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Military on the move

Walker graduates from basic training: Navy Seaman Recruit Cole S. Walker recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.

September 25, 2012 | Staff report | Military


AUSA rep speaks out on sequestration

Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Donald Thomas has a commanding presence, and before the Hinesville Association of the United States Army chapter opened its general membership meeting Thursday at the Golden Hibachi Buffet, it was clear where he stood on the pending threat of sequestration.

September 25, 2012 | Randy C. Murray | Military


POW/MIA recognition

Hundreds of soldiers, veterans and family members gathered Friday evening outside the Fort Stewart Museum's Vietnam Memorial to remember America's Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action.

September 24, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray Staff writer | Military


Firefight in Afghanistan kills soldier

A Fort Stewart soldier has been killed in Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, the Department of Defense announced over the weekend.

September 24, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Military


Fishing Rodeo reels in wounded soldiers

Gratitude - and the faint smell of fresh fish and saltwater - filled the air last Saturday afternoon at Fort McAllister Marina as the catch from more than 50 boats with crews of soldiers was hauled in to be weighed.

September 22, 2012 | By Julia Harrison Special to the Courier | Military


GPS technology puts soldiers at risk

Soldiers and their family members should be aware of geo tagging made possible through global-positioning-system technology included in smartphones and social media, Verizon sales representative Randy Awtrey said.

September 22, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray Staff writer | Military


Conference focuses on veterans’ mental health

STATESBORO - Magnolia Coastlands Area Health Education Center will host a free conference, "Serving Those Who Have Served: Educating Community Healthcare Providers Working With Service Members, Veterans and Their Families," from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.

September 20, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Military


Deployed soldiers get voting assistance downrange

Due to recent deployments, many Fort Stewart soldiers are a long way from a voter-registration office or polling station with an impending national election.

September 20, 2012 | Randy C. Murray | Military


Furor fading over gays in uniform

NEW YORK - They are images Americans had never seen before. Jubilant young men and women in military uniforms marching beneath a rainbow flag in a gay-pride parade. Soldiers and sailors returning from deployment and, in time-honored tradition, embracing their beloved - only this time with same-sex kisses.

September 18, 2012 | By David Crary Associated Press writer | Military


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.

September 18, 2012 | Randy C. Murray | Military


Military on the move

McBride graduates from basic training: Army Pvt. Christopher G. McBride has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus.

September 17, 2012 | Staff report | Military


Surprising methods heal wounded troops

BOSTON - Scientists are growing ears, bone and skin in the lab, and doctors are planning more face transplants and other extreme plastic surgeries. Around the country, the most advanced medical tools that exist now are being deployed to help America's newest veterans and wounded troops.

September 14, 2012 | Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press | Military


Minor found deceased on Fort Stewart

A deceased minor was discovered this morning in on-post housing. The minor is a Soldier's family member.

September 13, 2012 | Fort Stewart Public Affairs Office | Military


Stewart honors sacrifices to war on terror

Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians and family members gathered Tuesday morning in Fort Stewart's Main Post Chapel for a Sept. 11, 2001, memorial service.

September 12, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray Staff writer | Military


Winkler promoted on Fort Stewart

Second Lt. Robert Winkler, a St. Louis native, was promoted Aug. 23 on Fort Stewart to the rank of first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His wife, Jennifer, and sons, Dominic, 9, and Benjamin, 7, stand with him. Winkler and his family live on Fort Stewart.

September 11, 2012 | 4th IBCT, 3rd ID PAO | Military


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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.

May 20, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Military


3rd ID soldier killed in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense announced Friday the death of a Fort Stewart soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

May 17, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Military


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 | Military


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 the Courier | Military


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 | Military


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 15, 2013 | By Sgt. Tanjie Patterson Special to the Courier | Military


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.

May 09, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Military


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