Story and Photos by Lee Rials, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Public Affairs FORT BENNING, Ga. (Dec. 15, 2017) — Soldiers from the US. Army, Allied Partners and the Canadian Army exchanged airborne jump wings and gifts during the 2017 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment Toy Drop and Foreign Wing Exchange on Nov. 29-30 at Fort Benning. The Soldiers earned their
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Photos by Markeith Horace, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs The Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence Band performed its annual holiday concert at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, Ga. Dec. 14. Cindy Wesley, the wife of the MCoE Commanding General Maj. Gen. Eric J. Wesley, read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” to children in attendance
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FORT BENNING, Ga. (Dec. 12, 2017) – Santa Claus made a grand entrance into Eubanks Field here when he jumped out of a commercial aircraft for a crowd of Soldiers, Families and other community members during the Maneuver Center of Excellence 27th Annual Tower Lighting Celebration Dec. 11.
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By Jess Dupree, Maneuver Center of Excellence Public Affairs COLUMBUS, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2017) – The National Infantry Museum hosted service members and veterans to dedicate the first Global War on Terrorism memorial here during a ceremony at the museum yesterday. The ceremony included guest speakers who served in the war, including Maj. Gen. Eric Wesley, the commanding general of the Maneuver
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The 3rd Squadron, 16th Cavalry, 316th Cavalry Brigade, implemented a new organization aimed at streamlining the training of Reconnaissance and Security Leaders across the Army during a ceremony Oct. 5 at Long Hall on Harmony Church.
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Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program brought companies in by the dozens to a recent hiring event.
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By Megan Garcia, Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence Public Affairs Office FORT BENNING, Ga. (Sept. 20, 2017) – Gen. Robert Abrams, commanding general of the U.S. Army Forces Command, visited the newly established 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade stationed on post, Sept. 15. “Right now in terms of force development in the Army, in terms of how we organize
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By Megan Garcia, Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence Public Affairs Office FORT BENNING, Ga. (Sept. 20, 2017) – The Fort Benning garrison commander and various Soldiers and civilian employees from post participated in the 2017 Greater Columbus Partners in Education Kick-Off Conference at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia, on Sept. 15. Established in 1987 as
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Fort Benning will be closed Monday, Sept. 11, due to impending impacts of Hurricane Irma and the current track of the storm. Only mission-essential personnel are to report for duty, Monday. For more information or clarification, contact your director or immediate supervisor.
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Maj. Gen. Eric J. Wesley, Maneuver Center of Excellence commanding general, addresses attendees at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum, Aug. 28, at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. Founded in 2005, the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, is the premier leadership event in the region and offers an intimate setting with some
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