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House Passes Sweeping $638 Billion Defense Bill

1:30 PM, Jun 14, 2013

The House has passed a sweeping $638 billion defense bill imposing new punishments on military members found guilty of rape or sexual assault.

Lawmakers Seek Credit Monitoring for Veterans

12:35 PM, Jun 14, 2013

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has asked the Veterans Affairs Department to offer credit monitoring to veterans and dependents in its computer records.

Robins Reserve Band Practices for July 4 Celebration

7:53 AM, Jun 13, 2013

"We are not losing our jobs," says Frances Kness, the vocalist of Reserve Generation. "We will be filtering into the remaining bands that we have left in the Air Force," 

Cherokee Ex-Officer Charged With Faking Purple Heart Award

4:30 PM, Jun 12, 2013

Shane Ladner was among the veterans injured when the float they were riding on in a parade in Midland, Texas last year was struck by a train. Ladner's wife was seriously injured and lost a leg in the same accident.

Committee Rejects Overhaul of Military Justice

3:58 PM, Jun 12, 2013

The Senate Armed Services Committee has rejected legislation that would have sidelined military commanders in sexual assault cases.

Hunter Army Airfield Getting New Top Officer

11:36 AM, Jun 12, 2013

Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah has a new top officer taking charge.

Sen. Isakson Calls for Hearing on Atlanta VA Hospital

11:21 AM, Jun 12, 2013

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson is calling for a hearing on the Atlanta VA Medical Center after two federal audits earlier this year detailed allegations of mismanagement of mental health programs and poor patient care linked to three deaths.

851,000 War Veterans Await Benefits from VA

10:04 AM, Jun 12, 2013

Mickey D'heron is one of hundreds of thousands of veterans waiting for disability claims to be addressed by the Veterans Administration, an unfortunate legacy for those who served in uniform.

Senate Panel Passes Bill to Change Military Law

4:24 PM, Jun 11, 2013

A Senate panel has approved legislation to overhaul the military justice system in an effort to staunch the growing number of sexual assaults in the armed forces.

Fort Hood Suspect, Defense Attorneys at Odds

4:11 PM, Jun 11, 2013

Defense attorneys ordered to help the Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage say they're being asked to cross ethical lines.

New Radios at Ga. Army Base Jamming Garage Doors

10:20 AM, Jun 11, 2013

Authorities say a new radio system being installed at a Georgia Army base is frustrating hundreds of homeowners in the Augusta area who have been locked out of their garages because of jammed remote-control signals.

Manning Trial Resumes as New Leak Scandal Unfolds

4:36 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial for giving hundreds of thousands of documents to WikiLeaks entered a second week.

Robins to Get New Workload for Predators and Reapers

4:32 PM, Jun 10, 2013

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base recently awarded a contract to General Atomics for the depot activation of the Air Force's Predator/Reaper unmanned aircraft.

House Dem Pushes for Repeal of Military Force Law

4:26 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Many American troops on the battlefield today were on playgrounds when Congress gave the president broad authority to wage the war on terror.

Military Families Receive Free Summer Passes to Lake Tobesofkee

11:47 PM, Jun 9, 2013

100 military families at Robins Air Force Base will get a chance to spend their summer days on the beach. 

Col. Hill Becomes RAFB Installation Commander

7:20 PM, Jun 7, 2013

Col. Christopher Hill stepped into the job held by Col. Mitch Butikofer for the past 18 months.

Senate's Last World War II Vet Buried at Arlington

12:44 PM, Jun 7, 2013

Frank Lautenberg, the last World War II veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, was buried Friday with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.

Senators Press for Answers on Atlanta VA Issues

12:01 PM, Jun 7, 2013

Georgia Sens. Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss have sent letters to the secretary of Veterans Affairs looking for answers to a report outlining questionable management at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.

Georgia Tech Researchers Test Drones at Army Base

11:24 AM, Jun 7, 2013

Georgia Institute of Technology researchers are working with the military at Fort Benning to test the ability of drones to perform tasks that may help in reconnaissance missions.

SHARE Event to Help Furloughed RAFB Employees

8:32 PM, Jun 6, 2013

The June 15th S.H.A.R.E. event will combine regional community resources to help those impacted directly and indirectly by military spending cuts.

Lawmakers Press Forward on Sexual Assault Bill

12:43 PM, Jun 6, 2013

Lawmakers are pressing forward with legislation aimed at stemming an epidemic of sexual assaults in the military.

Robins Communication Wing Deactivated Due to Budget Cuts

3:03 PM, Jun 5, 2013

A Communications Combat Wing at Robins AFB will disband as part of a restructuring required by President Obama's FY13 budget.

Admitted Macon Killer Wants to Withdraw Murder Plea

Michael Brett Kelly has filed a motion asking to take his guilty plea back, saying he acted too hastily.

5:00 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Woodstock Police Dog Found Dead in Handler's Car

A Woodstock police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after a police dog was left in his car and died of a heat stroke.

10:12 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Cochran Police Search for Two Robbers

Police are looking for two men who allegedly robbed a convenience store in Cochran Tuesday night.

4:03 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Monroe Sheriff ID's Man in Fatal Wreck

A Conyers man died after losing control of his car and ending up pinned between two tractor trailers on I-75 in Monroe Co. last night.

3:44 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Chrysler Caves, Recalls 2.7 Million Jeeps

Affected are the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty SUVs.

3:09 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Bibb Homeowner and County Tangle Over Alley

Ozie Haralson and his wife Jane have owned their Napier Avenue rental home since 1984. Now they say the road behind their home is littered with debris and that the county needs to do something about it.

7:02 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Shar'bora Daniels' Death, One Year Later

A year later, the shooting death of 18-year-old Shar'bora Daniels remains unsolved.

8:54 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Police: Four Arrested for Smiley's Ice Cream Theft

Four have been arrested for allegedly stealing ice cream and drinks from Smiley's Flea Market.

4:04 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Forsyth Couple Restores Historic Homes

"All of that had been taken out because the houses were slated to be torn down," says Veronica Kelley.

6:19 PM, Jun 19, 2013

FBI Ends Hunt for Hoffa's Remains at Mich. Site

Two forensic anthropologists are on site to guide searchers and respond if bones or other signs of human remains are found.

11:04 AM, Jun 19, 2013

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