Families at Fort Hancock

Col. Corley's son and friends at birthday party at Battery Gunnison, 1965.
Col. Corley's son and friends at birthday party at Battery Gunnison, 1965.

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Growing up on an Army base

Fort Hancock was more than an Army base. It was home to thousands of families over its nearly eighty years in service.

Spouses and children offer a different look at life at the Fort. Here are a few of their stories.

 
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