Military Matters

The soldiers provided first aid at the scene of an accident on Route 781 in March.

Don Purvis, brother of Norfolk’s Bernard “Butch” Purvis is remembering a brother who died at the age of 20, just as his tour of duty in Vietnam was to end.

Stefanik has introduced the “Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act,” which would defer student loans for some military spouses for 90 days with no interest accruing.

The solder was awarded what may be the largest medical malpractice judgement in Jefferson County history, after a missed diagnosis at Samaritan Medical Center's emergency room.

We continue our conversation with 3 retired 10th Mountain Division soldiers who served in Afghanistan. The veterans speak about their time with the 10th, their training for Afghanistan, and the reality that not everyone will come home.

Three retired soldiers, all who served with the 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan, reflect on ending the war - a war where they saw challenges, progress and sacrifices.

Have you ever wanted to join the Army? Now’s your chance and there’s a signing bonus.

It’s called a howitzer. It’s capable of hitting targets 18 miles away. The Charlie Battery spent the last week training by firing hundreds of rounds.

Fort Drum is looking to expand on its drone capabilities. On Wednesday, the post took its first step toward making more room.

The top U.S. general has dropped his opposition to major policy changes on how the military handles sexual assault, acknowledging the Department of Defense has not “moved the needle” with its previous efforts.

Fort Drum officials say Col. J.T. Eldridge was relieved of his command Wednesday following an investigation into alleged misconduct.

Fort Drum has received $45 million towards helping make the Army post a great place to call home.

A Pentagon panel is recommending that decisions to prosecute service members for sexual assault be made by independent authorities, not commanders, The Associated Press has learned.

How do infantry soldiers train? We take a behind the scenes look on Fort Drum, where soldiers trained with live fire - simulating real war.

Depending on who you talk to, Fort Drum either pumped $1.4 billion or $1.8 billion into the local economy last year.

The U.S. Army has begun clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine and the first active duty soldier to test it out is a north country native.

A Watertown Navy veteran, now in his 90s, recently made a trip to see the ship he once called home.

The meals are ready when a soldier arrives at a dining facility. But, make no mistake, this isn’t fast food. The cooks on Fort Drum are whipping up new healthy options.

Fort Drum says it’s one of the best in the U.S. military when it comes to vaccinations. Leaders say 60 percent of Fort Drum’s population has opted to get the jab.

April is Month of the Military Child, a time dedicated to the sacrifices made by military children.

There’s more than $18 billion in upgrades to Veterans Affairs medical centers in President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan. That’s according to the Military Times.

The 10th Mountain Division welcomed a new colonel to its ranks Tuesday.

he incoming commander of Fort Drum met with the state’s senior senator Tuesday.

There’s a call for reforms as U.S. lawmakers address the reality of sexual assault in the military.

The commander of the troops at Fort Drum is back from an Afghanistan deployment. He spoke with 7 News about a number of topics ranging from from winding down the war, to ramping up on directives from D.C.

The commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division is back from a deployment to Afghanistan.

The Military Times cites just released results from a poll commissioned by the Ronald Reagan Institute which shows 56 percent of Americans have “a great deal of trust and confidence” in the military. That's down from 70 percent.

A Pentagon report says domestic extremist groups pose a threat to the military by infiltrating its ranks or seeking to recruit military members.

Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division is getting a new commanding general who’s familiar with the local Army post.

“It is not how we do business.” That’s how a top Fort Drum leader is describing the conduct of 10th Mountain Division soldiers in a “shoot-house” video that has been circulating online.