By I have seen some of the veteran sites out there that offer old photographs of Korea but Bruce Richard’s site is the best archive of old photographs of USFK facilities I have seen yet. Using Bruce’s picture archives I present a pictorial history of Camp Stanley:
For those that have been stationed at Camp Stanley before, the above image of tent city is starkly different from what has been built on the camp today. Not only is the camp extremely different but so is the terrain because Suraksan Mountain in the background looks completely deforested compared to the thickly forested slopes of the mountain today.
In this aerial photo from 1955 the rice paddies that still surround the camp to this day can be seen:
This next image from 1961 shows how much development took place in less then 10 years with all the tents replace with quonset huts and other permanent buildings:
This next image shows a 1964 image of the “ville” adjacent to Camp Stanley:
The first real barracks built on Camp Stanley with some of these barracks still visible today were constructed in 1970:
‘Here is what the front gate of Camp Stanley looked like in 1975:
Here is an image of Camp Stanley from the 1980′s:
The large quonset hut building in the picture above was what was used as the Camp Stanley PX until the new facility was opened in 2005. Needless to say the new PX was a huge upgrade compared to the old one.
Here is an aerial picture of what Camp Stanley looks like today:
In the above aerial image you can see Camp Stanley in the middle of the image while Stanleyville is the area with the blue roofed buildings on the left. The Uijongbu Prison can be seen on the right side of the picture. The fields of rice that could be seen in the earlier images, like I said before are still visible today around Camp Stanley and are worked by the prisoners housed at the correctional facility.
Finally here is one last image of the current Camp Stanley front gate:
I hope everyone enjoyed this quick pictorial history of Camp Stanley which it appears the camp’s days are numbered depending on the success of the USFK transformation plan ever happening. With the current Korean governmental delay games it is probably an even bet that Camp Stanley will probably be operating for another decade or more.
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Note: Make sure to check out the complete archives available on Bruce Richard’s site because I just cherried picked some of the best photos to create this pictorial history with. There are literally hundreds of great photos on the site definitely worth checking out.
9:26 am on August 26th, 2008 1
I've been in that prison.
3:16 pm on August 26th, 2008 2
Don't know if you have already posted on this or not, but i was poking around on the official Dongducheon website (English version) and it had old photos of the surrounding areas of Dongducheon… kind of interesting to check out.
http://www.ddc21.net/_foreign/eng/m02/a02_b06_c01…
There are links to black and white photos in the lower right on the webpage
4:38 pm on August 26th, 2008 3
Thanks for the memories, my heart is in Stanley. My first Korean Tour was in 1984, I had such a great time there. I wish I could find some old friends, both Soldiers and KATUSAs alike. It was a great place to be.
1:37 am on August 27th, 2008 4
I've hiked that mountain in the background of the pics at least fifty times, was at Stanley for three years back in the early 90's.
5:17 am on August 28th, 2008 5
Spent May-Sept 1984 with D co 702 maint.Fun times at stanley days and tring not to fall into turtle traps after a trip into the ville.
5:48 am on August 28th, 2008 6
Kevin, if I'm not mistaken those are D Co 702 MB's barracks in the 5th picrure up.
2:05 pm on August 28th, 2008 7
Lots of talk of moving the NCO Academy from Cp. Jackson to here.
And when ye shall hear of base closings and rumours of base closings, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
7:30 am on August 29th, 2008 8
ROTFL Cloying_Odor!!!!!
4:11 pm on September 1st, 2008 9
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4:17 am on February 12th, 2009 10
Grew up at camp stanley, arrived there when I was 17, in 1977, left in oct 79. was assigned to the 552 signal co. we provided phone service and worked in the TOC ( Tacital operations Center)Until this week my memories of korea have always been rual. Boy what a change in the past 30 years. South korea and its major city are more complex than New York City. Sad that North Korea cant say that. Seen wee they closed camp indian down. we would walk over there (monaday) and have a bee or two at there EM/NCO/officers clubs
allen tumminello
alma ark
10:24 am on May 3rd, 2009 11
C Co 2nd AMC 90-91, good times…most vivid memories of my life.
