Iowa Military Bases

Camp Dodge is located in Johnston, Iowa, which is near the capital of Iowa where the Iowa National Guard resides. Throughout the US military history, bases have opened and closed depending on the need. Like most of the military bases still open in the US, Camp Dodge was opened at time of World War I […]

Des Moines’ history started with the construction of Fort Des Moines in 1843. It was built right at the joining of Raccoon and Des Moines rivers. As a military garrison in Iowa, it was built to protect the tribes of Sak and Fox. This also opened a path for new settlers in 1845, but Fort […]

The Iowa Army Plant is located in Des Moines County and has a rich history of providing arms and ammunition control for the Joint Forces. It resides in Southeast Iowa near the city of Burlington. The army plant creates and delivers a large amount of items for the Department of Defense. The modern production methods […]