Some of the men of course have been here all the time, and they are tired. If this letter seems somewhat disconnected overlook it, for I have been called away from it a dozen times, the last time just now by the Officer of the Day, who came in to tell me that they have not as yet found at any of the autopsies any case beyond the red hepatitis stage. It kills them before it gets that far.
We eat it, sleep it, and dream it, to say nothing of breathing it 16 hours a day. I would be very grateful indeed it you would drop me a line or two once in a while, and I will promise you that if you ever get into a fix like this, I will do the same for you.
Each man here gets a ward with about beds mine has , and has an Asst. Chief to boss him, and you can imagine what the paper work alone is — fierce — and the Government demands all paper work be kept up in good shape. I have only four day nurses and five night nurses female a ward-master, and four orderlies.
So you can see that we are busy. I write this in piecemeal fashion. It may be a long time before I can get another letter to you, but will try. Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down gangsters and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work helped lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.
I n the summer of , hundreds of wildfires raged across the Northern Rockies. The U. Army reactivated Fort Devens as a class one installation in July, With the outbreak of the Korean Conflict, Fort Devens was designated as a reception center for the third time in history. In its 79 years of service to the country and the New England area, more than units including a U.
Navy Air Squadron have called Fort Devens home. Fort Devens closed its doors as an active duty installation, March 31, , and the next day, it was business as usual at Devens RFTA. Home About History History. In celebration-and to make lots of noise-the revelers carried "all kinds [of implements] from broom handles to dishpans, and lots of them, too. Camp Devens One such operation is the Federal Medical Center, Devens, described as a federal prison for inmates who need long-term care, specialized care, or mental care.
The area surrounding Fort Devens, Hanscom Air Force Base, and other military installations nearby is among the highest cost-of-living areas in the United States. Most typical housing expenses will be more expensive than you might be used to. The east coast can be tricky weatherwise—especially in the local area.
Fort Devens, like some other small installations in the area, does not feature many of the amenities you might be used to at larger bases. Off post, nearby Boston is 48 minutes away by car to access major league sports including the Boston Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins. If you like the arts, the Boston Pops Orchestra is a big draw when concerts are happening.
Shopping destinations include the Natick Collection. Check-in procedures will vary greatly depending on the nature of the relocation but if you are PCSing and have not been assigned a sponsor, request one from your gaining unit. There are no medical services available at Fort Devens. All military members and their families are directed to contact their TRICARE reps to learn what coverage options are available in the area.
There is a community hospital in Ayer, Massachusetts which is five miles from the Fort and roughly half an hour away there are five other medical treatment options. Local area hospitals include:. Personnel stationed at or working for the base have priority and waiting lists may apply. Care is available for children ages six weeks to five years of age. Care options include Full-Time Care for children six weeks to five years.
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