Army · Nevada

Hawthorne Army Depot

Hawthorne; Mineral County, Nevada, United States

Hawthorne Army Depot is the active Army munitions-storage and logistics installation in Mineral County. The depot is an industrial workplace. Contractor employment, military duty and approved training use different reporting arrangements.

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A loading area at Hawthorne Army Depot during Desert Forge, June 2026.
U.S. Army National Guard / Pfc. Chris Lara Martinez · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Army
Location
Hawthorne; Mineral County, Nevada, United States
Installation type
Army industrial installation
Status
Active

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Hawthorne Army Depot is the active Army munitions-storage and logistics installation in Mineral County. [2]

The depot is an industrial workplace. Contractor employment, military duty and approved training use different reporting arrangements. [1]

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775-945-7001
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Current & former names: Hawthorne Army Depot · HWAD · Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot · Hawthorne Army Depot Nevada

  1. 2026

    Installation command milestone

    An Army report documents the depot's August 2026 change of command after a period led by a commander's representative.

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The depot is an industrial workplace. Contractor employment, military duty and approved training use different reporting arrangements.

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  1. Official organization resources U.S. Army · Checked 2026-11-05
  2. Identity and installation context U.S. Army · Checked 2026-11-05
  3. Military-student transition contacts Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission · Checked 2026-11-05
  4. Live state travel information State transportation agency · Checked 2026-11-05
  5. Preparedness and alerts State emergency management agency · Checked 2026-11-05
  6. Official image and original caption U.S. Army National Guard / Pfc. Chris Lara Martinez · Checked 2026-11-05
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