Report faults officers' absence in Afghan ambush that killed 5 U.S. troops, 3 Fort Drum officers reprimanded
Three 10th Mountain Division officers have been reprimanded after the investigation into a deadly ambush in Afghanistan, according to McClatchy Newspapers.
Event encourages women to bloom
CONFERENCE SET: Public may hear 'Three Cups of Tea' author speak, attend workshops at Drum
18 February 2010
17 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Jefferson County plans "Safe Haven" awareness push
County DSS officials, the DA and the Youth Bureau have come up with nearly a dozen such places called "safe havens." They include county hospitals, the children's home, Watertown Fire and Police stations, Guilfoyle Ambulance and the Emergency Services building on Fort Drum. The Emergency Services building is located near the corner of Mt Belvedere Blvd and South Riva Ridge Loop.
Soldiers Sign Over Joint Security Station to Iraqi Federal Police
The Government of Iraq took ownership of Joint Security Station 799 from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during a Feb. 14, ceremony.
N.C. crash seriously injures Kennewick soldier
10th Mountain Division soldier, Sgt Caleb Darling, who survived two tours of duty in Afghanistan is fighting for his life at a North Carolina hospital after his car crashed into a tree.
Ferris W. Butler is Wednesday Hero
10th Mountain division soldier, Capt. Ferris W. Butler, is focus of blog post.
County DSS officials, the DA and the Youth Bureau have come up with nearly a dozen such places called "safe havens." They include county hospitals, the children's home, Watertown Fire and Police stations, Guilfoyle Ambulance and the Emergency Services building on Fort Drum. The Emergency Services building is located near the corner of Mt Belvedere Blvd and South Riva Ridge Loop.
Soldiers Sign Over Joint Security Station to Iraqi Federal Police
The Government of Iraq took ownership of Joint Security Station 799 from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during a Feb. 14, ceremony.
N.C. crash seriously injures Kennewick soldier
10th Mountain Division soldier, Sgt Caleb Darling, who survived two tours of duty in Afghanistan is fighting for his life at a North Carolina hospital after his car crashed into a tree.
Ferris W. Butler is Wednesday Hero
10th Mountain division soldier, Capt. Ferris W. Butler, is focus of blog post.
16 February 2010
Press Release- Soldiers now getting critical air traffic control training on Fort Drum
Fort Drum, NY - Media is invited to cover the first wave of Soldiers
training at Fort Drum's Wheeler-Sac Army Airfield new Air Traffic Control
Simulator. The simulator re-creates a wide range of real-life situations for
air traffic controllers, providing critical training and experience for
combat operations.
Training Soldiers and simulator subject matter experts will be on hand for
interviews.
Media interested in participating in the demonstration should be at the
Media Ops Center on Route 26 no later than 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 18.
Due to limited space please RSVP no later than Wednesday, February 17 by 4
p.m.
training at Fort Drum's Wheeler-Sac Army Airfield new Air Traffic Control
Simulator. The simulator re-creates a wide range of real-life situations for
air traffic controllers, providing critical training and experience for
combat operations.
Training Soldiers and simulator subject matter experts will be on hand for
interviews.
Media interested in participating in the demonstration should be at the
Media Ops Center on Route 26 no later than 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 18.
Due to limited space please RSVP no later than Wednesday, February 17 by 4
p.m.
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
1st BCT to embark on historic, unique mission
The 1st Brigade Combat Team is headed to Afghanistan as part of President Obama's call for a surge in troops. Officials are calling it not only a historic mission, but a unique one as well.
Soldier couple prepares to deploy together
10th Mountain Division soldiers, CW2 Eddie Hutchinson and Cpt. Laura Hutchinson, focus of story on couple being deployed to Afghanistan.
Army Spc. Christopher Regland of the 10th Mountain Division attends commissioning ceremony and gives first salute to brother who is in USMC.
The 1st Brigade Combat Team is headed to Afghanistan as part of President Obama's call for a surge in troops. Officials are calling it not only a historic mission, but a unique one as well.
Soldier couple prepares to deploy together
10th Mountain Division soldiers, CW2 Eddie Hutchinson and Cpt. Laura Hutchinson, focus of story on couple being deployed to Afghanistan.
Army Spc. Christopher Regland of the 10th Mountain Division attends commissioning ceremony and gives first salute to brother who is in USMC.
15 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Girl Scouts are 'sweethearts'
Wilton, CT Girl Scouts collected more than 100 boxes to be sent to the 10th Mountain Division for Valentine’s Day.
