Welcome to the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, the "Intellectual Center of the Army."  Fort Leavenworth is a great place to live, work, grow personally and professionally, and raise a family. We believe we have the Best Hometown in the Army.  We enjoy the benefits of a small town, a thriving Army post and academic center, and a major metropolitan area.  The lush, rolling terrain of northeast Kansas provides for a serene, peaceful setting.  Whether you wear a uniform or not, you'll find Fort Leavenworth to be one of the Army's best kept secrets.

In addition to being the Intellectual Center of the Army, Fort Leavenworth offers numerous civilian educational opportunities. Four colleges offer undergraduate and graduate degrees on post. Additionally, there are several other quality universities in the area offering degrees through the doctoral level. 

The post has its own school district, Unified School District 207, with three elementary schools and a junior high school.  Each school has state of the art facilities and one even has a planetarium. (See the USD 207 website for details, http://www.ftlvn.com/)

Recreation opportunities abound here including active Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs.  Whether you wish to enjoy our 18-hole golf course, pools (indoor and outdoor), arts and crafts center, stable facility, flying club, or Rod and Gun Club, we have a wide variety of attractions and services to meet your needs.  We can assist you in making arrangements to visit such diverse local attractions as the NASCAR races, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, and other professional sports. In addition you will find other cultural and historical attractions, including the National World War I Museum, Pony Express Museum, Amelia Earhart Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City Ballet, and Science City.  You will also find many excellent dining opportunities in the area. Weekend road trips can take you to St. Louis, Omaha with its world-class zoo and the Joslyn Art Museum, and the Ozark Mountains.  Since we are less than 30 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport, travel to more distant locations is convenient.  See our FMWR website for a vast assortment of activities for you and your family.  For more information on the local area please visit: Kansas City area attractions, Leavenworth area attractions, and Lansing area attractions.  Note:  Money Magazine named Lansing, Kansas one of "America's Best Places to Live" in their August 2007 edition.

Fort Leavenworth enjoys a rich history.  Our installation dates to 1827 and is the oldest continuously active Army post west of the Mississippi River.  The post has evolved from an isolated frontier fort safeguarding westward expansion to become the Intellectual Center of the Army.  Since the inception of the Command and General Staff College in 1883, Fort Leavenworth has enjoyed a continuing legacy of educational excellence and preparing Army leaders to safeguard America's interests at home and abroad.

The state of Kansas is a very patriotic state that actively fosters close, effective cooperation and support for Fort Leavenworth and the military. The governor has formed a military council that has the primary duties of supporting members of the military stationed in Kansas.  The council works closely with us to promote the role of the military in the state, protect and grow a military presence in Kansas and advocate for improved quality of life for the military. Please visit the Governor's Military Council to learn more, http://www.governor.ks.gov/ltgov/gmc/

The Fort Leavenworth Garrison, part of Installation Management Command - West Region, is committed to serving the Army Family - Soldiers, civilian employees, and their Families.  Our mission is to support you!  We enjoy this fulfilling charge and hope to make your stay here a positive, rewarding experience for you.