 Myfoxspokane.com | After 162 years, Army leaves Vancouver< br />Seattle Post Intelligencer VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) â€" An era ended at midnight Wednesday when military operations ceased at Vancouver Barracks. After 162 years as a US Army base during some defining periods of American history, the barracks site is preparing for a new role. ... Army to leave Vancouver Barracks after 162 years |