Leaders said it was critical to make sure Fort Knox could operate off the grid during a natural disaster or any kind of terrorist or cyber attack. “We’re part of national security,” Walsh said.

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A small group gathered at the command center of Fort Knox’s electric grid before 6 a.m. April 13 to conduct the first of two black start exercises scheduled for the year.

Being the first post to ever come off an energy grid, may translate into job security too. Another round of military cuts will be announced as soon as this summer and Fort Knox could shrink by as much ...

FORT KNOX, Ky. (WDRB) - Green and off the grid. Fort Knox has achieved energy independence. Following a 2009 ice storm that left Fort Knox and others without power, the post decided to come up ...

FORT KNOX, Ky. (NEWS RELEASE ... RELATED: They are going off the grid and becoming the first post in the country... The reductions across two-star commands--which were initially directed ...