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2:26 pm on June 17th, 2009 13
I served at Camp Stanley from March 1978-79. My first Army tour and an eventful one. Great little post, Uijong-bu was a great city to visit and the old Million Dollar Club (we called it the Moolah dollah club) was our favorite hangout. Thanks for bringing back some good memories.
11:24 pm on June 19th, 2009 14
I was stationed at Camp Stanley 7/1979-7/1981. I was in B 1st Bn 38th FA. My first year was as a Section Chief for the M 102 Howitzer. The 2nd year I was the Bn Reenlistment NCO. I really enjoyed my tour. Steel behind the rock!! The finest soldiers were stationed there. Where is 1st Sgt Gary Ponder? How about Sgt Bryant? How about SFC Sewell? Anyone assigned to the 1st Bn 38th FA contact me at http://www.akron112@aol.com I live in Akron, Ohio.
1:46 am on June 25th, 2009 15
I loved Korea 1963 TO 1964 it was slow place and the girls were grate
1:21 am on July 18th, 2009 16
I was at Stanley in 1969 with the 633rd Engr Co L.E. What happened to them. I can not find out a thing. I've looked every place on line trying to find an old unit crest " Black Unicorns ". If any one can point me in the right direction I would be greatful. I retired in 88 and found out five years later Agent Orange got me I went to Nam after I left Korea. Old soldier trying to go home.
Thanks for any help
William "Steve" Morgan Retired
11:40 pm on August 29th, 2009 17
I served in Korea @ camp stanley back in 1993-1994. I
had the most memorable times of my life there. They weren't all good but definitely memorable. I wouldn't
trade my experience there for anything. By the way if anyone on this sight has seen tony clark from michigan, he was my best friend while in korea and other places have him E-mail me.
7:18 am on September 15th, 2009 18
i was there in 95, had the time of my life and can any one remember the eagles club in the ville is it still there?
11:20 pm on September 15th, 2009 19
TO leland beesler in 1963 it was called the chopper club Lee moon
1:17 am on September 17th, 2009 20
Wolfpack!!!!
1:24 am on September 19th, 2009 21
Was their in "58&"59 what a mud hole!
Compared to what it is to-day.
4:53 am on October 10th, 2009 22
93-94. Club Roxy still around? Crazy times!
11:26 am on October 16th, 2009 23
damnn i was there 07-09
yea the club roxy is there but closed the whole time i was there
eagle club but ive seen the sign and it was closed
old million dollar club aint there at all never heard of it
there is new wave, hill top, mustang, fantasy, and king thats all i remember
12:34 pm on October 27th, 2009 24
I was in D Co, 702nd Maint Btn from January 84 to January 85
9:45 am on November 17th, 2009 25
I was Wolfpack F-Tab from 1988 to 1990.Good times.
9:47 am on November 17th, 2009 26
Forgot my email address. eric.nelson5@us.army.mil
9:56 am on November 17th, 2009 27
Anyone who served in F-Tab from 1988 to 1990 26FA say hi. Served under SFC Riggs 82C Survey!!
2:58 pm on December 8th, 2009 28
I was with the 633 engineers in 1969 I was a wheel vehicle mechanic I knew a welder named Morgan
12:12 pm on March 7th, 2010 29
I was stationed at campstanley from april 1973 until oct 1975 with the 117th Aviation comapany as a PFC/SP4 came back as a first sergeant with A Company 2nd Aviation in 1988…the rest is history…somewhat ugly but history nonetheless….I loved Stanley…it helped to shape my life
1:56 am on March 25th, 2010 30
I was stationed at Camp Stanley from 1982 to 83, Charlie Company 2nd Medical Bn. What a time we had. I will always have fond memories of the post, the place, and the friends made there. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
10:26 am on March 25th, 2010 31
I came to 2nd Med Right on your heels. Who was the Commander? Cpt Haynie used to run our asses off! Remember the old chick that worked in the orderly room?
