Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

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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

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 United States Army South (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.

[edit] General information

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
    • The Waterspout
  • a chapel
  • a library
  • a Banco Popular
  • a community club
    • an adults only bar
    • coqui restaurant

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