Museum in works for Philadelphia
OPENING IN SUMMER: Drum soldier Sgt. 1st Class Shawn P. Davis donated labor, materials to project
Wilton, CT Girl Scouts collected more than 100 boxes to be sent to the 10th Mountain Division for Valentine’s Day.
Museum in works for Philadelphia
OPENING IN SUMMER: Drum soldier Sgt. 1st Class Shawn P. Davis donated labor, materials to project
14 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Algonquin welcomes soldier home
10th Mountain Division soldier, Spc. Allen Konishi, is the focus of a story in Mchenry County, Ill newspaper.
By the Numbers: Commandos Conduct Historic Reenlistments While in Iraq
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division reenlisted 210 members of the BCT on Feb 10th of this year while in Iraq.
10th Mountain Division soldier, Spc. Allen Konishi, is the focus of a story in Mchenry County, Ill newspaper.
By the Numbers: Commandos Conduct Historic Reenlistments While in Iraq
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division reenlisted 210 members of the BCT on Feb 10th of this year while in Iraq.
13 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Chittenango Leos Club welcomes home soldier
Staff Sgt. Jason Eggleston of the 3rd Brigade, Special Troops Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division, recently returned from Afghanistan to Fort Drum and was greeted by members of the Chittenango Leos Club.
Staff Sgt. Jason Eggleston of the 3rd Brigade, Special Troops Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division, recently returned from Afghanistan to Fort Drum and was greeted by members of the Chittenango Leos Club.
12 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Could Fort Drum budget cuts be restored?
There could be good news for Fort Drum and its budget woes. The Army decided to reinstate millions of dollars to its overall budget.
There could be good news for Fort Drum and its budget woes. The Army decided to reinstate millions of dollars to its overall budget.
09 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
1st BCT soldiers prepare to deploy and 1st BCT ready for Afghanistan
News coverage of ceremony for the casing — rolling and covering — of the 1st BCT colors in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.
Baby born at Drum meets his birth team
Fort Drum 911 dispatchers George Turner and Brenda George, Courtney Rafferty and military police Spc. Tara Shvetzov help with home delivery of baby in on post quarters.
News coverage of ceremony for the casing — rolling and covering — of the 1st BCT colors in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.
Baby born at Drum meets his birth team
Fort Drum 911 dispatchers George Turner and Brenda George, Courtney Rafferty and military police Spc. Tara Shvetzov help with home delivery of baby in on post quarters.
08 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Lawmakers want Army assurance
DRUM BUDGET CUTS: Restoration of $36m to installation from $500m added to base operations uncertain
Camp C.O.P.E. coming to town to aid military kids
Camp C.O.P.E. is coming here next month to help children whose military parents have been deployed, wounded or killed learn how to cope with their emotions.
Community recognizes 13 Soldiers during retirement ceremony
Fort Drum community members honored 13 Soldiers with more than 266 years of military service during a retirement ceremony Friday at the Multipurpose Auditorium.
DRUM BUDGET CUTS: Restoration of $36m to installation from $500m added to base operations uncertain
Camp C.O.P.E. coming to town to aid military kids
Camp C.O.P.E. is coming here next month to help children whose military parents have been deployed, wounded or killed learn how to cope with their emotions.
Community recognizes 13 Soldiers during retirement ceremony
Fort Drum community members honored 13 Soldiers with more than 266 years of military service during a retirement ceremony Friday at the Multipurpose Auditorium.
07 February 2010
Press Release- 1st BCT Deployment Ceremony Feb. 9
FORT DRUM, NY--The 1st Brigade Combat Team will conduct a deployment
ceremony 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Magrath gym here.
The 1st BCT deployed one battalion to Afghanistan in January and is
preparing the remainder of its units to deploy this spring as part of
the 30,000 troops authorized by President Barack Obama on Nov. 30, 2009.
Maj. Gen. James Terry, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)
commander, will give remarks at the ceremony.
Media interested in attending the ceremony must meet at the Media
Operations Center on route 26 not later than 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.
ceremony 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Magrath gym here.
The 1st BCT deployed one battalion to Afghanistan in January and is
preparing the remainder of its units to deploy this spring as part of
the 30,000 troops authorized by President Barack Obama on Nov. 30, 2009.
Maj. Gen. James Terry, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)
commander, will give remarks at the ceremony.
Media interested in attending the ceremony must meet at the Media
Operations Center on route 26 not later than 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Husband, soldier and role model
St Augustine FL article focused on 10th Mountain division soldier, Spc Adam Smith.
St Augustine FL article focused on 10th Mountain division soldier, Spc Adam Smith.
