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Rapper hangs with 3rd ID troops

Paul Wall, "The People's Champ" visited troops at Camp Victory, Iraq, on Aug. 8.

August 28, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Military


Fort Stewart improvements in bill

Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield could receive more than $27 million in funding for improvements and programs, if the Senate approves the 2008 Defense Appropriations bill in an upcoming vote.

August 25, 2007 | By Andrea Washington Staff Writer | Military


Purple Heart awarded to teen warrior

PFC Joshua Sorrento celebrated his 20th birthday last week as a patient at Fort Stewart's Winn Army Community Hospital.

August 23, 2007 | By Andrea Washington Staff Writer | Military


'Ultimate Fighting' superstars make surprise stop in Baghdad

Baghdad, Iraq - Maj. Richard Dunbar and other U.S. Army personnel at Camp Victory, Iraq received a surprise visit Aug. 1 from one of the biggest stars in the UFC, Tito "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Ortiz.

August 18, 2007 | Submitted | Military


Brother, sister staff sergeants re-enlist

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq - A brother-sister team of staff sergeants rededicated their commitment to the Army by sharing their oaths of re-enlistment here July 29.

August 18, 2007 | By Sgt. Kevin Stabinsky 2nd Brigade Combat Team | Military


Soldiers honored for helping motorist

Two soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, will be recognized at a ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday at Caro Gym on Fort Stewart in honor of their actions assisting a motorist on May 28.

August 17, 2007 | Staff Report | Military


Three 3rd ID soldiers killed Thursday

An improvised explosive device took the lives of three 3rd Infantry Division soldiers last Thursday.

August 16, 2007 | By Andrea Washington Staff Writer | Military


Convicted soldier testifies against alleged lookout

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - A Fort Campbell soldier charged with rape and murder in the slayings of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and her family stood over his colleagues as they raped the girl and pointed his weapon at the door for security, another soldier convicted in the case testified Wednesday.

August 16, 2007 | By Ray Lenz Associated Press Writer | Military


Calling cards donated for deployed soldiers

Third Infantry Division Rear Detachment Commander Col. Brian Gale shakes hands with Dean Smith of the Veterans of Foreign Wars as they recognize the donation of calling cards to Fort Stewart soldiers and families. The donation of the Operation Uplink calling cards is designed to support America's troops and veterans with communication opportunities to stay in touch with loved ones while they are away from home. Since its inception, Operation Uplink has supplied over 8.5 ...

August 11, 2007 | Staff Report | Military


DoD adds 3 days to R&R breaks

The Department of Defense approved today a policy change to the U.S. Central Command Rest and Recuperation Leave Program, increasing the time provided to military service members for rest and recuperation in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

August 11, 2007 | Department of Defense News Release | Military


Shout-outs keep families in touch

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq - Family members of deployed servicemembers will now have a new way to see their loved ones each week.

August 11, 2007 | By Sgt. Kevin Stabinsky Special to the Courier | Military


Soldier killed in Friday accident identified

A Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield soldier died Friday night when his motorcycle crashed into the guardrail on Veterans Parkway near the intersection of I-516 in Savannah.

August 08, 2007 | Staff Report | Military


Fort Stewart plants 12 more trees on Walk

Growing up less than an hour away from Atlantic City, N.J., David Bentz III was an avid card player who dreamed of challenging the world's best poker players in Texas hold 'em under the glitzy lights of the city's famous casinos.

August 04, 2007 | By Andrea Washington Staff Writer | Military


3rd ID chief notes improvements in Iraq

The Third Infantry Division's chief of staff prefaced remarks to the news media this week with personal thanks to residents of the Coastal Georgia area for what he called their "unconditional support" for his soldiers.

August 02, 2007 | By Joe Parker Jr. Correspondent | Military


Two soldiers die in Iraq

More 3rd Infantry Division soldiers have been added to the list of lives lost in Iraq. Two servicemen stationed at Fort Benning were killed in Iraq this past week, according to the Department of Defense. Sgt. Courtney Johnson died July 11 in Besmaya, Iraq, after sustaining wounds from indirect fire when insurgents attacked his unit. The 26-year-old was a native of Garner, N.C. He worked as a generator mechanic for the 3rd Brigade Special Troops ...

August 02, 2007 | By Andrea Washington Staff Writer | Military


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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.

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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