The camp became a permanent installation in 1931 and was named fort devens the following year. The nearest major airport is worcester regional airport orh korh. It is named for ayer native chief warrant officer 2 douglas moore. The 1939 usgs topo map courtesy of rex ricks showed the fort devens airport in its expanded configuration, with 3 paved runways, taxiways, a paved ramp, and a large hangar. Ft devens moore army air field is located in united states, using iata code aye, and icao code kaye. It was the only army airfield named for someone killed in the vietnam war. At its peak, 15,000 military personnel and their families lived on the fort devens base. It was closed following the closure of the fort in 1995. The chaplain is located at the fort devens welcome center, located in bldg 683, 61 quebec street, devens, ma. Moore army airfield is located in fort devens, massachusetts. The online driver meeting is mandatory reading for all drivers. Boston bmw cca autocross advanced test and tune info on apr. It was closed in 1995 and reopened the very next day as a training facility for the reserves. However, military cutbacks forced the base to close in 1996.
Full text of the hallmark see other formats november 1969 t h e united states army security agency our cover the cornucopia, traditional symbol of plenty, seems especially appropriate this month of novem ber, the month of thanks giving. Devens airport history new england aviation history. The autocross series is open to boston chapter bmw cca members. Jun 09, 2011 im either unable to find the info because im an idiot, or they just dont do the classes there any more. We have a full suite of integrated solutions to help airports turn aircraft around safely and achieve improved punctuality. Devens airfield devens track map, lap videos, and 2020 hpde track event schedule as well as address, location, directions, website, contact info, and live timing results. During the second world war it was also used by the navy, and was referred to as ayer naval auxiliary air station. Moore army airfield is just off of route 2a which is separate from the former main army base.
In 1940, at the onset of world war ii, fort devens was designated a reception center for all men in new england who would serve one year as draftees. Her hull was laid down on 27 october 1941 as a c3 cargo ship type c3sa1 but she was acquired from the maritime commission while under construction and. Jb mdl remains essential personnel only if you do not live on base or have an official and necessary purpose to enter the installation, please stay home for the safety of you and. Membership w nesvt on wednesday, jan 1 saturday, oct 31, 2020 at devens airfield, ayer, ma welcome to the membership page for nesvt autocross for the 2020 season.
Devens enterprise commission 33 andrews parkway, devens, ma 01434 978 772 8831 ext. Uss card in addition to her presidential unit citation, card received three battle stars for service in world war ii. Devens map listings commercial real estate to fit every need. Return to devens special forces association chapter 19. This membership will be required to run at our events. Ncr members may register for renegade miata club autocross events and rmc. Devens influence on the environmental quality of the nashua river by aisling eglington and liz kotowski. Youll pass a sentry gate at the entrance to the moore airfield. The club membership is open to licensed drivers of all makes and m. The former airfield is currently used for the parking of state police cruisers. The garrison exists to support military training and. The fort has a population of 306 enlisted personnel, 2,151 reservists, 348 civilians, and 1,399 family members. The historic center of devens is ideal for walkers.
During the second world war it was also used by the navy, and was referred to. We are not involved in the management of new deal sites and have no information about. Devens is situated north and south of route 2 along the main stem of the nashua river. It is now a state police driver training facility on week days.
View the detailed track schedule to participate in hpde track events at devens airfield. It is on these now disused runways where the autocross events take place. I am calling this reunion the return to devens, so in your future correspondence please refer to it as such. Massachusetts commercial real estate devens business. Registration for ncr autocross except the zone 1 is on ncr members may register for renegade miata club autocross events and rmc members are invited to register for ncr autocross events. It is located 20 miles east of worcester, and 20 miles west of boston in sudbury massachusetts. Fort devens was named in honor of brevet major general charles devens, a massachusetts son who served in the union army during the civil war. One of the greatest attractions of working in devens is living in devens. Kafn distance is point to point from the centroid of zip code 01434. Proceedings volume 7333 unattended ground, sea, and air sensor technologies and applications xi.
