Platoon savors home after Afghan deployment.
Natalie Pickett, 23, kisses her husband, Sgt. Paul Pickett, 23, as his unit returns to Fort Drum, N.Y., on New Year's Eve. The U.S. Army's 2nd Platoon, Apache Company of the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment finished a year-long deployment in Afghanistan.
Repeated deployments weigh heavily on U.S. troops
USA Today article, 10th Mountain soldiers quoted.
13 January 2010
12 January 2010
10th Mountain News Roundup
1st BCT Soldiers Begin Deploying to Support Troop Surge in Afghanistan
The 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team began deploying Soldiers to Afghanistan Jan. 9 with the departure of nearly 130 Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment from Fort Drum's Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield.
Schumer, Owens hear Fort Drum needs
At a joint appearance today, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Rep. William L. Owens pledged to work together to support the Army post, including by trying to restore some of the approximately $30 million in funding Fort Drum is expected to lose for fiscal year 2010.
The 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team began deploying Soldiers to Afghanistan Jan. 9 with the departure of nearly 130 Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment from Fort Drum's Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield.
Schumer, Owens hear Fort Drum needs
At a joint appearance today, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Rep. William L. Owens pledged to work together to support the Army post, including by trying to restore some of the approximately $30 million in funding Fort Drum is expected to lose for fiscal year 2010.
11 January 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Drum officials bracing for cuts
On post activities may be cut to help pay for overseas operations.
Photo: Columbus man deployed to Afghanistan
Sgt. Anthony Hartley of the 10th Mountain Division featured in Colombus Dispatch.
Former Roman promoted to brigadier general
The promotion of Jeffrey L. Bannister to BG makes Rome Ga paper.
Homecoming on Fort Drum
Local coverage of 3rd BCT homecoming for about 600 troops.
On post activities may be cut to help pay for overseas operations.
Photo: Columbus man deployed to Afghanistan
Sgt. Anthony Hartley of the 10th Mountain Division featured in Colombus Dispatch.
Former Roman promoted to brigadier general
The promotion of Jeffrey L. Bannister to BG makes Rome Ga paper.
Homecoming on Fort Drum
Local coverage of 3rd BCT homecoming for about 600 troops.
09 January 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
US troops, families face cuts in on-base services as Pentagon tries to hold down spending
On post activities may be cut as funds are not there for use due to the war, article states that there may be a cut of up to 22% in the post operation budget.
I have requested a response from the Ft Drum Public affairs office to the report in this article.
After year in Afghanistan, platoon savors home
2nd Platoon, Apache Company of 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment focus of Dallas Tx newspaper article.
Former British soldier joins U.S. Army to serve in Afghanistan
Article focused on 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment soldier Robert Sumner who left the British army to serve in Afghanistan.
On post activities may be cut as funds are not there for use due to the war, article states that there may be a cut of up to 22% in the post operation budget.
I have requested a response from the Ft Drum Public affairs office to the report in this article.
After year in Afghanistan, platoon savors home
2nd Platoon, Apache Company of 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment focus of Dallas Tx newspaper article.
Former British soldier joins U.S. Army to serve in Afghanistan
Article focused on 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment soldier Robert Sumner who left the British army to serve in Afghanistan.
08 January 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Author from county publishes new book
Charles Sasser, who grew up in Sequoyah County, is the author of “None Left Behind: The 10th Mountain Division and the Triangle of Death.
Charles Sasser, who grew up in Sequoyah County, is the author of “None Left Behind: The 10th Mountain Division and the Triangle of Death.
07 January 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
U.S. DOT allots money for Fort Drum connector
The Department of Transportation announced Thursday that the Fort Drum connector road project has won $1.4 million in federal funding.
Brunswick grad home after year in Afghanistan
10th Mountain Division soldier, Spc. Nicholas Selby, is the focus of a story in the Frederick, Maryland online edition of their paper.
The Department of Transportation announced Thursday that the Fort Drum connector road project has won $1.4 million in federal funding.
Brunswick grad home after year in Afghanistan
10th Mountain Division soldier, Spc. Nicholas Selby, is the focus of a story in the Frederick, Maryland online edition of their paper.
05 January 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
As always, I have a separate post for the fallen. God I hate doing those posts....
Counseling retreat for military families in works for spring
Local and Fort Drum officials plan a spring seminar to help families deal with substance abuse prevention in the home, how to communicate better with family, how to bond with each other in a healthy way and how to learn to use refusal skills in an appropriate and respectful way.
