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The goal for this blog is to be the first stop for news articles pertaining to Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division. If you find any mistakes, typos, overlooked news articles, inaccurate information, or something that will fit into any of a million categories, feel free to drop me a line in the comment section of this post. I will check daily, sometimes more often and correct, add, or reply

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The FallenEthan Hardin, Polk soldier, posthumously promoted NewsTherapy pool for injured soldiers opens today Two Veterans Reflect on Operation Desert Storm On Jan. 16/17, 1991, American forces launched air and missile attacks on Iraqi and Kuwaiti targets, signifying the beginning of Operation Desert Storm. To commemorate the 20th anniversary, I spoke with veterans Frank Molinario (U.S.

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Biden Visits with 10th Mt. Div. Soldiers in Afghanistan Col. Burns attends DeRidder City Council meeting Colonel Francis Burns, Garrison Commander at Fort Polk, attended his first DeRidder City Council meeting as an ex-officio member on Monday night. Preliminary OK given for Drum housing News: ISAF Assists Nahr-e Shahi District Community News: Mentorship Sets Afghan National Police Up For

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NewsGuest essay: "A message of thanks from the front" By Capt. Michael Richardson Fort Polk Heroes recognized Photos: Czech Republic Air Force Unit Receives 10th. Mt. Div. Patches 'Soldier 101' class set Feb. 15 to help understand the Army Facebook Pages1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV has a multitude of pictures on their page from Afghanistan. 2-30 Infantry Battalion has news about a strong bonds

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From www.leesvilledailyleader.com On Sunday, the Department of Defense announced the deaths of two soldiers assigned to Fort Polk who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Ethan C. Hardin, 25, of Fayetteville, Ark., and Pfc. Ira B. Laningham, IV, 22, of Zapata, Texas died Jan. 7 of wounds suffered at Logar Province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked their unit using an improvised

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From www.leesvilledailyleader.com On Sunday, the Department of Defense announced the deaths of two soldiers assigned to Fort Polk who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Ethan C. Hardin, 25, of Fayetteville, Ark., and Pfc. Ira B. Laningham, IV, 22, of Zapata, Texas died Jan. 7 of wounds suffered at Logar Province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked their unit using an improvised

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NewsClarence K.K. Chinn takes over command of JRTC and Fort Polk Pleasantville students get close-up view of Afghanistan scars On Andrew Taylor’s right shoulder are tattoos of an eagle and a biohazard sign. Next to them is another mark he got in Afghanistan that he will carry with him for the rest of his life. Rita Taylor’s eighth-grade social studies class at Pleasantville Middle School

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News: Joint Mission Secures Foothold in Gor Tepa and Joint Mission Secures Foothold in Gor Tepa Afghan national security forces along with members of the International Security Assistance Force began a major security operation recently in the Gor Tepa region of Kunduz province in northern Afghanistan. The combined operation, which began Dec. 28, is focused on denying insurgents freedom of

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Post NewspapersThe Mountaineer Online Fort Polk Guardian Facebook Pages10TH Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York and 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division give us some pictures of Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment in Afghanistan. Bravo Troop, 3/89 Cav, 4th Brigade 10th Mountain Div., Fort Polk, LA gives us news about W-2's for military members, a picture of Lt. Col.

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Post NewspapersFort Polk Guardian Fort Drum Mountaineer NewsFamilies Bear Brunt of Deployment Strains Life changed for Shawn Eisch with a phone call last January. His youngest brother, Brian, a soldier and single father, had just received orders to deploy from Fort Drum, N.Y., to Afghanistan and was mulling who might take his two boys for a year. Shawn volunteered. HOUSING WITH A HISTORY

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Facebook Pages 1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV has a message from the Bn Commander and pictures of the unit. Bravo Troop, 3/89 Cav, 4th Brigade 10th Mountain Div., Fort Polk, LA has Holiday wishes and news about an event with Operation Homefront and the New Orleans Hornets. 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division has a Youtube video for us from some troops in Afghanistan. 10TH Mountain Division

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ARMED FORCES Army Specialist Jason M. Fox, a 2008 graduate of Chaney High School, was deployed from Fort Polk, La., to Afghanistan in October. Fox is the son of Karen and Jim Fox and brother of Ashley Fox, all of Youngstown, and grandson of Carol and Bud Dubiel of Poland. Petraeus pays 'Christmas visit' to troops News: New ANP Recruits Graduate in Baghlan province

