Ledger-Enquirer July 9, 2015

The Columbus area in the next couple of years will be feeling the effects of sequestration. The Army's decision to downsize from its current strength of 570,000 soldiers to 450,000 will have a profound effect on the economy of the Columbus,Phenix City and surrounding communities. The 3rd Brigade will be eliminated with the subsequent loss of 3,450 soldiers.

Ft. Benning was one of the three posts to receive the biggest cut losing 3,450 soldiers, along with Ft. Hood, 3,350, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska 2,631. Because Ft. Benning is the biggest employer in the Tri-City area this...

July 14, 2015

"I have always believed that to have a strong nation, you must have a strong military. Possesing a strong military is the ONLY WAY that we can keep the precious freedoms we have in our great country. I will say to the community that Ft. Benning has always stood by  us, now is the time that we have to stand by Ft, Benning.

 We all need to get involved in a letter writing campaign to our elected officials in Washington to let them know how important it is to maintain the military strength we have here at Ft. Benning.

WTVM News: July 01, 2015

The Columbus Health Department is sponsoring a "College Vaccination Kick Off" on July 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  This event is designed to assist college bound freshmen and those re-entering or transferring colleges to meet specific admission requirements. No appointment is necessary. 

The University System of Georgia requires proof of immunizations against or immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B and meningococcal disease.