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Fort Drum honors Native American soldiers

This is National American Indian Heritage Month. Fort Drum spent the day Wednesday honoring American Indians that serve in the military.

Emily Griffin

Keir Chapman

Katie Benoit

Fort Drum’s 2nd BCT remembers one of its own

A repatriation ceremony on Fort Drum had members of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division remembering one of their own.

Jeff Cole

Published October 30, 2019 at 11:38 AM

White House delays expansion of Agent Orange benefits, publication says

A new report says White House officials put the brakes on some important changes to the list of diseases eligible for Agent Orange benefits.

Published October 23, 2019 at 12:33 PM

Once a month, the Watertown Elks lodge has a luncheon for veterans.

Erin Bischoff

Published October 16, 2019 at 12:17 PM

Fort Drum soldier is first in nation to get perfect score on Army fitness test

A Fort Drum man is the first soldier in the nation to get a perfect score on an Army fitness test.

Emily Griffin

Published October 9, 2019 at 10:56 AM

Here’s how you can adopt deploying Fort Drum platoons

This fall, more than 3,000 soldiers will deploy from Fort Drum and there's a way for people to build a connection with them.

Keir Chapman

Published October 2, 2019 at 11:56 AM

Fort Drum soldiers try to earn Expert Infantryman Badge

Infantry soldiers say it's a right of passage on Fort Drum. Soldiers were testing to earn a badge that they say means they are experts at their jobs.

Katie Benoit

Published September 25, 2019 at 1:26 PM

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Nominations sought for community health heroes

The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and the North Country Health Compass Partners are looking for nominations of people who have demonstrated outstanding public service and commitment to improving health and wellness in their community.

Published September 18, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Morning run at Fort Drum takes on sports theme

Thursday night was the first NFL game of the season and soldiers on Fort Drum celebrated the kickoff with a Friday morning fun run.

Published September 6, 2019 at 10:51 AM

Watertown Y helps out military families with child care

Caring for children isn't always easy when your partner is deployed, so the Watertown YMCA is helping out.

Emily Griffin

Published September 4, 2019 at 12:49 PM

Military families learn about healthy cooking

A healthy soldier starts with a healthy meal. Cornell Cooperative Extension is introducing a cooking program for military families.

Emily Griffin

Published August 28, 2019 at 1:18 PM

Bernadette Piechette Turck, 42, of Lowville

Bernadette Piechette “Bernie” Turck, 42, of Lowville died on Thursday, evening, August 22, 2019 at Lewis County General Hospital.

Published August 24, 2019 at 8:45 AM

Vietnam Moving Wall arrives in Sackets Harbor

The Moving Wall memorial officially arrived in Sackets Harbor Friday morning.

Published August 23, 2019 at 11:59 AM

It's called Veterans Ride to Victory and it will help fund bringing the replica Vietnam War memorial called the Moving Wall to the north country.

August 15 August 15

More military service members took their own lives in 2018 than ever before

New numbers from the military give a disturbing picture about suicide in the service.

Scott Atkinson

August 14 August 14

Soldiers ooze through Fort Drum’s Mountain Mudder

Soldiers on Fort Drum were getting dirty Friday for the annual Mountain Mudder run.

August 9 August 9

Fort Drum gets jump on hiring for winter jobs

Fort Drum public works wants to get a head start on hiring for the winter.

Keir Chapman

July 31 July 31

Former soldier returns to Fort Drum, remembers fallen friend

A former Fort Drum solider who lost both legs in Afghanistan is back visiting post. He wants to make sure one of his fallen friends is being is being remembered.

Katie Benoit

Published July 24, 2019 at 2:57 PM

Military tribute on wheels visits Fort Drum

It's a military tribute you won't find in a museum, but rather on the road.

Emily Griffin

Published July 18, 2019 at 2:44 PM

Soldiers who deploy without leaving home

It’s a 9 month deployment, while never leaving home.

Abbey Buttacavoli

Published July 17, 2019 at 1:17 PM

97 year old firefighter responds to alarm

He's a World War II veteran and Clayton firefighter who went on very special ride a few weeks ago. Meet Charlie Solar.

Katie Benoit

Published July 10, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Shooting survivor, hero returns to Fort Drum

A military hero who survived a dark time in U.S. military history is coming back to the north country. We meet Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Miller.

Abbey Buttacavoli

Published July 3, 2019 at 2:35 PM

River Hospital's Community Wellness program will host a PTSD open house Thursday in honor of PTSD Awareness Day.

Katie Benoit

Published June 26, 2019 at 1:22 PM

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Fort Drum, families remember fallen soldiers

A solemn ceremony was held Wednesday on Fort Drum as the post paused to remember fallen soldiers and welcome their families.

Abbey Buttacavoli

Published June 19, 2019 at 4:10 PM

Fallen Fort Drum soldier receives Distinguished Service Cross

The second highest military honor has been bestowed upon a fallen Fort Drum soldier.

Published June 12, 2019 at 1:25 PM

An Iraq war veteran suffering from PTSD says he's found something that really helps.

Katie Benoit

Published June 5, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Listen! 10th Mountain Division Band in concert this summer

Three free concerts are planned on Fort Drum this summer featuring members of the 10th Mountain Division Band.

Published May 31, 2019 at 8:11 AM

Fort Drum announced its "best warriors" earlier this month.

Published May 29, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Survey: widespread unhappiness with some military housing

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWNY) - Almost half of the people living in military housing on Fort Drum reported maintenance and repair issues, in a survey released Wednesday.

Scott Atkinson

Published May 22, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Old Photos Give Historians Better Picture Of Fort Drum

An 0-38 observation plane flies through the sky in a picture recently donated to the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum.

Published May 13, 2019 at 3:53 PM