6:09 pm on April 5th, 2010 32
David Arnold,
Not sure if your still seeking buddies,
I served with 1/38th A Battery FA section 6 from Dec 1979 – Jan of 81 I have something sort of a yearbook with pictures from my time there if interested. I just happen to stumble on this site today. Not sure I know the same people as you but, willing to chat about the Ville, hell may just bring some old memories.
PFC at the time. 4P1 in September of 1980.
Gil (Hollywood) Hernandez
6:10 pm on April 5th, 2010 33
Not sure if your still seeking buddies,
I served with 1/38th A Battery FA section 6 from Dec 1979 – Jan of 81 I have something sort of a yearbook with pictures from my time there if interested. I just happen to stumble on this site today. Not sure I know the same people as you but, willing to chat about the Ville, hell may just bring some old memories.
PFC at the time. 4P1 in September of 1980.
Gil (Hollywood) Hernandez
12:41 am on April 6th, 2010 34
I am glad everyone enjoys the web page I put together about Camp Stanley. I was there in 1969-70, and had a blast while there. If the Army knew how much fun I had on my 4 tours in Korea, they would take away my Retirement Pay.
I was also assigned to CRC in 81-82, to A Company 304th Signal that is now located at Stanley. I would love to get a couple of pictures showing there unit sign in front of any of there buildings to add to the web page.
2:20 am on April 6th, 2010 35
I just left Korea after three years working as a DA Civilian at Camp Humphreys, Pyeongtaek. In November 2009 I made a pilgrimage of sorts to Camp Stanley to see my old stomping grounds. I served at Stanley from March 78-March 79 with 1-31st FA (Honest John). I shot lots of photos during my return trip and you can see a few at the weblink I posted here-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7604370@N04/page4/
Although much of Stanley has changed there are still some familiar buildings like the chapel and theater. It was pretty cool to be back there after 30 years. Where did the time go?
2:56 am on April 6th, 2010 36
I would love to be able to go see Howze and Greaves after being gone for 20 years myself. I know Greaves has been turned over the ROKs, but I'm not sure about Howze. I think the next time I'm in Korea I'm going to take a DMZ Tour just so I can see how things have changed.
11:02 pm on April 16th, 2010 37
I was at Stanly 67-68 Cold is not the word for the winter, The old round Quonset huts to live in and oil drip fire to heat. Shower half way down the mountain and the wind would blow throw what ever clothing you had on. I want to say I was with Hq Company 36th Eng Bn. We had a good time but the smell when I first got off the jet in soul almost knocked me off my feet. Heat of summer and the honey wagon was still running and furnishing the furlizer for the patties. The insig we has was the black panthers. I sure would love to find one to put in my shadow box. I have lots of pictures from that time. A couple across the DMZ. Went mountain climbing and came across a large Buddhist Temple and talk about a work of art You would have to see it to believe. Over all had a great time. But things sure have changed now. We had all dirt roads.
11:19 pm on April 16th, 2010 38
I have to say I think I was wrong about the Engineer unit can some one please help with this information. 1967-1968. Thanks
2:47 am on April 17th, 2010 39
Rhis may help.
http://www.qsl.net/wd4ngb/2-korea.jpg
Camp Stanley Web Page
http://www.qsl.net/wd4ngb/campstanley.htm
If you have any pictures of the Village, I would love to add them to the page.
3:21 am on April 17th, 2010 40
My memory says it was the HQ 36th Eng Bn, also the 11 Eng Bn. Pather Insig.
I'll be dam if I can remember what company I attached to. Our Companys were pretty spread out . Iknow we had a co. in Camp Red Cloud. Well I'm 72 yrs old now, I'm going back 52 yrs. That is just a little much for me to remember..1958/1959………..
5:53 am on April 17th, 2010 41
Bruce I will look but I think all mine was of the camp and one or two on the climb. I have some from the huey we flew in looking down on the country and others. I will look and let you know. The site is so nice thanks for the hard work you have put into it. I think it we the 36th and the 11th now that my old ind has awaken a little. Its been several years back. I would have never guested that the place would change so much. Officers club on top and Enlisted on the bottom by the gate going out to the village. IN the winter the ice would push up out of the roads and then a bus would fall into the hole and get stuck. And now a six lane highway. Boy o boy what a change.
