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43-630: Friendship Annex was established in early 1970 after the NSA outgrew the office space of its headquarters at Fort Meade , Maryland. The agency leased several buildings in the Airport Square Technology Park near BWI, located 20–25 minutes drive time from its headquarters, and named the new facility after the airport, which was at one time named Friendship International Airport. The buildings comprised two seven-story towers and two two-story buildings, labeled FANX I, II, III and IV. One of

86-637: A "significant threat to the biological and territorial integrity of the Patuxent Research Refuge". The US Army responded that it is "taking steps to limit the environmental damage." After United States Cyber Command was established at the post in 2009; on April 15, 2011, the Defense Information Systems Agency ribbon-cutting for the move from Arlington County, Virginia , was at the agency's Fort Meade complex of 95 acres (38 ha). The consolidation of

129-538: A 700 unit parking garage onsite. The 416 unit apartment complex project was renamed to Annapolis Junction Town Center. The facility is next to the 200 bus capacity Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland terminal building constructed the same year. The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates its Mid-Atlantic Regional Office in Annapolis Junction. Colfax Corporation a major welding, air and gas handling equipment, and medical devices manufacturer

172-1549: A barricade near an entry gate outside of the facility. In the immediate aftermath of the event, the NSA announced that there was "no ongoing security or safety threat." Fort Meade is bordered by the Baltimore–Washington Parkway on the west and is about 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Interstate 95 . It is located between Washington, D.C. , and Baltimore . It is located in proximity to Odenton , Columbia , Jessup , Hanover , Laurel , and Severn . Notable military and government units based at Fort George G. Meade. United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) United States Army Corps of Engineers United States Army Criminal Investigation Command United States Army Forces Command United States Army Intelligence & Security Command United States Army Recruiting Command United States Army Reserve United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Maryland Army National Guard Other Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command Marine Corps Information Command Air Combat Command Air Force Reserve Command United States Fleet Cyber Command ( United States Tenth Fleet ) Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Media Activity United States Cyber Command United States Transportation Command Naval Criminal Investigative Service Fort Meade

215-514: A cyber espionage station. Teams of NSA hackers within the facility attempt to penetrate the digital communications of foreign governments both friendly and unfriendly to the United States . In addition, teams of "defenders" are tasked with monitoring penetrations and attempted penetrations of U.S. government computer systems. Friendship Annex also conducts the NSA's electronic intelligence (ELINT) signals analysis processing. Friendship Annex

258-675: A random driver. On March 30, 2015, National Security Agency police officers shot and killed a person who attempted to drive an SUV through a restricted entrance to the NSA campus in Fort Meade, Maryland. A passenger in the SUV was injured, as was an officer, and both were treated at a hospital. President Obama was briefed but the FBI determined "we do not believe it is related to terrorism." On February 14, 2018, National Security Agency police officers shot and wounded an individual who rammed an SUV into

301-553: Is a single school proud of its historical roots and dedicated to serving the diverse requirements for public affairs, broadcasting and visual information. Alleged gunman Hong Young was arrested in connection with shootings at five public places in Maryland, including an NSA building, theaters and occupied vehicles in late February 2015. No motive has been established but his estranged wife attributed his behavior to mental issues, and he told police he heard voices telling him to shoot at

344-641: Is completely soundproof, and contains two video-edit suites, a sound booth , an audio-sweetening room, a studio, and 3D computer graphics capability. Friendship Annex is connected to the NSA headquarters and other Washington -area facilities by the Washington Area Wideband System, a coaxial cable network that was constructed in the mid-1970s. Friendship Annex is where the NSA conducts its new employee screening. In particular, polygraph tests are administered to prospective employees in

387-812: Is needed. In subsequent years, Congress provided construction funds in the Architect of the Capitol budget for Module 1, completed in 2002, for Module 2, completed in 2005 and Modules 3 and 4 and four cold storage rooms, completed in 2009. A full-scale three-year transfer program of the special format collections to Modules 3 and 4 and the four cold storage rooms began in Spring 2010 and was completed in September 2012. Module 5 has been fully funded with occupancy scheduled for September 2017. The state-of-the art storage modules are being built to store, preserve and protect

430-479: Is the largest employer in the state of Maryland and second largest installation by employee population in the Army. After an August 27, 2007, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency order to assess the contamination at 14 hazardous waste sites on Fort Meade (e.g., ordnance disposal area, 1940s waste dump, closed sanitary landfill), a September 2007 environmental impact report identified adding two golf courses would be

