Fort Bragg Welcome Guide: Home of the Airborne

Welcome to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the home of the airborne. As headquarters to the 18th Airborne Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg stands at the heart of America's rapid deployment forces. The installation reclaimed its historic name in 2025, now honoring Private First Class Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Today, Fort Bragg is one of the largest military installations in the world, home to over 50,000 troops, 20,000 civilians, and a total community of nearly 282,000 people. Spanning more than 500 square miles, Fort Bragg has 146,000 acres dedicated to training and 1,400 miles of road connecting mission to mission. Life here offers so much more than the mission. Families enjoy top-tier schools, world-class medical care at Womack Army Medical Center, and plenty of recreation, from golf courses and fitness centers to pools, theaters, and MWR programs for all ages. Just outside the gates, you'll find Fayetteville, a community proud to support its soldiers, and endless opportunities to explore North Carolina's beauty, from mountain getaways to sunny beaches. Whether you're here for your first duty station or returning home to the airborne, Fort Bragg is more than just a post. It's a place of history, community, and honor. you you you