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Will shrinking the US military slam the North Country’s economy?

NCPR’s Joanna Richards has a great story this morning on the ways that deep military cuts could affect the community around Fort Drum. There’s a lot of uncertainty, but national reorganization efforts brewing in the Pentagon could mean...

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Fort Drum Prepares for New Balkan Peacekeeping Deployment

by David Sommerstein

Aug 24, 2001 — This fall more than 2000 men and women will go to peacekeeping missions in Bosnia and Kosovo in the Balkans. That means right now the base is at its peak of activity as troops get ready to deploy, physically, mentally and socially. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

Sen. Clinton Tours Ft. Drum

by David Sommerstein

Aug 23, 2001 — As the Bush Administration considers restructuring the military, Senator Clinton says she'll go to bat for Fort Drum. She toured the army base in Jefferson county Wednesday afternoon. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

Concerns at Fort Drum's Mountain Fest

Jul 02, 2001 — Celebrating Mountain Fest at Fort Drum...Amidst the celebration though, there's concern over rumors of base closures with the military reshuffling. Go to full article

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