The Army is the only branch of the military based in Kentucky. The Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and USMC do not have bases in KY. You can learn more about the two Army bases in Kentucky below.
Kentucky Military Bases
Army Bases
Fort Campbell Army Base in Hokinsville, KY
Home to the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell’s 105,068 acre United States Army installation is positioned in two states. It sits in southwestern Kentucky and north central Tennessee and takes in four counties. The Chief mission of Fort Campbell is to further develop the combat expertise of the 101st Airborne Division and the non-divisional troops […]
Fort Knox Army Base in Hardin, KY
Covering over 156 square miles, Fort Knox is one of the largest military installations in the United States. Fort Knox is a United States Army facility located in northern Kentucky, covering three counties with a population of more than 12,000. Though officially under Army command, the United States Marine Corps shares sections of the base […]
Blue Grass Army Depot Base in Richmond, KY
The Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) operates as a US Army storage facility for chemical weapons and traditional ammunition. Located in Easy Central Kentucky, the area is situated among fields and woods. The military uses BGAD for repair of general supplies and the disposal of munitions. Most of the explosive munitions used by the US […]
