Georgia Army base readies large troop expansion at Fort Benning
Fort Benning in Columbus Georgia readies its largest troop increase since Vietnam with about 6 000 new soldiers and 3 800 light infantry troops of the 5th Brigade 25th Infantry Division plus 1 690 more to train and expand posts. 3 686 spouses and 6 634 children expected as families move nearby.
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Columbus
Fort Benning
Anthony Brock
Georgia
Iraq
Afghanistan
United States
3Rd Infantry Division
25Th Infantry Division
Brock
Ranger Joe’s
Bill Heard III
Bill Heard Chevrolet
Testimony: Miss South Carolina at Windsor church
Miss South Carolina delivered a moving testimonial at Windsor church praising service and sharing personal growth. She performed songs including Amazing Grace and The Lord's Prayer and urged using talents to help others. Contact Ben Baugh at bbaugh aikenstandard.com.
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South Carolina
Windsor Church
Eddins
Ben Baugh
Bbaugh
Aikenstandard.com
Sweetwater Tree Farm Hosts Christmas Open House
The Grand Opening drew diverse groups to a farm featuring regulation horseshoe pits for all ages, a kids play house, a near impossible putting green, hay rides, and Concolor firs drawing broad admiration. Sweetwater Tree Farm in Windsor at 931 State Park Road highlights its National Christmas Tree Association and Earth911 memberships and tree recycling capability. For details, call (803) 641-1018.
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Sweetwater Tree Farm
National Christmas Tree Association
Earth 911
S. Sweet Water Tree Farm
State Park Road
Windsor
Ben Baugh
Bbaugh
Aikenstandard.com
Chrismukkah Cards Blend Christmas Hanukkah Joy This Season
Kansas City based Hallmark reports strong Hanukkah Christmas card sales, with American Greetings offering multiple Hanukkah Christmas lines. Chrismukkah, created by Ron Gompertz, mixes secular holiday imagery while avoiding religious blending. Cards feature dreidels, menorahs, and phrases like Merry Mazeltov or Oy Joy.
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Okrend
Hallmark Cards Inc
Shalanda Stanley
Hallmark
American Greetings Corp
Kathy Krassner
Greetings Inc
Chrismukkah
Ron Gompertz
Fox
O.C
Seth Cohen
Gompertz
Livingston, Mont
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