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 Today's number is 5.
That's the number of contracts that have been awarded in the last month for construction projects in support of growth on Fort Benning related to the move of the Armor School from Fort Knox, Ky.
The five contracts, valued at nearly $131,400,000, include a trainee barracks with a dining facility, two battalion dining facilities, two training areas, one road and one anti-armor range.
Of the $3.5 billion allotted for BRAC projects on Fort Benning, more than half has been awarded. On average, 2,000 contractors are working on the installation each day to meet the Sept. 15, 2011, deadline for the arrival of the Armor School, which will be located in Harmony Church. | |
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Photo credit CPT Kamil Sztalkoper
 | Fort Benning is about to bid farewell to the 11th Infantry Regiment's 1st Battalion.
The unit is being inactivated because the Army has eliminated its primary mission: conducting the six-week Basic Officer Leader Course II, said LTC David Bottcher, the battalion commander. A ceremony is set for 10 a.m. March 23 at Stilwell Field on Main Post.
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Photo credit C. Todd Lopez
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Brundage, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Paula L. Lebov work together during the first official "master resilience training" program Nov. 8-19, in Philadelphia, Pa. The training is part of the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program and was developed from the University of Pennsylvania's resilience program.
 | The deadline is approaching for Soldiers to complete the Global Assessment Tool, part of a new Army-wide holistic initiative focused on building resilience: Comprehensive Soldier Fitness.
By May 31, commanders must ensure all Soldiers have completed the mandatory, confidential 240-question survey, Army officials said.
Incorporating physical, emotional, social, family and spiritual strength, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness was created to enhance performance and build Soldiers' resilience. The Global Assessment Tool, or GAT, helps work toward resilient Soldiers by forcing them to take a closer look at their emotional health, and what can be improved on.
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Photo Credit: Sgt. Cody Harding, USDS Public Affairs. The shaykh of the Katawi Tribe places the yashmagh on Lt. Col. Mike Bush in a formal ceremony March 2, 2010. The highly-inclusive honor is usually kept within the tribe, and formal ceremonies to present the "yashmagh" head covering and "agal" - the black wool headband - to 'outsiders' are rare.
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Throughout the history of the U.S. military, troops have been honored with awards and commendations for their service, especially for the times they have gone beyond what was required of them.
Tribes in Iraq also have a long tradition of honoring those they feel are deserving of recognition.
The "yashmagh," the traditional head covering of Arabic tribesmen, and the black wool "agal" headband are given to the members of a tribe as a symbol of trust and honor. The highly-inclusive distinction is usually kept within the tribe, and formal ceremonies to present the agal and yashmagh to "outsiders" are rare.
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Photo credit Tiffany Nabors, The Bayonet Maj. Douglas Hoover, the Maneuver Center of Excellence Family Life chaplain, exits the 34-foot training tower for the first time during ground week in Airborne School on Fort Benning, Ga.
 | The 453 students in C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, exited the 34-foot training tower twice as many times as the normal requirement March 3.The change is one of several resulting from the new T-11 parachute system integration at the U.S. Army Airborne School. The new parachute replaces the T-10 system that has been in use since the 1950s and will be phased out over the next 15 years, said 1st Sgt. Christopher Goodrow, C Co., 1st Bn., 507th PIR.
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Photo credit Courtesy of PEO Soldier. The new Lightweight Protective Hood (LPH) can save Soldiers from severe, disfiguring, even life-threatening burns to the face, ears, and neck. With reduced bulk and heat retention, the LPH has proven its usefulness in combat operations since it was first fielded in 2009.
 | For an item weighing only three ounces, the Army's Light Weight Performance Hood (LPH) is a key piece of gear. It can save Soldiers from severe, disfiguring, even life-threatening burns to the face, ears, and neck.
The LPH was designed for all Soldiers in a configuration that would be acceptable to Soldiers. When worn with a fire-resistant uniform, the hood greatly reduces the threat of a burn injury.
The LPH, which replaces the Anti-Flash Hood in order to reduce bulk and heat retention, has proven its usefulness in combat operations since it was first fielded in 2009, at a rate of two for each deploying Soldier. "The hood is made of a fire-resistant, no-melt, no-drip material for the Soldier's head and face that provides protection from flash flames and thermal threats," explained CSM Bernard McPherson, Command Sergeant Major at Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier.
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Courtesy photo. Dorothy Hunter Davis poses for a photo in her Women's Army Corps uniform.
 | "It was one of the coldest Decembers on record for Cincinnati in 1943. Money was tight, we were at war, and I was needed at home," said Dorothy Hunter Davis, one of the first African-American women to enlist in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
She had just finished her freshman year at Wilberforce University when she applied for a position in the secretarial pool at The Kroger Company headquarters.
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Photo credit Courtesy photo. Panchito, a fully restored B-25 Mitchell Bomber, is one of many vintage aircraft joining the Thunder in the Valley Air Show March 20-21. Panchito is sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans.
