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Vice President Joe Biden and wife Dr. Jill Biden visit Fort Drum to welcome home troops

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	Muppets visit Fort Drum's Military Families 5.11.2012 Military families and their children will be able to enjoy a show with Katie, a Military kid on Sesame Street who is moving to a new place and learn how she and her friends cope with this change...
	10th Mountain Division soldiers enter a culinary battle 5.09.2012 Wednesday afternoon, the 3rd annual North Country Iron Chef competition was held on Fort Drum. Eight teams battled it out for the first place title. Play The Video
	Flags flown at half-staff in honor of Specialist Cochilus and 2nd Lieutenant Rylander 5.09.2012 On Friday, May 11th flags will be lowered in honor of Specialist Junot M. L. Cochilus and 2nd Lieutenant David E. Rylander who lost their lives on May 2nd in Logar province, Afghanistan.
	Two 10th Mountain Division Soldiers die in Afghanistan The Department of Defense released a short statement identifying the to Soldiers who died in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
	2012 “Give Kids a Smile” award to benefit Baby Teeth Basics project on Fort Drum 4.30.2012 The New York Dental Foundation will award the North Country Children’s Clinic $6,919 to implement a preventive dentistry program at Fort Drum.
	Fort Drum USO gets a little help from their friends to Stuff-A-Trunk 4.26.2012 Mrs. Clark told MyABC50.com that in the month of March the USO provided meals and services to over 8,000 military members and their families, and that is why events like Stuff-A-Truck allow for the USO to continue their mission... Play The Video
	10th Mountain Division Specialist arrested, pointed rifle at former roommate 4.26.2012 During the course of the investigation it was learned that Specialist Herzog also possessed two handguns without a pistol permit.
	Fort Drum soldiers targeted in yet another financial scam 4.25.2012 The 10th Mountain Division has issued a warning to all military members and their families regarding forms that are being sent asking them to ‘register’ their fiancées with Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS).
	Electronic health records, medical home transformation assists 160,000 NNY and Fort Drum residents 4.19.2012 The Fort Drum region now comprises of 19% of PCMH Level 3 and 71% of Level 2 recognized rural providers nationally located in a Health Provider Shortage Area (HPSA).
	Significant fiscal investments by Fort Drum continue to grow local economic development in Tri-county region 4.16.2012 A detailed review of the economic impact Fort Drum had on the North Country's tri-county area over the last fiscal year shows $1,633,341,987 was leveraged in support of the 19,978 Soldiers...

Joint Air Drop training conducted on Fort Drum to ensure safety to 10th Mountain troops during deployments | Play The Video
Fort Drum Soldier arrested for Aggravated DWI after slamming into guardrail, continuing to drive home
Afghan Murder Suspect Joined Army During Fraud Probe
War of 1812 Bicentennial Quilt Show highlights similarities in military service past and present | Play The Video
Ritchie backs bill to ban ‘Spice’ and ‘K2’ due to dangers of ‘Party High’ drugs
Specialist with the 10th Mountain Division arrested for breaking into adult store and head shop
North Country businesses notified they will be ‘Off-limits’ to Soldiers if they continue to sell synthetic cannabis
Calcium Primary students and faculty celebrate diversity and their multi-cultural student body | Play The Video
Roughly 500 3rd Brigade Combat Team Soldiers to return to Fort Drum
*Updated* Specialist with the 10th Mountain Division arrested on rape charges
600 Fort Drum soliders were treated to a lacrosse game at the Carrier Dome
Copenhagen Central School first grade student and ‘Daisy’ donates Girl Scout cookies to USO Fort Drum
1000 Islands Privateers announce Fort Drum soldier to play in Friday’s big game and rink options for the future | Play The Video
Fort Drum Soldier to play for the T.I. Privateers
Vietnam veteran and ‘Polar Bear’ honored on Fort Drum for his service | Play The Video
Valentine’s Day love was in the air as a 10th Mountain Division couple tied the knot | Play The Video
Fort Drum MEDDAC Sergeant delivers baby boy in car minutes away from hospital | Play The Video
Giving back to the community in a big way, Fort Drum contractor donates nearly 21 tons of furniture | Play The Video
New coffee option brewing for 10th Mountain Division
USO gets a little help from their friends, Dunkin’ Donuts and Domino’s Pizza kick-off fundraiser | Play The Video
Fort Drum welcomes home first 100 Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team
Insider Attacks From Afghan Soldiers 'Dramatically' Increasing: DoD
Additional Entry Gates on Fort Drum to Open During Morning Hours
Federal Database Created to Protect Soldiers from Scams
Transitioning while in Transition: Military Members Joining Civilian Workforce | Play The Video
Owens Pays Visit to Calcium Primary, School Booming and Advancing Due to Fort Drum Growth | Play The Video
SUNY Canton Expands Courses Available on Fort Drum
‘Is it a bird, a plane?’ No it’s MEDEVAC Training on Fort Drum | Play The Video
5k Race in Afghanistan Raises $1,600 for the Children’s Home of Jeff. Co.
SUNY Potsdam Named to the 2012 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges
Fort Drum Mom Awarded Runner Up in DEC Camping Photo Contest
Former Ft. Drum soldier arrested on murder, kidnapping charges
Fort Drum USO Fills with Holiday Cheer as it is Transformed into a Winter Wonderland | Play The Video
Holiday Meals for the Military: Giving the Gift of a Holiday Meal to Those in Need | Play The Video
Congress Passes $54 Million in Funding for Fort Drum Construction and Upgrade Projects
Groundbreaking Kicks-Off Construction of Beaver Meadow Apartments | Play The Video
Fort Drum Soldier Receives ‘Soldier Medal’ for Heroic Acts in Saving Lives of Civilians | Play The Video
20,000 ‘Stars for Troops’ Collected by Senator Ritchie
Fort Drum on track to meet manpower shaping goals set by Army
Over 700 Lucky Military Families Receive ‘Trees for Troops’ on Fort Drum | Play The Video

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