Here's 5 Largest Military Base , as quoted from unikgaul.com
5 . Fort Benning
( population : 107 627 , Area : 182,000 ha )
Fort Benning was built in the area known as the " Tri - Community " , in Columbus , Fort Benning , Georgia , and Phenix City , Alabama . The base was established in 1918 . Spans an area of ??182,000 hectares . Known as Manoeuvre Centre of Excellence , Fort Benning became home to infantry and armored .
Total population at Fort Benning reached 107 627 people, made up of 27 436 active soldiers , 6639 reserve component , retired 43 726 , 21 414 dependents / other officers etc .
Beginning of construction , Fort Benning basic training to become a unit of World War I and the base is home to 4,000 officers and 95,000 people registered for the World War II .
4 . Joint Base Lewis - McChord ( JBLM )
( population : 209 486 , Area : 414,000 ha )
Fort Lewis ( Joint base Lewis - McChord ) located in the Pacific Northwest in the Puget Sound , Washington state . Began operation in January 2010 as a result of consolidation of Air Force Base Fort Lewis and McChord .
Population of 209 486 people, made up of 27,000 active-duty military , 52 486 family members , 10,000 civilians and 120,000 retirees . This base serves as a training and mobilization center for all military services .
The strategic location of JBLM make the unit capable air force airlift for combat or humanitarian missions to any location in the world with airlifter aircraft C - 17A Globemaster III transport aircraft / cargo best U.S. Air Force .
3 . Fort Hood
( population : 217 003 , area : 214 968 ha )
Located 60 miles north of Austin and 50 miles south of Waco , Fort Hood spans 214,968 acres in Bell and Coryell Counties . Fort Hood to be the greatest place for armored units of active United States , and is the only post in the United States is able to accommodate two full armored divisions .
Population of 217 003 inhabitants, consisting of 4,733 active officers , 39 262 active soldiers , 74,294 family members , 89,805 retirees , survivors and family members , and civilian employees 8909 / NAF / other .
Fort Hood was established as a home for damaging tanks and anti - tank weapons during World War II . Now the base is used as a mobilization station for the reserve components of the Army and National Guard units , and as a strategic power projection platforms .
2 . Fort Campbell
( population : 234 914 , Area : 105,000 ha )
Fort Campbell is located between Hopkinsville and Clarksville , in the border state of Kentucky - Tennessee . The military base was established in 1942 and was first activated during World War II . Fort Campbell to accommodate an active soldier in the army ( the largest fifth or seventh largest in the Department of Defense ) .
Fort Campbell is home to the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault , the only air assault division of the U.S. Army
Six units become " tenants " are the main Fort Campbell 5th Special Forces Group ( Airborne ) , 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment ( Airborne ) , U.S. Army Medical Activity , TN Valley District Corps of Engineer , U.S. Army Veterinary Command and Dental Activity .
The total population base consisted of 30 438 soldiers , 53 116 and 151 360 Other family members include retired military , retirees and family members of reserve components .
1 . Fort Bragg
( population : 238 646 , Area : 163,000 ha )
Fort Bragg is the largest U.S. Army base in terms of population . Located in the west of Fayetteville , North Carolina , is home base for the 82nd Airborne unit .
There are 52 280 active duty soldiers in Fort Bragg , reserve component and 12 624 students ( temporary duty ) , 8,757 civilian employees , 3,516 contractors and 62,962 family members of active duty soldiers . Fort Bragg is also home to 98 507 military retirees and family members .
A tactic of war is quite evident during World War II, was born at Pope Field at Fort Bragg . Also known as home to the " Home of the Airborne and Special Operation Force " , Fort Bragg is also home to the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division , U.S. Army Special Operations Command and the U.S. Army Parachute and Team ( the Golden Knights ) .
Several other units , such as the Corps Support Command , 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade , 16th Military Police Brigade , 20th Engineer Brigade , 108th ADA Brigade , 44th Medical Command and the 18th Fires Brigade was also stationed at Fort Bragg
