Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Sinthia Rosario | Pvt. Jordan C. Daniel (left), and Pfc. Austin G. Warren, both information technology...... read more read more
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CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The first Warrior Zone in Korea opened its doors during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Feb. 16.
The Warrior Zone is a modern recreation facility centered on high-speed gaming options with a large variety of entertainment systems. It provides Soldiers the opportunity to compete against each other and showcase their gaming skills, kick it at the pool table or just simply relax, eat and watch a movie.
The United States Army Garrison-Humphreys Garrison Commander Col. Joseph C. Holland was the guest speaker during the ceremony. He spoke of the benefits and importance of this new facility.
“This is a great day to be here at U.S. Army Garrison-Humphreys as we deliver to our Soldiers a state of the art Warrior Zone, specifically designed for our men and women who are thousands of miles from their homes.”
The facility’s first visitors said the Warrior Zone is a welcome diversion since being away from the comforts of home can be at times challenging for Soldiers.
“I personally feel it's good, especially for first term Soldiers that aren’t accustomed to being away from family and friends,” said Staff Sgt. Frank E. Crump Jr., plans noncommissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Eighth Army (Forward). “The new Warrior Zone would be a good outlet for that Soldier to get out and meet new friends. For me it would be a great opportunity to go out and chit chat with a few battle buddies, maybe for lunch with some of the nice cuisine they have to offer and maybe shoot a game of pool.”
Some of the highlights the Warrior Zone has to offer are: Alienware gaming stations, gaming areas with more than 150 games for PS4, Xbox One, several pool tables, foosball, a movie theater with state of the art surround sound, commercial computers with free internet throughout the facility and a restaurant. The Warrior Zone is open to Soldiers, to include KATUSAs and guests 18 years and older.
“I think it’s important to take care of our Soldiers, our troops and that we need to focus on meeting their needs in a relaxing environment,” said Warren C. Latham, facility manager for Warrior Zone with the Camp Humphreys Family and MWR. “If the Soldiers have new ideas to improve this facility, we want to hear them. We want our Soldiers to feel this facility is their home, that it’s their home away from home.”
| Date Taken: | 02.22.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 02.21.2017 21:28 |
| Story ID: | 224252 |
| Location: | CAMP HUMPHREYS, KR |
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