Fort Custer Training Center, Michigan Army National Guard training facility in Michigan, built in 1917
Fort Custer Training Center is a military training area in southwestern Michigan, near the city of Battle Creek. The grounds include open fields, wooded areas, and dedicated training ranges used to prepare soldiers for field conditions.
The site was established during World War I as Camp Custer, named after General George Armstrong Custer, and served to train large numbers of troops. Over the decades it was reorganized and today serves as the main training base for the Michigan National Guard.
The facility is an active military installation and access is limited to authorized personnel and pre-approved visitors. Anyone wishing to visit should contact the center in advance to understand current entry requirements.
During World War II, Camp Custer housed tens of thousands of soldiers and was at times one of the largest training camps in the country. Part of the original land was later turned into a public recreation area, now known as Fort Custer Recreation Area, which sits right next to the military grounds.
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