Topic: 3rd Battalion 187th Infantry Regiment

Fort Campbell’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team takes Proactive approach as Rakkasans Redeploy

May 10, 2013 |

Written by 1st Lt. Alex Gephart

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – After an active 9-month deployment to eastern Afghanistan, Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the “Iron Rakkasans,” are preparing for the transition to life back on American soil.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), take reintegration surveys on Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, May 6th, 2013. Reintegration training assists Soldiers in the transition back to life in the U.S. and life with their Families. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)

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Fort Campbell 3rd Brigade Combat Team Medic provides “healthy” knowledge to ANSF

April 17, 2013 |

Written by U.S. Army Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division PAO

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – The brightly lit hallways lined with numerous medical supplies look spotless under the florescent lights within Forward Operating Base Salerno’s medical center.

Military medical personnel quickly stride to and from rooms like bees around a honey comb completing their daily duties.

This facility, built to aid and save lives is also training grounds for Afghan National Security Forces aspiring to become medics.

Army Sgt. Luciano Mada, a medic assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), poses for a photo at the medical center at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, April 10, 2013. Mada spent his deployment training Afghan National Security Forces to become medics for their units. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton TF 3/101 Public Affairs)

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Fort Campbell Rakkasans enjoy Easter services

April 2, 2013 |

Written by U.S. Army Capt. Erik Alfsen
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 187th Infantry Regiment Chaplain

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – As the sun rose on a beautiful day in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), came together to celebrate Easter, March 31st.

Eight different Religious Support Teams at locations across Khowst and Paktya provinces led more than 15 services for more than 400 Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and civilians throughout the weekend.

U.S. Army Capt. Erik Alfsen, chaplain, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), delivers the benediction to parishioners praying during Easter Sunday at Chapel Next at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, March, 31st, 2013. (Courtesy photo)

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Fort Campbell Soldier carries pride as third generation Rakkasan

March 20, 2013 |

Written by U.S. Army Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division PAO

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – Most families have running traditions that strengthen their bonds.

For the last three generations, the Fay household shares something very unique.

U.S. Army Spc. Robert Fay Jr., an infantryman assigned to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), is the third Soldier to be part of the Rakkasans in his family; following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps.

U.S. Army Spc. Robert Fay Jr., an infantryman assigned to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), poses for a picture in front of a tactical vehicle at Camp Clark, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2013.(Army by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton, TF 3/101 Public Affairs)

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Fort Campbell 3rd Brigade Combat Team Soldiers complete mission, ready to go home

March 5, 2013 |

Written by U.S. Army Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton
Task Force 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division PAO

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – A steady down pour of rain continues to fall as the combat outpost is busy with the noise of trucks and personnel moving supplies and equipment back and forth. A heavy fog lingers around the area flowing down from the surrounding mountains.

Soldiers pack what they can onto their trucks and into crates, ready to make the journey from Combat Outpost Tera Zeyi to Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan.

Soldiers assigned to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), with the help of local nationals move equipment and supplies to prepare for the closing of Combat Outpost Tera Zeyi, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton, TF 3/101 Public Affairs)

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Why We Serve: Fort Campbell’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team’s Pfc. Spencer Vue

January 26, 2013 |

Written by U.S. Army Spc. Alex Kirk Amen
115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Khowst Province, Afghanistan — Infantryman: one word that commands respect despite rank or creed. In eastern Afghanistan, it’s a life defined by long patrols, sleepless nights and constant maintenance of weapons and equipment.

That’s exactly what U.S. Army Pfc. Spencer Vue was looking for when he joined the Army.

Pfc. Spencer Vue Vue, an infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

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Afghan National Army: Competent, Adequate and in the Lead thanks in part to Fort Campbell’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans”

January 24, 2013 |

Written by U.S. Army Spc. Alex Kirk Amen,
115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – The village of Nakam is small, there is no electricity and the water comes from several small well pumps throughout the town. It is a farming community surrounded by dusty fields, resembling the American dust bowl of the 1930’s.

As U.S. Army Soldiers walk through the streets of this small village in the morning hours of January 10th, 2013, they are quickly surrounded by Afghan children. The children stare up in awe at the large green men and ask for pens and water.

U.S. Army Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), follow Afghan National Army soldiers with 3rd Coy, 3rd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps, into a bazaar in Khowst Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12, 2013. The ANA currently plan and lead all of the missions in Sabari District. (Spc. Alex Kirk Amen/U.S. Army)

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Why We Serve: Fort Campbell’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team’s Spc. Michael T. Burnette

January 19, 2013 |

Written by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – As the sun began to set on the snow-capped mountains of the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, soldiers huddled together to discuss their upcoming mission.

While an infantry platoon leader lays out the mission’s details, a young infantryman begins to check his weapon. Through a gritty smile he says, “This is the best job in the Army.”

Every soldier has their own reason for enlisting into the U.S. Army.

U.S. Army Spc. Michael T. Burnette, a native of San Antonio, Texas, and infantry team leader assigned to 2nd Platoon, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), selflessly serves his country while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Burnette joined the Army in hopes to better himself and future for his wife and now, two month old daughter. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton, TF 3/101 Public Affairs)

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101st Airborne Division Couple takes journey through life side-by-side

January 3, 2013 |

Written by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – Once David and Lizeth Wakasa exchanged their vows they would set into motion an inseparable journey that would lead them to Afghanistan and eventually the Pentagon.

After they married in August 2008, the Wakasas planned their future together in their small New Jersey apartment. Seeking something more out of life, Lizeth propositioned her husband with a life full of endless possibilities, financial security and the chance to be different by joining the U.S. Army.

U.S. Army Sgt. Lizeth Wakasa (right), a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), stands proud before her promotion to sergeant with her husband U.S. Army Spc. David Wakasa (left), also a food service specialist with Headquarters, 3-187, at Combat Outpost Bowri Tana, Dec. 1st, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington, Task Force 3/101 Public Affairs)

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Christmas Spirit Comes to 101st Airborne Division Rakkasans while Deployed in Afghanistan

December 26, 2012 |

Written by U.S. Army Capt. Erik Alfsen
Chaplain, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team

Khowst Province, Afghanistan – It is Christmas Eve on Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan.

Decorations, colorful lights, Christmas trees, and tables full of home style food fill the room. Live music is playing and someone dressed as Santa Clause is handing out presents.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), pose for a photo to show their holiday cheer. (Courtesy photo)

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