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Fort Benning names building for Olympic boxer, distinguished soldier from Columbus

His daughter said Fort Benning has done a “remarkable job” capturing his legacy as a proud soldier and an accomplished athlete.

Updated February 27, 2026 at 7:33 PM

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Soldier who trained at Fort Benning will be awarded Medal of Honor posthumously

Updated February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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Army considering Fort Benning as site for new nuclear power program

November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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Photo Gallery: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visits Fort Benning

September 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM

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Pete Hegseth emphasizes Fort Benning name, but gives nod to Hal Moore in speech at base

Updated September 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM

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Video: Watch as Hegseth swears in new U.S. Army officers at Ft. Benning, GA

Updated September 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM

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Video: National Infantry Museum hosts birthday celebration for U.S. Army

June 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM

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Fort Moore forms new partnership with Columbus State University

Updated February 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM

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‘He loved his Rangers.’ Daughter remembers father, shares stories of soldiers he led in combat

Updated February 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM

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‘It’s a very meaningful day to us.’ Veterans and their families dedicate newest pavers at National Infantry Museum

November 12, 2024 at 7:02 AM

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Meet sculptor who created statues honoring Korean War soldiers for National Infantry Museum

Updated October 22, 2024 at 7:58 AM

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Reporter tests his shooting ‘skills’ against Olympic competitors

Updated July 5, 2024 at 3:50 PM

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‘Here to do Moore.’ Departing commander of Fort Moore shares his lessons, successes

Updated July 5, 2024 at 11:54 AM

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‘The character of war is changing.” Outgoing MCOE, Ft. Moore commanding general shares insights

Updated July 5, 2024 at 11:54 AM

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Columbus veteran and wife honor military, American history with growing tea company

Updated July 2, 2024 at 3:37 PM

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Georgia not spending enough on veterans’ services. GA behind other smaller nearby states

June 18, 2024 at 12:47 PM

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Fort Moore access alert for next 6 months: Use these other routes as main gate upgraded

Updated June 4, 2024 at 11:36 AM

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Fort Moore to host Sullivan Cup during Armor Week. What to expect and how to watch

Updated April 29, 2024 at 2:21 PM

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Photo Gallery: Community celebrates life of Col. Ralph Puckett Jr.

Updated April 22, 2024 at 5:59 AM

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Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett, who brought honor to Columbus, has died

Updated April 8, 2024 at 1:17 PM

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Faded by the Georgia heat, Vietnam War memorial wall replica in Columbus has been revived

Updated March 29, 2024 at 4:40 PM

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Beau Bridges movie filmed in Columbus has opened. Why city’s theaters aren’t showing it

Updated March 22, 2024 at 12:38 PM

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Sen. Jon Ossoff visits Ft. Moore to discuss maternal health care, MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024

Updated March 19, 2024 at 1:40 PM

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The Fort Moore tank collection you may not know about, and the people who restore them

Updated February 19, 2024 at 11:17 AM

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Meet the Fort Moore soldiers competing for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Updated February 6, 2024 at 11:31 AM

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Fort Benning names building for Olympic boxer, distinguished soldier from Columbus

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‘He loved his Rangers.’ Daughter remembers father, shares stories of soldiers he led in combat

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Meet sculptor who created statues honoring Korean War soldiers for National Infantry Museum

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Fort Moore access alert for next 6 months: Use these other routes as main gate upgraded

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Faded by the Georgia heat, Vietnam War memorial wall replica in Columbus has been revived

Beau Bridges movie filmed in Columbus has opened. Why city’s theaters aren’t showing it

Sen. Jon Ossoff visits Ft. Moore to discuss maternal health care, MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024

The Fort Moore tank collection you may not know about, and the people who restore them

Meet the Fort Moore soldiers competing for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics