Camp Humphreys Camp Humphreys ( ) , also known as United States Army Garrison - Humphreys ( USAG - H ) , is a medium - sized United States Army garrison located near Anjeong - ri and Pyeongtaek metropolitan areas in South Korea . Camp Humphreys is home to Desiderio Army Airfield , the busiest U . S . Army air field in Asia . In addition to the airfield , there are several U . S . Army direct support , transportation , and tactical units located there , including the 2nd Infantry Division ' s 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade . In 2004 , an agreement was reached between the United States and South Korean governments to move all U . S . forces to garrisons south of the Han River and relocate the United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command Headquarters to Camp Humphreys . Those movements are expected to be completed by 2016 and will transform Camp Humphreys into the largest U . S . Army garrison in Asia . Under that plan , the 28 , 500 U . S . troop presence in South Korea will be consolidated by 2016 and United States Forces Korea will move from Seoul to Camp Humphreys . Geography . The town of Anjung - ri is located adjacent to the Camp Humphreys main gate . Smaller farming villages are located along the perimeter . The installation covers an area of 1 , 210 acres . As part of the Yongsan Relocation Plan , that number will grow by 2 , 328 acres to 3 , 538 acres . 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 150 feet . 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 20 miles with peaks reaching to 2 , 293 feet in elevation to the south and 1 , 000 feet in elevation to the southeast . Urban areas are situated mostly to the northeast of the airfield . Seoul is located approximately 55 miles northeast . The Ansong River flows from the east to west toward the West Sea and passes three miles northwest of the airfield . About 12 miles 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 has 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 . History . The history of Camp Humphreys dates back to the beginning of the 20th century when , in 1919 the Japanese military built the Pyeongtaek Airfield . Later , 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 4th 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 . 1990s . Later , the 23rd Direct Support Group and 19th Support were renamed 23rd Support Group and 19th Theater Army Area Command . On 17 June 1996 the United States Army Support Activity Area III ( USASA Area III ) was established and made responsible for the peacetime support mission for Camp Humphreys , Camp Long , Camp Eagle and U . S . Army units assigned to Suwon Airbase . 2000s . On 1 June 2005 , the U . S . Army announced that Camps Eagle and Long would close . Both camps were then later closed on 4 June 2010 , consolidating installation support activities on Camp Humphreys . 2005 protests . Following a series of large protests against the South Korean and American governments ' plan to expand Camp Humphreys to make it the main base for most U . S . troops in South Korea , residents of Daechuri and other small villages near Pyeongtaek agreed to a government settlement to leave their homes in 2006 and allow for the base expansion . Compensation for the land averaged 600 million won ( about 600 , 000 USD ) 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 . With the creation of the Installation Management Command on 24 October 2006 , U . S . Army Support Activity Area III was redesignated as U . S . Army Garrison Humphreys and Area III on 15 March 2007 . On 13 November 2007 , USFK and South Korean officials conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of Camp Humphreys . Under that plan , the 28 , 500 U . S . troop presence in South Korea will be consolidated into two regional hubs in Pyeongtaek and Daegu by 2016 . 2010s . 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 high school to accommodate 950 students on Camp Humphreys . Occupants . Camp Humphreys is home to the 2nd Infantry Division ' s Combat Aviation Brigade ( " Talon Brigade " ) , consisting of the following subordinate units : The following units are also stationed at Camp Humphreys : Camp Humphreys also houses the Eighth United States Army military confinement facility , which is used to detain soldiers sentenced for no more than a year of confinement or until they are transferred to a military prison facility in the United States . 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 both an elementary and middle school on Camp Humphreys , while high school students are bussed to a nearby school on Osan Airbase . In 2011 , construction began on a new Camp Humphreys for a new elementary and high school . Upon completion , the new schools and adjacent athletic fields will accommodate 1 , 700 students . The elementary school will hold 850 students and the high school will hold 950 . The elementary school will hold kindergarten through fifth - grade classes and the high school will hold sixth through 12th grades until a new middle school opens the following year . Post exchange ( AAFES ) . Camp Humphreys is home to a 72 , 000 square foot concession mall , with laundry and dry Cleaning services , an optical shop , barber shop , florist , embroidery , giftware vendors and more . The AAFES food court offers Popeye ’ s Chicken , Taco Bell , Anthony ’ s Pizza , Subway and Baskin Robbins Ice Cream . Anthony ’ s Pizza and Popeye ’ s 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 AAFES barber shop . The 3rd MI shoppette is located in the same building as Charley ’ s Steakery , which serves a selection of sub sandwiches . The post movie theater seats more than 550 customers and offers the latest movies in digital sound . The theater was recognized in 2011 as the " Best in the Army . " A 24 hour laundromat is located adjacent to the walk - thru gate to Camp Humphreys . Korea is a ration control assignment . Upon arrival , military personnel , family members and civilian employee need to get a ration control card from their local Pass and ID Office prior to shopping in an AAFES facility . Department of Defense identification cards and ration control cards are always necessary to enter all AAFES facilities in South Korea . Family and Morale , Welfare & Recreation . The Directorate of Family and Morale , Welfare & Recreation office on Humphreys is part of a vast network of an Army - wide support and leisure services that aims to enhance the lives of Soldiers , civilians , Families , and military retirees . Its goals include increasing Soldier and family resiliency , restoring balance , and enhancing recruitment , readiness , and retention . The Humphreys DFMWR mission helps to support Army Force Generation by helping to ensure Soldiers and Families are taken care at a level commensurate with their sacrifice and service . Army Community Service oversees several programs designed to strengthen and support Soldiers and Families . These include : Army Volunteer Corps , Army Family Action Plan , Army Family Team Building , deployment readiness , employment readiness , the Exceptional Family Member Program , a family advocacy program , financial readiness , relocation