Fort Ord, located on scenic Hwy 1 about five miles north of Monterey, was once home to 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Founded as a cavalry post in 1917, it became a major training post during World War II. Most recently, Fort Ord was home to the 7th Infantry Div., which inactivated in 1993.

Old WWII Era Barracks

About 750 acres of Fort Ord, including three housing areas and the post exchange and commissary, was annexed to the Presidio of Monterey. They serve the Defense Language Institute, the Naval Postgraduate School and the Coast Guard station.

New CSUMB Dorms (old DIVARTY barracks)

About 50 percent of Fort Ord's remaining property will be turned over to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for use as open space. The coastal weapon ranges will become part of the California state park system.

In addition, the new California State University at Monterey Bay opened its doors on former Fort Ord property, the University of California at Santa Cruz has based a new research center there, and the Monterey Institute of International Studies will take over the officer's club and several other buildings. The post's airfield was turned over to the city of Marina.

The Army will continue to occupy 277 buildings, including 600 family housing units, the community club, commissary, post exchange, and a small medical clinic.