How is it being stationed at Camp Humphreys?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:31:46 -0500

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 5 at 2018 4:50 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:50:46 -0500

Does anyone remember those super FOB's in Iraq that were overloaded with senior Officers and CSM's that had nothing to do, so they held excessive amounts of meetings and ran around the FOB "inspecting" work areas and just generally driving everyone nuts? Humphrey's is kinda like that, but with no Green Beans...

Seriously though, Korea is great. Just make sure you explore. Go to museums, climb mountains, take tours, explore the cities. If you stay out of your room and do more than just go to bars, Korea is one of the best duty stations in the Army.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2018 5:28 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:28:18 -0500

Ha!! I was there in August riding the shuttle everyday. I’m sure it was as unconditional to all those JR enlisted as it was for me. I mostly covered my rank to not make them uncomfortable. The last thing they need is an O6 messing with them around their living area.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2018 12:00 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:00:48 -0500

It's probably better now than it was 37 years ago so I cannot comment on current conditions. When I was there in 1980 it was a hell hole. We were first located at Camp Howard which was closed then to Camp Humphreys. I was glad when I was attached to another unit for most of my tour. Everybody in my unit at Camp Humphreys hated it so it wasn't just me.
Here's a photo of 560th Med Company area. Notice the antenna on the roof of the barracks. No cable TV in those days.