Fort Monroe News

The first railroad line to serve Sussex County bypassed Georgetown as the tracks ranged down the western edge of the county.

The well-shined boots, the perfect marches, the fittest figure. Staff Sgt. Michael F. Johnston is the U.S. Army's new standard bearer.

Chris Palestrant, the piano player for the Uphill blues band, smiles while he and his band mates perform at Elizabeth City's July 4 celebration at Waterfront Park, Saturday afternoon.

Human Resources Command is preparing for its move to consolidate its separate components at Fort Knox, Ky., in the summer of 2010.

Staff Sgt. Michael Johnston and Staff Sgt. Joshua Marshall's victory drew the week-long Drill Sergeant of the Year competition to a close on Friday at Fort Monroe's Continental Park.

Portsmouth Naval Medical Center has earned a gold seal of approval from the Joint Commission, a national body that accredits health care organizations, the Navy announced.

Councilwoman Angela Leary said last week she was feeling fine after being hospitalized for high blood pressure at the end of a contentious City Council meeting on June 10.

After a week-long competition, the Army Training and doctrine Command named its 2009 Drill Sergeants of the Year.

Their day began before sunrise with a brisk, four-hour hike through the woods around Fort Eustis.

Tom Wallis looks over his shoulder. It's almost an involuntary reflex. Only it's a tic in his mind, not his muscles.

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WASHINGTON a 'Fort Hood and III Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch has been nominated for assignment as assistant chief of staff for installation management/ commanding general, Installation Management Command, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C., the military said.

By Amanda Kim Stairrett Killeen Daily Herald Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch will leave Fort Hood this fall to lead Installation Management Command, or IMCOM, and serve as assistant chief of staff for installation management.

In 2005, the federal government authorized sweeping shifts and closings of military bases around the country.

Photo credit Lt. Col. Willie Harris Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine shares a laugh with Army children at the ceremonial signing of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children at the Virginia State Capitol building, June 16.

Seven of the Army's best training NCOs across the nation will be traveling to Fort Monroe next weekend to compete for the title of 2009 U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year.

Citing the organization's long history of selfless service and sacrifice, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III commemorated the Army's 234th birthday Friday at a Pentagon ceremony.

An Army general in line to be the top commander at Fort Knox says the base's transition is "on track" for completion.

The Army's 234th birthday is being celebrated Thursday with a free concert at Fort Monroe.

President Obama nominated U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert W. Cone, a city native and West Point graduate, to the rank of three-star general, the Army announced yesterday.