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Installation resourcesArmy · Virginia
Fort Pickett
Blackstone area, southern Virginia, Virginia, United States
Fort Pickett training guide near Blackstone: current Vernon W. Pickett namesake, billeting and Guard support. Formerly Fort Barfoot.
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- Service branch
- Army
- Location
- Blackstone area, southern Virginia, Virginia, United States
- Installation type
- National Guard training facility
- Status
- Active
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At a glance.
Fort Pickett is a Virginia National Guard training installation near Blackstone. Coordinate arrival and billeting with the unit. [1]
Today’s namesake is Medal of Honor recipient Vernon W. Pickett. Fort Barfoot is the recent former name. [1]
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Base essentials.
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Training & visits.
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Fort Pickett lodgingSeparate training and guest arrangements
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Installation resourcesUse duty-status support
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Fort Pickett lodging contactsPrepare school records
For a household move, ask the receiving school division to review your address, orders and enrollment documents. Discuss temporary housing or a pending transfer directly; attendance at a training course does not by itself establish school residency.
Virginia enrollment guidancePlan the journey
The lodging page identifies Building 469 on Military Road for check-in and a separate after-hours key process. Arrange late arrival directly with lodging and confirm gate instructions; a reservation is a reason to request access, not automatic entry.
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Official resources.
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The place behind the name
History & identity.
Current & former names: Fort Pickett · Fort Barfoot · Vernon W. Pickett · Blackstone training installation
- 2023
Fort Barfoot name
The installation was redesignated Fort Barfoot in March 2023.
Milestone source - 2025
Fort Pickett, new namesake
The name changed to honor Vernon W. Pickett in June 2025.
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A few useful answers.
Can any visitor use training facilities?
Use the host-approved activity and unit arrangements.
Are lodging and training reservations the same?
No. Confirm both with the responsible offices.
Are benefits identical for every Guard duty status?
Confirm eligibility through the unit and family programs.
Where can a relocating family start school planning?
Use Virginia military-family education resources.
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Sources & review.
- Official installation or organization Official command · Checked 2026-11-04
- Fort Pickett lodging Virginia National Guard · Checked 2026-11-07
- Guard family programs Virginia National Guard · Checked 2026-11-04
- Military-family school transitions Virginia Department of Education · Checked 2026-11-04
- Household preparedness Virginia Department of Emergency Management · Checked 2026-11-04
- Current travel information Virginia Department of Transportation · Checked 2026-11-04
- Official photograph and original caption Virginia National Guard / Staff Sgt. Andrew H. Owen · Checked 2026-11-04
- School enrollment and military-family provisions Virginia Department of Education · Checked 2026-11-07
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Source review completed against the cited official webpages and, where direct access was restricted, publicly indexed official text. This is an online editorial check, not a phone call, site visit or official endorsement. Confirm current access procedures, eligibility and availability with the responsible office. Targeted follow-up on November 7, 2026 reviewed the previously flagged practical-guidance and status gaps. New or rechecked source rows carry their own dates. Unchanged historical, image and contact facts retain earlier checks; no phone or field verification is claimed.
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