Former Army Capt. Austin Key admits recruiting officer for Iraq fuel scam
Former Capt. Austin Key, who served in the 10th Mountain Division, admits guilt in role to sell fuel tankers in Iraq.
Local Paragraphs
The Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization has completed a 21-minute promotional video, "Welcome to Drum Country." The video is aimed at soldiers and family members who are assigned to Fort Drum.
GOVERNOR PATERSON DIRECTS FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF
Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on New York State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, January 6, in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who died in Baghdad on January 1.
Counseling retreat for military families in works for spring
Local and Fort Drum officials plan a spring seminar to help families deal with substance abuse prevention in the home, how to communicate better with family, how to bond with each other in a healthy way and how to learn to use refusal skills in an appropriate and respectful way.
Former Army Capt. Austin Key admits recruiting officer for Iraq fuel scam
Former Capt. Austin Key, who served in the 10th Mountain Division, admits guilt in role to sell fuel tankers in Iraq.
Local Paragraphs
The Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization has completed a 21-minute promotional video, "Welcome to Drum Country." The video is aimed at soldiers and family members who are assigned to Fort Drum.
GOVERNOR PATERSON DIRECTS FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF
Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on New York State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, January 6, in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who died in Baghdad on January 1.
Spc. Brushaun X. Anderson
FORT DRUM, NY - A 2nd Brigade Combat Team Soldier died Friday, Jan. 1
from a non-combat related incident in Baghdad, Iraq.
The Fort Drum Soldier who died is Spc. Brushaun X. Anderson, 20, of
Columbus, Ga.
Spc. Anderson served as an infantryman with the 2nd Battalion, 14th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry). He deployed in October 2009 in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Anderson joined the Army in October 2007 and arrived to Fort Drum
in May 2008.
Spc. Anderson is survived by his mother and father.
Also see
NWYR.Com
Savannahnow.com
Ledger-Enquirer.com
myabc50.com
gouverneurtimes.com
syracuse.com
from a non-combat related incident in Baghdad, Iraq.
The Fort Drum Soldier who died is Spc. Brushaun X. Anderson, 20, of
Columbus, Ga.
Spc. Anderson served as an infantryman with the 2nd Battalion, 14th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry). He deployed in October 2009 in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Anderson joined the Army in October 2007 and arrived to Fort Drum
in May 2008.
Spc. Anderson is survived by his mother and father.
Also see
NWYR.Com
Savannahnow.com
Ledger-Enquirer.com
myabc50.com
gouverneurtimes.com
syracuse.com
04 January 2010
10th Mountain News Roundup
Army Capt. Joe Reagan home from Afghanistan for Christmas – well, almost
Article from Marblehead, MA local paper focused on return of 10th Mountain division soldier 1st Lt. Joe Reagan from Afghanistan.
NA native off to Afghanistan
Attleboro, MA newspaper article focused on 10th Mountain Division soldier Private First Class Kerri (Harrop) Krauder, who, along with her husband, will be deploying to Afghanistan with the 1st Brigade Combat Team.
Article from Marblehead, MA local paper focused on return of 10th Mountain division soldier 1st Lt. Joe Reagan from Afghanistan.
NA native off to Afghanistan
Attleboro, MA newspaper article focused on 10th Mountain Division soldier Private First Class Kerri (Harrop) Krauder, who, along with her husband, will be deploying to Afghanistan with the 1st Brigade Combat Team.
01 January 2010
WELCOME HOME
10th Mountain division soldier Pvt. Mark Woodruff makes hometown paper for Odessa Tx
10th Mountain division soldier Pvt. Mark Woodruff makes hometown paper for Odessa Tx
31 December 2009
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
The present that matters
Concord NH Monitor article focused on 10th Mountain Division soldier Justin Coletti and his return from Afghanistan.
Fort Drum FMWR's Photos - Wall Photos
Fort Drum Army Women’s Mentoring Information Session will be held on January 14, 1 pm at the Education Center. Army Women’s Mentoring offers women new to the Army and/or new to Fort Drum a mentor to assist in successfully transitioning to the new environment. Mentors can provide first hand knowledge about Fort Drum and the Army in addition to assisting with personal development, career sponsoring, and job coaching.
Fort Drum FMWR's Photos - Wall Photos
Do your children think money grows on trees? On January 19 from 9 - 11 am at the Army Community Ballroom, a free class is being offered to help prepare your children for managing money. Pre-register by calling 315.772.5196
Concord NH Monitor article focused on 10th Mountain Division soldier Justin Coletti and his return from Afghanistan.
