RMMC5M0W–180406-N-TB148-050 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 06, 2018) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC), and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) participate in the Jinhae Military Parade Festival also known as the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival in Changwon. In commemoration of famed ROK naval hero Admiral Yi Sun-shin the ten-day festival coincides with the annual spring bloom of the cherry blossom trees which attract over 2 million visitors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMJPJRA–171221-N-TB148-005 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, commander, ROK Fleet, presents Lt. Sean Jin with a letter of appointment for his selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR2RJR5–KOJE-DO, Republic of Korea (Nov. 03, 2018) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Whitney, assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, participates in a community relations event with residents of the Aikwangwon Home and School for the Mentally and Physically Disabled in Koje-do. The U.S. Navy and Aikwangwon community outreach program spans more than 60 years and began when U.S. Navy doctors and nurses assigned to the U.S. Navy base in Chinhae volunteered at the home during the Korean War.
RMME12DT–171221-N-TB148-025 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Cmdr. Kim, Bo Kyu with a letter of appointment for her selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMPDDN9J–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (May 17, 2018) Officers and enlisted sailors from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy participate in a combined Women's Leadership Symposium at CNFK headquarters in Busan.The symposium provides a venue for U.S. and ROK sailors to discuss mutual challenges and share experiences to help develop the leadership capabilities of each attending sailor.
RMME12DR–171221-N-TB148-033 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Kim, Jeong Hwan with a letter of appointment for her selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR2RJR4–KOJE-DO, Republic of Korea (Nov. 03, 2018) Cmdr. Jeremy Ewing, commander, Fleet Activites Chinhae, participates in a community relations event with a resident of the Aikwangwon Home and School for the Mentally and Physically Disabled in Koje-do. The U.S. Navy and Aikwangwon community outreach program spans more than 60 years and began when U.S. Navy doctors and nurses assigned to the U.S. Navy base in Chinhae volunteered at the home during the Korean War.
RMMJPJR8–171221-N-TB148-012 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, commander, ROK Fleet, presents Lt. John Lee with a letter of appointment for his selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR2RJPX–KOJE-DO, Republic of Korea (Nov. 03, 2018) A Sailor participates in a community relations event with a resident of the Aikwangwon Home and School for the Mentally and Physically Disabled in Koje-do. The U.S. Navy and Aikwangwon community outreach program spans more than 60 years and began when U.S. Navy doctors and nurses assigned to the U.S. Navy base in Chinhae volunteered at the home during the Korean War.
RMMJPJR9–171221-N-TB148-056 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Son, Hye Rim with a letter of appointment for her selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMPDDN9K–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (May 17, 2018) Officers and enlisted sailors from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy participate in a combined Women's Leadership Symposium at CNFK headquarters in Busan.The symposium provides a venue for U.S. and ROK sailors to discuss mutual challenges and share experiences to help develop the leadership capabilities of each attending sailor.
RMME12DJ–171221-N-TB148-005 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, commander, ROK Fleet, presents Lt. Sean Jin with a letter of appointment for his selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR2RJPW–KOJE-DO, Republic of Korea (Nov. 03, 2018) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Langston Greer, assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, participates in a community relations event with a resident of the Aikwangwon Home and School for the Mentally and Physically Disabled in Koje-do. The U.S. Navy and Aikwangwon community outreach program spans more than 60 years and began when U.S. Navy doctors and nurses assigned to the U.S. Navy base in Chinhae volunteered at the home during the Korean War.
RMME12DM–171221-N-TB148-040 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Han with a letter of appointment for his selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR1KD7A–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts a 180 degree turn while pulling into port at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy base in Jeju. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
RMME12DG–171221-N-TB148-056 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Son, Hye Rim with a letter of appointment for her selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR1KD7D–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts a 180 degree turn while pulling into port at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy base in Jeju. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
RMME12DN–171221-N-TB148-047 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Yu, Jin Hong with a letter of appointment for his selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR1K9RH–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) presents a coin to a young girl during a welcome ceremony at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy base in Jeju. CNFK is the U.S. Navy's representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region.
RMMJPJRC–171221-N-TB148-040 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Han with a letter of appointment for his selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR4H2NE–POHANG, Republic of Korea (Sep. 27, 2018) Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) speaks with Sailors assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM 14) during an All Hands Call in Pohang. CNFK is the U.S. Navy's representative in the Republic of Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region.
RMMJPJRD–171221-N-TB148-047 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Yu, Jin Hong with a letter of appointment for his selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR1KD7B–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts a 180 degree turn while pulling into port at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy base in Jeju. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
RMMJPJRJ–171221-N-TB148-025 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Cmdr. Kim, Bo Kyu with a letter of appointment for her selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR1K9NA–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 11, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and the forward-deployed nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) participate in a pass-in-review led by the Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Il Chu Bong (LST 688) during the ROK 2018 International Fleet Review (IFR). The IFR is conducted every 10 years and has participants and observers from more than 20 foreign navies.
RMMJPJRH–171221-N-TB148-033 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), presents Lt. Kim, Jeong Hwan with a letter of appointment for her selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR4JT44–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), speaks with Cmdr. Derek Johnson, commanding officer of the Military Sealift Command (MSCO), while aboard the Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR-313) at the MSCO in Busan. Thornberry's visit to MSCO is part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMME12DF–171221-N-TB148-012 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 21, 2017) Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, commander, ROK Fleet, presents Lt. John Lee with a letter of appointment for his selection to the 'Great Young Minds' Junior Officers' Engagement and Cooperation Program. The 'Great Young Minds' initiative brings together hand-selected, young officers from the ROK and U.S. navies and challenges them to develop innovative solutions to further enhance the ROK -U.S. alliance of the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMN32PP–170826-N-TB148-153 1 KOJE-DO, Republic of Korea (Aug. 26, 2017) Cmdr. Henry Kim, chief of staff for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, helps prepare gimbap rolls at the Aikwangwon Home and School for the Mentally and Physically Disabled in Koje-do. The U.S. Navy and Aikwangwon community outreach partnership spans more than 60 years and began when U.S. Navy doctors and nurses assigned to the U.S. base in Chinhae volunteered at the home during the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMM9JXP–170915-N-TB148-155 Incheon, Republic of Korea (Sept. 15, 2017)Capt. Hank Kim, chief of staff of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and Capt. Kwang Lee, U.S. Navy Attache', lay flowers at the Gen. Douglas MacArthur statue during the 67th Incheon Landing Operations Commemoration Ceremony. Incheon landing was a combined U.S. and ROK military assault during the Korean War is considered one of the most significant and successful operations in the history of amphibious warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMM8TMA–170914-N-TB148-039 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 14, 2017) Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, commander of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Fleet, during an office call at ROK Fleet headquarters. Sawyer's visit includes meetings with U.S. and ROK military leaders as well as the signing of a component-level MOU with the ROK navy to enhance coordination and training in support of the U.S. and ROK alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle/Released)
RMME0XYF–171215-N-TB148-359 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 15, 2017) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Vice Adm. Jung, Jin- Sup, commander, ROK Fleet, Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and ROK Navy Rear Adm. Sung, Mok Choi participate in a tree planting ceremony at ROK Fleet headquarters. The purpose of Richardson's visit is to engage with senior Republic of Korea and U.S. military leadership and to conduct an All Hands Call with Sailors in the Korean theater. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR1K9N4–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 11, 2018) Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Republic of Korea (ROK) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Sim, Seung-seob during an office call in Jeju. Aquilino is visiting the ROK to observe the 2018 ROK International Fleet review as well as attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium being hosted by the ROK Navy.
