MILITARY
Relatives: War stories troubled Hasan deeply
WASHINGTON – Nidal Malik Hasan, now a suspect in a murderous shooting spree at a Texas Army base, spent the past decade being trained by the military as a psychiatrist to treat soldiers with mental stress disorders from combat in Iraq or Afghanistan.By Julian E. Barnes and Andrew Zajac, Tribune Washington Bureau , November 07, 2009
Army base shooting reveals Muslim tensions
WASHINGTON – The killings of 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, by an Army psychiatrist who also was a Muslim set off a rancorous debate Friday that once again spotlighted the fear among Muslims in America that they’ll be collectively found guilty for the actions of one man.
By Nancy A. Youssef and Leila Fadel, McClatchy Newspapers , November 07, 2009
Veterans honored during program Tuesday
The annual veterans recognition program will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edgewood Vista, 4420 37th Ave. S., Fargo.By Forum staff reports , November 06, 2009
Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fargo earns honor
The Fargo Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been honored with the Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Service for Homeless Veterans.By Forum staff reports , November 05, 2009
New commander Cox at helm of Minot Air Force Base
MINOT, N.D. – A new commander is on the job at the Minot Air Force Base.By Associated Press , November 05, 2009
Grand Forks base to get new commander
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Col. Donald Shaffer will assume command of the Grand Forks Air Force Base on Nov. 13.By Associated Press , November 03, 2009
Trip stirs hero’s memory 
Singlestad book offers war insight
Don Singlestad fought in many parts of the world during World War II, including the battle for Europe, where he worked secretly with Italian partisans to help free that country from Nazi control.
By Dave Olson , October 30, 2009
Interviews with American soldiers hit home for Queensrÿche singer
With the exception of the group’s 2007 collection of covers, Queensrÿche’s lyrics have come from singer Geoff Tate’s point of view.
By John Lamb , October 30, 2009
3 bodies found in US plane wreckage in Afghanistan
KABUL — NATO-led forces have recovered the remains of three American military contractors from the wreckage of a U.S. Army reconnaissance plane that crashed two weeks ago in the rugged mountains of northeastern Afghanistan, the military said.
By Associated Press , October 27, 2009
8 more US troops die in fighting in Afghanistan; October deadliest month of the war since 2001
KABUL - Eight American troops were killed in two separate insurgent attacks Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, making October the deadliest month of the war for U.S. forces since the 2001 invasion to oust the Taliban.
By Todd Pitman , October 27, 2009
Dismissed West Fargo bugler moves to Warroad
Davis says playing taps at military funerals ‘my passion’A bugler who left West Fargo on a sour note after the local VFW club told her it no longer required her services said she’s excited about the opportunity to play taps in a different city.
By Mike Nowatzki , October 27, 2009
Minnesota veterans homes to get controversial TVs
ST. PAUL — Thirteen flat-screen TVs that Gov. Tim Pawlenty ordered removed from a Minnesota sex offender treatment facility will wind up in veterans homes instead.
By Associated Press , October 24, 2009
Cass County hires new veterans service officer
A 20-year military veteran has been hired to fill Cass County’s veterans service officer vacancy.
By Forum staff reports , October 22, 2009
Jamestown native flying Predator aircraft
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Capt. Timothy Rott has completed some unique training for the U.S. Air Force.
By Keith Norman, Jamestown Sun , October 21, 2009
Fargo American Legion moves forward with plans to sell building
The downtown Fargo American Legion building is for sale, and leaders of Gilbert C. Grafton Post 2 are looking for a smaller facility they can better afford.
By Amy Dalrymple , October 21, 2009
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OUR VOICES Lothspeich and Huber winners in Best Warrior Competition
Several of the North Dakota Army National Guard's top guardsmen competed earlier this month in the Best Warrior C
OUR VOICES Fargo soldier awarded N.D. Meritorious Service Medal
CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. - Maj. James R. Olson, Fargo, received the North Dakota State Meritorious Service Medal at a ceremony Sept. 17.
Olson was honored for his efforts in coordinating and monitoring the work of more th
OUR VOICES Franken seeks soldier mental health aid
U.S. Sen. Al Franken wants federal funds to pay for mental health screenings for military personnel returning from overseas. “Congress needs to take action to address the shortfalls in the military’s system of identifying and caring for post-traumatic stress injuries,” Franken sai
Posted by: Don Davis on Sep 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Military news
Col. Joseph T. Krumm was recently appointed the director of the Marine For Life program based in Quantico, Va. The program centers around providing outreach, networking and transition assistance to the over 27,000 marines and sailors retiring from active duty each year. Krumm is the son of Neil and
Posted by: awieck on Aug 20, 2009 at 9:12 AM | NamedroppersOUR VOICES Military loss loans available
Minnesota businesses financially hurt when an employee is called to military service may obtain interest-free loans. Loans of $5,000 to $20,000 are available to small businesses, the state Department of Employment and Economic Development announced. "Small businesses can face economic hardshi
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 30, 2009 at 7:46 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Free military letters
A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., would provide free mail from military personnel overseas to their family members back home. The House passed the measure 389-22. It still needs Senate approval. “The families of our service members, in a very tangible way, serve alongsi
Posted by: Don Davis on Jun 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Happy Hooligan to run Fargo Marathon from Iraq
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