J. Anderson Collection
Korean War
The Korean War lasted from 1950-1953, involving United Nations troops for the first time. US forces, including the new Air Force branch, fought in Asia until the 1953 armistice.
J. Anderson Collection
Far East Command
Established in 1947 to oversee the US forces in the Pacific, the FEC was based in Tokyo and commanded by General Douglas MacArthur from 1947-1951. It lasted until 1957, at which time it became part of the Pacific Command. It was responsible for administration of many island areas, including the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, and the Philippines.
