3rd Army Headquarters Fort McPherson, GA

The 3rd Army Headquarters, established at Fort McPherson, Georgia, has a distinguished history dating back to its activation during World War I in 1918. Known as "Patton's Own" during World War II under General George S. Patton, the 3rd Army played a pivotal role in the European Theater, leading rapid advances across France and Germany. Post-war, the headquarters at Fort McPherson coordinated a range of operational and support missions, including overseeing military readiness and disaster response within the United States. The 3rd Army was later redesignated as U.S. Army Central, continuing its legacy of leadership and operational excellence from its historic Atlanta-area garrison.