Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

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Fort Buchanan is a United States Army post located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. It was established in 1923, and in 1999 became the headquarters for the U.S. Army South Command (USARSO). Major General Alfred Valenzuela commanded USARSO, but in 2003 the USARSO headquarters were moved to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Today the fort services the 65th Infantry Regiment and the National Guard.

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The base contains:

  • 4 schools
    • Antilles Elementary School
    • Antilles Intermediate School
    • Antilles Middle School
    • Antilles High School
  • one golf course
    • Fort Buchanan Golf Course
  • a PX main store
  • a class six shoppette
  • a bowling alley
  • a fitness center
  • an outdoor pool facility
  • a chapel
  • a library
  • a Banco Popular
  • a community club
Traditional Celebration of the 4th of July located in the facilities of the Fort & open for the general public.
Traditional Celebration of the 4th of July located in the facilities of the Fort & open for the general public.
An overwiew of Buchanan's outdoors pool facility.
An overwiew of Buchanan's outdoors pool facility.
Fort Buchanan's Golf Club Cart
Fort Buchanan's Golf Club Cart

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