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Nothing flashy here, but an inspiring piece for a public radio/media professional–or for those who use our services. Big thanks to April Costa who sent this video along to me.

Morning Read: Fort Drum soldiers hit hard this week in Afghanistan

The Watertown Daily Times is reporting that a fourth soldier in a week from Fort Drum has died in Afghanistan. Pfc. John F. Kihm, 19, Philadelphia, Pa., served with the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment [and was killed on Tuesday.] Post...

Must-watch: Ft. Drum family profiled in NYT

You absolutely have to watch this video about a Fort Drum soldier’s deployment to Afghanistan and its effect on his extended family. Really incredible work by New York Times reporter Jim Dao, photojournalist Damon Winter and their crew. And...

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Fort Drum Families

by Martha Foley

Mar 12, 2002 — A thousand soldiers from Fort Drum have been in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan since last fall. Military families work hard to prepare for deployments, and to live through them. We hear from Rena, who's waiting at Fort Drum while her husband Darryl is in Afghanistan, and Chaplain Ron Thomas who oversees family support programs at the base. Go to full article

Fort Drum Troops Not Among Casualties in Afghanistan

by Martha Foley

Mar 06, 2002 — The soldiers and spouses at Fort Drum have been watching with increasing tension as reports of American casualties come in from the battlegrounds of Afghanistan. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article

U.S. Helicopter Shot Down Over Afghanistan

by Martha Foley

Mar 04, 2002 — At least 6 Americans were killed and an unknown number wounded when their helicopter was shot down over eastern Afghanistan today. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article

Fort Drum Troops Headed to Uzbekistan

by David Sommerstein

Oct 08, 2001 — The Pentagon has confirmed 1000 soldiers from the army's 10th Mountain Division are headed to the former Soviet state of Uzbekistan. The soldiers leave behind families and communities with no easy answers about where their loved ones are and when they're coming back. David Sommerstein visited Evans Mills just outside Fort Drum. Go to full article

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