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The Fort Benning Equal Opportunity Office is hosting a Women's History Month Celebration luncheon at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17 in the Benning Conference Center. For more information, call 706-544-9026.
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AMU will host rifle matches
Feb. 22-24 at Easley Range. Military assigned or attending school on Fort Benning are eligible. Army ROTC cadets or cadre from Georgia or Alabama colleges are also eligible. There is no cost and ammunition is provided. Visit www.usamu.com or e-mail michael.behnke@usaac.army.mil for more info.
The Recruit Military Opportunity Expo is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at Turner Field in Atlanta. This is a free employment, entrepreneurship, and educational opportunity event geared toward veterans and personnel transitioning from active duty, Reserves, Guard, and military spouses. For more information, visit www.recruitmilitary.com or call 513-683-5020.
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From the Top
This week, February 16 to be exact, will mark 100 days since I took command here. I want to say that Patti and I absolutely love being part of this world-class community.
From our great Soldiers, families and civilians that we have working here, to the unbelievable relationships we enjoy with our partners in the Chattahoochee Valley Region - Fort Benning is the place to be.
Each day, I get the opportunity to meet with tremendous Soldiers and leaders who are leaning forward in their efforts to train and prepare the Army for the current and future fight.
It is critical we get it right, as we work toward developing future requirements for the individual Soldier and the Maneuver Force.
At the same time, we're doing a great job, and need to continue, in our efforts to provide a world-class quality of life for our Soldiers and Army Families.
If you are headed our way, we are looking forward to you joining the team. If you are coming to Fort Benning for training, I encourage you to bring your motivation; you are going to get the best training in the world here!
One Force, One Fight!
Robert B. Brown
Major General, U.S. Army
Commanding General
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2011 Reconnaissance Summit The 1st annual Reconnaissance Summit is April 6 - 8 at the Columbus, Georgia Convention and Trade Center (Ironworks), located at 801 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901. This year's summit will focus on professional discussion on future reconnaissance capabilities to define a strategy for the future. Briefings from senior leaders will shape the discussion, leading to break out sessions divided into Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Stryker Brigade Combat Team and Battlefield Surveillance Brigade working groups facilitated by an hour long VBS2 vignette and the opportunity to discuss each reconnaissance formation. The summit will again include a variety of vendors displaying the latest Reconnaissance and Surveillance technologies, and will include several social events. The Armor and Cavalry Association will also conduct a breakfast meeting on Friday, 8 April, 2011. The culminating event will be an out-brief to the TRADOC Commanding General in the afternoon of 8 April. The Reconnaissance Summit will be held. For more information go to http://www.benning.army.mil/armor/reconsummit/ |
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926th completes third deployment
For a returning Fort Benning unit, Valentine's Day was full of love.
Soldiers with the 926th Medical Detachment (Preventive Medicine) arrived Sunday at Lawson Army Airfield, returning from a yearlong deployment in time to celebrate the romance holiday with their families.
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Benning upgrading range with tank trails
Several range access roads and dirt trails on Fort Benning are closed as engineers upgrade and convert them to gravel tank trails. Nearly 60 miles of tank trails are being upgraded in the installation's northeast quadrant beginning near Malone 12 and stretching north about 7.5 miles, said Tom O'Buckley, project engineer with the Fort Benning office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District.
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Hundreds take aim at Expert Infantryman Badge
Hundreds of Soldiers from units across Fort Benning are taking aim at the Expert Infantryman Badge this week.
A total of 567 candidates began the hunt, but Monday's Army physical fitness test and day and night land-navigation courses were expected to cut into the pool.
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Unmanned aerial vehicle sees all in battle
At first glance, the small unmanned aerial vehicle looks as harmless as a remote-control airplane buzzing around a city park.
But the "Raven" is a real heavyweight on the battlefield, instructors said.
E Company, 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, will wrap up another Raven Operators Course on Thursday at Lee Field, a training area in the outskirts of Sand Hill.
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Gallagher named MMA Soldier of the Year
Sitting down to share a meal of their native culture was how six Saudi Arabian students attending the Maneuver Captains Career Course showed their appreciation Thursday, for what their peers, instructors, sponsors and leaders did for them during their stay at Fort Benning. "We invited the (commanding general) to prove our strong relationship between Saudi Arabia and America," Capt. Trad Alshaalan said. ______________________________________
Army drafting new regulation for WTUs
 WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 10, 2011) -- The Warrior Transition Command is developing a consolidated regulation that will provide complete oversight and guidance for its 29 units across the Army.
The new regulation was one of the recommendations of a 158-page Inspector General report concerning the Warrior Transition Units that WTC Commander Brig. Gen. Darryl Williams spoke to reporters about Jan. 25, at the Pentagon.
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President's budget request includes $671 billion for defense
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's fiscal 2012 defense budget request continues the department's reform agenda, but protects personnel and family programs, Pentagon officials said.
Overall, the Defense Department budget is declining, with funding for overseas contingency operations dropping by $41.5 billion, due mainly to military operations winding down in Iraq, officials said.
