Fort Benning, GA 2:54 Delta Co

• Historic Army Post: Fort Benning, established in 1918, is a major U.S. Army installation located near Columbus, Georgia, and serves as the home of the Maneuver Center of Excellence. • 2nd Battalion, 54th Infantry Regiment: This battalion, part of the 198th Infantry Brigade, is a key unit for training Infantry soldiers at Fort Benning, responsible for transforming civilians into Infantrymen. • Delta Company (“D Co”): Delta Company within 2/54 is one of the basic training companies where new recruits undergo rigorous training to become U.S. Army Infantry soldiers. • “Follow Me” Motto: The 54th Infantry Regiment’s motto is “Follow Me,” which embodies the leadership and courage expected of Infantry soldiers trained at Fort Benning. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 54th Infantry Regiment’s insignia features a black and white shield representing the unit’s service in two different campaigns during World War I. • National Infantry Museum: Located at Fort Benning, the museum honors the service and sacrifices of Infantry soldiers, including those trained by 2/54 Delta Company. • “Turning Civilians into Soldiers”: Each year, thousands of new recruits pass through Delta Company’s training cycles, learning critical skills such as marksmanship, teamwork, and leadership. • Historic Graduations: Families from across the nation travel to Fort Benning to witness their loved ones graduate from basic training, a tradition that has continued for decades. • Deployment History: While primarily a training unit, the 54th Infantry Regiment’s lineage includes combat deployments, notably during World War I and World War II. • Modernization and Diversity: Fort Benning and its training units, including 2/54 Delta Co, have continuously adapted to modern warfare, including integrating women into Infantry training since 2016.