Home of the Infantry
Posted by: MikeGolfJ3
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The Home of the Infantry is Fort Benning, GA. Fort Benning, GA is where the US Army trains all of its Infantrymen, Airborne and Ranger forces.
Waymark Code: WM8NJ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2006
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The post is still active and will require an access pass to enter the post. While you are here visit the Infantry museum to learn about the history of the Infantry as it dates back to its beginning. The Infantry museum is located on main post in the historic area of Fort Benning. Many of our best and brightest leaders have come from Fort Benning.
Fort Benning was established is 1918 and is named for Major General Henry L. Benning. Known as the "Home of the Infantry," the installation spreads over 182,000 acres and is home to the U.S. Army Infantry Training Brigade, U.S. Infantry School, Ranger Training Brigade, and Airborne School. Fort Benning is also home to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd ID. The U. S. Army Infantry School produces the world's finest Infantry combat leaders.
Era: WW I
General Comments: The post museum building is closed. All functions are currently covered by the National Infantry Museum.
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