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Tree dedication salutes another fallen 3rd ID hero

Another tree has been added to the rows of Eastern redbud trees that border Fort Stewart's 6th Street from Gulick Avenue to Bundy Street and separate Taylors Creek Golf Course from Cottrell Field and Quick Track.

February 16, 2013 | Randy C. Murray Special to the News | Military


Training the Army's future leaders

Fort Stewart's Noncommissioned Officers Academy has a new commandant, Command Sgt. Maj. Lindsey G. Streeter.

February 11, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


WWII chaplains honored for sacrifice

Members of the East Liberty County American Legion Post 321 and the congregation of the South Newport Baptist Church in Townsend conducted memorial services Sunday to honor four Army chaplains. The services observed the 70th anniversary of the actions of chaplain-lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling and John P. Washington.

February 06, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


Army cuts could hurt area, state

At the Imprint Warehouse near the front gate of Fort Stewart, owner Daniel Clark figures about 40 cents of every dollar he earns comes from units at the neighboring Army post ordering T-shirts custom printed with battalion logos, embroidered ball caps and decorative coins that commanders pass out to reward their troops.

February 04, 2013 | By Russ Bynum Associated Press writer | Military


Officials plan ahead of sequestration, BRAC

Retired Maj. Gen. David R. Bockel, executive director of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee, discussed sequestration and base realignment and closure during his recent visit to Hinesville.

February 01, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


Women in combat raises questions

Two female soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team expressed different opinions about Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta's lift of the ban on women serving in combat units. During media interviews held Tuesday outside their brigade headquarters the two soldiers talked candidly about the policy change.

January 30, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


Soldiers have mixed feelings on women in combat

Military leaders formally lifted the ban on female soldiers serving in combat positions Thursday with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey announcing the change.

January 28, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


Stewart clinic here earns recognition

A Winn Army Community Hospital primary care medical clinic has earned the highest possible certification by an outside health care accreditation organization.

January 28, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


Local Army clinic earns highest recognition

The Winn Army Community Hospital primary care medical clinic in Richmond Hill has been awarded the highest possible certification by an outside health care accreditation organization.

January 28, 2013 | Randy C. Murray Special to the News | Military


Fort Stewart officials credit high standards for years of awards

A management tool implemented by Fort Stewart's Directorate of Public Works probably contributed to the installation winning a number of awards during the last decade.

January 25, 2013 | Randy C. Murray Special to the News | Military


Warner Robins pushing vet training center

WARNER ROBINS - City officials in Warner Robins say plans are in the works to create a school near Robins Air Force Base to train military veterans for the private workforce.

January 24, 2013 | Associated Press | Military


SecDef expected to lift ban on women in combat

WASHINGTON - Senior defense officials say Pentagon chief Leon Panetta is removing the military's ban on women serving in combat, opening hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than a decade at war.

January 23, 2013 | By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press writer | Military


VA clinic breaks ground in Hinesville

Military and civilian leaders broke ground Monday on the Hinesville VA Clinic, which will provide veterans with primary care and expanded specialty treatments closer to home.

January 19, 2013 | Danielle Hipps Special to the News | Military


Warriors Walk gets 444th tree

A 24-year-old soldier, husband, father, son and brother was memorialized Thursday morning with a tree dedication ceremony at Fort Stewart's Warriors Walk.

January 19, 2013 | Randy C. Murray Special to the News | Military


3rd ID soldier killed in Aghanistan

The Department of Defense announced Friday the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

January 14, 2013 | Staff report | Military


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Garrison commander: Furloughs will hurt economy

Col. Kevin Gregory, U.S. Army Garrison commander for Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, reported to the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce during its Progress Through People Luncheon on Thursday at Connection Church.

May 20, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


Four fallen soldiers honored on walk

Four more eastern redbud trees have been planted at Fort Stewart's Warriors Walk, bringing the total number of living monuments to 457. The newly planted trees memorialize the service of four 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, who were honored in a formal ceremony Thursday morning.

May 17, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


State forms task force to help veterans

Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a bill creating a state task force to investigate how the state can coordinate services to better assist servicemembers discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

May 16, 2013 | Special to the News | Military


Army says software wasn't needed

A request for specific intelligence software that was later rescinded by the requestor, Maj. Gen. Robert "Abe" Abrams, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and Regional Command-South in Afghanistan, received an official explanation Thursday from an Army spokesman at the Pentagon.

May 15, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


Soldier helps keep spirits up

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - In an effort to maintain a well balanced team, the 3rd Sustainment Brigade's master resiliency trainer, Capt. Dana Cook, provided a wellness workshop for deployed soldiers at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on May 3.

May 15, 2013 | By Sgt. Tanjie Patterson Special to the News | Military


TRICARE changing, costs likely to go up

Approved and proposed changes to the military's Tricare health-care program dramatically could affect military retirees living near Fort Stewart, according to Jeff Loomis, access assistant care manager at Winn Army Community Hospital.

May 12, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


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