473-787: Is the primary campus of the National Cryptologic School. The school offers a wide range of courses in cryptology, from basic training to advanced techniques for senior staff, as well as courses in language, leadership, education, and business. The school is located in the seven-story FANX IV building. The complex also serves as the production studio for the NSA Broadcast Network, which produces live, closed-circuit television programs such as NSA Talk —similar to Larry King Live and hosting guests such as former NSA director Kenneth Minihan —and Newsmagazine , all exclusively for NSA staff. The television facility

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516-544: Is used as a storage facility for the United States Library of Congress . In 1994, a 100 acres (40 ha) site located in the U.S. Army Base at Fort Meade, MD was transferred to the U.S. Congress to provide additional storage capacity for the Library of Congress and other legislative bodies. The current master plan includes the land to construct up to 13 Phased Storage Modules for collections, if this number

559-635: The 1964 Savage Mountain B-52 crash . In 1977, a merger organized the fort's U.S. Army Intelligence Agency as part of the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command . On October 1, 1991, a wing of the Air Force Intelligence Command transferred to Fort Meade, and the organization was replaced by the 70th Operations Group on May 1, 2005. In the early 1990s, 12.7 sq mi (33 km )

602-743: The Army of the Potomac . The fort's smaller census-designated place includes support facilities such as schools, housing, and the offices of the Military Intelligence Civilian Excepted Career Program (MICECP) . Initially called Camp Annapolis Junction , the post was opened as "Camp Admiral" in 1917 on 29.7 sq mi (77 km ) acquired for a training camp. The post was called Camp Meade Cantonment by 1918, Camp Franklin Signal Corps school

645-715: The Defense Information School and the Defense Visual Information School in fiscal 1996 and further consolidation with the Defense Photography School in fiscal 1998 created a single focal point in the Department of Defense for these specialties fields. Advancements in information technology and recent base realignment and closure initiatives have contributed to the evolution of the school. The result

688-736: The Defense Information School , the Defense Media Activity , the United States Army Field Band , and the headquarters of United States Cyber Command , the National Security Agency , the Defense Courier Service , Defense Information Systems Agency headquarters, and the U.S. Navy 's Cryptologic Warfare Group Six. It is named for George G. Meade , a Union general from the U.S. Civil War , who served as commander of

731-461: The XXII Corps (Union Army) Department of Washington, and became the rendezvous point for drafted men from Maryland. In July, 1863, a large force of Fitzhugh Lee 's Cavalry was thought to have struck the rail lines. The tracks were guarded from June to July 1864 by the 144th Ohio Infantry . The guard of 100 troops reportedly fled when a small band of rebels were within 12 miles (19 km) of

774-529: The Anne Arundel side of the tracks, only to return to Howard County in September 1921. After the establishment of Fort Meade , Annapolis Junction was sometime referred to as Fort Meade Junction. No longer an actual railroad junction, Annapolis Junction has developed into a town with four major features. The historic and still busy CSX (former B&O) railroad line runs north to south, Maryland Route 32 runs east to west, various office warehouses lie to

817-619: The Army's Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 13th Air Defense Artillery Group, transferred from Meade to Homestead AFB for initial deployment of MIM-23 Hawk missiles, and during the Cuban Missile Crisis , the 6th Battalion (HAWK), 65th Artillery at Fort Meade (a United States Strike Command unit) was deployed to the Miami/Key West area (the 8th Battalion (Hawk) was at the fort in late 1964). Fort Meade bomb disposal experts were dispatched to secure nuclear bombs in

860-592: The Army, Mark T. Esper and Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley Annapolis Junction, Maryland Annapolis Junction is an unincorporated community in Howard and Anne Arundel counties , Maryland , United States. The ZIP Code for Annapolis Junction is 20701. The following information is based on the 2000 Census for 20701: The lands of Annapolis Junction were first settled around 1650. Provincial Assembly of Maryland member and Anne Arundel County Justice Colonel Henry Ridgely (1645–1710) surveyed

903-694: The B&;O, it was, therefore, a junction to Annapolis. On August 26, 1844 the Annapolis Junction post office opened. On May 1, 1844, in a small wooden building along the railroad tracks, the first practical news telegram was sent from Annapolis Junction. The message, from Alfred Vail to Samuel F. B. Morse , announced that the Whig Party candidate would be Henry Clay , and his running mate would be Theodore Frelinghuysen . The candidates left Annapolis Junction by train, and arrived in Washington to find