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Facebook Pages 1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV has a message from the Bn Commander and pictures of the unit. Bravo Troop, 3/89 Cav, 4th Brigade 10th Mountain Div., Fort Polk, LA has Holiday wishes and news about an event with Operation Homefront and the New Orleans Hornets. 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division has a Youtube video for us from some troops in Afghanistan. 10TH Mountain Division

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Fort Drum soldiers' special mission: Go home for the holidays and relax Returning soldiers given welcome CEREMONY AT DRUM: 200 members of 2nd Battalion come home from Afghanistan duty Leesville Mayor's Youth Council tour Fort Polk Members of the Leesville Mayor’s Youth Council experienced a day at Fort Polk with a windshield tour led by Community Relations Officer Tresa Lawson. Battalion

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Facebook Pages1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV gives us photos from Afghanistan and a story as well of 2nd Platoon, D-Co helping the Afghanistan people.

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News>Fort Polk announces pending command change Brig. Gen. James C. Yarbrough, commander of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, will relinquish command in a change of command ceremony Jan. 7 to Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn. The public ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Honor Field at the Vernon Parish post. 10th Mountain Division Soldiers Send Holiday Love From Afar

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The FallenTF Patriot Honors Fallen Comrade 1LT Scott Milley Post NewspapersThe Mountaineer Online Fort Polk Guardian NewsArmy medic recovering after being shot in back Asoldier from Jackson will celebrate a happy new year at the end of the month, happy to be alive after being shot by the enemy while serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Taylor, 22, of Jackson, is

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The FallenNews: TF Patriot honors fallen comrade Jeff Adair: Let us not forget our soldiers Post NewspapersThe Mountaineer Online Fort Polk Guardian NewsNew PT program develops battle skills, warrior tasks Scenes of Troop Life, in the Round Military spouse tuition program starts up again 3 Ft. Polk soldiers to receive Soldier Medal Three Ft. Polk soldiers will receive the military’s

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Post NewspapersThe Mountaineer Online Fort Polk Guardian NewsFor a wounded soldier, a mom keeps fighting Cyclist on a mission cruises through Eufaula, Georgetown Task Force Warrior Takes On Afghan Training Role With the ceremonial uncasing of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, colors embellished with streamers representing service in every major American campaign since the War of 1812

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The FallenAdair: Let us not forget He had a bubbly personality. He was active in his church. He played the violin and loved to sing. In August of 2009, he joined the U.S. Army, and this past October was deployed to Afghanistan. His name was Devon J. Harris. He wanted to be a history teacher after the service. Going in the military was a way to get the funds to further his education. Last month,

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The FallenAdair: Let us not forget He had a bubbly personality. He was active in his church. He played the violin and loved to sing. In August of 2009, he joined the U.S. Army, and this past October was deployed to Afghanistan. His name was Devon J. Harris. He wanted to be a history teacher after the service. Going in the military was a way to get the funds to further his education. Last month,

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The FallenVideo: High school students show respect as hearse carrying fallen Sudbury soldier passes Lt. Scott Milley's body returned to Sudbury Snowball Express touches down in Syracuse to whisk away children of fallen soldiers

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The FallenFuneral plans for soldier, a UNH grad, are finalized Post newspapersThe Mountaineer Online Fort Polk Guardian NewsLeesville Christmas parade set for Saturday Coalition turns corner in Afghanistan's Helmand Province Geissler Tree Farms show soldiers the green

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The FallenSudbury Ranger was a 'kind, gentle soul' Funeral plans for Sudbury soldier finalized Editorial: Lt. Milley's honor and sacrifice NewsFolsom 4-H students get special visit Members of the 4-H St. Tammany Agriculture and Livestock club were surprised at their November meeting when former member Pvt. Matthew McGee, assigned to the 3rd Bridgade of the 10th Mountain Army Infantry Division

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The Fallen Ribbon campaign in Sudbury to welcome home fallen soldier News Larger homes eyed for post Two mothers, one prayer News: Band of Brothers grandson carries on airborne tradition Even at 80 years old, Frederick “Moose” Heyliger was an enormous man, according to his grandson who serves with the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade. First Sgt. Mark D. Heyliger, first sergeant of

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The Fallen Lt. Scott Milley Funeral arrangements being made for soldier from Sudbury Kin bringing home Sudbury soldier, 23 2 Dec Soldiers prepare to work with Afghan populace Leahy launches pilot program for injured Guard members The U.S. Army Medical Command has begun implementing a new first-in-the-nation medical pilot program for returning members of the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,

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No news posted due to the death of Lt Milley.

