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Options available during Tuition Assistance suspension
FORT POLK, La. –– The Secretary of the Army approved a suspension of Tuition Assistance that went into effect March 8. Currently, Soldiers no longer are allowed to submit new requests for TA throu...
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Michael Hess (left), environmental compliance officer for the 5th Aviation Maintenance, Sikorsky, explains his organization's hazardous material storage and maintenance compliancy to Environmental Protection Agency inspectors during an unannounced regional performance assessment inspection.
Fort Polk enviro team impacts installation, impresses EPA
FORT POLK, La. — The Environmental Protection Agency defines hazardous waste as liquid, solid, contained gas or sludge wastes that contain properties that are dangerous or potentially harmful to hu...
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Staff Sgt. Calvin Pendergrass works with roleplayers during the AFRICOM RAF mission rehearsal held at the Joint Readiness Training Center Feb. 25 - March 1.
162nd prepares for AFRICOM mission
FORT POLK, La. –– The Soldiers of the 162nd Infantry Brigade rehearsed their training plan for the execution of Regionally Aligned Forces Training for United States Africa Command with a week-long ...
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Don’t miss BJACH’s women’s health symposium
FORT POLK, La. –– March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the many contributions of women throughout history. It is also a time for women to consider their health, so in honor of Women...
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Lt. Col. Farrell J. Duncombe II (left), commander, 6th Battalion, 353rd Infantry Regiment, accepts the battalion colors from the commander of the 162nd Inf. Bde., Col. Matthew F. McKenna, during a change of command ceremony held March 8 on Tiger Field.
New Sustainer 6 takes reigns at 6-353
FORT POLK, La. –– Soldiers, Families and friends of the 6th Battalion, 353rd Infantry Regiment, 162nd Infantry Brigade, took part in a change of command ceremony held on Tiger Field March 8, during...
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Your questions addressed at next Town Hall
FORT POLK, La. –– Community residents always have questions about infrastructure, upgrades, maintenance and more. What are your questions? Do you know about an issue that affects the community th...
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First unit readies for Afghanistan with new network
FORT POLK, La. –– When they deploy to Afghanistan this summer to assist in the drawdown of U.S. forces, the Soldiers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division will have a new edge. The...
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Leesville to host meeting about Polk’s impact
LEESVILLE, La. –– A public meeting is held Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. on the second floor of the Old Courthouse, located at 201 South Third Street in Leesville, to hear updates and gather information ...
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Pitch in during city’s Spring Trash Bash
LEESVILLE, La. –– It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to spring cleaning and Leesville residents are starting with their own yards and businesses. The Mayor’s Women’s Commission, in conjuncti...
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