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Branch

U.S. Army

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About FT McLellan

Fort McClellan, located near Anniston, Alabama, served as a significant U.S. Army installation from its establishment in 1917 until its closure in 1999. Originally opened to train troops for World War I, it later became a major training center during World War II, hosting infantry, chemical corps, and Women's Army Corps units. Throughout the Cold War, Fort McClellan was home to the U.S. Army Chemical School, Military Police School, and the Women's Army Corps School. The base played a vital role in preparing soldiers for service until its deactivation as part of the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.

Unit Members

Walter Woods

U.S. Army

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James Jackson

U.S. Army

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Photos

Boot Camp

Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

1980

101st airborne division • U.S. Army

U.S. Army

New uniform for wedding

82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About FT McLellan

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Establishment: Fort McClellan was established in 1917 near Anniston, Alabama, serving as a major training base during both World Wars. • Name Origin: The fort was named after Major General George B. McClellan, a prominent Union Army leader during the American Civil War. • World War I Role: It served as a mobilization and training center for the 29th and 37th Divisions during World War I. • Chemical Corps Training: Fort McClellan became the home of the U.S. Army Chemical Corps School, making it the central hub for training in chemical warfare defense. • Women's Army Corps: The Women's Army Corps (WAC) School was moved to Fort McClellan in 1952, and thousands of women trained there until the WAC was disbanded in 1978. • Vietnam Era: During the Vietnam War, the fort was used extensively for training troops being deployed to Southeast Asia. • Environmental Impact: Parts of Fort McClellan were contaminated with chemical agents and hazardous materials, leading to a significant EPA Superfund cleanup after its closure. • Closure: The fort was officially closed in 1999 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program, ending over 80 years of military use. • Legacy: Portions of the former fort have been transformed into public spaces, including the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge and McClellan Development Authority. • Ghost Stories: Fort McClellan is rumored to be haunted, with various reports of paranormal activity attributed to its long and eventful history.