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Fort Buchanan is a United States Army base 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.

General information

The base contains:

4 schools
- Antilles Elementary School
- Antilles Intermidiate 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

External links

GlobalSecurity.org information page about Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/fort-buchanan.htm)
Fort Buchanan Home Page (http://www.buchanan.army.mil) - official site.

Categories: Stub | Bases of the U.S. Army

Results from FactBites:

Fort Buchanan PR • Home (420 words)
	Puerto Rico belongs to, but is not part of the United States.
	Camp Buchanan was established in 1923, it was originally located on a 300 acre tract of land some 6 miles south of San Juan Bay.
	In May 1940 it was officially designated as Fort Buchanan and expanded to 1,514 acres initially, later to 4,500 acres.

Military Installation Guides 2.0 (474 words)
	Puerto Rico is the smallest of the Greater Antilles, a land of glistening, palm fringed beaches and vivid green mountains; of sun, of ancient fortresses and churches contrasting with modern factories and resort hotels.
	Fort Buchanan is a primary site of military services in Puerto Rico, as well as educational, recreational, community and commercial programs in support of military family members (active, reserve and retired) and the federal civilian communities.
	Fort Buchanan's workforce is a mix of military and civilian employees, augmented and supported by numerous volunteers.

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