Fort Campbell, KY – On a stormy day, the clouds parted way and let the sun shine for the return of 287 soldiers with the 1st Brigade Combat Team this morning. It looked as if everyone would need an umbrella to stay dry as heavy rains, thunder and lightning in the area. Just before the plane landed at Campbell Army Airfield, the rains stopped until after the ceremony was completed.
Children were doing the count down for the doors to open on this Easter Sunday as they were so excited to see there loved ones again after a year long deployment to Afghanistan.
Once inside the hanger Brigadier General Jeffrey N. Colt welcomed everyone home in a short speech to the soldiers. Afterwards everyone was allowed 15 minutes of family time before heading back to their unit to turn in their gear.
Stacey Garrett and her son were waiting on the arrival of her husband SGM Patrick Garrett. Stacey had a Easter Party planned for when they arrived home. SGM Garrett is happy to be home and be able to attend their daughters graduation on May 28th, 2011.
The next scheduled flight is set to arrive at Campbell Army Airfield on Monday April 25th, 2011 at 10:00am. If you wish to attend a Welcome Home Ceremony, check the flight schedules online, as times are subject to change at any time. When arriving to Fort Campbell, enter via Gate 7; if you don’t have installation stickers on your vehicle, you will be required to get a visitor pass. From there just follow the signs to the ceremony parking. Waiting buses transport the Family members safely to the hanger.
