Fort Benning
Fort Benning South, Georgia is an Army post established in 1918 in honor of Brigadier General Henry L. Benning, an Army General born in Columbus and serving the confederate forces. It is currently operated by the Training and Doctrine Command and the Forces Command. The base is located in Columbus, Georgia. It is capable of deploying Military forces by air, rail, and road.
The base is home to the United States Army Maneuver Center, Armor School, Infantry Training Center, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, and the 14th Combat Support Hospital.
Fort Benning is a large military community with a population of over 120,000 which includes active-duty personnel, family members, reservists, retirees, and civilians.
Military Bases in Georgia « ArmyBasic Info
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- Phone: (706) 545-2011
- DSN: 835-2011
Housing Units: 4063
