What happened at Fort Polk?

What happened at Fort Polk?

Four Fort Polk soldiers were arrested after a suspected gang-related shooting in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, late Monday night, according to local law enforcement. The DeRidder Police Department and the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a joint statement detailing the alleged Sept.

Is Fort Polk open today?

Notice: Always open….ACP 1 Main Gate, Louisiana Ave.

Is Fort Polk still active?

Today, Fort Polk is home to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division; 519th Military Police Battalion; the 32nd Hospital Center; the 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment; 3rd Battalion, 353rd Regiment; Medical Department Activity; Dental Activity; 46th Engineer Battalion; 705th Explosive Ordnance Detachment; …

How many soldiers stationed at Fort Polk?

8,000 Soldiers
Fort Polk has approximately 8,000 Soldiers stationed at the installation, 13,000 Family Members living on and off-post, 6,000 Department of the Army Civilians and contract employees working on post, and more than 40,000 retirees that live in Central Louisiana and rely on the installation for support / services.

Is Tigerland a real place?

Tigerland was the name of a U.S. Army training camp during the mid-1960s to early 1970s, located at Fort Polk, Louisiana as part of the U.S. Army Advanced Infantry Training Center.

Is Fort Polk allowing visitors?

To allow visitors more flexibility to obtain access, the Fort Polk Visitors Center is now open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. It’s located adjacent to the main gate on Louisiana Avenue. For additional information concerning access control, contact the Visitors Center at 337-531-0380.

What is it like being stationed at Fort Polk?

Fort Polk itself is relatively small and in a somewhat isolated area. Due to its small “hometown” feel, many families find that the relationships they build there are their favorite part of being stationed at Fort Polk. Neighbors become friends; friends become family. This is a very tight-knit community.