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Topic: William C. LeeFort Campbell, KY – Soldiers, families and friends of the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), gathered at the division parade field here, May 7th to conduct the final official ceremony in the brigade’s history. After 18 years of service, the 159th CAB colors were cased at the ceremony by Col. Jimmy Blackmon, the final brigade commander of the 159th CAB “Thunder Brigade,” and retired Col. Bob Freeman, the honorary colonel of the brigade, signifying a conclusion to the legacy of this historic aviation unit. ![]() Soldiers from the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), pay honors to the nation during the national anthem at the Thunder Brigade’s inactivation ceremony at the division parade field on Fort Campbell, Ky., May 7, 2015. The 159th CAB cased its brigade colors for the final time during the ceremony, as well as all of its subordinate battalion colors and company guidons. (Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Public Affairs) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” to celebrate it’s 72nd BirthdayListen to Clarksville’s 1400AM WJZM’s “Rendezvous Radio” for a discussion of the 101st’s History
The 101st was activated August 16th, 1942, at which time it did not have a history yet, but it had a “rendezvous with destiny.” Those enduring words were spoken then by the 101st’s first commander, Maj. Gen. William C. Lee. ![]() The 101st Airborne Division will kick off their Birthday Celebration with a Division Run Friday, August 8th. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
101st Airborne Division Week of the Eagles starts August 10thWritten by 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Public Affairs
“Week of the Eagles is a time for 101st Soldiers of the past and present to come together and reflect on the great legacy of the 101st Airborne Division,” said Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). “This year is particularly significant because it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the division. We invite all Soldiers, families and friends to participate and experience Week of the Eagles 2012.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Fort Campbell and the 101st Airborne Division gears up for Week of the Eagles 2012
“Week of the Eagles is a time for 101st soldiers of the past and present to come together and reflect on the great legacy of the 101st Airborne Division,” said Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). “This year is particularly significant because it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the division. We invite all soldiers, families and friends to participate and experience Week of the Eagles 2012.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Fort Campbell Welcomes Home 154 Soldiers from the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade
Family and friends of the returning soldiers had gathered together to give their loved ones a proper welcome home. ![]() A 159th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldier breaks into a smile as he heads for the hangar and a chance to see his family «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | Comments Off on Fort Campbell Welcomes Home 154 Soldiers from the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade
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