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946-603: The FANX III building. Following the polygraph test, recruits undergo a series of psychological tests. In all, prospective employees spend about 48 hours in the FANX facility undergoing preemployment testing. 39°12′03″N 76°41′18″W  /  39.2008°N 76.6884°W  / 39.2008; -76.6884 Fort Meade Fort George G. Meade is a United States Army installation located in Maryland , that includes

989-529: The Fifth German Regiment under Col Schwartzwaelder, arrived in May 1861. The soldiers slept on wet ground, were lacking equipment and even boots. Their meals consisted of hard biscuits, tough meat, and "salt beyond description." Monthly pay was $ 11, but the paymaster did not have any money to give out. Col. Zadock Pratt delivered 6 firkins of his own butter, and his wife gave $ 250 of her own money to

1032-536: The NSA operates this service, allowing garrison employees, persons with Fort Meade visitor passes, and U.S. Department of Defense IDs to board. In February 2019, Secretary of the Army Mark Esper , Chief of Staff Mark Milley , and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey met with the commander of IMCOM , the Fort Meade garrison commander, and Army families over safety concerns with housing units on

1075-524: The base in which residents were exposed to lead and asbestos . After speaking with the CEO for the company which manages the house maintenance of the installation, the senior leaders of the Army will determine necessary actions. "We are deeply troubled by the recent reports highlighting the deficient conditions in some of our family housing. It is unacceptable for our families who sacrifice so much to have to endure these hardships in their own homes."—Secretary of

1118-528: The in-progress 1919 Motor Transport Corps convoy ). In 1929, the fort's 1st Tank Regiment encamped on the Gettysburg Battlefield . During World War II , Fort Meade was used as a recruit training post and prisoner of war camp , in addition to a holding center for approximately 384 Japanese , German , and Italian immigrant residents of the U.S. arrested as potential fifth columnists . The Second U.S. Army Headquarters transferred to

1161-520: The land around Annapolis Junction and nearby Savage Mill in 1685 naming the tract "Ridgely's Forrest". Annapolis Junction was established as a rail junction on the north-south mainline of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) when the tracks of the Annapolis and Elk Ridge Railroad terminated here in 1840. Since this provided a rail route to Annapolis from Washington and Baltimore via

1204-405: The library's collections. Collections include books and bound periodicals as well as special format collections, such as maps, manuscripts, prints, photographs, sheet music, and microfilm masters. If needed and constructed, the 13 collections storage modules will provide a total of 180,600 gross sq ft of archival storage space for the library's collections. The Fort George G. Meade Museum exhibited

1247-456: The location of the rail transfer facility that moves Howard County's waste to King George County, Virginia . The State of Maryland built a park and ride MARC Train commuter platform near the original Annapolis Junction station, called Savage MARC . In 2014, Howard County executive Ken Ulman announced that the park and ride land would be sold to private developers in order to increase the tax base. Howard County provided $ 17 million to build

1290-704: The museum would close, with artifacts relocated to the National Museum of the United States Army under construction in Fort Belvoir, Virginia . Since 2005, the NSA operates a shuttle service from the Odenton station of MARC to its Visitor Control Center at Fort Meade. In 2009, the U.S. Army established a similar shuttle service from the Odenton station to the Army section of Fort Meade;

1333-738: The news was already being announced in the city by the local papers. Annapolis Junction is the site of William Bowie 's home Grassland , built in 1853. Located along the B&O Railroad, the main East Coast thoroughfare for North-South freight railroad traffic and the only rail line into Washington, Annapolis Junction was witness to the comings and goings of the Civil War . Traveling in secret to avoid an assassination plot in Baltimore, Abraham Lincoln passed through Annapolis Junction en route to Washington for his 1861 inauguration. During

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1376-714: The post on June 15, 1947; and in 1957, the post became headquarters of the National Security Agency . From the 1950s until the 1970s, the Fort Meade radar station had various radar equipment and control systems for air defense (e.g., the 1st Martin AN/FSG-I Antiaircraft Defense System ). Fort Meade also had the first Nike Ajax surface-to-air missiles in December 1953 (operational May 1954) and an accidental firing occurred in 1955 with Battery C, 36th AAA Missile Battalion . In 1962,

