Camp Humphreys

The town of Anjeong-ri is located adjacent to the Camp Humphreys main gate. Smaller farming villages are located along the perimeter. The installation covered an area of , but as part of the Yongsan Relocation Plan that number has grown by to . The immediate area around Camp Humphreys is mostly agricultural and consists mainly of rice fields. There are some rolling hills in the vicinity, but for the most part the elevations are less than . There is a small mountain range about seven miles south of Camp Humphreys, with peaks reaching 958 feet in elevation. Larger mountains are located to the northeast, east, and southwest, all within with peaks reaching to in elevation to the south and in elevation to the southeast. Urban areas are situated mostly to the northeast of the airfield. Seoul is located approximately northeast. The Ansong River flows from the east to west toward the West Sea and passes three miles northwest of the airfield. About west of Camp Humphreys, the river widens and empties into the Asan Bay, near Koon-ni Range. The numerous areas of water around Camp Humphreys have an effect on the weather. The abundant moisture is responsible for most of the fog and stratus which occurs in the area. This is especially true from the spring through fall. File:U.S. Army Camp Humphreys Middle-High School Gymnasium, Pyeongtaek, South Korea.jpg|Camp Humphreys Middle/High School gymnasium File:Pyeongtaek2.gif|Map of Pyeongtaek showing location of Camp Humphreys ==History==

The history of Camp Humphreys dates back to 1919, when the Japanese military built the Pyeongtaek Airfield. During the Korean War, Pyeongtaek Airfield was named K-6 after being repaired and enhanced by the U.S. Air Force to accommodate a U.S. Marine Air Group and the 614th Tactical Control Group. 1960s In 1962, the base was renamed Camp Humphreys in honor of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K. Humphreys, a pilot assigned to the 6th Transportation Company, who died in a helicopter accident. 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. 1970s In 1974, with the activation of the 19th Support Brigade, Camp Humphreys was redesignated as U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Humphreys. USAG-Camp Humphreys was still responsible for all affairs affecting personnel stationed at Camp Humphreys, but the 19th Support Command was responsible for all support activities vital to the Eighth U.S. Army and its subordinate units. Those units formerly reporting to the 23rd Direct Support Group reported to the 19th Support Command in Daegu. Only the basic functions remained with USAG Camp Humphreys. Compensation for the land averaged 600 million won (about US$600,000) per resident. Under a 2004 land-swap pact, the U.S. promised to gradually return a combined 170 square kilometers of land housing 42 military bases and related facilities to South Korea and move U.S. military forces from garrisons in and north of Seoul to Camp Humphreys. On 2 September 2011, U.S. and South Korean officials participated in a joint groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for an elementary school to accommodate 850 students and a high school to accommodate 950 students on Camp Humphreys. On 26 August 2013, Camp Humphreys opened a new elementary school. The new elementary school will hold kindergarten through fifth-grade classes for a total enrollment capacity of 875 students. With the final stage of base expansion completed around 2020, Humphreys had tripled in size to nearly 3,500 acres, making it the largest U.S. overseas military base. To accommodate more families, up to twelve 12-story housing towers were built. The population of Humphreys is expected to exceed 45,000. Up to 93% of the $10.7 billion expansion cost was paid by South Korea under a 2014 Special Measures Agreement. File:Wrecked North Korean tank on bridge south of Suwon HD-SN-99-03158.JPEG|Wrecked North Korean tank on bridge near Pyeongtaek during the Korean War. File:Marine Air Group and the 614th Tactical Control Group, K-6 Air Base.jpg|Marines at K-6 Air Base pose for a photo during the Korean War. File:AD-4 VMA-251 Korea 1953-54.jpg|VMA-251 Thunderbolts at Pyongtaek airfield (K-6), South Korea, in 1953/54. File:AD-2 Skyraider VMA-121 in Korea.jpg|A U.S. Marine Corps Douglas AD-2 Skyraider during the Korean War. File:US Army OV-1D Mohawk taken for last flight 2.jpg|U.S. Army OV-1D Mohawk taken at Camp Humphreys. File:USAGH-USMC1.jpg|UH-1N Iroquois (Huey) utility helicopter (right) takes off from the flight line at Camp Humphreys. File:Chinook-Humphreys.JPG|A CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies at Camp Humphreys. File:USAGH-AIRCRAFT3.jpg|2011 mass casualty exercise at Camp Humphreys. File:Construction - Camp Humphreys - 14 June 2013 (9040343072).jpg|Camp Humphreys in 2013 ==Garrison units==

