In 17 seconds, they can have a rocket launched
NHANG field artillary soldiers receive training with new equiptment
23 September 2009
22 September 2009
21 September 2009
Daily Roundup (20-21 Sept)
Soldier returns from Iraq to wed in Syracuse, just before his twins are born
Deployed soldier able to return early from Iraq to be wed in hospital
Soldiers' brain injuries from blasts in Afghanistan take a toll
NY Daily News story on how TBI injuries are affecting a unit in Afghanistan
U.S. troops in Afghanistan react to Gen. McChrystal report that war is unwinable without more forces
Gen. Stanley McChrystal states more troops needed for Afghanistan, 10th Mountain soldier quoted in article
Deployed soldier able to return early from Iraq to be wed in hospital
Soldiers' brain injuries from blasts in Afghanistan take a toll
NY Daily News story on how TBI injuries are affecting a unit in Afghanistan
U.S. troops in Afghanistan react to Gen. McChrystal report that war is unwinable without more forces
Gen. Stanley McChrystal states more troops needed for Afghanistan, 10th Mountain soldier quoted in article
Jeremiah Monroe
Via U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
News Release
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Jeremiah J. Monroe, 31, of Niskayuna, N.Y., died Sept. 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
For more information media may contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at (315) 772-7267.
More stories about Pfc. Monroe can be located here.
The Post Star
9WSYR.com
Wten.com
Funeral of Pfc. Jeremiah Monroe covered by local newspaper
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
News Release
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Jeremiah J. Monroe, 31, of Niskayuna, N.Y., died Sept. 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
For more information media may contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at (315) 772-7267.
More stories about Pfc. Monroe can be located here.
The Post Star
9WSYR.com
Wten.com
Funeral of Pfc. Jeremiah Monroe covered by local newspaper
19 September 2009
Daily Roundup
Outnumbered 20-1 and out of ammo: NY soldier on third tour in Afghanistan has seen war at its worst
NY Daily News story about 2/87 Inf soldier, Staff Sgt. Danny Acevedo.
NY Daily News story about 2/87 Inf soldier, Staff Sgt. Danny Acevedo.
18 September 2009
Daily Roundup
President Obama awards posthumous Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti
NY Daily News article by Stephanie Gaskell and Richard Sisk about SFC Monti
Implementing 'Smart Power' in Afghanistan Poses Challenge for the US
Article about how the change in Afghanistan strategy is affecting soldiers, includes comments from 10th Mountain soldiers.
Jared Monti’s soldiers watched him give his life, and it changed theirs
Story about how SFC Monti died and how it affected some of the men who were with him at that time.
Troops in field memorialize Medal of Honor recipient
Story about 10th Mountain soldiers at the dedication of Combat Operating Base Monti.
Medal of Honor Ceremony remarks
The President's remarks from the Medal of Honor presentation for SFC Monti
NY Daily News article by Stephanie Gaskell and Richard Sisk about SFC Monti
Implementing 'Smart Power' in Afghanistan Poses Challenge for the US
Article about how the change in Afghanistan strategy is affecting soldiers, includes comments from 10th Mountain soldiers.
Jared Monti’s soldiers watched him give his life, and it changed theirs
Story about how SFC Monti died and how it affected some of the men who were with him at that time.
Troops in field memorialize Medal of Honor recipient
Story about 10th Mountain soldiers at the dedication of Combat Operating Base Monti.
Medal of Honor Ceremony remarks
The President's remarks from the Medal of Honor presentation for SFC Monti
16 September 2009
Daily Roundup
Anti-war dad says it's time for soldier son to leave Afghanistan
NY Daily News article about father of 10th Mountain Division soldier currently deployed to Afghanistan
NCCC Tunes4Troops first shipment arrives in Afghanistan
Charity sends first shipment of DVDs and CDs to deployed troops, charity was given idea by chaplain assigned to Ft Drum
Bremerton Man Will Join President for Medal of Honor Presentation
Veteran of combat mission that earned SFC Monti the Medal of Honor to attend presentation ceremony
NY Daily News article about father of 10th Mountain Division soldier currently deployed to Afghanistan
NCCC Tunes4Troops first shipment arrives in Afghanistan
Charity sends first shipment of DVDs and CDs to deployed troops, charity was given idea by chaplain assigned to Ft Drum
Bremerton Man Will Join President for Medal of Honor Presentation
Veteran of combat mission that earned SFC Monti the Medal of Honor to attend presentation ceremony
15 September 2009
Daily Roundup
News spends 17 hours with brave 10th Mountain Division troops in hunt for bombs in Afghanistan
NY Daily News reporter does route clearing mission with 3-71 Cav
NY Daily News reporter does route clearing mission with 3-71 Cav
14 September 2009
Spc. Daniel L. Cox
Via KOAM TV
"I thought they had the wrong house" - father of Parsons soldier killed in Afghanistan
JORDAN AUBEY and NINA CRISCUOLO contributed to this story
"I thought they had the wrong house," Kim Cox, the father of Daniel Cox, told us. "There were two Army informant officers and a Parsons police officer."