2:23 am on April 18th, 2010 42
I was attached to the 36th Engineers but was located north of camp stanely at camp woo 102 eng from 7/67-10/68. We had only 5 GIs (advisors) and 400 ROK and 200 civilian volunteers. All equipment was US and we trained ROK to operate and do road construction. Had no mess hall had to drive south to signal corp camp for meals.
10:56 am on May 3rd, 2010 43
I was 702D also from 83 to 84 at Camp Casey.
6:37 am on May 27th, 2010 44
I was station at Camp Stanley in the mid 1980's. I was a pilot and flew the AH-1 Cobra. It was an enjoyable tour. I learned alot, but missed my family more.
I salute all that served there.
7:47 pm on August 3rd, 2010 45
I am looking for anyone stationed in Camp Stanley 1983-84. I was in HHB 1/15 Infantry. I had fallen head first about 15 feet from obstacle coarse during training. The military lost my medical record and I was hoping I might find someone who may remembers being present when this happened. I was unconscious for 15-30 minutes and had several laceration to the face. I lost partial vision in one eye and have neck and back problems, and cannot be treat through the VA because I can not prove the injuries happened in the military. Any help would be appreciated. I can be reached at raye1297@yahoo.com.
5:26 am on August 12th, 2010 46
I was station at Camp Stanley from May 90 to Aug 91 at Bravo Co. 8/8 Field Artillary. I was in second platoon under SFC Wynn. My spot was to Saint Jeng club in the ville.
6:54 am on August 20th, 2010 47
I was at Camp Stanley from June 6, 1976 thru May 23, 1977 with B Btry 1/18 F.A. 2nd section. Had some real good times and lots of field duty.
11:02 am on August 20th, 2010 48
Are you the same Mr. Foster from Kansas City
Kansas. I was their 1958/1959 also. 1st Sgt. name was Kim, CO was Capt. Marcello.
11:57 am on August 20th, 2010 49
stationed here in 1984-1985 8/8fa b/batery cohort looking for anyone in my batery
1:00 pm on August 20th, 2010 50
Looking for Sgt.Cecil Perry, Company Supply Sgt. KOREA 1958/1959
8:46 am on September 1st, 2010 51
Was there 1999-2000 @ HHB Divarty. Anyone from around that time?
11:50 am on September 14th, 2010 52
239th Aviation Assault Helicopters Toros crew chief. Arrived June 71 @ 17 y.o! Great memories flying with the best, Thanks for times and memories. Many a crazy night in Ville, Nice Club is what I remember.
12:57 pm on September 14th, 2010 53
I was stationed there 1981-1982 A Battery. Battery Commander was Cpt. Caleb I. Sepp. Hope to hear from anybody from that time.
3:01 pm on September 23rd, 2010 54
Dco702mt bn.arty support over by the airfield.79-80.
favorite club,PAPASAN.
12:26 pm on October 16th, 2010 55
Sly Goncharov, I was not there but mayby Kelly Hill.. If you can get in touch do. Id like to hear from ya BRATHA ALEX.. CRODABAUGH98@GMAIL.COM
3:03 pm on October 16th, 2010 56
All of you who were there in the 70s and 80s (maybe early 90s) — You were there in the Halcyon Days of the Empire.
Those of you who have been there since didn't get to see what it was like when it was hard work and hard play. I don't think we'll ever see anything like that again.
3:53 am on October 19th, 2010 57
Just visited daughter, Cprl Angela Reynolds, there @ 560th Med Co for 2 weeks. Enjoyed the visit, hated the hills. Military regs state buildings 5 or more floors must have elevator…guess why no buildings are over 4 floors? We were allowed to stay in the barracks, but room was ON THE 4TH FLOOR! Straight up the street from Stanley Bowl (and I mean "up"). Neon sign is still flashing on the alley. Not many quansits left, theater and chapel still same. Treated like family by her unit, great time. I was Army Sept 72 to Sept 75. Knew I didn't want Korea then, so since they don't send you where you want to go, I told them to send me to Korea…spent 17 months Ft Leonard Wood, 12 months Ludwigsburg, Germany. It worked. Daughter's stories make me want to write "Dear Barack: please let me back in and send me to Korea!" The smell is still there. Exhaust fumes, sewer, fish and cooking bad things. Permiates everything. Two nights back home and pillow smells same as I sweat out the spices from the food we ate in town.
