Eighth Army (United States)
The Eighth Army is a U.S. field army which commands all United States Army forces in South Korea. It is headquartered at the Camp Humphreys in the Anjeong-ri of Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Eighth Army relocated its headquarters from Yongsan to Camp Humphreys in the summer of 2017. It is the only field army in the U.S. Army. It is responsible to United States Forces Korea and United States Army, Pacific.
| Eighth Army | |
|---|---|
Eighth Army Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | 10 June 1944 – present (79 years, 8 months) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Field army |
| Role | Headquarters |
| Part of | USARPAC |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Humphreys |
| Motto(s) | Pacific Victors |
| Colors | White and red |
| Campaigns | World War II Korean War |
| Website | 8tharmy |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding General Chief of Staff, Combined Forces Command | LTG Willard M. Burleson III |
| Notable commanders | LTG Robert Eichelberger LTG Walton H. Walker LTG Matthew Ridgway LTG James Van Fleet LTG Maxwell D. Taylor |
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| Flag | |
| NATO Map Symbol (1997) | |
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