Topic: Air force

Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony May 28th

May 24, 2012 |

Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am, May 28th, at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksville.

City and county officials, as well as MCVSO staff will speak, with the keynote address by Colonel William B. Hickman, Deputy Commander of Operations, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam proclaims May 19th Armed Forces Day

May 19, 2012 |

Commemorative Day Has Been Observed Nationwide For 62 Years

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and state Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder today announced May 19th, 2012 is Armed Forces Day.  The single day celebration was created to signify the unification of the Armed Forces under one federal department; the Department of Defense.

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for Americans to come together and thank our troops for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31st, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day to replace separate days to honor the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. «Read the rest of this article»

Salute Our Military: Armed Forces Day Is May 19th, 2012

May 18, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – On August 31st, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense.

Each of the military leagues and orders was asked to drop sponsorship of its specific service day in order to celebrate the newly announced Armed Forces Day. The Army, Navy and Air Force leagues adopted the newly formed day. The Marine Corps League declined to drop support for Marine Corps Day but supports Armed Forces Day, too. «Read the rest of this article»

Austin Peay Lady Govs Basketball begin Four-Game Road Trip at Lipscomb, Monday

November 13, 2011 |

APSU Sports Information: Austin Peay Basketball

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay opens the road portion of its 2011-12 schedule with a 6:30pm, Monday contest against Lipscomb at Allen Arena. The Lady Govs will look to build on their season-opening victory against Southern Illinois, Friday.

Austin Peay has lost its last six non-conference road games, dating back to a November 20th, 2010 victory against Utah Valley on a neutral court. However, the Lady Govs won in their last trip to Lipscomb, a 61-52 decision, November 17th, 2009.

Austin Peay Lady Govs Basketball. (Courtesy: Keith Dorris/Dorris Photography)

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Aviation and ground forces unite to improve tactics

November 10, 2011 |

Written by Sgt. Tracy Weeden
101st Combat Aviation Brigade

MacDill Air Force Base, FL – The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, conducted a multi-echelon training exercise called Jaded Thunder at MacDill Air Force Base and Avon Park outside of Tampa, FL, October 20th-30th, along with elements of the Air Force, ground forces and artillery.

The simulated battlefield was set up to resemble real-life scenarios in combat, to include a fully functioning forward arming and refueling point, mock villages and a forward operating base.

Lt. Col. William A. Ryan, 1st Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade commander shakes the hand of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adam Marik, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., 101st CAB Apache pilot before Marik's night operation during Jaded Thunder training exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, FL, Oct. 24th, 2011. The purpose of Jaded Thunder was to train on aviation tactics, techniques and procedures in a joint forces environment to prepare for the upcoming deployment. (Photo by Sgt. Tracy Weeden)

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McLaughlin named Compact Commissioner for Tennessee with the Military Interstate Children’s Compact

November 1, 2011 |

Deanna McLaughlin

Clarksville, TN – Governor Bill Haslam has appointed Deanna McLaughlin as a Compact Commissioner for Tennessee with the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (MIC3).

Each Commissioner serves as a representative on behalf of his or her or his state with the compact. “I want to thank these men and women for their commitment to serving our state,” Haslam said. “They will represent the people of Tennessee well.”

Clarksville City Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin accepts his charge willing, “I am truly honored that Governor Haslam chose me for this position,” said McLaughlin. «Read the rest of this article»

Austin Peay Governors vs. Tennessee State

September 28, 2011 |

October 1st, 2011 • 6:00pm CDT
Clarksville, TN • Governors Stadium (10,000)

Clarksville, TN – A victory against Tennessee State, Saturday, would allow the Govs start 2-0 in the OVC for the first time since 1977.

The Govs-TSU match up will serve as each program’s first of the 2011 Sergeant York Trophy Series. In fact, Tennessee Tech is playing at UT Martin also in a Sgt. York Trophy game on Saturday.

After owning a school-record 26 seniors in 2009, the Govs had half that many (13) in 2010. This season the Govs have even fewer, eight.

Ryan White ran for 132 yards on 27 carries to help the Governors defeat Eastern Kentucky, 23-17 last Saturday.

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First Responders: Newly assigned medics sharpen skills for attack

June 10, 2011 |

Written by Spc. Michael Vanpool
101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan – A new group of Air Force medics recently attached to the 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, got their first taste of battlefield training with the unit during a mass casualty exercise.

“This is what I signed up for,” said Airman 1st Class Julynn Guiwan said. “To save lives, do my job and bring people back home to families.”

Guiwan is one of a new group of Air Force medics recently attached to the battalion. The exercise is designed to get them ready to prepare and train for attacks on Bagram Air Field during their six-month deployment.

Spc. Michael Grimes and Pfc. Garry Lim, medics with the 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, care for a staged injured Soldier during a mass casualty exercise, June 8th, as Col. (Dr.) Peter Napolitano, the brigade surgeon looks on. (Photo by Spc. Michael Vanpool)

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Fronkensteen Experimental Theatre Group Presents Heart of Glass

May 31, 2011 |

A New Play by Robert Tonner

Clarksville, TN - Fronkensteen continues it’s first season next week staging Heart of Glass by local playwright Robert Tonner.

Heart of Glass is the story of Tabitha, a successful officer in the Air Force, who tries to take back control over her life and kick out the piece of trash boyfriend that’s been leeching off of her while she’s been deployed. Robert Tonner, a former mission planner with the air force, says of his own play, “Everyone has been through, or knows someone who has been through, a really bad breakup. «Read the rest of this article»

Bagram supports warfighter change out, moves nearly 60,000 passengers

May 27, 2011 |

Written by Master Sgt. Michael Voss
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan – Airmen deployed to the passenger terminal here can generally tell from day one they are in for a busy rotation. Often, they simply can’t believe, and are overwhelmed by, the number of passengers passing through the terminal doors.

In April, the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron broke their own record for the most passengers moved in one month, transporting 59,327 individuals through the terminal. This exceeded their January record by more than 9,000 people, and the staff attributes the increase to the ongoing changeover between the 101st Airborne Division and the 1st Cavalry Division.

Hopeful passengers wait for processing at the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron's passenger terminal, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Recently, the squadron broke their-own record of 50,748 passengers moved in one day set January 2011. Last month, due mainly to the rotation of the Army's 101st Airborne Division with 1st Cavalry from Fort Hood, TX, Bagram 2T2X1s moved 59,327 passengers in and out of the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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