Asia-Pacific
Photo galleryLargest US base overseas celebrates America’s birthday in South Korea
Stars and Stripes
July 5, 2025
The South Korean air force’s Black Eagles aerobatic team performs over Camp Humphreys, South Korea, during Freedom Fest, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Thousands gathered Saturday at the largest U.S. military base overseas for Freedom Fest, an annual celebration for the Fourth of July holiday.
The all-day event featured food vendors, games, live entertainment and other family-friendly activities. Among the highlights was a performance by the South Korean air force’s Black Eagles aerobatic team, which left red, white and blue smoke trails over the installation.
Festivalgoers dance in unison during Freedom Fest at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)
A youngster cools off on a waterslide during Freedom Fest at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)
Conrad and Sarah Kean pose with their children during Freedom Fest at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)
Youth orchestra members perform a classical piece during Freedom Fest at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)
Left to right, Shania Ford, Bryhaurey Dunkinsell, Nevaeh Wheatley and Dayana Jean-Francois pose during Freedom Fest at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)
A man inside a dunking booth taunts a contestant during Freedom Fest at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)
The South Korean air force’s Black Eagles aerobatic team performs over Camp Humphreys, South Korea, during Freedom Fest, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)
A man takes cover during a paint ball match at Freedom Fest on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 5, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes)