Dr. Mark T. Esper, the 23rd Secretary of the United States Army, a West Point graduate and an Army combat veteran, spent a day visiting Georgia’s Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield this past Friday. Following a morning of field demonstrations and discussions with soldiers, Secretary Esper hosted a Town … read more
This morning (12-21-18) at Fort Stewart, “Georgia’s Army,” the 48th IBCT, Georgia Army National Guard, held its casing of the colors and departure ceremony in the presence of several dignitaries and a very large turn-out of Brigade families and supporters. The Brigade soldiers will deploy to Afghanistan in the coming … read more
This past Friday evening (12-7-18), soldiers and spouses or dates, gathered at the Savannah Convention & Trade Center for an evening of fellowship and enjoyment, hosted by the 3rd ID Commander, Major-General & Mrs. Lee Quintas, as the concluding event in the annual Marne Week competitions. Following dinner, awards were … read more
The 150-mph hurricane force winds that struck the Florida Panhandle Region left devastation at near-by Tyndall AFB as well. Over 90% of the base’s 1,300 buildings were either destroyed or heavily damaged (including all of the housing units on base which were left uninhabitable). While it will take a long-time, … read more
A 138-mph tornado struck parts of the base last Sunday (12-3-18), but very fortunately there was no major damage. Five persons were treated for minor injuries (three in a near-by fishing boat and two Navy personnel in a patrol boat). Three Navy vehicles were blown into a waterway, some trees … read more
