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Peace and War
A homecoming ceremony at Fort Drum. NCPR file photo
For Fort Drum soldiers, frequent deployments "'til the end" in Afghanistan
May 06, 2013 — It's a busy time for Fort Drum, near Watertown. Even as the country prepares to leave Afghanistan, the Army post has parts of two brigades deployed. Its aviation unit is about to ship off for a nine-month tour. And the 10th Mountain Division is expecting more orders from the Pentagon soon. Go to full article
Thoughts on the Iraq War, then and now
Mar 22, 2013 — It's been 10 years since the beginning of the second Iraq War.
The war created a deep division in the country and here in the North Country, and fueled a passionate peace movement. Go to full article
The war created a deep division in the country and here in the North Country, and fueled a passionate peace movement. Go to full article
Fort Drum unit preps for changed Afganistan mission
Fort Drum, NY, Dec 14, 2012 — Fort Drum's 2nd Brigade Combat Team is getting ready for for a January deployment to eastern Afghanistan. The deployment marks a shift for troops, from combat to advising and assisting the Afghan security forces. Go to full article
Burlington Board of Health holds F-35 hearing
Burlington, VT, Nov 28, 2012 — The F-35, the Air Force's new fighter jet, may be coming to the Burlington airport. People are worried about noise from the plane, but there's also another concern: public... Go to full article
Retracing her father's wartime footsteps
Potsdam, NY, Nov 09, 2012 — Veterans Day is this Sunday - a time to honor the service of all U.S. military veterans. A Potsdam woman traveled to a small village in France to retrace her father's... Go to full article
Dalai Lama addresses thousands in Middlebury
Middlebury, VT, Oct 15, 2012 — The Dalai Lama visited Middlebury College in Vermont last Friday and Saturday. Thousands of people descended on the college town to hear his message. Go to full article
Vietnam vet reaches out to young soldiers with "Facing PTSD"
Keene Valley, NY, Oct 11, 2012 — Tom Smith grew up in Connecticut, but his family has owned land in Keene Valley for four generations. He was drafted in 1968 and flew helicopters in Vietnam. Smith saw lots... Go to full article
Sounds of the Northway: Spreading social justice through music
Aug 16, 2012 — A women's singing group, with members who live along the Northway, has produced a new cd, titled Herstory. Ann Ruzow Holland and Cathie Davenport, members of... Go to full article
Demonstrators, police clash at governors' conference in Burlington
Burlington, VT, Jul 30, 2012 — A peaceful protest in Burlington turned violent late yesterday afternoon when demonstrators clashed with police. Approximately 500 protestors took the streets downtown to... Go to full article
Senators seek transition support for vets
Syracuse, NY, May 15, 2012 — New York's senators are looking to reduce unemployment among recently retired veterans. They unveiled three new bills at a joint press conference Monday. The Innovation... Go to full article
