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.
Camp Polk was officially completed August 1, 1941. Soldiers of the World War II and Vietnam eras would scarcely recognize the new Fort Polk. Most of the old wooden buildings have been replaced with modern barracks, motor pools, unit administrative offices, and service facilities. After more than half a century of service, U.S. leaders continue to place their confidence in Fort Polk.