korean azalea tree in the neighborhood park in Seobinggo, Yongsan, April 8. (U.S. More

Left to right: Sgt. Lee, Won Ho, supply clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison-Daegu, competes with Pvt. 1st Class Ahn Iy, military police officer with 188th Military Poli More

Cpl. Sang Woo Park, training room clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, plays dodgeball during Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Friendship Week at Camp Wa More

Staff Sgt. James Hughes, G-3, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, demonstrates how to swim with a rifle during the water survivablilty course portion of the Best Warrior Competition 2015 at Camp Walker swim More

Pvt. Jamarcus Walker, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat, 2nd Infantry Division, brings the ball up the court during a Warrior Friendship We More

The 25th Transportation Battalion team prepares to participate in the six-legged race event during the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Friendship Week at Kelly Field, Camp Walker, April 15.

Spc. Marcelina Hansen, military police officer with 188th Military Police Company, 94th Military Police Battalion, 501st Sustainment Brigade, and Claremont, Calif., native, practices her pitching during Korean More

Staff Sgt. Lance E. West, G-3 Information Systems Team chief for19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, gives a safety brief and demonstration about the functional fitness test to competitors from 19th ESC, 501 More

Pfc. Triston Brown, cargo specialist for 551st Inland Cargo Transfer Company, 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, heads the ball into the goal during the Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Friendship Wee More

Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Pfc. Ho Yeon Lee, community relations specialist assigned to the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, speaks with Sung Kil Kim at the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs – More

Sgt. Scott Lackey, an emergency care non-commissioned officer for the 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division completed an obstacle course June 23 as part of the 2nd More

Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Pfc. Ho Yeon Lee, community relations specialist assigned to the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, speaks with Kang Jin Yi about his military service during the Korean War at More

Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Pfc. Ho Yeon Lee, community relations specialist assigned to the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, speaks with Eung Chae Koh about his military service during the Korean War More

Soldiers from the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, visited the Incheon Landing Operation Memorial Hall, South Korea, during a staff ride July 8, 2015.

A KATUSA, who has just finished his military service, flies through the air during a customary KATUSA send-off July 20 at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Pfc. Hee-min Jin, a Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier serving as medical specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-US Comb More

First Lt. Laura Hinton, an assistant brigade logistics officer from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade teaches her CrossFit class Soldiers how to lift barbell July 31, at Fit More

Spc. Sermin Longoria is an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter mechanic from 2nd Squadron 6th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, is standing in front of the OH-58 Kiowa at the Super Hangar More

Capt. Terry Hill, Sgt. 1st Class James Dyke, and Pfc. Marcus Pena from the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade are training to prepare for the Army Ten-Miler on Camp Humphreys, S More

Spc. Daniel Gomez, an OH-58 Kiowa mechanic from 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, work day and night at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea.

Capt. Aedro Rodriguez (left), provost marshal of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, officially recognizes Pfc. Shin Sang-wook as a Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldier f More

Cpl. Seung Young Yoon, a human resource specialist from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd CAB, makes the awards and leaves for the Talon Warriors.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment and Republic Of Korea Soldiers (ROK) with 8th Division, 137th Battalion conducts an urban breaching at Rodriguez Live Fire Range, So More

Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Eighth Army participate in a tug-of-war contest during KATUSA Friendship Week 2016 at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, South Korea Apr. 19, 2016. KATUSAs, or Korean Augmentation to the More

2nd Lt. Robert Kim, 2nd Infantry Division, completes the final portion of the 12-mile ruck march at Warrior Base near Panmunjeom, South Korea Apr. 29,2016. The ruck march was conducted as the final event during More

Seventh-grade students at Saengyeon Middle School in Dongducheon, South Korea, have had guest instructors for five-weeks, Soldiers from nearby Camp Casey, for English class. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Anthony Hol More

South Korean and U.S. Soldiers from the 91st Engineer Battalion “Sabers,” 1st ABCT, got a chance to showcase partnership, unity, and comradery between U.S. and ROK Soldiers July 17 at the 2016 World Soldier and More

Mr. Lee, Hun-Seung, member of the National Assembly, Republic of Korea, addressed the audience of Republic of Korea soldiers, U.S. Army Soldiers, former and current Korean Augmentation to the US Army during a c More

Pfc. Seok Young Hwang, a cavalry scout from A Troop, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, studies for the General Paik Sun Yup Leadership Award board August More

Senior Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army serving in the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, meet with Republic of Korea Army Support Office Sgt. More

Republic of Korea air force 1st Lt. Dong-ju Kim (left), ROK air force Capt. Ji-hwan Yoo and ROK army Cpl. Gwang-moo Heo (right) pose for a photo at Osan Airbase, South Korea. The 94th Army Air and Missile Defen More

Korean civilians queue at the ticket office at the Yongsan Train Station, in Seoul, South Korea, to purchase train tickets home during the Chuseok holiday, September 13. Chuseok, similar to the American holiday More

Korean Augmentees to the United States Army assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade and 6th Battalion, 52nd ADA Regiment smile as they celebrate the inaugural KATUS More

