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Community Response
to COVID-19

U.S. Army and Fort Drum News

Find stories by U.S. Army Public Affairs Office personnel.

 

Community gardening events
at Fort Drum will begin with
3^rd annual Beautify LeRay Day

Survey: Fort Drum housing ranks among best in the Army

Fort Drum officials release
2020 Economic Impact Statement

Cultural Resources Program supports local school students
with virtual history tour

10^th Mountain Division Soldiers
have new, healthy snack options

Fort Drum job openings
present opportunities to join  motivated team of professionals

10th Mountain Division Soldier's daughters recognized with
National Youth Hero awards

Security personnel provide first line of defense against COVID-19

ASAP staff supports Alcohol Awareness Month
with virtual, in-person training, activities

Fort Drum FAP plans full slate
of activities in April for
Child Abuse Prevention Month  

Fire and Emergency Services earns international accreditation status

Workforce supports military
stand-down on extremism
with training events at Fort Drum

New engine enhances Fort Drum firefighting capabilities

Mountain musician receives distinguished award

10^th Mountain Division Soldier writes about early equal rights pioneer to win BOSS essay contest

Fort Drum Soldiers celebrate International Women’s Day
with chilly 5K run

Fort Drum garrison employees graduate from LEADER program during pandemic year

Fort Drum Soldiers encouraged
to support annual AER campaign

Fort Drum preventive medicine chief discusses COVID, vaccination process with Exchange staff

Officials say 'Keep the Army ready: Report crime, suspicious activity’

10th Mountain Division Soldiers experience specialized training
in extreme environment

Officials warn against increasing cases of ransomware attacks

10^th Mountain Division Soldiers battle elements, test skills in annual D Series Winter Challenge

Troopers Assisting Troops thanked for supporting Fort Drum veterans, military families in North Country

As long as weather stays cold,
Fort Drum ice rink proves to be
hot spot for winter recreation

DoD officials update masking mandate on military posts in fight against COVID-19

10^th Mountain Division Band
member honored for actions
during fire to assist fellow Soldier

Soldiers put fitness to the test
as competition returns to post

Fort Drum earns two AMC awards for achieving excellence in safety

State and Community News

Find stories from New York state and other organizations.

 

NYS Division of Veterans’ Services officials announce
free virtual programs for children in military families

Command Safety issues Summer Risk Management Guide
with tips to avoid accidents while having fun in the sun

DEC officials issue guidance to reduce conflicts with bears

Officials announce residential brush burning prohibited March 16 through May 14 in New York state

Army CID officials warn
of rise in QR code scams

State officials warn aquarium owners about invasive zebra mussels found in ‘moss balls’

BBB: Adults 18-24 report highest scam risk in 2020

Officials say Summer Youth Employment Program
now accepting applications for 2021

Master Gardener training available at no charge
for transitioning service members, veterans

State officials say new laws offer protections against recurring services and inactivity fees

AAFES energizes fitness resolutions for Soldiers,
families with weekly BE FIT Live workouts

Officials update information on collection
of deferred 2020 Social Security tax

Governor Cuomo announces new guidelines allowing travelers to ‘test out’ of mandatory 10-day quarantine

Jefferson Community College staff unveils
three new scholarships for new students

Officials alert consumers to scammers who send text messages to impersonate state, federal agencies

New York State Division of Consumer Protection
provides tips for buying gift cards, certificates

Governor launches free online platform for New Yorkers to learn new job skills, earn certificates, advance careers

New York state officials say beware of bogus collection companies that offer to settle tax debt

You Made the Grade program rewards
students’ excellence in the classroom

Better Business Bureau offers suggestions
to help consumers avoid delivery scams

New York State Parks Explorer App connects visitors with the outdoors

North Country Family Health Center’s WIC Program implements state’s acceptable foods list

Fort Drum Exchange staff helps to keep community safe with distance shopping

North Country Family Health Center temporarily
closes LeRay Dental and WIC offices in Evans Mills

New York attorney general warns North Country residents about coronavirus scams targeting Fort Drum

Lewis County Public Transportation bus makes stops at Fort Drum on 
JCC Connector Route

‘Exchange Inc.’ vehicle scams leave service members feeling overheated

Better Business Bureau follow-up study shows how romance scams often lead to further fraud for victims

Command Safety Office issues guidance on Fort Drum and North Country driving hazards