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Mountain Peak wraps up at Fort Drum
Units with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division packed up their tents after almost two weeks of intense training on Fort Drum.
Former Drum soldier draws prison term for firearms theft
Devin Biggs, 21, was sentenced Tuesday to 24 months for stealing five long guns during the burglary of a gun shop in Gouverneur, and to participating in a burglary at a DeKalb Junction firearms dealer in which five handguns were stolen.
Watertown’s Vet Center making a move
In roughly six months, it will be relocating to the former Savory Cafe building on outer Washington Street.
Fort Drum getting $21M for new hangar
Fort Drum is getting $21 million to build a new unmanned aerial vehicle hangar.
Cobb: Stefanik should say ‘those words are wrong’
As President Trump denied Friday that he ever called fallen U.S. soldiers ’losers’ and ’suckers,’ the Democratic candidate for the north country’s seat in congress said she found the president’s language “appalling” and “disgusting.”
Fort Drum’s economic impact on north country is ‘tremendous benefit’
Fort Drum is a huge driving force in the north country and supports almost 25,000 jobs on and off post.
Fort Drum remains major economic force in north country
Advocate Drum released their report on the post's impact during the 2019 fiscal year.
Fort Drum celebrates soldiers during a very different type of Mountainfest
There wasn’t a concert or salute to the troops or helicopter tours, but the meaning behind Mountainfest stayed the same.
Fort Drum earns prestigious award
The Department of Defense has named Fort Drum a winner of the 2020 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence.
Operation Homefront helps military families with schools supplies
Hundreds of kids from military families were strapping on brand-new backpacks, thanks to Operation Homefront.
Coming soon: the ‘Mountain Mudder’ with...more mud
There are some changes to the annual physical fitness run and obstacle course on Fort Drum.
Fort Drum family honored for their volunteer work
For Staff Sgt. Casey Raines and his wife Brittany, volunteering is a way of life.
Fort Drum commander confident in school re-opening
“We are fully in support of what the school districts are doing," said Brigadier General Brett Funck.
JCC cuts costs for active duty military students
Jefferson Community College is cutting the costs for its active-duty military students. JCC calls it the Military Sparks Voucher.
Fort Drum soldiers sharpen skills at shooting range
Soldiers are sharpening their skills at Fort Drum. Wednesday was the first day of a three-day long automatic weapons training.
Soldiers closer to getting pay raise
The House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act that would give soldiers a 3 percent pay bump.
10th Mountain Division celebrates 77th anniversary
In a message from overseas, Commanding General Brian Mennes is commemorating the 77th anniversary of the 10th Mountain Division’s founding.
Soldier who helped girl at airport: ‘Show compassion for others’
It’s a photo that has been making its rounds on Facebook of a Fort Drum soldier doing a good deed for a young girl.
House committee recommends Fort Drum as missile defense preferred site
It’s early in the process, but there’s good news for Fort Drum in a House of Representative committee’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Army looks to hire 10,000 new soldiers in 3 days
For the first time, the U.S. Army is holding a nationwide virtual hiring campaign with a goal of hiring 10,000 new soldiers in 3 days.
Mountainfest 2020 canceled due to pandemic
It was originally scheduled for June but was postponed to August 27 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Town hall meeting to address Army’s stop-movement policy
Fort Drum soldiers and their families will learn more about the Army’s stop-movement policy at a town hall event scheduled for Thursday.
Watertown YMCA project eligible for Department of Defense grant
The Watertown YMCA's new aquatics and community center project is eligible for millions of dollars through a Department of Defense grant.
Cuomo wonders why Esper sent troops to DC if he doesn’t think they should be used
Gov. Andrew Cuomo agrees with Defense Secretary Mark Esper that active-duty military should not be used against protestors.
Esper says he opposes using Insurrection Act day after Fort Drum troops deploy
A military police unit from Fort Drum has been deployed to the Washington, D.C. area.
Army targets COVID-19 vaccine by end of year, human testing in summer
The Army is aiming for a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year.
Report: Pentagon lifting travel ban for military
Military Times is reporting the Pentagon is rolling back its travel ban for service members. That means travel for things like training and change-of-station moves can begin to resume.
Harris takes command of 2nd BCT in Fort Drum Ceremony
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team on Fort Drum has a new leader.
Fort Drum will open cemeteries for public visitation on Memorial Day
It's an annual Memorial Day tradition at Fort Drum, and with COVID 19 prevention and mitigation measures firmly in place, it will go on.
Soldiers deploy from Fort Drum to Afghanistan
Over the weekend, the 10th Mountain Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion deployed to Afghanistan as part of a regular troop rotation.
Thanking veterans’ spouses by offering a snapshot in time
To recognize the sacrifices made by military spouses, the Adopt-A-Grandparent: Veterans Edition organization arranged a photo shoot for the wives of veterans at Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown.
Fort Drum will soon allow soldiers to get hair cuts, go to gyms
Fort Drum soldiers will soon be able to get a hair cut and hit the gym.
