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In the wake of the earthquake that devastated the country of Haiti on Jan. 12, U.S. Southern Command is coordinating the Department of Defense relief efforts.
This link contains stories involving the U.S. Army as well as links to other players within DoD and the government at large.
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 The Fort Benning Tax Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday in its new building, Building 328 on Ingersoll, to kick off the 2010 tax season.
Tax attorney CPT Caitlin Chiaramonte said the Tax Center helped more than 6,000 people last year, which equated to more than $610,000 in saved preparation fees. Soldiers at the Tax Center have trained since November and are prepared for the season, Chiaramonte said. ______________________________________________
Infantry Soldiers tackle urban operations training
 Facing probable deployments to Afghanistan or Iraq in the next year, Infantry Soldiers wrapping up one station unit training on Sand Hill got their first exposure to urban warfare Friday.
The group from F Company, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, spent time clearing rooms, securing courtyards and moving between buildings at Malone MOUT, a training complex set up to sharpen military operations on urban terrain.
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Walk through history's Last 100 Yards
 Vince Little, The Bayonet -
I'm all about paying tribute to freedom, particularly those individuals willing to give their lives defending it. No one does it better than the National Infantry Museum.
A visit to the 190,000-square-foot facility makes for a somber, yet powerful journey back in time - punctuated by chilling sound effects, interactive features, artifacts and videos documenting the triumphs and hardships of American Soldiers in battle over the past three centuries. From LTC Alexander Hamilton's bayonet-wielding Infantrymen in Yorktown, Va., to today's operations in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan, their experiences are chronicled in remarkable detail.
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 The size of the 926th Preventive Medicine Detachment stands in stark contrast to the magnitude of its mission.
The 11-member unit provides sanitary inspections, epidemiological support, industrial hygiene and air, water and soil sampling for units downrange spread across large battle spaces. The unit returned from a yearlong deployment to Iraq in October 2008 and, in February, will be heading back.
"We are small but mighty," said 1SG Jennifer Bohanon.
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 Soldiers and others can now read the latest Army news on their iPhones, thanks to a new application created by the team that developed the Army's Web site, www.Army.mil.
The new iPhone application was launched in December, and is available for free from the iTunes application store or by visiting the Army.Mil Mobile site.
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The Muscogee County School District and Columbus Police are urging parents to be cautious and teach their children about "Stranger Danger."
According to a Directorate of Emergency Services memo, the warning was prompted by an investigation into the attempted abduction of a Lonnie Jackson Academy student Friday walking near Goodwin and Wright Drive off Buena Vista Road in Columbus.
"Stranger Danger" is the catchphrase associated with teaching children the risks they may face from people they don't know.
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 Children in elementary and middle schools across the country play dodgeball at recess and in gym class. Now, grown-ups can too, in Columbus.
Ever since the comedy, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, debuted in 2004, starring Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller, the sport has become popular, said Jeff Gonos, who runs the dodgeball league and is founder of Beyond the Game, a social and sports club in Columbus, which offers flag football and whiffle ball.
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"Michael Jordan to the Max" Comes to the IMAX
 You don't have to be a basketball fan to be thrilled by the new movie showing at the Patriot Park IMAX. "Michael Jordan to the Max" is a larger- than- life tribute to the most spectacular athlete of this century.
The film documents the real-life story of Michael Jordan on the National Infantry Museum's 5-story high, 70-foot wide screen. The audience is transported through the drama and excitement of Jordan's career on and off the basketball court over two decades as well as his gravity-defying acrobatics and athleticism.
The film is an inspirational story, focused not just on one man but on the values that also mark the soldier: working hard for a goal, dealing with failure and team work. An activity guide for schools not only ties Jordan's and the Infantry's values into classroom curriculum but also has other lesson plans such as the physics of a slam dunk.
"Michael Jordan to the Max" is only showing for a limited time so check www.nationalifantrymuseum.com for show times or call the box office at 706-685-5800. For military, the tickets are $9.00 for adults and $8.00 for children.
MORE MEMORIAL PAVERS DEDICATED
New commemorative pavers are being dedicated at The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center today. The 550 granite bricks, honoring Soldiers, their wives, mothers, fathers, siblings and children have been placed along the 20-foot wide, flag-lined Heritage Walk. Nearly 500 people who purchased pavers since the last installation have been invited to the 11:00 am ceremony on January18th.
