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Accepting the colors, Col. Ellis Baker assumes command of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey during a ceremony inside Collier Community Fitness Center at Yongsan Garrison, South Korea, Friday, July 10, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes
Accepting the colors, Col. Ellis Baker assumes command of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey during a ceremony inside Collier Community Fitness Center at Yongsan Garrison, South Korea, Friday, July 10, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes

Yongsan Garrison’s new commander has a long history on the Korean Peninsula

Col. Monica Washington turned over responsibility Friday for this steadily shrinking garrison to Col. Ellis Baker.

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Spc. Brook Shoemaker, a combat medic, swabs a service member upon arrival at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Wednesday, June 10, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes
Spc. Brook Shoemaker, a combat medic, swabs a service member upon arrival at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Wednesday, June 10, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes

US military tests travelers within hours of arrival in South Korea

Medical professionals are testing all inbound U.S. military personnel within two hours of their stepping off arriving flights, according to an agreement with the South Korean government.

People hold up candles and cellphones during a moment of silence, which lasted nearly nine minutes, to honor George Floyd at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Thursday, June 11, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes
People hold up candles and cellphones during a moment of silence, which lasted nearly nine minutes, to honor George Floyd at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Thursday, June 11, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes

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‘Eating away at us’: US troops honor George Floyd with candlelight vigil at Camp Humphreys

Gen. Robert Abrams, who commands U.S. Forces Korea, has expressed outrage over the killing and held a town hall-style meeting Sunday after directing subordinate leaders to initiate dialogue with their units.

New master sergeants may be notified by the third week of July 2020, in time to sew on their rank by Aug. 1, according to the Air Force Personnel Center.<br>U.S. Air Force/Stars and Stripes illustration
New master sergeants may be notified by the third week of July 2020, in time to sew on their rank by Aug. 1, according to the Air Force Personnel Center.<br>U.S. Air Force/Stars and Stripes illustration

Air Force hopes to announce master sergeant promotions by end of July

The master sergeant promotion board began meeting June 1. It was unable to meet March 23 as originally scheduled thanks to movement restrictions imposed by the Defense Department to curb the coronavirus’ spread.

The ribs and brisket platter for two from La Mesa Flying Geckos in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, is a combo worth sharing with friends or family.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes
The ribs and brisket platter for two from La Mesa Flying Geckos in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, is a combo worth sharing with friends or family.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes

Delicious barbecue awaits at Flying Geckos in South Korea

For those living on or near Camp Humphreys, it’s difficult to overlook the large building outside the pedestrian gate that belongs to the La Mesa Mexican restaurant.

Humphreys High School seniors follow social distancing guidelines during a graduation ceremony inside Collier Community Fitness Center at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Thursday, June 4, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes
Humphreys High School seniors follow social distancing guidelines during a graduation ceremony inside Collier Community Fitness Center at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Thursday, June 4, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes

‘Unusual senior year’: DODEA students enjoy in-person graduations in South Korea

After months of online classes, seniors at DODEA schools in South Korea graduated together.

U.S. Forces Korea honors fallen troops with a 21-gun salute during a Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Monday, May 25, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes
U.S. Forces Korea honors fallen troops with a 21-gun salute during a Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Monday, May 25, 2020.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes

USFK honors Korean War veterans’ sacrifices during socially distant Memorial Day ceremony

The commander of U.S. Forces Korea called on his troops to “take pride in our service and our dedication to duty” during a Memorial Day service near command headquarters that was livestreamed on social media.