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Average Household Income (2023 estimate by Calhoun County Chamber) - $55,826
Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The operator can be reached at commercial 719-567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.
Over the past half century, Anniston Army Depot has transitioned from forested depot to a high-density industrial complex while hosting a plethora of diverse and wide-ranging missions. Since its origin in 1942 as a storage depot, ANAD has been transformed into a state-of-the-market maintenance facility, earning its highly-esteemed reputation as "The Tank Rebuild Center of the World." Broadly diversified skills are deep-rooted at Anniston and our success is attributable to the teaming of our highly skilled workforce with a strong management support structure. Our workforce, armed with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, invites the challenge of any new work effort with the renowned "Anniston can do it" attitude. For more information go to Anniston Army Depot's homepage.
ANAD's workforce includes Active Duty Officers, DoW Civilian Employees, Tenant Employees, Contract Employees, and NAF Employees. 3,796 Depot Employees. Calhoun County 2024 population was 116,427.
Anniston current area population 116,427.
ANAD's workforce includes Active Duty Officers, DoD Civilian Employees, Tenant Employees, Contract Employees, and NAF Employees. Key tenant organizations on the depot include Anniston Munitions Center (ANMC), Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC), Dear Clinic, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Disposition Services, Directorate of Contracting, Industrial Hygiene, Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment and US Army Center of Military History.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northeast Alabama, Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) occupies over 25 square miles of land in the southeastern United States. ANAD is located between two major cities, Atlanta, GA, 90 miles to the east on Interstate 20 and Birmingham, AL, 60 miles west on Interstate 20. Possibly the nation's most diversified defense resource, ANAD offers scenic splendor as well as unlimited natural resources. The base operator's phone number is 256-235-7501.
Directions from Birmingham Airport
Exit Birmingham Airport on Airport Highway, Turn Left to I-20 East/I-59 North, Take 1-285 North, Take Exit 10B, Merge on I-20 East - Go approximately 55 miles, Proceed to Exit 179(Munford/Coldwater) Follow Coldwater sign , Proceed to Hwy 78, Turn Left onto Hwy 78 East (Anniston Army Depot sign on Right Side), turn Right onto Bynum Cutoff Road and follow to Stop Sign, Turn Left into Right Lane to Anniston Army Depot, Follow Road to Main Gate ( This is Victory Drive).
Directions From Atlanta Airport
Exit Atlanta Airport on S Terminal Parkway, Take Airport Blvd/Camp Creek Parkway SW, Merge on I-20 West - Go approximately 85 miles, Proceed to Exit 179(Munford/Coldwater) Follow Coldwater sign , Proceed to Hwy 78, Turn Left onto Hwy 78 East (Anniston Army Depot sign on Right Side), turn Right onto Bynum Cutoff Road and follow to Stop Sign, Turn Left into Right Lane to Anniston Army Depot, Follow Road to Main Gate ( This is Victory Drive).
There is currently no on-post transportation, however we do have escort services when available.
The base operation phone number is 256-235-7501 or DSN 571-7501