Suspicious Package Found at Ft. Benning

FORT BENNING, Ga. (AP) - A spokesman for Fort Benning hasconfirmed that Army officials are investigating "a suspicious noteand package" found at the west Georgia base.

By: Associated Press | WSAV News 3
Published: November 21, 2009

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FORT BENNING, Ga. (AP) - A spokesman for Fort Benning has
confirmed that Army officials are investigating "a suspicious note
and package" found at the west Georgia base.
Bob Purtiman says a soldier found the note and package were
found Thursday morning in an outdoor gazebo. The soldier
immediately notified a supervisor. The supervisor called 911.
Purtiman declined to comment on what the note said or what was
in the package.
He said there is an ongoing criminal investigation into whether
there is a viable threat against Fort Benning. In the meantime, he
said, security measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the
base and surrounding community.
Gen. David Petraeus, commander of Army Central Command, was at
the base Thursday for a graduation ceremony at the officer training
school.