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Pine Camp ski troops on training mission in Jefferson County

Pine Camp ski troops on a training mission for action during World War II. Note gas maks. Circa 1940s. Fort Drum area.

Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to the 10th Mountain Division.

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