Fort Story, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has a rich military history dating back to its establishment in 1914 as a coastal artillery installation. Originally created to defend the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay, it played a critical role in coastal defense during both World Wars, housing large gun batteries and searchlights. In the postwar years, Fort Story evolved into a premier training site for amphibious operations, particularly for the U.S. Army Transportation Corps and later for Army, Navy, and Joint Expeditionary units. Today, it is part of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, serving as a key center for littoral and expeditionary training, supporting both U.S. and allied forces.
