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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.
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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.
Flu vaccine supply delayed at Fort Drum
Right now, people on Fort Drum can't get their flu shots.
Weapons with paws
We meet some working military dogs on Fort Drum, see what these animals do and how they bond with their handlers.
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.
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.
Vittles for Vets
Once a month, the Watertown Elks lodge has a luncheon for veterans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vietnam Moving Wall arrives in Sackets Harbor
The Moving Wall memorial officially arrived in Sackets Harbor Friday morning.
Veterans Ride to Victory is next week
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.
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.
Soldiers ooze through Fort Drum’s Mountain Mudder
Soldiers on Fort Drum were getting dirty Friday for the annual Mountain Mudder run.
Fort Drum gets jump on hiring for winter jobs
Fort Drum public works wants to get a head start on hiring for the winter.
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.
Military tribute on wheels visits Fort Drum
It's a military tribute you won't find in a museum, but rather on the road.
Soldiers who deploy without leaving home
It’s a 9 month deployment, while never leaving home.
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.
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.
PTSD open house set for Thursday
River Hospital's Community Wellness program will host a PTSD open house Thursday in honor of PTSD Awareness Day.
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.
Fallen Fort Drum soldier receives Distinguished Service Cross
The second highest military honor has been bestowed upon a fallen Fort Drum soldier.
Dog helps veteran cope with PTSD
An Iraq war veteran suffering from PTSD says he's found something that really helps.
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.
10th Mountain Division honors its own
Fort Drum announced its "best warriors" earlier this month.
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.
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.