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Army says software wasn't needed
A request for specific intelligence software that was later rescinded by the requestor, Maj.
Joe Paull jpaull@ledger-enquirer.com Royce Matthews is an administrative clerk for Martin Army Community Hospital and owner of Tastee Cookie Company on Armour Road in Columbus.
Pregnant cancer patient loses dog during Roswell visit
A cancer patient looking to move to the Atlanta area lost her dog during a visit.
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.
Motor vehicle crashes: A little-known risk to returning veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan
For men and women who have fought in the country's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, death behind the wheel is becoming another lethal aftereffect of combat.
Winn Hospital to host autism presentation
Winn Army Community Hospital on Fort Stewart is hosting a special autism awareness presentation Tuesday titled, "Pulling the Puzzles Apart." The program will be facilitated by the hospital's Chief Dietitian, Captain Todd Heer, whose 3-year-old son was diagnosed with autism nearly two years ago.
Ties to post are worth fighting for
As a community, we could not be more proud to play host to a major military installation.
Richmond Hill resident's life changed by running shoes
W hen Sandra Elliott turned 50, she read "Halftime," a book by Bob Buford that she says profoundly changed her life.
Whether he's bellowing the national anthem at a memorial for a fallen comrade or leading soldiers as they march along a parade route, Sgt.
A soldier accused of gunning down a business owner in broad daylight on Savannah's southside will stay in jail.
Rumors of troop losses draw crowd
More than 220 members of communities surrounding Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield attended Monday's community listening session at Club Stewart, with most responding to rumors that the installation could lose up to 8,000 soldiers.
Fort Stewart honors MEDDAC volunteers
Nearly 100 soldiers and civilians picked up honors at the 14th annual Medical Department Activity Volunteer Awards at Fort Stewart.
The U.S. Army is in the middle of a draw-down; 80,000 troops, or eight brigade, are being cut over a decade.
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Pfc. Barrett L. Austin, 20, of Easley, S.C., died April 21 in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained when his vehicle was attacked by an enemy improvised explosive device in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, April 17.
Army service gave veteran a greater appreciation of America
It was soon after graduating from Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin that Jim Prete decided to join the military.
Eight soldiers killed in Afghanistan last month honored at Fort Stewart
Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News Two 3rd Infantry Division soldiers kneel in prayer at the Eastern redbud tree dedicated to Cpt.
Warriors Walk tree dedication ceremony honors fallen soldiers
As a tribute to those killed in battle, eight trees were dedicated Thursday morning at Warriors Walk on Fort Stewart.
Tree of Life recognizes a soldier's heroism
Just before leaving for Afghanistan in November, Sgt. Aaron Wittman pointed toward a majestic, tree-lined walkway at Georgia's Fort Stewart.
Army repeaters cited as cause for faulty garage-door openers
That's true for hundreds of homeowners not just in the Ardsley Park area, but in neighborhoods as far north as Gordonston and as far south as Bryan County.