Corey Kittle

The 2nd Infantry Division, known as the "Indianhead Division," has maintained a significant presence at Camp Stanley in South Korea since the Korean War armistice in 1953. Camp Stanley, located north of Seoul near Uijeongbu, served as a key base for the division's artillery, aviation, and support units during decades of heightened tension along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The division's forces at Camp Stanley played a vital role in maintaining readiness, conducting joint exercises with the Republic of Korea Army, and deterring North Korean aggression. Over time, as part of U.S. force realignments on the peninsula, Camp Stanley’s operations were reduced, and the base was eventually closed in 2017, marking the end of an era for the 2nd Infantry Division’s storied presence there.