Gammon 24/7 will close at 9 p.m. Sept. 30
27 Sep 2024 12:52
On Sept. 30, Gammon 24/7 will close at 9 p.m. for maintenance. Gammon 24/7 will reopen Oct. 1 at 5 a.m.
3rd Recruiting Battalion to host Virtual Spartan 5K Run
27 Sep 2024 12:51
3rd Recruiting Battalion is excited to announce its Virtual Spartan 5K run! This is an inclusive event open to everyone, and we would love for you to join us in making a difference while staying active. Event Details: • Run: Spartan 5K (Virtual) • Dates: October 15-31 • How to Participate: Complete your 5K run anytime during the event window. • Upload: Share your photos and results on our designated webpage. Special Incentive: The first 250 participants to sign up will receive a finisher medal and a customized bib. Don’t miss out on these exclusive items! To sign up and get more information, please visit our registration page 2024 Spartan Virtual 5K Run/Walk (elitefeats.com) or contact the BN XO: MAJ Crystal Morris (cc’d). You can also access the page through the QR code on the attached flyer. We encourage you to share this event with friends, family, and colleagues—everyone is welcomed. Proceeds to go the Annual Training Conference Military Ball.
Fort Knox Announces Launch of Local Moves Under the New Global Household Goods Contract
27 Sep 2024 12:50
If you are planning an upcoming move, you might have the opportunity to be among the first to experience a new and improved process. Beginning on October 2024, select personal property shipments moving locally within the Fort Knox Region and to other CONUS destinations will now be moved under the new Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). Local moves are those which are packed, picked up, and delivered in the same local area. GHC offers numerous benefits for customers, including: • Advanced online scheduling systems • 24/7 customer support • Names and photos of your moving crews • Shipment in-transit information • Electronic inventories with photos • And more Want to learn more about GHC and all it has to offer? Visit the GHC information page at
Click here for more information
Fire Prevention Week Activities
23 Sep 2024 12:48
This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” To celebrate, we invite post personnel to our Open House at Fire Station 1 from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 11 with family day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12. Our address is 469 Spearhead Division Avenue, Fort Knox. Join us to: • Meet with our firefighters, explore our fire engines, and learn first responding unit procedures • Watch firefighter demonstrations, including repelling from 100-foot ladder at approximately 9:30 a.m. • Live Max Fire Box demonstration (see how actual fire and smoke travels through homes and/or structures) • Learn how to use a firefighting attack line • Try on firefighter bunker gear • Take a picture with Sparky the fire Dog and firefighter cutout silhouette Bring you family on Oct. 12 for a fun day with more demonstrations and a jump house!
Gate closures for Columbus Day holiday weekend
23 Sep 2024 09:13
Brandenburg Gate: Closed Friday, Oct. 11 through Monday, Oct. 14 Wilson Gate: Closed Saturday, Oct. 12 through Monday, Oct. 14 Chaffee (main) Gate will remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chaffee Avenue’s on-ramps to US 31W (Dixie Highway) will be closed Oct. 12-14 and reopen Oct. 15. (NOTE: This is NOT to be confused with the Chaffee (main) Gate’s road – Bullion Boulevard – that leads to US 31W.
Monthly Fort Knox retirement ceremony set for Sept. 27
23 Sep 2024 09:12
The monthly Fort Knox retirement ceremony will be Friday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. in Waybur Theater and hosted by 84th Training Command. The public is invited, and the event will also be live streamed on Fort Knox Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/175458098878397. The following retirees will be honored during the ceremony: • Lt. Col. Rudy Vaca Jr., U.S. Army Human Resources Command, 20 years of service • Master Sgt. Joshua Hardy, 332nd Medical Brigade, 26 years of service • Master Sgt. Garry Mattingly, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, 23 years of service • Sgt. 1st Class Chantal Glover, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, 24 years of service • Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Mudd, Army Reserve Careers Group, 34 years of service
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Military training from Sept. 18 through Oct. 8 at Fort Knox may be louder than normal at times
16 Sep 2024 14:32
Military training from Sept. 18 through Oct. 8 at Fort Knox may be louder than normal at times. Exercises involving aircraft, maneuvers and weapons firing in daytime and nighttime hours are an important aspect of maintaining critical capabilities and readiness of all units. This notice is provided as a courtesy for residents of the greater Fort Knox area. Increased noise and vibrations may be experienced during this period.
AER Turkeys for Troops! Program
13 Sep 2024 14:44
This holiday season, AER is helping to offset the cost of grocery expenses with the Turkey for Troops program. We know grocery prices can put a burden on our troops and their families, and the Turkey for Troops’ goal is to help offset those expenses. The drive will continue until Oct. 31, and 100% percent of the funds raised will go towards Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) commissary gift cards. Select Soldiers will receive a $100 DeCA gift card. AER’s goal is to support 500 Army families this holiday with gift cards throughout the Army. To help make this program a success, please see the link below. Every bit helps to bring holiday meals to our Soldier and their families!
