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Fort Lesley J. McNair

Fort Leslie J. McNair is a historic U.S. Army installation located in Washington, D.C. It serves as the Army's National Military Command Center and the home of the Army’s War College, where senior officers receive advanced strategic education. Established in the late 1800s, the fort has played a key role in military planning, leadership development, and defense since its founding. Today, it functions as a major base for training, education, and coordination within the U.S. Army and Department of Defense.