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  Fort Polk
Fort Polk is unique in all the Army because it is the only Combat Training Center (CTC) that also has the mission to train and deploy combat and combat support units.
Fort Polk is located in west-central Louisiana, about 45 miles from Alexandria, 70 miles from Lake Charles, 120 miles from Shreveport, 150 miles from Baton Rouge, 250 from New Orleans, and 180 from Houston.
Fort Polk's reputation began in 1962 with its conversion to an infantry training center.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/fort-polk.htm   (1911 words)

  
 Fort Polk
FORT POLK -- Proposed biological training at Fort Polk is "safe for the people and safe for Louisiana," Army officials and scientists said Tuesday.
The spores would be released in three areas at Fort Polk from backpacks that resemble leaf blowers during times when wind speed and direction would assure it would not reach areas off of the base.
Fort Polk has never trained using the spore, officials said, but Bacillus subtilis has been used at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah and at Fort McClellan, Ala.
www.gulfwarvets.com /polk.htm   (766 words)

  
 CNN.com - Two soldiers killed in Louisiana copter crash - August 21, 2002
FORT POLK, Louisiana (CNN) -- Two U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana, were killed Tuesday night when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise, Army officials said Wednesday.
CDT in a training area at Fort Polk, which is about 30 miles from the Texas border in western central Louisiana.
Fort Polk is home to the Joint Readiness Training Center, where Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine units train together in simulated battle situations.
archives.cnn.com /2002/US/08/21/army.accident/index.html   (219 words)

  
 Empirical Polk Blog: Fort Meade Archives
I know in the Polk County area The Ledger was thinking of offering blogs on PolkVoice to any candidate that wanted one, on the condition that they would need to leave comments open.
Polk County has an interesting, but little-known, shell game it plays when a new subdivision is in the works It's called "density bonus points," and by accumulating them, a developer can shoehorn more homes into a subdivision than could have gone there in the first place.
Polk County is part of the myregion.org planning initiative.
www.empiricalpolk.com /fort_meade   (7886 words)

  
 President Meets with US Military Personnel at Fort Polk, Louisiana
And today, the men and women of Fort Polk are serving with skill and bravery in the war on terror.
The Fort Polk community is also home to thousands of veterans and retired military.
Here in the Fort Polk community, you have sent brave men and women to confront this evil, and you have said farewell to some of your best.
www.whitehouse.gov /news/releases/2004/02/20040217-5.html   (2292 words)

  
 • SWRO Engineers Help Fort Polk Recover
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS (Oct. 7, 2005) -- The devastation inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast region upset the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who once lived in that area.
In support of the recovery efforts at this major training post, the Southwest Region Installation Management Agency sent six senior public works experts to Fort Polk to perform a full assessment of the damage and develop cost estimates for necessary repairs to the facilities.
The team arrived at Fort Polk on Oct. 3 and immediately began assessing the structural damage.
www.ima.army.mil /sites/news/polkrecovery.asp   (217 words)

  
 DefenseLINK News: Bush Thanks Fort Polk Troops for Support in Terror War   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In addition, the Fort Polk-based Joint Readiness Training Center is training the Army's light infantry and special operations forces to prepare them to deploy for the war on terror.
Fort Polk has lost several soldiers in Iraq, including two who were killed Feb. 11 during a mounted patrol in Baghdad.
"Here in the Fort Polk community, you have sent brave men and women to confront this evil, and you have said farewell to some of your best," he said.
www.defenselink.mil /news/Feb2004/n02172004_200402177.html   (566 words)

  
 Fort Polk - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Fort Polk U.S. army post, 200,000 acres (80,937 hectares), SW La.; est.
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Fort Polk" at HighBeam.
Fort Worth offers construction support contract at Fort Polk for $14m.(Installations and Facilities)
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-fortpolk.html   (259 words)

  
 Defense Tech: The Fort Polk Road Show
And despite the proliferation of high-fidelity simulations -- at Fort Polk's Army Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Irwin's Army National Training Center and the Marine Corps' Mojave Viper at Twentynine Palms -- there still isn't enough capacity to train up all of the approximately 20 combat brigades at a time that deploy to Iraq.
So the bigwigs at Fort Polk have come up with a plan to take JRTC on the road.
It won't be cheap, considering that Fort Polk JRTC rotations cost around $10 million apiece and don't include the Road Show's transportation costs.
www.defensetech.org /archives/002533.html   (228 words)

