Johnny's World Travels: Wonju, South Korea

Traffic here is not that high, as there are not too many people residing this way, except for the soldiers. most of the locals leave in downtown Wonju.Some of the military personell stay at the Camp Long barracks, which is nearby, on the way from downtown Wonju.

Camp Eagle (H-401), formerly known as R-401, was officially dedicated July 3, 1989. The camp was established through the cooperative efforts of both the Republic of Korea and the United States Governments. This was the first joint major project that both governments actively funded.
Camp Eagle is the most modern and newest installation within the Republic of Korea and supports two primary units: the 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade; and Co. G, 52nd Aviation Regiment, 194th Maintenance Bn. provides direct support 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade; 607th Weather Squadron; OLB Det. 2, USAF; 520th Maintenance Company (MST); and Lockheed Martin.

Camp Eagle was reorganized in June 1996 and became part of Area III with installation responsibilities belonging to the installation commander at Camp Long. Camp Eagle Community facilities are mostly located at Camp Long , 7 miles away.
The 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade is stationed at Camp Eagle, Republic of Korea, near Wonju. In the Korean theater, the three Apache battalions are dedicated to missions critical to the OPLAN: support of 2d Infantry Division operations (1-2 Aviation), and anti-special operations forces (anti-SOF) and deep attack operations (1-6 and 3-6 Cavalry

The Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) (formerly Hughes) AH-64A Apache is the Army's primary attack helicopter.
It is a quick-reacting, airborne weapon system that can fight close and deep to destroy, disrupt, or delay enemy forces. The Apache is designed to fight and survive during the day, night, and in adverse weather throughout the world. The principal mission of the Apache is the destruction of high-value targets with the HELLFIRE missile. It is also capable of employing a 30MM M230 chain gun and Hydra 70 (2.75 inch) rockets that are lethal against a wide variety of targets. The Apache has a full range of aircraft survivability equipment and has the ability to withstand hits from rounds up to 23MM in critical areas. The AH-64 is air transportable in the C-5, C-141 and C-17.

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This another view of the route from downtown Wonju to the Base

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