USAG HUMPHREYS

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Proudly Serving Camp Humphreys and the Pyeongtaek Communities

Volume 1 Issue 22

U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys 2019 Year in Review

USAG Humphreys members celebrated the Korean Lunar New Year with local community leaders at the Morning Calm Confer-

ence Center, Jan 30. More than 180 participants enjoyed camaraderie, music, food and entertainment. (U.S. Army photo by

Sgt. Christopher Dennis, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs; 2019 Lunar Reception)

JANUARY 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

More than 100 2nd Infantry Division/ROK U.S. Combined Division Soldiers participated in the first-ever 2ID National An-

them live-shot from South Korea during the Super Bowl LIII, with an estimated audience of 114 million viewers at Freeman

Hall, Feb. 4. The New England Patriots went on to beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Courtesy photo; 2ID live-shot)

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Col. Michael F. Tremblay Command Sgt. Maj. Antonio Lopez Steve Hoover Maria Gallegos Garrison Commander Garrison Command Sergeant Major Public Affairs Director Editor - Chief, Command Information Submit stories, nominations, photos to USAG Humphreys CONNECTIONS to: usarmy.humphreys.imcom-korea.mbx.usaghumphreyspao@mail.mil The Connection is an unofficial publication published under the provisions of AR 360-1 for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Connections are not necessary the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of the Army or the USAG Humphreys. The Connections is a free bi-weekly publication distributed via email every other Friday, except when that day is an American holiday, then the Connections will be published on Thursday. All items are subject to editing for content and to insure they conform with DoD guidelines.

MARCH 2019

Gen. Gus Perna (left), commanding general of Army Materiel Command, assists in unfurling the AMC flag, along with the

Army Installation Management Command Sgt. Maj. Melissa A. Judkins and Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, IMCOM commanding

general. An assumption of authority ceremony was held March 8 at Joint Base Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to commemorate

IMCOM becoming a major subordinate command of AMC. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army; AMC)

APRIL 2019 USAG Humphreys leaders commence in the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the River Bend Golf Course,

April 1. (U.S. Army photo by Kim Won-hyeong, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Intern; story credit: Maria Gallegos, USAG

Humphreys Public Affairs; River Bend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony)

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MAY 2019

Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Soldiers competed together in various activities, including tug-a-war,

during the KATUSA-US Friendship Week, April 29-May 3. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Erikah Schaible; story credit: Sameria

Zavala, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs; KATUSA-US Friendship Week)

JUNE 2019

(Center back) Outgoing U.S. Army Installation Management Command Commander Col. Scott W. Mueller, IMCOM Pacific Re-

gion Director Christine T. Altendorf, and incoming Col. Michael F. Tremblay, stand at attention as the Command Sgt. Maj. An-

tonio Lopez gets ready to pass on the guidon during the Change of Command Ceremony at the Collier Community Fitness

Center, July 8. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Anna Walker, USAG Humphreys Visual Information Branch; story credit: Sameria

Zavala, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs; Change of Command)

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JULY 2019

Republic of Korea 51st Division soldiers perform a gun salute to honor the fallen heroes during the Battle of Cheonan com-

memoration at Martin Park, July 8. (U.S. Army photo and story by Sameria Zavala, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs; Fallen )

AUGUST 2019

(Left) Lee Dong-Jin coordinates with Kevin Kim, Plans, Analysis and Integration Office plans specialist, to enter data on the

computer in the PAIO, Aug. 9. Lee is one of 18 students selected for the 2019 Camp Humphreys Internship Program. (U.S.

Army Photo by Brad Jeong: story credit by Abigail Chipps and Jamie Han, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Interns; Interns)

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SEPTEMBER 2019

Pvt. Jabez, Newman, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear specialists (CBRN) with the 61st CBRN Company, 23rd

CBRN Battalion, 2nd Inf. Division, carries the American Flag while leading his unit during Camp Humphreys 9/11 Memorial

Ruck March, Sept. 11. (U.S. Army Photo by Brad Jeong, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Intern; story credit: Sgt. Broderick

Hennington, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs; 9/11)

OCTOBER 2019

Camp Humphreys community enjoyed a fun-filled day with festive activities during the Humphreys Harvest Festival and Ok-

toberfest, Oct. 5. The events included K-Pop performances, Arts and Crafts, carnival games, children activities and various

food options. (U.S. Army photos by USAG Humphreys Public Affairs; Harvest Festival)

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NOVEMBER 2019

Currently, there are nine housing towers on post with three to five-bedroom apartments. The units come furnished, to in-

clude all appliances, with the exception of a microwave. There are small personal storage areas, underground parking, play-

grounds, as well as outdoor entertainment areas equipped with grills and covered gazebos. The new housing towers are lo-

cated within walking distance to schools, shopping, churches, and physical fitness facilities. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Gabriel-

le Kirk, USAG Humphreys Visual Information Branch; story credit: Sandra Hill, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs volunteer;

Humphreys Housing)

DECEMBER 2019

Humphreys leaders and Korean nationals, gathered for an early morning ceremony, held at the newly named Adams Gate,

formally Dodu-ri Gate, to memorialize the new name and three Korean War heroes, Dec. 17. (U.S. Army photo by Brad Jeong,

USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Intern; story credit: Sameria Zavala, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs; Adams Gate)