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Fort Lesley J. McNair
Southwest Washington; Fort McNair campus, District of Columbia, United States
Fort Lesley J. McNair is an active Army campus in Southwest Washington, D.C., within Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall. It is separate from the joint base’s Virginia campuses.
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- Service branch
- Army
- Location
- Southwest Washington; Fort McNair campus, District of Columbia, United States
- Installation type
- Army support installation
- Status
- Active
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At a glance.
Fort Lesley J. McNair is an active Army campus in Southwest Washington, D.C., within Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall. It is separate from the joint base’s Virginia campuses. [1]
Confirm whether the orders or appointment refer to McNair or Myer. The joint-base newcomer page says there is no military-operated child-care center at McNair; Myer services require a separate journey. [1]
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The place behind the name
History & identity.
Current & former names: Fort Lesley J. McNair · Fort McNair · Fort Lesley J McNair · JBMHH McNair
- Joint-base context
A separate D.C. campus
The joint-base newcomer guidance treats McNair and the Virginia facilities as different destinations.
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A few useful answers.
What distinguishes this location?
Confirm whether the orders or appointment refer to McNair or Myer. The joint-base newcomer page says there is no military-operated child-care center at McNair; Myer services require a separate journey.
Does an assignment reserve accommodation?
No. Confirm eligibility and an actual reservation.
Does this guide establish household-service eligibility?
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Sources & review.
- Official command and current resources Responsible military command · Checked 2026-11-05
- Reporting or visitor resources Responsible command or installation directory · Checked 2026-11-05
- Military-student transition contacts Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission · Checked 2026-11-05
- Transportation and closures State or district transportation agency · Checked 2026-11-05
- Household preparedness State or district emergency management agency · Checked 2026-11-05
- Official image and original caption U.S. Army / Cpl. Micah Mackintosh · Checked 2026-11-05
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