Fort Leavenworth Kansas

Fort Leavenworth is a military base in Leavenworth County, Kansas. Built in 1827 and being one of the oldest active posts of the United States Army, the base has earned the nickname, the “International Center of the Army.” The post has also been awarded as Army Community of Excellence numerous times. Fort Leavenworth is now home to the US Army Combined Arms Center, the Command and General Staff College, and the 705th Military Police Battalion. It is currently under the command of Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen.

The Combined Arms Center stationed in Fort Leavenworth is given the primary mission of preparing the Army, especially its leaders, for combat situations.

Fort Leavenworth is now recognized as the center for excellence in combined arms education, doctrine, and leader development for the Army.

Location: 39.3541, -94.9283
Phone: (913) 684-4021
DSN: 552-4021July 11, 2010

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