Camp Rilea

Andrea Larson Perez

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Year: 2014
• ISBN:
  9781439648612
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: North American History
• Index: History

Camp Rilea, originally named Camp Clatsop, was founded in 1927 and soon became the Oregon National Guards preferred training sitea claim that still holds true today. Located on the picturesque Oregon coast in the town of Warrenton, near Astoria, Camp Rilea covers 1, 800 acres and includes three miles of Pacific coast beachfront. The historical photographs in this book tell a fascinating story of the important role Camp Rilea has played over time to all who have passed its gates for generations. Since the early days, Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center sealed its reputation as the premier regional location offering maneuver areas, facilities, and ranges supporting myriad military units, law enforcement agencies, and public safety and utility-related organizations. A valued community partner, Camp Rilea also hosts many civic and social events, including sports camps, track and field competitions, and Boy Scout gatherings. Come see what really happens behind the dune at Camp Rilea.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• 1. The Early Days
• 2. General Rilea
• 3. The War Years
• 4. Camp Rilea Evolves
• 5. A Ready Force of Citizen Soldiers
• 6. Camp Rilea’s Valued and Expanding Partnerships
• About the Organizations