Korea at War 1950
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North Korea Hijacs U.S. Naval Vessel 1968
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From the Archives

The bullet-riddled truck in which four United Nations Command soldiers — two Americans and two South Koreans — were killed in an ambush at the Korean DMZ in April, 1968.

DMZ ambush survivors seen lucky to be alive

Observers at the scene of Sunday night's bold ambush by Communist North Koreans who machine-gunned and killed four United Nations Command soldiers reached one conclusion: "I don't see how anybody survived this."

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U.S., South Korean servicemembers to be honored by USO

Eighty junior enlisted U.S. and South Korean servicemembers will be honored at various activities over two days next month for their performance and contributions to the community, according to a news release.

At Camp Walker in Daegu, South Korea, on Tuesday, the Daegu region’s first USO held its grand opening. The center offers free Internet, a lounge, snack bar, gaming areas and other amenities. It’s the first United Service Organizations center in the region.

USO expands global reach with new facility in Daegu

The first USO in southern South Korea has opened at Camp Walker in Daegu.

Jeopardy! game show host Alex Trebek donned the hat of USS Kitty Hawk Petty Officer 2nd Class Errol Dychiuchay Thursday when the show stopped at Yokosuka Naval Base. Trebek and Jeopardy representatives are visiting bases in Japan and Okinawa this week to scout contestants and show support for the troops.

Trebek, ‘Jeopardy!’ crew hit Pacific bases looking for some contestants

When Alex Trebek, host of one of the world’s most popular trivia shows, gives you test advice, you take it.

Kitty Hawk Strike Group Command Master Chief Terry Etherton checks his e-mail Friday at Yokosuka's new USO. The 2,000-square-foot center has free Wi-Fi and computers for active-duty military and their families.

Yokosuka opens USO center

The new USO lounge might look like your parents’ living room — if your parents’ living room was wired for Wi-Fi and full of sailors.

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USO events in Far East honor families in the military

Several United Service Organizations at U.S. military bases in the Pacific will host events this month to show appreciation for military families.

U.S. Army Sgt. Cesar Alvarado, who serves with the United Nations Command’s Military Armistice Commission, waits for a serving of turkey during the USO’s 37th annual “Six Star Salute” on Thursday at Yongsan Garrison, South Korea. Alvarado was one of 80 troops from across the peninsula selected for the two-day program.

USO’s Six Star Salute pampers 80 troops nominated to program

Eighty servicemembers from four countries were in Seoul this week for the United Service Organizations’ 37th annual Six Star Salute, which honors young military people.