5:02 am on November 22nd, 2010 58
'82-'83… D Troop, 4/7 Cav… Lot's of trouble on the flight line when I was there. But would never have traded the experience.Thanks for the memories.
6:51 am on November 30th, 2010 59
I was at the future site of Camp Stanley from January 6, 1955 to April 9, 1956. It was called "How-1" at the time with the 36th Engineer Group up on the hill above it. I furnished the first three photos, above, of the early days of Stanley -photos were taken by Jim O'Neill and Lewis Ewing. There are a number of other photos we have furnished from the early days on Bruce's website. I just completed my memoire, "The Lucifer Patch" of my time with the "Lucky 13th" Helicopter company. It was undoubtedly the best outfit in the whole U.S.damn army at the time. If you served in the "Lucky 13th" you were indeed Lucky.
2:59 pm on January 7th, 2011 60
I'd like to say for you to always provide clear information and for a nice and an avid reader of your site for quite a while. Just wanted to say thank you really for all the good work you do!
10:10 pm on January 7th, 2011 61
I just looked through the postings here and when I saw my earlier post regarding Camp Stanley I checked the photo link and it didn't lead to the Nov. 2009 Camp Stanley photos. Here is the link to the photo set I made on Korea, the Camp Stanley photos are there–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7604370@N04/sets/721…
It's nice to read about everyone's experiences there. Take care all.
6:11 pm on January 9th, 2011 62
I can't although agree. I always planned to write in my site like that but I think you'r faster.
8:28 am on January 13th, 2011 63
Was stationed at Camp Stanley 1973-74 and was in the 1/31st FA and was Radio repair and FADAC computer repairman though I didn't get to work on either very often.I got a secondary MOS of 63B20 while there helping SSG Williams in the motor pool.
I have very good memories of my time there and wish I could live it all over, knowing what I know now ,but since that's not possible I can replay the memories.
God bless all who have served and are serving in our military.
1:05 pm on January 22nd, 2011 64
Was airfield commander Apr 1989-90; company commander,A Co 2-2 Avn Regt, Apr 1990-91. That smell of the rice paddies was awful. The esprit-de-corps and flying was great, however. Would have to say it was my best assignment over all. Best crew cheifs, warrant officers, and bn cdr ever.
4:23 am on February 16th, 2011 65
Was here 89-90 c btry 8/8 fa. like to hear from anyone else!!!!!
12:25 am on March 15th, 2011 66
I was in D Co. 702nd mtn. BN. from July 84'-July85'. Hey Rob Malone, I'm pretty sure we would have met. I worked in the generator shop.
11:08 am on March 15th, 2011 67
Garry Swanson….we must have met, but been a long time. I had a book that was put together while we were there with pictures of everyone in the company (it is similar to a school yearbook), but cannot find it now. If I find it I'll see if I can upload pictures.
2:09 pm on March 15th, 2011 68
HI ROB, were you in 3rd shop? or what did you do? I actually have a group picture of 3rd shop from maybe summertime 84'. It was (is) Steve Simon's photo. I ended up with his photo album, and never got it back to him.If you want it, send me your email, I'll scan it and send it to you. Gary Swanson garys24@msn.com
4:45 am on April 3rd, 2011 69
I served in B Company 11th Engineer BN (c)(c) Camp Stanley Korea. From 10/68 to 11/69 I've already made contact with two guys I served with. Would like to make contact with more.
1:15 am on April 4th, 2011 70
239th Aviation reunion 6/23-26/11 Denver. I enjoy reading comments as they ring true!
4:47 am on April 5th, 2011 71
P-Nichols I was in bravo 8/8 in 84-85 cohort, get up with me at dimonator1@yahoo.com
10:46 am on April 11th, 2011 72
Hello,is anyone familiar with the U.S. Army Service Club near Uijungbo, Korea around the 60's?
