Aberdeen is the Army’s oldest active proving ground — established Oct.20, 1917, on the shores of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland’s Harford County six months after the U.S. entered World War I out of a need for a larger munitions and equipment-testing facility in a remote area yet close to industrial and shipping centers. Officials fired the first weapon three months later, and the war ended Nov.11, 1918. Since then the facility has proof-tested field artillery weapons, ammunition, trench mortars, air ...

Welcome to the land of deep blue skies and awe-inspiring contrast. Holloman is located in New Mexico’s Tularosa Basin between the Sacramento and San Andreas mountain ranges. The area surrounding the base is one reason New Mexico was named “The Land of Enchantment.” There is an abundance of yearround outdoor activities for families and singles alike. Members and families can picnic and stroll in the coolness of lush green alpine forests or explore for cacti specimens across ...

Camp Lejeune is home to the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world and continues to grow in its capabilities. Camp Lejeune’s size is currently 156,000 acres.

Camp Lejeune is a base that has strong ties with our civilian neighbors. We have received numerous awards from civic groups ranging from our environmental programs to our Department of Defense schools. Whether you are assigned to Marine Corps Base or one of the warfighting commands, you will find the facilities ...