Daniel Lee Cox, 23, a Parsons High School graduate, was killed in a weekend attack by enemy forces in Afghanistan.
News of Daniel Cox's death brings numbness to his parents. For friends, it's a remberance of the good times.
"We were in the mall over in Joplin one time,'" says friend Jordan McRay, "and he got, like an orange julius, and the girl was like 'can I keep the change?' He was like 'can I get your number?'"
Cox, 23, was approaching his fifth year as a soldier in the Army.
"The order and all that good stuff, and the ability to actually be who he was and the desire to take the fight to the other person was really what got him to sign up for his mountain infantry and all the good stuff," says Matthew Burks, another friend.
It was good and exciting for Cox, until the signs of battle began leaving noticable scars.
"It was after his first or second tour that when he came back, you could just tell, you could see it in his face, you could just see the stress," says McRay. "It's almost like instead of aging three or four years, he aged ten or 15."
"It's very difficult to get who you were out of the other experiences," says Burks. "It kind of smothers who you start out as."
Cox was paying the price of being a soldier.
Now he has made the ultimate sacrifice but his dedication will never be forgotten.
"He was a hero," says his mother, Sharon. "Definitely a hero. A good-hearted person."
On Saturday, Matthew Burks planned on getting married, but as it stands now, he will be Cox's pallbearer the day before.
"He was severely disappointed that he wasn't going to be home for my wedding," Burks told us. "But, he isn't going to miss it now."
Cox was a student at Parsons High School and graduated in 2005.
He enjoyed working with his hands and football, but he dreamed of being part of the 10th Mountain Division.
Teachers Diana Brenn and Mark Pound are morning the loss after just receiving the news of his death on Monday.
"I thought I could get through the day," says Mark Pound, who is a coach at Parsons. "I'll be alright. I just feel for Daniel's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them."
"I couldn't believe it," says Diana Brenn. "I couldn't believe because, that just didn't like something we would ever hear about him."
Teachers say Cox decided to join the Army during his senior year at Parsons High School.
"He went to our football coach and he had him make out a plan to work out so that he could go into boot camp and be strong at boot camp," Brenn says. "He followed that plan and he was very anxious and excited about going into the military."
"He came back to school once, after he finished his training with them, and you've never seen a prouder person," Pound says. "And he was proud to go to Afghanistan. He told me when he was going."
Teachers say comfort still lies in knowing Cox was doing exactly what he wanted to do.
"He was never afraid - he wasn't afraid of it at all," says Brenn. "Matter of fact, he had an attitude that he was going to go over there and he was going to take care of business."
Cox was killed Saturday afternoon after enemy forces attacked his patrol vehicle when it struck an explosive device.
The Army is investigating the incident that also killed one other solider.
"I thought they had the wrong house" - father of Parsons soldier killed in Afghanistan
JORDAN AUBEY and NINA CRISCUOLO contributed to this story
"I thought they had the wrong house," Kim Cox, the father of Daniel Cox, told us. "There were two Army informant officers and a Parsons police officer."
Daniel Lee Cox, 23, a Parsons High School graduate, was killed in a weekend attack by enemy forces in Afghanistan.
News of Daniel Cox's death brings numbness to his parents. For friends, it's a remberance of the good times.
"We were in the mall over in Joplin one time,'" says friend Jordan McRay, "and he got, like an orange julius, and the girl was like 'can I keep the change?' He was like 'can I get your number?'"
Cox, 23, was approaching his fifth year as a soldier in the Army.
"The order and all that good stuff, and the ability to actually be who he was and the desire to take the fight to the other person was really what got him to sign up for his mountain infantry and all the good stuff," says Matthew Burks, another friend.
It was good and exciting for Cox, until the signs of battle began leaving noticable scars.
