Fort Benning Army Base Guide

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More than 260 Soldiers from across the United States and all four Army components (active duty, National Guard, Reserve and ROTC) competed at the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Benning, Georgia March 10-16, 2019. The annual, week-long competition that is hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit is the Army's premier marksmanship competition that tests Soldiers on both their primary and secondary weapons through 11 different courses of fire. (U.S. Army photo by Michelle Lunato)
More than 260 Soldiers from across the United States and all four Army components (active duty, National Guard, Reserve and ROTC) competed at the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Benning, Georgia March 10-16, 2019. The annual, week-long competition that is hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit is the Army's premier marksmanship competition that tests Soldiers on both their primary and secondary weapons through 11 different courses of fire. (U.S. Army photo by Michelle Lunato)

 

Fort Benning is located in an area commonly known as the "Tri-Community", comprised of Columbus, Fort Benning, Georgia, and Phenix City, Alabama.

Columbus, known as Georgia's third-largest city, is a growing community of 250,000.

Besides being the home of the Best Army Installation in the World, Fort Benning, Columbus is the corporate headquarters of many leading companies.

The stunning Florida gulf shores and picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains are only a few hours' drive from Fort Benning.

Fort Benning Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1918–present
Controlled by: United States Army
Current Commander: Major General Colin Tuley
Garrison: 198th Infantry Brigade, 197th Infantry Brigade, 199th Infantry Brigade, 194th Armored Brigade
Base Occupants: 198th Infantry Brigade, 197th Infantry Brigade, 199th Infantry Brigade, 194th Armored Brigade, 316th Cavalry Brigade, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, Officer Candidate School, Henry Caro Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 14th Combat Support Hospital, 44th Medical Brigade
Open to the Public: No

Base Location

7117 Baltzell Avenue
Building 7
Fort Benning, GA 31905

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Fort Benning, straddles the southern portion of the Georgia/Alabama state lines and is nestled between Phenix City, AL and Columbus, GA. Dubbed the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning is home to Basic Training, Airborne and Ranger School. You’ll also likely spend time here if you are a member of Ranger Regiment, armor, infantry or military intelligence units.

PCS’ing to Fort Benning should come as welcomed news to most with all the area has to offer. Easy access to abundant parks, trails, and whitewater rafting in Chattahoochee River can please the adventurer’s spirit, while exploring Columbus’ quaint Midtown provides mellow southern charm. Uptown Columbus has a vibrant independent shopping and restaurant scene, a farmer’s market, and year-round running and bike races. Big Box shopping is just a quick drive up the road in North Columbus. Across the river in Alabama, you can easily find a more low-key, rural lifestyle to escape to. Here in South Georgia, you’ll only be a few hours from bustling Atlanta, the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains or Florida’s tranquil Emerald Coast.

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