Located in Maryland, midway between the cities of Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington D.C., Fort George G. Meade has the fourth largest workforce of any Army Post in the United States. Built in Anne Arundel County, the Fort is Maryland's largest employer. Fort Meade personnel totaled 42,133 for fiscal year 2010. Of that number, 44 percent were government employees, 26 percent were military and 30 percent were contractors. Fort Meade is virtually a city in itself — 5,067 acres and ...
W elcome to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. You will soon become an integral part of the Marine Corps' premiere aviation training base, serving along with approximately 4,000 fellow active duty Marines and sailors. With access to 2.8 million acres of bombing and aviation training ranges and superb flying weather, MCAS Yuma supports 80 percent of the Corps' air-to-ground aviation training. The air station annually hosts approximately 70 aviation units, bringing an average of 600 aircraft and 14,000 personnel for ...
Mission U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), together with other U.S. Government agencies, protects and defends the United States, its territories, Allies, and interests; alongside Allies and partners, promotes regional security and deters aggression; and, if deterrence fails, is prepared to respond to the full spectrum of military contingencies to restore Asia-Pacific stability and security. Commander's Intent Purpose. To protect and defend the United States, its territories and interests; to promote regional security and deter aggression; and to be prepared to respond ...