  
 MWR - Fort polk aquatics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The South Fort Pool is outdoors, but a "bubble" is erected during the winter for year round fun.
Classes meet at the South Fort 50M pool on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1000 to 1100.
All swimming lessons are held at the South Fort 50M pool and cost $3 per lesson.
www.fortpolkmwr.com /fort_polk_aquatics   (585 words)

  
 CTC- Fort Polk Campus
This move reduced the troop population of Fort Polk to approximately 8,500 that we have today.
While Fort Polk is now considered one of the Army's prime training facilities, the majority of the units stationed here are deployable units and have played a major role in conflicts around the world.
The Fort Polk site relies on the Continental and CTC Main Campus' in Killeen, Tx for support in the areas of Curriculum, Student Services, Marketing materials, Human Resource Management, Payroll services, Long Term Records Management, Employee Benefits, Instructor Approvals, and other support services the site cannot perform due to space limitations.
www.ctcd.edu /continental/ftpolk.htm   (547 words)

  
 MWR - fort polk shooting complex   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
If you have questions, or would like more information on the Fort Polk Shooting Complex please leave your name and contact information.
Until this year, Fort Polk's Recreational Shooting Range had been a consistent underachiever for over a decade.
In accordance with JRTC and Fort Polk Regulation 190-3, unloaded firearms must be separated from ammunition and will not be easily accessible to the driver or occupants.
www.fortpolkmwr.com /fort_polk_shooting_complex   (472 words)

  
 Fort Polk Open Circle Homepage
The Fort Polk Open Circle is an inter-traditional Wiccan fellowship group.
While the focus of classes will be on Traditional Craft Wicca, members whose knowledge extends into other areas are invited to share their practices in the form of class and ritual.
We meet in BLDG 423, located at 7091 8th St. If you are interested in the Fort Polk Open Circle please feel free to call (337-537-1487) or e-mail(fpoc@bellsouth.net).
home.bellsouth.net /p/PWP-fpoc   (115 words)

  
 Fort Polk singles - Fort Polk dating - Fort Polk personals
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www.match.com /dating/louisiana/fort-polk.html   (881 words)

  
 Fort Polk Singles at Matchmaker.com
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Personal ads of singles in the Fort Polk area will be at your fingertips and with our new matchmaker service you will receive new matching members in your email inbox on a weekly basis.
Some interesting topics include tips for single parents, Fort Polk singles, first date ideas, valentine gift ideas, love poems and great tips on cooking for a date.
www.matchmaker.com /mm/singles/louisiana-fortpolk5.htm   (309 words)

  
 Polk Picerne
On-post living at Fort Polk offers you a safe community and many amenities commonly found in upscale residential communities.
Come out and welcome Santa as he makes his way through the Fort Polk neighborhoods Saturday.
A new pet policy took effect at Fort Polk January 10, 2006.
www.polkpicerne.com   (202 words)

  
 Joint Readiness Training Center & Fort Polk, Lousiana
Here you will learn about the important missions and activities of an installation that serves both as the Army's premier training center for contingency forces and a Power Projection Platform.
*The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Army or Fort Polk of this Web site or the information, products or services contained therein.
For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Army and Fort Polk does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations.
www.jrtc-polk.army.mil   (129 words)

  
 Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk
AGS provides OandM services at Fort Polk for over 8 million square feet of buildings, including three separate water treatment plants (with 100 miles of associated pipe), an electrical plant (with 142 miles of overhead and 41 miles of underground cable), and a hazardous material storage area (Ammunition Supply Point).
We provide plumbing, electrical, gas, painting, HVAC, roofing, and carpentry services for all buildings except family housing and maintain grounds, training ranges, and over 273 miles of paved roads.
Our innovative approach to maintenance services has improved quality and provided the customer a cost savings of more than $300,000 in the first 18 months of this contract.
www.ags.aecom.com /MarketsAndServices/39/63/index.jsp   (130 words)

