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House votes tonight on bill vital to Fort Drum, north country
The House of Representatives is expected to vote to over-ride President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Soldier remembered: “This world will be a little darker without him.”
The body of Hayden Harris, 20, a Fort Drum soldier was found Saturday in woods off a road in Byram Township, northern New Jersey.
Fort Drum soldier found fatally shot, another soldier held
Authorities on Monday were holding a U.S. Army soldier in the death of a fellow soldier from Tennessee who was found shot to death in New Jersey after he was missing from a base in upstate New York.
The rules Fort Drum soldiers, families must follow during holiday travel
With Christmas a week away, many 10th Mountain Division soldiers are traveling home, although traveling in this pandemic has been discouraged. So what restrictions will soldiers and families have to follow?
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Fort Drum soldier anonymously donates nine Thanksgiving meals for North Country families
The generosity of one anonymous soldier means that more families will have turkey on the table this year.
Fort Drum increases restrictions as COVID cases rise
Rising COVID cases on Fort Drum and in the surrounding communities are bringing more restrictions for soldiers, families and visitors.
SUNY looks to make college more affordable for active military members, veterans
The State University of New York is making a difference for military families through a new military council.
Report: expect order for Afghanistan, Iraq troop drawdown
President Trump's order would reduce the number of troops in each country to 2,500, from 4,500 in Afghanistan now and 3,000 in Iraq now, according to CNN.
Deployed father’s messages to daughter go viral
A soldier stationed at Fort Drum wrote out messages for his daughter for every day he was deployed - 270 of them.
Fort Drum wreath-laying honors veterans
A wreath-laying ceremony on Fort Drum Tuesday honored the men and women who’ve served in recognition of Veterans Day.
Program helps soldiers find agriculture careers
Military service members learn a lot of skills that set them up nicely for a career in agriculture.
Senators call on Army to pause rollout of new fitness test
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is calling on the Army to stop a fitness test she says could undermine military readiness.
Military unveils smart watch with a difference
You can't buy this one at the Apple store. Call it a smarter watch.
North country veteran’s radio show delivers Vietnam-era music with contemporary message
It’s a great rock music fix along with news and advice for vets – all in one place. It’s “Cup of Joe Radio.”
Fort Drum boutique offers free dresses to servicewomen and spouses
Operation Deploy Your Dress is a new boutique on Fort Drum. It’s mission is to give free dresses to servicewomen and military spouses.
Concert goes virtual to raise money for veterans
A global concert that has turned virtual because of COVID-19 is helping to raise money for military charities.
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.
Fort Drum’s Mountain Peak begins
Mountain Peak starts at Fort Drum. It’s a training exercise for the 10th Mountain Division involving troops on the ground and in the air.
Fort Drum adopts new automated security system at gates
The Army calls it the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system and Fort Drum officials say it should be online by October 2.
Army announces deployment of Fort Drum soldiers to Afghanistan
Several hundred Fort Drum soldiers will be shipping out for Afghanistan. The Army announced that 600 to 800 members of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team will be deploying sometime this fall.
Increased noise, traffic expected as Fort Drum’s Mountain Peak begins Monday
Fort Drum’s Mountain Peak exercise is set to start Monday. Mountain Peak is the largest, all hands-on-deck training exercise for the Army post and in years past has involved troops on the ground and in the air.
At 102, veteran recalls World War II service
For one veteran living in Chaumont, sneaking behind enemy lines during World War II was just another day on the job.
Troops returning soon from Middle East
Thousands of U.S. soldiers are set to return from the Middle East.
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.