Topic: Fort Campbell

Paralyzed Army wife visits Sustainment Brigade to address teen safety

November 2, 2009 |

Fort Campbell – Kelly Narowski, the Army wife who turned a tragic automobile accident that left her paralyzed into a personal crusade for driver safety, will return to Fort Campbell Thursday through Saturday.

Narowski will speak to the Soldiers of the 106th Transportation Battalion and 129th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Thursday and Friday. She will also conduct a special high-risk behavior presentation to the teen-agers of the Soldiers assigned to the “Lifeliners” Brigade on Saturday.

Kelly Narowski

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Court of Appeals to visit Fort Campbell

October 31, 2009 |

Fort Campbell – The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces will convene Nov. 4 at Fort Campbell to hear appellate arguments in the case of United States v. Cowgill at 3 p.m. in the 101st Division Headquarters Building. The hearing is open to the public.

The case involves an Air Force staff sergeant who is appealing his conviction for using marijuana and cocaine and possessing marijuana. At the conclusion of his court-martial, Staff Sgt. James Cowgill was sentenced to two months confinement, a reduction in pay grade to E-1 and a bad conduct discharge.

The issue before the court is whether the military judge improperly denied Cowgill’s motion to suppress all evidence seized from his house. «Read the rest of this article»

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101st Airborne Soldiers to combined arms live-fire exercise

October 31, 2009 |

The Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division are set to conduct a 10-day combined arms live fire exercise Nov. 1-10.

The objective of the training is to exercise company commanders’ abilities to plan, integrate and control critical enablers into their mounted and dismounted maneuver operations.

The purpose of this type of training is to stress company commanders demonstrating proficiency in direct and indirect fire planning, rehearsals, back briefs, and execution of combined arms operations. Company commanders will become confident in troop leading procedures, mounted and dismounted maneuver, as well as, planning and integration of combat enablers such as combat observation lasing teams.

The Soldiers are conducting the training in order to provide them with pertinent realistic training to prepare them for possible contingency operations.

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230 soldiers from the 159th CAB return to Fort Campbell today

October 27, 2009 |

Approximately 230 Fort Campbell Soldiers are scheduled to return from Afghanistan today.

A welcome home ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. honoring members of the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade.

159 CAB has been on a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan. The remainder of the unit is scheduled to return by the end of the year.

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Your Montgomery County Government recently received several awards

October 25, 2009 |

We are pleased to announce that Montgomery County Government recently received several awards!

The first is for our community economic preparedness by the Department of Economic and Community Development, as a certified member of the Three-Star Program. This initiative, a Five-Year Asset-Based Strategic Plan, recognizes the importance of successful community development and its impact on sustaining economic growth. Montgomery County is certified as a Benchmark Level III recipient. This designation brings grant opportunities as well as reductions in the local match for the Fast Track Grants.

Two others awards received recently were from the Greater Nashville Regional Council. The first was an Economic Development Award for the County’s commitment and efforts that helped bring Hemlock Semiconductor, LLC to the County’s mega-site. This project will have significant economic impact and the County worked hard with many entities to make this project come to fruition. Second is a Public Facilities award for the creation of Civic Hall in Veterans’ Plaza. This multipurpose event space was much needed for Montgomery County and serves as a source of revenue for the County. «Read the rest of this article»

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DoD announces 1st BCT deployment

October 20, 2009 |

The Department of Defense announced today the deployment of the 1st Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne”, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), as part of the scheduled spring rotation of major units in Afghanistan.

Approximately 3,700 Soldiers will deploy as part of the United States’ commitment to maintain the level of forces necessary to provide sufficient military capability for the NATO-International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to further improve security and stability operations. «Read the rest of this article»

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3BCT Spur Ride

October 19, 2009 |

Fort Campbell – More than 200 Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, will conduct a Spur Ride Tuesday and Wednesday at Fort Campbell.

A Cavalry tradition, the spur ride will include a variety of events aimed at testing the abilities of cavalry Soldiers to “earn their spurs,” including weapons ranges, ruck marches and an obstacle course. «Read the rest of this article»

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Retiree Appreciation Day Planned

October 19, 2009 |

Fort Campbell – The Fort Campbell Retirement Services Office plans to hold a Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Passenger Processing Center (Building 7162, Campbell Army Airfield). Registration begins at 7 a.m.

This event is designed to provide information and updates regarding Retiree benefits and to thank Retirees for their service to the nation. Representatives from more than 20 organizations that support Retirees will be available for one-on-one assistance. Additionally, all military Retirees attending will receive a special Retiree Commendation Package upon registration. Refreshments will be provided.

Retirees with military identification cards or a post decal may enter post at any gate. Visitors to the installation with neither must obtain a one-day pass at Gate 4. Valid driver license, registration and proof
of insurance is required for all vehicles to receive a pass.

For more information call 270-798-5280/3310.

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60 Soldiers of the 159th CAB returning from Afghanistan on Sunday

October 16, 2009 |

Fort Campbell – Approximately 60 Fort Campbell Soldiers are scheduled to return from Afghanistan this weekend.

A welcome home ceremony is scheduled for 2:15 a.m. Sunday honoring members of the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade.

159 CAB has been on a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan. The remainder of the unit is scheduled to return by the end of the year.

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CNNMoney ranks Clarksville 4th best midsized city to launch business

October 15, 2009 |

Tennessee’s “Top Spot” is living up to its billing when it comes to economic benchmarks. CNNMoney.com recently ranked the City of Clarksville as the fourth best place to launch a business among all midsized cities in America.

The Mayor of Clarksville Tennessee, Johnny Piper

“This is great news for Clarksville. Our city continues to be a state and national leader in many economic respects,” said Mayor Johnny Piper. “More and more people are discovering what we’ve known all along, that our community not only offers a tremendous quality of life, but that our business and economic environment is one of the bright spots in our country’s economic climate.”

Clarksville, the fifth largest city in the state, was the only Tennessee city to appear on CNNMoney.com’s list of 50 best places for businesses. The list measures various small business indicators and is produced by CNN’s Fortune Small Business magazine. «Read the rest of this article»

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