Camp Lewis was established in 1917 as a training camp for the U.S. Army in World War I. Made a permanent post in 1927, Fort Lewis became an important base for training and sending soldiers to combat in World War II and the Korean War. In 1956, the 4th Infantry Division arrived at Fort Lewis while America was deeply committed to protecting democracy around the world during the Cold War. From that time forward, Fort Lewis has been in the forefront of military reservations in the United States. The post played a crucial role in the Vietnam War, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and the War on Terror. Soldiers based at Fort Lewis have deployed to conflicts throughout the world in defense of freedom. Today, Joint Base Lewis-McChord remains on the cutting edge of America's sword.
Former JBLM historian Alan Archambault recently released Fort Lewis: Cold War to the War on Terror, and he will be in town to sign copies Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 5711 Main St. SW, Lakewood.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at 888.313.2665 or online.
Highlights from Fort Lewis: Cold War to the War on Terror:
- Author's royalties are donated to the Friends of the Fort Lewis Museum to support museum programs
- The images have been selected from the collections of the Lewis Army Museum
- Photographs depict history of Fort Lewis from 1956-2010
- All images are reproduced in full color
