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Vice President Pence visits Fort Drum 7 News Staff © Provided by Watertown WWNY-TV Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen way to 10th Mountain Division soldiers at the end of the vice presidents address on Fort Drum Sunday. Watch the video for our full special report aired Sunday evening of the vice president’s visit. FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWNY) - “We are proud of you all.” That was the message from U.S. Vice President Mike Pence during his visit to Fort Drum Sunday. During the last few days of his term in office, Pence was on the local post to thank soldiers of the ...

Vice President Pence Praises Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division FORT DRUM, NY–President Trump deserves a lot of credit for building up the military over his four years, said Vice President and former Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Speaking at Fort Drum in New York Sunday, Pence said the administration received a “hollowed-out military” because of “devastating budget cuts” under Barack Obama. “Our troops hadn’t seen a significant pay raise in nearly a decade. There were reports that readiness was being impacted with a lack of equipment and supplies,” said Pence. Pence praised t...

Watertown Daily Times Vice President Michael Pence speaks to 10th Mountain Division soldiers at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield at Fort Drum on Sunday afternoon. (Provided photo — Sydney Schaefer, Watertown Daily Times) Second Lady Karen Pence and Vice President Michael Pence visit Fort Drum Sunday afternoon. (Provided photo — Sydney Schaefer, Watertown Daily Times) Soldiers listen to Vice President Michael Pence on Sunday afternoon at Fort Drum. (Provided photo — Sydney Schaefer, Watertown Daily Times) Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, speaks prior to introducin...

Fort Drum administers its first COVID-19 vaccines WWNY Fort Drum administers its first COVID-19 vaccines By Emily Griffin | January 13, 2021 at 2:20 PM EST - Updated January 13 at 9:51 PM WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Fort Drum has secured its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines and is now administering them. This week, healthcare workers, first responders and leaders of the 10th Mountain Division and Garrison Command Team got their first dose. The very first person in line was Mary Paul, a nurse assigned to the Bowe COVID-19 treatment clinic. It was administered by the medics of the 2nd Brigade...

Soldier, 16-year-old charged in death of Fort Drum corporal found shot, buried under snow Minyvonne Burke © Provided by NBC News Jamaal Mellish, 23, and the unidentified teenager face felony murder, kidnapping and second-degree weapons charges, according to the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office. Mellish was also charged with third-degree suppression of evidence. Harris, 20, was found shot to death and buried under snow in a wooded area of Byram Township on Dec. 19. Shortly before his death, Harris had been reported missing. Firefighters discovered the body after they saw deb...