  
 Fort Polk South, Louisiana, Outdoors Recreation
Fort Polk South, Louisiana is a place where outdoors fun is plentyful if you look In the right places.
Books from Amazon.com about Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
We recommend these good hotels in or near Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
www.hikercentral.com /metros/22860.html   (537 words)

  
 Fort Polk South, Louisiana (LA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, ...
Current weather forecast for Fort Polk South, LA
Fort Polk South, LA residents, houses, and apartments details
Fort Polk South-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average.
www.city-data.com /city/Fort-Polk-South-Louisiana.html   (838 words)

  
 Fort Polk OSC Home Page
The OSC is a non-profit, private organization based at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Its purpose is to develop and foster a spirit of community responsibility to Fort Polk and the surrounding community and to provide welfare opportunities for social, cultural and creative pursuits and to support worthwhile service and community projects.
Last year the OSC contributed more than $24,000 in the form of scholarships and community grants to qualifying organizations.
www.fortpolkosc.com   (138 words)

  
 Fort Polk bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Fort Polk B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Find the perfect Fort Polk B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Find the perfect Fort Polk Louisiana Bed and Breakfasts and Inns.
Also noted is the approximate distance from Fort Polk, Louisiana.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /fort-polk-louisiana.html   (98 words)

  
 The Guardian - Fort Polk Community
Holiday happenings make season bright at Fort Polk
Fort Polk Public Affairs Office, building 411, 7073 Radio Road
The appearance of this web site and hyperlinks to this site does not constitute endorsement by the Army of this Web site or the information, products or services contained therein.
www.fortpolkguardian.com /fort_polk_community   (172 words)

  
 Stay At Home Moms, Stay At Home Moms Meetups, events, clubs and groups near Fort Polk, Louisiana
Or, sign up to hear when a new Stay At Home Moms Meetup starts near Fort Polk
These 17 Stay At Home Moms near Fort Polk signed up too!
"I am the mother and mother-in-law to the army members and take care of their 3 kids while the mother of the kids is in Baghdad and my son is stationed at Fort Polk.
sahm.meetup.com /cities/us/la/fort_polk/?chapter=closed   (369 words)

  
 ITS Medical Systems
On behalf of ITS Medical Systems, LLC and the Regional Training Site-Medical, Fort Polk, LA we welcome you to the RTS-Med Fort Polk web site.
ITS Medical Systems, LLC is a company that is completely focused on our customer's needs.
The web site is designed and organized for our primary customer, U S Army Reserve Medical units and personnel to access training programs and logistics services, which support our mission.
www.itsmed.com /polk.htm   (125 words)

  
 Fort Polk, , Local Weather
Click here for hourly conditions and extremes during the past 48 hours.
Tue's Low Temperature: 3 at Craig And Gunnison Co Fort Polk
Weather for You is not responsible for any damages or problems caused by this service.
weatherforyou.com /weather/KPOE.html   (166 words)

  
 New Page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Mission Statement: At North Polk Elementary Home + School + Community = PALS, Promoting Appropriate Learning for Students
Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459 Fax: : (337) 537-8429
If you encounter any difficulty with these pages, please email the webmistress
www.northpolkelementary.com   (144 words)

  
 Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital
We are located at Fort Polk, Louisiana and are comprised of Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, the Wellness and Readiness Center, The Department of Behavioral Health, and the United States Army Air Ambulance Detachment (USAAAD).
We ensure medical readiness and training while providing accessible and effective healthcare for the Fort Polk and Joint Readiness Training Center community
Welcome to BJACH We are happy to learn of your assignment to Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital at Fort Polk, Louisiana and extend to you a most cordial welcome.
www.polk.amedd.army.mil   (145 words)

  
 FORT POLK, LOUSIANA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
IT READS: "FOR THOSE WHO SERVED HERE AND GAVE THEIR LIVES IN VIETNAM FOR THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM"
At Polk on the ropes, crossing a creek.
Most of the company areas had arches and signs identifying their unit.
www.imjinscout.com /fort_polk3.html   (38 words)

  
 Fort Polk Schools
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What's it like to live in Fort Polk?
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www.greatschools.net /city/Fort_Polk/LA   (116 words)

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