A $42 million federal allocation included in a continuing resolution will fund Fort Hamilton's basic operations and needs through 2030. The funding covers essential infrastructure projects such as grounds maintenance, road work, electrical and plumbing repairs, pest management, HVAC maintenance, and other improvements across the historic fort. The investment will support mission readiness and improve quality of life for service members, families, and the installation workforce. Fort Hamilton is New York City's only active military base, hosts multiple Army and National Guard units, serves DoD and National Guard members, and provides services to veterans, retirees, and roughly 2,000 personnel and residents.
Once a critical part of the city's harbor defense system, Fort Hamilton is now New York City's only active military base, and is home to the New York City Recruiting Battalion, the Military Entrance Processing Station, the 1179 Transportation Surface Brigade, the 24th Civil Support Team, the National Guard Task Force Empire Shield and the North Atlantic Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
"This money will play a vital role in supporting our mission readiness by ensuring our facilities are equipped to meet the needs of our Service Members, families, and the installation's workforce," said Col. Misty Cantwell, commander of Fort Hamilton, in a statement. "We would like to thank the Congresswoman for her continued support and advocacy for Fort Hamilton and our mission."
The funding, approved by Congress and the president as part of a continuing resolution earlier this year, will support the fort's basic operations and needs until 2030, according to U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. It will cover essential infrastructure projects like grounds maintenance and road work, electrical and plumbing repairs, pest management, HVAC maintenance, and other improvements throughout the historic fort.
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