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The KATUSA Program

2019 marks the 69th year of the KATUSA program which was established to augment the U.S. Army with Korean Army Soldiers to increase the combined defense capability on the peninsula.

Since 1950, KATUSAs and American Soldiers have stood shoulder to shoulder ithrough the toughest, most realistic training in the world to prepare to execute their war-time mission set if called upon to “Fight Tonight”.

About 3,600 Koreans earn the privilege to serve with the U.S. Army as a Korean Augmentation to the United States Army, or KATUSA.These KATUSAs serve alongside U.S. Army Soldiers and are functionally part of the U.S. Army — from morning physical training, to tactical training, to the rest of the workday, they serve shoulder to shoulder with their allies.

Yongsan Transformation and Relocation

The US Army Garrison at Yongsan, where Embassy Housing, Commissary, PX, Dragon Hill Lodge and other Army amenities are located is in a gradual process of relocating to Camp Humphreys (about 1.5 hours south of Seoul). We will keep the community informed of any upcoming changes on Facebook, this website, and through regular Town Hall meetings.

Yongsan History

Yongsan has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. Japanese engineered structures exists at Yongsan such as walls, bridges,and guard posts. This former Japanese military stockade has a 16 ft high perimeter red brickwall. The wall is reinforced with wireframe cement. Bullet holes and damage to the wal lare associated with actions that occurred during the Korean War. (Photo courtesy US Army/Spc Ethan T. Ford)

Yongsan Soldiers

Though every Korean male must serve in the Korean military for at least 21 months, only about 3,600 Koreans earn the privilege to serve with the U.S. Army as a Korean Augmentation to the United States Army, or KATUSA.

These KATUSAs serve alongside U.S. Army Soldiers and are functionally part of the U.S. Army — from morning physical training, to tactical training, to the rest of the workday, they serve shoulder to shoulder with their allies.

Yongsan Transformation and Relocation

Korea: The Assignment of Choice

Korea is one of the few places in the world where Soldiers conduct combined, joint, and multilateral training in an integrated training environment. Working alongside ROK counterparts, service members stationed in Korea develop friendships that last a lifetime and get a once in a life-time opportunity to explore and experience the Asia-Pacific and all the vibrant destinations it has to offer. #HowIKorea #USArmy (Photo courtesy US Army/ Spc. Ethan T. Ford)

Physical Training

As members of the profession of arms, leadership is at the very core of everything we do. As leaders, we must be role models for our Nation and Army. As such, we have a duty to uphold the legacy of service as stewards of our institution. Part of our stewardship is the duty to develop Soldiers, Noncommissioned Officers, and Officers who will lead our Army and Nation into the future. #SquadGoals #GoArmy (Photo Courtesy U.S. Army/ Spc. Ethan T. Ford)

Hospital Closure Notice

The Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital is in the process of moving to Camp Humphreys. The Emergency Room and Operating Room will transition to Osan Air Base temporarily from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. Most hospital services at Yongsan will end in November 2019, and patients must get treatment at either Osan, Camp Humphreys or an off-post hospital. Primary care will transition to K-16, Casey and Humphreys beginning November 1, 2019. Once the transition is complete, there will be no medical residual on Yongsan. Active-duty members still stationed on Yongsan will be seen at K16 and all other beneficiaries will be seen at Camp Humphreys. The new hospital will open November 15, 2019.

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Town Hall

The next Town Hall is FEB 2020

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 15

CLOSURE NOTICE: ATMS

Dec 15, 2019, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Gate #5, Yongsan Food Court and 121 Combat Suppot Hospital ATMS closing

Dec 16

CLOSURE NOTICE: Dragon Hill Lodge Business Center

Dec 16, 2019

The business center will close permanently on 16 DEC 2019. If you currently have a cell phone plan and have a Korean cell service, you can continue to use your phone as usual. Just dial the English helpline straight from your phone:

114 for LG Customers

1583 for KT Customers

Dec 16

TEMPORARY CLOSURE: Finance Office

Dec 16, 2019 – Jan 3, 2020

The finance office is closed 16 DEC - 3 JAN.

For general Military Pay questions:
usarmy.casey.19-esc.list.498th-cssb-176-fmsu-c-det-milpay@mail.mil
DSN: 722-1596/730-6675/722-1594

For any cash transactions such as OHA advance/returns, Statement of Charges, utility payments, etc.:
usarmy.casey.19-esc.list.498th-cssb-176-fmsu-c-det-disbursing@mail.mil
DSN: 722-1592

Primarily for unit S1s and UCFR-related questions:
usarmy.casey.19-esc.list.498th-cssb-176-fmsu-c-det-processing@mail.mil
DSN: 722-1595

Dec 16

TRAINING HOLIDAY

Dec 16, 2019

Eighth Army Training Holiday

Dec 20

TRAINING HOLIDAY

Dec 20, 2019

Eighth Army Training Holiday

Dec 24

TRAINING HOLIDAY: Christmas

Dec 24, 2019 – Dec 25, 2019

Dec 25

Christmas Meal at DFAC

Dec 25, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Christmas meal will be served at the DFAC on Christmas Day from 1100 - 1400.

Open to all patrons- Active Duty, KATUSA, DAC, KN, Retirees and Family

Members.

Dec 30

CLOSURE NOTICE: VISC

Dec 30, 2019

The Yongsan VISC studio, which handles all DA photos and passport photos, will move to Camp Humphreys Dec. 15. The nearest studio is at Camp Casey and their phone number is 0503-30-3826. Appointments can be made on VIOS vios.army.mil.

Dec 31

CLOSURE NOTICE: Bowling Lanes

Dec 31, 2019

The last day of the bowling lanes will be on New Years Eve for a celebration open to all.

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The KATUSA Program

Yongsan Transformation and Relocation

Yongsan

Yongsan History

Yongsan Soldiers

Yongsan Transformation and Relocation

Korea: The Assignment of Choice

Physical Training

Hospital Closure Notice

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The next Town Hall is FEB 2020

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