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Wednesday | NOLA.com

Army blimp still missing from Fort Polk

The Army blimp that floated away from Fort Polk remained missing Wednesday, a spokesperson for the post in west-central Louisiana said.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Fort-Polk, LA

Mon May 20, 2013

NOLA.com

Army searches for blimp missing from Fort Polk

The Army was searching west-central Louisiana Monday for a small blimp that broke free from Fort Polk Sunday.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Fort-Polk, LA

Sat May 18, 2013

KLAX

Medal recipient's daughter to receive flag Thursday

The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk hosts a Memorial Day ceremony Thursday at 10 a.m. at Warrior Memorial Park.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Life, Veteran Affairs, North Korea, World News, Asia

Wed May 15, 2013

The Bayonet

ASAT: Patriots read village like a book

FORT POLK, La. — What if deployed Soldiers could look at a village and read its atmosphere, its attitudes, identify the key people, and predict behaviors, without stepping one foot into it.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Fort-Polk, LA, Fort Benning

Mon May 13, 2013

KPLC-TV Lake Charles

Carville: Fort Polk - makes sense' for Army

That's according to Democratic strategist James Carville who was in Leesville on Monday, speaking at a luncheon honoring U.S. Sen.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Carville, LA, Fort-Polk, LA, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Democrat

Wed May 08, 2013

KPLC-TV Lake Charles

Carville keynote speaker at Fort Polk Progress luncheon to honor Landrieu

Fort Polk Progress is set to honor U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-New Orleans, for her efforts on behalf of Fort Polk at a special luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 13 at the Landmark Hotel, located at 3080 Colony Blvd.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort-Polk, LA, Carville, LA, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Democrat, New Orleans, LA

Daily Kos

LA-Sen: James Carville To Be The Key Note Speaker At Luncheon For Mary Landrieu

Fort Polk Progress is set to honor U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-New Orleans, for her efforts on behalf of Fort Polk at a special luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 13 at the Landmark Hotel, located at 3080 Colony Blvd.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Democrat, US House of Representatives, William Jefferson, US Military, Bobby Jindal, US Army, Republican, Representative Bill Cassidy, New Orleans, LA

Sun May 05, 2013

North County Public Radio

Fort Drum's frequent deployments expected 'til the end' in Afghanistan

It's a busy time for Fort Drum, near Watertown. Even as the country prepares to leave Afghanistan, the Army post has parts of two brigades deployed.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Drum, US Army, Fort Drum, NY, Watertown, NY

Sat May 04, 2013

KPLC-TV Lake Charles

Fort Polk hosts 'Return to Tiger Land'

Saturday was a day for Vietnam veterans and their families to revisit "Tiger Land," one of the premier training spots for soldiers preparing for combat in the Vietnam War.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Fort-Polk, LA

Tue Apr 30, 2013

KPLC-TV Lake Charles

MayFest set for May 3-4 in Leesville

The event will feature the following activities: The Armadillo Stampede with individual and team 5K races and a 1-mile run/walk; the "A Sculptural State of Mind" exhibit at Gallery One Ellleven with an opening reception on May 3 at 7 p.m. at the gallery; a static display by the U.S. Army and Fort Polk featuring various military weapons; classic car ... (more)

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Related Topix: Leesville, LA, US Military, US Army, Fort-Polk, LA

Sat Apr 27, 2013

The Town Talk

Scout leader named volunteer of year at Fort Polk

Donna L. Roark, former Cubmaster of Pack 72 at Fort Polk, has been selected Volunteer of the Year on the Army base.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Fort-Polk, LA, US Air Force

Thu Apr 25, 2013

KPLC-TV Lake Charles

'Return to Tiger Land' aimed toward vets, highlights training

FORT POLK The 162nd Infantry "Tiger" Brigade hosts "Return to Tiger Land" on North Fort Polk from 9 .am. to 2 p.m. on May 4. The event is geared toward veterans of Vietnam-era Tiger Land training and community leaders so they can see the type of training currently taking place to prepare soldiers, sailors and airmen for global deployment.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Fort-Polk, LA

Watertown Daily Times

Fort Drum's future

The north country has a clear message tonight for Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Thompson and the Department of Defense - we have supported Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division since the decision was made to reactivate the 10th at Fort Drum in 1984.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Drum, US Army, Fort Drum, NY, Department of Defense, US News, Watertown, NY, Opinion

Wed Apr 24, 2013

The Advocate

Fort Polk's future uncertain as Army reviews personnel

Central and southwestern Louisiana community leaders spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol and the Pentagon making the case with the U.S. Army for the sustained viability of Fort Polk and its multibillion-dollar annual impact in the state.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort-Polk, LA, Rodney Alexander, Representative John Fleming, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, David Vitter, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Democrat

The Town Talk

'Dangerous crossroads': Army warns of steeper reductions in troop numbers

Senior Army officials warned Tuesday they may have to cut more than 100,000 additional soldiers over the next decade unless automatic spending reductions forcing the military services to slash their budgets are stopped.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort-Polk, LA