Soldier Dies from Medical Emergency During Basic Training at Fort Moore

Fort Moore leaders unveil an official Fort Moore sign during a redesignation ceremony

An Army basic trainee at Fort Moore, Georgia, died Friday after receiving emergency medical care, the service said. Pfc. Cesar Gonzalez, 21, died during infantry training after succumbing to a “medical emergency,” according to a statement from the Army. It was unclear what led to the soldier’s death, and the incident is still under investigation. […]

Army Recruit Dies at Fort Moore Just Before Completing Basic Training

Pvt. Jacob Atchison, of Pella, Iowa

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

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Harold "Hal" Moore Jr.

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 […]