Fort Benning is one of the Army’s busiest installations, with more than 130,000 Soldiers and civilians living, working, training, or using services here. Whether you’re here temporarily for training, joining the Fort Benning team as permanent party, or just visiting for the day, we have provided the following information and links as an introduction to the Fort Benning community.
Fort Benning is located in an area commonly known as the "Tri-Community", comprised of Columbus and 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 such as AFLAC Insurance. The stunning Florida gulf shores and picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains are only a few hours drive from Fort Benning. The base operator's phone number is 706-545-2011, or DSN 312-835-2011.
Fort Benning was established in 1918, and is named after Confederate General Henry L. Benning, who had lived in Columbus. Known as the "Home of the Infantry", the installation covers 182,000 acres. Since 1918, the development of Fort Benning has been proportional to the Infantry School's progress.
Web Resources
Fort Benning Specific Sites
Fort Benning Homepage: http://www.army.mil/info/organization/benning/
Martin Army Hospital: http://www.martin.amedd.army.mil/
Fort Benning MWR: http://benningmwr.com/index31905.htm
Fort Benning Schools: http://www.am.dodea.edu/benning/
Fort Benning CYS: http://www.benningmwr.com/cyss-registration.php
Family Housing: http://www.benningfamilyhousing.com/
Columbus Sites
Chamber of Commerce: http://www.columbusgachamber.com/
Visitors Information: http://www.visitcolumbusga.com/
GA and AL Schools
Georgia Department of Education: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/
Alabama Department of Education: http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp
General sites
Professional Licensing in the State of Georgia: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/
Automated Housing Referral Network: https://www.ahrn.com/
Alabama sites
Visitor information: http://www.phenixcityal.us/
Chamber of Commerce: http://www.pc-rcchamber.com/
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