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Armor veteran Jay Tenison, who is battling Stage IV Stomach Cancer, is here to fire his final shot from an Abrams Main Battle Tank.
Jay’s last wish was to feel the “thunder of doom” from a tank one last time, and our Soldiers are making it happen.
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@USArmy
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You don’t have to be born a warrior to eventually become one. Anyone can hear the calling.
Learn more about Cpl. Emma Malonelord's story.
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Countless miles, weight and emotions were moved over the past three days.
Congratulations to all who competed in this year’s
#BestRanger
Competition. Our
#BRC23
teams were the best of the best, and fully demonstrated what our
@USArmy
is capable of.
#InfantryWeek
@TRADOC
Stepping into the future.
May 11, Fort Benning will officially become Fort Moore. We are looking forward to being named after a
@USArmy
family who gave everything to their Soldiers and Families until the very end.
To learn more, watch this:
#BeMoore
How’s this for some
#FridayMotivation
? History was made today as we celebrated the graduation of the 1st group of trainees to complete the 22-week OSUT Transformation. These changes to OSUT will increase the readiness, lethality and proficiency of the Infantry
@USArmy
Soldier.
Former
@USArmy
armor Soldier, Jay Tenison, fired his final shot from a tank yesterday.
Jay, who has stomach cancer, reached out expressing his wish to “feel the thunder of doom” in a tank one last time.
Jay described the experience as a dream come true.
#SoldierforLife
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of 2LT Fitzgibbon and SSG Taber.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and leadership of these two outstanding leaders who unexpectedly lost their lives in the pursuit of excellence:
Let's go!
UH-60 jumps are just one part of the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leaders Course, which teaches the fundamentals of dismounted reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition to Soldiers, NCOs, and Officers.
Learn more:
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@TRADOC
Currently trainees from Echo Company 2/19 Infantry Regiment are being tested on what they have learned during this week’s Combat Lifesaver Course. The implementation of this course into OSUT is just one of many new additions to the OSUT transformation !
Let's hear it one more time for the winners of the 2024
#BestRanger
Competition!
Lt. Andrew Winski and Sgt. Matthew Dunphy with the 75th Ranger Regiment fought long & hard during the marathon AND sprint that is Best Ranger.
Help us congratulate these two winners!
#InfantryWeek
Moving!
Our Infantry BOLC students have been hard at work training on urban operations out near SELBY CACTF.
@USArmy
Infantry Officers are responsible for leading Infantry Soldiers at all levels of command and combined armed forces during missions on the ground.
Take a look:
Celebrating 40 years of fighting harder than any other
@USArmy
Soldier. Congratulations to all of our
#BestRanger
competitors on a fight well fought. Stay tuned to hear who won!
#InfantryWeek
Taking down the enemy the
#Ranger
way.
Students learn multiple combatives techniques during their 61 days at Ranger School.
The Rangers in Action demonstration before graduation ceremonies gives loved ones a look into the training their Soldiers endured.
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@TRADOC
#RLTW
Celebrating
#NationalAirborneDay
! On Aug 16, 1940, 48 brave volunteers made 1st official US military parachute jump at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning). Honoring the elite Airborne Forces who exemplify courage and skill!
Nearly 60 hours later, our final
#BestRanger
teams are off for the final buddy run, the last event in the competition. Soon, competitors will cross the finish line, wrapping up the 40th year of grueling competition by ranger-qualified service members & this year's
#InfantryWeek
.
No days off!
#BestRanger
teams left Fort Benning to continue their competition out in the community, starting in the best way: with a workout.
Today's Workout of the Day (WOD) consisted of an assault bike, sand bag lifts, rowing, and more.
#BRC23
#InfantryWeek
@USArmy
@TRADOC
Congratulations to SFC Joshua Rolfes and SFC Anthony Allen of the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, your 2018 Best Rangers. Way to go gentlemen!
#BestRanger
Give it all you've got, come smoke or high water.
#Sniper
School students complete the Ghillie Wash during their seven weeks of training. The event helps Snipers weather their suits and challenges their mental and physical strength through smoky and muddy terrain.
Feel it coming in the air.
Early on in their 22 weeks of
#OSUT
, trainees experience the CBRN chamber. This exercise familiarizes future Soldiers with a chemical environment and ensures they know how to properly use their equipment to remain safe in threatening environments.
#FridayThoughts
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
THE RANGER CREED.
For our Rangers, the creed is a way of life on and off the battlefield. It is spoken at the end of every Ranger School graduation before students receive their coveted Ranger tabs, signifying their official transformation from Soldier to Ranger.
#RLTW
Meet the team!
The competitors are here and their weapons are zeroed!
#InfantryWeek
kicks off tomorrow morning with the 2022
#InternationalSniperCompetition
featuring teams from multiple different countries. Check out our stories throughout the week to watch!
#ISC
@TRADOC
Slow and steady doesn't always win the race - this is a marathon & a sprint!
The first event of
#BestRanger
was a mass run with a weighted vest starting from Camp Rogers. Mid-way, competitors had to move sandbags as individuals to the finish line.
#InfantryWeek
#BRC23
@USArmy
They're off! The
#BestRanger
Competition 2023 has begun.
The competition is named after LTG (R) David E. Grange, who fought valiantly in pursuit of a better
@USArmy
and better
#Ranger
. Stick around the next 60 hours for live updates!
#InfantryWeek
#BRC23
@TRADOC
Up and away, the 250ft towers are here to stay!
Located on Eubanks Field, the iconic
#Airborne
Course towers simulate an open-canopy descent for students before they conduct their five static line jumps to earn the title of
#paratrooper
.
@USArmy
@TRADOC
#NationalAirborneDay
After 60 (or so) days and three phases of school later, say hello to the newest
#Ranger
qualified service members!
Ranger School is the
@USArmy
's toughest course and the premier small unit tactics and leadership school. It's not for the weak or fainthearted.
#RLTW
@curtisbuzzard
A quick dip and a fast swim later, our remaining
#BestRanger
teams have made it to Victory Pond and are ready to complete the
#ranger
Combat Water Survival Assessment, consisting of the log walk and slide for life zipline.
#InfantryWeek
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@TRADOC
Small arms, big power.
The All
@USArmy
Shooting Competition with the
@USAMUSoldiers
this week has been a success.
The event brings together more than 250 Soldiers who compete side by side in several weapons competitions.
It's knot that hard..,or maybe it is and they just make it look easy. Watch as a
#BestRanger
competitor with team
#40
kicks off day the final day with a Prusik climb to success.
#InfantryWeek
@TRADOC
@USArmy
Ret. Col. Ralph Puckett served - and continues to serve - with honor and duty. Each day, he lives out the Ranger Creed he first spoke many years ago.
Hear from Soldiers about what Puckett means to the
@USArmy
.
Full video:
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@GoArmy
It's harder than it looks.
Training on moving targets is an excellent way for Soldiers to stimulate a real-life combat scenario.
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@TRADOC
@curtisbuzzard
We have boots back on the ground!
More than three hundred parachutes and many collected toys later, Operation Toy Drop 2021 was a hit!
Each year, the 1-507th PIR hosts the event to benefit children in need in the community.
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@TRADOC
@PatDonahoeArmy
@DerrickGarner20
Move as an individual, win as a team.
Here at Fort Benning, our obstacle courses are known as "Confidence Courses," because they build the confidence our trainees need to overcome obstacles and succeed as team throughout their time in One Station Unit Training.
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@TRADOC