Latest "Gen. Robert Abrams" stories

Gen. Robert “Abe” Abrams, commander of United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea, delivers a speech as the presiding official over the change of command of the Air Component Command and the change of responsibility for the deputy commander of USFK at Osan Air Base, ROK, June 12, 2020.

ROK/US combined training protects integrity of the OPCON transition process

The transition sends a message of trust in and respect for Korean military leaders, says the author of this commentary.

By David Maxwell

2 years ago

COVID-19 USAG-Casey Gate Screening

US Forces Korea raises alert level over COVID-19 concerns

HPCON Charlie means that the risk is substantial and there has been sustained community transmission.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Army trainers leaving Afghanistan will go back there early next year

The advisers' return is meant to compensate for a long break in training of Afghan forces, amid a surge in Taliban violence.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

4-star: The Army is making progress in giving soldiers more time at home while boosting BCT readiness

The Army is making progress in its effort to give soldiers more time at home between missions.

By Michelle Tan

4 years ago

Nominee to lead US Forces Korea says pause in exercises there has hurt readiness

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel some military exercises with South Korea led to a “slight degradation” in American readiness, according to the president’s nominee to lead U.S. Forces Korea.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Five rules for the Army’s Combat Aviation Brigades

One year after senior leaders sounded the alarm that Army aviation was in a “deep hole” because of inconsistent funding and high demand overseas, the top general at Forces Command has laid out five rules that he hopes will provide soldiers with some relief.

5 years ago