Kayda Walley, Shalee Hansen, Kelly Karwel, Trina Walley, and Iris Jones (Volunteer drive at PX) (Photo by Welcome Wagon of Korea)
United States Army Garrison-Humphreys (USAG-H), Pyeongtaek, South Korea – Welcome Wagon of Korea is pleased to announce that as of 27 September 2024, it has been approved to act as a private organization on USAG-H. This initiative aims to provide a warm welcome to new PCSers arriving in Korea, with a mission to greet 10,000 Soldiers and family members each year.
Mission and Goals:
The Welcome Wagon of Korea is dedicated to creating a positive first impression for Soldiers and their dependents as they arrive at their new overseas home after a long and tiring journey. Our goal is to ensure that each newcomer feels welcomed and supported from the moment they step off the bus or plane.
Volunteer Activities:
Volunteers will greet each bus of new PCSers arriving at Maude Hall, providing them with essential information, snacks, and a warm welcome. This program operates six times per day, seven days a week to receive arrivals from Incheon International Airport, with additional opportunities on Mondays and Wednesdays for Patriot Express arrivals.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We are actively seeking more spouse and Soldier volunteers to sustain this initiative. The time commitment is approximately one to two hours per shift. Interested volunteers can register through the Army’s Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) by searching for “Welcome Wagon of Korea” through the following URL: https://vmis.armyfamilywebportal.com/volunteer/opportunities.
Compliance and Registration:
In accordance with USAG-Camp Humphreys’ Guidelines, Welcome Wagon of Korea will maintain and operate under by-laws, a current Officers & Membership Roster, Monthly Financial Statements, Monthly Meeting Minutes, Bonding Insurance, and Commercial Liability Insurance.
Contact Information:
For more information or to get involved, please contact: Kelly Karwel, Welcome Wagon of Korea Coordinator (and President) at w.w.ofkorea@gmail.com. We look forward to working with the Camp Humphreys community to grow this mission to welcome all Soldiers and Families arriving to their new Army home in the Republic of Korea.
New arrivals to Korea prepare to board the bus from Osan Airbase to Camp Humphreys. (Photo by Welcome Wagon of Korea)
After a tiring journey new Soldiers and Families arrive to Camp Humphreys to begin their new adventure in Korea. (Photo by Welcome Wagon of Korea)
Brylan Karwel, Zene Karwel, and Landon Kruziki (Volunteered for Halloween event passing out candy and bags to soldiers and families 10/31) (Photo by Welcome Wagon of Korea)
Iris Jones and her boys dressing up for our Halloween event for Patriot Express Buses 10/30. (Photo by Welcome Wagon of Korea)
Kelly Karwel meeting buses at inprocessing. (Photo by Welcome Wagon of Korea)
First set of bags to go out to incoming Soldiers and Families. (Photo by Welcome Wagon of Korea)
Note:
The Welcome Wagon of Korea is affiliated with the 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, Division Special Troops Battalion, and the 19th Human Resources Company (the unit that conducts the Theater Gateway Reception Mission). However, this affiliation does not imply endorsement or recommendation of the views expressed or services offered by the Welcome Wagon of Korea.