Fort Drum FMWR's Photos - Wall Photos
Fort Drum Army Women’s Mentoring Information Session will be held on January 14, 1 pm at the Education Center. Army Women’s Mentoring offers women new to the Army and/or new to Fort Drum a mentor to assist in successfully transitioning to the new environment. Mentors can provide first hand knowledge about Fort Drum and the Army in addition to assisting with personal development, career sponsoring, and job coaching.
Fort Drum FMWR's Photos - Wall Photos
Do your children think money grows on trees? On January 19 from 9 - 11 am at the Army Community Ballroom, a free class is being offered to help prepare your children for managing money. Pre-register by calling 315.772.5196
30 December 2009
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
To Keep Home Fires Burning, Grab That Boa
Lily Burana teaches burlesque classes intended for military wives at Fort Drum.
Troopers PBA Donates Stuffed Animals To Upstate Army Base
The New York State Troopers PBA, through its benefit fund, donated more than 1,000 stuffed monkeys to the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum on Dec. 22.
Upstate psychiatrists give war-weary at Fort Drum a chance to talk, tools to cope
Focus on six SUNY Upstate Medical Center psychiatrists who come to fort rum on a weekly basis to help soldiers with the stress of combat.
New York soldiers get late Christmas present, reuniting with families after year tour in Afghanistan
More than 300 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade arrived home to emotional reunions with their families at Fort Drum early Saturday morning.
Lily Burana teaches burlesque classes intended for military wives at Fort Drum.
Troopers PBA Donates Stuffed Animals To Upstate Army Base
The New York State Troopers PBA, through its benefit fund, donated more than 1,000 stuffed monkeys to the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum on Dec. 22.
Upstate psychiatrists give war-weary at Fort Drum a chance to talk, tools to cope
Focus on six SUNY Upstate Medical Center psychiatrists who come to fort rum on a weekly basis to help soldiers with the stress of combat.
New York soldiers get late Christmas present, reuniting with families after year tour in Afghanistan
More than 300 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade arrived home to emotional reunions with their families at Fort Drum early Saturday morning.
Press Release- 3rd Brigade Welcome Home Ceremony Dec. 31
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 3rd Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers is scheduled for 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 at Magrath Gym
here.
The flight will consist of 268 personnel who are returning after a
12-month deployment to Afghanistan.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must R.S.V.P. to the Fort Drum
public affairs office not later than 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 by
calling Lt. Col. Paul Swiergosz at 315-778-5759. R.S.V.P. is required so
that we can provide updates to the ceremony time as needed.
Please check out the Fort Drum homepage and our Twitter page to track/be
notified of changes in the ceremony time.
Home Page: http://taskforcemountain.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/10thMountainDiv
Soldiers is scheduled for 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 at Magrath Gym
here.
The flight will consist of 268 personnel who are returning after a
12-month deployment to Afghanistan.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must R.S.V.P. to the Fort Drum
public affairs office not later than 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 by
calling Lt. Col. Paul Swiergosz at 315-778-5759. R.S.V.P. is required so
that we can provide updates to the ceremony time as needed.
Please check out the Fort Drum homepage and our Twitter page to track/be
notified of changes in the ceremony time.
Home Page: http://taskforcemountain.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/10thMountainDiv
28 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
294 Soldiers returning from Afghanistan Saturday
Members of the 3rd BCT returned from Afghanistan on Saturday.
Children share veterans' stories
Fifth-graders at Guardino Elementary School shared the stories of 10th Mountain Division soldiers on Veterans Day this year.
In Iraq, SHS grad misses snow, yule spirit
10th Mountain division soldier Staff Sgt. William Wary focus of Pocono PA newspaper article.
Reunion of soldiers, families at Fort Drum 'the best Christmas present'
CNN story on return of 3rd BCT soldiers.
ON THE SCENE: Warriors in transition
Lake Placid newspaper article on 10th Mountain Warrior Transition unit.
Subject: A Walk for the Wounded - Kilimanjaro
San Juan PR newspaper article on efforts of 10th Mountain division soldier to raise funds for Wounded Warrior Project.
Members of the 3rd BCT returned from Afghanistan on Saturday.
Children share veterans' stories
Fifth-graders at Guardino Elementary School shared the stories of 10th Mountain Division soldiers on Veterans Day this year.
In Iraq, SHS grad misses snow, yule spirit
10th Mountain division soldier Staff Sgt. William Wary focus of Pocono PA newspaper article.
Reunion of soldiers, families at Fort Drum 'the best Christmas present'
CNN story on return of 3rd BCT soldiers.
ON THE SCENE: Warriors in transition
Lake Placid newspaper article on 10th Mountain Warrior Transition unit.
