Fort Benning

Welcome to the Fort Benning Defense Community!

The information in this section was developed for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families who are transitioning into the Fort Benning Defense Community. Fort Benning is located just across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, GA, and serves as home to many military families. We have curated some of the most popular resources in one location, to help streamline your research into our local area.

*The Alabama Military Stability Foundation and The Heroes Welcome Initiative vets all resources before posting and does not endorse any of the organizations represented here.

Employment, Entrepreneurship and Education

Alabama Department of Labor

Alabama Works

American Corporate Partners

Blue Star Families Careers Center

East Alabama Chamber of Commerce

East Alabama Young Professionals

FourBlock

Hiring Our Heroes – Military Spouse

Made in Alabama

Military Officers Association of America – Military Spouse

Military Spouse Advocacy Network – Career and Employment

Military Spouse JD Network

Office of Veterans Business Development

Prepare to Launch U + Four Block – Military Spouse Career Readiness Program

Soldier for Life

U.S. Dept of Defense’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

USO – Military Spouse Networking

Veterati

K-12 Education and Child Care

Alabama Public Library Service

Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

Homework Alabama Powered by Tutor.com

Phenix City School District

Glenwood School

Russell County School District

Lee County Schools

Military Homeschoolers Association

Operation Child Care Project

Financial Literacy and Assistance

Military Spouse Income Tax Exemption

MSRRA – Military Spouse Residency Relief Act

Health & Wellness

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Housing

East Alabama Board of Realtors

Networking

East Alabama Chamber of Commerce

East Alabama Young Professionals

Foreign-Born Military Spouse Network

Still Serving Veterans