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Monday, April 08, 2013  Lt. Col. Joseph Biehler, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has taken command of the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Team.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) need your help in raising $60,000 for four new vans

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A vigil was held Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse to mark the 10th anniversary of Dr. Rafil Dhafir’s arrest. Dhafir was convicted of tax evasion, money laundering and violating US sanctions imposed on Iraq related to charity he set up to help needy children in Iraq.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  A veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will be the next commander of the New York Army National Guard's Syracuse-based 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Fort Drum in northern New York is getting a new commander next week

Monday, November 19, 2012  Coming home from war is tough for any soldier, but women in the military can find blending back into society is not easy at all. A non-profit group is helping female veterans adjust back to civilian life.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  A general who served two tours in Iraq and was garrison commander at the U.S. Army's Fort Drum has been named to command New York's Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The U.S. Army awarded Liverpool soldier Sgt. Michael Ross the third highest honor for valor.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner issued a statement following the final presidential debate.

Monday, May 28, 2012  With many World War Two veterans now gone, American Legion posts are losing members.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  A website helps veterans signup for job fair and resume workshops.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  The Air Force has agreed to release Sgt. Rex into the care of former Cpl. Megan Leavey of Rockland County.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A petition is circulating online, urging the U.S. Air Force to reunite Sergeant Rex, a military working dog, with his former partner, Corporal Megan Leavey, an Iraq War Veteran.

Friday, February 10, 2012  A Pentagon decision that could bring women closer to the front lines has ties to New York State.

Friday, February 03, 2012  More than six years after a controversial case that began with prosecutors talking about money being funneled to terrorists, Manlius doctor Rafil Dhafir has been resentenced, but not the way his supporters wanted.