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Disney-Designed Army Mascot Comes to Life on 60th Anniversary

60 years ago, Disney animators designed a mascot for the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, and on this milestone anniversary - the division has brought the mascot to life! What’s Happening: It is the 60th anniversary of Rocky the Bulldog, a mascot of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, which...Read Article

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An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | Looking Back At The 2016 NRA Intercollegiate Pistol Championship

In 2016, Ohio State won its third straight NRA Pistol title; West Point’s Schanz and North Dakota State’s Townsend led standout performances at Ft. Benning.Read Article

U.S. Army · Fort Benning

U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division excels in global armoured competitions

Major General Curt Taylor, commanding general of the division, praised the soldiers’ efforts: “I couldn’t be more proud of the Soldiers of the 1st Armored Division. These victories are proof that the US Army has the most lethal and disciplined tank crews and scout teams in the world.” In February, a four-man tank crew from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team won first place at the International Tank Challenge in Grafenwoehr, Germany—the first ti…Read Article

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Best Ranger Competition: inspiring the next generation of warfighters - Military News - Military Families

At its heart, the Best Ranger Competition is a legendary proving ground that honors a legacy of tradition. It carries forward the Army’s proudest values: loyalty, excellence and the unbreakable Warrior Ethos that shapes every true soldier. This year’s 41st annual Best Ranger Competition made history as it welcomed its first female, who not only competed but also completed the challenges. Capturing the spirit of the tradition, 1st Lt. Gabrielle W…Fort Benning · Fort BenningRead Article

PISAJ-20 kicks off as US and Colombian armies unite to advance NCO development

FORT BENNING, Ga. – The capstone for the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía 20 (PISAJ-20) has officially begun, marking another chapter in the growing partnership between U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) and the Colombian Army (COLAR). This iteration of the semiannual geo-strategic engagement brings more than 20 COLAR noncommissioned officers (NCOs) to Fort Benning, Ga., and Fort Sill, Okla., for a two-week engagement focused on p…Fort Benning · Fort BenningRead Article

Is Denton Bridge A Garrison Or A Peacetime Betrayal Of Democratic Principles – The Standard Newspaper

By Rtd Lt Colonel Samsudeen Sarr,former commander of the GNA The spectre of militarism, it seems, still looms large over Denton Bridge—the gateway to our capital, the symbolic artery through which the lifeblood of our nation’s governance flows. A place where democracy should breathe freely is instead shadowed by the menacing presence of infantry soldiers decked in full combat gears, as if preparing for a battle that never was. I’ve raised this a…Fort Benning · Fort BenningRead Article

[Opinion] Patricia Heaton Voices Her Opinions On Gary Sinise’s Dedication To Our Military

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Actress Patricia Heaton has not held back in sharing her opinions on Gary Sinise’s dedication to our military. In fact, she’s been quite vocal on more than one occasion. Is she right in her assessment? Gary Sinise greets Military Policeman (Credit: YouTube) The name Gary Sinise has become synonymous with supporting military veterans after the actor has spent decades going above and beyond to help vets, according to The Mix. “At the Gary Sinise F…Opinion · Fort BenningRead Article

Women have served in combat roles for a decade. The Pentagon is reopening the debate

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This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. In Army Ranger school, Emelie Vanasse once sat under a poncho in the pouring rain and shivered so hard her entire body cramped up. She strapped on a rucksack that weighed more than 100 pounds and climbed a mountain. Deep in the middle of the woods, she hallucinated a donut shop. When …Pentagon · Fort BenningSee the Story

Chemical Corps officer keeps marksmanship team on target at Small Arms Championship

FORT BENNING, Ga. – A U.S. Army Chemical Corps officer led the 3rd Infantry Division Marksmanship Team to first place among the four XVIII Airborne Corps division teams during the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Small Arms Championship on Fort Benning, Georgia.Fort Benning · Fort BenningRead Article

25-Year-Old West Point Grad Becomes First Woman To Complete Army Ranger Competition Spanning 3 Days And 30 Events

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ranger patch on US Army uniform A 25-year-old West Point graduate, First Lieutenant Gabrielle White, has become the first woman in history to complete the U.S. Army’s annual Best Ranger competition. It is an event which spans 3 days and 30+ individual events and is held each year at Fort Benning in Georgia which is home to the 75th Ranger regiment. This is an absolutely monumental accomplishment for First Lt. Gabrielle White. She was the only fe…U.S. Army · Fort BenningSee the Story

Fort Benning takes back its old name, but to honor a different soldier

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The Army is restoring the name Fort Benning to its storied training post in Georgia, only this time to honor an 18-year-old corporal who fought in World War I rather than a Confederate general. A ceremony to make the name change official was scheduled Wednesday at the base just outside Columbus. Roughly 70,000 soldiers, civilian workers and military family members are stationed at Fort Benning, which trains infantry troops and tank crews and is …Donald Trump · Fort BenningSee the Story

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