Historic Fort Knox; barracks through the years

By Savannah BairdMay 30, 2025

General George Patton Museum of Leadership director Ty Reid walks an audience through decades of Army barracks history and life as a Soldier in barracks living.

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FORT KNOX, Ky.General George Patton Museum of Leadership director Ty Reid walks an audience through decades of Army barracks history and life as a Soldier living in the barracks.

Did you know: Barracks used to have rifle ranges housed in the attic for around-the-clock training capabilities?

Editor’s note: Some video footage from this package was sourced from the National Archives Catalog website of government works.

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General George Patton Museum of Leadership director Ty Reid acts out common WWII barracks life at Fort Knox, Kentucky, May 14, 2025.
General George Patton Museum of Leadership director Ty Reid acts out common WWII barracks life at Fort Knox, Kentucky, May 14, 2025. (Photo Credit: Savannah Baird, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL