WWNY - News - Ft. Drum & Military News http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum RSS Feed for WWNY - News - Ft. Drum & Military News en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 16:07:14 GMT Loss Of Brigade 'Almost Certain', General Says http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Loss-Of-Brigade-Almost-Certain-General-Says-208311001.html Fort Drum's commanding general says it seems "almost certain" the 10th Mountain Division will lose a brigade. Feedback: Bill Combats Military Sexual Assaults http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Feedback-Bill-Sexual-Assault-207746131.html U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced a bill Thursday that would make historic changes in the way sexual assaults are prosecuted in the military. Fort Drum Soldiers Take A Shot At Being Snipers http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Fort-Drum-Soldiers-Take-A-Shot-At-Being-Snipers-207573021.html Some Fort Drum soldiers are finding out this week if they have a future as Army snipers. Nine are going through a series of tests and challenges to prove they have what it takes. Hagel Unveils Furlough Plans For Civilian Workers http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Hagel-Unveils-Furlough-Plans-For-Civilian-Workers-207421831.html The Pentagon announced plans Tuesday to furlough its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year. Watch: Monument To Fallen Service Members Dedicated http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Watch-Monument-To-Fallen-Soldiers-Dedicated-207074141.html The monument was the work of one very persistent Girl Scout. Veterans Honored At Fort Drum http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Veterans-Honored-At-Fort-Drum-206970321.html As nominees for the New York State Senate "Veterans Hall of Fame," 29 north country military veterans were honored Friday on Fort Drum. Army Secretary McHugh Supports Another Round Of BRAC http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Army-Secretary-McHugh-Supports-Another-Round-Of-BRAC-206635771.html Army Secretary John McHugh said Wednesday that he strongly supports another round of military base closures. Feedback: Law Would Help Victims Get Justice http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Feedback-Law-Would-Help-Victims-Get-Justice-206643631.html A new report not only says sexual assaults are on the rise in the military, but it also shows victims are afraid to come forward about attacks. But, a New York lawmaker wants to make it easier for victims to get justice. Schumer Pushes Fort Drum For Missile Defense Site http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Schumer-Pushes-Fort-Drum-For-Missile-Site-206618061.html U.S. Senator Charles "Chuck" Schumer is urging the Defense Department to choose New York as a site for a missile defense system. He specifically mentioned Fort Drum. Study: Sexual Assaults On Rise In Military http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Study-Sexual-Assaults-On-Rise-In-Military--206478381.html Officials say a new Pentagon study reports that the number of sexual assaults reported by members of the military rose from 3,192 to 3,374 in 2012.