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  2. Columbus, GA, is the closest city to Ft Benning.

  3.  Lodging on Ft Benning. 
  4.   The Ledger-Enquirer &Columbus Times  the local newspapers for  Columbus.  The Bayonet is the local newspaper  for Ft Benning The Bayonet On The Web
  5. Relocating to Ft Benning?
  6. Maps - Columbus, GA - Ft Benning.
  7. Local College and University Links
  8. Retirement concerns?
  9. Ft Benning Post Exchange or AAFES web site for shopping.orPost Exchange
  10. How long will my soldier be in basic training?
  11. What is "OSUT"?
  12. Will my soldier be able to call home during training?
  13. Will the Drill Sergeants hit my soldier?
  14. Where will my new soldier be stationed after training?
  15. May I visit my soldier during training?
  16. What can I send my soldier in the mail during OSUT?
  17. How do I notify my soldier in an emergency?
  18. What happens if my soldier fails a portion of OSUT?
  19. What happens if my soldier is injured during training?
  20. May my soldier attend college while in the Army?
  21. May my soldier come home while serving in the Army?
  22. May my soldier get married while in the Army?
  23. May I visit my soldier while he is in the Army?
  24. What can I do to assist my soldier during OSUT?
  25. What is a typical day like in OSUT?
  26. Will my new soldier be paid while at OSUT?
  27. How much free time will my soldier have?
  28. May my soldier attend religious services?
  29. Can my soldier become an officer later if he desires?
  30. Can I pick up my soldier at the end of training?
  31. Will my new soldier be changed by the Army?
  32. How long will I be in Basic Training?
  33. What is "OSUT"?
  34. How do I get to Fort Benning?
  35. What are the Drill Sergeants like?
  36. What kind of shape do I need to be in ?
  37. Do I have to be a high school graduate to join the Army ?
  38. What is "Turning Blue"?
  39. Where will I live?
  40. Where will I eat?
  41. What kind of medical care will I receive?
  42. Will I be able to get life insurance?
  43. Can I bring a car with me?
  44. What happens when I first arrive at Fort Benning?
  45. What are the Graduation Requirements?
  46. What happens when I graduate?
  47. How can my family or parents get in contact with me?
  48. If I change my mind, can I leave?
  49. Will my new soldier be changed by the Army?