FORT BARFOOT
ARMY
Blackstone, VA
United States
FORT BARFOOT
ARMY
Blackstone, VA
United States
Fort Barfoot
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Base Details
Type
Army Post
Branch
ARMY
Command
NGB
Status
Reserve/Partial
Est.
1926
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Active Duty
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Civilian
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Fort Barfoot History
Named AfterTechnical Sergeant Van Thomas Barfoot (Medal of Honor)
Fort Barfoot, formerly known as Fort Pickett, is a Virginia National Guard maneuver training center in Blackstone, Virginia. It was originally established in 1926 and expanded significantly during World War II as a major Army training installation. The post was renamed in 2023 in honor of Technical Sergeant Van T. Barfoot, a Medal of Honor recipient, as part of the Congressionally mandated renaming of installations that had commemorated Confederate officers. Today it serves primarily as a training center for Guard and Reserve forces.
Units Stationed
Unit
Nickname
Type
Virginia National Guard Maneuver Training Center
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Historic Timeline
1942
Camp Pickett Established for WWII Training
1947
Converted to Reserve and Guard Use
1997
Virginia National Guard Assumes Control
2023
Redesignated Fort Barfoot
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1942
Camp Pickett Established for WWII Training
Construction of Camp Pickett began in January 1942, just weeks after the U.S. entered WWII, encompassing more than 45,000 acres in Southside Virginia. Over 13,000 workers erected more than 1,600 buildings during peak construction.
1947
Converted to Reserve and Guard Use
After WWII, Camp Pickett transitioned from active Army use to serve primarily as a training area for reserve and National Guard units, and was redesignated Fort Pickett to reflect its permanent status.
1997
Virginia National Guard Assumes Control
Fort Pickett was transferred to the Virginia National Guard in 1997 — the first time since 1942 that no regular Army personnel were assigned to the post.
2023
Redesignated Fort Barfoot
On March 24, 2023, the installation was redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of Technical Sergeant Van T. Barfoot, who earned the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism fighting in Italy during WWII.
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In-Processing
Fort Barfoot (Blackstone, Virginia) is a Virginia Army National Guard training facility. Upon arrival, report to the installation S1 (Human Resources) office. Verify unit sponsorship and arrival procedures with your gaining unit S1 before traveling. The main installation number is (434) 292-8621. For after-hours lodging, temporary quarters are available at 469 Military Road — call (434) 292-2443.
On-post housing is extremely limited; most permanently assigned personnel must secure off-base housing in surrounding communities. Military OneSource (1-800-342-9647) provides relocation assistance, housing search support, and spouse employment resources.
For specific in-processing office locations and newcomer orientation schedules, call the main installation number at (434) 292-8621 to be directed to the appropriate office upon arrival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Barfoot.
01
Are any base gates open 24 hours?
1 of Fort Barfoot's 2 gates operate 24/7; others have restricted hours or access levels. See the Gates section for individual gate schedules.
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02
How do visitor passes work?
Visitors must be sponsored by someone with base access and should contact the installation's Visitor Control Center in advance with their government-issued ID and vehicle info. Day passes are issued at the gate; extended access may require additional coordination.
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03
What is BAH and how is it calculated?
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) is a monthly stipend based on your pay grade, dependency status, and the duty station ZIP code — it is not counted as taxable income. Rates are updated each January; use the BAH Calculator in the Finance section to see current figures for Fort Barfoot.
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What should I do first after receiving PCS orders?
Contact the gaining installation's housing office and military transportation office (TMO/PPSO) immediately after orders are issued. Apply for on-base housing right away — waitlists at many installations run 6–18 months.
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Does TRICARE cover local providers?
TRICARE covers both the on-base military treatment facility and authorized civilian providers in the surrounding community. Use the provider finder at tricare.mil to confirm in-network options near Fort Barfoot.
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