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‘Maintainers’ develop teamwork during convoy live fire training
FORT STEWART, Ga. – The 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conducted convoy life fire training, Sept. 10-21, during the 4th IBCT "Vanguard" Focus field training exercise on Fort Stewart, Ga.
As US troop 'surge' ends, setbacks are piling up
The end game in Afghanistan is off to a shaky start. Just as the last U.S. "surge" troops leave the country, trouble is breaking out in ways that go to the core of the strategy for winding down the U.S. and allied combat role and making Afghans responsible for their own security. At stake is the goal of ensuring that Afghanistan not revert to being a terrorist haven. Nearly two years after President Barack Obama ...
Travel showcase invites military community
Soldiers, their family members and Department of Defense civilians recently learned what the community has to offer for fun activities at the 2012 Community Showcase and Travel Show on Wednesday at Hunter Club and Thursday at Club Stewart.
Police end standoff in home near Savannah school
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Savannah police say they've taken two people into custody after surrounding a home where they said a woman armed with a gun was holed up inside.
Congress courts veterans leading up to election
WASHINGTON (AP) - Both parties are using a brief pre-election session of Congress to make campaign appeals to returning veterans.
Marines headed to Libya to reinforce security
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials say some 50 Marines are being sent to Libya to reinforce security at U.S. diplomatic facilities in the aftermath of an attack in the eastern city of Benghazi that killed the U.S. ambassador and three American members of his staff.
More alleged F.E.A.R. militia members charged
Five more alleged members of F.E.A.R. face charges in connection with the militia group's activity. The Liberty County Grand Jury on Monday returned three indictments against the suspects, charging them with multiple violations of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, according to a news release from the district attorney's office.
US watchdog questions spending for Afghan army
WASHINGTON (AP) - The watchdog for U.S. spending in Afghanistan says lax accountability in a $1.1 billion program supplying fuel to the Afghan National Army needs "immediate attention" before control of the program is turned over to the Kabul government in less than four months.
US hands over Bagram prison to Afghans
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (AP) - U.S. officials handed over formal control of Afghanistan's only large-scale U.S.-run prison to Kabul on Monday, even as disagreements between the two countries over the thousands of Taliban and terror suspects held there marred the transfer.
Fort Stewart backers support resolution against sequestration
The Southeast Georgia Friends of Fort Stewart and Hunter, in an effort to make the community aware, will co-host an event in support of local elected officials who will sign a resolution in opposition of sequestration and the negative economic impacts it could have on the entire country for years to come.
Vanguard troops set unique training area
Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division's 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team created a one-of-a-kind training area Aug. 27 on Fort Stewart.
‘Cottonbalers’ demonstrate success of intensive language training course
FORT STEWART, Ga. – More than 20 "Cottonbalers" from 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, transformed a crowded Fort Stewart, Ga., classroom into the dusty roads and majestic mountains of Afghanistan, Aug. 30, using the power of language alone.
‘Vanguard’ soldiers try out for female engagement teams
FORT STEWART, Ga. – Female soldiers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, endured a grueling selection process on Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 27-30, to prove themselves worthy of becoming members of female engagement teams.
3rd ID unit takes over in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jim Huggins, 82nd Airborne Division commanding general and outgoing Regional Command-South commanding general, cased the 82nd Airborne Division colors Sunday and officially handed over command to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert "Abe" Abrams, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, during a transition of authority ceremony at Kandahar Airfield.
Army responds to increased suicide rate
After stabilizing for three years, suicide rates in the Army are on the rise. According to a recent USA Today interview with Gen. Ray Odierno, the Army chief of staff said suicides now are the most common form of death in the Army. Reportedly, Odierno was responding to questions about 38 suicides or suspected suicides during July. When asked to confirm this number, Hank Minitrez, Army G-1, said his office does not publish monthly reports. ...
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Candlelight vigil for nation's fallen
Soldiers and members of the community joined more than 30 "Gold Star" family members Thursday morning at Fort Stewart's Main Post Chapel for a candlelight vigil for America's fallen service members.
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.
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