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          <title>Gap Offers Discount to Military</title>
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To thank those who serve their country the Gap at Oglethorpe Mall is offering them some additional savings this July Fourth Weekend.           ]]></description>
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          <title>GA National Guardsman Killed in Afghanistan</title>
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First Sergeant John D. Blair, a member of 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry of
the Georgia National Guard was killed in action June 20 in Mado Zayi, Afghanistan
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Third ID Soldiers Injured During Training</title>
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Three 3rd ID soldiers were injured at Fort Stewart Wednesday during training exercises.            ]]></description>
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          <title>UPDATED: Fort Stewart Soldier from New York Killed in Afghanistan</title>
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The Department of Defense says a soldier stationed at Fort Stewart has been killed in Afghanistan.&nbsp; His family says he was the third generation to enter the armed services.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Beaufort Marine Killed in Afghanistan</title>
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Fort Stewart Community Reacts to Halt of 5th Brigade</title>
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The Army announces a planned 5th brigade will not be coming to Fort Stewart. Third Infantry Division commanding general asks community to stay positive.           ]]></description>
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          <title>3RD Infantry Division Trains for New Mission to Iraq</title>
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The mission for the Third Infantry Division&#8217;s upcoming deployment to Iraq has changed.
Leading the invasion into the country seven years ago they are now charged with rebuilding the country.            ]]></description>
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          <title>B&#45;17 Bomber Undergoes Restoration at Mighty Eighth Museum</title>
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At one point in time there were thirteen thousand of them&#8230; now there are only forty six remaining. 
A critical weapon in World War Two the B-17 bomber, otherwise known as a Flying Fortress is considered a national treasure. 
As New Three&#8217;s Alice Massimi found out&#8230;lucky for you there is now one right in our backyard. 
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          <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 17:02:18 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Hunter Army Airfield Change of Command</title>
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Big changes at Hunter Army Airfield. 
Today the current Garrison Commander Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Whitney handed over command to Lieutenant Colonel Jose Aguilar.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Tybee Veterans Memorial</title>
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Savannah isn&#8217;t the only city with a Veterans Monument in the works the City of Tybee is also in the process of honoring those who have served.
A project News Three&#8217;s Military Reporter Alice Massimi learned has become a labor of love.           ]]></description>
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Veterans on Tybee Island are working to make a World War Two Monumenta reality.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Mighty Eighth Reunion to be the Last</title>
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Some World War Two Veterans are spending the weekend with their brothers in arms.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Ft. Stewart Soldier Injured in Accident Dies From Injuries</title>
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Memorial Health and Fort Stewart Officials confims a Third Infantry Division Soldier died Friday, after an accident on Ft. Stewart earlier in the week.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Savannah Army Ranger KIA Honored</title>
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When it comes to supporting out troops, a Bryan County business is going above and beyond. 
On the Eve of Memorial Day Weekend they&#8217;re honoring a soldier who was killed this past January.
News Three&#8217;s Military Reporter Alice Massimi was at the ceremony and has more on their enormous show of support.           ]]></description>
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Military officials confirm a soldier was airlifted to the hospital after a serious accident involving a military humvee and a personal vehicle.
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          <title>The Third ID&#8217;s CG  Visits Area Veterans</title>
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On Monday, Memorial Day, we will take time to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice but what about our nation&#8217;s living veterans?
It&#8217;s a group the Commanding General of the Third Infantry Division thinks should never be forgotten. 
So he&#8217;s leading an effort to make sure that doesn&#8217;t happen. 
News Three&#8217;s Alice Massimi joined him today as he traveled to visit a special group of veterans right here in Georgia.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Veteran Battles Rare Disease</title>
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For one area soldier the battle has not ended. 
Medically discharged from the Army, this soldier is now dealing with a rare disease that some studies show could be linked to his time overseas. 
