Fort Polk welcomes service members from all armed service branches as well as Retired Military, DoD/Federal Government Employees, and DoD Contractors and Utilities included!!! Located in Vernon Parish near Leesville, Louisiana, Fort Polk consists of about 100,000 acres, mostly in the Kisatchie National Forest. Fort Polk proudly serves as a training post for the brave soldiers preparing to fight our nation's wars. The post has grown over the years into a military and social destination, serving every possible need of modern military personnel. Welcome to Fort Polk!