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st. Lt. Scott F. Milley, 23, of Sudbury, Mass., died Nov. 30 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort

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Trees for Troops Troops receiving firs courtesy of Stephens, other area tree farms Fort Drum Unit Honored In Afghanistan Hey, hey — they’re on the way! Group that makes pillows for troops announces that they have will ship these 500 (including our 8,000th field pillow) to the soldiers with 2-4 Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, who are based out of FT Polk, Louisiana. Drum soldiers, Afghan

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Platoon making best of outpost situation A platoon of 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment soldiers from Fort Drum live austerely in the shadow of the Fish Mountains. When they arrived at Combat Outpost Thiener earlier this year, they lived under the Dand District sun, out of a cluster of armored trucks, protected only by earthen berms. Today, conditions here are slightly improved, but the

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KABUL, Afghanistan - Commander, International Security Assistance Force and Commander U.S. Forces Afghanistan, Gen. David H. Petraeus arrived at the Kabul Military Training Center on November 27 to present a Meritorious Unit Commendation to the 2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment (Triple Deuce) 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Triple Deuce received the award for their exemplary

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Fort Drum Water Tower Revamped Antonia sheds light on 4-10 mission The Czech Republic Minister of Defense, Dr. Alexandr Vondra, spoke with Task Forces Patriot and Bayonet leaders while visiting the Czech Provincial Reconstruction Team in Logar Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 6. During his visit to the Czech PRT on Forward Operating Base Shank, Vondra sat down with Col. Bruce Antonia, commander of

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DOD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pvt. Devon J. Harris, 24, of Mesquite, Tex., died Nov. 27 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with a rocket-propelled grenade. He was assigned to the Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 10th Mountain

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Fort Drum, NY – The Fort Drum community kicks off the 2010 annual Holiday season with a Christmas tree and Menorah lighting ceremonies on December 1st beginning at 5:15pm. The event will be held just outside the Main Post Chapel on Po Valley Road. The ceremony will be followed by a holiday party at Youth Services. Media interested in covering the tree lighting should meet at the Media

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News: Unify, train the police force of Afghanistan 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs Vt statue honors members of Army ski division News: ‘Triple Deuce’ Exceeds Expectations with Afghan National Army Also known by the military as 2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Independent film shooting in Leesville Newlyweds

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The Fallen Chittenango community bids Sgt. Edward Bolen farewell The Fort Drum Mountaineer Online The Mountaineer Online Several updated stories. Fort Polk Guardian Fort Polk Guardian Several updated stories. Northern Afghanistan Sees Security, Governance Progress, Northern Afghanistan sees Security, Governance Progress In a live digital video conference from Camp Mike Spann in Mazar-e Sharif,

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Life on the Front Lines in Afghanistan, Between Firefights, Jokes and Sweat, Tales and Tedium 2 stories about a platoon from D Co, First Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment in Afghanistan. Finding the Right Tool to Tell a War Story NY Times article on 1/87 Infantry Youtube Video Jeremiah Ridgeway is the focus of a news story that was added to Youtube. Facebook updates We hear about the annual

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The Fallen Sahuaro HS grad killed in Afghanistan buried in Tucson Friends and family of Sgt. 1st Class Todd M. Harris, 37, formerly of Tucson, remembered him at his funeral service Saturday in Tucson. Media was not permitted to cover the funeral or the burial. Harris' family wanted the events to remain private. Ft Polk Guardian ‘Lightning’ has busy start to fourth Middle East deployment

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Ft Polk Guardian The Official paper of Ft Polk. A Mountain Remembrance Ceremony: Remembering the Fallen A mountain remembrance ceremony was held Thursday night to remember and honor two fallen 10th Mountain Division Soldiers. Officers share their memories of soldiers The Fallen return home Remains of soldier greeted by hundreds of mourners as he returns to hometown of Chittenango for last