RMMJPEMX–171215-N-TB148-359 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 15, 2017) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Vice Adm. Jung, Jin- Sup, commander, ROK Fleet, Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and ROK Navy Rear Adm. Sung, Mok Choi participate in a tree planting ceremony at ROK Fleet headquarters. The purpose of Richardson's visit is to engage with senior Republic of Korea and U.S. military leadership and to conduct an All Hands Call with Sailors in the Korean theater. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMMA97X–170928-N-TB148-107 PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) stands during the 69th annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day commemorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Sea
RMR4JT5K–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), meets with service members assigned to U.S. Forces Korea at Pier 8 in Busan. Thornberry's visit to Pier 8 is a part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMMMA923–170928-N-TB148-105 PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), marches to the award stage during the 69th annual Republic of Korea (ROK) Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day comemmorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korean War. (U.S. Navy p
RMR1K9RG–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) The nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) pulls in to port at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy base in Jeju. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
RMMMA8YX–170928-N-TB148-291 PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Republic of Korea (ROK) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Master Chief Chris Stone, CNFK command master chief, stand during the 69th annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day comemmorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since t
RMMM8TWH–170914-N-TB148-063 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 14, 2017) Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, left, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, and Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, commander of Republic of Korea (ROK) Fleet, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU is designed to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and ROK navies. Sawyer's visit includes meetings with U.S. and ROK military leaders as well as the signing of a component-level MOU with the ROK navy to enhance coordination and training in support of the U.S.and ROK alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
RMM385YT–171019-N-TB148-468 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 19, 2017) Explosive Ordinance (EOD) divers from both U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies exit an MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to the Vanguards of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, Detachment 2A during the annual Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX). MN MIWEX is a mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States meant to increase combined capabilities and readiness to respond to any contingency on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
RMR4JT5A–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), departs the Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR-313) following a tour at the Military Sealift Command (MSCO) in Busan. Thornberry's visit to MSCO is part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMMCDXM0–180223-N-TB148-227 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Feb. 23, 2018) Cmdr. Jeremy R. Ewing is pinned with his command ashore pin by his children during a change-of-command ceremony for Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC). During the ceremony, Ewing relieved Cmdr. Terry P. McNamara, becoming CFAC's 18th commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMBTKJC–180111-N-TB148-044 Busan, Republic of Korea (Jan 11, 2018) - The official party stands at attention prior to the parading of the colors during a change of command ceremony at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea headquarters. During the ceremony Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle relieved Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, becoming CNFK’s 36th commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle/ Released)
RMMCECK7–180412-N-TB148-007 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (April 12, 2018) Mr. Chae, Keun Shik, a housing director for Busan Family Support Center (BFSC), separates pamphlet racks at the new BFSC office in Busan. This is the first opening of a family support center since Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea moves to the area in Feb. 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMBTKJK–180111-N-TB148-107 Busan, Republic of Korea (Jan 11, 2018) - Vice Adm. Phil J. Sawyer, commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet presents the Legion of Merit to Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during a change of command ceremony at CNFK headquarters. During the ceremony Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle relieved Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, becoming CNFK’s 36th commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist William Carlisle/ Released)
RMMC5M1J–180406-N-TB148-392 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 06, 2018) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC), and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) participate in the Jinhae Military Parade Festival also known as the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival in Changwon. Commemorating famed ROK naval hero Admiral Yi Sun-shin the ten-day festival coincides with the annual cherry blossom bloom which attracts over 2 million visitors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMBTKJ1–180111-N-TB148-170 Busan, Republic of Korea (Jan 11, 2018) - Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle renders a salute to Rear Adm. Brad Cooper in front of Vice Adm. Phil J. Sawyer, commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, assuming command of U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK). During the ceremony Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle relieved Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, becoming CNFK’s 36th commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMMD70R–171019-N-TB148-545 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 19, 2017) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) travels through waters near the Korean peninsula during the annual Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX). MN MIWEX is a mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States meant to increase combined capabilities and readiness to respond to any contingency on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMCECK8–180412-N-TB148-010 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (April 12, 2018) Mr. Michael D. Smith, Fleet and Family Readiness director for U.S. Navy Region Korea, Mrs. Roneiko Beasley, social services staff, organize the office at the Busan Family Service Center. This is the first opening of a family support center since Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea moves to the area in Feb. 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMJMJM8–171207-N-TB148-074 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Dec. 07, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), attends the unveiling of the Capt. Michael Lousey memorial bust unveiling ceremony at Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Chinhae. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR4JT5G–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), receives a tour of the Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR-313) at the Military Sealift Command (MSCO) in Busan. Thornberry's visit to MSCO is part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMMJMJM5–171207-N-TB148-097 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Dec. 07, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), attends the unveiling of the Capt. Lousey memorial bust unveiling ceremony at Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Chinhae. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR4JT5C–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), shakes hands with Rear Admiral. Michael E. Boyle, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK). Thornberry's visit to CNFK is a part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMMDWT72–171207-N-TB148-097 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Dec. 07, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), attends the unveiling of the Capt. Lousey memorial bust unveiling ceremony at Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Chinhae. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR4JT5H–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), departs from the Military Sealift Command (MSCO) in Busan via UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. Thornberry's visit to MSCO is part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMMJMJM9–171207-N-TB148-089 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Dec. 07, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), attends the unveiling of the Capt. Michael Lousey memorial bust unveiling ceremony at Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Chinhae. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR4JT4J–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), meets with service members assigned to U.S. Forces Korea at Pier 8 in Busan. Thornberry's visit to Pier 8 is a part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMMDWT74–171207-N-TB148-089 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Dec. 07, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), attends the unveiling of the Capt. Michael Lousey memorial bust unveiling ceremony at Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Chinhae. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR1K9N9–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 11, 2018) The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) participates in a pass-in-review during the Republic of Korea (ROK) 2018 International Fleet Review (IFR). The IFR is conducted every 10 years and has participants and observers from more than 20 foreign navies.
