Fort Lee

Branch: U.S. Army
Location: Prince George, Virginia
Installation Type: Fort
Status: Active
Former Name: Fort Gregg-Adams (2023-2025)

Overview

Fort Lee is located in Prince George County, Virginia, adjacent to the city of Petersburg, approximately 23 miles south of Richmond. The installation was established in 1917 as Camp Lee to support World War I mobilization and was later used as a major training and logistics hub during World War II. It was renamed Fort Gregg-Adams in 2023 to honor Corporal Arthur Gregg and General Charity Adams, before reverting to Fort Lee in 2025, a name honoring Private Fitz Lee, a Buffalo Soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Spanish-American War. Fort Lee is the home of the Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) and is the Army’s premier sustainment and logistics training installation.

Mission & Units

Primary Mission: Provide training, education, and sustainment support for Army logistics, quartermaster, ordnance, transportation, and financial management branches.
Major Units: Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM); Army Logistics University (ALU); Ordnance School; Quartermaster School; Transportation School; Financial Management School
Tenant Units: Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) field elements; Army Reserve and National Guard training units; 16th Ordnance Brigade

Location & Access

Nearest Major City: Richmond, VA — approximately 23 miles north; Petersburg, VA — immediately adjacent
Nearest Commercial Airport: Richmond International Airport (RIC) — approximately 30 miles north
Gate Access: Multiple access control points with 24-hour operations. Valid CAC, military ID, or visitor pass required. Visitors must obtain a pass from the Visitor Control Center. Real ID-compliant identification required for civilians after federal compliance deadlines.

Population

Active Duty Personnel: Approximately 8,000-10,000
Family Members: Approximately 10,000-15,000
Civilian Employees: Approximately 7,000-9,000
Total Installation Population: Approximately 30,000+

Key Facilities

Medical: Kenner Army Health Clinic — provides primary care, behavioral health, dental, and specialty referrals; inpatient care referred to nearby civilian facilities or Womack Army Medical Center (Fort Bragg)
Commissary: Yes — full-service commissary on post
Exchange (PX/BX/NEX): Yes — large Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) main store with multiple retail and food court outlets
Fitness & Recreation: Multiple fitness centers; indoor and outdoor pools; golf course (Lee’s Hill Golf Club); bowling alley; outdoor recreation rentals; movie theater
Schools: DoDEA schools are not located on post; Prince George County Public Schools serve military children in the area; several private and charter options in the greater Petersburg-Richmond area
Childcare: Multiple Child Development Centers on post; school-age services available; waitlists are common and early enrollment is strongly advised
Veterinary Services: Fort Lee Veterinary Treatment Facility — provides preventive care, vaccinations, and wellness exams for privately owned pets of eligible beneficiaries; appointments required
Legal Assistance / JAG: Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Lee — provides legal assistance by appointment; limited walk-in hours available; located in the CASCOM complex area

Housing

On-Post Housing: Managed by Balfour Beatty Communities; a mix of single-family homes and townhomes in several neighborhoods on post; generally well-maintained
Average Wait Time: Wait times vary by rank and bedroom requirement; junior enlisted may wait several weeks; senior NCO and officer housing can be more readily available
Off-Post Housing: Prince George County, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and the greater Richmond metro area offer a wide range of options. Average rent ranges from approximately $1,200-$2,000/month for 2-3 bedroom homes or apartments depending on location and quality.
BAH Rate Reference: Check current BAH rates at the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website.

PCS & Newcomer Info

Sponsorship Program: Request a sponsor through your gaining unit’s S1 section upon receipt of orders; CASCOM and schoolhouse units have active sponsorship programs.
In-Processing: Report to the Soldier Support Center (SSC) on the first available duty day. In-processing covers finance, medical records, housing, ID cards, and unit reporting; typically takes 3-5 duty days.
EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program): Army Community Service EFMP office located on post; enrollment required prior to PCS for families with special needs dependents; contact ACS for pre-move consultation and area resource information for the Petersburg-Richmond region.

Local Area & Quality of Life

Climate: Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Occasional snow in winter months (January-February). Spring and fall are generally pleasant.
Cost of Living: Moderate — the Petersburg and Prince George area is more affordable than Northern Virginia or Richmond proper; housing costs are below the national average for the region.
Nearby Attractions: Petersburg National Battlefield (Civil War historical site); Richmond cultural and dining scene; Virginia Beach (approximately 2 hours east); Williamsburg and Colonial Williamsburg (approximately 1 hour east); Pocahontas State Park.
Spouse Employment: The Richmond-Petersburg metro area provides moderate employment opportunities. Healthcare, education, government contracting, and retail are major sectors. Fort Lee’s size supports on-post employment as well.

Contact & Resources

Official Website: https://home.army.mil/lee/
Main Installation Phone: (804) 765-3000
MWR Website: https://fortlee.armymwr.com/
ACS / Fleet & Family / Airman & Family Readiness: Army Community Service (ACS), Fort Lee — (804) 765-3394; located in the Family and MWR complex on post

Last updated: 2026-02-22
Sources: U.S. Army Installation Management Command (home.army.mil/lee), Fort Lee Public Affairs, Army Community Service Fort Lee, CASCOM official resources, Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at Law