A Soldier and a Department of the Army civilian serving at the Fort Campbell Warrior Transition Battalion were named among the best in Army’s 2019 Warrior Care and Transition Command Cadre of Excellence awards.
CLARKSVILLE — It was an evening of excitement and camaraderie as Fort Campbell took on Montgomery County for the third annual Mayor vs. General Broomball Game, Jan. 15, in which the Screaming Eagles won 1-0.
During the past 12 months, Wings of Destiny Soldiers completed another deployment and quickly soared into realistic training and readiness exercises in preparation for future operations.
In 2019, Soldiers of 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade, 101st Abn. Div. (Air Assault), exemplified their motto “Excellence to the Line,” sustaining the fight through tough and realistic training opportunities, providing support assistance relief and conducting sustainment operation…
The Rakkasans started 2019 off strong, dominating Geronimo at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Each member of the Strike, 2nd Brigade Combat Team community participated in events both physically and mentally throughout 2019, dedicated to maintaining themselves both in readiness and lethality.
Twenty-nineteen proved to be a memorable year for the 1st Brigade Combat Team.
The historic and accomplished 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) began 2019 by welcoming its 47th commanding general, as Maj. Gen. Andrew P. Poppas relinquished command, Feb. 14, to Maj. Gen. Brian E. Winski during a change of command ceremony.
BASTOGNE, Belgium – Nearly a million people converged on the city of Bastogne Dec. 14 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge victory – fought and won during World War II.
The 101st Airborne Division Band recently went on a community tour, performing in pop-up concerts around Fort Campbell and at the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home in Clarksville to spread holiday cheer.
The Fort Campbell Career Center and Campus is a one-stop resource hub that offers assistance to spouses in finding employment and educational opportunities.
Sergeant Audie Murphy is the most decorated Soldier in Army history, who fought in World War II with the 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division and fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany.
Leader Rakkasans recently were notified their mission for a planned air assault to begin their field training exercise had changed.
More than 1,000 Soldiers on Fort Campbell began preparation for the expert infantryman badge test, Nov. 29, in hopes of earning the expert distinction.
Master Sergeant Curtis Colbert, religious support specialist, recently received the Order of St. Martin of Tours Medal for his devotion to service through ministry to Soldiers and their Families for more than two decades.
James Wing is a proud Rakkasan veteran who experienced many highs and lows in his military career. After leaving the Army, Wing eventually found a great career as an over the road truck driver for Walmart Distribution Center in Hopkinsville and will soon achieve another dream by serving as a…
More than 100 Screaming Eagles began preparation Nov. 18 to test their skills in the medical field and earn an Expert Field Medical Badge.
With the drawn-out call of a conch shell, drumbeats began and dancers from the Aztec Tribal Dance Group came on to the stage, Nov. 20, at Wilson Theater.
Bastogne Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team bade farewell to Col. Derek Thomson and welcomed Col. Robert Born Nov. 22 during a change of command ceremony.
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) recently announced the inception of the 2020 Paralegal of the Year competition.
The Nov. 21 exercise, Operation Gladiator Descent, revived a tactic the Army used early in the Iraq War.
The large granite monument has been moved, sidewalks are in and the final touches are being made as work on the new Task Force 3-502nd Memorial Park nears completion, a month ahead of the 34th anniversary of a crash that remains the one of the worst peacetime air tragedies in United States m…
The 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), recently assessed the battalion’s combat readiness and Soldiers’ ability to operate for 72-to-96 hours under extreme conditions.
Fort Campbell’s military working dogs don’t go home with their handlers at night, but they get to go lots of other places – from patrolling post in police cars, to flying in helicopters and exploring different countries while keeping their Soldiers safe.
Soldiers assigned to 716th Military Police Battalion were hard at work setting up perimeters, pulling security and conducting training drills, Nov. 6, during their field exercise at Range 65.
Jerry Rosburg commanded many men during his years as a college and National Football League coach.
It was a dark and spooky night when Sustainers and their Families came out of the shadows to gather and celebrate Halloween at the brigade quad during the Lifeliners’ trunk-or-treat event.
Earning one’s spurs gives a great sense of pride and is a vital part of the Cavalry culture.
The “Grim Reaper” visited Fort Campbell High School during lunchtime Oct. 31 to mark Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign to prevent violence and the abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
The success of any team depends upon its ability to function as a unit. This is why Soldiers continuously train to hone warrior tasks and battle drills.
Sixty Red Currahee Soldiers began a recent weekend by running up Currahee Mountain, known for its distance, 3 miles up and 3 miles down.
He doesn’t draw attention to the small badge on his uniform, even though he is the only Soldier on post authorized to wear it.
OAK GROVE, Ky. — On an evening filled with heroes at Valor Hall, Spc. William Lawrence was honored at the Fort Campbell Chapter Association of the United States Army Guardian’s Gala.
The Austin Peay State University Governors softball team worked out with members of 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), but the hardest part of their day was learning about Green Berets they will represent in their upcoming season.
Some of the nation’s best athletes are not usually found on ESPN.
More than 300 Soldiers assigned to the 531st Hospital Center, whose motto is “To Preserve Life,” received notice Oct 18 to deploy to support the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, in less than a week’s time.
First Sergeant John Guerrero, 526th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), recently spent time reflecting on his Hispanic heritage and how it has shaped his Family and his service to the nation.
On his way from Hopkinsville to physical training at Fort Campbell one early July morning, Sgt. Maxim Perry, A Co., 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), noticed flashing lights up the road.
WASHINGTON – Eleven top-performing Soldiers from around the Army came together Oct. 15 to receive the Army’s first-ever Expert Soldier Badges.
Constantly sharpening and testing warfighter skills keeps the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) ready to fight adversaries anywhere and win.
etermined to always be there for the troops.
Soldiers from 716th Military Police Battalion Soldiers recently lead a guided tour for MP veterans of the Pleiku Military Police Association.
The mission to subtly deliver crucial supplies to Soldiers operating in enemy territory just got a bit easier for U.S. Army logistics operators at Fort Campbell.
Six hours of game time in the hot sun may have played a key role in the flag football champ’s crushing 29-point-victory during the Legion’s 58th anniversary celebration.
Major General Tommy H. Baker, deputy adjutant general of the Tennessee National Guard, recently visited wounded, ill and injured Tennessee National Guard Soldiers at the Fort Campbell Warrior Transition Battalion.
Building and supporting meaningful relationships with the local veteran community is an integral part of community outreach for Bastogne Brigade Soldiers.
With one of the largest concentrations of assault aircraft in the Army, Fort Campbell’s role in aviation safety is vital to reduce military aviation mishaps.
