Congressman Bishop Praises Army Decision to Keep Brigade at Fort Benning

Statement

Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives' Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, praised the United States Army's decision to keep Fort Benning untouched from the Army's overall brigade reduction plan.

"The ties between Columbus and Fort Benning are as strong as ever, and today's exciting announcement highlights the positive and mutually beneficial co-existence the two communities share. I am personally proud of Columbus' lineage of services, support, and opportunity for Fort Benning, assets which shone brightly throughout the Army's decision making process."

"The possibility of losing a brigade from Fort Benning was real, and I thank the Columbus community, including the Chamber, on all its efforts in averting an adverse conclusion. I stood with the city in our advocacy for Columbus and now stand with the city in thanking Army Leadership for the particularly positive outcome of their decision. Today is a good day for Columbus and for Fort Benning, and I look forward to many more years of united service to the nation."

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