Iraq OKs US security pact

BAGHDAD -- Iraq's parliament approved Thursday a security pact with the United States that lets American troops stay in the country for three more years.

Iraq vote on U.S. pact delayed

BAGHDAD -- Intense dealmaking among Iraq's political factions on Wednesday delayed by one day a parliamentary vote on a security pact that would allow American forces to stay in the country through 2011 under tight Iraqi supervision.

The proposed deal meets a longtime Iraqi demand for a clear timetable for the exit of about 150,000 American troops after years of war. But the Shiite-led government was struggling to meet the demands of political blocs, including a large group of Sunni Arab lawmakers, seeking concessions in return for supporting the agreement.

Iraqi Freedom Minute for Nov. 26

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

Stewart Garrison gets new CSM

Departing Fort Stewart Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Durr (left) shares a moment with his successor, Com. Sgt. Maj. James Ervin at their change of responsibility ceremony. Durr will be command sergeant major at Southeast Installation Management Command at Fort Macpherson.

Army sets first execution in 45 years

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - The Army has set a date for its first execution in nearly 50 years.

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.

Soldiers prepare for training rotation

An Apache helicopter from the 3rd Infantry Division's 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade interrupted the early afternoon stillness Sept. 1 on Fort Stewart's Red ...

Fort Stewart AAFES icon retiring after 50 years

Army and Air Force Exchange Service employee Jeanette Phillips is retiring after 50 years of service.

Two 3rd ID brigades to deploy

The Department of the Army announced Wednesday the fall 2017 deployment of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade and 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, stationed ...