Fort Benning, Then Moore, Now Benning Again: The People Behind the Names
Just weeks before World War I ended, the U.S. military established Fort Benning near Columbus. The first soldiers arrived there on Oct. 6, 1918. Later that month, officials held a ceremony for naming it after Confederate Brig. Gen. Henry Benning. More than a century later, the base was renamed Fort Moore in honor of the […]
Despite 99 Arrests, Redstone Arsenal Still Wrestles with People Bringing Guns on Base
Ever since Alabama passed a law allowing permitless carry, more and more people have been getting arrested for bringing guns onto Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Since the start of 2023, when the new law took effect, 99 people have been arrested for illegally bringing firearms onto the military base, according to Redstone officials. And the […]
Faceless People, Invisible Hands: New Army Video Aims to Lure Recruits for Psychological Operations
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. — The video is unsettling, with haunting images of faceless people, fire and soldiers. The voiceover is a cascade of recognizable historical voices as the screen pulses cryptic messages touting the power of words, ideas and “invisible hands.” Hints of its origin are tucked into frames as they flash by: PSYWAR. The […]
Army Personnel File Shows Maine Reservist who Killed 18 People Received Glowing Reviews
PORTLAND, Maine — An Army reservist responsible for the deadliest shooting in Maine history received a glowing review from his superiors even as some of his family members were growing increasingly worried about his mental health. The annual evaluation from April 2023 indicated Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin, was “a consummate professional” who “excelled as […]