Ares Company 2-29 Infantry Regiment

Good afternoon, a couple of times have changed for graduation and turning blue. The turning blue ceremony will begin at 0900 on 28 January, 2026 at kannel field. Graduation is being moved to an indoor ceremony at the National Infantry Museum at 0800 on 29 January, 2026.

Pass information

Trainees will be released immediately following the Turning blue ceremony on a pass. Please exit the parking lot quickly as we are not the only Company doing a ceremony that day. They will need to return no later than 1900 on 28 January, 2026 to Alpha Company 2-29.

After graduation trainees will be released to their families. If they are Direct Ship they will be placed on buses to their next duty station. If their follow on assignment is Airborne, RASP, or 18x they will be placed on a pass and will need to return no later than 1900 on Monday 2 February, 2026 to Alpha company 2-29. If they’re RTLI they will be handed off to the RTLI cadre.

Dearest Family and Loved Ones,
The Soldiers of the Ares Company have been working incredibly hard throughout Initial Entry Training, and we're so proud of their dedication and progress.

We are excited to announce authorized leave for the holidays, allowing our Soldiers some precious time home with loved ones.

All eligible Soldiers may take leave starting December 19, 2025, through January 4, 2026; specific dates depend on their mode of travel. As families begin making travel plans, please carefully note the following dates and guidelines:

Departure Information:
Personally Owned Vehicle: Soldiers will begin departing the post via Personally Owned Vehicle starting at 4:00AM December 18th, 2025. To gain access to the installation requires a picture ID for each person over the age of 18, proof of insurance, a copy of the vehicle registration and a federal background clearance check. Please note only U.S. citizens may complete the online access request. All Others are required to request access in person at the Fort Benning Visitor Center located at 6065 Lindsay Creek Parkway. https://home.army.mil/benning/About/gates-visitors

Air Travel: For those flying, please be aware, parents are welcome to purchase airline tickets for their Soldiers. However, Soldiers must depart from the Atlanta Airport and are not permitted to leave prior to 6:00 AM December 19th, 2025.
Transportation to and from the airport will be arranged by your Soldiers at their Unit.
We highly recommend purchasing refundable or transferable tickets for your Soldier in case their eligibility for leave changes.

Return Information:

All soldiers returning from holiday block leave will be dropped off at Pomeroy Field.

Personally Owned Vehicles: Soldiers returning to Fort Benning via personally owned vehicles may begin reporting no earlier than 8:00 AM January 4, 2026, but no later than 6:00 PM EST on January 04, 2026.

Air Travel: Soldiers returning by air to Atlanta Airport must arrive no earlier than 6:00 AM EST and no later than 6:00 PM EST on January 04, 2026. This deadline is crucial to ensure a seamless resumption of training.

Please continue to track the progress of your Soldier to ensure all requirements to go on leave has been met. Soldiers will receive additional instructions before they depart covering emergency situations such as weather delays and medical treatment.

Your Soldier is strongly encouraged to exercise daily, refrain from the use of to***co products and consuming alcohol. Being a Soldier is not without stress, especially as we remain committed to the safety of our Nation. Your encouragement means the world to these Soldiers as they continue their journey.

We are excited and looking forward to allowing your Soldier to spend the holiday season with you. Please do not hesitate to contact your Soldiers' chain of command or the Ares Company CQ desk at 706-544-8334 for further assistance.

Important Dates for class 25-063

Turning Green- 17 October 2025 1000

Turning Blue- 28 January 2026 0900

Graduation- 29 January 2026 0800

***Times are subject to change but dates will stay the same.

Good afternoon Ares friends and family. The Turning Blue ceremony for class 25-026 will be this Wednesday 23 July at 0900 at kanell field. Trainees will be released following the ceremony on pass and will have to return no later than 1900.

Trainees will not be allowed to go outside of the local Columbus area.

Trainees are not allowed to drink alcohol, use to***co products, or wear anything aside from their AGSU uniform

Please enjoy your time with your soldier do not put them in an awkward position by buying them contraband or having them come back with anything they're not authorized to.

If you have any questions feel free to message the page and we'll reply as soon as we can. Thank you for your support and have a great day.

Important Dates for class 25-026

Turning Blue- 23 July 2025 0900

Graduation- 24 July 2025 0900

***Times are subject to change but dates will stay the same.

There has been a change to the timeline for the Turning Green Pass. Your soldiers no longer have to return on Sunday. They will need to be returned by 1800 on Monday. Sorry for any inconveniences this shift may cause

Good morning Ares friends and family. The Turning Green ceremony for class 25-026 will be this Friday 25 April at 0900 at kanell field. Trainees will be released following the ceremony on pass and will have to return no earlier than 1500 and no later than 1800 on Sunday.

Families are required to get a visitor pass. Visitor passes can be acquired at the Lindsey Creek Visitor Center.

Trainees will not be allowed to go 50 miles beyond the Fort Benning area.

Trainees are not allowed to drink alcohol, use to***co products, or wear anything aside from their OCP uniform and beret.

Please enjoy your time with your soldier do not put them in an awkward position by buying them contraband or having them come back with anything they're not authorized to.

If you have any questions feel free to message the page and we'll reply as soon as we can. Thank you for your support and have a great day.

Enjoy these photos from the past couple of weeks of training.

BUSY AT WORK! Class 25-026 pushes hard from red to white phase! Learning the fundamentals of being a member of a team and rifle marksmanship.

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, we have reviewed and adjusted our social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies 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.

Good afternoon! If you have a soldiers returning from block leave, you can begin dropping them off at 0700 on January 3rd 2025 at the 2-29 Battalion Area. For soldiers returning, whether by plane or being dropped off, they need to be in uniform. Reminder soldiers are not allowed to have any contraband when they return. If any issues arise such as car issues or inclement weather please call 706-544-8334 ASAP so we are aware of the situation.

I’ve attached a link for directions to 2-29. Another helpful app that can help you navigate Fort Moore is the guide on app. Once again if you have any questions feel free to reach out.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UJfNBq1ZrA4CpEVt8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

***Correction to time. The ceremony begins at 1000. Apologies for the mistake

Good afternoon Ares friends and family. The Graduation ceremony for class 24-054 will be this Thursday 12 December at 1000 at Inouye Field. Trainees will be released following the ceremony.

If you have any questions feel free to message the page and we'll reply as soon as we can. Thank you for your support and have a great day.

Class 24-054.