101st Airborne Division Celebrates 70 Years of Valor

August 16, 2012 |

Written by Maj. Robin Ochoa
101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Fort Campbell, KY – The Week of the Eagles events have taken a look back on a truly storied past, and the Division can look forward to what undoubtedly is history yet to be made.

It’s truly a privilege to serve in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) with the greatest Air Assault Soldiers in the world. 101st has been left a proud legacy by those who have served before us and we are honored to carry on the heritage. We truly have a history of Valor. «Read the rest of this article»

Nashville Sounds score in the 10th to clinch 3-2 victory over the Tacoma Rainers

August 16, 2012 |

Nashville Sounds Baseball

Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds benefitted from two throwing errors from pitcher Brian Moran in the bottom of the 10th inning to win 3-2 over the Tacoma Rainiers on Thursday night at Greer Stadium.

Schafer began the frame with an opposite-field single and moved to second on a pickoff attempt. Second baseman Eric Farris then hit a sacrifice bunt, which was then under thrown to first that allowed Schafer to score the winning-run.

Nashville Sounds Khris Davis ties the game with a sacrifice fly in the fifth. (Mike Strasinger / Nashville Sounds)

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Austin Peay Dunn Center’s floor project enters final phase

August 16, 2012 |

APSU Sports

Clarksville, TN – The final phase of the Dunn Center floor project has begun in earnest on the campus of Austin Peay State University.

After Friday’s graduation and the removal of the protective flooring, workers began cleaning the surface to allow the floor design to begin. The Sports Floors, Inc., workers began a light sanding early Wednesday morning before placing tape for the respective lines and letter stenciling later in the day.

Austin Peay Dunn Center’s floor project. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)

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USDA Agricultural Weather and Drought Update for August 16th, 2012

August 16, 2012 |

Washington, DC – The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, dated August 14th, indicates that some drought-affected areas of the United States have begun to turn the corner with respect to the historic drought of 2012.

During the seven-day period ending August 14th, conterminous U.S. drought coverage fell to 61.8%, down from a July 24th peak of 63.9%. Continental U.S. coverage of extreme to exceptional drought (D3 to D4), the two worst drought categories, dipped to 23.7%, less than one-half of a percentage point below last week’s peak.

U.S. cattle areas located in drought. Click to enlarge.

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Clarksville Police investigate Fatality Crash on 101st Airborne Division Parkway

August 16, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On August 15th, 2012, around 5:45pm Clarksville Police reports there was a fatality crash on the 101st Division Parkway and Ringgold Road. There were three cars involved in the crash.

A 2011 GMC Arcadia driven by Alonso Tovar, 41, was traveling east on 101st, and attempted to make a left turn onto Ringgold Road, but failed to yield to a westbound 98 Honda Accord driven by Dae Kang, 64. «Read the rest of this article»

101st Airborne Division announces the Toughest Air Assault Soldier Winners

August 16, 2012 |

Fort Campbell, KY – The winners of the Toughest Air Assault Soldier Competition, held here today, are 1st Lt. Jackson Wittkamper and 2nd Lt. Samuel Wilkins, both infantry platoon leaders with 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.

The Toughest Air Assault Soldier Competition is one of many events held during Week of the Eagles. Thirty three teams entered the competition which featured a 12-mile foot march, obstacle course, written test, sling load test, and rappelling. This year’s Week of the Eagles celebrates the 70th anniversary of the 101st Airborne Division.

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Hands on Clarkville’s “911 Serve to Remember: Days of Service” September 1st-11th

August 16, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN– Clarksville is proud to be a part of the Corporation for National and Community Service 2012 September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance.  There is no day in history that has the same power to unite us in service like 9/11.

Be a part of this remarkable initiative to honor 9/11 victims, survivors and those who rose up in service in response the attacks by volunteering in your community. Volunteers and volunteer leaders are needed to help with various local service activities.

Hands on Clarksville’s  “9/11 Serve to Remember: Days of Service” challenges citizens of all ages and walks of life to join us from September 1st-11th, 2012 as our community once again honors the memory and expresses our appreciation to those who serve, with our service. «Read the rest of this article»

Week of the Eagles Basketball Tournament sees 5th Special Forces Group edge out Strike for Gold

August 16, 2012 |

Written by Spc. Paul Russ
2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO

Fort Campbell, KY – Basketball is just one of the 14-events that took place during the Week of the Eagles, 2012. The Strike team, made up of Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), has provided much excitement during the basketball tournament.

This inter-division 3-day competition, held at Fort Campbell’s Lozada gym began August 13th. The Strike team gave fans that came out to support more than their money’s worth.

The first game for the Strike Team seemed like an easy one. It started with tough defense, which was the focal point for the team during the competition.

Soldiers from 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), shake hands prior to the tip off on August 13. The basketball game was held at Lozada Gym as part of Week of the Eagles. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Paul Russ, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st ABN. DIV.)

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Strike’s Team “Lat Attack” plays hard during 2012 Week of the Eagles Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

August 16, 2012 |

Written by Specialist Bart Wigal
2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO

Fort Campbell, KY – This year, for the first time in the Screaming Eagle’s history, the game of Ultimate Frisbee is a part of the Week of the Eagles competition.  The Week of the Eagles is celebrated each year to honor the activation of the 101st Airborne Division in 1942.  This year is the division’s 70th anniversary.

Many ask, what is Ultimate Frisbee and the answer is quite long. The game of Ultimate Frisbee is like soccer mixed with football, mixed with hockey. It’s played with a seven-person team, on a 100-yard field with two 10-yard end zones. There is a “throw-off” down the field, after which the offense begins passing the disk.

A soldier from team “Lat Attack” 2nd Brigade Combat Team 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) gets some air going for the Frisbee, Tuesday August 14, during the 2012 “Week of the Eagles.” This is the first time Ultimate Frisbee has been played. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bart Wigal, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st ABN. Div.)

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Clarksville Police charge Man with Criminal Attempted Homicide after Horseplay Turns Deadly

August 16, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On August 15, 2012, around 8:30pm, Clarksville Police responded to the Kangaroo Express, 3300 Pembroke Road,  after a man was stabbed with a knife described as a “Bowie Knife”. The stabbing occurred inside of a residence at 3414 Pembroke Road.

According to witnesses, friends were gathered at the residence for a dinner together. During the course of the evening, Jonathan Troy Hargadine, 49, and Jason Bennett, 20, engaged in a friendly wrestling match in which Hargadine was deemed the “loser”.

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