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Part of Forces Command, Fort Lewis, Washington is the home to 3d Brigade, 2d Infantry Division; 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division; Madigan Army Medical Center and 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and I Corps and has been since 1981. It is one of many U.S. power projection platforms. The Corps' primary focus is Pacific Rim. As a result, I Corps has a close, ongoing relationship with Pacific Command.  Information provided by MilitaryDial.Com - home of Discount Long Distance, Cellular Accessories, Printer Ink and Satellite TV for Military Members. 

Fort Lewis’s main telephone numbers are Commercial (253) 967-4646 or DSN 357-4646. The mailing address for Fort Lewis is Fort Lewis, WA 98433. The official Fort Lewis website is www.lewis.army.mil

Fort Lewis has a population of 20,147 active duty soldiers, 25,254 family members and 4,520 civilians. The housing on Fort Lewis is quite limited for the number of people assigned to the installation, which can lead to a wait of 12 months or more for on post housing. Fort Lewis currently has 293 officer family units, 2,935 enlisted family units and 111 unaccompanied personnel units. The Fort Lewis housing office phone number is (253) 966-9675. 

Fort Lewis offers the following facilities on its installation. There is temporary lodging at the 149-room guesthouse. There are also 6 cabins located on the Fort Lewis for soldiers and visitors to use as lodging. The contact number is (253) 964-0211. The Fort Lewis Army Community Service can be reached at (253) 967-3607. 

Fort Lewis has five elementary schools on post run by Clover Park School District. Fort Lewis offers excellent childcare facilities with three centers however there is a 5-month or longer average wait. Additionally Fort Lewis offers 110 approved homes that provide in home care to children for parents stationed at Fort Lewis. The childcare phone number is (253) 967-2494. Fort Lewis offers great medical care with the 260-bed Madigan Army Medical Center. Appointments and Tricare can be reached at (800) 404-4506. The benefits phone number is (800) 404-2042.

Fort Lewis has a very large commissary for the shopping needs of soldiers and family members stationed at Fort Lewis. The commissary phone number is (253) 967-4687. Fort Lewis also has a large size post exchange and 1 shoppette. The phone number is (253) 964-3161. 

Fort Lewis, Washington offers the following recreation activities available to assigned personnel: Arts and crafts, auto hobby shop, bowling, camping, fishing, golf, gym, library, outdoor recreation, pools/swimming, recreation center, tennis, and theater.

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