Beloved Fort Benning employee retires after 64 years working on post

FORT BENNING, Ga. ( WRBL ) — In 22 years working with TYA contractors on post at Fort Benning, Jerry Powell has never worn a dress to work, but Monday morning was a special occasion.

After a 64-year career on post, Powell is retiring.

“I really enjoyed working,” said the newly retired great-grandmother, who has used her work to put both her children and grandchildren through school.

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It’s not the first time Jerry has retired, having first dipped her toes in the water during her mid-60s, though that was short-lived…

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