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Ft Polk Guardian FROM DRUM TO DAND HEARTS AND MINDS: Troops work to stabilize local Afghan government AUSA Veteran's Day luncheon about recognizing service HUNT FOR HEROES: Spc. Louis Dahlman, Army Local man recalled to active duty in Afghanistan U.S. Army Col. James DaPore has been recalled to active duty for the second time. But for DaPore, a Centerville resident, he wanted to do it and

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The Fort Polk Guardian Updated with Several articles The Mountaineer Online Updated with Several articles Good Intel is a Key to Afghan Successes REALTORS FOCUS ON TROOPS WATERTOWN CLASS: Home sellers learn about needs, mindset of soldiers Wounded vet gets adaptive home on Veterans Day Kennewick veteran's recovery stuns doctors

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A Soldier from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Ft Polk, LA was killed in Logar province, Afghanistan, Wednesday November 10, from wounds sustained in an improvised explosive device attack. Killed is Sergeant Edward H. Bolen, age 25, of Chittenango, NY. He was an infantryman with the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment. He deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation

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AAFES rewards those who ‘made the grade’ Military children, especially those with deployed parents, face unique stresses that often result in higher rates of school absenteeism and failure, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Keeping these challenges in mind, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service established an educational rewards program that continues to receive high marks from

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Enjoy FallFest, holiday shopping Saturday Are you ready to sample some of the best chili Fort Polk has to offer? Stop by the chili booths at Fort Polk’s fifth annual FallFest Saturday and vote for your favorite to win the people’s choice award. Fort Polk News briefs Nov 11-12 Explosion at Drum heard in wide area Purple Heart recipient on way home to Oglesby U.S. Army Spec. Seth Holmes will be

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Graduate students attempt to present Afghan culture to public schools near Fort Drum Chaplain aids Drum soldiers after loss Psych study to focus on children of soldiers SACKETS FAMILIES: Survey aims to gauge social, emotional impact of parents'

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Blake D. Whipple, 21, of Williamsville, N.Y., died Nov. 5 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 7th Engineering Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division,

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A soldier from Middletown has lost his life in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense says 22-year-old Sgt. Michael F. Paranzino was killed in Kandahar on November fifth, when insurgents attacked his unit. Paranzino was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Department of Defense officials have not released any additional details

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A Soldier from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division was killed in Badghis province, Afghanistan, on Wednesday November 3rd , from wounds sustained in a small arms attack. Killed is Sergeant First Class Todd M. Harris, age 37, of Tucson, Arizona. He was an indirect fire infantryman with the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-86486213790971946872010-11-07T20:15:00.003-05:002010-11-07T22:20:59.860-05:00

The beginning of our year long journey CNY Veterans Parade Crane School of Music to Hold Concert for Fort Drum Therapy Pool Army puts off training in Forest Preserve Mount Pleasant honors its veterans with parade Dunkin' Donuts Veterans Day promotion to provide coffee for troops Syracuse parade honors veterans Spouses train for deployments, too MOUNTAIN RESILIENCE CONFERENCE: Fort Drum

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Sorry for the lack of recent updates, life being a pain. Winter weather 101 SAFETY DAY: Fort Drum families bone up on snow survival strategies Keuka College adopts Fort Drum troops in Afghanistan Keuka College has “adopted‚“ two platoons from Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division. Both platoons — the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) S-3 and the Division of Public Affairs are being deployed to

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-66853304783155018902010-10-28T17:35:00.001-04:002010-11-07T22:33:47.703-05:00

A Soldier from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division was killed near Khwaja Kinti, Afghanistan, October 27, from wounds sustained in an improvised explosive device attack. Killed is Sergeant Michael D. Kirspel Jr., age 23, of Hopatcong, New Jersey. He was a cannon crewmember with the 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-84470728463762389092010-10-28T10:00:00.000-04:002010-10-28T10:00:09.731-04:00

Decorated former Drum officer dives into community service Fort Drum Father and Son Team Run in Army 10-Miler Army service rifles getting significant upgrades Army to cut wattage

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a little good news today. Six Former Pitt Letterwinners to be Honored at 50th Annual Awards Dinner Sergeant Major Maria Perez of the 10th Mountain Division's Combat Aviation Brigade will be honored for her athletic achievements while a student at Pitt on Friday, Oct. 29. FORT DRUM — Families can listen to scary stories at "Campfire Tales" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at McEwen Library at the Pine

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Updated with several links. Fort Drum, NY - Sergeant First Class Charles M. Sadell died Sunday, October 24th, at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland of wounds sustained in a October 5th improvised explosive device attack near Arif Kala, Afghanistan. Sadell, age 34, of Columbia, Missouri, was an intelligence analyst with the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade

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Due to the Press Release on Sgt. 1st Class Sadell, I will not be posting any other news today.

