FORT CAVAZOS

WELCOME TO THE GREAT PLACE         

Like the State of Texas, Fort Cavazos is big and boasts of being the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services. Fort Cavazos is nicknamed The Great Place because of the quality of life the post and area offer Soldiers and their families. These qualities are important, especially with home-basing initiatives, frequent
deployments and family stability and support. 

Soldiers assigned to Fort Cavazos can expect to have one of the highest quality of life standards in the Army. New housing, quality medical care, thriving communities, recreation and schools combine to ensure that Fort Cavazos is The Great Place.

Fort Cavazos covers a total of 340-square miles and supports multiple units, a corps headquarters and a robust mobilization mission. Fort Cavazos also meets the training and support requirements for many smaller units and organizations, thus maintaining a vital defense force for the United States of America.

Fort Cavazos rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

For everyone who enjoys the outdoors, The Great Place is the ideal location, because of warm winters and hot summers. The nearby lakes, Belton and Stillhouse, offer year round outdoor recreation activities.

Fort Cavazos also captures the attention of the entertainment industry and is the frequent host of celebrities, entertainers and theatrical shows from national dance teams. There are also many opportunities to enjoy the Central Texas atmosphere at The Great Place, as local talent is frequently performing at Fort Cavazos clubs.

With all the current deployments, be sure to make the most of available down time at Fort Cavazos. The Fort Cavazos experience is only limited by the individual. So, make the most of the time here!