Called Myasthenia Gravis it&#8217;s a chronic auto immune neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness of certain muscle groups.&nbsp; 
News Three&#8217;s Alice Massimi sat down with the veteran to talk about his diagnosis.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 12:07:09 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Airline offers $1.00 Military Fares</title>
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WASHINGTON, May 5, 2009 - In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, JetBlue is offering active duty military personnel $1 fares for domestic, nonstop flights, for a limited time, departing from the two JetBlue cities nearest to the nation&#8217;s capital: Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va., and Richmond International Airport in Richmond, Va.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 17:33:38 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Veterans in Augusta, GA Possibly Infected with HIV</title>
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MIAMI (AP) - The Department of Veterans Affairs says a fifth patient has tested positive for HIV and another seven have tested positive for hepatitis after being exposed to contaminated medical equipment at three VA hospitals.           ]]></description>
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          <title>&#8220;New GI Bill&#8221; Applications Now Being Accepted</title>
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Washington, D.C. - Veterans eligible for education benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, also known as the &#8220;New GI Bill,&#8220; are able to apply for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs online beginning today, Friday, May 1.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 15:51:58 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Ft. Stewart Soldier Pleads Guilty to Desertion</title>
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A Fort Stewart soldier charged with deserting the Army has pleaded guilty in a military courtroom.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:45:09 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Waycross Soldier Dies in Iraq</title>
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Department of Defense identifies Army casualty as soldier from Waycross, Georgia.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:31:12 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Fort Stewart&#45;Hunter AAF Win Award</title>
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DoD Announces Winners of the Commander In Chief&#8217;&#8216;s Annual Award for Installation Excellence.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:13:50 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Hearing for Soldier Charged With Killing Fellow Soldiers</title>
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Witnesses testfied today that an Army sergeant charged with murder shouted &#8220;My career&#8217;s over, just kill me,&#8220; as soldiers pinned him to the ground after he shot and killed two fellow U.S. soldiers in Iraq.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:03:53 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>6th Anniversary of Iraq War</title>
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Today marks the sixth anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war.&nbsp; Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division helped lead the charge into Iraq on March 20, 2003, and many have paid the ultimate price for it.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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          <title>48th to Fly Savannah Flag in Afghanistan</title>
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Georgia&#8217;s National Guard is getting ready to head overseas once again. The unit will begin to leave next month.            ]]></description>
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          <title>3rd ID Soldier and Sister Commit Suicide</title>
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A Fort Stewart Soldier and his sister have both committed suicide. 
Specialist Jason Kouis, a member of the First Brigade and his sister Private Kristin Kouis were found dead in a vehicle parked in Florida.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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          <title>Fort Benning soldier found dead in Brunswick</title>
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Brunswick police are investigating the
shooting death of a Fort Benning soldier.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:45:02 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>3rd ID Soldiers Return Home</title>
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 Some good news tonight, more than a hundred soldiers with the 92nd Chemical Company are home tonight with family. After a 15 Month Deployment to Kuwait.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:38:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>1&#45;75 Ranger Regiment Honored</title>
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Today U.S. Army Rangers from the First Battalion Seventy Fifth Ranger Regiment were honored for their actions in combat.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:09:17 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Richmond Hill to honor WWII veterans</title>
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Richmond Hill to honor WWII veterans           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:11:18 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Non commission officers recognized at Friday&#8217;s Military Appreciation Luncheon</title>
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Non commission officers recognized at Friday&#8217;s Military Appreciation Luncheon           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:50:19 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Cucolo Talks About 3rd Infantry Division</title>
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Major General Tony Cucolo says the 3rd Infantry Division is continuing to deploy.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Iraq Troop Withdrawal Announcement Near</title>
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Officials: Most troops out of Iraq in 18 months.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:58:50 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Fort Stewart Soldier Charged</title>
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The Third Infantry Division Specialist who went AWOL close to four years ago has officially been charged.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Obama OKs 17,000 troops for Afghanistan war</title>
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President Obama says the increase is necessary to &#8220;stabilize a deteriorating situation.&#8220;           ]]></description>
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Friends and family greet 79 troops coming home after 15-month deployment.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:55:20 EDT</pubDate>
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After being on the run for four years, Cliff Cornell has turned himself in. No word on what charges Cornell will specifically face.

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Digital Video &amp; Imagery Distribution System is broadcasting Valentine&#8217;s Day Greetings from deployed troops, including some from our area.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:24:44 EDT</pubDate>
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The Military Reception Center inside the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport celebrated the USO&#8217;s 68th birthday with a cake cutting.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:07:34 EDT</pubDate>
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Robert W. Parks left for basic training for the Air Force just 8 months after getting married. He graduated Basic in October 2008 and will graduate Tech School in March 2009. His wife, Jackie, says she cannot wait to have him back home, and she misses him so much!            ]]></description>
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An enthusiastic welcome at Hunter Army Airfield for more than 50 soldiers.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:25:58 EDT</pubDate>
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The third infantry division soldier accused of killing two of his fellow soldiers will soon have his day in court.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:31:34 EDT</pubDate>
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Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment  and the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment will conduct live firing exercises in the Fort Stewart training area, Jan. 29.           ]]></description>
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Vice President Joe Biden says the nation should expect more US military casualties as soldiers engage the enemy more.           ]]></description>
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A Fort Stewart spokeperson is confirming the body of soldier in the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment in the 3rd Infantry Division&#8217;s 1st Brigade Combat Team was found dead in the barracks on Saturday night.           ]]></description>
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Fort Stewart officials are releasing the identity of a soldier who was found dead in his barracks while assigned to the Georgia Army post&#8217;s special unit for wounded and
injured troops.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:25:44 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Next Step for Savannah World War Two Monument</title>
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For more than five years now, area veterans have worked on getting a World War Two Monument erected in Savannah. About a month ago the city broached the possibility of placing it on River Street. 