10:54 pm on May 26th, 2011 73
camp Stanley, I Corps Medical Unit Feb 1967-March 30 1968 with attachment TDY to 547th Engineers Camp Mercer
Climbed some the mountain in the pictures, there were caves with thousands of relics of battle, cartidges, etc. in some caves.
Anyone have info as to the storage of AO at Camp Stanley 1967-68? remember the quanset huts and 5 gal desil fuel cans that always ran out, duty of barracks guard to keep the barrel burning!
Anyone know of one of the men who had been badly burned when he fell into one of the charcoal heaters in the village? Had to treat him daily, what a tremendous pain it was for him, always wondered how he recovered, no telfa pads in those days, only petroleum coated 4×4 guage that had to be changed daily.
12:18 pm on June 13th, 2011 74
I decided against taking my commission after OCS and thought I was on a fast track to Vietnam as 11F, but for reasons that are a mystery to me I ended up at Camp Stanley in the first 9 months of 1968. I was the LTC CO’s driver for a second until he figured I was short and too FTA. While pulling guard duty at night I witnessed sled tracks in the snow from the diesel depot to the wire and to the village. From then on I knew why we were always short diesel. HDQTS turned a blind eye…guess why. Who was the 1st sgt(bal head…Rob??) and the gung ho tall old man. Also, there was a great ATC guy.. Mahalo, Chuck
10:21 am on June 14th, 2011 75
I was in the 239th avn co from nov 70 till dec 71.I think about the place often!
2:37 am on July 21st, 2011 76
8:58 pm on July 21st, 2011 77
Wondering if any clues or interest to just find how a patient fared I treated from severe burns, had daily changes, poor guy was in such agony, no telfa pads then, only petroleum impregnated guaze. About March 1968 best recollection, anyone around remember such a case, surely any friend of his would recognize the case. felt so bad for him. I was in the medical unit at camp Stanley, support duties of several units into DMZ, etc. as assigned but never got to know anyone personally then was assigned to Camp Mercer 547th Engineers as the only medical rep for that battalion. Also have been dealing with the AO situation in Korea during those times, would be interesting to hear from any others. Larry Anderson I Corps, Medical Unit Feb 1968 March 30 1969, DMZ 2nd Division Feb 1977 Jan 1978
4:51 pm on July 31st, 2011 78
1972-1973 1st BN 31st ARTRY,some very good memories,will never forget them.
7:13 am on August 11th, 2011 79
Arrived in Korea 26Aug71. Went through replacement company in Camp Casey. On 30Aug71 signed in at B Btry 1/15th FA at Camp Stanley. Considering Vietnam was still a war zone, Korea was a very nice alternative! Have a lot of fond memories. I was 40 years younger then. I turned 20 and 21 in Korea. I was in a 105mm towed howitzer unit. Every 45 days we would make a 10 to 15 mile journey to the DMZ to occupy a firebase called 4 poppa 1. It was about a mile from JSA (Joint Security Area). That trip took 3 to 4 hours to get there. Roads were terrible. Went through Uijeongbu, TDC, Songeri Camp Pelham, Turkey Farm, Santa Barbara. the chinese tunnel Yongico, Camp Grieves was the last camp before the DMZ. Santa Barbara was our impact area when we fired. It use to be a large camp but all that remained was concrete slabs where buildings and barracks once were. Crossed Freedom Bridge on the Imjin river. DMZ looked like a warzone. Totally defoliated. We made this trip seven times when I was there. We lost two soldiers. One was killed in his when we took night fire from the north. They said it was misdirected fire-right! The other was a staff sergeant was pheasant hunting in a posted minefield.
I remember lots of good times in the EM club and the bowling alley. Saw lots of movies at the theatre and had lots of fun in the village! Our barracks was located on the South end of Camp Stanley. The rear gate that leads to the village was right there. 5/38th FA was next to us and a large mess hall was close in the same area. Camp Stanley was 2nd Infantry Division Artillery HQ when I was there. I always wanted to return to see it again but never won the lottery! I think about that time a lot. I think of the brave soldiers that went to Vietnam. I will never forget how the liberal media turned the war against the soldiers. What a cowardly act! When I returned home 2Oct72 I was spit on in the Minneapolis airport by a group of moony extremists. My dad and mother were WW11 veterans and they had to wittness that. I should let it go but I can’t! Many brave men hopefully died for a reason but sometimes its hard to identify what that reason was!