The following are based at Camp Humphreys: • United States Forces Korea • United Nations Command • Combined Forces Command • Special Operations Command Korea • United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea • Eighth United States Army • 2nd Infantry Division • Installation Management Command Pacific – Forward • 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade • 604th Air Support Operations Squadron • 65th Medical Brigade • United States Army Medical Department Activities Korea • 501st Military Intelligence Brigade • 1st Signal Brigade • 411th Contract Support Brigade • Armored Brigade Combat Team – Rotational unit • Far East District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers • 7th Republic of Korea Air Force Communication Service Group • Trial Defense Services • Defense Logistics Agency • American Forces Network Humphreys, Defense Media Activity • Army Materiel Command Logistics Support Element • United States Army Pacific Support Unit • 4-58th Airfield Operations Battalion • 11th Engineer Battalion • 23rd Chemical Battalion • 602nd Aviation Support Battalion • 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment • 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment • 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment • 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion • 94th Military Police Battalion • 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion: RC-12X, RC-7 • 524th Military Intelligence Battalion • 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion • 719th Military Intelligence Battalion • Heavy Attack Recon Squadron – Rotational unit • 718th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company • 568th Medical Company • 618th Dental Company • 106th Veterinary Company • 339th Quartermaster Company • 501st Signal Company • 19th Human Resource Company • 520th Ordinance Company • 142nd Military Police Company • 557th Military Police Company • 8th Korean Service Corps Company • 22nd Korean Service Corps Company • Charlie Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment • Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison Humphreys • Detachment 2, 607th Weather Squadron, United States Air Force • Detachment Alpha, Bravo and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 176th Finance Battalion • 20th Public Affairs Detachment • 5th Medical Detachment • 95th Medical Detachment (Blood) • 20th Military Police Detachment (CID) • 503rd Military Working Dog Detachment • 138 Movement Control Team • 662nd Movement Control Team • US Army Correctional Activity – Korea • 2ID DIVARTY • 658th Regional Support Group Department of Defense Dependent Schools 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. DoDEA currently manages four schools on Camp Humphreys. They include Humphreys Central and West Elementary Schools, Humphreys Middle School and Humphreys High School. In 2011, construction began on Camp Humphreys for a new central elementary and high school. In 2013, construction completed on the new schools and adjacent athletic fields, which accommodate 1,700 students. Humphreys Central Elementary School can accommodate 850 students, with the high school accommodating 950. The elementary school serves kindergarten through 4th grade classes, the existing middle school serves 5th to 8th grades, and the high school covers 9th through 12th grades. Post exchange Camp Humphreys is home to a 72,000 square foot concession mall, with laundry and dry cleaning services, an optical shop, domestic wireless and internet service providers, barber shop, florist, embroidery, giftware vendors and more. , 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. Pizza Hut and Popeyes also offer daily delivery service. There are also three shoppettes on Camp Humphreys. The Zoeckler Station shoppette is located near the main gate by the Katusa snack bar and Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut offers delivery service daily for on-post residents. Also located near this facility, across from the walk-thru gate, is laundry/dry cleaning service and a barber shop. The 3rd MI shoppette is located in the same building as Charley's Steakery, which serves a selection of sub sandwiches. In September 2019, the Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH) completed its relocation from Yongsan. This brings the full capabilities of an Army hospital to Camp Humphreys. Major services include general medical and surgical care, adult and pediatric primary care clinics, specialty clinics, clinical services, wellness and prevention services ==Education==

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) operates: • Humphreys High School • Humphreys Middle School • Humphreys Central Elementary School • Humphreys West Elementary School ==In popular culture==

• Camp Humphreys is featured in the 2013 film World War Z. == See also ==