Army Base Realignment and Closure

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Fairmont AFRC


BRAC Summary: Close the 1LT Harry Colburn US Army Reserve Center and its supporting Maintenance Shop in Fairmont, WV and re-locate units into a new Armed Forces Reserve Center in the vicinity of Fairmont, WV, if the Army is able to acquire land suitable for the construction of the facilities. The new AFRC shall have the capability to accommodate West Virginia National Guard Units from the Readiness Center in Fairmont, WV if the State decides to relocate those National Guard units.

Property Description: This 54,845 SF project will provide a 172-member training facility with administrative, educational, assembly, library, learning center, vault, weapons simulator, and physical fitness areas for one Army Reserve and one Army National Guard unit. The maintenance shop will provide work bays and maintenance administrative support. The project will also provide adequate parking space for all military and privately-owned vehicles.

Last Page Update: July 13, 2026