Ft. Clayton, CZ

Fort Clayton was a United States Army installation located in the Panama Canal Zone (CZ), near Panama City. Established in the early 20th century, it served as a key headquarters for U.S. Army South and other military units responsible for the defense of the Panama Canal. Throughout its history, Fort Clayton housed command elements, support units, and families, playing a central role during World War II and throughout the Cold War. The base was handed over to Panama in 1999 as part of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, marking the end of nearly a century of U.S. military presence in the region.