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Behind the Lines: Sniper Pod Unit at RAFB

8:50 AM, May 17, 2013

The Sniper Pod unit in the 402nd EMXG at Robins Air Force is the only repair depot in the world.

Army Chief: Time to Fight Against Sex Assault

4:16 PM, May 16, 2013

The Army's top officer is telling soldiers that after demonstrating courage and resilience in 12 years of war, it's time for them to make the fight against sexual assault their primary mission.

Pentagon: US Still in Armed Conflict With al-Qaida

12:46 PM, May 16, 2013

Senior Pentagon officials are defending a 2001 military force law, saying the U.S. remains in armed conflict with al-Qaida and its associate forces.

Is Robins Air Force Base Prepared for BRAC?

8:57 AM, May 16, 2013

The 21st Century Partnership and the Heart of Georgia Energy Coalition sounded the alarm Wednesday about whether the Central Georgia community is ready for the next BRAC, which could happen as soon as 2015.

Expect Gate Delays at Robins AFB

11:24 AM, May 15, 2013

Routine base test exercises could cause delays entering and leaving Robins AFB.

US Army General Facing Sex Charges Back in Court

4:07 PM, May 14, 2013

Prosecutors have agreed to drop an alcohol-related charge against a U.S. Army general accused of sexual misconduct.

Pentagon to Cut Civilian Furlough Days

11:03 AM, May 14, 2013

U.S. military officials say the Defense Department leaders trying to find ways to deal with mandatory budget cuts are poised to trim the number of civilian furlough days from 14 to 11 and allow the military to exempt thousands of additional workers from the unpaid day off requirements.

BRAC Discussion Open to Public

10:52 AM, May 14, 2013

Join in on a discussion with 2005 BRAC Commissioners Wednesday.

Marine to Face Trial for Urination on Dead Taliban

4:31 PM, May 13, 2013

A Marine officer in charge of snipers shown in a 2011 video urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters Afghanistan will be court-martialed.

Prince Harry Pays Respects at Arlington National Cemetery

10:52 AM, May 10, 2013

Prince Harry paid his respects to those who died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Trial Date Set for Airman's Trial on Sex Charge

4:27 PM, May 9, 2013

A judge has set a July 18 trial date for an Air Force officer who led the branch's sex assault response unit until he was charged with sexual battery.

Report: 500 Military Sexual Assault Cases a Week

8:59 AM, May 8, 2013

Report comes on the heels of Air Force chief sexual assault prevention officer's arrest for allegedly groping a woman.

Air Force Cancels Captain's Boards

5:22 PM, May 7, 2013

First lieutenants will no longer face a central selection board to exchange their one bar for two.

US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 2,083

4:00 PM, May 7, 2013

As of Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at least 2,083 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.

Obama: Sexual Assault in Military is a 'Betrayal'

3:57 PM, May 7, 2013

President Barack Obama says military personnel who engage in sexual assault are betraying the uniform they are wearing. He says he has directed Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to "step up our game exponentially" to halt such assaults.

Elementary Students to Present Quilts to Local Veterans

11:54 AM, May 7, 2013

Local veterans will receive quilts of valor this week.

Senator Says Military Plagued by Sexual Assaults

10:31 AM, May 7, 2013

The chairman of a Senate committee says the sexual battery arrest of the Air Force officer who led the branch's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response unit underscores how far the Defense Department has to go in addressing the plague of sexual crimes in the military.

Air Force Reserve Band Performs Last Show

5:27 PM, May 4, 2013

The Air Force Reserve Band played their last tune Saturday night.

Experimental Air Force Aircraft Goes Hypersonic

3:59 PM, May 3, 2013

An experimental unmanned aircraft developed for the U.S. Air Force has flown at more than five times the speed of sound in a test off California.

US Military Plane Crashes in Kyrgyzstan

11:08 AM, May 3, 2013

Kyrgyzstan hosts a U.S. base that is used for troops transiting into and out of Afghanistan and for C-135 tanker planes that refuel warplanes in flight.

4-Year-Old Run Over at Centerville's Galleria Mall

Centerville chief of police Sidney Andrews says the child was with three women who were thought to be shoplifting inside the Belk store.  When store loss prevention tried to follow the women, they ran outside and tried to leave in a car, running over the child in the process.

12:21 AM, May 24, 2013

Washington State Bridge Collapses; People in Water

A Skagit Valley Herald reporter at the scene says a sheriff's office rescue boat has arrived and rescue crews are looking for people in the water.

11:00 PM, May 23, 2013

No Bond Set for Macon Mother Accused of Murder in Son's Beating Death

A Macon mother is in jail after her 2-year-old son died from an apparent beating.

3:36 PM, May 23, 2013

Parts Fall Off China Airlines Jet on Approach to Atlanta

The FAA says a China Airlines 747 lost parts from a wing as it approached Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Sunday afternoon.

10:42 AM, May 23, 2013

Appling Principal's Brother Charged With Killing Family Members

The suspect is the brother of Steve Jones, principal of Macon's Appling Middle School. The victims are Steve Jones' parents and another brother.

6:25 PM, May 23, 2013

Central High Student Earns Almost $500k in Scholarships

Ashley Washington won the Golden Eagle award in foreign language, a $1,000 prize. She also received $250,000 from the Gates Millennium Scholarship, and $240,000 as the QuestBridge National College Match recipient.

9:07 AM, May 23, 2013

Charles Ramsey, Cleveland Kidnapping Hero, to Get Free Burgers for Life

The Cleveland man hailed as a hero after he put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade won't have to worry about buying burgers in his hometown anytime soon.

4:12 PM, May 23, 2013

Girl Stood Up at Prom, Gets Surprise from Burger Joint

An employee at a local burger joint gives one girl an unforgettable night after she was stood up for prom.

1:49 PM, May 10, 2013

Second Child Had Contact with Rabid Dog

According to the North Central Health District, a second child had contact, but was not bitten, by a rabid dog.

6:48 PM, May 23, 2013

Acting Supt.: Bibb Principal's Family Victims of Murder

In an email sent to employees Wednesday, the Bibb County school district says one of its principals lost his parents and a brother to homicide.

8:59 AM, May 23, 2013

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