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Sunday, April 07, 2013  A memorial service was held Saturday to honor the men of the Confederate Army that died durig the Civil War.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  The Andersonville National Historic Site held their annual Civil War Living History event over the weekend.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  An Albany soldier has taken time from his duties in Kuwait to grant the Christmas wish of a terminally ill child.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Georgia Southwestern State University Psychology Professor Chuck Huffman and his Psychology and Modern Life class showcased their arts and crafts skills for a few hours Tuesday to help troops in Afghanistan celebrate the holidays according to a press release issued by Georgia Southwestern State University.

Monday, October 01, 2012  A flag that once hid underneath Riley Stephen's uniform now flies at half-staff in front of the Gyieric family home after the soldier was killed in the line of duty on Friday.

Monday, October 01, 2012  The bomber struck a group of Afghan police and international troops shortly after they got out of their vehicles to walk through a market area in Khost city.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Ultimately, prosecutors said, the militia's goal was to overthrow the government and assassinate the president.

Friday, June 08, 2012  AP IMPACT: US troops are killing themselves at fastest pace since nation began a decade of war

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; More than 200 motorcycles led Lance Corporal Steven Sutton’s funeral procession from Lee County into Albany.

Monday, May 28, 2012  People across southwest Georgia are celebrating Memorial Day to commemorate those who fought for our country and passed away.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; War hero returns home to American soil.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is expected to be told Friday he faces 17 counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder, along with other charges, in connection with a shooting rampage in two southern Afghanistan villages.

Monday, March 19, 2012  A Seattle defense attorney prepared to meet Monday with Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is facing formal charges in an attack on two slumbering Afghan villages that left 16 people dead, including nine children.

Saturday, March 17, 2012  Soldier's story reveals a life built on family and service, but marred by disappointment