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Wet and stormy arrival for 274 soldiers

Fort Campbell KY, 101st Airborne DivisionFort Campbell, KY – It was a early morning arrival as 274 Wings of Destiny Soldiers with the 101 Combat Aviation Brigade arrived back to Fort Campbell, Kentucky on a rainy morning. The hanger was packed with family and friends as severe storm passed through the area. Several family members braved the rain and wind to welcome home their soldier.

Due to the weather soldiers were allowed to break protocol of dropping their gear and forming up just outside the hanger to march in. As the doors opened a few feet, one by one, they filed into the hanger and into formation. Once inside they marched forward as the Welcome Home Ceremony began.

Waiting inside was Molly Castro who was looking forward to seeing see her husband  CW2 Tomas Castro, an Apache Pilot with C-Company 1-101st Aviation Regiment, Task Force Eagle Assault. Molly stated that  the anticipation makes minutes feel like hours, but all in all it was a great experience. The Castos looked forward to being able to walk in the front door of their home together for the first time in a long time.

CW2 Tomas Castro with his wife Molly Castro

The flights are scheduled over the next  few days. Today more soldiers from the 101 CAB  are schedule to arrive at 9:45am. The next scheduled flight will also be 101 CAB on Sunday Feb 27th at 9:00am and again on March 3rd at 11:10am will be another group with the 101 CAB.

If you wish to attend a Welcome Home Ceremony, check flight schedule online as times are subject to change at any time. When arriving to Fort Campbell, go in via Gate 7. If you don’t have installation stickers on your vehicle, you will be required to get a visitor pass. From here just follow the signs to the ceremony parking. Waiting buses transport the Family members safely to the hanger.

Roland Woodworth
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My name is Roland Woodworth, a professional REALTOR® with the experience & knowledge to assist you with all your real estate needs. My main area of focus is Clarksville TN , Oak Grove KY and the surrounding areas. I have over 12 years experience in the Real Estate industry and I’m a full time Realtor licensed in both Tennessee and Kentucky. I’m also a NAR Certified Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource. I moved to Clarksville while stationed in the US Army at Ft Campbell, KY in 1992. I have been in sales in the area since 1996. I received my Real Estate license in 1999.   I have been involved in many community organizations including the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce where I was a Chamber Ambassador for 5 years. I was the Fair Chairman for the 2002 North Tennessee State Fair in Clarksville, TN, and also president of Fair Inc which is the governing board consisting of members of the Clarksville Jaycees, City of Clarksville and Montgomery County. I’m  also a member of the Clarksville Jaycees Volunteer Col. Corp. a past member of the Clarksville Jaycees and the Downtown Kiwanis Club. I participated in the 2005 and 2009 Clarksville Extreme Makeover Home Edition builds here in Clarksville - Montgomery County.  
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