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Fort Hood judge ousted

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A military judge has been thrown off the Fort Hood deadly shooting case after an appeals court found that his treatment of the suspect, including an order to have the man forcibly shaved, indicated a lack of impartiality.

December 04, 2012 | By Angela K. Brown Associated Press writer | News+Opinion


Future troop levels in Afghanistan debated

WASHINGTON (AP) - The debate over how many U.S. troops will remain in Afghanistan after 2014 comes down to risky business.

December 03, 2012 | By Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns Associated Press writers | News+Opinion


New armor designed for women

Women are not shaped like men. With female soldiers taking a greater combat role, the Army now is field-testing new body armor that is designed to better fit women.

November 30, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray | News+Opinion


Apparent murder-suicide claims soldier, vet

A current 3rd Infantry Division soldier and a former soldier were killed during the weekend in what civilian law-enforcement investigators are calling a domestic dispute.

November 28, 2012 | Special to Connect | News+Opinion


Q&A: Women sue to serve in combat

SAN DIEGO - A federal lawsuit filed by four service members Tuesday challenges the Pentagon's longstanding policy barring women from serving in direct combat positions. Here are the issues:

November 28, 2012 | Associated Press | News+Opinion


Woman at heart of scandal defends herself

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jill Kelley wants the world to know that she didn't do anything wrong when she befriended top military brass.

November 28, 2012 | By Tamara Lush and Terry Spencer Associated Press writers | News+Opinion


Providers case colors, deploy to Kandahar

The 3rd Sustainment Brigade cased its unit colors last week during a formal ceremony on Cottrell Field. About 250 Providers are deploying to Kandahar Province in Afghanistan.

November 26, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray | News+Opinion


General's wife speaks out on his misconduct probe

NEW YORK (AP) - As an Army general faces a string of sexual misconduct charges involving female officers, his wife is seeking to stir a broader look at often taboo subjects in military marriages: adultery, the strain of separation and the stress of war.

November 20, 2012 | By Jennifer Peltz Associated Press writer | News+Opinion


Despite focus suicide up among ranks in 2012

WASHINGTON - Ten months into 2012, the number of suspected suicides by active-duty soldiers has surpassed last year's total, even as the Pentagon struggles to stem the persistent problem.

November 16, 2012 | By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press writer | News+Opinion


New garrison commander discusses deployments

Col. Kevin Gregory, U.S. Army Garrison commander for Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, spoke Tuesday at the Hinesville Rotary Club's weekly luncheon at the La Quinta Inn.

November 16, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | News+Opinion


11th person charged in FEAR militia plot

SAVANNAH - A former Navy recruit arrested on drug charges is linked to a militia group that prosecutors say plotted terrorist attacks while operating inside the U.S. military, prosecutors said Wednesday.

November 15, 2012 | By Russ Bynum Associated Press writer | News+Opinion


Single spiteful email sparked investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) - It started in May with a spiteful email to the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan. An anonymous writer warned Gen. John Allen that a friend with whom he was meeting in Washington the following week was trouble and he should stay away from her.

November 15, 2012 | By Adam Goldman and Eileen Sullivan Associated Press writers | News+Opinion


Army testing alternative pain treatment

AUGUSTA - A new approach to pain management at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center is setting the tone for the rest of the Army.

November 14, 2012 | By Kyle Martin The Augusta Chronicle | News+Opinion


Army brass scandal widens

WASHINGTON (AP) - The sex scandal that led to CIA Director David Petraeus' downfall widened Tuesday with word the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is under investigation for alleged "inappropriate communications" with another woman involved in the case. Some of the material was "flirtatious," an official said.

November 13, 2012 | By Pete Yost and Robert Burns Associated Press writer | News+Opinion


General demoted for lavish travel, spending

WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has demoted the former head of U.S. Africa Command who was accused of spending thousands of dollars on lavish travel and other unauthorized expenses, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday.

November 13, 2012 | By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press writer | News+Opinion


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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 | News+Opinion


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 Connect | News+Opinion


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.

May 15, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | News+Opinion


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 | News+Opinion


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.

May 14, 2013 | American Forces Press Service | News+Opinion


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 14, 2013 | By Sgt. Tanjie Patterson | News+Opinion


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.

May 06, 2013 | Special to the Courier | News+Opinion


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.

May 06, 2013 | By Lewis Levine Correspondent | News+Opinion


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