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Grand Rapids youth group bring gifts to Fort Campbell for deployed 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Night Stalkers
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Public Affairs
Fort Campbell, KY – Soldiers deployed downrange will have a reason to enjoy some holiday cheer from home as a Grand Rapids, Michigan, youth group donated gifts to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) “Night Stalkers,” during a visit to the General Brown Compound December 7th at Fort Campbell, KY.
Members of the Friendship Christian Reform Church capture a memory of their visit in front of an AH-6M Little Bird helicopter during a visit to the General Brown compound December 7th. at Fort Campbell, KY. (160th SOAR (A) courtesy photo)
“Most kids don’t have a chance to meet the Soldiers they are supporting over the holidays,” Everhart said. “Meeting the Soldiers broadens their respect and gives kids that human connection to show the troops as real people.”
He went on to talk about a lack of familiarity with the military among today’s youth.
“This visit lets them see the selflessness of service from our Soldiers,” Everhart said. “It’s one thing to read about it, another to see it in person.”
During the visit, the group toured the aquatics training facility, where pilots and crews learn water egress training, and toured modified Blackhawk, Little Bird, and Chinook helicopters, before moving on to unload 300 gift boxes filled with hand-crafted items, notes and cards from Michigan residents to be sent downrange to deployed Night Stalkers.
Towards the end of their trip, the group visited the unit memorial, which serves as a tribute to the 91 Night Stalkers who have given their lives in support of the nation.
“For every one of our trips out here over the years, the wall has remained the most important part,” Everhart said. “It shows you that the sacrifices that Soldiers make are real and we can do our part by honoring and supporting the troops during the holiday season.”
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