Click here for more information
Fort Knox to host annual Retiree Appreciation Day event Oct. 18
09 Sep 2024 14:37
The post’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day event will take place at Sadowski Center, located at 6607 Wilson Road, on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be several experts on hand to help people with such topics as living wills, powers of attorney, Tricare and pharmacy. Flu vaccines will be available to attendees. The Fort Knox Commissary and Exchange will also be on hand to offer giveaways, coupons and more. There will also be door prizes given away throughout the event. The event is free to attend and there will be food available for purchase. Handicap parking will be available and there will be volunteers prepared to shuttle event goers to and from other parking locations near the venue. For additional information, call 502-624-6419.
National Night Out event Sept. 25
09 Sep 2024 14:30
Attention Knox Hills residents: Join Knox Hill for their annual National Night Out event at Sadowski Center on Sept. 25 from 4:30-7 p.m. The event will feature free games, food and fun for the whole family.
Resilient Warrior Community Day event Sept. 27
06 Sep 2024 13:35
In conjunction with Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Fort Knox ASAP , along with Dawn Lankford, the Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator, are pleased to invite the Fort Knox community to attend the inaugural Resilient Warrior Community Day event. As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting resiliency, suicide prevention, and awareness, we are excited to announce this installation-wide event. Event Details: • Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 • Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Location: Sadowski Center, Fort Knox, KY Purpose: The Resilient Warrior Community Day aims to promote resiliency, raise awareness about suicide prevention, and foster a supportive environment both inside and outside our community. By coming together and promoting all available resiliency resources, we believe we can make a positive impact on the well-being of our Service Members, their families, and all members of the Fort Knox community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Officials remind drivers to exercise caution in school zones
05 Sep 2024 14:31
With an increase in pedestrian activity during the morning hours before school and the afternoon hours after school, it is increasingly important to be mindful of crosswalks in school zones. The speed limit drops to 15-miles per hour near on-post schools, and not all crosswalks on post have blinking lights or a stop sign near them. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay vigilant. Additionally, Knox Hills officials are asking drivers to remember that passing in a school drop-off zone is dangerous and prohibited. Those commuting in these areas are encouraged to leave five-minutes earlier to avoid the traffic if possible.
27 Sep 2024 12:52
On Sept. 30, Gammon 24/7 will close at 9 p.m. for maintenance. Gammon 24/7 will reopen Oct. 1 at 5 a.m.
3rd Recruiting Battalion to host Virtual Spartan 5K Run
27 Sep 2024 12:51
3rd Recruiting Battalion is excited to announce its Virtual Spartan 5K run! This is an inclusive event open to everyone, and we would love for you to join us in making a difference while staying active. Event Details: • Run: Spartan 5K (Virtual) • Dates: October 15-31 • How to Participate: Complete your 5K run anytime during the event window. • Upload: Share your photos and results on our designated webpage. Special Incentive: The first 250 participants to sign up will receive a finisher medal and a customized bib. Don’t miss out on these exclusive items! To sign up and get more information, please visit our registration page 2024 Spartan Virtual 5K Run/Walk (elitefeats.com) or contact the BN XO: MAJ Crystal Morris (cc’d). You can also access the page through the QR code on the attached flyer. We encourage you to share this event with friends, family, and colleagues—everyone is welcomed. Proceeds to go the Annual Training Conference Military Ball.
Fort Knox Announces Launch of Local Moves Under the New Global Household Goods Contract
27 Sep 2024 12:50
If you are planning an upcoming move, you might have the opportunity to be among the first to experience a new and improved process. Beginning on October 2024, select personal property shipments moving locally within the Fort Knox Region and to other CONUS destinations will now be moved under the new Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). Local moves are those which are packed, picked up, and delivered in the same local area. GHC offers numerous benefits for customers, including: • Advanced online scheduling systems • 24/7 customer support • Names and photos of your moving crews • Shipment in-transit information • Electronic inventories with photos • And more Want to learn more about GHC and all it has to offer? Visit the GHC information page at
Click here for more information
Fire Prevention Week Activities
23 Sep 2024 12:48
This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” To celebrate, we invite post personnel to our Open House at Fire Station 1 from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 11 with family day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12. Our address is 469 Spearhead Division Avenue, Fort Knox. Join us to: • Meet with our firefighters, explore our fire engines, and learn first responding unit procedures • Watch firefighter demonstrations, including repelling from 100-foot ladder at approximately 9:30 a.m. • Live Max Fire Box demonstration (see how actual fire and smoke travels through homes and/or structures) • Learn how to use a firefighting attack line • Try on firefighter bunker gear • Take a picture with Sparky the fire Dog and firefighter cutout silhouette Bring you family on Oct. 12 for a fun day with more demonstrations and a jump house!