The above list contains only public use airports and may be incomplete. Saturday march 21, the joint base mcguiredixlakehurst commander has implemented hpcon charlie for jb mdl to protect the health and safety of its members, families and surrounding community. Runners can use sidewalks for several miles in all directions from devens commons. Take the left fork and go up the hill towards the airport tower. Neighborhoods with treelined streets offer quality, affordable housing surrounded by recreational and open space. The earliest photo which has been located of ft devens airfield was a may 1941 aerial view looking south from the ma aeronautics commission. The swmp will be made available at the fort devens directorate of public works dpw. Conveniently located close to route 2, interstate 495, and rail, devens is just 40 miles west of boston and logan international airport and 30 miles from worcester regional airport.
Devens may be a smaller town so be sure to check all locations and airports. Named for civil war hero charles devens, fort devens is located on 5000 acres in shirley and ayer, massachusetts with additional training facilities in nearby lancaster, massachusetts. This airport has domestic flights from worcester, massachusetts and is 33 miles from the center of devens. We also welcome nonpca members to register for ncr autocross events. To request a new contact, email us with the full contact details. Nesvt membership info at devens airfield in ayer, ma 01434 544942. Sign up today and join our growing worldwide membership who serve, save, and enjoy with purina. Fort devens 1917present first established in 1917 as camp devens in middlesex county, massachusetts. Marine corps reserve association marine corps reserve units. Devens is wooded, riverveined land lined with hiking trails. The event has limited registration to ensure tons of runs for each driver. Located in central massachusetts, devens is a 4,400 acre mixeduse community and an award winning model for military base reuse. It also maintains 25 ranges, 21 training areas, and 15 maneuver areas on nearly 5000acre of land. Moore army airfield was declared excess when fort devens was downgraded to a training area, and was closed in the late 1990s.
A short walk to the new devens common provides easy access to shops offering coffee, dry cleaning, banking, and other services. Armys new england headquarters for 79 years, fort devens was closed in 1996. About 10 square blocks is now fort devens, ma an army reserveng base. The training area and drop zone across rt 2 is still in operation. Devens reserve forces training area, 31 quebec street, devens devens united states post office, 240 barnum road, devens industrial park device conformity and testing, llc, 94 jackson road, suite 211, jackson technology park. Photos are the property of northeast firenews and the respective photographers and may not be used on any other website or publication without expressed consent. Moore army airfield former development ayer ma living new.
The purina pro plan pet club is a new way to support those special members of your family. In addition to walking, hiking, running and biking, devens supports many kinds of active recreation. Devens as the site is precious to us and we want to maintain the best relations with those who live nearby. The place used to be known as camp devens and was raised in 1917, with the simple purpose to deal with the training activities for the troops to be sent in world war i. A few years later, fort devens army airfield was established. Chapter autocross autocrosssolo info at devens airfield in ayer, ma 01434 556784. Directions to fort devens ner northeast region of the. The stormwater management program swmp was not completed. Marine corps reserve association3619 jefferson davis hwysuite 115stafford, va 22554. Know of a contact that should be included in this base directory. If you choose this important career field, youll be responsible for the upkeep of. Moore army airfield, located near the former fort devens, was built in 1940. If it also dealt with the recruiting operations, once the war ended it was turned into a demobilization service. Fort devens sudbury training annex is a military training area established in 1942.
Every month, youll receive special savings at your local commissary on great pet food and products from purina. Services of all faiths and denominations can be found within a five to twenty minute drive from fort devens. Directions to fort devens ner northeast region of the porsche. Devens real estate devens ma homes for sale zillow. It occupies a four square mile area across parts of sudbury, maynard, stow and hudson. Groton ayer buzz was traveling to ayer, massachusetts from moore army airfield. The success of this process relies heavily on airfield management specialists. Were glad you visited our website and hope you will enjoy the event coverage, photos, and videos from our on track events. Moore army airfield ayer, massachusetts airport facebook. Moore army airfield 4220n 7121w leominster, ma moore army airfield, located at fort devens, was built in 1940. The chaplin may be reached at 9787963652 or dsn 3122563652.
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