Michael Conner Humphreys (Young Forrest Gump) Prepares To Leave Army

Army Spc. Michael Conner Humphreys served a year in Iraq and is now stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas. Humphreys' enlistment ends June 4. Movie fans will remember Humphreys as young "Forrest Gump."

Humphreys joined the Army in 2005 and he's known affectionately at Fort Riley as "Gump." Humphreys also recalls the filming of "Gump" with much affection.

Humphreys said making "Forrest Gump" was a great experience and he fondly remembers Hanks and Sally Field, who played his mother.

"Both of them were excellent people, just like you would expect them to be," he said.

...He recalled that during filming he and Hanks worked closely to match the boy's running style and accent. Humphreys has since lost most of his distinctive Southern drawl but maintains the boyish looks, right down to the cropped Army haircut and lean body. His face looks a bit older, but doesn't appear to need to shave daily.

Humphreys' future plans: he's been cast in an independent film as a soldier.