Friday, March 22 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-03-22 21:43:06 GMT
Just as colleges invite high school football recruits to visit their campuses, the military has a similar program.More >>
Just as colleges invite high school football recruits to visit their campuses, the military has a similar program. It's called The Army Strong Experience, a chance for young people to find out what the military is all about. More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-03-14 19:31:31 GMT
It's well documented that the Army trains new recruits when they enter the service, but it may surprise you that soldiers are also given training as they plan to leave the military.More >>
It's well documented that the Army trains new recruits when they enter the service, but it may surprise you that soldiers are also given training as they plan to leave the military.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 11:09 AM EST2013-01-31 16:09:20 GMT
If you see a smile on the faces of Fort Benning family members, there's a reason why: their loved ones are getting ready to come home from the Middle East.More >>
If you see a smile on the faces of Fort Benning family members, there's a reason why: their loved ones are getting ready to come home from the Middle East.More >>
Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:43 PM EST2013-01-16 23:43:55 GMT
A number of soldiers at Ft. Benning, GA planned a ski trip this weekend in east Tennessee. Too bad it's not going to happen. "Unfortunately the weather hasn't really cooperated with us", says BrittanyMore >>
The troops have gone whitewater rafting, ridden a zip line, even taken in a baseball game in Atlanta.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:07:04 GMT
As people in Oklahoma prepare to put the pieces back together after an EF-5 tornado swept through their community destroying everything in its path, the very people praised for alerting the public aboutMore >>
Due to sequestration, 12,000 employees with the National Weather Service are facing four furlough days.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:15 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:15:01 GMT
Children's Tree House Child Advocacy Center in Columbus hosted the grand opening of its new SANE room for child victims of abuse and neglect.More >>
Children's Tree House Child Advocacy Center in Columbus hosted the grand opening of its new SANE room for child victims of abuse and neglect.More >>
FORT BENNING, GA (WTVM) -
Veteran's Day means different things to different people.
For retired Col. Ralph Puckett, it's an opportunity to tell the military story. Not his story, although Puckett's heroic actions as a U.S. Army Ranger in Korea and Vietnam are legend.
He instead holds the words of General Dwight Eisenhower close to his heart.
"He said humility must always be the portion of any individual whose acclaim was earned by the blood of his soldiers. They're the ones who carried me on their shoulders. I would be nothing without them."
For Toni Gross and her daughter Natalie, this is their second Veteran's Day without their loved one.
Gross' only son Frank was killed in Afghanistan in July of last year. Mother and daughter were here for Monday's paver dedication along the Heritage Walk at thight e National Infantry Museum.
‘It's hard to come here", said Gross. "There are a lot of wonderful memories that are evoked here at the National Infantry Museum. My son's still alive when I come here, in my heart and in my spirit."
Gross now volunteers with the USO at the Tampa International Airport. She's found it's a way to honor her son's memory.
Active duty soldiers were also giving back, as Ft. Benning troops paid their respects to World War Two veterans. The men and their families had come to the museum by bus from Dothan, Ala.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:22:46 GMT
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:05 GMT
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:33:05 GMT
Alabama Health Officials are waiting on test results from the Centers for Disease Control from seven patients sickened with a mysterious respiratory illness and admitted to Southeast Alabama Medical CenterMore >>
Alabama Health Officials are waiting on test results from the Centers for Disease Control from seven patients sickened with a mysterious respiratory illness and admitted to Southeast Alabama Medical CenterMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:07:03 GMT
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do. News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do.
News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:56 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:56:06 GMT
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. More >>
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. There have been mixed reviews on the decision, and News Leader 9 has been investigating the circumstances behind Watkins' departure from Randolph County in January.More >>
Friday, April 17 2009 6:23 PM EDT2009-04-17 23:23:41 GMT
Many of you have heard Heidi's story before... Her haunting experiences as a child in the family's Ellerslie home has been one of the Valley's local legends for the past twenty years. Because of her infamous story and the notoriety that came with it, growing up for this girl was anything but ordinary.More >>
Saturday, April 27 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-04-27 21:08:46 GMT
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. Public Relation's director John Lester told News Leader 9, Giselle Ortiz, 19, was found dead inside her dorm room.More >>
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. More >>
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