Topic: Veterans of Foreign Wars

Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade joins with APSU Homecoming Parade for one spectacular event

November 12, 2019 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 2019 Veterans Day Parade was even bigger than usual as it was merged with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) annual Homecoming Parade, an occurrence that happens once every five years.

Thousands, who gathered on the streets of Downtown Clarksville Saturday morning to celebrate, were treated to approximately 150 parade entries, ranging from APSU’s Homecoming Court to Veterans groups, First Responders, marching band and more.

Clarksville celebrates APSU’s Homecoming and Veterans Day with a parade through the streets of downtown.

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Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization to hold Flag Day Retirement Ceremony, June 14th

June 3, 2019 |

Montgomery County, TN – On June 14th, 2019, the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, in conjunction with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4895, will be conducting the annual Flag Day ceremony beginning at 10:00am at the VFW Post 4895 located at 1701 Haynes Street, Clarksville Tennessee.

Flag Day Retirement Ceremony

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Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs to Host Outreach Event for Robertson and Cheatham Counties

May 23, 2013 |

The 2012 Week of the Eagles Super Saturday Air Show was a real crowd pleaser

By Bill Larson | August 13, 2012 |

Fort Campbell, KY – For many people the highlight of the Week of the Eagles has got to be the Fort Campbell Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Veterans of Foreign Wars Air Show. This aerial extravaganza event drew over 40,000 attendees to Campbell Army Airfield on Saturday.

Things kicked off with the opening ceremonies which consisted of the posting of the colors, and a welcome from Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, the Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, KY; followed by the National Anthem; and performances from the Liberty Jump Team and the 101st Airborne Parachute Demonstration Team, Army’s oldest Parachute Demonstration team

Soldiers and Fort Campbell community participate in air show

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Week of the Eagles MWR and VFW Air Show sneak peek

August 10, 2012 |

Fort Campbell, KY – On Friday afternoon, August 10th, local media were invited out to Campbell Army Air Field to watch the rehearsal for the Week of the Eagles MWR and VFW Air Show. Clarksville Online was on hand to bring you some photos of what’s in store for you Saturday, August 11th. From what we’ve seen, this is going to be one awesome show.

Gates will open for the Fort Campbell Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Veterans of Foreign Wars Air Show at 8:00am at the Campbell Army Air Field here. A Health and Wellness Fair will also begin at 9:00am near the air field.

Week of the Eagles MWR and VFW Air Show Saturday, August 11th from 8:00am-5:00pm.

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Fort Campbell’s Week of the Eagles MWR and VFW 2012 Air Show

August 7, 2012 |

Fort Campbell, KY – While Week of the Eagles 2012 will kick-off with the Division Run, starting at 6:30am August 10th, Saturday, August 11th, is the day to be on post! Gates will open for the Fort Campbell Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Veterans of Foreign Wars Air Show at 8:00am at the Campbell Army Air Field here. A Health and Wellness Fair will also begin at 9:00am near the air field.

The air show will begin at 10:00am with opening ceremonies, posting of the colors, and a welcome from the Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, KY Maj. Gen. James C. McConville; followed by the National Anthem and a performance from the Liberty Jump Team.

Week of the Eagles Air Show

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Mark Green Speaks to Veterans of Foreign Wars District 6

July 17, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Dr. Mark Green, the conservative Republican candidate for State Senate in District 22, spoke to a packed house at the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 6 meeting Sunday afternoon.

Green spoke about his time in the military and about some of his experiences with 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment the night Baghdad fell to Coalition Forces. He also talked about some of his family’s experiences in Clarksville while he was deployed.

Mark Green speaking at the VFW Sunday Afternoon.

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Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union Hosts Welcome Home Concert at Fort Campbell

By Roland Woodworth | July 4, 2011 |

Fort Campbell, KY – Early Saturday afternoon several country music stars made their way to the division parade field to honor the soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division.

Prior to the show, Charles English with the band Rocket City said there is alot of great talent here today and they are motivated by the soldiers.

???????Darryl Worley, Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Mark Willis and Buddy Jewell  along with some new comers all ready to perform for the the soldiers and their families during this holiday weekend.

SPC Donald Daniels, Kimberly Daniels, Melinda Morgan, SPC Joseph Morgan and their son Curtis Joe Morgan

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