Kentucky has just 5 military bases, 4 for the Army and 1 for the Air Force.
Though there aren’t many bases and the different branches are not yet represented in this state, the bases that do exist perform important tasks.
The bases in Kentucky host some of the most essential trainings, and they are home to equally important units, such as armor and air assault teams.
Below, you’ll find a brief rundown on each of the four military bases in Kentucky.
Follow the links to the official websites if you’d like to gain a deeper understanding of a specific base.
Army Bases in Kentucky
Fort Knox
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
In Use: 1861- Present
Overall Mission: Fort Knox is home to many important training and management facilities, including the US Army Armor school.
They are also in charge of all career management, including swearing in and out of service and the US Army Cadet Command,
Units Stationed:
- US Army Human Resources Command
- US Army Recruiting Command
- US Army Cadet Command
- 1st Theater Sustainment Command
- 84th Training Command
- 1st US Army Division East
- US Army Aviation Command
- 100th Division
- US Army Armor School
Official Site: https://home.army.mil/knox/index.php
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Fort Campbell
Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky
In Use: 1942- Present
Overall Mission: This base both trains air assault troops and is home to active duty air assault units.
They are well-known for their Sabalauski Air Assault School. The base also trains and readies units to support air missions from the ground.
Units Stationed:
- 101st Airbourne Division (Air Assault)
- Army Field Support Battalion
- 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
- Sabalauski Air Assault School
Official Site: https://home.army.mil/campbell/index.php
Blue Grass Army Depot
Location: Richmond, Kentucky
In Use: 1941- Present
Overall Mission: This base provides fighting units with the ammunition they need.
They aim to remain reliable, timely, and affordable while providing both munitions and chemical defense products.
Their main mission is storing and administering, but they are also in charge of repairs, general maintenance, and disposal when necessary.
They operate under the Joint Munitions Command.
Units Stationed:
- Blue Grass Chemical Activity
Official Site: https://www.bluegrass.army.mil/
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Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center
Location: Greenville, Kentucky
In Use: 1997- Present
Overall Mission: This base offers year-round training to Kentucky National Guard units.
They have fire ranges, bivouac sites, an engagement skills training center, an obstacle course, a grass runway, and a center for simulated training.
The base has barracks and a dining hall to ensure troops are comfortable during their stay.
Units Stationed:
- Kentucky National Guard unites (for training purposes)
Official Site: https://whfrtc.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Air Force Bases In Kentucky
Louisville Air National Guard Base
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
In Use: 1947 – Present
Overall Mission: The Louisville ANG base is the only air force base in Kentucky. It’s home to the 123rd Airlift wing, which flies the C-130 Hercules.
Their primary mission is to transport troops, supplies, and equipment to places all over the world.
They also are involved in other missions like intelligence, combat control, and are even involved in special operations activities.
Units Stationed:
- 123rd Airlift Wing
Official Site: https://www.123aw.ang.af.mil/
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