United States Army

Established in 1918 at Fayetteville, Fort Bragg is the single largest U.S. Army installation and command in the United States, capable of providing sustained combat and support forces for response anywhere in the world. It is home to Forces Command, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, the U.S. Army Parachute Team, U.S. Army Reserve Command, the 18th Aviation Brigade, and the 4th Medical Command. Camp Bragg was established as an artillery training ground for soldiers heading to the Western Front in World War I, and this part of North Carolina met the need for year-round training while being close to ports and rail transportation. Today, Fort Bragg's population is more than 200,000, including active-duty soldiers, retirees, reservists, civilian employees, and contractors, and North Carolina also hosts a large Army National Guard contingent. Camp Mackall, established in February 1943 near Southern Pines, serves as a training site for many units stationed at Fort Bragg, including qualification courses and subsequent SERE training for U.S. Army Special Forces. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is locally responsible for two deep water ports and more than 300 miles of federal navigation projects along the North Carolina coast, while globally providing engineering, construction, and environmental management services for the military and governments. Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, one of the largest military terminals in the world, serves as a transfer point between rail, trucks, and ships for weapons, ammunition, explosives, and military equipment for the U.S. Army.

North Carolina · United States