By Nate Snook, MCoE PAO / (FORT BENNING, Ga.) Friends, family, and Soldiers representing a grateful nation gathered to pay final respects to Command Sgt. Maj. Charles C. Plass Friday at Striffler-Hamby Funeral Home in Columbus, Georgia. A legend of the 29th Infantry Regiment, Plass enlisted in 1938 and retired from active duty in 1971. During his
Read more
By Bridgett Siter, Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation / FORT BENNING, Ga. – I would argue that the annual Independence Day Celebration on Fort Benning is the single greatest event we host each year, although Oktoberfest makes it a close call. I would also argue (and win) that the Independence Celebration, this year scheduled for June 23-24, is the best event
Read more
Submitted by Fort Benning Public Affairs Office / FORT BENNING, Ga. – Fort Benning celebrated the Army’s 242nd birthday June 14 with an observance and cake-cutting ceremony, allowing Soldiers to take a few moments from their day to reflect on the Army’s distinguished history. Maneuver Center of Excellence Chief of Staff, Col. Andrew Cole, spoke about the importance of
Read more
Courtesy of Department of Defense / WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is observing June as LGBT Pride Month to recognize DoD’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members and civilians. DoD Pride, an employee resource group, is hosting its annual celebration June 12 at the Pentagon. Tolerance and Justice “The struggles, sacrifices and successes among the LGBT community continue to
Read more
By Chaplain (Maj.) Christopher Degn, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation / Throughout my life, when I’ve faced challenging or intimidating situations, I’ve noticed the importance of strategically-placed, well-tied knots. “When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” – Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt President Roosevelt (whose personal retreat, by the way – the “Little
Read more
By Fort Benning Public Affairs Office / FORT BENNING, Ga. – Col. Clinton W. Cox assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Benning from Col. Andrew Hilmes during a change of command ceremony May 31 in front of McGinnis-Wickam Hall. During his address, Cox praised his predecessor and vowed to continue moving ahead. “You will be sorely missed, but I
Read more
By Chaplain (Capt.) Jeremy Gross, 2-19 Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade / In President Donald Trump’s book, Think Like a Champion: An Informal Education in Business and Life, the President shares the story of when his show, The Apprentice, was initially launched on NBC and he was congratulated by Tom Brokaw on the success of the show. The President remarked
Read more