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Head over to the US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) page May 12 at 11 a.m. for a LIVE look at a day in the life of 197th Infantry Brigade - Sledgehammer OSUT Soldiers! #ANHD www.facebook.com/usarec

The #ACFT 3.0 is here! Learn more about the newest regulations: https://www.army.mil/standto/archive/2021/03/23/

The best views come from US Army Airborne School, Fort Benning. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Austin Knight #AATW

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The United States Army honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Soldiers who have proudly served in honor of defending America's freedom.

Retired Colonel Ralph Puckett will receive the Medal of Honor for his valorous acts on Hill 205 during the Korean War. #RLTW

Brig. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, the U.S. Army Armor School commandant, Maneuver Center of Excellence, gave remarks and awards at the St. George Day ceremony, April 23, 2021. The Order of Saint George Medallion is the highest recognition given to members of the Army's mounted force by the United States Armor Association. The award is issued in increasing levels of prestige as a black, bronze, silver, or gold medallion, depending on the recipient's eligibility. (U.S. Army photos by Markeith Horace) Full Gallery - https://fortbenning.smugmug.com//2021-04-23-St-G/i-tsrGwJH Maneuver Center of Excellence Commanding General

4 days until the finale series begins! The Maneuver Innovation Program has closed for submissions and the finalists have presented their ideas. Stay tuned to hear their ideas to #ShootMoveInnovate! Maneuver Center of Excellence Commanding General

When you get the #COVID19 vaccine, you're not just protecting yourself; you're protecting your family, your community, and helping to end the pandemic.

World War I saw a surge of African Americans wanting to serve their country, however because of racial bias, were signed to fight under other countries' flags. Nevertheless, African Americans fought valiantly. #BlackHistoryMonth

Face masks are just one way to prevent the spread of #COVID19; make sure you're wearing yours correctly!

Vaccine distribution is underway at Fort Benning, and General Order #7 has been extended to continue to keep our Soldiers and their Families safe. Wear your mask, wash your hands and watch your distance!

MCoE's Maj. Gen. Patrick Donahoe met with WTVM in a socially distanced interview to discuss Fort Benning's efforts in combating the spread of #COVID19. Maneuver Center of Excellence Commanding General

The Army ROTC Green to Gold Division Commander's Hip Pocket Scholarship Program provides selected Soldiers the opportunity to earn a degree and commission as a Second Lieutenant by participating in the ROTC Scholarship program. Each year, division commanders may nominate deserving Soldiers for two, three, and four-year Green to Gold scholarships. Interested Soldiers are encouraged to follow-up with their chain of command. To learn more, visit: https://www.goarmy.com//green-to-g/pocket-scholarship.html

Join us as we honor the late Martin Luther King Jr. in a special observance ceremony.

Ready for takeoff. The Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade Raven Flight Company is always ready to support the incredible training happening on Fort Benning. From sling-loads to fast-ropes, they can do it all. U.S. Army photo by 2LT Alex Gudenkauf ... #TrainingTuesday See more

BOOM Students in the Infantry Mortar Leader Course conduct their final live fire. U.S. Army video by 2LT Alex Gudenkauf

It's been a big year for U.S. Army Soldiers! Check out some of the best stories in one of the most trying years.

African Americans have served in the United States Armed Forces since the beginning. During the Civil War, the War Department created the Bureau of Colored Troops which consisted of Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery regiments. Despite being disbanded after the war, African Americans continued to serve. #BlackHistoryMonth

There are resources available to help you through this Holiday season. Check them out below. #PeopleFirst

Happening now! Unveiling of the Diversity and Leadership display. National Infantry Museum

Have a happy and safe holiday season! Stay safe, wash your hands and wear your masks.

