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<title>For Fort Drum soldiers, frequent deployments &quot;&apos;til the end&quot; in Afghanistan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 6, 2013) It&apos;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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21925/20130506/for-fort-drum-soldiers-frequent-deployments-quot-apos-til-the-end-quot-in-afghanistan">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Father, daughter Fort Drum soldiers to deploy together</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 25, 2013) An unusual pair of &quot;battle buddies&quot; is about to deploy to Afghanistan from Fort Drum. Michael and Miranda Mogg are a father-daughter pair of soldiers with the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade of the Army&apos;s 10th Mountain Division. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21858/20130425/father-daughter-fort-drum-soldiers-to-deploy-together">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Wounded Fort Drum servicemember at inauguration: &quot;Wow&quot;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 22, 2013) More than half a million people gathered on the National Mall in front of the US Capitol to be a part of President Barack Obama&apos;s second inauguration. Among them were about 10 wounded servicemembers who have been recovering at Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D.C. Among that group were four Fort Drum soldiers. Specialist Jacob Owens was among them. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21301/20130122/wounded-fort-drum-servicemember-at-inauguration-quot-wow-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New GI bill helps vets pivot to civilian life</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 14, 2012) This week in recognition of Veterans Day, North Country Public Radio has been looking at the struggles of young veterans returning home from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.Many have come back to a sour economy, with few good jobs.  For veterans under the age of 25, unemployment still hovers around 30 percent.One of most ambitious efforts to help service members restart their lives has been the post-9/11 GI Bill, which offers financial aid for those soldiers who want to go back to college or a trade school. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20886/20121114/new-gi-bill-helps-vets-pivot-to-civilian-life">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Young vets face job discrimination, high unemployment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 13, 2012) This week in honor of Veteran&apos;s Day, we&apos;re looking at the experience of young service members making the transition back to the civilian economy.For generations, one path to the middle class has been military service. Spending time in uniform offered a way for poor and working class Americans to gain job skills and build their resumes.   But these days many young veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq are struggling with high unemployment, poverty and homelessness. At Paul Smiths College, young vets in a support group say they&apos;re worried that their wartime experience is actually making it harder for them to find good, stable jobs as they face discrimination from some employers. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20875/20121113/young-vets-face-job-discrimination-high-unemployment">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Young veterans struggle in civilian economy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 12, 2012) Sunday, across the North Country, small towns held parades and ceremonies honoring the region&apos;s veterans. But as the wars wind down in Afghanistan and Iraq, experts say more and more young men and women who fought overseas are struggling.Some are grappling with the after-effects of post-traumatic stress and injury. Others are finding it difficult to make the transition to the civilian economy, facing unemployment, poverty and homelessness. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20868/20121112/young-veterans-struggle-in-civilian-economy">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Voters react to Owens-Doheny debate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 26, 2012) While military issues were a big part of Thursday night&apos;s debate between congressional candidates Matt Doheny (R) and incumbent Bill Owens (D), the economy and unemployment were on most voters&apos; minds. Joanna Richards took a sampling of public opinion right after the debate. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20739/20121026/voters-react-to-owens-doheny-debate">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Owens, Doheny spar in last NY-21 debate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 26, 2012) The two major party candidates met for the last debate in the North Country&apos;s Congressional race Thursday night in Watertown. Green Party candidate Don Hassig wasn&apos;t invited to the event hosted by YNN TV.Incumbent Democrat Bill Owens and Republican Matt Doheny sparred on well-trodden ground, like tax cuts, the deficit, and Medicare.They also differed, sharply at times, on a range of other issues, including the military. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20740/20121026/owens-doheny-spar-in-last-ny-21-debate">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Memorial service held for two Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 24, 2012) A memorial service was held at Fort Drum Thursday afternoon to remember the lives of two 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed in Afghanistan.24-year old Sergeant Jose Reyes, of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and 28-year old Staff Sergeant Daniel Rodriguez of Baltimore, Md., were killed July 18 when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. The two were heavy-vehicle drivers.Staff Sargeant Raffinee Adams praised Staff Sgt. Rodriguez for his leadership and compassion for his fellow soldiers. His wife attended the service, joined by their three children. Sergeant Reyes&apos; wife also attended with their two children. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20366/20120824/memorial-service-held-for-two-fort-drum-soldiers-killed-in-afghanistan">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Fort Drum general says progress made in Afghanistan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 23, 2012) A high-ranking officer with the Army&apos;s 10th Mountain Division says the U.S. has made significant progress in its war in Afghanistan.Brig. Gen. Richard D. Clark spoke about the war in Afghanistan during a ceremony at Whiteface Mountain last week. He says soldiers and their families have weathered difficult circumstances since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, but those sacrifices have made a difference. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20348/20120823/fort-drum-general-says-progress-made-in-afghanistan">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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