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Today at 9:28 AM  The commander of New York's largest military complex tells state lawmakers that they shouldn't take the post for granted with Pentagon budget cuts looming.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The chairman of a Senate committee says the sexual battery arrest of the Air Force officer who led the branch's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response unit underscores how far the Defense Department has to go in addressing the plague of sexual crimes in the military.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  President Barack Obama says he expects North Korea to make "more provocative moves" over the next several weeks.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A New York congressman says Remington Arms has been awarded a nearly $80 million contract from the Pentagon to produce sniper rifles at the company's Mohawk Valley plant.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Some family members of Sept. 11 terror victims are angry over new flight-safety rules that will permit small knives on planes.

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

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Soldiers, civilians and community residents will gather at Fort Drum in northern New York to mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Friday, August 24, 2012  The Pentagon has announced that three more Army brigades, including one from Fort Campbell, will deploy to Afghanistan later this winter.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  The U.S. Army's Fort Drum is among six posts that will participate in a six-month test of new rules allowing women to take more jobs closer to front lines.

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

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered flags in his state lowered for a 20-year-old soldier from northern Michigan who was killed in Afghanistan.

Sunday, May 29, 2011  Defense Contractor says no information was taken

Monday, May 09, 2011  Students graduating from the growing ranks of online high schools are running into a hurdle if their goal is to join the military: The Pentagon doesn't want many recruits from alternative or home schools.