1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade

01/03/2026

📣 Holiday Block Leave Return – Important Information for Families:

Families and Friends of Fort Benning, welcome back! As Holiday Block Leave (HBL) concludes, please review the following guidance to ensure a smooth and safe return for your trainee.

🚗 POV Drop-Off Instructions – January 4, 2026
Drop-Off Location:

Pomeroy Field (near the BDE Regimental Chapel: 187 Infantry Regiment Street, Fort Benning, GA 31905)
Google Maps: C36X+Q9 Columbus, Georgia

Drop-Off Hours:
No earlier than 8:00 AM EST
No later than 6:00 PM EST

⚠️ Important:
All trainees returning by POV must be dropped off at Pomeroy Field.
Do not drop them off at any other location. Proper in-processing and accountability are required.

On behalf of the 1-50 Bayonet Family, we hope you and your Soldier enjoyed a safe and memorable Holiday Season and New Year. We look forward to their return and to continuing their training and transformation into the finest Infantrymen the U.S. Army has to offer.

12/15/2025

Holiday Block Leave: Important Information for Families:

Attention Families and Friends of Fort Benning!
As Holiday Block Leave (HBL) approaches, we want to ensure a smooth and safe pickup process for everyone coming to the installation to pick up their trainee.

For Parents picking up Trainees in a Personally Owned vehicle (POV):

See below for the Visitor Pass QR code. The QR code contains the Fort Benning Geogia (FBGA) installation pass needed to access post. Please arrive at ACP 2 Legacy/NIM “Grange” Gate (32.381591796875,-84.95384979248047). Please copy and paste on Google Maps the series of number to get to the Gate. Address is BLDG 2675 NIM Gate Legacy Boulevard, Fort Benning GA 31905. Gates open at 4am but we highly suggest arriving an hour early on DEC 18, 2025 to receive your car tag directing you to the pick up location.

Parents please follow the “blue route” as there will be markings placed throughout to navigate onto our Batallion footprint area towards our lower parking lot (see image below). Restroom facilities will be limited, so please plan accordingly.
Please follow directions from Drill Sergeants and Cadre members posted throughout the route to get to 1-50 IN BN.

For detailed information regarding specific POV departure time, location, and other pertinent information, please refer to the HBL letter your service member should have shared as well.

On behalf of the 1-50 Bayonet Family, we wish you and your soldier a safe and Happy Holidays!

12/05/2025

On behalf of the 1-50 IN Bayonet Family, we extend our deepest appreciation and recognition to these cadre members who have honorably served within our ranks. Their dedication, professionalism, and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the soldiers of this battalion and ensuring the continued strength of the Bayonet legacy.

Throughout their time here, they have demonstrated the highest standards of excellence, embodying the values of honor, duty, and selfless service. Their mentorship has not only prepared the next generation of soldiers for the challenges ahead but has also reinforced the cohesion and discipline the define the Bayonet Family.

We wish them continued success as they move forward to do bigger and better things for the Army and our Nation. The Bayonet Family stands proud of their achievements and looks forward to seeing the remarkable ways they will continue to serve.

Play The Game, Fix Bayonets!

11/13/2025

Family and friends from Bayonet Battalion, 1-50 IN BN, 198th IN BDE.

Please read the memorandum from our Brigade Commander, Colonel Jacob E. White, regarding Holiday Block Leave.

Your Soldier have this information already and will keep you updated on any changes.

07/14/2025

After 20 weeks of grueling and intense Infantry training, the trainees of Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, have reached their culminating event — the Field Training Exercise (FTX).

Just three weeks before Graduation, these Soldiers faced their most demanding test yet. The FTX pushed them to their physical and mental limits. Throughout this final challenge, they rucked a total of 16 miles, executed critical Infantry tasks such as React to Contact and Knock Out a Bunker, and conducted a simulated Air MEDEVAC — all under pressure and fatigue.

Their journey culminated in the Crossed Rifles Ceremony, held at the beach — a powerful and emotional tradition symbolizing their transformation from civilians into Infantrymen.

In the weeks ahead, these newly forged warriors will prepare for graduation and the next chapter of their service, joining Infantry units around the globe, ready to serve with honor, pride, and unwavering commitment.

Strength and Honor.
D/1-50 IN BN — Always Forward.

🎥 Watch their journey:

After 20 grueling weeks of intense Infantry training, the trainees of Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment have reached their culminating eve...

03/06/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the U.S. Army has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD polices and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed, are in a process of being removed, or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels. Content will be archived in accordance with DA PAM 25-403.

The U.S. Army remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values.

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