Gate closures for Columbus Day holiday weekend
23 Sep 2024 09:13
Brandenburg Gate: Closed Friday, Oct. 11 through Monday, Oct. 14 Wilson Gate: Closed Saturday, Oct. 12 through Monday, Oct. 14 Chaffee (main) Gate will remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chaffee Avenue’s on-ramps to US 31W (Dixie Highway) will be closed Oct. 12-14 and reopen Oct. 15. (NOTE: This is NOT to be confused with the Chaffee (main) Gate’s road – Bullion Boulevard – that leads to US 31W.
Monthly Fort Knox retirement ceremony set for Sept. 27
23 Sep 2024 09:12
The monthly Fort Knox retirement ceremony will be Friday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. in Waybur Theater and hosted by 84th Training Command. The public is invited, and the event will also be live streamed on Fort Knox Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/175458098878397. The following retirees will be honored during the ceremony: • Lt. Col. Rudy Vaca Jr., U.S. Army Human Resources Command, 20 years of service • Master Sgt. Joshua Hardy, 332nd Medical Brigade, 26 years of service • Master Sgt. Garry Mattingly, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, 23 years of service • Sgt. 1st Class Chantal Glover, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, 24 years of service • Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Mudd, Army Reserve Careers Group, 34 years of service
Click here for more information
Military training from Sept. 18 through Oct. 8 at Fort Knox may be louder than normal at times
16 Sep 2024 14:32
Military training from Sept. 18 through Oct. 8 at Fort Knox may be louder than normal at times. Exercises involving aircraft, maneuvers and weapons firing in daytime and nighttime hours are an important aspect of maintaining critical capabilities and readiness of all units. This notice is provided as a courtesy for residents of the greater Fort Knox area. Increased noise and vibrations may be experienced during this period.
AER Turkeys for Troops! Program
13 Sep 2024 14:44
This holiday season, AER is helping to offset the cost of grocery expenses with the Turkey for Troops program. We know grocery prices can put a burden on our troops and their families, and the Turkey for Troops’ goal is to help offset those expenses. The drive will continue until Oct. 31, and 100% percent of the funds raised will go towards Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) commissary gift cards. Select Soldiers will receive a $100 DeCA gift card. AER’s goal is to support 500 Army families this holiday with gift cards throughout the Army. To help make this program a success, please see the link below. Every bit helps to bring holiday meals to our Soldier and their families!
Click here for more information
Fort Knox to host annual Retiree Appreciation Day event Oct. 18
09 Sep 2024 14:37
The post’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day event will take place at Sadowski Center, located at 6607 Wilson Road, on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be several experts on hand to help people with such topics as living wills, powers of attorney, Tricare and pharmacy. Flu vaccines will be available to attendees. The Fort Knox Commissary and Exchange will also be on hand to offer giveaways, coupons and more. There will also be door prizes given away throughout the event. The event is free to attend and there will be food available for purchase. Handicap parking will be available and there will be volunteers prepared to shuttle event goers to and from other parking locations near the venue. For additional information, call 502-624-6419.
National Night Out event Sept. 25
09 Sep 2024 14:30
Attention Knox Hills residents: Join Knox Hill for their annual National Night Out event at Sadowski Center on Sept. 25 from 4:30-7 p.m. The event will feature free games, food and fun for the whole family.
Resilient Warrior Community Day event Sept. 27
06 Sep 2024 13:35
In conjunction with Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Fort Knox ASAP , along with Dawn Lankford, the Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator, are pleased to invite the Fort Knox community to attend the inaugural Resilient Warrior Community Day event. As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting resiliency, suicide prevention, and awareness, we are excited to announce this installation-wide event. Event Details: • Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 • Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Location: Sadowski Center, Fort Knox, KY Purpose: The Resilient Warrior Community Day aims to promote resiliency, raise awareness about suicide prevention, and foster a supportive environment both inside and outside our community. By coming together and promoting all available resiliency resources, we believe we can make a positive impact on the well-being of our Service Members, their families, and all members of the Fort Knox community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Officials remind drivers to exercise caution in school zones
05 Sep 2024 14:31
With an increase in pedestrian activity during the morning hours before school and the afternoon hours after school, it is increasingly important to be mindful of crosswalks in school zones. The speed limit drops to 15-miles per hour near on-post schools, and not all crosswalks on post have blinking lights or a stop sign near them. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay vigilant. Additionally, Knox Hills officials are asking drivers to remember that passing in a school drop-off zone is dangerous and prohibited. Those commuting in these areas are encouraged to leave five-minutes earlier to avoid the traffic if possible.