Fort Benning

What hotel should I stay at when I attend graduation?  What are some good restaurants around Fort Benning?  Should I fly into Atlanta or Columbus? What should I get my Soldier for Christmas?  These are just some of the questions posted daily on the Fort Benning Facebook page and no matter the subject, all of them get answered.

Since its creation in June, the page has become a great way for parents, spouses and other family members to support one another and share information, especially the family members of Soldiers in basic training. However, besides sharing information, these families are also forming friendships as they cope for nine or 14 weeks without their Soldier. Just ask the family members of D Company, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, who started a discussion group just 33 days ago when their Soldiers arrived at Fort Benning. In a little more than a month, they went from a group of 30 strangers to cyber-buddies who are making plans to meet each other at the airport and sharing cabins at Uchee Creek. They “talk” everyday and when one of them gets a phone call or receives a letter from their Soldier, they all celebrate and when a Soldier gets hurt or sick, they all send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

During the last five months the Fort Benning Facebook page has really become a support system for families, so if your Soldier is heading to Benning or even if he’s already here, take the time to visit www.facebook.com/fortbenningfans and connect with the other members of your Army family.

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