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NSU assists area veterans Schools: Drum liaison officers are positive addition 10th Mountain Division Band to lead CNY Veterans Parade BPPJ gets update on Fort Polk affairs Drum Soldiers Train Afghan Mountain Warriors Don't Abandon COIN

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Hunting at Fort Polk WMA closed Oct. 30-31 State wildlife and fisheries officials say hunting at the Fort Polk Wildlife Management Area will be closed Oct. 30-31 because of military training operations. Hundreds expected at Polk's retiree appreciation activities A host of activities are planned as hundreds of military retirees from throughout Louisiana and Southeast Texas descend on Fort Polk

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News: 10th Mtn. Soldiers train tomorrow’s leaders today To help them achieve success, a group of nearly 40 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division’s 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment spent the last nine months mentoring, instructing and assisting ANA leaders at the ANA’s basic training program at Camp Parsa. A Year at War Some 30,000 American soldiers are taking part in the Afghanistan

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-45759205074059322392010-10-19T16:34:00.000-04:002010-10-19T16:34:54.102-04:00

Cross Currents PFC Mack is part of a story on local citizens in the military. Soldier wins award for work with Hispanic community Groups of people all around Frederick know Army Sgt. Jose Ramon. He works at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick. He volunteers at the Trinity United Methodist Church's Hispanic ministry. He is a volunteer therapist at the

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-62295444685856957872010-10-18T09:32:00.000-04:002010-10-18T09:32:17.745-04:00

Khowst PRT member promotes daughter at Kandahar Capt. James Bennett promoted his daughter, Natasha Bennett, to first lieutenant during a promotion ceremony on Kandahar Airfield. Capt. Bennett, a member of the Khowst Provincial Reconstruction Team deployed from Fort Polk, La., and a native of Natchitoches, La., was able to travel to Kandahar, where the younger Bennett is a member of the 1-4

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-67342878094748543012010-10-16T15:29:00.000-04:002010-10-16T15:29:52.748-04:00

Drum brigade leaders learn from city tour Fight-changing gear 10th Mountain Division troops part of drive to update equipment for deployed soldiers.

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-1566540061457743332010-10-14T16:23:00.000-04:002010-10-14T16:23:45.640-04:00

41st Transportation Company prepares to move to Fort Polk Government 101: Fort Drum Learns Local Governance from Community Leaders Fort Polk Soldiers Deploy To Afghanistan ANSF and ISAF Help Local School Ease Overcrowding Afghan Security Forces Assists ISAF A place of Rest: Local group breaks ground on monument to honor fallen soldiers Active Army Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-10482607744488510272010-10-12T14:26:00.001-04:002010-10-12T14:29:36.996-04:00

On Ft Drum, N Empire State College will hold an open house from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Army Education Center, 4300 Camp Hale Road, to celebrate 20 years of educating soldiers. The event is free. Board of Elections gaffe may nullify New York soldiers' overseas absentee ballots Girls Adopt a Platoon Skaneateles Girl Scouts are participating in the Adopt a Platoon program for soldiers of the

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Military officials promise cuts won't affect families Hunting, Fishing Permits Now Available For Fort Drum Lands Feedback: Promoting Veterans' Awareness With Nationwide Bike Tour

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Soldier's complaint probed WOUNDED WARRIOR UNIT: Rep. Maffei told members have been housed without heat, had pay withheld Fort Drum wary of wind (turbines) near Wheeler-Sack Airfield Ed Note: Added word turbines to story headline to make more sense

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-9780738173878361092010-10-06T09:57:00.000-04:002010-10-06T09:35:58.929-04:00

New to the page, a news article on the memorial service for PFC Springer. A Soldier from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division died in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 24. The cause of death is under investigation. Deceased is Private First Class Clinton E. Springer II, 21, of Sanford, Maine. Springer joined the Army in March, 2009. After completing training he arrived at Fort

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-68852130445145485032010-10-06T09:53:00.000-04:002010-10-06T09:53:54.211-04:00

Coverage of 4th BCT deployment ceremony. 10th Combat Aviation Brigade deploys Raynham pays fitting tribute to Medal of Honor hero, 10th Mountain division soldier Jared Monti.

