Korea Defense Veterans Association

06/18/2026

Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Networking Event!

The KDVA New York City Metro Chapter is committed to honoring and supporting those who have served in defense of both the United States and South Korea. Our networking events cultivate camaraderie among Service Members, families, friends, and supporters, providing a space for sharing experiences, discussing regional security and international relations, or simply connecting with fellow Service Members, Veterans, and ROK-U.S. Alliance Supporters.

We warmly invite all Service Members, Veterans, ROK-U.S. Alliance Supporters, their families, and anyone with an interest in Korea to attend our KDVA New York City Metro Chapter Meet & Greet – completely free of charge!

Together, we can create a significant impact in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for freedom and the ROK-U.S. Alliance. Register - https://kdva.vet/event/kdva-new-york-city-metro-chapter-meet-greet/

DETAILS -

Date: 22 July 2026

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Venue Address: Waterside Restaurant
7800 River Rd B, North Bergen, NJ 07047
www.watersiderestaurant.com/history/

06/18/2026

Did you know? The Korean Peninsula remains one of the most strategically important regions in the world.

U.S. and ROK Veterans who served there contributed to maintaining peace and stability for decades.

06/17/2026

This day we pause to recognize the service of all Veterans who defended freedom on the Korean Peninsula.

Your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

06/16/2026

You lived in Korea, if… you remember monsoon season.
Share your memory or experience in the comments.

Tag someone you served with in Korea.

Join fellow Korea Defense Veterans:
www.kdva.vet/members (membership is free)

06/15/2026

KDVA events bring together Veterans, Leaders, and Supporters to strengthen the bonds formed in service.

Stay tuned for upcoming gatherings and opportunities to connect. www.kdva.vet

06/12/2026

Photo Friday 📷
Did you serve in Korea? We'd love to see your photos.

Share a photo from your time on the Korean Peninsula and help preserve the stories of the Veterans who served to protect peace and stability in the region. Every image offers a unique glimpse into the experiences, friendships, and memories that shaped your service.

Post your photo in the comments and tell us a little about when and where it was taken.

06/11/2026

From My Service in Korea, I Learned – Paul Hooper
My name is Paul Hooper. I am a retired USAF Command Pilot and Major. My first assignment out of USAF pilot training was to the 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Kadena AB, Okinawa as a C-130E Co-Pilot. I arrived on station in August 1974. My first operational flight was to Osan AB. There were no rooms in the “Q” so we were sent off base. At that time only the main road in Song Tan was paved. The crew bus exited the base and immediately turned right down a dirt street lined with stalls selling vegetables and other food goods. It was a short drive and we checked into the Clover Hotel.

The next day we flew from Osan up to A-222 a short field runway up near P-518. We made two trips hauling troops to Cheju Do where we were told they had rappelling training and some R&R. Flew back Kadena that afternoon. Read more - https://kdva.vet/2026/06/09/paul-hooper/

06/10/2026

The ROK-U.S. Alliance represents decades of partnership, cooperation, and shared commitment to peace.

Veterans who served in Korea helped build this enduring relationship.

Learn more at www.kdva.vet/members.

06/09/2026

What advice would you share with younger Service Members stationed in Korea today? Share your thoughts with the KDVA community.

📣 Share your thoughts in the comments as well as submitting to our “Korea is an Assignment of Choice” and “I served in Korea” story programs. Learn more at www.kdva.vet.

06/08/2026