Fort Benning welcomes Brig. Gen. Peter L. Jones as the 56th chief of infantry. Jones assumes the duties after serving recently as the director of Future Plans, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, North Atlantic Organization, Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan.
Some of his awards include the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Infantryman Badge. He also was presented the Pathfinder Badge, the Parachutist Badge and the Ranger Tab. Read More