Columbus Ga - Fort Benning - The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center

Columbus Ga - Fort Benning - News:   The largest monetary gift by an individual or corporation has been made to the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center by the Synovus Foundation.  Representing a combined gift from Synovus, CB&T Bank and TSYS  the donation amount is $1.25 million.  The museum will encompass some 200 acres at a cost of $85 million.  Designed to honor the historical sacrifices made by soldiers the museum is presently under construction and expected to be completed in 2008.

Civic and business leaders in Columbus Ga have a long history of supporting military families and the soldiers serving our country.  The donation of 1.25 million dollars goes a long way to show how committed the community is to honoring veterans and active duty soldiers.