For all of us that served in Korea and served elsewhere I wish you the best. That period is etched in my mind and I am proud that I did my duty!
Feel free to email if you wish.
Sincerely’
Sp4 Gregory P. Plutshack
B Btry, 1/15th FA
Camp Stanley, Korea
APO San Francisco 96358
9:14 am on August 11th, 2011 80
Gregory
That was a cool post (#79) thanks! I was at Pelham in the Ville Songeri during 1983 and now wished I had stayed in Korea longer. What odd feelings I get when I remember that year! I would E-mail you but you didn’t leave your address in your post above. I’m at hiler8@gmail.com and have photos and such to share if your interested.
SP4 Hiler
2-17 FA Camp Pelham
2:27 pm on August 24th, 2011 81
I was there 194-1975
7:37 pm on November 2nd, 2011 82
I was there from 71 to 1972. My units were the 239th and the 117th good times.
Clinton T. Ryder ctrccr@gmail.com
9:00 pm on November 12th, 2011 83
I was in the 239Th Avn Co. and the 117th Avn Co. from November 1971 to December 1972. I was a Crew Chief in the Second Flight Plt. I was Crew Chief on UH-1H 70-16430.I often think of the good times.
5:40 pm on November 20th, 2011 84
I was stationed there from oct 1975-nov 1976, with HHb 1/15th FA. 1SG Grubbs and CPT Lefebre ran the battery. I was a recon sgt for the Liaison section. Had a great time and really liked the ville, songson. Many good times with makali, ginro, and combat OBs. Hey to the cellar club, J’s club, and the pop store.
6:29 am on November 21st, 2011 85
I was stationed at Camp Stanley 1967 until 1968. It was Engineers through and through. I have no idea when they changed over. Some of us men went walking in the mountains behind the camp and came upon a Buddhist Temple. There was a statue of Buda and it was real large and covered in pure gold. This was a sight to behold. Still lived in quiescent huts and had oil heat.
11:47 am on November 25th, 2011 86
Was assigned to D Company 702 from Feb 80- Feb 81. Enjoyed the tour. Had hoped to return there, but it was not to be.
12:34 pm on November 27th, 2011 87
Ronald Foster
Nice to see someone there the same period of time I was, had no idea the camp was still there. I could not find where it was when I went back 10 years later, paved roads most of the way by 1977/8, Seoul had grown, lots of super highways, dikes across the highway with a path thru with huge blocks of cement ready to blow, tank traps, etc. Was across the DMZ 77/78 and it was still mostly the same, quanset huts, etc. Remember the fire guard duties to keep the deisel burning, smell the KATUSA’s roasting Squid, running to the centralized latrines and showers, etc. As medic spent time covering a movement or patrol but most my time was TDY with the 547th Engineers Camp Mercer.
7:22 pm on January 8th, 2012 88
I was stationed at Camp Stanley from AUGUST 1982 to AUGUST 1983 in C-4-7 Air Cav. I was a squad leader in the Aero-Recon Platoon; a Blues Platoon (aka Charlie Blues). Had a fantastic year in Korea. Flying at 90 knots 50 feet above the rice paddies while sitting on the floor boards of our Hueys with our legs hanging out and booney rags flapping in the breeze. Huey flairing, crew chief hammering away with his M60, jumping out and diving for cover as the Huey lifts away. We were gods then…
I went on to Special Forces and ended up doing 30 years in the Army but my time at Stanley still remains one of the best years of my career.
Sure would be great to hear from my squad again. don.shipman@gmail.com
8:54 am on January 25th, 2012 89
Followed a Google maps update down this rabbit hole. I was in CS ’77-78 in the 2nd Med. Battalion. Still have the PT cap.
Gonna have to dig out the old B&W photos.