The Veterans Council approved of the change and yesterday the council unanimously approved the change. News Three&#8217;s Alice Massimi has more on some of the new hurdles facing the completion of the project.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Free Disney Tickets for Servicemembers</title>
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2009 - A Disney vacation just got more affordable.

With the &#8220;Disney&#8217;s Armed Forces Salute&#8221; offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reserves, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney&#8217;s U.S. theme parks, and additional special ticket offers for family members and friends.            ]]></description>
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a 1st Battalion Ranger who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has warned that increased jet noise may be heard in the vicinity of the Air Station Wednesday, Jan. 7 - Monday, Jan. 12, as pilots perform Field Carrier Landing Practices on the Air Station&#8217;s new runway in preparation for Navy Fighter Attack Squadron 86&#8217;s upcoming Pacific aircraft carrier deployment.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:30:29 EDT</pubDate>
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As 2008 comes to an end, U.S. military deaths have plunged in Iraq, but risen sharply in Afghanistan. The Associated Press tally puts the death toll among U.S. personnel in Iraq at 314. That&#8217;s down from 904 in 2007, a drop of nearly two-thirds. In all, at least 4,221 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq since the war began in 2003.           ]]></description>
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The group Operation Homefront Georgia held a Christmas party Thursday so troops wouldn&#8217;t spend the day alone.           ]]></description>
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Across Iraq, U.S. troops are marking the day with special meals, chapel services and thoughts of home.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:13:34 EDT</pubDate>
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A &#8220;Top Secret&#8221; memo reveals Santa will be making a brief visit to the local base at Travis Field. The airmen of the 165th have been in near constant deployment for the past six years in support of the War on Terror.           ]]></description>
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Effective immediately Newman Pool at Fort Stewart and Tominac Fitness Center Pool at Hunter Army Airfield are closed.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:40:27 EDT</pubDate>
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The death of Pvt. Colman J. Meadows III of Senoia, Ga. was announced today by the Department of Defense.           ]]></description>
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The 3rd Infantry Division Band will salute the Soldiers and Army Families for their service and thank the neighboring communities for their support with a holiday concert, 7 p.m., Dec. 18, at Fort Stewart&#8217;s Main Post Chapel.           ]]></description>
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Inspired by the laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, Wreaths on Warriors Walk is a living memorial to every Third Infantry Division soldier who has fallen in the line of duty since 2003.           ]]></description>
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As Third Infantry Division Soldiers return home after more than a year overseas one organization is offering to help, The National Veterans Foundation.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:03:49 EDT</pubDate>
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SSgt. Karen C. Ezell is on her first tour in Iraq, separated from her 7-year-old daughter Imani. Her family says she serves with honor and does her duty with excellence.            ]]></description>
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LCpl Michael Crotchett&#8217;s wife, Tiffany, says he&#8217;s her hero because he&#8217;s the best father and husband and an amazing person to be around.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Sgt. Matt Boyles is currently on his third deployment to Iraq. A great leader, who balances his duty to his country with being a dedicated and loving husband, he is always willing to go above and beyond when it comes to serving his country and helping his fellow soldiers. His family loves him and misses him very much but are very proud of him and his service to our country.           ]]></description>
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Sunday, December 7th marks the 67th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This anniversary will be remembered by veterans on Tybee Island for more reason than one.&nbsp; It will be remembered as the day ground was broken for a new memorial to honor their service.           ]]></description>
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A U.S. Navy warship will visit Savannah to take part in Pearl Harbor Day activities and enjoy some crew rest and relaxation.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:12:38 EDT</pubDate>
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A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team will be awarded the Purple Heart medal at a ceremony 9 a.m. Friday, December 5th at Marne Garden in Ft. Stewart, Georgia.           ]]></description>
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A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team will be awarded the Purple Heart medal.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:00:55 EDT</pubDate>
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The 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, continues its redeployment from Iraq Thursday with a welcome home ceremony at Cottrell Field in Ft. Stewart.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:57:21 EDT</pubDate>
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U.S. Army Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, based at Fort Benning, Ga., are conducting a military exercise Dec. 1-12 at Hunter Army Airfield.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:28:39 EDT</pubDate>
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U.S. Army Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, based at Fort Benning, Ga., are conducting a military exercise Dec. 1-12 at Hunter Army Airfield.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:02:03 EDT</pubDate>
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This time last year a majority of Third Infantry Division Soldiers were deployed overseas. 
