Military

Veterans honored with new driver's license design

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 18th, 2013, 3:45pm

Veterans honored with new driver's license design

COLUMBUS, GA - Department of Driver Services (DDS) unveiled a new design for Veterans Driver Licenses and State Identification Cards to support Georgia’s troops.

Additional graphics have been added to evoke patriotism and honor those veteran servicemen and women who carry it.

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Get ready to Take a Warrior Fishing

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 1:46pm

WEST POINT, GA -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting the first Georgia Take a Warrior Fishing event on Saturday, June 8, on West Point Lake.

The Catch A Special Thrill Foundation (CAST) is sponsoring this event and is asking for your support to help fund this event. Local partners for this event include the Highland Marina Resort, Martin Army Community Hospital, LaGrange Academy Service Club, Ft. Benning Wounded Warrior Association, Ft. Benning Bass Club, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and others.

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Holiday greetings from overseas military

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 4:06pm

COLUMBUS, GA - This is the time of year to be thankful for what we have and the men who protect us.

Some servicemen took a moment to say hello to friends and family back here in the states.

Thank you for your service!

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Fort Benning Doughboys take on LaGrange Panthers

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 12:41pm

Fort Benning Doughboys take on LaGrange Panthers

FORT BENNING, GA - Were you at the Doughboys football game against LaGrange this weekend?

Members of the 1962 team were in attendance and it was quite a game!

Check out photos from the day here: Fort Benning against LaGrange slideshow

What was your favorite part of the game?

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Applebee's serving free meals for Veteran's Day

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, 1:31pm

LAGRANGE, GA - For the third consecutive year nationwide, Applebee's expects to serve more than one million free Thank You meals to Veterans and Active Duty Military.

Applebee's is doing even more to thank veterans and troops this year through the recently launched Thank You Movement, an ongoing initiative to collect millions of thanks for U.S. Veterans and Active Duty Military.

Help send your thanks to our troops here: Applebee's Thank You Movement.

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Doughboys start off on right foot with 33-13 win

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 11:29am

Doughboys start off on right foot with 33-13 win

From www.army.mil

By Nathan Deen

FORT BENNING Ga. - Tailgaters flocked to the parking lots, the smoke and roar of simulated tank fire filled the air, and the Silver Wings landed at midfield to kick off the opening ceremony of the resurgence of Soldiers on the gridiron battlefield. Yep, football was played once again Sunday at Doughboy Stadium.

The Fort Benning Doughboys started their five-game season with a 33-13 win over the LaGrange College Panthers junior varsity squad.

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Fort Benning football takes on LaGrange

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, 12:53pm

FORT BENNING, GA - The Fort Benning Doughboys will take on the LaGrange Panters at historic Doughboy Stadium on Sunday October 2. Kickoff is at 2:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

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