Army Base Realignment and Closure

NIKE Washington-Baltimore


BRAC Summary: The Croom Army Family Housing Site (Washington-Baltimore) was acquired by the Air Force in 1956, and the housing units were constructed in 1957 to support the adjacent NIKE site. In 1963, the missile site was closed and the property excessed. The housing was retained for use by active duty personnel. Cameron Station provided installation support through closure and property disposal.

Property Description: The housing site was located on 3.50 acres of land near Croom, Prince Georges Coun-ty, MD. It consisted of three two-story apartment buildings with 12 single-family dwellings: five two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom units.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 3.61
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 3.61

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026