RMMDWT73–171207-N-TB148-074 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Dec. 07, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), attends the unveiling of the Capt. Michael Lousey memorial bust unveiling ceremony at Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Chinhae. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMMMD70N–171019-N-TB148-468 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 19, 2017) Explosive Ordinance (EOD) divers from both U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies exit an MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to the Vanguards of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, Detachment 2A during the annual Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX). MN MIWEX is a mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States meant to increase combined capabilities and readiness to respond to any contingency on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
RMR1K9N1–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 11, 2018) Adm. John Aquilino (left center), commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a group photo with Republic of Korea (ROK) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Sim, Seung-seob (right center) during an office call in Jeju. Aquilino is visiting the ROK to observe the 2018 ROK International Fleet review as well as attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium being hosted by the ROK Navy.
RMMMD70P–171019-N-TB148-533 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 19, 2017) Capt. James Miller, commander, Mine Countermeasures Squadron (COMMCMRON) 7 gives an on-camera interview for soldiers from the Armed Forces Network (AFN) aboard the ROKS Cheong Wang Bong (LST 686) during the annual Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX). MN MIWEX is a mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States meant to increase combined capabilities and readiness to respond to any contingency on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman
RMR4JT5E–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), meets with service members assigned to U.S. Forces Korea at Pier 8 in Busan. Thornberry's visit to Pier 8 is a part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to interact with various U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMMMD70M–171019-N-TB148-305 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 19, 2017) A MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to the Vanguards of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, Detachment 2A lowers a sonar buoy designed to detect underwater mines during the annual Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX). MN MIWEX is a mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States meant to increase combined capabilities and readiness to respond to any contingency on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle)
RMR4JT5D–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan 'Mac' Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), speaks with Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-sup, commander, ROK Fleet. Thornberry's visit to CNFK is a part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance.
RMMMD70T–171019-N-TB148-582 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 19, 2017) Capt. Glen Leverette, deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) shakes hands with Republic of Korea (ROK) navy Rear Adm. Kim, Jong Sam, commander, ROK Flotilla 5, aboard the ROKS Cheong Wang Bong (LST 686) during the annual Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX). MN MIWEX is a mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States meant to increase combined capabilities and readiness to respond to any contingency on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
RMR1K9N2–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 11, 2018) Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, shakes hands with Republic of Korea (ROK) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Sim, Seung-seob during an office call in Jeju. Aquilino is visiting the ROK to observe the 2018 ROK International Fleet review as well as attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium being hosted by the ROK Navy.
RMMCECK9–180412-N-TB148-021 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (April 12, 2018) Mr. Michael Smith, fleet and family readiness director for U.S. Navy Region Korea, Mrs. Roneiko Beasley, social services staff and Mr. Chae, Keun-shik, housing director for Navy Region Korea in front of the new Busan Family Support Center (BFSC) in Busan. This is the official opening of a dedicated family support center since Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea headquarters moved to Busan in Feb. 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Carlisle) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman
RMKYKFPR–BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 19, 2017) Explosive ordinance disposal divers from the U.S. and Republic of Korea navies exit an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to the Vanguards of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, Detachment 2A, during the annual Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX). MN MIWEX is a mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States meant to increase combined capabilities and readiness to respond to any contingency on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Wil
RMR1K9N0–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 11, 2018) Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Republic of Korea (ROK) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Sim, Seung-seob during an office call in Jeju. Aquilino is visiting the ROK to observe the 2018 ROK International Fleet review as well as attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium being hosted by the ROK Navy.
