BASTROP — In the center of Bastrop County lies Camp Swift, a rich-in-history and pivotal military training and reserve site that celebrated its significant 82nd anniversary this past weekend.
Site leader Lt. Col. Joseph Meller, who also serves as a trustee on the Taylor Independent School District board, brought together facility members, military personnel and descendants of the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division Cmdr. Eben Swift to honor the grounds and its namesake.
“Camp Swift’s history is rich and full of stories, many that are lost, but for the things we do know – it has been a cornerstone in the communities of Bastrop, Elgin and the United States Military,” Meller said to a full room, May 4.
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