Fort George G. Meade

Fort George G. Meade at a glance

Fort George G. Meade is an Army installation in Maryland supporting a concentration of intelligence, information and cyber organizations. Its public overview identifies the National Security Agency, U.S. Cyber Command, Defense Information Systems Agency and Defense Media Activity among its mission partners. The garrison provides the infrastructure and community services that support their readiness and daily operations.

Established as Camp Meade in 1917 to prepare forces for World War I, the post later hosted tank, technical and support training activities. Its present role is substantially broader than that earlier training identity and includes personnel from multiple services and a large civilian workforce. The installation lies between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., in a region linked with Annapolis and several surrounding Maryland counties.

Also searched as: Fort Meade.

Sources: Fort George G. Meade: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Mission and major activities

• Supports intelligence, information and cyber mission partners.
• Provides infrastructure and services for the installation community.

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Location and community

The post sits in the Baltimore–Washington corridor, with Annapolis also part of its surrounding Maryland region.

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Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official PCS planning resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: Fort George G. Meade: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Fort George G. Meade and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Fort George G. Meade suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. Fort George G. Meade: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overviewSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.