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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."
Okinawa coronavirus surge spurs further restrictions for American troops
The highest one-day count of newly infected coronavirus patients on Okinawa led Marine Corps and Air Force bases to increase restrictions.
Daegu Army base restricts access, imposes self-quarantine after South Korean church linked to coronavirus
The top U.S. commander in South Korea elevated the virus risk level for the military community there to moderate. Schools on U.S. Army Garrison Daegu and several other activities were to be closed on Thursday. The garrison also warned people to expect delays at the gates due to a health screening questionnaire.
Pandemic-era ‘reverse parade’ becomes tradition for another class of Humphreys grads
“Reverse parades” provide an opportunity for the community to recognize and congratulate their own especially when strict coronavirus mitigation measures preclude large gatherings.
More US bases begin vaccinating their Japanese workers as COVID-19 cases decline
The U.S. military in Japan carried on with vaccinating their Japanese workers Friday as infection numbers among American troops continued to decrease there and in South Korea.
Far East basketball, cheerleading canceled due to coronavirus fears
DODEA-Pacific officials decide to cancel events in South Korea, Japan and Okinawa due to concerns over spread of coronavirus.
South Korea-based soldier is first US service member to test positive for coronavirus
The 23-year-old soldier, who is stationed at Camp Carroll, is the first U.S. service member to be confirmed with the infection, although a widowed dependent also was reported to be infected earlier this week.