This 1942 snapshot, captioned "Fort Ord '42," depicts everyday life at Fort Ord, California, a major U.S. Army training installation on Monterey Bay. Two soldiers in fatigue uniforms walk along a company street lined with wooden barracks and outdoor mess tables. Fort Ord processed hundreds of thousands of recruits during World War II, serving as a key point of entry into military service for soldiers headed to training and, ultimately, overseas deployment. Project: 218527