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 2013-05-21T16:07:14Z en-us 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. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:07:14 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Loss-Of-Brigade-Almost-Certain-General-Says-208311001.html 2013-05-21T16:07:14Z 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:27:22 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Feedback-Bill-Sexual-Assault-207746131.html 2013-05-16T22:27:22Z 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. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:35:46 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Fort-Drum-Soldiers-Take-A-Shot-At-Being-Snipers-207573021.html 2013-05-15T22:35:46Z 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. Tue, 14 May 2013 19:51:22 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Hagel-Unveils-Furlough-Plans-For-Civilian-Workers-207421831.html 2013-05-14T19:51:22Z 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. Sun, 12 May 2013 01:29:05 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Watch-Monument-To-Fallen-Soldiers-Dedicated-207074141.html 2013-05-12T01:29:05Z 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. Fri, 10 May 2013 22:21:59 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Veterans-Honored-At-Fort-Drum-206970321.html 2013-05-10T22:21:59Z 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. Wed, 08 May 2013 23:25:48 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Army-Secretary-McHugh-Supports-Another-Round-Of-BRAC-206635771.html 2013-05-08T23:25:48Z 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. Wed, 08 May 2013 23:27:11 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Feedback-Law-Would-Help-Victims-Get-Justice-206643631.html 2013-05-08T23:27:11Z 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. Wed, 08 May 2013 23:26:07 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Schumer-Pushes-Fort-Drum-For-Missile-Site-206618061.html 2013-05-08T23:26:07Z 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. Tue, 07 May 2013 20:26:33 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/ftdrum/Study-Sexual-Assaults-On-Rise-In-Military--206478381.html 2013-05-07T20:26:33Z