Fort Drum soldiers adapt their training in COVID-19 world
Fort Drum is getting back at it - slowly starting up training while adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Soldiers give back to their new community
A dozen Fort Drum soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade were in Lewis County Wednesday, volunteering at the Lowville American Legion.
General Mennes offers updates about Fort Drum
Fort Drum will begin a phased return of operations starting May 4. 10th Mountain Division commander Major General Brian Mennes appeared on 7 News This Evening to discuss it.
More Fort Drum soldiers released from quarantine
They're members of the 10th Mountain Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team who were brought home from Afghanistan early due to COVID-19 concerns.
Report: Fort Drum prayer videos taken down after group complains
The videos were targeted by the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, which complained the videos were “illicit proselytizing” of Christianity.
General Mennes offers updates about Fort Drum
There have been no newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Fort Drum. That’s the word from 10th Mountain Division commander Major General Brian Mennes.
Fort Drum soldiers answer call for COVID-19 response in New Jersey
More than a dozen Fort Drum soldiers are part of the ongoing response effort against the coronavirus. They’re now based in New Jersey.
General Mennes offers updates about Fort Drum soldiers
There are no new cases of COVID-19 on Fort Drum. That’s the latest update from 10th Mountain Division Commander Major General Brian Mennes.
Fort Drum closes barber shops, requires masks in public places
There are two changes on Fort Drum to report.
Fort Drum’s commander discusses quarantined soldiers, COVID cases & masks
Major General Brian Mennes, commander of 10th Mountain Division, appeared on 7 News This Evening Wednesday night to update the community on how Fort Drum is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maintain distance or wear face masks, DoD says
Everyone on a U.S. Department of Defense installation must wear a face covering if they’re not six feet or more from anyone else.
Fort Drum’s commander discusses restrictions, quarantines & Pentagon order
Major General Brian Mennes, commander of 10th Mountain Division, appeared on 7 News This Evening Thursday night to discuss how Fort Drum is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An inside look at Fort Drum soldiers in quarantine
Around 300 soldiers from the First Brigade Combat Team are back early from Afghanistan. But, they're not home yet. The brigade is being quarantined for two weeks as a COVID-19 precaution.
10th Mountain Division commander discusses Fort Drum, COVID-19 & soldiers in Afghanistan
Major General Brian Mennes, commander of 10th Mountain Division, appeared on 7 News This Evening Wednesday night to discuss COVID-19 developments at Fort Drum.
Fort Drum soldiers coming home from Afghanistan due to COVID-19 pandemic
More than 1,000 Fort Drum solders are coming back from Afghanistan sooner than expected because of COVID-19.
AG: Fort Drum community targeted by COVID-19 scammers
The state's attorney general says scammers have been using the COVID-19 pandemic to target members of the Fort Drum community.
Fort Drum’s workforce adjusts to meet COVID-19 challenges
Fort Drum says its Main Post Exchange is facing the same challenges as civilian stores when it comes to meeting the demand for items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and cleaning products.
Fort Drum closes gate, postpones brigade rotation
The gate at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield will close at 11 p.m. Friday until further notice to save on resources on post.
10th Mountain Division commander discusses COVID-19 & Fort Drum
Major General Brian Mennes, commander of 10th Mountain Division, appeared on 7 News this Evening Tuesday night to discuss COVID-19 developments at Fort Drum.
Fort Drum soldiers returning from South Korea placed in quarantine
Forty soldiers returning to Fort Drum from South Korea will be quarantined for 14 days.
Military families to get more housing protection
Military families will soon get three key protections when it comes to dealing with housing problems, according to a report in the Military Times.
Fort Drum soldiers observe Women’s History Month
Soldiers celebrated Women's History Month on Fort Drum Monday by honoring the achievements and sacrifices women have made over the years.
Advocate Drum needs your help
A group that fights for Fort Drum needs your help.
Fort Drum’s 1st Brigade Combat Team cases colors for Afghanistan deployment
When an Army brigade deploys to a new location, a ceremony is held called casing of the colors.
Fort Drum soldiers tested on marksmanship, fitness
Chances are it's not how you'd spend a winter day. Soldiers on Fort Drum had their marksmanship tested and marched through miles of snow.
Fort Drum soldiers put fitness to test
Soldiers on Fort Drum put their fitness to the test Wednesday, while preparing for combat. The Army has made the test more challenging.
Fort Drum program welcomes kids with military affiliation
A place for kids to hang out on Fort Drum wants new members.
Scholarship offered for spouses of active-duty military members
A college scholarship now available for those who hold down the home front at North Country Community College.
Fort Drum hyped about HyperBowling
Fort Drum has just opened its 1.1 million dollar bowling alley renovation to introduce HyperBowling on post.
Rule changes, more veterans can now shop on Fort Drum
Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients, Medal of Honor recipients, former prisoners of war or who have service-connected disabilities can shop at the Main Post Exchange or any of of the other Exchange shops on post.