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Fort Benning
Georgia
- Army
- Georgia
Installation overview
About Fort Benning
Fort Benning is a U.S. military installation in Georgia.
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Location
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Georgia
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Army
- State
- Georgia
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Moderate
Public sources
This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: March 2026
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Fort Benning
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (FT BENNING LAWSON FLD, GA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Chattahoochee County.
- Avg high
- 78.6°F
- Avg low
- 50.5°F
- Annual rainfall
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- Typical snowfall
- —
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively ModerateClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
Name and Status Timeline
History of names and status for Fort Benning
Curated, sourced redesignation and BRAC/closure events. Last verified 2026-07-31. Official names and statuses can change — confirm with primary DoD or Army sources.
Former names: Fort Moore · Fort Benning (Henry L. Benning namesake)
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Moore
Fort Benning → Fort Moore
Reason: Naming Commission / FY2021 NDAA Section 370 implementation
Fort Benning redesignated Fort Moore in honor of Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and Julia Compton Moore under Naming Commission recommendations.
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Benning (Fred G. Benning)
Fort Moore → Fort Benning
Reason: Secretary of Defense redesignation (10 U.S.C. §113) honoring Cpl. Fred G. Benning
Secretary of Defense directed renaming Fort Moore to Fort Benning in honor of Cpl. Fred G. Benning, a World War I Distinguished Service Cross recipient.
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Fort Benning FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Fort Benning located?
Fort Benning is located in Georgia.
What city is closest to Fort Benning?
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What is it like to live near Fort Benning?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Benning?
The surrounding Chattahoochee community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 78.6°F, average low near 50.5°F. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
What is the current official name used in this timeline for Fort Benning?
This timeline lists the current name as Fort Benning (status: active). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.
What former names are recorded for Fort Benning?
Fort Moore; Fort Benning (Henry L. Benning namesake)