The armistice to end hostilities on the Korean Peninsula was signed 65 years ago, and is commemorated by United Nations Command at the Joint Security Area inside the Demilitarized Zone. UNC Deputy Commander Canadian Lt Gen Wayne Eyre will host.
Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) is a regularly scheduled multinational exercise that focuses on the integration of aviation and ground assets within the construct of a traditional Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise and is designed to enhance the combat readiness of the U.S and Korean troops. KMEP also familiarizes U.S. Marines with the Korean Peninsula and builds upon an existing strong...
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War (June 25, 1950 - July
27, 1953). We thank and honor all Korean War veterans for their service and
sacrifice. Through the United Nations Command, the international community
answered the call to defend freedom, and its sacrifice will not be
forgotten. The Republic of Korea has become a beacon of freedom and
prosperity in the region,...
NATO-KFOR's mission is to contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment as mandated by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244. In carrying out its mission, NATO cooperates and assists the United Nations, the European Union and other international actors, as appropriate, to support the development of a stable and peaceful Kosovo.
KFOR supports the development of...
Kosovo Force Mission Rehearsal Exercise is designed to prepare the U.S. units for operations in support of NATO in Kosovo. The exercise is based on the current operational environment and is designed to prepare the unit for peace support, stability and contingency operations in support of Kosovo civil authorities to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Following a powerful West Coast storm that caused extensive flooding, the Alaska Organized Militia mobilized to support recovery efforts in Kotzebue, the area hit hardest by the disaster. In response to a resource request from the State Emergency Operations Center, a team of 11 AKOM members deployed, consisting of six Alaska Army National Guard members — including one local member who began...
Kowari is an Australian army-hosted survival skills exercise designed to increase defense cooperation between forces from the U.S. (Army and Marine), Australia and China (PLA /PLN).
A unified command consisting of Coast Guard 17th District crews, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and other federal, state, local and tribal partners battled the elements in December and January 2013 to provide assistance to the crews of the Kulluk after it broke free from its tow vessel and ran aground near Kodiak, Alaska.
