What county is Fort Drum, NY in?

Fort Drum is in Jefferson County, New York. News from across the county is at clicknny.com/jefferson-county-news.

What unit is stationed at Fort Drum?

Fort Drum is the home of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).

Which towns are closest to Fort Drum?

Watertown, Evans Mills, Black River, Carthage and Calcium are the nearest communities. Each has its own page on ClickNNY with local news, events and businesses.

Where can Fort Drum families find local events?

Events across Jefferson County are listed at clicknny.com/events, and the business directory at clicknny.com/businesses lists thousands of local businesses across the three counties.

How do I send ClickNNY a Fort Drum news tip?

Send it through ClickNNY's tip form at clicknny.com/submit. Tips, photos and event listings go straight to the desk, and you can stay anonymous.

Fort Drum News

Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division, sits just outside Watertown in Jefferson County. These are ClickNNY's stories about the post and the families and towns around it. Events and businesses are on the Fort Drum page.

What’s happening in Fort Drum

The latest from ClickNNY as of October 29, 2026:

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Fort Drum named 2026 Best Garrison in Western HemisphereFort Drum was named the 2026 Best Garrison for U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Western Hemisphere, recognizing performance in mission support, quality of life and other areas.Fort Drum · Oct 28
Lewis County Republicans host candidates ahead of Nov. 3 electionThe Lewis County Republican Committee hosted a dinner for candidates and honored Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush one week before the Nov. 3 midterm election.Government · Oct 28
Mild Wednesday, then sunny Thursday with afternoon rain chancesWednesday stays mostly sunny and mild with highs near 60. Thursday will be warmer and sunnier, but rain showers are possible after 4 or 5 PM.Weather · Oct 28
State education commissioner visits Watertown schools to hear local concernsNew York Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa visited Watertown High School on a Tuesday to discuss military-family education, an at-risk student program and workforce technology training with local education and Fort Drum officials.Government · Oct 27
Sunny today, patchy fog at the morning bus stopTuesday brings sunny skies and highs near 47 to 50 across the North Country. Watch for patchy fog at 7 AM when children wait for the school bus.Weather · Oct 27
Fort Drum brigade holds Holistic Health and Fitness DaySoldiers with the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team took part in a Holistic Health and Fitness Day on Oct. 23 at Fort Drum, with sessions on training, recovery, nutrition and spiritual readiness.Fort Drum · Oct 26
Slight chance of showers this afternoon, then sunny TuesdaySlight chance rain showers today in Watertown, with a high near 59. Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 28.Weather · Oct 26
Pleasant Sunday, chance of showers MondaySunny skies and mild temperatures today. Monday brings a chance of rain showers between morning and early afternoon, with highs in the 50s.Weather · Oct 25
JCC opens Watertown mechatronics lab tied to Micron workforce needsJefferson Community College opened its renovated mechatronics lab in Watertown on Oct. 23, creating a training site for advanced manufacturing and semiconductor-related programs.Community · Oct 24
Pleasant Saturday with patchy morning fog, sunny afternoonSaturday brings patchy fog before 10 AM, then sunny skies. Highs reach 55 to 60 degrees across the region.Weather · Oct 24
Fort Drum winter safety courses run through mid-MarchFort Drum’s Safety Office is offering winter driving and snow blower courses for Soldiers, Army civilians and family members during the 2026-27 season.Fort Drum · Oct 23
Watertown skating program ranks 321st nationally after season of growthThe Figure Skating Club of Watertown’s Learn to Skate USA program ranked 321st nationally after reaching 119 members during the 2025-26 season.Sports · Oct 23
Sunny Friday with patchy morning fog; pleasant weekend aheadFriday brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 50 to 55 across the North Country. Saturday looks even nicer with similar conditions and highs near 55 to 58.Weather · Oct 23
Fort Drum ERDS: How the Army manages excess equipmentThe Army’s Equipment Redistribution and Divestiture Site program helps units redistribute or turn in excess equipment, including a Fort Drum operation that processed 16,426 pieces from April through June 2026.Fort Drum · Oct 23
State says 178,000 North Country potholes filled so far in 2026New York officials say state crews and contractors have filled more than 1 million potholes statewide this year, including 178,000 in the North Country.Traffic · Oct 22
Watertown skating program earns top-third national rankingThe Figure Skating Club of Watertown says its Learn to Skate program ranked 321st among more than 1,000 programs nationwide for the 2025-26 season.Sports · Oct 22
New York boosts volunteer firefighter tax credit to $800 starting in 2027A new New York law increases the state tax credit for volunteer firefighters, while North Country fire officials say more may be needed to address recruitment and retention.Government · Oct 22
About 200 Fort Drum soldiers return from Middle East missionAbout 200 soldiers from Fort Drum’s 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team have returned from a mission supporting U.S. Central Command in the Middle East.Fort Drum · Oct 22
Sunny Thursday, crisp Friday ahead for North CountryMostly sunny today in Watertown, with a high near 58. Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 34.Weather · Oct 22
Three North Country hospitals awarded spots in $32.5M state workforce grant programNew York state announced five-year healthcare workforce training grants for 34 not-for-profit facilities, including Carthage Area Hospital, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Samaritan Medical Center.Community · Oct 21
Sunny and pleasant today, mostly sunny ThursdayBeautiful fall weather continues across North Country. Highs near 56 to 60 today under sunny skies. Thursday stays mostly sunny with highs near 51 to 58.Weather · Oct 21
Fort Drum’s 1st Brigade to conduct Mountain Peak exercise Oct. 20-29Soldiers assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, will conduct the Mountain Peak exercise at Fort Drum from Oct. 20 through Oct. 29, 2026, before a training rotation at Fort Polk, Louisiana.Fort Drum · Oct 20
Fort Drum VA Clinic marks opening with ribbon-cutting ceremonyThe Fort Drum VA Clinic’s opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 16, 2026, following the relocation of VA specialty medical services from Watertown.Fort Drum · Oct 20
Six births reported at Samaritan Medical Center in WatertownSix births were reported at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown between Oct. 11 and Oct. 17, 2026.Community · Oct 20
History feature examines German POWs held at Pine CampA submission points to a reported history feature about German prisoners of war held at Pine Camp, now Fort Drum.Fort Drum · Oct 20
Sunny Tuesday, frost tonight and Wednesday morningMostly sunny today with highs near 59. Clear tonight with patchy to widespread frost after midnight, lows around 31 to 34. Sunny Wednesday with frost before 10 AM.Weather · Oct 20

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Fort Drum news: common questions

What county is Fort Drum, NY in?: Fort Drum is in Jefferson County, New York. News from across the county is at clicknny.com/jefferson-county-news.
What unit is stationed at Fort Drum?: Fort Drum is the home of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).
Which towns are closest to Fort Drum?: Watertown, Evans Mills, Black River, Carthage and Calcium are the nearest communities. Each has its own page on ClickNNY with local news, events and businesses.
Where can Fort Drum families find local events?: Events across Jefferson County are listed at clicknny.com/events, and the business directory at clicknny.com/businesses lists thousands of local businesses across the three counties.
How do I send ClickNNY a Fort Drum news tip?: Send it through ClickNNY's tip form at clicknny.com/submit. Tips, photos and event listings go straight to the desk, and you can stay anonymous.