06 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Copter unit gets settled at Drum
RELOCATION: Soldiers, new equipment from Fort Stewart, Ga., make new home in NNY
St. Charles soldier receives warm homecoming
10th Mountain division soldier, Specialist Tyler Jones, is surprised at home by local friends and escorted to celebration in his honor.
Civilian officers lack privileges
Article on differences between Fort Drum Department of the Army civilian police and other local law enforcement officers.
RELOCATION: Soldiers, new equipment from Fort Stewart, Ga., make new home in NNY
St. Charles soldier receives warm homecoming
10th Mountain division soldier, Specialist Tyler Jones, is surprised at home by local friends and escorted to celebration in his honor.
Civilian officers lack privileges
Article on differences between Fort Drum Department of the Army civilian police and other local law enforcement officers.
05 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Funding sources for Drum are sought
Lawmakers trying to reverse budget cuts at Fort Drum favor working with Army officials to find money within this year's budget, rather than turning to their last resort — a supplemental war spending bill Congress may not even consider before mid-spring.
Service Members, Third Country Nationals Come Together at Oasis Dining Facility
10th Mountain division soldiers mentioned in story on Oasis dining facility at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.
A promise fulfilled
New limited edition Marvel comic available at Fort Drum PX.
Lawmakers trying to reverse budget cuts at Fort Drum favor working with Army officials to find money within this year's budget, rather than turning to their last resort — a supplemental war spending bill Congress may not even consider before mid-spring.
Service Members, Third Country Nationals Come Together at Oasis Dining Facility
10th Mountain division soldiers mentioned in story on Oasis dining facility at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.
A promise fulfilled
New limited edition Marvel comic available at Fort Drum PX.
04 February 2010
Press Release- AH-64D Apache unit arrives to Fort Drum
FORT DRUM, NY--A ceremony to welcome the 1st Attack Reconnaissance
Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment to Fort Drum will be held 10 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 5, at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield here.
The "Tigershark" battalion, consisting of AH-64D Apache helicopters,
will uncase their unit colors signifying their relocation from Hunter
Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga. to Fort Drum. This is the first Apache
unit ever stationed at Fort Drum.
The battalion is commanded by Lt. Col. Michael J. Slocum. Command Sgt.
Maj. Rigoberto Hernandez is the battalion's command sergeant major.
The Tigersharks were previously designated as 3rd Battalion, 3rd
Aviation Regiment assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. The unit
reflagged to become 1-10 ATK in August 2008 and assigned to the 10th
Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI). The battalion
recently deployed with the 10th CAB in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom in Northern Iraq.
The 10th CAB redeployed in October 2009 after a successful combat
rotation. Since October, 1-10 ATK has been busy moving equipment,
Soldiers and Families to Ft Drum as they get ready to deploy in support
of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 10th CAB in October 2010.
Lt. Col. Slocum will be available for interviews immediately following
the ceremony.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must meet at the media
operations center on Route 26 not later than 9 a.m. on the day of the
event.
Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment to Fort Drum will be held 10 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 5, at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield here.
The "Tigershark" battalion, consisting of AH-64D Apache helicopters,
will uncase their unit colors signifying their relocation from Hunter
Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga. to Fort Drum. This is the first Apache
unit ever stationed at Fort Drum.
The battalion is commanded by Lt. Col. Michael J. Slocum. Command Sgt.
Maj. Rigoberto Hernandez is the battalion's command sergeant major.
The Tigersharks were previously designated as 3rd Battalion, 3rd
Aviation Regiment assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. The unit
reflagged to become 1-10 ATK in August 2008 and assigned to the 10th
Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI). The battalion
recently deployed with the 10th CAB in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom in Northern Iraq.
The 10th CAB redeployed in October 2009 after a successful combat
rotation. Since October, 1-10 ATK has been busy moving equipment,
Soldiers and Families to Ft Drum as they get ready to deploy in support
of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 10th CAB in October 2010.
Lt. Col. Slocum will be available for interviews immediately following
the ceremony.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must meet at the media
operations center on Route 26 not later than 9 a.m. on the day of the
event.
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Military police reflect on unique challenges of training Iraqi security forces
Members of Fort Drum's 563rd Military Police Company reflect on their deployment to Afghanistan.
Aviation units honored
The award for Best Combat Service Support Battalion was given to the 277th Aviation Support Battalion, stationed at Fort Drum, NY, during the Lt. Gen. Ret. Ellis D. Parker Outstanding Unit Awards Luncheon.
Drum unit will deploy this fall, 10th Mountain Division HQ is Afghanistan-bound, 10th Mountain Division Headquarters to Deploy in Fall, More Fort Drum soldiers to deploy this fall
Several articles on The 10th Mountain Division headquarters notice that it will deploy to Afghanistan this fall.
