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July 9, 2015

Army cuts at Fort Benning to have deep economic impact

Ledger-Enquirer July 9, 2015

The Columbus area in the next couple of years will be feeling the effects of sequestration. The Army’s decision to downsize from its current strength of 570,000 soldiers to 450,000 will have a profound effect on the economy of the Columbus,Phenix City and surrounding communities. The 3rd Brigade will be eliminated with the subsequent loss of 3,450 soldiers.

Ft. Benning was one of the three posts to receive the biggest cut losing 3,450 soldiers, along with Ft. Hood, 3,350, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska 2,631. Because Ft. Benning is the biggest employer in the Tri-City area this…