Topic: vietnam

Fort Campbell Soldier Welds a stronger bond in Afghanistan

May 2, 2013 |

Written by Sgt. 1st Class John Brown
1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Jalalabad, Afghanistan – When U.S. Army Spc. April Harvey walked into the recruiting office near her hometown of Gallup, NM, after graduating high school, she knew she wanted to take control of her life, and she wanted to do it her way.

As with any soldier that enlists into the Army, Harvey was offered several different jobs, or military occupational specialties. While at the recruiting station, Harvey was offered a series of jobs: 68W (Medic), 42A (Human Resources Specialist), 92Y (Logistics Specialist) and other jobs that just weren’t the kind of thing that fit Harvey’s personality.

U.S. Army Spc. April Harvey, a metal worker with Company B, 426th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), increases security by welding heavy duty hinges onto a series of gates on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class John D. Brown, CT 1-101 Public Affairs)

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Fort Campbell’s 4th Brigade Combat Team cases their colors as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan

April 15, 2013 |

By Bill Larson and Spc. Justin A. Moeller, 4th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs

Fort Campbell, KY – The 4th Brigade Combat Team on Thursday held a color casing ceremony marking the transition of the unit to a wartime footing as they prepare to once again deploy to Afghanistan. In November 2012, the Currahees received the news that they would be deploying to Regional Command East (RC-East) this spring, where they will continue to provide training and mentoring to Afghan security forces.

The Brigade and Regimental colors were cased during the ceremony on Thursday and will remain furled until the unit’s command completes its transition to Afghanistan where the colors will be unfurled to fly in combat.

4th Brigade Combat Team Commander Colonel Valery C. Keaveny, Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Grinston prepare the Brigade Flag for casing in preparation for unit’s upcoming deployment to Afghanistan

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Fort Campbell’s 187th Infantry Regiment “Rakkasans” celebrate 70 years of combat history

March 1, 2013 |

Written by Sgt. Alan Graziano
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Fort Campbell, KY – The “Rakkasans” of the 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) have been trusted to carry out some of the nation’s most difficult missions for many years and through every war since World War II.

The regiment’s 70th anniversary was celebrated with an activation ceremony here February 20th, although the official anniversary was February 25th.

Irving Weinsoff, president of the 187th National Rakkasan Association, speaks about the history and the fallen Rakkasans of the 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during an activation ceremony Feb. 20 at Fort Campbell, KY. (U.S. Army photo taken by Sgt. Alan Graziano, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault))

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Fort Campbell 1st Brigade Combat Team Soldiers see premier of the documentary ‘City with a Heart’

February 24, 2013 |

1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan – In the age of the internet there is nothing special about video teleconferencing, but some are more meaningful than others.

The City of San Mateo, CA, hosted the premier of the documentary “City with a Heart” and their special guests were more than 45 soldiers who participated in live via video teleconference from Afghanistan and Fort Campbell.

Family and friends from the San Mateo community prepare to watch the premier of “City with a Heart,” a documentary about the adoption of Abu Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, during the Vietnam War. Since that time, the ties between the community and Abu Company have continued to grow. (Courtesy Photo by Leann Thornton)

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Target Recalls Children’s Two-Piece Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard which poses a Burn Hazard

January 17, 2013 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards posing a burn hazard to children.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recalled Target children’s two-piece pajama sets

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Fort Campbell Air cavalry soldiers continue tradition in Afghanistan

January 8, 2013 |

Written by U.S. Army Sgt. Duncan Brennan
101st Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan – The 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, has a long and proud history that spans nearly a century. Its long history includes campaigns in World War II, Vietnam and Iraq.

The Soldiers of 2-17 CAV are currently on their next rendezvous with destiny at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan.

An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter with 2nd Squadron 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, takes off for a patrol mission at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, Dec. 19th, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duncan Brennan, 101st CAB public affairs)

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The United States of Welfare

By Mat Lasater | January 5, 2013 |

Recently, I saw a graphic on Facebook depicting certain states in the USA where there were more people on welfare than working in that state. A couple of days later, I read a post that a friend shared on Facebook, again, about welfare.

I was not surprised at the post, rather, reminded that sometimes it takes a couple nudges for us to see what we’re really seeing. The post was from Mike Huckabee, a former preacher and presidential candidate. «Read the rest of this article»

5th Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion “The Legion” Dedicates Building in honor of Mr. Gary Beikirch

November 19, 2012 |

Written by 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs

Fort Campbell, KY – Soldiers, families and friends from 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), also known as The Legion, gathered together on the morning of September 22nd, 2012, to pay tribute to a veteran and former member of the unit.

The tribute was in the form of the newly dedicated battalion operations complex, now named Beikirch Hall, for 2nd Bn., 5th SFG (A), in honor of Mr. Gary Beikirch, a Medal of Honor recipient.

Col. Scott Brower, commander of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), and Lt. Col. John R. Dyke, commander of 2nd Battalion, 5th SFG (A), join Mr. Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor recipient and former member of the 5th SFG, and his wife Loreen, in front of a plaque recognizing the newly dedicated Beikirch Hall, the headquarters for 2nd Bn., 5th SFG (A), Sept. 22, 2012. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army)

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Vietnam veteran continues service in Afghanistan with 101st Combat Aviation Brigade

October 21, 2012 |

Written by Capt. Christina Wright
101st Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

Logar, Province, Afghanistan – Ask Chief Warrant Officer 4 Walter Jones why he serves and he will tell you “It’s all about flying and Soldiers

Jones, born in Mountain Home, ID, is serving in Afghanistan as an aviation maintenance officer with D Company, 5th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade. Jones enlisted in the Army at the age of eighteen and after completing basic training in 1969, went on to Fort Rucker to become a Huey crew chief. Soon after that he found himself assigned to the 162nd Assault Helicopter Company in Can Tu, Vietnam.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Walter Jones is a 61-year-old native of Clarksville, TN, who serves with D Company, 5th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade in eastern Afghanistan. Jones is a Vietnam veteran with over 30 years of service. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Christina Wright, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs)

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Veteran Mike Warner Write In Candidate for Tennessee State House District 67

By Mike Warner | October 16, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – You do have a choice…

Don’t let all this talk about Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts being “unopposed” get you down. There is hope!  Mike Warner does not have the out of area (and out of state)  big money Representative Pitts has according to followthemoney.com.

Mike Warner

Mike Warner does not have the favor of the media granting him publicity when he sneezes. In fact until this is published NO media coverage what so ever has been granted. That means Mike Warner is NOT part of the machine telling you how to vote or how to run your life. Mike Warner has NOT been paid off by industries or political organizations to buy his favor nor will he in the future.

Mike Warner will represent YOU the voters.

Mike Warner is a 20 year resident of Clarksville, TN.
A Vietnam Era and Desert Storm Veteran.  Attended Austin Peay State University.  Mike has 145 Semester Hours to his credit.  He has served this community as a Realtor and small business owner / manager. «Read the rest of this article»

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