Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas. Known colloquially as "Fort Sam", it is named for the first President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston. The United States Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... Nickname: Alamo City Official website: www. ... Official language English (de facto) Spanish, French, German and Native American languages regionally Capital Washington-on-the-Brazos (1836) Harrisburg (1836) Galveston (1836) Velasco (1836) Houston (1837–1839) Austin (1839–1845) Largest city San Antonio de Béxar Presidents David G. Burnet, Sam Houston, Mirabeau B. Lamar, Anson Jones Area... Sam Houston Samuel Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) 19th century statesman, politician and soldier. ...

During its history it has seen a number of famous figures within its boundaries. One was Major General John Wilson Ruckman, who served as Commander of the Southern Department (1917-1918), just after the infamous Houston Riot. Ruckman (West Point class of 1883) authored numerous technical articles on gunnery and invented and invented many devices used in World War I. He also served as the first editor of the Journal of U.S. Artillery. John Wilson Ruckman (1858-1921), was born in Sidney, Illinois (Champagne County). ... Alternate meanings: West Point (disambiguation). ...

Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, one of the strongest advocates of the airpower in the US Army after World War I, was another. He was posted there after being demoted to Colonel for disobeying orders. Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, United States Army Air Service William L. (Billy) Mitchell (December 28, 1879 – February 19, 1936) was an American general who is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force. ... Combatants Allies: Serbia, Russia, France, Romania, Belgium, British Empire, United States, Italy, and others Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire Casualties Military dead:5 million Civilian dead:3 million Total dead:8 million Military dead:4 million Civilian dead:3 million Total dead:7 million The First World...

It also saw Dwight Eisenhower, who was posted to Fort Sam Houston twice during his career, as First Lieutenant Eisenhower in 1915–17 and again 1939–41. On 2 October 1915, Lieutenant Dwight D. Eisenhower was introduced to Mamie Dowd at the Officers' Mess in Fort Sam Houston. They were married in 1916 and lived there in 1916–17. During his time at Fort Sam Houston, Eisenhower was promoted to Captain. As Colonel Eisenhower, he returned to Fort Sam Houston in 1939 serving as Chief of Staff, 3rd Army. During this period he was promoted to Brigadier General and it was at Fort Sam Houston on a quiet December afternoon in 1941 that he learned of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This event would not only change the course of American history but his personal history as well. Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890–March 28, 1969), American soldier and politician, was the 34th President of the United States (1953–1961) and supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II, with the rank of General of the Army. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... White House portrait Mary Geneva Doud Eisenhower (November 14, 1896 – November 1, 1979), known as Mamie, was the wife of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 - The Royal Army Medical Corps first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... The term Chief of Staff can refer to: The White House Chief of Staff, the highest-ranking member of the Executive Office of the President of the United States. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... Satellite image of Pearl Harbor. ...

Currently, Fort Sam Houston serves as the home of the United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD), and is the training base for most army medical programs, including Combat Medical Specialist 91W10, most of the 91-series Military Occupation Specialties, and the officer and warrant officer training courses for the Army Medical Corps, Nurse Corps, Medical Services Corps and Medical Specialist Corps. The base also contains Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The 91 Whiskey (91W) is the current form of the United States Armys combat medic. ... A National Cemetery is a designation for nationally important cemeteries in the United States. ...

External links

• Official web site.
• Fort Sam Houston Museum