Fort Lewis cantonment area

Just as a small town or city has basic infrastructure, so does every military installation. Power generating facilities, recycling centers, water treatment plants, transportation assets, etc., are all integral parts of the main-post or main-base area, commonly referred to as the cantonment area. 

The size and extent of the cantonment area corresponds to the size of the major unit and/or the variety of organizations and functions assigned to the installation. Post or base resident populations may range in size from a few hundred to over 

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