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Leaders plumb plans for 5th BCT arrival

More than 200 of the Army's top leaders met at Fort Stewart on Wednesday to rehearse a concept drill and further discuss plans for the 5th Brigade Combat Team's arrival.

April 03, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | News


Two waves of storms to hit county

According to Liberty County-Hinesville Emergency Management Officials, people in Liberty County should expect severe weather today.

April 02, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | News


Trivia contest for Georgia Cities Week

What historical structure was built in the city of Hinesville in 1839? What year was the Bradwell Park officially dedicated to the city? If you think you know the answers to these questions, then maybe you should play the Coastal Courier's Georgia Cities Week trivia contest at www.coastalcourier.com. If you don't know the answers, there's still incentive to log on, according to Coastal Courier advertising representative Connie Parker. "Anyone can play," she said, "and anyone ...

April 01, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Lifestyle


Vietnam vet gets Purple Heart after 39 years

Charles Wood is not a man of many words, especially about his service in Vietnam. "I did what I had to do," he said about his experience. His wife Wynde Wood is more vocal about Wood's service and his accomplishments. She said he did more than just what he had to. "He was drafted in 1964. He went to Vietnam and extended his first tour, and then he volunteered to go back to Vietnam for ...

April 01, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Lifestyle


Unit's soldiers DUI free for 180 days

On Friday, nearly 65 Fort Stewart soldiers received a special visit from their commanding officer, Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo.

March 30, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Military


2nd BCT troops train to skirt combat

They are known as the life-support for Army brigades, flowing from makeshift base to makeshift base like blood through arteries.

March 27, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Military


Post getting ready for Oregon Guard

Officials at Fort Stewart are prepping for more than 12,000 Oregon Army National Guard soldiers scheduled to arrive on post this summer.

March 25, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | News


Army IG report: Unfit soldiers have been deployed

The Army's process of determining whether soldiers are physically fit to fight could be the reason more than 45,000 unhealthy U.S. soldiers have been sent to war, despite doctor recommendations.

March 25, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Military


Movie screening stirs emotions on post

The seats were filled at Fort Stewart's Woodruff Theater Wednesday night as soldiers and their families attended a special, invitation-only screening of the Samuel Goldwyn film "Brothers at War."

March 23, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Military


Unit commander preps for chief of staff job

Col. Thomas James sat at a table in Club Stewart's rocket room Wednesday morning after attending another battalion change-of-command reception, signifying more of the formal modifications taking place as the 4th Brigade Combat Team transitions from a heavy to a light brigade.

March 20, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Military


68-mile trail could draw tourists to area

A proposed, 68-mile recreational trail could be the path to a happy, healthy and economically strong Liberty County.

March 18, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | News


Training mission ends

The mission continues: on to the next operation It is late Wednesday afternoon. The sweltering Florida heat has sweat dripping from the foreheads of more than 1,200 soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Heavy Brigade's Combat Team. The Raiders have been on the ground in gator country for nearly three days, where they have been conducting wellness checks, clearing roads and participating in urban search and rescue efforts - all in response to ...

March 16, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Military


1st BCT trains for homeland emergencies

It's 3 a.m. on Monday and Fort Stewart's 1st Heavy Brigade Combat team has just been alerted that several chemical and radiological attacks were launched near Orlando, Fla.

March 14, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Military


4th brigade hangs up armor, become light infantry

With a trumpet signaling every change in its ranks, the 4th Battalion, 64th Armored Regiment of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, officially became the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment on Monday.

March 11, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | Military


Soldier charged with desertion has first hearing

A Fort Stewart soldier, accused of desertion for abandoning his duties more than four years ago, could possibly be facing several years in prison.

March 11, 2009 | By Frenchi Jones Staff writer | News


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