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AUSA and ARCIC announce 2011 Writing Contest
The Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC) is seeking to identify, discuss and influence the outcome of significant defense issues that affect the U.S. Army. To allow for more direct participation in the public debate of defense-related issues, ARCIC and AUSA are once again co-sponsoring a writing contest. The submission of quality manuscripts is encouraged. The theme is "Capabilities Needed for the Army Future Force, 2025 & Beyond". Papers must be original, unpublished and between 5,000 and 10,000 words, with a one-page synopsis and biography of the author. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2011. A cash prize of $1,000 will be paid to the winner, and all papers will be submitted to AUSA's Institute of Land Warfare for possible publication.
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Mobile apps supplying Soldiers with training
FORT LEE, Va. -- Today's Soldier is tech savvy, uses state-of-the-art equipment to quickly and safely accomplish a mission, and can multitask with efficiency. To capitalize on these talents, the Army is conducting a pilot program that could potentially change the training environment.
Instructors and advanced students of the Unit Supply Specialist (92Y) course are using mobile devices, with tailored applications, to give students a platform where they can continue learning even after leaving the classroom.
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GAT results to soon include fitness scoreWASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 11, 2011) -- A Soldier's physical fitness numbers will soon be included as part of results given after taking the online "Global Assessment Tool." The GAT is the part of the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, or CSF, program that now measures a Soldier's fitness in four of the five dimensions that the CSF program focuses on: emotional, social, family and spiritual. "In the next few months it will also give you a physical score, because we are linking it with your PT test scores and your Public Health Command health assessment," said Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum, director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, during a media event Feb. 10, at the Pentagon. The fifth aspect of fitness measured by CSF is the physical dimension. more
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Army amputee running on inspiration
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 WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 11, 2010) -- Johnathan Holsey is a runner. The warrant officer stationed at Fort Gilliem, Ga., keeps fit for military duty -- often logging two to three miles per day, but with one caveat; Holsey has a prosthetic leg. Assigned to the 3rd Military Police Group as a human resources technician, the 14-year Army veteran hasn't let his injury hold him back. Contrarily, he said being injured has spurred him to do things he never attempted before -- like running a half-marathon. more
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The 2011 Best Ranger Competition is coming soon! April 15-18
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The three-day competition will challenge the two-man Ranger teams in events that will test their physical conditioning, Ranger skills and team strategies. The events are purposely scheduled back-to-back and around the clock from the start of the competition to the finish line.
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Faces of BRAC
Gayle Rosalez is an ammunition and explosives supervisor with the Directorate of Training Sustainment (DOTS). The 30-year experienced ammunition specialist and U.S. Army veteran supervises an ammunition supply team that supports combined arms live-fire exercises at Fort Benning. DOTS acts as the middle people between units and persons pushing out the equipment and ensures enough equipment is available.
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Taking care of the best military community in the Army!
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Newcomers Orientation MWR's Army Community Service continues to host weekly Newcomers Orientations at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Patch hall, Building 7. Free child care is provided with registration. Call 706-545-0403. Fishing Tournaments Uchee Creek continues to offer monthly fishing tournaments with cash prizes and boat rental discounts for active duty Soldiers. The next tournament is scheduled for Feb. 19. For more information, go to http://uchee.benningmwr.com/ or call 706-685-3060 ext 200, 201 or 202. Family Bowling Days every Sunday Every Sunday in February is Family Day at the Main Mall Bowling Center, next to the commissary on Marne Road. From 1-5pm, pay $40 for two games of bowling, four shoe rentals, and a meal for four. Add $10 for each additional family member. Playground special Sweet deal! During the whole month of February, we're offering two-for-one indoor playground specials Monday through Friday at the Family Entertainment Center. Bring a friend for free! For more information, call 706-545-4272. Mardi Gras Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Benning Brew Pub. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Includes an "in the spirit" costume contest, the crowning of a king and queen, limbo, free spicy jambalaya and drink specials. The Benning Brew Pub is located in Building 2784, Sightseeing Road, next to El Zapatas. Paintball MWR's Outdoor Recreation will host Paintball in the Woodlands Feb. 18. This event is free, and ODR offers equipment for rent or purchase. For more information, call 706-545-7978. CG Golf Scramble Putt up or shut up! Test your game against the commanding general in the CG's Golf Scramble February 24 at the Fort Benning Golf Course. $30 in advance, $35 on game day. Call 706-687-1940. Disc Golf Tournament ODR will host its first Disc Golf tournament at 10:30 a.m. Feb 12 at Russ Pond for ages 15 and older. There is a $10 entry fee. Prizes will be awarded. To register, call 706-545-9636. King Pond Treasure Hunt Take the family on a treasure hunt! ODR will host geocaching at Kings Pond Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. We will provide the treasure and the GPS. This event is free. Main Mall Bowling Center Family Day Every Sunday in February is Family Day at the Main Mall Bowling Center, next to the commissary on Marne Road. From 1-5pm, pay $40 for two games of bowling, four shoe rentals, and a meal for four. Add $10 for each additional family member. Valentine's Day Brunch Join us for the Valentine's Brunch, 10am-1:30pm, Feb 13, at the Benning Conference Center. Don't miss this Fort Benning tradition, featuring gourmet food, a chocolate fountain, a pianist and a fresh cut rose for each sweetheart. Reservations are recommended. Research and Reference Skills Sayers Library's resident AKO expert, Laquita King, will teach two classes in the New Year. On Feb 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., she will teach Basic Research and Reference Skills for College Students. Attendees must have an AKO account. For more information, call 706-626-2550. |
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