If you or a loved one has had surgery recently, the surgical incision site is likely the cause of much worry. While it is important to pay attention to the wound and to properly care for it, the sight of drainage can be anxiety inducing, often needlessly.
Fort McClellan today. Fort McClellan closed in 1999 as part of the Army Base Closure and Realignment Committee (BRAC) program. The BRAC legislation required the environmental cleanup of Fort McClellan prior to its transfer to the public domain.
McClellan, who was not present at Philippi but was in charge of the department, won accolades. Another victory soon after at Rich Mountain propelled him into command of the Army of the Potomac after the Union embarrassment at the Battle of First Bull Run (Battle of First Manassas) in eastern Virginia on July 21.