Army · Montana

Fort William Henry Harrison

Helena; Fort Harrison campus, Montana, United States

Fort William Henry Harrison is the Montana Guard training installation near Helena. The training installation, nearby VA health-care destination and Limestone Hills training area serve different purposes. Confirm the actual host.

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Soldiers prepare for skills qualification at Fort Harrison, June 2023.
U.S. Army National Guard / Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hoffert · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Army
Location
Helena; Fort Harrison campus, Montana, United States
Installation type
National Guard training facility
Status
Active

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At a glance.

Fort William Henry Harrison is the Montana Guard training installation near Helena. [2]

The training installation, nearby VA health-care destination and Limestone Hills training area serve different purposes. Confirm the actual host. [1]

Limestone Hills Training Area guide

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School transfer

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Journey

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Alerts

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History & identity.

Current & former names: Fort William Henry Harrison · Fort Harrison Montana · Fort Harrison Training Area · FHTA

  1. Training identity

    Helena-area installation

    The official REPI reference identifies Fort Harrison as a maneuver-training installation serving Guard, Reserve and active forces.

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What distinguishes this location?

The training installation, nearby VA health-care destination and Limestone Hills training area serve different purposes. Confirm the actual host.

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Are household services automatic?

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  1. Official organization resources Montana National Guard · Checked 2026-11-05
  2. Identity and installation context Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program · Checked 2026-11-05
  3. Accommodation and allocated facilities Official Air Force Benefits website · Checked 2026-11-05
  4. Military-student transition contacts Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission · Checked 2026-11-05
  5. Live state travel information State transportation agency · Checked 2026-11-05
  6. Preparedness and alerts State emergency management agency · Checked 2026-11-05
  7. Official image and original caption U.S. Army National Guard / Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hoffert · Checked 2026-11-05
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