Deployment Ceremony At Fort Polk

An Army Band played in the warmth of the sun on Honor Field, but there were some wet eyes in the stands. A massive deployment is pendning later this month. The 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division is deploying to Iraq. News Channel 5's Mike Magnoli has more from Fort Polk.
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“Huey” visits Alexandria

The "huey" helicopter arrived at Fort Polk today and pilots are at the VA Medical Centers to tell the public about it.
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Army Family Covenant Signed

While soldiers are deployed overseas, of course, they think often of their families back home...worrying about things like healthcare, childcare and odd jobs around the house. Now many of our troops don't have to worry about that anymore. The Army Covenant is signed on Fort Polk.
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News Channel 5 Welcomes Home A Local Soldier

News Channel 5 joins a local family for a very special occasion...a loved one's arrival at the airport. 19 year old Kyle Mccain of Woodworth has been in Iraq since January, serving his country in the Army--as an MP. What's the first thing he'll do, now that he's back in the States? What has he missed the most about home? What's it like "over there?"
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Fort Polk Welcomes Retirees

A host of activities are planned as thousands of military retirees from throughout Louisiana and East Texas descend on Fort Polk for the post's 32nd Annual Retiree Day from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, here.
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