Community
Mexico Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibility
Andrew Ayres from Mexico, NY and serving with Joint Forces Headquarters is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
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Community
Oswego Grad Completes Officer School
Michael P. Lacombe has graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Community
Fulton Man Completes Basic Training
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Gerald L. Fluno graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Fulton Daily News
Today, Remember
Ceremonies honoring the sacrifices of our veterans take place today.
In Fulton, the ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at the park across the street from City Hall. There’ll be a luncheon afterwards at the VFW on Cayuga St.
In Oswego, ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. in the community room at City Hall. A procession begins at 10:45 a.m. to Veterans Park in West Linear Park. The ceremony at the park begins at 11:00 a.m. VFW Post 569 hosts a luncheon afterwards.
Community
Oswego Army National Guard Soldier Reenlists
Private 1st Class Christopher Collins from Oswego, NY (postal code 13126) has reenlisted to continue service with the Company E, (Forward Support Company, Infantry) 427th Brigade Support Battalion.
Community
Barclay to Collect Items for Troops
Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,Iâ€â€Pulaski) will collect items for troops for Christmas through Nov. 17. The Pulaski Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary will send collected items to deployed military and their families.
Community
Soldiers Receive New Rank, New Responsibilities
Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership.
Oswego Daily News
Water Treatment: Wounded Soldiers Find Solace in the Salmon River
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing brought 15 wounded soldiers and veterans to the Salmon River for the most exciting water treatment of all: fly fishing — the art of casting colorful, all but weightless flies tied of yarns, feathers and threads to trophy salmon and trout.
Community
Thanks For Project Healing Waters Salmon River September 2009 Event
As the Oswego County and Mid–Atlantic Regional Coordinator for PHWFFI, I am truly humbled by all the assistance that was brought forth to make this event happen, and would like to thank the following people, organizations and businesses that stepped up:
Community
Fulton Army National Guard Soldier Reenlists
Staff Sergeant Kristopher Grow from Fulton, NY has reenlisted to continue service with the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.