1419-491: The post's historical artifacts, including uniforms, insignia, and equipment. The museum also had a small collection of vehicles, including a Renault FT , a MK VIII Liberty Tank , an M3A1 Stuart , an M4A3E8 Sherman , an M41 Walker Bulldog , an M47 Patton , armored personnel carriers such as an M113 , M114 , M84 , a Nike Ajax missile, and a UH-1H helicopter. The Fort George G. Meade Community Council noted in July 2018 that

1462-628: The resolutions of the Maryland Constitutional Convention . In 1867, the First Regiment of the Lincoln Zouaves Corps de Afrique held a political rally at Annapolis Junction with 400 musketmen listening to radical speeches from J.J Stewart, Judge Bond, and others. On June 12, 1869, a northbound train struck a wandering cow at Annapolis Junction, derailing and injuring 30 passengers. The train

1505-402: The site was abandoned and overgrown. In June, 1917, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker announced that 17,000 acres (69 km ) would be bought at Annapolis Junction to accommodate a National Army Cantonment to train 40,000 to 60,000 men for at least one year. The encampment would eventually become Fort George G. Meade . On October 7, 1919, the post office for Annapolis Junction moved back to

1548-500: The troops. In August, 1861, $ 4975 in goods were seized at Annapolis Junction from southern sympathizers in Baltimore. Brig.-Gen. John C. Robinson commanded troops guarding the B&O railroad in 1862. The First Michigan Regiment was assigned to the sections south of Annapolis Junction, and the Tenth Maine Regiment was posted for points north. In 1863, Annapolis Junction formed the northern boundary of coverage for

1591-421: The two-story buildings was later leased to NASA . The NSA expanded the size of Friendship Annex, completing the complex in the 1990s. Today the complex covers 1,000,000 square feet (93,000 m) of leased space and houses an estimated 12,000 NSA personnel. A number of intelligence contractors are also co-located within or near the technology park. Friendship Annex serves multiple roles. It functions, in part, as

1634-421: The vicinity. In a letter to the editor, on July 24, 1864, the writer complains that the 65 troops did not run off, but instead were following orders of Mag Gen. Ord to leave the area before the arrival of the entire rebel army. In the age of rail, presidential sightings were common in town. In June 1867, President Andrew Johnson met with Maryland Governor Thomas Swann at Annapolis Junction where he received

1677-576: The war, George G. Latchford owned and operated a large hotel, known as the Howard House, along the B&O Railroad tracks. General Butler recounts: "In route to Washington D.C. we could not sail into the Potomac, and the rail line from Annapolis to Annapolis Junction was the only route in. Troops were unwelcome in Annapolis, finding reluctance to provide provisions, and locomotives disabled to prevent their travel." The 7th New York Militia , and

1720-551: The west, and facilities relating to Fort Meade lie to the east. Although a historic location, Annapolis Junction is now mostly zoned industrial, and overshadowed by nearby Fort Meade. The National Cryptologic Museum 's GPS address and physical location is usually referred to as "Annapolis Junction", though its mailing address is maintained by NSA . Few residents call Annapolis Junction "home," more frequently associating themselves with adjacent Savage , its southern neighbor Laurel , or Fort Meade . Annapolis Junction also serves as

1763-544: Was a night express carrying President Ulysses S. Grant , his wife, and the Secretary of Treasury George S. Boutwell , who all escaped uninjured. On 29 November 1871, the Annapolis Junction post office moved to the Howard County side of the railroad tracks. In May, 1899, The National Junior Republic was founded as an institution for troubled 15- to 20-year-olds. By 1914, the facility housed 44 inmates. By 1924,

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1806-596: Was located there and in 1919, the Camp Benning tank school—formed from the World War I Camp Colt and Tobyhanna schools—was transferred to the fort before the Tank Corps was disbanded. Renamed to Fort Leonard Wood (February 1928  – March 5, 1929), the fort's Experimental Motorized Forces in the summer and fall of 1928 tested vehicles and tactics in expedition convoys (Camp Meade observers had joined

1849-775: Was transferred from the post to the Patuxent Research Refuge . A planned closure of the post in the 1990s was not implemented, and the Defense Information School moved to the fort in 1995. The 311th Signal Command headquarters was at Fort Meade from 1996 to September 2006. The 70th Intelligence Wing headquarters was established at Fort Meade on July 17, 2000, and the Base Realignment and Closure, 2005 , designated Fort Meade to gain 5,700 positions. Fort Meade currently has more than 54,000 employees (service members and civilians), and

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