#MarkYourCalendar: The Inaugural Enlisted Marketplace (ASK-EM) opens 7 a.m. (EST) Wednesday, Nov. 11. #DontMissOut This will be the new way of selecting NCOs for their new assignments so they need to take advantage of the opportunity to influence their next assignment. - Col. Bryan Harris, Armor Enlisted Branch Chief, U.S. Army Human Resources Command. To learn, also visit: https://youtu.be/hA7VQrDlqLo

Jumping into the holiday season with Operation Toy Drop Soldiers from across Fort Benning donate toys each year in the spirit of the holidays. U.S. Army photos by 2LT Alex Gudenkauf

"While training is important to us, our number one priority is the health and welfare of our Soldiers and cadre. And for that reason, preventing and mitigating the spread of COVID is gonna be really important to us as we return from block leave. " - Col. Ryan B. Wylie, commander, 198th Infantry Training Brigade

#TrainingTuesday: Can we get a #ShoutOut & #FollowMe from all our #Ready2Fight Soldiers training today? Meet Pvt. Carter Punt, he's breaching and clearing obstacles with his fellow Soldiers assigned to 198th Infantry Training Brigade's, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment #RockSteady. (U.S. Army photo by Markeith Horace, MCoE PAO)

Jumping into the Holidays #AATW

Commanders Col. Dawson Plummer, Col. Bart Hensler, Col. Ryan Wylie, Col. Melissa Hoffman, and Col. Matthew Scalia provide information about Holiday Block Leave. #HBL #HolidayBlockLeave 197th Infantry Brigade - Sledgehammer 198th Infantry Training Brigade 194th Armored Brigade Martin Army Community Hospital U.S. Army Garrison Fort Benning #Army

#WatchNow: Lt. Col. Shaun Conlin, commander, 2nd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment (Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course) discusses why Fort Benning is his assignment of choice. #AssignmentBenning

#MotivationMonday: Meet Col. James McGahey, commander, 199th Infantry "Leader Brigade" he's responsible for developing committed, adaptive leaders who live the Army Values, embrace the Army profession, and are ready to lead and influence diverse organizations! #WhyIServe #LeaderDevelopment

#WhyIServe: Meet Staff Sgt. Thomas Wersky, 316th Cavalry Brigade, as he talks about his service to our Nation. #CavalryScouts are the eyes and ears of the commander during battle. They engage the enemy in the field, track and report their activity and direct the employment of weapon systems to their locations. U.S. Army Armor School U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

#WatchNow: Learn why the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning is 2nd Lt. William Pershing's assignment of choice. #AssignmentBenning

Interested in making things go #Boom? Follow Pvt. Karl Gamble's journey as an Armor OSUT Soldier with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, 194th Armored Brigade, who has now joined the ranks of tankers #Ready2Fight in U.S. Armored divisions around the world. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, MCoE PAO.) U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Visit https://www.benning.army.mil/PhotoEssay/Making-a-Tanker-3/ to see more photos!

#WhyIServe: Meet Spc. Dustin Price, with the MCoE Band to learn why he serves along side our Nation's finest! U.S. Army Bands

#TrainingTuesday: Aiming for #Expert on the M249, Pvt. George Schanck, Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry, 198th Infantry Training Brigade, fires the M249 light machine gun on Simpson Range. Schanck, previously scored 40 out of 40, #EXPERT, with the M4 Carbine assault rifle. (U.S. Army photo by Markeith Horace, MCoE PAO) #FollowMe #BenningsBest

#ICYMI The second #MakingATanker photo essay is on our website! Check it out at https://www.benning.army.mil/photoessay/Making-a-Tanker-2/ U.S. Army GoArmy U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Today is Halloween and our snipers here at Fort Benning are always dressed for the occasion! Is your costume as good as theirs? #Halloween #GoArmy

#BenningsBest: Pfc. Alec Cain is a #ForReal PT stud, scoring 589 out of 600 on his #ACFT. He's in week-10 of Infantry One-Station Unit Training with Bravo Company, 2/47 Infantry,197th Infantry Brigade - Sledgehammer. Bravo Company's motto is "Results, Not Excuses" #Awesome results Pfc. Cain! #FollowMe #Ready2Fight (U.S. Army photo by Markeith Horace, MCoE PAO)

"Nearly two decades of sustained combat operations continues to yield seasoned leaders and combat veterans skilled in small-unit action," he says. "However, near-peer competitors studied how we project power, how we fight, and what we fight with.." - Brig. Gen. David Hodne, the Army's Chief of Infantry and lead of Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team. #Modernization #Ready2Fight Army Futures Command PEO Soldier U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)