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From the Top
September 25, 2009
It was a pleasure to host the 2009 Infantry Warfighting Conference. It was a great success for a number of reasons. We had more than 1,300 registered attendees - including 60 general and flag officers - 1,200 students who participated each day, and nearly 300 industry partners representing companies from all over the world. Overall, a tremendous turnout!
This conference is vital to the welfare of our nation because it allows us to focus on critical issues that impact not only the Infantry, but the whole Army. It is paramount that we continue to share battle-proven techniques and future capabilities with our brothers in arms.
This conference would not have been possible without all of the units, organizations and directorates working together as a team. To the U.S. Army Infantry Center staff, Fort Benning Garrison, and the commanders and Soldiers of the 192nd, 197th, 198th, 199th, and the Ranger Training Brigade, thank you for doing an exemplary job in planning and executing this year's conference.
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Major General Michael Ferriter
Fort Benning Commanding General |
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| Coverage from the 2009 Infantry Warfighters Conference held at the Columbus Iron Works.
Sept. 21-23
Petraeus draws 'big picture' for Soldiers at Infantry conference
At the Infantry Warfighting Conference Tuesday, Gen. David Petraeus walked nearly 2,000 Soldiers through "the big picture," in respect to counterinsurgency operations in the region that constitutes the United States Central Command, the smallest but most volatile of the six U.S. geographic combatant commands.
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Leaders discuss future of Infantry, Armor
Milano and Ferriter opened the annual Infantry Warfighting Conference at the Trade Center in Columbus, Ga., just down the road from Fort Benning, where top Army leaders have been meeting every year for more than half a century.
 Soldier feedback vital to latest technologies
"Meeting the needs of Soldiers in the fight is the top priority for senior Army leaders, but understanding those needs requires two-way communication," said Donald Sando.
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A cookie-cutter approach to helping Afghan forces take back control of their country is not what the people of Afghanistan need, said Lt. Gen. William Caldwell, addressing thousands of Soldiers Tuesday, at the 2009 Infantry Warfighting Conference in Columbus, Ga.
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Gen. Charles Campbell, Commander General of U.S. Army Forces Command, discussed the two "great epiphanies" of the Army after the Iraq War during day two of the Infantry Warfighting Conference.
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The former State Department coordinator for counterterrorism discussed lingering challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan Wednesday, saying it's important not to abandon political and security objectives in order to avoid a similar fate that occurred in post-Vietnam.
Pictures, videos and presentations are also available from the
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The video for the 2009 Infantry Warfighting Conference was a big hit. Watch it to see why. Oh, and turn up your speakers.
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Mothers of fallen servicemembers began calling themselves "Gold Star Mothers" during the First World War, but the sorrowful bond they share reaches back to every woman who has lost a son or daughter in uniform since our nation's revolution. The Army cherishes the mothers of its Soldiers as bedrocks of support and comfort, and honors the mothers of its fallen as resilient legacies of their children's service. The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936.
This year, the Army joins the nation on September 27th in recognizing the sacrifice and strength of its Gold Star Mothers.
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Maneuver News 
Please visit the Maneuver Center of Excellence Website where you'll find information on Fort Benning's continuing transition to the Maneuver Center of Excellence and the impacts on our local communities.
Explore the links for information on MCOE Background, Fort Benning and the local Chattahoochee Valley area, schools, construction, housing and much more, and if you have any questions, please contact us.
The next MCOE Community Update is Oct. 6th, 3 p.m. at the National Infantry Museum.
Fort Benning Officially becomes the MCOE Oct. 1st. Please call Bridgett Siter at 706-545-6169, or email her bridgett.siter@us.army.mil for more information. |
You've earned it, go have some fun
MWR Outdoor Recreation Activities & Events
Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:30pm at Wetherby Field
5K Shuffle Run
Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:00am at Doughboy Stadium
Join us on a free 5K run through main post! The 5K Shuffle Run will start at Doughboy Stadium at 8am on Saturday, September 26. Please be present by 7:45am - free gifts will be given to the first 100 participants to arrive. Call us for more information!
Personal Watercraft and Boater Safety Course
Sat, Sep 26, 2009 from 9:00am - 3:30pm at TBD
Training is conducted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. There is a maximum of 24 people allowed for the class. Sign up by calling us or stopping by Building 1707 Gillespie Street.
Latino Night at the Brew Pub Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 10:00pm at Benning Brew Pub
Live Band, Dancing, (706) 687-1233
2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show
Oct. 2: Come out and enjoy a night of musical entertainment at the 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show on October 2 at Wetherby Field. Admissions is free and complimentary light refreshments will be provided to attendees. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The show starts at 8pm, so don't be late!
Oct. 16-18: Enjoy everything German during our three-day Oktoberfest event on October 16, 17 & 18 at the Uchee Creek Activity Center! The event will begin at 4pm on October 16 with the ceremonial keg tapping. Admission is free and the general public is invited to attend. Come out for authentic German food and imported German beer, German music and entertainment, children's activities, dog competitions, traditional germany sports & games and more!
All upcoming events are posted on the MWR 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. |
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Please click here to see some Family submitted photos of the next generation of American Heroes. |
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