Fort Detrick
A Sustainable Community of Excellence

Mission

Leading the way through innovation and business development, endeavoring to provide a positive influence on the local community and state while serving multiple National Security Missions since the 1940s, this installation has helped to shape local industry, education, and public health throughout the nation for decades.

Based on an award winning enterprise business model, Fort Detrick has created a transparent and quality workforce supporting Soldiers, Families and Civilians. Transparency, partnerships, and external evaluation demonstrate that our efforts in innovation and openness have been successful and that we continually foster resiliency throughout the region.

Relevant — A national asset, proudly protecting the nation and supporting local economy

Respectful — People Count... customers and employees working together for service excellence

Responsible — Conserving resources, a recognized steward of the environment

Ready — Sustainable planning, preparing for tomorrow's challenges

Fort Detrick was recently recognized with several top awards:

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  • Chief of Staff of the Army - Army Community of Excellence Award Winner for 2010
  • Frederick County, Md. Top 5 Family Friendly Businesses
  • Outstanding Housing Installation Team - Privatized
  • OSHA Voluntary Protection Program - Leader in Safety
  • National Arbor Day Foundation - Tree City USA Award (9th year)
  • National Council for Public-Private Partnerships - Infrastructure Partnership Award
  • Army and DoD Medium Fire Dept of the Year
  • Department of the Army Fire Prevention Program of the Year
  • Maryland Performance Excellence Award-Silver

Fort Detrick remains a leader in transformation. As the host of partnerships from five Cabinet level agencies, Fort Detrick is the largest employer in Frederick County and the genesis of innovative thought, educational opportunities, and business.

New Arrivals

Fort Detrick is the largest employer in Frederick County. As a new member of the community, the Relocation Readiness Program provides information about the services and amenities in the area for you and your family.

Visit the Housing Office page for your housing needs and questions.

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Location

Fort Detrick is located in Frederick, Md., in the heart of Frederick County, the third fastest growing county in Md. We are located approximately one hour drive from Washington D.C. metro area and Baltimore, Md., easily accessible by major interstate highways.

Points of Contact

COMMANDER,
U.S. ARMY GARRISON
810 Schreider Street
Fort Detrick, Md., 21702-5000

Toll Free: 1-800-256-7621
Directory Assistance: 301-619-8000
DSN: 343-8000


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Thrift Shop at Fort Detrick Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Fort Detrick Community.

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Questions answered about new gate access policy

Fort Detrick is changing the hours of operation for several of its entry gates Jan. 17, to help improve safety and ease of use for all employees, families and visitors.

The change will make Old Farm gate available for visitors and deliveries 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This gate is the only gate authorized for visitors and deliveries, however, all others can still use this gate and any of the other open gates.

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Get out from behind the wheel and dive in to the Pool

Would you like to start your New Year off by saving money, helping the environment, and reducing traffic and parking congestion? You can also decrease your stress levels and make local roads safer to travel. You can do all of this and more by diving in to the Pool. The Fort Detrick Van Pool Commuter program that is.

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Linganore High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Standby for Inspection

“Atten-hup.”

This is a cadence call one might hear while working on a military installation, but not what one would expect to hear in the middle of a gymnasium with 100 high school students.

At 7:30 a.m. on a Thursday morning at Frederick, Maryland's Linganore High School, cadets from the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps mustered for command inspection.

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CBMS opens first eco-friendly headquarters on Fort Detrick

A newly constructed, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-eligible building opened on Fort Detrick to serve as the headquarters for the Chemical Biological Medical Systems Joint Project Management Office and elements of the Naval Medical Research Center. The facility, which was celebrated in a ribbon cutting ceremony in Dec., is the newest LEED-eligible building constructed on Fort Detrick.

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The Tax Center is open. Deadline to file taxes is 17 Apr 12.

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Fort Detrick Sexual Assault Hotline: 240-674-2802

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