In less than comfortable conditions and battling insurgents on a daily basis&#8230;they are thankful this year to be home with their families.
News Three&#8217;s Military Reporter Alice Massimi spoke with them about the significance of this holiday.           ]]></description>
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The Parris Island rifle ranges will be active on Sunday, November 23, 2008.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:49:58 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>President Opens Military Airspace During Holidays</title>
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Forty-one million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving&#8230; but that&#39;s not as many as traveled last year thanks to a rough economy.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:24:56 EDT</pubDate>
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Golden Corral is continuing an annual tradition. Tonight all 485 stores in 41 states are offering a free meal to veterans, including those of the national guard and reserves.           ]]></description>
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The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield garrison held a change of responsibility ceremony, today at the Marne Garden.           ]]></description>
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Across the country tonight Americans are stopping to honor and thank those who have served. 
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Christmas will be here before we know it - which is why one group is asking for your help now           ]]></description>
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The City of Savannah honored its veterans with the annual Savannah Veterans Day Parade.           ]]></description>
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The U.S. Postal Service has set guidelines for mailing holiday mail and packages overseas.           ]]></description>
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Together with Pitney Bowes, the Red Cross is launching its Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign today.           ]]></description>
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier from Albany, GA who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.           ]]></description>
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Spc. Adam M. Wenger, 27, died Nov. 5 in Tunnis, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a non-combat incident.           ]]></description>
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Many don&#39;t know what to do when Old Glory becomes torn and tattered.&nbsp; One VFW Post held a flag burning ceremony to retire the stars and stripes appropriately.           ]]></description>
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A candle light and memorial service was held for those who serve and sacrifice for our country.&nbsp; News 3&#39;s Randi Hempel talks to one man who served during WWII.           ]]></description>
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&#8211; A Savannah native was one of 12 U.S. military chefs who took silver in the World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany, October 23.           ]]></description>
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In charge of one of the most deployed units in the US Army the Commanding General of Third Infantry Division is a busy man and so is the unit&#39;s Command Sergeant Major. 
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U.S. Army Rangers who fought in Grenada came together today for the twenty fifth anniversary of the battle.           ]]></description>
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When soldiers train for war you usually imagine them going out into the field and firing guns.
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As News Three&#8217;s Alice Massimi explains&#8212;this training involves four diamonds.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:50:42 EDT</pubDate>
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(Pooler, GA) The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is launching a new initiative to encourage local citizens to take advantage of what is right here at home.&nbsp; The Museum has dedicated November as Community Appreciation Month to the Coastal Empire and Low County, and has reduced its regular admission rate of $10 for adults and $6 for kids to only $5 for adults and $3 for kids.           ]]></description>
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They gathered to meet with Susan Turley. She&#39;s a veteran&#39;s affairs chaplain putting together a film documenting the faith journeys of women across the country who&#39;ve lost a child to war.           ]]></description>
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Ingerbeerth baird was convicted of defrauding the Army out of a $100,000 insurance benefit by claiming his wife died.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:48:40 EDT</pubDate>
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A former Fort Stewart soldier is sentenced to nearly six years in prison. He&#39;s accused of defrauding the Army out of $100,000 for filing a false insurance claim.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:36:42 EDT</pubDate>
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It&#39;s been a little over a month since two Fort Stewart Soldiers stationed in Iraq were allegedly killed by a fellow soldier.
Today, for the first time since the horrible incident, the Wife of Sergeant Durbin spoke out. 
News Three&#39;s Alice Massimi was there as she spoke of her hero.           ]]></description>
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Some good news for Third Infantry Division Soldiers out of Fort Stewart.&nbsp; 
Members of the Fourth Brigade who deployed this time last year are coming home early.           ]]></description>
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An Army trainee at Fort Benning will face nonjudicial punishment rather than criminal charges for beating a Jewish soldier so badly he was treated by a hospital.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:59:21 EDT</pubDate>
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Over the next three months, if you buy a plate of fried chicken at a Zaxby&#39;s restaurant and you&#39;ll be helping out wounded troops.           ]]></description>
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The Hunter Army Airfield Ranger community is coming together to help one its own.           ]]></description>
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