DUBLIN – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center has announced that Freedom’s Path at Dublin has been awarded a 10-year, $625,000-per-year Housing Tax Credit by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for 2020. Two existing buildings on the main campus will be renovated to include 22 studio an…

DUBLIN — A 96-year-old World War II veteran, former local doctor and former mayor of Dublin received the first COVID-19 vaccine on Christmas, two days shy of his 97th birthday at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center.

ALBANY — Federal service to the United States Marine Corps, whether in a civilian capacity or in uniform, is an extraordinary privilege that few have the honor of experiencing. It’s an honor Trent Blalock reflected on during his retirement ceremony after 31 years of service.

DUBLIN — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center will hold a town hall meeting via Facebook Live for veterans, their families and other stakeholders Monday at 6 p.m. The main topics will be an update on goals and objective from the medical center’s strategic plan, the facility’s COVID-19 response …

ALBANY – The United States Marine Corps celebrated the 245th Birthday of the Corps Wednesday at Marine Corps Logistic Base-Albany with the traditional cake-cutting ceremony and a uniform pageant recognizing Marines who fought to preserve our freedom in the past and those that are currently serving.

ATLANTA — Military members — active duty, reserves and retirees — can enjoy a visit to World of Coca-Cola free of charge year-round, but Veterans Day is extra special.

ALBANY — A program that will assist Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany military and civilian personnel with relationship and financial issues will kick off next year.

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY — The office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering has selected Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany to be one of five Tranche 1 sites for the Department of Defense’s 5G to Next G Initiative.

THOMASVILLE – The Georgia National Guard 1230th Transportation Company, also known as the “Road Hawgs,” deployed for a mission on Sunday from its home base in Thomasville. In continuing with its long-standing efforts to support the guard during deployment, the city of Thomasville provided op…

ALBANY — Former Albany-Dougherty County Economic Development Commission President Justin Strickland has been selected by Gov. Brian Kemp to serve on a committee advising him on military affairs.

ALBANY — American Legion Post 512 Commander Etris Smith Jr. and Post 30 Commander Dan Brewer received a proclamation Wednesday from Dougherty County Commission Chairman Chris Cohilas recognizing the day as American Legion Day in the county.

ALBANY — On the eve of one of the most somber days in recent American history, Albany Mayor Bo Dorough signed a proclamation Thursday afternoon designating Sept. 16 as The American Legion Day in the city.

COLUMBUS – A veteran who reaped federal monetary benefits for faking a mental health condition and who falsely claimed to have earned two of the highest honors bestowed for military service was sentenced to the top of his sentencing guideline range and will pay restitution for his crimes, Un…

VALDOSTA – U.S. Senator David Perdue, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, visited Moody Air Force Base this week to receive an update on base operations.

SAVANNAH — Just 75 years ago, in 1945, a series of momentous events were bringing the worst cataclysm in human history — World War II — to an end. The war officially began on Sept. 1, 1939, when Germany brutally invaded Poland. However, their allies, the Japanese and Italians, had already be…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, supported Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE – A new Veterans Administration clinic space will open at Robins Air Force Base near Warner Robins on Tuesday.

Friday is Military Appreciation Day. We in southwest Georgia, and especially Albany, are very fortunate to have a base located in our midst. serves a critical function in the defense of our great nation and is one of the area’s biggest employers.

ALBANY – All it took Tuesday was a quick glance at front row of dignitaries attending the Change of Command and Retirement ceremony at Marine Corp Logistics Base-Albany to know something was out of the ordinary.

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ALBANY – Command is considered one of the greatest roles a military officer can assume. Col. Alphonso Trimble not only transferred his command of Marine Corp Logistics Base-Albany Wednesday, he also retired from the Corps.

ATLANTA – U.S. Senator David Perdue, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced Wednesday that 23 Georgia students nominated by his office, including one Albany State University student, will attend U.S. military service academies this fall.

SAVANNAH — Every June 6 for many years, no matter where I might be, I would make a respectful phone call to my wife’s Uncle Chuck. I simply wanted to let him know that I was thinking about him on the anniversary of the most important day of the twentieth century – D-Day, June 6, 1944. As a y…

MACON – On Memorial Day, Charlie Peeler, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, will observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. and invites all citizens to pause from their activities and join with him to pay tribute to our fallen heroes with a minute of silence.

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS COMMAND-Albany – Workers at Marine Depot Maintenance Command’s production plant in Albany began to return to work Monday as part of a phased, conditions-based plan, intended to bring the depot back to full operational capability, while ensuring the health and safety of…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While social distancing remains a part of daily life throughout the nation, U.S. Army recruiters in Jacksonville are using online applications and virtual interviews to help interested individuals plan for the future and pursue full-time or part-time careers in the military.

SYLVESTER -- The Worth County/Sylvester American Legion Post placed 275 flags throughout the city as a COVID-19 morale booster to show that "AMERI-CAN."

ALBANY -- More than 1,800 members of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard and volunteers from the State Defense Force are currently supporting the COVID-19 response effort. The Georgia National Guard Joint Task Force has deployed more than 30 Infection Control Teams to long-term care …

ALBANY – Anyone with an interest in the history of WWII should consider attending the monthly dinner presentation Thursday evening at American Legion Post 30.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – An Albany Sailor said he is looking forward to supporting the U.S. Navy Rhino Demonstration Team for the 2020 air show season.

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE-Albany – Base officials here are scheduled to host the installation’s annual Black History Month program at the Base Chapel on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

TIFTON — Making an academic decision after time in the armed forces of the United States can be difficult, but with Military Friendly Schools, that transition can often be accomplished without mountains of red tape.

SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelvin Beal, a native of Cordele, joined the Navy after completing ROTC in high school.

ALBANY — The Dougherty County’s new hire has some experience in helping a community recover from storm damage, the role she will taken on here.

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE-ALBANY — When Col. Alphonso Trimble, the commanding officer at MCLB-Albany, opened the special observance for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, he said, “On rare occasions when it comes to history, we have a chance to relive it, feel it, understand it and be part of it.…

ATLANTA — An unveiling ceremony showcasing framed photos and citations honoring the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2019 will be held in the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda at 2 p.m. on Jan. 29.

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE-ALBANY — Marines at MCLB-Albany will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday at the base’s annual MLK Day celebration.

COLUMBUS – A discharged veteran of the military who reaped monetary benefits for faking a mental health condition triggered by a combat experience that did not occur, and who falsely claimed to have earned two of the highest honors bestowed for military service, entered a guilty plea in fede…