RMR1K9RM–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) pulls in to port at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy base in Jeju. Antietam is underway with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group and is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Into-Pacific region.
RMR1K9RJ–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) pulls in to port at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy base in Jeju. Antietam is underway with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group and is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Into-Pacific region.
RMR1K9N8–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 12, 2018) Minister Jeong, Kyeong-doo, Republic of Korea (ROK) minister of national defense speaks with ROK Navy Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Sim, Seung-seob (center), Adm. Yutaka Murakawa, chief of maritime staff for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (left), and Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (right), during an office call in Jeju. Aquilino is visiting the ROK to observe the 2018 ROK International Fleet review as well as attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium being hosted by the ROK Navy.
RMR1K9N3–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 12, 2018) Minister Jeong, Kyeong-doo, ROK Minister of National Defense, and Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, pose together for a photo during an office call in Jeju. Aquilino is visiting the ROK to observe the 2018 ROK International Fleet review as well as attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium being hosted by the ROK Navy.
RMR1K9N5–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea (Oct. 12, 2018) Minister Jeong, Kyeong-doo, Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense (right center), ROK Navy Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Sim, Seung-seob (left), Adm. Yutaka Murakawa, chief of maritime staff for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (left center), and Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (right), pose for a group photo during an office call in Jeju. Aquilino is visiting the ROK to observe the 2018 ROK International Fleet review as well as attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium being hosted by th
RMR1K9RK–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) Rear Admiral. Karl Thomas, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, Task Force 70, Carrier Strike Group 5, exchanges gifts with a young girl pier side at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Base in Jeju. Thomas commands the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group which is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Into-Pacific region.
RMR1K9RR–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) Rear Admiral. Karl Thomas, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, Task Force 70, Carrier Strike Group 5, speaks with members of the media on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Base in Jeju. Thomas is underway with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group which is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Into-Pacific region.
RMR1K9RN–JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) Rear Admiral. Karl Thomas, commander, Task Force 70, Rear Admiral. Michael E. Boyle, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, Capt. Pat Hannifin, commanding officer aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), pose for a group photo pier side at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Base in Jeju. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
RMPW802D–PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), marches to the award stage during the 69th annual Republic of Korea (ROK) Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day comemmorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korean War.
RMPW800B–PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Republic of Korea (ROK) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Master Chief Chris Stone, CNFK command master chief, stand during the 69th annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day comemmorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korea
RMPW8092–PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) stands during the 69th annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day commemorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korean War.
RMT4EW2E–CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 05, 2019) Cmdr. Jeremy Ewing, commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) poses for a photo with a family during the 57th annual Jinhae Gunhangje military port festival parade. The festival honors Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a great naval hero of Korea, whose victories still inform the fighting spirit of the ROK Navy.
RMT4EW2N–CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 05, 2019) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) march in the 57th annual Jinhae Gunhangje military port festival parade. The festival honors Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a great naval hero of Korea, whose victories still inform the fighting spirit of the ROK Navy.
RMT4EW2F–CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 05, 2019) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) march in the 57th annual Jinhae Gunhangje military port festival parade. The festival honors Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a great naval hero of Korea, whose victories still inform the fighting spirit of the ROK Navy.
RMT4EW2H–CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 05, 2019) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) march in the 57th annual Jinhae Gunhangje military port festival parade. The festival honors Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a great naval hero of Korea, whose victories still inform the fighting spirit of the ROK Navy.
RMT4EW2J–CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 05, 2019) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) march in the 57th annual Jinhae Gunhangje military port festival parade. The festival honors Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a great naval hero of Korea, whose victories still inform the fighting spirit of the ROK Navy.
RMT4EW2G–CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 05, 2019) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) march in the 57th annual Jinhae Gunhangje military port festival parade. The festival honors Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a great naval hero of Korea, whose victories still inform the fighting spirit of the ROK Navy.
RMKTAF9D–CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Dec. 07, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), attends the unveiling of the Capt. Michael Lousey memorial bust unveiling ceremony at Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Chinhae. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy
RMKTAF9A–CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Dec. 07, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), attends the unveiling of the Capt. Michael Lousey memorial bust unveiling ceremony at Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Chinhae. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy
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