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The deadline for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP) has been extended to Dec. 3, 2010, allowing personnel more time to apply for the benefits they've earned. To apply, or for more information on RSLSP, including submission requirements and service-specific links, go to http://www.defense.gov/stoploss . The deadline

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After receiving an Operational Needs Statement from the 10th Mountain Division in March 2006, Remington upgrading M24 sniper rifle for the Army. Picture of Capt. Maria Gregory, the Golf Company Commander, from 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery, makes news article. Fort Drum trops train to avoid IEDS EVENT AT DRUM: Building relations with Afghans is key, officers say

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-60371937702949409762010-10-02T21:29:00.000-04:002010-10-02T21:29:28.237-04:00

Our View: Fort Polk meets the need, as always Fort Polk Soldiers ready to deploy Fort Drum's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers took 15 troops to participate in the annual Patriot Golf Day at Lakeview Golf and Country Club in Auburn on Monday. Exactly one third of the fourth grade students at Faith Training Christian Academy, where the mascot, quite fittingly, is the Patriot, will have

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-63578684233025070672010-10-01T11:14:00.000-04:002010-10-01T11:14:11.622-04:00

Soldiers of the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division conducted a deployment ceremony Thursday on Honor Field at Fort Polk. Pictures included at the link. Nearly 4,000 Fort Polk soldiers to deploy to Afghanistan. Another article on the deployment ceremony with quotes from soldiers.

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Fort Drum Families and Soldiers Receive Disaster Relief Kits. Kits help military families prepare Soldiers of the signal intelligence platoon from Bravo Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Support the Fight 10th Mountain division soldier, 1st Lt. Samuel "Sam" Kiesill be honored today during a homecoming weekend ceremony at his alma

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-42052788283003230612010-09-29T09:38:00.000-04:002010-09-29T09:38:52.200-04:00

If you are in the area, stop by to support the 10th Mountain 4th BCT at their Deployment ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Fort Polk; public invited The Michigan State University ROTC fitness centerhas been named in honor of 10th Mountain soldier 1st LT Adam Malson. He was assigned to 4/31 Inf and was killed in action in February 2005 while saving a woman from a burning car. Fort Polk's 1st

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-91559127141848735952010-09-28T17:46:00.000-04:002010-09-28T17:46:41.379-04:00

ROTC cadets observe training at Fort Drum 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment conducted a live fire as well at the event. Alpha Company, 1-87 among those visited by ISAF CSM at FOB Kunduz After graduating from training led by 2-22 Infantry Afghan National Army: Taking the lead as trainers, educators Colonel Willard Burleson of 1-71 Cav does phone interview with WWNYTV

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-39592986439498274862010-09-27T12:01:00.000-04:002010-09-27T12:01:03.662-04:00

Help the 10th Mountain's 1st BCT in their effort to focus on Winning Their Hearts and Minds as they collect school supplies for Afghan children. CNN News salute from 10th Mountain soldierMaj Cornelius Pope. Resulst from the 14th annual Adirondack Marathon in Schroon Lake where several Ft Drum soldiers participated. Triple Deuce (The 10th Mountain's 2/22 Inf) gives us Lessons in COIN from an

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-49581075860878983932010-09-25T15:52:00.000-04:002010-09-25T15:52:37.601-04:00

It's marathon weekend in Schroon Lake as members of Fort Drum’s 10th Sustainment Brigade compete as a group.

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-38017195536692651162010-09-24T16:34:00.000-04:002010-09-24T16:34:51.211-04:00

Ft Drum receives funding to enclose walkways at Warrior Transition Units. Brigade's kits to benefit Afghan children's education 1st BCT collecting items that soldiers can give to Afghan schools. Ft Drum community completes 3rd Annual Suicide Awareness Walk at Memorial Park Thursday. Flags to be flown at half-staff in NY for soldier killed in Afghanistan in honor of Corporal Joshua Harton.