"It was after his first or second tour that when he came back, you could just tell, you could see it in his face, you could just see the stress," says McRay. "It's almost like instead of aging three or four years, he aged ten or 15."
"It's very difficult to get who you were out of the other experiences," says Burks. "It kind of smothers who you start out as."
Cox was paying the price of being a soldier.
Now he has made the ultimate sacrifice but his dedication will never be forgotten.
"He was a hero," says his mother, Sharon. "Definitely a hero. A good-hearted person."
On Saturday, Matthew Burks planned on getting married, but as it stands now, he will be Cox's pallbearer the day before.
"He was severely disappointed that he wasn't going to be home for my wedding," Burks told us. "But, he isn't going to miss it now."
Cox was a student at Parsons High School and graduated in 2005.
He enjoyed working with his hands and football, but he dreamed of being part of the 10th Mountain Division.
Teachers Diana Brenn and Mark Pound are morning the loss after just receiving the news of his death on Monday.
"I thought I could get through the day," says Mark Pound, who is a coach at Parsons. "I'll be alright. I just feel for Daniel's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them."
"I couldn't believe it," says Diana Brenn. "I couldn't believe because, that just didn't like something we would ever hear about him."
Teachers say Cox decided to join the Army during his senior year at Parsons High School.
"He went to our football coach and he had him make out a plan to work out so that he could go into boot camp and be strong at boot camp," Brenn says. "He followed that plan and he was very anxious and excited about going into the military."
"He came back to school once, after he finished his training with them, and you've never seen a prouder person," Pound says. "And he was proud to go to Afghanistan. He told me when he was going."
Teachers say comfort still lies in knowing Cox was doing exactly what he wanted to do.
"He was never afraid - he wasn't afraid of it at all," says Brenn. "Matter of fact, he had an attitude that he was going to go over there and he was going to take care of business."
Cox was killed Saturday afternoon after enemy forces attacked his patrol vehicle when it struck an explosive device.
The Army is investigating the incident that also killed one other solider.
Staff Sgt. Nekl B. Allen
Via Democrat and Chronicle.com
A Rochester man was one of two soldiers killed Saturday during fighting in Afghanistan.
A U.S. Army spokesman at Fort Drum in Jefferson County announced Monday night that Staff Sgt. Nekl B. Allen, 29, of Rochester, was killed in Wardak province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised-explosive device and small arms fire.
Specialist Daniel L. Cox, 23, of Parsons, Kan., was also killed in the attack.
Both soldiers served as infantrymen with the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade combat team, which deployed in January 2009.
Allen joined the Army in May 2002 and arrived at Fort Drum in May 2008. This was his third deployment.
Allen’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
He is survived by his wife, three children and parents.
A Rochester man was one of two soldiers killed Saturday during fighting in Afghanistan.
A U.S. Army spokesman at Fort Drum in Jefferson County announced Monday night that Staff Sgt. Nekl B. Allen, 29, of Rochester, was killed in Wardak province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised-explosive device and small arms fire.
Specialist Daniel L. Cox, 23, of Parsons, Kan., was also killed in the attack.
Both soldiers served as infantrymen with the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade combat team, which deployed in January 2009.
Allen joined the Army in May 2002 and arrived at Fort Drum in May 2008. This was his third deployment.
Allen’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
He is survived by his wife, three children and parents.
Daily Roundup
High on mountain, a lonely outpost in Afghanistan for soliders from 10th Mountain Division
Short NY Daily News Story about life at a combat outpost in Afghanistan
Short NY Daily News Story about life at a combat outpost in Afghanistan
13 September 2009
Daily Roundup
'Bullet Magnet'-Sgt. Camacho has earned 5 Purple Hearts in 5 years
Daily News story focused on 10th Mountain Division soldier Sgt. Brandon Camacho
Daily News story focused on 10th Mountain Division soldier Sgt. Brandon Camacho
12 September 2009
Daily Roundup
Drum tries to tackle suicide problem
Fort Drum Commanding General leads talk about Suicide Awareness during event on post to gain awareness of resources available for troops.
Queens staff sergeant hunts bombs on battlefields of Afghanistan
Article about 10th Mountain Division soldier, Staff Sgt. Robin Torres, who is assigned to 3/71 Cav.
Family members revel in the greetings in the News from their loved ones serving in Afghanistan
NY Daily News article about family response to greetings from NYC natives assigned to Ft Drum's 10th Mountain Division
11 September 2009
Daily Roundup
NY soldiers far from home: 9/11 close to home reminder for service in Afghanistan
NY Daily News article with a focus on 10th Mountain Division soldiers from NJ, Long Island and NYC.
