b'Guard units. The Citizens Military Training Camp conducted summer training under the 1st, 77th, 78th and 99th Infantry Divisions. From 1933-1941, Camp Dix was also a reception, training and discharge center for the Civilian Conservation Corps. On March 8, 1939, Camp Dix became Fort Dix as the installation became a permanent Army post. Fort Dix served as a reception and training center for men inducted under the draft of 1939. Ten divisions and many smaller units trained and staged here before entering the battlefields of World War II. At the end of the war, the reception center became the separation center, returning more than 1.2 million Soldiersto civilian life.On July 15, 1947, Fort Dix became a basic training center and the home of the 9th Infantry Division. In April 1954, the 9th Division was transferred to Europe and the 69th Infantry Division moved onto Fort Dix. The 69th Divisions stay was short-lived; it was deactivated on March 16, 1956.Photo courtesy Department of DefenseOn that date, Fort Dix became the United States Army Training Center, Infantry.Fort Dix expanded rapidly during the Vietnam war. A mock Vietnam village was constructed and Soldiers received Vietnam specific training before going overseas. In July 1973, Fort Dix became a part of the newly formed U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. In 1988 Fort DixJohn Adams Dixbegan to train Air Force Security Police in ground combat(July 24, 1978 - April 21, 1879)skills. Air Base Ground Defense Command trained enlisted, NCO and officer security police to better defend Air ForceIn January 1991, Fort Dix was chosen to train selected installations around the world. Kuwaiti civilians in basic military skills. After a briefIn August 1990, Fort Dix began around-the-clock operationscourse, they boarded planes to take part in the liberationContract # 6011 Ocean County NJdeploying troops for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.of their country. 2023 Military Appreciation Resouce Magazine continued on page 54https://oceancountytourism.comJBMDLAir and Space Open HousePower In The Pines 2023 53'