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-56341633188623922442010-09-22T10:47:00.000-04:002010-09-22T10:47:15.340-04:00

Members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team help improve schools in Afghanistan. As Afghan War Lengthens, Fresh Troops Deploy 4th BCT's 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment is the focus of this article

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Fort Drum, NY – A Soldier from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division was killed in Kaftar Khan, Afghanistan, September 18, from wounds sustained in a weapons attack. Killed is Corporal Joshua A. Harton, age 23, of Bethlehem, PA. Harton joined the Army in June 2007 and after completing training arrived at Fort Drum in December 2007. He was a cannon crewmember with the, 3rd

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-6764945108492630772010-09-21T10:32:00.002-04:002010-09-21T10:50:07.890-04:00

Army Reserve Cpt Robin Wakefield begins deployment with 10th Mtn Division HHC, 10th Mountain Division prepares for deployment to Afghanistan. NYS and NJ Troopers treat 10th Mountain soldiers to fishing trip in Brielle. Fort Drum welcomes two new generals. Work to upgrade Drum gates will impede traffic. Fort Polk chaplain leads LNG marriage retreat. Soldier Show comes to Ft Drum Wednesday

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-82109762750749042422010-09-16T18:57:00.003-04:002010-09-16T19:18:36.810-04:00

Community welcomes home 10th Mountain soldier, Spc Joshua Evan Levine After a deployment to Afghanistan.Salmon Run Mall designates Sunday, September 19 from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. as ‘Fort Drum Appreciation Day’.We send them out with warm wishes and heartfelt prayers for their quick return.Afghanistan-bound 10th Mountain Soldiers Prepare to Deploy.When the war comes homeLife for several 10th Mountain

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-70866271724960069522010-09-13T22:19:00.003-04:002010-09-13T22:23:02.754-04:00

Fort Polk soldier Jayme Johnson earns top enlisted soldier’s rank.Garrison Chaplain Col. Lee Dudleyis has 'fundamental' missionAn interview with the post Chaplain.

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The 2nd Battalion of the 30th Infantry Regiment, 10th mountain Division are focus of story "For Men Going to War, Thoughts of 9/11 and One Last 'Date Night'"Bagram servicemembers, civilians run in honor of 9/11 and story quotesSgt. Jason Carter, an infantryman with the 187th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, NY.Rappelling To The Rescueas seventeen U.S. Customs and Border

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-59061025085806178222010-09-11T22:37:00.003-04:002010-09-11T23:03:08.882-04:00

We hear about the 1st BSTB Helps Break Ground at Local School in Dehdadi from War on Terror News10th Mountain soldiers among those getting New Uniforms for Soldiers Deploying to AfghanistanWelcome Col. Noel Nicolle as Drum gets new garrison commanderCol Nicolle tells us 'THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR' during interviewVeteran recalls attack at Pentagon during Fort Polk ceremony

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-70204106308346587652010-09-09T06:17:00.002-04:002010-09-09T06:21:04.787-04:00

A Co, 2/22 helps train Afghan Army Kandaks to Deploy from Kabul with Fully Trained Mortar Teams.Leaders remain confident in Fort Polk growth

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-76595745853110804872010-09-06T08:05:00.003-04:002010-09-06T08:19:44.805-04:00

The Contracted gate guards at Drum? Now they Department of the Army employeesCongratulations to 10th Mountain Division soldier SSGWO1 Kyle J. Balonek on his graduation from Fort Rucker, Alabama.10th Mountain division soldiers Kim McCray and Ray LaFlame met with Shirley Hosler of Saranac Lake, who collected items to send to them overseas.

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Army Pfc. Brian Wolverton was honored with a granite memorial with the young soldier's name was unveiled following a ceremony led by U.S. Army and Oak Park Unified School District officials. The United States Army Band at Fort Drum will perform a concert in the Plowe Park Gazebo, Main Street, Dolgeville, on Sunday, Sept. 12, beginning at 2 p.m.

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Fort Drum Garrison Change of Command Ceremony FORT DRUM, NY – U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Drum will conduct a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 9, at Sexton Field. Colonel Noel Nicolle will assume command from Colonel Kenneth Riddle. Col. Riddle has led the Fort Drum Garrison since April 2008. His next duty assignment will be as the leader of plans and operations (J3) for

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-44196014800262789512010-08-31T19:42:00.002-04:002010-08-31T19:47:02.324-04:00

As so that we can have the connector road from I-81 to Fort Drum, Goulds Corners Road use detoured for construction and is expected to reopen late next summer.Fort Drum will be hosting a Military retiree benefits event on Sept. 11.Eighty sevenFort Drum soldiers to run in marathon on Sept. 26.

