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Soldiers get a party for United States’ birthday
Fort Stewart celebrated America's 236th birthday Wednesday with a day-long party that began at Newman Field with a show, rides, games and food and ended at Donovan Field with a concert and fireworks.
Expo, cook-off compete at Marne Week
The Nutrition Expo and BBQ Cook-off shared the same time slot Wednesday on Fort Stewart for Marne Week competitions and exhibits.
Ford completes Marine Aviation course
Marine Corps Pfc. Shownejwa E. Ford, daughter of Colette N. Taylor of Richmond Hill and Maurice A. Foster of Phenix City, Ala., recently completed the Marine Aviation Maintenance Administration Course.
Group to provide 15,000 meals to soldiers, families during July Fourth
The Hinesville Military Affairs Committee has finalized coordination plans to provide free meals to Fort Stewart soldiers and their families during the installation's July Fourth celebrations.
Local JROTC cadets shine at Camp Eagle
While the summer heat continues to sizzle and most people would choose to linger on the beach, 192 teens from 14 area high schools recently spent a week challenging their leadership skills during Camp Eagle at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C.
Richmond Hill soldier killed in Afghanistan
A Richmond Hill soldier deployed from Fort Stewart has been killed in Afghanistan. The 3rd Infantry Division on Monday confirmed the death of Maj. Paul C. Voelke, who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Voelke, 36, died Friday in Mazar E. Sharif, Afghanistan from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to 1-30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team and deployed in February for a nine-month deployment. The incident is under investigation and additional details have not ...
Major dies in Afghanistan
The Third Infantry Division has confirmed the death of Major Paul C. Voelke, from Monroe, New York, who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Fort Stewart, 3rd ID get temporary leadership
Two colonels took leadership positions on Fort Stewart and of the 3rd Infantry Division during a ceremony in Marne Gardens this morning.
Retiring colonel has ties to Fort Stewart
Col. William "Bill" Lukens retired from the Army on June 1. Named a distinguished military graduate, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Adjutant General's Corps in 1982 when he graduated from Rider College in Lawrenceville, N.J. During his 30-year career, Lukens spent 12 years overseas and five years at Fort Stewart. He was the assistant chief of staff for personnel (G1) for the 3rd Infantry Division and participated in the liberation of ...
More troops to deploy overseas
The Department of the Army has notified the 3rd Infantry Division that additional units that will deploy to Afghanistan later this year.
Going green in Afghanistan
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Spc. James Clayton wants you to think about your local recycling center back home.
Local soldier killed in Afghanistan
SPC Bryant J. Luxmore, a 3rd Infantry Division soldier from New Windsor, Ill., has been killed in combat in Afghanistan, the division confirmed Tuesday.
3rd Infantry Division soldier killed in Afghanistan
FORT STEWART -- The Third Infantry Division has confirmed the death of Spc. Bryant J. Luxmore, from New Windsor, Ill., during combat operations supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Platero found guilty of murder
A Georgia soldier was found guilty Tuesday of killing his two Army roommates in 2010 at a U.S. base camp in Iraq, where prosecutors said he opened fire hours after complaining that the victims had let their room get too messy.
Renaming PTSD could help soldiers reach out
Post-traumatic stress disorder could be in for a name change as some Army and Department of Veterans Affairs officials push to redefine its diagnosis as an injury, rather than a disorder.
Articles by Section - Military
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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