Fort Eisenhower
Fort Eisenhower, formerly Fort Gordon, is home to the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Cyber Command.
Augusta, Georgia
Fort Eisenhower, formerly Fort Gordon, is home to the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Cyber Command.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (AUGUSTA DANIEL FLD AP, GA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Richmond County.
Avg high
76.8°F
Avg low
57.3°F
Annual rainfall
44.78 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively ModerateClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
Name and Status Timeline
Curated, sourced redesignation and BRAC/closure events. Last verified 2026-07-31. Official names and statuses can change — confirm with primary DoD or Army sources.
Former names: Fort Eisenhower · Fort Gordon (John Brown Gordon namesake)
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Eisenhower
Fort Gordon → Fort Eisenhower
Reason: Naming Commission / FY2021 NDAA Section 370 implementation
Fort Gordon redesignated Fort Eisenhower in honor of Gen. and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, completing the nine Naming Commission Army installation renames.
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Gordon (Gary I. Gordon)
Fort Eisenhower → Fort Gordon
Reason: Army redesignation announced June 10, 2025, honoring Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon
Army announced redesignation from Fort Eisenhower to Fort Gordon in honor of Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon, Medal of Honor recipient for actions at the Battle of Mogadishu. Directory slug remains fort-eisenhower pending seed sync.
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Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Fort Eisenhower located?
Fort Eisenhower is located near Augusta, Georgia.
What city is closest to Fort Eisenhower?
Augusta is the nearest listed city for Fort Eisenhower.
What is it like to live near Fort Eisenhower?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Eisenhower?
The surrounding Richmond community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 76.8°F, average low near 57.3°F, about 44.78 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
What is the current official name used in this timeline for Fort Eisenhower?
This timeline lists the current name as Fort Gordon (status: active). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.
What former names are recorded for Fort Eisenhower?
Fort Eisenhower; Fort Gordon (John Brown Gordon namesake)
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- Army
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- Georgia
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- Augusta
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- Fort
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