Topic: Currahee

“Band of Brothers” war dead memorial to be dedicated in November

October 1, 2009 |

A final $48,000 needs to be raised to complete the engraving of the names of the war dead on the back of the stones. Donation information included.

A long-anticipated memorial to fallen American soldiers is fast becoming a reality. The famed 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment of the US Army will hold a formal dedication for its new memorial to soldiers of the regiment killed in action in four wars.

According to LTC David Womack, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion of the Regiment, “The memorial has come to symbolize the strong bonds that unite the Currahees across generations and wars.” He said, “Those bonds – founded in pride, commitment and shared experience – explain the esprit de corps that is legendary in the 506th, and which is demonstrated in the success of this project.”

The dedication ceremony will take place on November 12, 2009 – the day after Veteran’s Day — in the 506th regimental area at Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Campbell is the home of the renowned 101st Airborne Division, parent unit of the 506th for much of its history.

A Panorama of the Memorial

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Currahee civilian and military awards ceremony

June 6, 2009 |

FORT CAMPBELL – The 4th Brigade Combat Team (Currahee), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), will recognize several outstanding individuals for their leadership and service to the unit in an awards ceremony at Wilson Theater Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

This ceremony will recognize select individuals with three specific U.S. Army Forces Command-level awards. These awards include the Maj. Gen. Aubrey “Red” Newman leadership award, Audie Murphy leadership award and the Dr. Mary E. Walker volunteer award.

Newman was the author of the column, “Front and Center,” published in Army Magazine from 1966 to 1988; wrote three books on leadership; and is portrayed in the print “Follow Me,” which depicts him leading his troops onto Leyte beach during World War II. The Newman award recognizes demonstrated excellence in mentoring, developing and counseling subordinates.

The Audie Murphy leadership award, named after America’s most decorated Soldier, is a reward for Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) whose leadership achievements and performance merit special recognition. This award is a means of recognizing those NCOs who have contributed significantly to the development of a professional NCO Corps and a combat ready Army. Award recipients exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of soldiers and concern for families of soldiers.

The Walker award, named after the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor, is a reward for Army spouses whose achievements and performance merit special recognition. This award is a means of recognizing those who have contributed significantly to the quality of life of Soldiers and their families.

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Currahee valorous awards ceremony

May 26, 2009 |

Fort Campbell – The 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Currahee), 101 Airborne Division (Air Assault), will hold a Brigade Military Awards Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. May 28 at the 4 Brigade headquarters on Fort Campbell, Ky.

Five valorous awards — one Silver Star and four Bronze Stars with “V” device — will be presented to Currahee Soldiers who demonstrated exceptional achievement while in combat during their recent deployment to Afghanistan.

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