OCONUS Doesn't Have to Mean Isolated
You're at Camp Humphreys. Language barriers, separation from home, uncertainty about where you fit. Online groups keep you busy but leave you lonely.
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Here's what makes PCSing to Korea hard:
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The isolation is real. You can't just drive to Target and run into someone from your hometown.
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Career momentum stops. Every PCS already disrupts work history. Add the limited employment options in Korea to the list. Utilize this time to grow your skills, explore a new field, or gain volunteer experience that transfers to your resume.
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The community fractures. Spouse clubs. Unit groups. Facebook pages. On-base programs. Everyone operates separately. You join five groups and still don't know where you fit.
Rootline fixes what actually keeps people isolated. We build the quality of life ecosystem that impacts retention and family resilience.
How Rootline Works
In-Person Connection
Third spaces where service members, spouses, and civilians build real friendships. Newcomers Circle gets you settled fast. Cultural and interest groups help you find your people.
Career Skills Opportunities
The first on-base fellowship program at Camp Humphreys. Real training, mentorship, certifications, and measurable KPIs. Build your resume through volunteerism.
Korea Exploration
Group outings to coffee shops, cultural sites, restrutants so you don't have to figure out Seoul alone.
Open access—free to Active duty, spouses, DoD civilians, contractors, retirees
Survives PCS Cycles—Leadership is intentionally built to handle transitions without killing programs or values
Force multiplier— Strengthens installation capacity, doesn't compete
OCONUS-responsive—Built for Korea's unique challenges
Made for what our community needs right here, right now.
Every time we PCS, we're expected to rebuild. From finding friends to figuring out where we belong.
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At Rootline, you don't have to do that alone.
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We've created an organization that welcomes you as you are, connects you to others who care, and gives you space to grow.
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Whether you want to lead something, join something, or just quietly observe for a while... you're invited.
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This isn't a club. It's a community intentionally built for people like you.
"Since our first gathering, I've made real friends, found comfort, and even connected with someone I went to middle school with!"
Island Roots Circle Lead
Island Roots is a cultural Circle for Pacific Islanders to gather, share stories, and feel at home while stationed far from it.