Col. Kim, You-Hwan, U.S. Forces Korea Program Division Chief, Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency, at a symposium with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District on June 1, 2026, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. He encouraged discussion from both agencies to continue moving forward, sharing that the continuation of the events means that they have the same objective of improving program execution. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Napolitan)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) successfully earned the Army Safety and Occupational Health Star May 28, 2026, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Part of the evaluation process includes reviewing documents and systems, conducting project site visits, and discussions with site personnel and district staff members. The Safety Office conducts many routine inspections to ensure the health and safety of all stakeholders involved. Pictured: Mr. Sing, Chang, Engineering Technician, Quality Assurance Branch, USACE FED and Andrew Hine, Acting Chief of Safety and Occupational Health Office, USACE FED, discuss and analyze the air quality during a structural inspection at a site on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 16, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)

Joel Padilla, project manager, Central Area Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, takes his civilian oath of office on April 22, 2026. Padilla participated in the SkillBridge in 2025 while stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, as an engineering officer. Following his participation in the program, Padilla was hired as a project manager for the $160 million Korea Air and Space Operations Center (KAOC) project at Osan Air Base. (U.S. Army photo by Yi, Ki Ho)

Larry Estrada, deputy district counsel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, poses at his desk, expertly navigating the complexities of legal contracts and procurement. With over 30 years of legal expertise, Larry brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to his role at the Far East District. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Staff Sgt. Kidam Paik, a former SkillBridge Program intern at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer – Far East District studied road surveillance and traffic-related systems in the U.S. prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army as a 11B or an Infantry Man. Paik’s ambition is to build road systems in low- and middle-income countries to improve their infrastructures. (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)