CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Eighth Army will send more than 100 personnel to U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys near Pyeongtaek this summer to establish a forward headquarters element for its headquarters relocation next year under the Yongsan Relocation Plan and the Land Partnership Plan.

The consolidation of U.S. forces at two enduring hubs south of Seoul has been taking shape for more than a decade and this summer's move marks a major milestone in the historic re-stationing of the U.S. military communities here in South Korea.

In preparation for the move the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District has been hard at work turning what was once known as Pyeongtaek Airfield during the Korean War into a modern Army garrison with all of the amenities of a flagship installation back in the states.

Among the list of responsibilities the forward cell will perform once they arrive at Camp Humphreys includes establishing relationships with civic leaders in Pyeongtaek, overseeing the final aspects of the construction process, maintaining rear-area operation situational awareness, serving as a mission command node for noncombatant evacuation operation coordination, and overseeing reception, staging, onward movement and integration activities. The cell will continue to grow leading up to the relocation of the main body of Eighth Army personnel next year and take on more responsibility as additional personnel arrive.

While several smaller subordinate units have already made the transition, this will mark the first time Soldiers from Eighth Army Headquarters will move. As this first group settles in, the Transformation and Relocation website will stay up-to-date on what to expect and important things that you and your family should know to better prepare for the move.