Subject: A Walk for the Wounded - Kilimanjaro
San Juan PR newspaper article on efforts of 10th Mountain division soldier to raise funds for Wounded Warrior Project.
Press Release- 3rd Brigade Welcome Home Ceremony Dec. 29
Media Advisory
Release Number: 0912-16
Fort Drum Public Affairs
3rd Brigade Welcome Home Ceremony Dec. 29
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 3rd Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Magrath Gym
here.
The flight will consist of 292 personnel who are returning after a
12-month deployment to Afghanistan.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must R.S.V.P. to the Fort Drum
public affairs office not later than 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 by calling
315-777-2705. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide updates to
the ceremony time as needed.
Please check out the Fort Drum homepage and our Twitter page to track/be
notified of changes in the ceremony time.
Release Number: 0912-16
Fort Drum Public Affairs
3rd Brigade Welcome Home Ceremony Dec. 29
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 3rd Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Magrath Gym
here.
The flight will consist of 292 personnel who are returning after a
12-month deployment to Afghanistan.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must R.S.V.P. to the Fort Drum
public affairs office not later than 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 by calling
315-777-2705. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide updates to
the ceremony time as needed.
Please check out the Fort Drum homepage and our Twitter page to track/be
notified of changes in the ceremony time.
25 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
In Afghan war, officer flourishes outside the box
Carthage NY native focus of story.
Carthage NY native focus of story.
24 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Families cope with being away from loved ones
10th Mountain soldier Private First Class Andrew Bendarski quoted in story.
Medic Treats Himself After Being Shot by Sniper
10th Mountain soldier Matthew Mortensen focus of story about self treatment of wounds suffered in Iraq.
LaFayette community adopts platoon in Iraq; sends tree and packages
10th Mountain division platoon adopted by the town of LaFayette, NY.
Rebecca Leigh Diel and Jerimiah Farmer
Wedding announcement for 10th Mountain division soldier
Christmas for the wounded
Article about Derrick and Michelle Ford, 10th Mountain soldier and his wife about their stay at Fisher house.
Area soldiers send holiday greetings home
10th Mountain soldier Spc. Richard Yow included in article from Burlington Vt television station.
10th Mountain soldier Private First Class Andrew Bendarski quoted in story.
Medic Treats Himself After Being Shot by Sniper
10th Mountain soldier Matthew Mortensen focus of story about self treatment of wounds suffered in Iraq.
LaFayette community adopts platoon in Iraq; sends tree and packages
10th Mountain division platoon adopted by the town of LaFayette, NY.
Rebecca Leigh Diel and Jerimiah Farmer
Wedding announcement for 10th Mountain division soldier
Christmas for the wounded
Article about Derrick and Michelle Ford, 10th Mountain soldier and his wife about their stay at Fisher house.
Area soldiers send holiday greetings home
10th Mountain soldier Spc. Richard Yow included in article from Burlington Vt television station.
23 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Caring for Washington's warriors away from home
fort Drum and 10th Mountain soldier focus of article about Washington DC Fisher House.
fort Drum and 10th Mountain soldier focus of article about Washington DC Fisher House.
22 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Soldier Not Coming Home for Christmas
3rd BCT soldier finds out that block leave will be delayed until after entire unit returns from Afghanistan
Sky Soldiers assume control of Spartan battlespace
3rd BCT relieved in Afghanistan by members of 173rd Airborne, allowing them to return to Fort Drum.
3rd BCT soldier finds out that block leave will be delayed until after entire unit returns from Afghanistan
Sky Soldiers assume control of Spartan battlespace
3rd BCT relieved in Afghanistan by members of 173rd Airborne, allowing them to return to Fort Drum.
21 December 2009
Saluting area men and women serving our country
10th Mountain Division soldier Col. Dan Hampton included in list of Pottstown, PA and The Tri County area natives currently serving in military.
Spc. Amanda Sandlin returns home after tour in Afghanistan
Article focused on 10th Mountain Division soldier Spc. Amanda Sandlin who was deployed to Afghanistan.
Female veterans struggle to find services, acceptance at home
Story about 10th Mountain division veteran Genevieve Chase who has founded a group to assist female veterans.
10th Mountain Division soldier Col. Dan Hampton included in list of Pottstown, PA and The Tri County area natives currently serving in military.
Spc. Amanda Sandlin returns home after tour in Afghanistan
Article focused on 10th Mountain Division soldier Spc. Amanda Sandlin who was deployed to Afghanistan.
Female veterans struggle to find services, acceptance at home
Story about 10th Mountain division veteran Genevieve Chase who has founded a group to assist female veterans.
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