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Fort Moore (Fort Benning)

Fort Moore · Columbus, Georgia

Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) is home to the Infantry and Armor Schools, Ranger School, and Army Airborne School. Located adjacent to Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL, it is one of the most operationally busy training posts in the Army and a frequent assignment for Infantry, Armor, and Ranger-tabbed officers and NCOs.

E-5 BAH: $1,350
O-3 BAH: $1,800
Avg Home Price: $240,000
Branch: Army

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Where Fort Moore Is

Approximate installation location. Hold ⌘/Ctrl and scroll to zoom.

Neighborhoods

Midland

Off-Post

$1,200 to $1,600/mo

Most popular with military families, new construction, great schools

Phenix City, AL

Off-Post

$1,000 to $1,400/mo

Across the Chattahoochee River, very affordable, Alabama taxes lower

Fortson / Upatoi

Off-Post

$1,100 to $1,500/mo

Quiet suburban areas, good school options, moderate commute

Fort Moore On-Post

On-Post

On-Post BAH/mo

Managed by Picerne Military Housing, multiple neighborhoods across post

Schools

Muscogee County School District

Grades K to 12

Columbus district, research individual schools as quality varies widely

Phenix City Schools

Grades K to 12

Across the river in Alabama, smaller district with more consistent ratings

Shaw High School

Grades 9 to 12

Military magnet program, popular with military families in Columbus

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Managed by Picerne Military Housing. Variety of housing areas. Apply 4 to 6 months out. Family housing priority based on rank and dependents.

Off-Post Rental Market

Midland is premium, Phenix City is most affordable. Many newer subdivisions built for the military market with VA loan-friendly builders.

Commute

Main gates are Marne Road and Vibbert Avenue. Heavy traffic during PT formation hours. Most off-post families commute 20 to 35 minutes from Midland or Phenix City.

Installation Highlights

Home of the Infantry and Armor schools, Rangers, and Airborne
Ranger School and Jump School training cycles run year-round
National Infantry Museum on post, world-class military history exhibit
Georgia no longer taxes military retirement pay
Proximity to Atlanta (2 hours) for airport and city amenities

Insider Tips

Many soldiers choose Phenix City, AL for lower Alabama taxes while working in Georgia
The National Infantry Museum is free and world class, visit within your first month
Columbus is a growing city with a good restaurant and arts scene developing downtown
Heat and humidity are intense June through September, acclimate gradually
The Chattahoochee River offers kayaking, fishing, and recreation nearby

Nearby Attractions

National Infantry Museum at Fort Moore
Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain (45 min)
Atlanta day trips, Hartsfield-Jackson airport (2 hours)
Warm Springs and FDR State Park (1 hour)
Lake Harding for boating and fishing

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DSN: 835-9626
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