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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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UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 29

Yongsan Town Hall

Aug 29, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Yongsan Town Hall 1500-1600 at South Post Chapel

Aug 31

CLOSURE NOTICE: Yongsan Education Services

Aug 31, 2019, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

The Education Services office will be closing Aug. 31.

Aug 31

CLOSURE NOTICE: Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program SFL-TAP

Aug 31, 2019, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Yongsan Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program SFL-TAPSFL-TAP will be closing 31 AUG 2019. SFL-TAP program support will be available at
Camp Casey or Camp Humphreys program sites.

Casey SFL-TAP Center

Operation hours: Mon-Thur 0800-1700 / Fri 0800-1600
Building # 2440, 1st Floor, Room 121 (Maude Hall)
DSN: (315) 730-4033
Comm: 011-82-5033-30-4033
The POC is Sujin McClintock at 730-4044 or sujin.mcclintock.civ@mail.mil

Humphreys SFL-TAP Center
Operation hours: Mon-Thur 0800-1700 / Fri 0800-1600
Bldg. P6400, 3rd Floor, Suite W301 (One Stop)
DSN: 315-757-2082
Comm: 011-82-5033-57-2082

Sep 01

SERVICE CHANGE/CLOSURE NOTICE: CIF (Direct Exchange Only)

Sep 1, 2019, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Effective September 1, Central Issue Facility (CIF) will no longer issue or accept turn in items. They will only be open for direct exchange (DX) for damaged items or exchanges.

After September 1, all Soldiers, KATUSAS and emergency essential civilians must travel to CIF at Camp Casey or Camp Humphreys to be issued gear and to turn in gear.

Contact Info:

Yongsan CIF

Bldg. 5495

Hours: M-F 0730-1130 & 1300-1600 (Appointment required)

Phone: 736-7499

Sep 07

CLOSURE NOTICE: American Red Cross

Sep 7, 2019

Effective September 7, 2019, the American Red Cross at USAG Yongsan will be permanently closed.

For Emergency Communication Message Assistance:
•   Contact the American Red Cross Hero Care Center 24/7 at 1-877-272-3337 or online at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/emergency-communication.html
•   Download the Hero Care Center App from your App Store

For Financial Assistance:
•   During business hours, please contact Army Emergency Relief (AER)
o   Location: ACS Building (BLDG 4106)
o   Phone: DSN: 738-7505/COMMERCIAL: 0503-338-7505
o   Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 0800-1600
Thursday: 1300-1600
•   For assistance after business hours, please contact the American Red Cross Hero Care Center at 1-877-272-7337

For information on First Aid/CPR /AED classes, volunteer opportunities, additional Red Cross programs/services, or for any other assistance, please contact the following stations below:
•   USAG Humphreys: DSN 315-757-2348/COMMERCIAL: 0503-357-2348
o   Facebook: Camp Humphreys American Red Cross
•   Osan AB: DSN 315-784-1855/COMMERCIAL: 0505-784-1855
o   Facebook: American Red Cross at Osan Air Base, Korea
•   Kunsan AB: DSN: 315-782-4601/COMMERCIAL: 0505-782-4601
o   Facebook: Kunsan American Red Cross
•   Area IV (Daegu): DSN: 315-768-5987/COMMERCIAL: 0503-368-5987
o   Facebook: American Red Cross-Area IV, Korea
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Sep 12

Chuseok Holiday

Sep 12, 2019, 12:00 AM – Sep 14, 2019, 1:00 AM

Sep 28

CLOSURE NOTICE: Creases Dry Cleaners at DHL

Sep 28, 2019, 12:30 AM – 1:30 AM

The dry cleaners at DHL will permantly close operations on 28 SEP. The last day to pick up garments will be 1 OCT.

Oct 02

Community Resource Expo/Cultural Tour for Newcomers

Oct 2, 2019, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Tour for newcomer hosted by ACS. Following tour, there will be a trip to the Korean National Museum. Call 738-7505 to register.

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

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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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