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Where is Fort Benning?
Fort Benning is located in Columbus, Georgia lying just across the famous Chattahoochee River from Alabama. The base is home to over 100,000 U.S. Army personnel, their families, retirees, and civilians.
How did general Benning get the nickname Old Rock?
Benning helped recruit men to form the Seventeenth Georgia Infantry and was chosen as colonel in August 1861. During the Battle of Antietam, Benning earned the nickname “Old Rock” because of his regiment’s unfaltering defense of the Confederate right flank.
What happened to General Benning after the Civil War?
Most of Benning’s battles were fought in Virginia, and he was there with his troops in April 1865 when the Confederacy surrendered in Appomattox. Benning returned home to ruined lands and no slaves. So went back to practicing law. He was on his way to the courthouse when he suffered a stroke and died July 10, 1875.
What was the significance of Benning’s speech?
According to the New Georgia Encyclopedia: Benning “was one of Georgia’s delegates to a convention of nine slaveholding states, held in Nashville, Tennessee, to determine the Southern course of action if slavery were banned in the western territories.
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Do I need a hunting or fishing license for Fort Benning?
Personnel authorized to hunt and fish on Fort Benning and who possess a valid state license must purchase hunting and fishing permits. Post permits for Hunting and Fishing can be validated at the Recreational Shooting Complex during regular business hours.
How do I contact Fort Benning military police?
For additional information contact Fort Benning Military Police Desk: 706-545-5223 or visit Fort Benning Gate Information website. The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD).
Are visitors allowed “unescorted access” on Fort Benning?
A: Visitors with a Authorized Trusted Traveler are considered escorted and allowed access without a pass requirement. The Trusted Traveler must be with the visitor at all times while on the installation. Q: Are Visitors allowed “unescorted access” on Fort Benning?