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Landings Military Family Relief Fund – still available for Soldiers
Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. - The two Landings retirees talked quietly as they sat, drinking coffee and contemplating how to reach out to area service members who have an emergency financial need. The retired professionals represent many other 'low-key' retirees from the upscale-gated community who want to express their appreciation and compassion for our nation's warriors with their money and skills. They have made that difference over the last five years with proceeds from the ...
Sledgehammer Brigade joins forces
Fort Benning, Ga. - Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Third Infantry Division, loaded track vehicles and equipment aboard C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, June 3, at Lawson Army Airfield, Fort Benning, Ga., as they prepared to participate in a joint training exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C. The exercise is designed to prepare units for a rapid deployment in defense of U.S interests across the globe. Planning for the ...
On-time poppa
Every child's birth is a miracle, but the coincidences surrounding the births of a local couple's children cause them to believe they're extra blessed.
New brass will help lead 3rd ID
The 3rd Infantry Division welcomed two new senior leaders, including a colonel who will stand in as post commander for the next year, in a Thursday morning ceremony at Fort Stewart's Marne Garden.
Tropical storm Debby drenching area
The rain falling on Coastal Georgia is from Tropical Storm Debby, which has stalled in the Gulf of Mexico not far from the Florida Coast, according to the National Weather Service.
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.
US plans significant military presence in Kuwait
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States is planning a significant military presence of 13,500 troops in Kuwait to give it the flexibility to respond to sudden conflicts in the region as Iraq adjusts to the withdrawal of American combat forces and the world nervously eyes Iran, according to a congressional report.
Army deserves to celebrate
On Thursday, Fort Stewart celebrated the 237th birthday of the U.S. Army. We'd like to join in wishing not only the Army a happy birthday, but also take a moment to honor all the men and women who have served and are serving now.
Junior-grade soldiers, families get free laptops
Many soldiers have endured years of repeated deployments, which separate them from their families for long periods of time. And although most deployed soldiers have internet access "down range," family members of many junior enlisted soldiers often do not have computers at home to respond to email or chat via Facebook or Skype. Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization supporting troops and their families, is responding to this need. On Wednesday, the organization donated 150 laptops ...
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.
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.
More troops get deployment orders
The Department of the Army has notified the 3rd Infantry Division that additional units that will deploy to Afghanistan later this year. The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade and the 3rd Sustainment Brigade will deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, though the exact dates have not been released. The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade is expected to deploy to Regional Command-South for nine months. This is their second deployment to Afghanistan. The aviation brigade ...
Soldier's body recovered from ocean
The body of a 3rd Infantry Division soldier who went missing in the Atlantic off St. Simons Island's Sunday evening was recovered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Murder/court-martial trial starts on post
The defense team for Spc. Neftaly Platero said Army investigators "lost their objectivity" during the investigation of the shootings that occurred Sept. 23, 2010, at Camp Fallujah in Iraq. Platero's murder trial/court-marshal began Monday on Fort Stewart.
Kingston's right about military sponsoring sports
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga. 1st, has a keen eye or divining rod for pinpointing fat and wasteful spending in the federal budget. It appears so anyway with his recent announcement that he and a Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota, teamed up to spotlight millions of dollars the U.S. Department of Defense is consuming unnecessarily. The target is military sponsorships of professional sports. In 2011, Rep. Kingston noted, the ...
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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.
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.
Stewart employees preparing for July furloughs
A May 14 Department of Defense news release announced Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's directive that furloughs will begin for DoD civilians after July 8. Fort Stewart Public Affairs Officer Kevin Larson confirmed that civilian personnel managers at Stewart are preparing for the furloughs but noted that details had to be worked out locally.
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.
Pentagon steps closer to civilian furloughs
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today that he has signed a memorandum directing defense managers to prepare to furlough most Defense Department civilian employees for up to 11 days between July 8 and the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year.
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.
Coastal hazards to top discussion
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Clark Alexander will present a program on threats to the Georgia Coast in an "Evening @ Skidaway" reception and lecture Tuesday, May 21, on the campus of Skidaway Institute, 10 Ocean Science Circle in Savannah.
Soldier, family escape fire unharmed
The Gum Branch home of a Fort Stewart soldier and his family was heavily damaged Thursday night by fire. The family and their pets made it out OK but lost most of their belongings.
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