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-85275703494459493872010-08-30T19:26:00.000-04:002010-08-30T19:27:50.086-04:00

10th CAB conducts predeployment training at Fort Rucker

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NY Senator Gillibrand talks to Drum troops.10th Mountain Division soldier, Army Spc. Christopher Waugh, was welcomed home after a 10 month deployment.The 10th Mountain's 4/25 FA shows how Artillery thrives on adrenaline, precisionSgt. Earl Kelleher, aWounded Warrior Serves as Mentor to Local Boy Scouts

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4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, which is stationed at Fort Polk is scheduled to deploy in Sept., Oct.Former 10th Mountain soldier, Kenitay Salyers, Receives Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Sept 2004.A proposed law would allow someone on post to say "Have a beer, soldier" to a servicemember under the age of 21.The post's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-44945970928305104492010-08-25T22:28:00.003-04:002010-08-25T22:40:10.888-04:00

Reminding us that winning the hearts and minds of the Afghans is just as important as beating the Taliban, 10th Mountain troops atCamp Spann troops restore water to Afghan community.No place like home as 10th Mountain division soldier, Spec. William Moss spends time at home while on leave for two weeks before returning to Fort Drum, N.Y.

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-12561285486139249562010-08-24T19:38:00.002-04:002010-08-24T19:46:20.422-04:00

10th Mountain soldiers from the 1st Brigade Special Troop Battalion help Afghan National Police Train in Airport Security.Expanding counter-insurgency in Taliban stronghold Canada's focus this fallas the Canadian Army partners with the 10th Mountain's 1-71 Cav in Afghanistan.Corps of Engineers looks below the Earth's surface for green energy as new buldings are completed at Fort Drum.

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BloodSpite with another round of Ft Drum news!Ferrellgas to host fundraiser for United Service Organization Fort DrumMountain Community Homes received the 2010 Private Sector Project of the Year award from the Association of Defense CommunitiesSteamboat reunion honors 10th Mountain Division Veterans of World War II who gather for the eventA large crowd enjoys the Army’s 10th Mountain Division

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BloodSpite here once again giving the latest Round up on Ft Drum and 10th Mountain News!As the men and women of First Battalion, 87th Infantry deployed, planeload after planeload, to Afghanistan this year, there was an unspoken question in the air: Who among them wouldn’t make it home? Sadly the question was answered: Specialist Brian Anderson, a 24-year-old from Broadway, a small town in

Frozen Indrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627745943677662169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-63445076831905619732010-08-19T21:51:00.003-04:002010-08-19T21:56:06.124-04:00

First Lt. Mark Larson of the 10th Mountain Division tells us about Our Lesser-Known Allies in Afghanistan.The Association of Defense Communities recognized Actus Lend Lease and the US Army by announcing that Mountain Community Homes Wins Private Sector Project of the Year.

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-54353285441838227592010-08-18T21:13:00.002-04:002010-08-18T21:25:44.292-04:00

We hear about how the 10th Mountain Division’s 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment usesAir Resupply Mitigates Convoy Risk.A Soldier Lost, and Remembered courtesy of the NY Times.Members belong to D Company, 2-30th Infantry, 4th Brigade/10th Mountain Division win Brothers in Arms softball tourney.The Watertown Daily Times has a story about how some Soldiers' fishing trips are about camaraderie and

Jon Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549593508650337279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478646.post-81630469738583430372010-08-17T11:29:00.003-04:002010-08-17T17:17:10.667-04:00

Stand at ease!New York National Guard's 69th Infantry Regiment undergoes training at Ft DrumFt. Drum Soldiers combat stress and deployments with fishingMedics push it to the limit to receive the Expert Field Medical Badge1-71 Scout platoon watches their step in the mountains of AfghanistanThe 10th Mountain, surrounded by civilian hostiles, keeps their heads though sometimes its hard.NPR radio

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New garrison commander to lead Drum as of Sept. 9The post will be getting a new garrison commander Sept. 9.Col. Noel T. Nicolle will replace Col. Kenneth H. Riddle as the 10th Mountain Division's garrison commander at a Sexton Field ceremony.Engagement Team Making Significant Contributions in AfghanistanA four Soldier Human Intelligence Collection Team, operating in northern Afghanistan in

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