readiness , and information referral and outreach . The Auto Skills Center has four mechanics on staff to work on all makes and models of vehicles . The center also allows patrons to rent bays and equipment to work on their automobiles . The center includes a full range of tools and power equipment that can fix or maintain most vehicle issues . Center personnel can also do safety inspections . The Strike Zone has 16 bowling lanes . There is a $ 1 per game special every Saturday , Sunday and U . S . holidays . Mondays are three games for the price of two , while there are unlimited games on Tuesdays for $ 10 . Fridays and Saturdays feature cosmic bowling after the completion of league play . The Child Development Center offers full - day , part - day , and hourly care for children six weeks to five years old . The CDC is certified by the Department of Defense and accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children . The $ 8 million facility opened in 2008 and aims to provide children a safe place to learn and play . The Community Activity Center hosts many of the key events on posts . There is also a music room , arts and crafts classes , an indoor pool , table tennis , a pool room , ski tours , and Wii . A shuttle bus to Incheon airport departs and returns to the center daily . The Family Readiness Center oversees the Women Infants and Children program on post as well as Army Emergency Relief . It also hosts classes on employment and financial readiness . Another key program is Army Strong , which helps spouses adapt and thrive in a military environment . It starts with basic ideas such as military acronyms and rank structure , then progresses to more difficult topics such as how to handle a deployment . In the final stage , participants learn how to become leaders and are trained in conflict resolution and management techniques . The Super Gym is the largest gymnasium in the Army . There is nautilus equipment , treadmills , weight rooms , basketball courts , and a swimming pool . There are also two conference rooms for meetings and dignitary receptions . Besides the Super Gym , Camp Humphreys also has the Youth Gym , MP Hill Gym and Zoeckler Gym . These feature basketball courts , weightlifting equipment , and cardio rooms . There is also an extensive intramural sports program , with leagues in flag football , basketball , volleyball , soccer , and softball . Post - level men ’ s and women ’ s teams are offered in flag football , basketball , rugby and softball . Triathlons are offered twice a year and power lifting , wrestling , racquetball , tennis , swimming and Tae kwon do tournaments are held on a semi - annual or quarterly basis . Community runs , are offered throughout the year and Camp Humphreys hosts one of the Official Army 10 - Miler Shadow Races in October . There is also a Polar Bear swim at the Splish & Splash Water Park each winter . Humphreys is also home to the Roadrunners youth running club . The club is headed by Dave Elger , who holds the Guinness World Record for longest time between sub - three hour marathons . He is also part of a tiny handful of runners who have logged sub - three hour marathons in five decades . Swimming facilities include indoor 25 - meter pools at the Super Gym and the Community Activity Center , plus the Water Park , which features a 50 - meter pool , a children ’ s pool , two water slides , diving boards , a children ’ s water fort , a pavilion , a snack bar and large deck area . The water park is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend . The Sgt . 1st Class Raymond Duke Memorial Library offers Internet access , DVD loans , and books . There are also children ’ s reading programs . The library features an extensive collection of Korean history and military books and each month , it highlights a different topic , with books on the subject prominently displayed . The Outdoor Recreation program offers parks and pavilion reservations , laser tag , remote control car racing , paintball , garden plots , equipment rentals , events and tours . Some of the destinations include the Seoul Zoo , the COEX Mall Aquarium , Asan Spavis Spa , Sapgyo Lake , and Songmi Mountain . Popular seasonal services include ski rental equipment , ski trips and maintenance of personal ski equipment during the winter . There is also hiking , camping and various family and unit trips during the summer . The Youth Center sponsors the local chapter of the Boys and Girls Club and 4 - H . There is a game room and the center is designed to give children a safe place to hang out . Youth Sports programs are offered in basketball , baseball , soccer , softball and football . Special clinics and competitions are held throughout the year , along with a youth running club and a youth triathlon . Parent Central is where parents register their children so the children can use services such as the Child Development Center , the teen center , and participate in sports . Military , civilian , and contractors are eligible to use the service . Alaska Mining Company is a restaurant that serves a variety of foods . AMC is known for its Friday night specials , which alternate between seafood , Mexican , prime rib , and steaks . There are also Mongolian barbecue Thursdays and Pasta Night Wednesdays . There is also a daily salad and soup bar . Another restaurant , Tommy D ’ s , offers Texas Hold ‘ em poker tournaments and also hosts events such as mother / daughter teas . It features a Korean buffet lunch and a bar . The Gateway Game Room has a bar , slot machine and , every other weekend , a live band . Army Health Clinic . The Camp Humphreys Army Health Clinic provides outpatient primary care services to active duty service members and their families living in the Pyongtaek area . Patients must be enrolled in the clinic via TRICARE and assigned a primary care provider prior to scheduling appointments . Services provided by the clinic include family medicine , pediatrics , physical therapy , behavioral health , occupational health and optometry . The TRICARE office arranges for specialty referrals to host - nation partner hospitals , or to Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital on Yongsan Garrison in Seoul . The clinic nurse case manager also coordinates care for inpatients who are admitted to host nation partner hospitals . The Camp Humphreys Army Health Clinic does not provide emergency medicine services , and patients with real or potential emergencies are encouraged to proceed directly to the closest off - post hospital emergency department . Informational cards with emergency department locations , phone numbers , and assistance numbers , are available inside the clinic , and also can be accessed on the garrison ’ s official website . On occasion , the clinic is able to provide " space - available " care to retirees and their family members , DA civilian employees , DODDS employees , and contractors . Patients in these categories who have chronic medical conditions should establish regular care with a primary care physician , and the clinic TRICARE office can assist those patients in establishing care in one of the clinic ’ s partnered international clinics .