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Fort Meade, MDFort Meade, MD 20755 | Post Operator: DSN: 622-6261, (301) 677-6261 Fort Meade: OverviewMore than 100 units call Fort George G. Meade home. The major units on the post include the National Security Agency, the 694th Intelligence Group of the Air Force, and the Naval Security Group Activity. Considering that the orientation of the major units is of the intelligence variety, it is no surprise that the mission of the installation is one that focuses on enabling critical national security missions. This is accomplished by providing the tenant units with the facilities and infrastructure required to complete the assigned tasks. Fort Meade was established as an Army post back in 1917 and served as a training center for many soldiers during both World Wars. It also was used as a basic training site and prisoner of war camp during WWII. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that the post took on the role of supporting intelligence roles when it become the headquarters of the National Security Agency (NSA). Fort Meade: EducationBeing stationed at Fort Meade, you understand how important the extensive training you received is to the defense of our nation. The military wants you to continue to learn and improve you skill set, that is why you have access to such great benefits. Use those benefits to earn a degree from an online school. Online schools are perfect for you, since they are very accommodating to those with a busy lifestyle. You can attend classes anytime you want no matter where you are located. Learn more by requesting information from a number of these schools. Start by clicking the "Find A School" button below: Fort Meade: LocationFort George G. Meade is in Anne Arundel County in Maryland just outside of the town of Odenton. The post is located near both the metropolitan areas of Baltimore and Washington D.C., Baltimore being to the north and Washington D.C. to the south. The major geographic landmark near the post is the Chesapeake Bay. Other communities in the area include Jessup, MD, Severn, MD, Odenton, MD, Maryland City, MD, Savage-Guilford, MD, South Gate, MD, South Laurel, MD, and Laurel, MD. Fort Meade: Interesting Facts
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