Camp Humphreys

Camp Humphreys (Korean: 캠프 험프리스; RR: kaempeu heompeuriseu), also known as United States Army Garrison-Humphreys (USAG-H), is a United States Army garrison located near Anjeong-ri and Pyeongtaek metropolitan areas in South Korea.

[4] In addition to the airfield, there are several U.S. Army direct support, transportation, and tactical units located there, including the Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.

[12] While the new location moves the bulk of U.S. troops out of the range of North Korean artillery, the North Korean military has developed large caliber rockets and ballistic missiles, as well as a nuclear capability, capable of reaching Camp Humphreys.

There is a small mountain range about seven miles south of Camp Humphreys, with peaks reaching 958 feet in elevation.

About 12 miles (19 km) west of Camp Humphreys, the river widens and empties into the Asan Bay, near Koon-ni Range.

The history of Camp Humphreys dates back to 1919, when the Japanese military built the Pyeongtaek Airfield.

[16] In 1964, Humphreys District command (later re-designated as the 23rd Direct Support Group) was activated as a separate installation command of the Eighth U.S. Army, providing all direct support, supply and maintenance, storage of all conventional ammunition in Korea, Adjutant General publications and training aides and the Eighth U.S. Army Milk Plant.

It concluded when residents of Daechuri and other small villages near Pyeongtaek agreed to a government settlement according to which they would leave their homes in 2006 and allow the base expansion.

[17] On 13 November 2007, USFK and South Korean officials conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of Camp Humphreys.

Single soldiers would typically serve two-year tours, and troops who brought families would stay for three years.

[25][27] The following are based at Camp Humphreys: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a civilian agency of the United States Department of Defense that manages all schools for military children and teenagers, as well as foreign service children and teenagers, in the United States and also overseas at American military bases worldwide.

As of February 2020[update], the Main Exchange food court offers Popeyes Chicken, Taco Bell, Arby's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Manchu Wok, Charleys Philly Steaks, Starbucks, Smoothie King, Auntie Anne's and Baskin Robbins.

The Zoeckler Station shoppette is located near the main gate by the Katusa snack bar and Pizza Hut.

Upon arrival, military personnel, family members and civilian employees need to get a ration control card from their local Pass and ID Office prior to shopping in an AAFES facility.

Patients must be enrolled in the clinic via TRICARE and assigned a primary care provider prior to scheduling appointments.

[31] In September 2019, the Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH) completed its relocation from Yongsan.

Construction on the "Splish and Splash" water park at Camp Humphreys was completed in October, 2007.
2011 construction work on three Army family housing towers at Camp Humphreys
Slingloading South Korean 105 mm howitzers to an American UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter based out of Camp Humphreys
Protestors near Pyeongtaek
Gen. James Thurman, United States Forces Korea, or USFK, commander (center), participates in a groundbreaking ceremony 2 Sept. 2011, in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, marking the beginning of construction for elementary and high schools for Camp Humphreys. The schools will serve approximately 1,700 students, beginning in June 2013. This $85 million project is being funded by South Korea as part of its commitment to the Yongsan Relocation Plan.
Humphreys High School