Iraqi Freedom Minute Nov. 17

Here is a brief video report from the military about American troops activities in Iraq.

Iraq agrees to U.S. military pact

BAGHDAD -- U.S. and Iraqi negotiators have agreed on a draft of a security pact that would allow American troops to stay in Iraq for three more years after their U.N. mandate expires Dec. 31, a senior aide to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Saturday.

The aide said the draft could be put to a Cabinet vote in an emergency meeting Sunday or Monday. Transport Minister Amir Abdul-Jabbar said he had been notified by the Cabinet secretariat that a Cabinet meeting was scheduled for Sunday to vote on the agreement. If adopted by the Cabinet, it would then require ...

Iraqi Freedom Minute Nov. 10

The 8th annual Great Georgia Turkey Shoot

Those sonic roars over Liberty County Thursday were from the eighth annual Great Georgia Turkey Shoot.

3rd ESC commander praises 68th Trans soldiers

Brig. Gen. Michael J. Lally, the commander of 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), recently congratulated the newly formed General Transportation Regiment in Taji, Iraq.

General talks about therapy after combat

Soldiers complete wound care training

The live tissue training the soldiers in Fort Stewart's military police battalion completed recently was a first for the installation. During the training, soldiers practiced wound care on live pigs supplied by a contractor approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The pigs are bred for use in training.

Marne Week starts Nov. 17

Mike Reed, general manager of NeSmith Chevrolet of Hinesville, announced the dealership has been named title sponsor of Marne Week 2008 at Fort Stewart. The week will include several events to celebrate the 3rd Infantry Division's 91st birthday.

Vets, troops out of uniform can now salute flag

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2008 - A change to federal law allows U.S. veterans and military personnel not in uniform to render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem.

Troop strength in Iraq being cut to 14 brigades

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2008 - About 3,000 soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team will leave Iraq nearly two months earlier than planned, reducing the total number of U.S. brigades in Iraq to 14, military officials said.

Texas Guard leaves for Iraq

About 3,500 soldiers of the Texas National Guard got their sendoff to Iraq Saturday, honored by family and friends, generals, other soldiers and a flyover of a double-vee formation of migrating geese.

Postal service sets holiday guidelines

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2008 - As the holidays approach and military families start thinking about what they're going to send loved ones serving overseas, there are a few dates to keep in mind.

Petreaus takes helm of Central Command

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2008 - Army Gen. David H. Petraeus assumed leadership of the U.S. military command charged with helping to build peace in a tough and war-torn part of the world today.

Army begins study of soldier suicides

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2008 - The Army and the National Institute of Mental Health have begun a five-year, $50 million research program into the factors behind soldier suicides and how to prevent them, Army Secretary Pete Geren told reporters at the Pentagon yesterday.

Interview with MG Tony Cucolo

Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo, commanding general of Fort Stewart and the 3rd Infantry Division, and his top enlisted aide, Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Andrews, talked about what's coming for the largest U.S. military installation east of the Mississippi River during an interview with Courier staff. At right is a video of about 15 minutes of the questioning by staff writer Joe Parker. Another segment of the interview will be posted separately.

Vietnam veterans honored for service

Marine Corps and Vietnam veteran Bill Anderson walked slowly to the front of the First Baptist Church in Pembroke Saturday and accepted a certificate of ...

Legion, Auxiliary donate to VA hospital

Members of Hinesville American Legion Auxiliary and several members of the local chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America recently took 425 bags of fruit to ...

Neighborhood center honors veterans on Fourth

Senior Citizens Inc. (SCI) kicked off the July 4 holiday weekend on Friday, June 30, with a celebration of seniors' independence and a recognition of ...