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Stewart's gate-access policy outlined

While admitting that gate access is limited for security reasons, Fort Stewart Public Affairs Officer Kevin Larson said the public still is welcome to come on post and make use of most recreational facilities and restaurants.

December 03, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray | Military


Military on the move

Scott graduates from basic training: Army Pvt. Shequlia M. Scott has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

November 26, 2012 | Staff report | Military


Museum preserves Air Force heritage

The U.S. Air Force has a rich history, and Georgia has played a big role in it. That history - along with 100 aircraft, artifacts and exhibits - can be found at the Museum of Aviation on Robins Air Force Base near Warner Robins.

November 22, 2012 | Randy C. Murray | Military


Veterans have ‘grand’ time at parade

Five World War II veterans served as the Long County High School homecoming parade grand marshals Oct. 18 in Ludowici.

November 19, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Military


Campaign provides phone cards to soldiers

SAVANNAH - The Coastal Bank, a community bank serving coastal Georgia, launched its third annual initiative to raise money for the USO's Operation Phone Home, which provides prepaid phone cards to deployed military personnel, enabling them to call loved ones while away from their families this holiday season.

November 17, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Military


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 | Military


Vet groups represented at VFW ceremony

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6602 held a Veterans Day ceremony Monday morning outside its post headquarters on E.G. Miles Parkway.

November 14, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray | Military


Deficit cutters looking at Pentagon budget

WASHINGTON (AP) - One war is done, another is winding down and the calls to cut the deficit are deafening. The military, a beneficiary of robust budgets for more than a decade, is coming to grips with a new reality - fewer dollars.

November 12, 2012 | By Donna Cassata Associated Press writer | Military


Long Co. schools to honor vets

Walker Middle School and Long County High School have planned special activities Monday to honor veterans.

November 12, 2012 | Mike Riddle Coastal Courier correspondent | Military


Friend: Petraeus began affair after taking CIA job

WASHINGTON (AP) - Retired Gen. David Petraeus began an affair with his biographer in 2011, two months after he became CIA director, a friend and former top aide said Monday. The case has brewed an uproar in Congress over FBI investigative tactics and the fact lawmakers weren't told soon enough about the probe rocking the intelligence and law enforcement establishment.

November 12, 2012 | By Adam Goldman, Anne Flaherty, Kimberly Dozier Associated Press writers | Military


Job fair aimed at vets draws thousands

ATLANTA - A job fair Thursday in Atlanta designed for military veterans attracted thousands of job-seekers, part of a wave of 80,000 Georgia veterans who are expected to enter the state's workforce by 2016.

November 10, 2012 | Jeff Martin The Associated Press | Military


Raiders case colors, prepare to deploy

The 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team cased its unit colors in a formal ceremony Tuesday at Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field. The Raider Brigade is heading for Afghanistan.

November 09, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray | Military


Military on the move

Holmes made senior chief petty officer: Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Keith A. Holmes, son of Barbara and Stanley Holmes of Riceboro, recently was promoted to his current rank while with Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic Fleet in Virginia Beach, Va.

November 05, 2012 | Staff report | Military


Military on the move

Man with area ties graduates from warrant officer candidate school: Army Warrant Officer Jonathan F. Adams has graduated from the Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Ala.

October 23, 2012 | Staff report | Military


3rd ID battalion returns home

About 150 3rd Infantry Division soldiers representing the first main body redeployment of the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, were welcomed home by cheering friends and family members Friday at Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field.

October 23, 2012 | Randy C. Murray | Military


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Native sharpens artillery skills

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Static crackled sporadically over the tactical field radio until it was interrupted by the command the artillery Marines were waiting for.

June 18, 2013 | By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo 1st Marine Division | Military


AUSA marks Flag Day, Army birthday

The Association of U.S. Army of the Coastal Empire, soldiers, officers and supporters marked Flag Day and the Army's 238th birthday Friday. A cake-cutting ceremony was preceded by an AUSA golf tournament at Fort Stewart's Taylors Creek Golf Course that drew 91 soldiers and civilians.

June 18, 2013 | Staff report | Military


Raider Brigade soldiers return early

About 130 soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team arrived home from Afghanistan late Thursday afternoon. Many of them were coming home a few months before the end of the scheduled nine-month combat tour.

June 17, 2013 | Staff Report | Military


'Maintainers' re-open Wounded Warrior Center

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Soldiers from the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, hosted the re-opening of the Task Force Vanguard Wounded Warrior Center on May 4 at Bagram Air Field.

June 17, 2013 | By Spc. Sarah Bailey 4th IBCT, 3rd ID Public Affairs Office | Military


State moves to help military, vets

Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that the management of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee will return to the state as part of the strategic Defense Initiative that got under way late last year.

June 16, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Military


Soldier dies during routine training

Military authorities are investigating the death of a Hunter Army Airfield soldier who was killed during routine training Thursday afternoon on Fort Stewart.

June 14, 2013 | By Lewis Levine | Military


New 3rd ID commander coming from D.C.

Maj. Gen. John M. Murray will take command of the 3rd Infantry Division later this summer, according to a Monday release by the chief of staff of the Army.

June 11, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Military


New garrison commander on Hunter

A new garrison commander takes over on Hunter Army Airfield Wednesday.

June 11, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Military


New 3rd ID commander named

The Pentagon today announced that Maj. Gen. John M. Murray will replace Maj. Gen. Robert "Abe" Abrams as commander of the 3rd Infantry Division on Fort Stewart.

June 10, 2013 | Staff report | Military


Fundraiser set for vets memorial walk

During Thursday's special meeting for the Hinesville Military Affairs Committee, members agreed to continue plans and discussions for a fundraising event to raise money and awareness for the Veterans Memorial Walk at Bryant Commons.

June 10, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Military


Business loans being made available to veterans

The Coastal Area District Development Authority, a local nonprofit certified development company, has partnered with the National Association of Development Companies and the Small Business Administration to develop a business lending program that focuses on veterans.

June 05, 2013 | Randy Murray | Military


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