Fort Stewart News

“If you were to ask all the people around here, they would tell you the same thing: The lights have made things safer”

With small additions like street lights, a sense of safety is returning to the streets of two Iraqi communities. via Department of Defense News

“My surprises were the level of activity and how busy this community is and what wonderful people we have working for the city”

The title mayor means different things in different places. In Hinesville, Tom Ratcliffe has been the CEO and ambassador of sorts representing the city to the state, to the military and to the world. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“We have no showers nor running water or hot meals, so it's ruff. But when you go on patrol and you see the little Iraqi kids waving and jumping up and down and giving a thumbs up, it makes it feel worth it and it makes me feel good”

Kimberly Geonnotti put up a Christmas tree this year and strung it with blue lights. via CourierPostOnline

“I discourage it. A lot of the emphasis is turning responsibility over to the Iraqis. Our guys will be talking with Iraqi police officers and Iraqi soldiers, and it's important we show respect.”

When it comes to searching Iraqi homes, the "soft knock" is in for the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. via IndyStar.com

“This was a really good event for all the soldiers”

The U.S. Army Reserve Command, Georgia National Guard and the USO of Georgia came together Dec. via The Coastal Courier

U.S. Army Spc. Tiffany Beals waits to fire her weapon during mobilization training at Camp Atterbury, Ind., on Dec. via DefenseLINK News

“We figured that if we didn't hear anything from him that he couldn't come until the next day”

It was the best Christmas present that Robin Banker-Keepers could have wanted. Her son Matt, 28, was coming home for the holidays. via Appleton Post-Crescent

“Look at that mess. What is wrong with people.”

Jan. 5: Bring One for the Chipper Christmas trees can be brought in for recycling between Dec. via The Coastal Courier

“I had to lift some heavy trays up high”

Sgt. Gary Allen has been through a lot of training after 30 years in the Indiana National Guard. via The Indianapolis Star

“This is an uplift I think this time of year for people who want to have their spirits uplifted. We have warriors here who are going through some difficult times right now so this is very timely.”

USO volunteers brought some Christmas cheer to some of Fort Stewart's Wounded soldiers. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“We believe being (affiliated) with America Supports You puts us among some of the finest military -support groups in the nation”

By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service Dec. 21, 2007 - An Illinois-based group is working to honor one soldier by supporting many other servicemembers. via Criminal Justice Online

“It says they are important in the world scene, of course the third infantry division is on their third deployment right now in Iraq and doing a great job”

Over the next five years 3,900 more soldiers and their families will be moving to the Coastal Empire. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“The soldiers involved in this incident were combat experienced and familiar with the area and friendly positions. Nevertheless, they became disoriented relative to their own position and the targets they were engaging.”

WASHINGTON - Two U.S. soldiers who died in Iraq in February were killed by friendly fire, according to a military investigation that blamed poor training and planning. via Great Falls Tribune

“Any increase in our troops here is definitely a good thing, so I'm excited”

Fort Stewart will add nearly 3,900 soldiers under a plan announced Wednesday by the Army to grow its forces in the next few years. via The Macon Telegraph

Fort Stewart will be a big winner under a new Army plan released Wednesday, as it will receive roughly 7,000 more soldiers and their families. via WXIA-TV Atlanta

“Vice President Cheney was here and I was standing on the platform and taking pictures”

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Many of the soul-stirring pictures of Third Infantry soldiers come from the lenses of three award-winning photographers. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“He's always tried to look at the positive side of life. That's why I think he's going to make it through this”

While many are traveling this week to celebrate the joy of Christmas, one local couple is flying to comfort their son, who was wounded in Iraq. via MySA.com

“In my opinion, what we've got going on here is a good thing”

This is not the war Company A's soldiers expected. While training at Fort Stewart, Ga., they searched houses and kicked down doors. via Stars and Stripes

“We deployed to Afghanistan together. He can't be with us today and this represents that he is still here with us in our hearts.”

People at Fort Stewart are taking time to remember those who won't be home for the holidays. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“The only thing I caution ... is don't overdo it”

FT. STEWART, Ga. - Before her husband left for Iraq last spring, Amanda Nelson purchased a used laptop computer, and soon she was flooding her husband's e-mail with videos and photos of their new baby. via Chicago Tribune