Each of the new engraved stones has a story. Among them: the 29 pavers purchased by Columbus orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carl Savory to honor each of his West Point classmates who were killed in action. Another paver honors the recently deceased "devoted Army wife" of former Infantryman and Secretary of the Army Howard 'Bo' Callaway.
The 4×8 pavers are custom engraved to honor anyone, whether associated with the military or not. Proceeds support the operation of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. A miniature replica comes with each purchase. Click here to download a printable order form. |
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You can watch Fort Benning Television at Fort Benning on Windjammer cable channel 4.
The Benning Report can be also be seen on Columbus Consolidated Government Access Television (CCG-TV) channels at 6:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., 7 days a week.
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Knology - Channel 17 MediaCom - Channel 21. In Alabama watch the Benning Report on Troy University Television, Thursday & Friday evenings. To contact Fort Benning TV, email us at BENN.PAO@us.army.mil |
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DFMWR Events
The Army Community Service holds a Newcomers Orientation and Bus Tour on Jan. 22 at the Benning Conference Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Soldiers, Families and Civilians new to the Fort Benning and Columbus, Ga., area. This free program also provides child care at no charge but reservations are required. For more information call 706-545-4485.
All Fort Benning teens are invited to take a free college road trip to Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala., on Jan. 29 for a tour of the campus. Register by calling 706-626-0388.
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers holds the monthly BOSS installation meeting on Jan. 27 at the Kelley Hill Recreation Center, Building 9079, at 2 p.m. All BOSS MSC representatives are required to attend or send an alternate to the event. Fort Benning strongly supports BOSS and allows all Soldiers who volunteer for BOSS activities, the time to participate in these events. BOSS events are open to all interested people, military or civilian. For more information about BOSS call 706-544-1411.
The next CG Golf Scramble is Jan. 28 at the Fort Benning Golf Course, with a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $30 if paid by the day before the event or $35 the day of the event, and includes cart, green fees, two mulligans, food and prizes. Stop by the Fort Benning Golf Course to register or call 706-687-1940 for more information.
Registration for youth soccer is going on now through Jan. 29 at the CYSS Registration office in Bldg. 104 on Marchant Ave. Open to youth 3 to 11 years old, participants must have an up-to-date sports physical. For more information call 706-545-2079.
There's no cover charge to listen to live Latin music from Grupo Candela at the Benning Brew Pub on Jan. 30. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information call 706-687-1233.
Join the free paintball battle action in the Woodlands off Dixie Rd. on Feb. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. Paintball equipment and supplies are available at Outdoor Recreation. For more information call 706-545-9636.
All Fort Benning teens are encouraged to attend the Teen Town Hall meeting on Feb. 11 at Youth Services, Bldg. 1056 at 5:30 p.m. This is your chance for your voice to be heard about the issues and programs that concern you! For more information call 706-545-3070.
Critically acclaimed R&B artist Leigh Jones and award-winning hip hop group Animate Objects perform a free concert on Feb. 13 at Wetherby Field. This I. A.M. Strong Tour is open to everyone in the tri-city community. Brought to you by the US Army, there is no ID check to attend this concert. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. For detailed driving directions to Wetherby Field click on the maps link at www.benningmwr.com.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special gourmet brunch at the Benning Conference Center on Feb. 14. The cost is $14.95 per person. Children 6 to 12 are half price and children 5 and under eat for free. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and reservations are requested. For more information call 706-682-0640.
Tryouts for the Fort Benning youth baseball teams will be held Feb. 16 to 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sports Complex. All CYSS members 8 to 14 years old are welcome to try out. For more information call 706-545-1853.
The Uchee Creek Archery Club is holding a Pro/Am archery shoot March 5 through 7 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Uchee Creek Activity Center. Interested archery competitors can register at usaarchery.com. The event is open to the public and there is no cover charge to observe the competition. For more information call 706-681-6995.
Reserve your spot at the Women's Conference on March 10 by signing up at the early registration kiosk at the Main PX on Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited and the cost is $20. Free childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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