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The 13th annual Thunder in the Valley Air Show is coming to the Columbus Metropolitan Airport March 20-21.
The show will feature aerial performances, airplane and helicopter rides and a children's carnival. Military and civilian aircraft, vintage WWII aircraft and Infantry vehicles and weapons will be on display.
Fort Benning's command exhibition parachute demonstration team, Silver Wings, is on tap to open the show with a skydiving performance. Other featured acts include Team Chaos Extreme Air Shows, Flash Fire Jet Truck, Bearfeet Aerobatics, Gary Ward Air Shows, Paradise Aerobatics and the Tiger Flight Formation Flight Team.
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Photo credit Kristin Molinaro, The Bayonet. A work crew puts the finishing touches on the concession stand and pavilions at the new youth recreation complex Tuesday in preparation for the grand opening Saturday.
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Nearly seven months after breaking ground on Blue, Green and French fields along 1st Division Road, renovations have been completed on a youth recreation complex, walking trail and a second dog park for Fort Benning families.
The Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation will kick off festivities at the complex with a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday that will include inflatables, Frisbee dog demonstrations and hot-air balloon rides, weather permitting.
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The Fort Benning Army Substance Abuse Program tested a new online version of PRIME For Life, the drug and alcohol intervention program used for high-risk Soldiers.
Prevention coordinator Oskar Schlomer said Fort Benning was chosen for the test run because of the center's experience with the "live" class, which he currently teaches twice a month to self-referred and command-referred Soldiers.
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The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Senior Leader Development Program (SLD) is developing a structured and formal mentoring program for its civilian leaders, according to Ellen Helmerson, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1/4. In addition to one-on-one mentoring, the program includes content-driven discussion guides and interactive webinars and seminars targeted at developing this next generation of Army civilian leadership.
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Benning XTRA
Check out two housing-related editions of Benning Xtra, Fort Benning TV's new interview show.
101 Resident Utilities: Residents in new family housing will now be responsible for managing their utility usage. Col. Tom Macdonald, Fort Benning Garrison Commander explains the transformation process.
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101 Housing Liaison: Nina Saeli is the Fort Benning Military Housing Liaison. Her job is to ask as an "honest broker", between Pinnacle, the installations family housing manager, and the Army. Her purpose is to assist Soldiers with various situations and circumstances that may arise related to on post family housing.
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Tax Center FAQS
1. What will the Tax Center do?
Help you prepare your taxes, then file them electronically.
2. Who can use the Tax Center?
All military ID cardholders.
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4. Who works at the Tax Center?
Soldiers and civilians trained under the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Inside Brown Hall, Building 328, 7250 Ingersoll St. (across from Burger King).
9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, except Thursday, when it's open 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
7. How can I get in touch?
Call 706-545-4267. |
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The To-Do List - Provided BY MWR
Join BOSS for a day trip to the Wild Animal Safari at Pine Mountain, Ga. on March 19. The $15 fee covers roundtrip transportation, admission into the park, lunch, animal food and transportation through the park. Registration must be made no later than March 5 at the Kelley Hill Rec Center or through BOSS representatives. For more information call 706-544-1411.
Smith Fitness Center is holding a free three-hour "Fitness-a-thon" on March 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Several different classes will be showcased. The event is open to all military ID-cardholders. For more information call 706-527-2393.
Experts from Martin Army Community Hospital will teach preschoolers how to take good care of their eyes at Sayers Memorial Library on March 23 at 11 a.m. This event is open to all interested participants. For more information visit www.benningmwr.com and follow the library link.
The teen 3-on-3 basketball tournament originally scheduled for March 5 has been rescheduled to March 26 at the Smith Fitness Center from 6 p.m. to midnight. In addition to the 3-on-3, there will be a half court contest, texting, contest, rap contest and lots of other activities for non-basketball players. PLUS one lucky teen will win a big-screen TV. Teens can sign up at the Youth Sports gym in Bldg. 1055 or call 706-545-3540 for more information.
Reserve your free spot at the Kings Pond Campout on March 27 and 28 and enjoy camping, canoeing, volleyball, storytelling around the campfire and many other activities. Camping supplies are available at Outdoor Recreation for very reasonable rates. Reservations are required by March 26.
For reservations or more information call 706-545-7978.
Keep your golf game sharp through the winter months with a Fort Benning Golf Course 'stimulus deal.' Every Mon. through Thurs. golfers can play 18 holes for $20 with a cart or $12 for 9 holes with a cart. All green fees are half price on Fri. for active duty Soldiers. For more details or to reserve a tee time call 706-687-1940.
It may be winter but it's time to start training now for the annual Reverse Sprint Triathlon on June 5. This race consists of a 5K run, 20K bike ride and a 550M swim and is open to individuals, teams and Families. For more information call 706-545-4388. |
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