Members of Fort Drum's 563rd Military Police Company reflect on their deployment to Afghanistan.
Aviation units honored
The award for Best Combat Service Support Battalion was given to the 277th Aviation Support Battalion, stationed at Fort Drum, NY, during the Lt. Gen. Ret. Ellis D. Parker Outstanding Unit Awards Luncheon.
Drum unit will deploy this fall, 10th Mountain Division HQ is Afghanistan-bound, 10th Mountain Division Headquarters to Deploy in Fall, More Fort Drum soldiers to deploy this fall
Several articles on The 10th Mountain Division headquarters notice that it will deploy to Afghanistan this fall.
03 February 2010
Press Release- 10th Mountain Division Headquarters to Deploy in Fall 2010
FORT DRUM, NY - The 10th Mountain Division's headquarters has been
notified by the Department of Defense it will deploy to Afghanistan in
fall 2010 to support Operation Enduring Freedom.
"The 10th Mountain Division has continuously supported overseas
contingency operations since 2001 and we are well versed in command and
control operations in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Maj. Gen. James Terry,
10th Mountain Division commander.
The division headquarters previously deployed to Afghanistan in 2001,
2003 and again in 2006 where it comprised the core of Combined Joint
Task Force-76.
The division headquarters most recent deployment was to Iraq in 2008
where it served as the headquarters for Multi-National Division South,
returning home in May 2009.
Currently, 3,500 members of the division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team are
serving in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 1st Brigade
Combat Team deployed one battalion to Afghanistan in January and is
preparing the remainder of its units to deploy this spring as part of
the 30,000 troops authorized by President Barack Obama on Nov. 30, 2009.
notified by the Department of Defense it will deploy to Afghanistan in
fall 2010 to support Operation Enduring Freedom.
"The 10th Mountain Division has continuously supported overseas
contingency operations since 2001 and we are well versed in command and
control operations in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Maj. Gen. James Terry,
10th Mountain Division commander.
The division headquarters previously deployed to Afghanistan in 2001,
2003 and again in 2006 where it comprised the core of Combined Joint
Task Force-76.
The division headquarters most recent deployment was to Iraq in 2008
where it served as the headquarters for Multi-National Division South,
returning home in May 2009.
Currently, 3,500 members of the division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team are
serving in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 1st Brigade
Combat Team deployed one battalion to Afghanistan in January and is
preparing the remainder of its units to deploy this spring as part of
the 30,000 troops authorized by President Barack Obama on Nov. 30, 2009.
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Tillman visits home from third tour in Iraq
El Dorado Kansas newspaper article on 10th Mountain Division soldier Sgt Will Tillman, who is assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
El Dorado Kansas newspaper article on 10th Mountain Division soldier Sgt Will Tillman, who is assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
02 February 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Budget has 9 projects at Drum
Fort Drum is in line for another flurry of building, with the Obama administration requesting $228.8 million for seven Army construction projects in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, plus more than $20 million for two Air Force projects.
East Bridgewater soldier raises funds for fallen comrade
10th Mountain division soldier, Spc. Kyle Barnes, working to help family of SGT Eric Lindstrom, who was killed in Afghanistan.
Troops' time at home to increase
PENTAGON BUDGET: Proposal meets goal for longer stretches between deployments
Fort Drum is in line for another flurry of building, with the Obama administration requesting $228.8 million for seven Army construction projects in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, plus more than $20 million for two Air Force projects.
East Bridgewater soldier raises funds for fallen comrade
10th Mountain division soldier, Spc. Kyle Barnes, working to help family of SGT Eric Lindstrom, who was killed in Afghanistan.
Troops' time at home to increase
PENTAGON BUDGET: Proposal meets goal for longer stretches between deployments
Press Release- 563rd MP Welcome Home Ceremony Feb. 3
563rd MP Welcome Home Ceremony Feb. 3
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 563rd Military Police
Company Soldiers is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Magrath
Gym here.
The flight will consist of 144 personnel who are returning after a
12-month deployment to Iraq.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must R.S.V.P. to the Fort Drum
public affairs office not later than 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 by calling
Maj. Fred Harrell at 315-408-3087. 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.
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 563rd Military Police
Company Soldiers is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Magrath
Gym here.
The flight will consist of 144 personnel who are returning after a
12-month deployment to Iraq.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must R.S.V.P. to the Fort Drum
public affairs office not later than 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 by calling
Maj. Fred Harrell at 315-408-3087. 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.
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