{"id":9218,"date":"2023-05-08T18:15:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T18:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9218"},"modified":"2023-05-08T18:33:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T18:33:22","slug":"exchange-celebrates-fort-moore-redesignation-with-free-screenings-of-we-were-soldiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/05\/08\/exchange-celebrates-fort-moore-redesignation-with-free-screenings-of-we-were-soldiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Celebrates Fort Moore Redesignation with Free Screenings of \u2018We Were Soldiers\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PosterFORT BENNING \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will host a series of free movie screenings to celebrate the redesignation of Fort Benning to Fort Moore and help educate the community about the heroes that gave the post its new name.<\/p>\n

From May 11 through May 14<\/a>, the Fort Moore theater will hold daily screenings of the 2002 film, \u201cWe Were Soldiers,\u201d starring Mel Gibson and partially filmed at the installation.<\/p>\n

Based on Lt. Gen. Hal Moore\u2019s book, \u201cWe Were Soldiers Once\u2026 and Young,\u201d the film details the 1st<\/sup> and 2nd<\/sup> Battalions of the 7th<\/sup> Cavalry Regiment\u2019s roles in the Battle of Ia Drang.<\/p>\n

Moore, who led the 1st<\/sup> Battalion at Ia Drang, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism during the battle. The film also recounts the work done by his wife, Julia Compton Moore, to advocate for the creation of an official system for notifying the next of kin of fallen Soldiers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got a lot of young troops and other people here who might not necessarily know the history behind our new name,\u201d said Exchange General Manager Stephanie Wilson. \u201cThe free screenings of \u2018We Were Soldiers\u2019 are a great way to educate the community about the Moores\u2019 legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lucas Cinemas Fort Moore is at 7300 Ingersoll St., Bldg. 1687. For a list of showtimes, visit https:\/\/lucascinemas.com\/lucas-ga\/<\/a>. For more information or to arrange for a group or unit screening, call 706-685-8266.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> To celebrate the redesignation of Fort Benning to Fort Moore, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Lucas Cinema are offering free screenings of \u201cWe Were Soldiers\u201d from May 11 through May 14. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2oG<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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