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| Camp Myer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Camp Myer |
| Location | Arlington County, Virginia |
| Type | Army post |
| Built | 1917 |
| Used | 1917–present |
| Controlledby | United States Army |
Camp Myer is a United States Army post located adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery and co-located with Fort Myer on the grounds of Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall. The installation has served as a garrison, training area, and ceremonial site supporting units assigned to the United States Army and components of the Department of Defense such as the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. Camp Myer has been associated with military ceremonies, honors for national leaders, and operations supporting federal missions in the Washington, D.C., region.
Camp Myer was established during the World War I mobilization in 1917, during the era of the Selective Service Act of 1917 and the expansion of the American Expeditionary Forces. Early use included mustering, training, and staging for units bound for the Western Front and support to the War Department. Between the wars the post hosted elements of the United States Army Cavalry School and later transitioned during World War II to support armored, logistics, and administrative units associated with the War Plans Division and the Army Service Forces. During the Cold War Camp Myer provided ceremonial support during events involving the White House, the United States Capitol, and visiting dignitaries such as those from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Reorganizations following the Base Realignment and Closure Commission actions and the consolidation into Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall reflected broader defense restructuring tied to the Goldwater–Nichols Act era reforms.
Camp Myer lies in Arlington County, Virginia, bordering Arlington National Cemetery and within sight of The Pentagon and the Potomac River. Its proximity places it near transportation corridors including Interstate 395, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Memorial Bridge approach to Washington, D.C. The terrain is typical of the Piedmont-adjacent uplands, with urban green spaces and historic landscape features influenced by 19th- and 20th-century development patterns connected to Robert E. Lee-era landholdings and later federal acquisitions. The site is subject to regional planning efforts by Arlington County Board and federal agencies such as the National Park Service when coordination touches National Mall and Memorial Parks.
Facilities at Camp Myer have included barracks, parade grounds, motor pools, and administrative headquarters supporting ceremonial units such as the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Infrastructure improvements over time have encompassed utility upgrades coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, historic preservation projects linked to the National Register of Historic Places, and security measures integrated with Department of Homeland Security protocols. The installation maintains access control points coordinated with Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall leadership, medical support from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and family housing elements often administered through the Defense Health Agency and Army Community Services programs.
Units historically and presently associated with the post include elements of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), ceremonial detachments serving Presidential inaugurations, and support companies linked to United States Army Installation Management Command. The site also supports joint activities with units from Marine Corps Base Quantico, aviation elements from the 1st Helicopter Squadron, and logistical detachments coordinating with the Defense Logistics Agency. Command relationships have shifted through echelon changes involving the U.S. Army Forces Command and regional commands such as U.S. Northern Command for homeland defense coordination.
Training at Camp Myer emphasizes ceremonial drill, honor guard protocols, and small-unit readiness appropriate for ceremonial missions and security operations in the national capital region. Operations have included state funerals for figures like John F. Kennedy and other national leaders, coordination with United States Secret Service during state visits, and participation in commemorative events such as Memorial Day observances at Arlington National Cemetery. The post also supports joint exercises with regional partners including units from Fort Belvoir, Joint Base Andrews, and the National Guard Bureau.
Notable events associated with the installation encompass ceremonial honors during state funerals, the posting of ceremonial colors during inaugurations, and high-profile visits by heads of state from countries such as Canada, Japan, and Italy. Incidents over the decades have prompted security reviews involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation and interagency coordination with the Department of Justice when threats or breaches have occurred in the national capital region. Infrastructure incidents, including base-wide safety responses, have involved the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in coordination with service-specific safety centers.
Environmental management at Camp Myer involves collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and local Arlington County Board planning staff to address stormwater, hazardous material handling, and historic landscape preservation tied to nearby Arlington National Cemetery. Community impact considerations include traffic coordination on Memorial Drive (Arlington County, Virginia), noise abatement agreements with nearby neighborhoods and institutions like Arlington Ridge Civic Association, and outreach through partnerships with Arlington County Public Schools and local veterans’ organizations such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Category:Military installations in Virginia