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Air Force Finds 2 Academy Officials Negligent

12:46 PM, Feb 17, 2012

Military investigators say two senior officials at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., were negligent in statements they made about credentials of the school's faculty.

Fort Benning Contractor to Lay Off 359 Workers

11:51 AM, Feb 17, 2012

A Fort Benning defense contractor has informed Georgia labor officials that it will lay off 359 workers by March 11, though a state official says many of the employees could be rehired by another contractor.

Attempt to Overturn Ga. National Guard Bill Fails

11:50 AM, Feb 17, 2012

House lawmakers will not vote again on a bill that eases the job requirements for a high-ranking post in the Georgia National Guard.

House Eases Qualifications Ga. National Guard Post

3:19 PM, Feb 16, 2012

The pool of candidates eligible to serve as deputy leader of the Georgia National Guard would widen under a bill approved by House lawmakers.

Injured Ga. Marine Transferred to US Hospital

10:48 AM, Feb 16, 2012

Authorities say a U.S. Marine from northeast Georgia has been transferred to a U.S. hospital as he continues to recover from injuries caused by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

More Ft. Stewart Troops to Deploy to Afghanistan

7:41 PM, Feb 15, 2012

More Fort Stewart soldiers will deploy to Afghanistan this year as part of the Army's plan to shift from a combat mission to one primarily focused on advising and training Afghan forces.

US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 1,771

5:20 PM, Feb 14, 2012

As of Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at least 1,771 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.

Marine Corps Drops Charges in Friendly Fire Case

4:37 PM, Feb 14, 2012

The Marine Corps has dropped charges against a tank commander in the Afghanistan battlefield death of the son of the San Antonio Spurs' team physician.

Ga. Marine Recovers from Injuries After Bomb Blast

1:11 PM, Feb 14, 2012

The Times of Gainesville reports that part of Pfc. Sean Adams' right leg has been amputated just above the knee.

Spelling of Military Base Name Spurs Controversy

11:35 AM, Feb 14, 2012

The military faces questions about a base in Afghanistan said to be called, "Combat Outpost Aryan." 

Defense Budget Calls for 2 Rounds of Base-Closings

5:09 PM, Feb 13, 2012

Previous rounds of base closings have pitted communities and states against each other

Gen. McMahon Meets With Council in Day 2 of Retreat

11:31 AM, Feb 11, 2012

He said the new Federal budget coming out Monday could mean fewer workers at base contractors.

Marine Earns Silver Star

9:47 AM, Feb 11, 2012

The Marine is from Camp Pendleton in California.

Marines Posed With Nazi SS Symbol in Afghanistan

1:34 PM, Feb 9, 2012

The Marine Corps confirms that one of its scout sniper teams in Afghanistan posed for a photograph in front of a flag with logo resembling that of the notorious Nazi SS.

Plan Would Use $28 Million to Revamp Army Post

11:54 AM, Feb 9, 2012

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal wants to spend about $28 million to help bring new life to Fort McPherson in south Atlanta, though details of the plan to revamp the 488-acre property are still unknown.

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Military Times: SitRep Online for February 6, 2011

12:22 PM, Feb 7, 2012

In this episode: New rules for Imminent Danger Pay start in February, drug testing for Xanax, Vicodin and Valium force wide begins in 90 days, Army Lt. Col. questions success in Afghanistan and Marine creates new zombie killing computer game.

Obamas to Host Dinner Honoring Iraq Veterans

4:02 PM, Feb 6, 2012

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will host a Feb. 29 dinner at the White House honoring members of the armed forces who served in Iraq.

Record Cargo Delivered to Afghanistan in 2011

3:58 PM, Feb 6, 2012

Mobility airmen dropped a record amount of cargo last year in Afghanistan, delivering about 80 million pounds of supplies across the west Asian country.

War Not Over: Ga. Vets of Iraq Now Going to Afghan

1:12 PM, Feb 3, 2012

About 700 soldiers from Georgia are among the latest U.S. troops headed to Afghanistan for a war that continues even after the Iraq conflict's end, leaving anxious spouses and parents who wonder why their loved ones are still fighting.

President Obama Pushes for Veterans Jobs Programs

12:28 PM, Feb 3, 2012

President Barack Obama is proposing steps to help veterans find work as firefighters, cops and park rangers.

More Cities Consider Parades for Iraq War Vets

12:20 PM, Feb 3, 2012

The St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans is spurring talk of similar parades in at least 10 other cities.

Lawmakers: Military Must Prevent Attacks by Afghan Troops

4:16 PM, Feb 1, 2012

U.S. military officials have been providing Congress with details of more than 45 attacks by supposedly friendly Afghan security forces against U.S. and other coalition troops since 2007.

Dallemand Backs Down on Grade-Level Changes in 'Macon Miracle'

Bibb County school superintendent Romain Dallemand said he is amending the parts of his strategic plan that call for grade restructuring and longer school days.

12:26 AM, Feb 23, 2012

Warner Robins La'Berry Shop Reports Card Fraud

The company's president says he doesn't know why or how it happened but they are taking "extra" measures to prevent theft in the future.

3:58 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Two Hospitalized after Warner Robins Wreck

The accident caused Hunnicutt to be thrown from the vehicle, causing what the release calls "serious injuries."

2:59 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Mayor Reichert's Mother Dies

Macon Mayor Robert Reichert's mother died Wednesday, just six days after her spouse of 75 years, Albert P. Reichert Sr.

2:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Thefts Increase, Violent Crime Stable in Warner Robins

The Warner Robins Police Department crunched the numbers for crime in the city in 2011.

6:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Culloden Mom Qualifies for Boston Marathon

Kitty Robinson had to overcome a huge physical obstacle to get back to the sport she loves.

8:09 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Mercer Law Honors First African-American Graduate

The Black Law Students Association hosted a discussion with a group of lawyers and community leaders.

5:39 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Boy, 16, Found Shot to Death in Car in East Ga.

Authorities responding to a traffic accident found the body of a 16-year-old boy in the backseat of a car in Richmond County. Police say he had been shot in the head.

11:43 AM, Jan 16, 2012

Ejected Passenger Dragged by NY Amtrak Train Dies

Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger apparently dragged by a train after being kicked off for drunkenness.

1:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012

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