2009-2010 Fort Drum Recreation Permits & Access Passes Available
Fort drum announces requirements for hunting, trapping, and gaining access to local training areas.
NY Daily News article with a focus on 10th Mountain Division soldiers from NJ, Long Island and NYC.
2009-2010 Fort Drum Recreation Permits & Access Passes Available
Fort drum announces requirements for hunting, trapping, and gaining access to local training areas.
10 September 2009
Daily Roundup
NY's 10th Mountain Division leads deadly eight-year hunt for Osama bin Laden in eastern Afghanistan
NY Daily News announces a 2 week series with 10th mountain division troops stations in Afghanistan.
NY Daily News announces a 2 week series with 10th mountain division troops stations in Afghanistan.
09 September 2009
Daily Roundup
Gates to explore adding stateside DoD schools
Secretary of Defense looking into the possibility of opening more Department of Defense schools at bases which see a high rate of deployment among the soldiers stationed there.
Governor orders flags at half staff
NY State flags will fly at half staff Wednesday in honor of Sergeant Darby T. Morin, 25 of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Secretary of Defense looking into the possibility of opening more Department of Defense schools at bases which see a high rate of deployment among the soldiers stationed there.
Governor orders flags at half staff
NY State flags will fly at half staff Wednesday in honor of Sergeant Darby T. Morin, 25 of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
08 September 2009
Daily Roundup
U.S. Military Challenge Allegations of Misconduct at Afghan Hospital
Military officials state that the unit which entered the hospital did so in cooperation with the Afghan National Army, the Afghan National Police, and the staff of the hospital. They were searching for an insurgent commander was in the hospital and explained these concerns to hospital staff before seeking permission to enter the hospital.
Fort Drum fire department receives national accreditation
After an 18 to 24 month review and accreditation process, Ft Drum Firefighters are certified by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
Military officials state that the unit which entered the hospital did so in cooperation with the Afghan National Army, the Afghan National Police, and the staff of the hospital. They were searching for an insurgent commander was in the hospital and explained these concerns to hospital staff before seeking permission to enter the hospital.
Fort Drum fire department receives national accreditation
After an 18 to 24 month review and accreditation process, Ft Drum Firefighters are certified by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
07 September 2009
Daily Roundup
U.S. troops stormed Afghan hospital, aid group says
10th Mountain Division soldiers are accused of tying up hospital guards and entering women's wards in violation of local customs while searching for Taliban fighters in Wardak province.
Fort Drum Spouse, Soldier Sound Off About Afghanistan War
Differing views on the Afghan War from a Ft Drum Soldier and Spouse.
10th Mountain Division soldiers are accused of tying up hospital guards and entering women's wards in violation of local customs while searching for Taliban fighters in Wardak province.
Fort Drum Spouse, Soldier Sound Off About Afghanistan War
Differing views on the Afghan War from a Ft Drum Soldier and Spouse.
06 September 2009
Daily roundup
He could not leave a comrade behind
Boston Globe story about the life of SFC Jered Monti, who earned the Medal of Honor in 2006.
Boston Globe story about the life of SFC Jered Monti, who earned the Medal of Honor in 2006.
05 September 2009
Daily roundup
Official: Drum can handle counseling
The behavioral health chief on Fort Drum states in article that the Ft Drum community has the resources to assist soldiers and their families with services related to mental health, substance abuse, family counseling, social services Substance Abuse, family, marriage and child therapy.
Post efforts aim to deter suicide
The division and installation staff announce that this week they will be focusing on the resources available for soldiers and their families to prevent suicides.
More Drum troops heading to Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announces 10th Combat Aviation Brigade and the 10th Mountain Division Headquarters will be deployed to Afghanistan. The deployments will be in late 2010 and 2011 respectively.
The behavioral health chief on Fort Drum states in article that the Ft Drum community has the resources to assist soldiers and their families with services related to mental health, substance abuse, family counseling, social services Substance Abuse, family, marriage and child therapy.
Post efforts aim to deter suicide
The division and installation staff announce that this week they will be focusing on the resources available for soldiers and their families to prevent suicides.
More Drum troops heading to Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announces 10th Combat Aviation Brigade and the 10th Mountain Division Headquarters will be deployed to Afghanistan. The deployments will be in late 2010 and 2011 respectively.
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