U.S. Army Pfc. Reid Knox, an Information Technology Specialist and Pfc. Jeong, Ji Ho a Korean Augmentee to the United States Army (KATUSA) assigned to U.S. Eighth Army G6, pose for a photo at a Republic of Kore More

U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentees to the United States Army assigned to 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade begin their 12-mile road march during the brigade’s best warrior competition March 29 at Camp Casey. More

Korean augmentees to the United States Army, family members and distinguished guests gather in Camp Henry Theater to celebrate 19th ESC’s 3rd annual KATUSA Family Day, May 12, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jae More

U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentees to the United States Army assigned to 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and children from the Pyeongtaek Local Children’s Center, play a competitive game of cards at the Py More

Baek, Seung Young, 68, takes a picture during the annual Korean Augmentee to the United States Army (KATUSA) Memorial Ceremony at the United Nations Cemetery in Busan, South Korea on June 6. Baek served with th More

Lt. Col. Robert Kimmel shakes the hand if KATUSA Cpl. Dohoen Kim after receiving his 1st. Cav. Div. patch on June 28 during the ceremony at Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea.

Capt. Roland C. Pitts, S-1 administrative section officer-in-charge for Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Sustainment Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, holds his orders while delivering his speech to talk about his l More

CAMP CARROLL, Republic of Korea—Corporal Seo Jung Woo, a Soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Sustainment Brigade, carries in supplies recently retrieved from the wa More

Sgt. Gerardo Saavedra, a military policeman with the 55th Military Police Company, 94th Military Police Battalion, and a native of Inglewood, California, treads water during a water survival event at the 19th E More

CAMP CASEY, Republic of Korea – Chief Warrant Officer 2 Larry Schmitz, assigned to 210th Field Artillery Brigade, and Westphalia, Montana native, shoots an M9 during the Stress Shoot/M4 Known Distance event dur More

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills, Eighth Army commanding general, Pvt. Addrina Lama, the youngest soldier in Eighth Army, and Command Sgt. Maj. Richard E. Merritt, Eighth Army command sergeant major, cut the 243th Arm More

U.S. Army Col. Eric L. Jackson, the commander of the U.S. Army Materiel Support Command – Korea, Republic of Korea Army Lt. Col. Lee, Jae Seong, the Area IV ROKA Support Group Commander, Lt. Col. Karen A. Baker More

Four Soldiers and one Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) earned first place in their respective categories and pose for a photo with Col. John Mountford, commander, 210th Field Artillery Brigade (FAB More

Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) Cpl. Hong, Seung-Taek, combat medic specialist, native of Seoul, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment (FA More

Cpl. Kim, Yeon-bong, Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) human resources specialist, native of Suwon, assigned to Headquarters Support Company, 70th Brigade Support Battalion, 210th Field Artillery Br More

Soldiers assigned to 1st Signal Brigade conduct a foot march during morning physical readiness training, April 18, Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. Soldiers on Camp Casey regularly conduct foot marches and other More

The award for Cpl. Kim, Yeon-bong, Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA), human resources specialist, native of Suwon, assigned to Headquarters Support Company, 70th Brigade Support Battalion, 210th Fie More

A Soldier with 2nd Battalion (Assault), 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, kicks a soccer ball during the game jokku during the 2019 KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week (KUSFW), Camp Casey, Rep More

2nd Infantry Division Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Division Soldiers and Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA) held a food culture exchange at Balboni Field, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Kore More

Cpl. Kim, Young-Kyu, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, accepts a medal for being the best KATUSA in his unit at an awards dinner during the 2019 Korean Augmentation to the U. More

Soldiers and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, pose for a group photo after being awarded the first place trophy in s More

Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Pfc. Lim, Jong-min, Busan native, multiple launch rocket system crewmember, assigned to Battery B., 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Briga More

A Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier competes in a Gen. Paik Sun-yup Leadership Board at the Eighth Army headquarters on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea Feb. 19, 2021. The quarterly board co More

Staff Sgt. Joshadeth Camacho, a cannon crewmember section chief assigned to B Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, poses for a picture wit More

Soldiers of 501st Sustainment Brigade and Waegwan Middle School pose for a photo at USAG Carroll’s Bowling Alley during an “English camp” on July 28, 2011. The 7th annual English camp ran from July 25-29, 2011. More

(From left) Pong Ku O and Young Hon Kim, both with the Korean Service Corps, sit down in O's office to look at photos and share memories of their work with U.S. soldiers in the 23rd Chemical Battalion, now base More

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta emphasizes his point about the importance of service to U.S. and Korean service members stationed through the South Korean Peninsula during a town hall on U.S. Army Garrison Yo More

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III speaks with soldiers on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Nov. 7, 2011. During his visit, Chandler participated in a town hall meeting discu More

Members of the Yongsan community act out a skit during the Army Family Action Plan conference, Dec. 1-2. This skit shows the how soldier would benefit from the use of a black umbrella during adverse weather conditions.

A U.S. soldier pours broth into a bowl of Korean noodles called 'Gook-soo,' before it is served to the elderly members of the Dongja-dong community in Seoul, Dec. 6.

Army from United States Army Garrison-Casey (USAG-Casey), wait to enter the firing line during an M9 pistol qualification, Dec. 15, 2011, Pomeroy Range, Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. Pomeroy Range is operated More