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Welcome to another edition of the Benning E-Newsletter, Tip of the Bayonet. This forum is a space to communicate information that is relevant to our Soldiers, Families, civilian workforce and local communities. We want to know, well, what you want to know. Click here to send us an email with ideas or information you would like to see in this newsletter.
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From The Top
The Army Family Covenant is more than a document. It's a commitment, and I believe it is important every now and then to come together to reaffirm our convictions that the heart and soul and strength of our Army is our families. And to renew our promise to those families.
We make it a priority to enhance the quality of life of our Soldiers and their families. That alone is a remarkable thing, unique to our American military. America's strength is its Army. The Army's strength is its Soldiers. And the Soldiers' strength is their families. It's no stretch to say the strength of America depends on the strength, the well-being and resilience of our Army families. Today we pledge to take care of our families, to continue to improve healthcare for them, to provide them with affordable, comfortable, contemporary housing communities with amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. We pledge to make available to them many, many opportunities to develop their professional skills through educational and employment programs. We pledge to take care of the youngest members of the Fort Benning family, our children. This is perhaps the most enjoyable part of our job. We will continue to explore new and exciting opportunities for our children through Youth Services programs, sports and outdoor recreation.
Follow Me!
Michael Ferriter
Major General, U.S. Army Commanding General |
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Maneuver News 
Bridgett Siter
MCOE Public Affairs
When Soldiers on the Maneuver Center TDA don new shoulder insignia during the MCOE activation ceremony Oct. 1, it will be a newer version of the MCOE patch introduced in February 2008. Fort Benning's chief of staff, COL. Chuck Durr, made the announcement earlier this week.
The new octagonal design, approved by the Army Institute of Heraldry and the Army G1, replaces the spear-shaped patch that was often perceived as an upside-down Follow Me patch. The interior design remains the same.
The MCOE shoulder insignia, motto and crest were designed from a compilation of suggestions submitted during a 2007 Armywide design contest, of sorts.
A spokesman for AAFES said the new patch will be available in stores in about 90 days.
For more MCOE information, call 706-545-6169 or visit:
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 Fort Benning enters the blogosphere
Fort Benning proudly invites everyone to visit the Official Blog of Fort Benning and the United States Army Infantry Center and School.
Over the past few years we've seen how blogs and other forms of social media have grown in popularity. Fort Benning has established these tools to help people communicate and stay in touch. We will tell the Fort Benning story via the platforms our Soldiers and young Americans prefer.
The blog is a place for anyone interested in learning more about Fort Benning, and it is my hope that you will join us and contribute to the discussions. You will learn more about our progress as we train great Soldiers, develop leaders and transform Fort Benning into the Maneuver Center of Excellence.
Whether you're a Soldier, Army civilian, contractor, member of the Army Family, or just an interested citizen, the blog is your forum to share your thoughts and provide us with feedback.
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| Freedom Walk
Patriot Day
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.
Operation Homefront hosted the third annual Freedom Walk on Fort Benning. The event brought together Soldiers, Army Families and community members as they walked around Steward-Watson Field to renew their commitment to the cause freedom on this solemn anniversary. |
 On The Web
Retired Col. Rick Rescorla, a Vietnam veteran who died during the terrorist attacks on 9/11, will be honored with the unveiling of a bronze statue at 11 a.m. on Sept. 17, at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. more
CPT Jason Tebedo has experienced at least half the pain of a triathlon. He'll face the full brunt next month. more
A stuffed animal for a toddler, a new bike for a teenager, a board game for the family - that's what Santa's Castle does, said Tiffani Cunningham, publicity coordinator for Santa's Castle. more
Pentagon civilians reflect on 9/11 at year-old memorial
On the eve of the eight-year anniversary of 9/11, Pentagon employees who witnessed that tragedy first-hand took time to reflect from inside the memorial built to commemorate that day. more
Army expects H1N1 vaccine in October
Soldiers and families can expect to get two flu shots this year. more
The Army wants Soldiers to develop the attributes that will allow them toanticipate changes on the battlefields in Afghanistan and Iraq, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's commanding general said. more
Post cable company vows better service
Technicians with Windjammer Cable, including the company's top regional engineer, arrived on post Tuesday to assess the amplifiers on Fort Benning that control the signal quality received on the installation. more
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You've earned it, go have some fun
MWR Outdoor Recreation Activities & Events
Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:30pm at Wetherby Field
All upcoming events are posted on the web calendar, where you can find additional information such as a descriptions, locations, times, and contact details. For more information, feel free to send MWR an e-mail or call 706-545-7978. |
The week on the Benning Report
- Preparing for the H1N1
- AFAP call for submissions
- Combined Federal Campaign Kick Off
- GEN Dempsey on TRADOC IET Conference
- Nee SAS building
- WTC Combatives Tournament
- Live Fire: WTC Pathfinder course
- Operation Homefront
- All Army Softball trials
- Seeing Triple
- Midnight Run
- NASCAR comes to Fort Benning
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 Need a Job?
The Army knows that employment is one of the most significant issues for military families. The goal of the ACS Employment Readiness Program is to assist families with the challenges associated with the job search, particularly as they are impacted by the Army's mobile lifestyle.
Click here to view jobs in the Fort Benning & Columbus region, as well as a list of openings outside the area.
Click here to view job openings for teens in the area, as well as volunteer and scholarship information.
Register now for upcoming job fair on post
SEPT 24: The civilianjobs.com expo will be at the Benning Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Companies and industries represented will include aviation, health care, law enforcement, logistics, maintenance, management, engineering and sales.
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Upcoming Fort Benning Events
Iron and Steel Ceremony at the National Infantry Museum
SEPT 17: A piece of steel from the World Trade Center will be transported more than 1000 miles from New York City to Fort Benning by firemen, members of the military and law enforcement, veterans and citizens. The motorcycle run will begin Sept. 12 and the steel will be placed next to the Rick Rescorla Memorial at the National Infantry Museum during a ceremony Sept. 17.
Please click here for more information.
The fifth U.S. Army Combatives Championship
SEPT 18-20: The fifth U.S. Army Combatives Championship will be conducted at Fort Benning's Smith Fitness Center on Dixie Road Sept. 18-20. Modern Combatives is a functional mixed martial art form combining Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, clinch hitting, takedowns and ground-fighting techniques. Combative also employs techniques borrowed from judo, kick boxing and Greco-roman wrestling.
SEPT 18-19: Ranger Joe's is sponsoring a two-day stress management program aimed at helping Soldiers, civilians and families of deployed service members tackle trauma. more
2009 Infantry Warfighters Conference
SEPT 21-23: The theme for this years' conference is: "Training Leaders for Full Spectrum Operations." The conference will be located at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center (Historic Iron Works) Sept 21-23.
The Infantry Warfighting Conference 2009 will feature Army leaders with recent combat experience, giving their insights on counterinsurgency operations. The aim of the conference is to identify the tactics, techniques and procedures leaders are employing that are working that are working well in the COIN environment.
Please click here for agenda, registration and other conference information.
SEPT 25: More than 60 newly promoted sergeants and appointed corporals are expected to take part in the U.S. Army Infantry Center's NCO Induction Ceremony Sept. 25 at the Benning Conference Center. more |
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