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An annual economic report shows that the Fort Drum military base outside Watertown continues to have a seismic impact in Jefferson, Louis, and St.…
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Fort Drum is northern New York's largest single site employer. 15,110 soldiers and 3,722 civilians work there. Base spending is up and it's had an impact…
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President Donald Trump is committing more troops to Afghanistan, and that could include some soldiers from Fort Drum.Brian Ashley with the Fort Drum…
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Despite continued downsizing at Fort Drum, the base's impact on the local economy actually increased in 2016.The northern New York army base spent nearly…
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The viewers of Channel 7 evening news in Watertown will soon say goodbye to a familiar face on television. For 20 years, WWNY-TV anchor Brian Ashley has…
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North Country lawmakers say they're relieved after hearing the news that Fort Drum will take just 28 troop cuts as a part of the Army’s downsizing.Compare…
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The Defense Department is taking another hard look at the size of the Army, including at Fort Drum. Defense cuts fueled by sequestration requires that the…
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Early on in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address, he took a few moments to thank the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division. The soldiers…
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North Country lawmaker, group, working to save Fort Drum jobsSupporters of Fort Drum are coming out in full force to prevent the North Country installation from losing more soldiers. The fears come from the United…
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The U.S. military is in the process of cutting almost half a trillion dollars from its budget over ten years. The Pentagon says the cuts will lead to a…