Army Recruit Dies at Fort Moore Just Before Completing Basic Training
A young Army recruit died during basic training at Fort Moore, Georgia last week, according to the service. Pvt. Jacob Atchison, of Pella, Iowa, died July 12 due to a medical emergency, the Army said. The cause of death was unclear and is still being investigated. “Those who volunteer to defend the nation represent the […]
Fort Benning Is Now Fort Moore
Fort Benning, Georgia, was redesignated as Fort Moore on Thursday, the new name honoring one of the Army’s most influential couples. Fort Moore is the center of the Army’s training for new ground combat troops, hosting the basic training schools for infantry, cavalry scouts and tankers. It was renamed after Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and […]