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Monday, January 21, 2013  At least 30 percent of military commanders fired over the past eight years lost their jobs because of sexually related offenses.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  29 Soldiers  returned to their families Tuesday after a year long deployment to Kuwait and Afghanistan, with 125 more on the way.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The VA Medical Center transformed its auditorium into a holiday shop, jam-packed with clothing, toys, and gift ideas for veterans and their families.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A funeral service is scheduled Monday for one of three U.S. Army Reservists from upstate New York killed in a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Military officials say three U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from upstate New York have been killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Friday, October 26, 2012  This year's parade will have about 90 participating groups.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The Department of Defense announced the death of a local soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Military officials say two soldiers serving with the New York-based 10th Mountain Division have been killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Funeral services were held today for a U.S. Marine from Central New York who died from injuries suffered when his patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan in January.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Story updated: Seven people injured, 2 Navy pilots eject from jet and send fighter careening into apartments, destroying buildings.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  21-year-old Koran Contreras and 20-year-old Douglas Jeffries were both killed in Afghanistan when their unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device.