The role of Fort Sill has evolved since Maj. Gen. Phillip H. Sheridan drove the first stake here in 1869. Fort Sill Soldiers originally protected settlers in Texas from raids by the Plains Indian tribes. Soldiers from famous units like the 7th Cavalry, led by Col. George A. Custer, and the 10th Cavalry, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, used Fort Sill as a base in the Indian Wars. As the tribes accepted peace with the U.S., Fort Sill’s mission changed. ...
NAVAL SECURITY FORCE/VIRGINIA PRECINCT The mission of the NAS Oceana Naval Security Force is to provide high quality law enforcement, force protection and antiterrorism operations. Headquartered out of Building 320, the Virginia Beach Precinct is responsible for the security of NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and NALF Fentress. PASS AND DECAL Located outside the main gate on Tomcat Boulevard at Building 280 and open Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Provides service in support of installations access to ...
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