Just a heads up for anyone who wants to know.
I will be conducting a phone interview with MG Terry in the next week and posting it to the blog in the near future.
02 November 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Artillerymen interact with local shopkeepers
Battery B Soldiers with 4/25 Field Artillery spoke to the local shopkeepers and interacted with the villagers of Zaywalat which is outside of Combat Outpost Garda, during a patrol on Oct. 24.
Battery B Soldiers with 4/25 Field Artillery spoke to the local shopkeepers and interacted with the villagers of Zaywalat which is outside of Combat Outpost Garda, during a patrol on Oct. 24.
01 November 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Catamount Soldiers disseminate radios, broadcasts positive message
Soldiers from D co, 2/87 gave radios to villagers in Ab Naray in Wardak province, Oct. 25.
Soldiers from D co, 2/87 gave radios to villagers in Ab Naray in Wardak province, Oct. 25.
31 October 2009
Robert K. Charlton
via ABC 50
A Fort Drum soldier has died in a hospital in Germany after a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan.
Spc. Robert K. Charlton, 22, of Malden, Missouri, died Tuesday at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, according to military officials.
His injuries were sustained in Wardack, Afghanistan on October 23rd.
He joined the Army in July, 2007 and arrived at Fort Drum in November that year.
Spc. Charlton is survived by his mother and father.
You may also find additional coverage at the following webpages.
fox4kc.com
kfvs12.com
watertowndailytimes.com
A Fort Drum soldier has died in a hospital in Germany after a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan.
Spc. Robert K. Charlton, 22, of Malden, Missouri, died Tuesday at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, according to military officials.
His injuries were sustained in Wardack, Afghanistan on October 23rd.
He joined the Army in July, 2007 and arrived at Fort Drum in November that year.
Spc. Charlton is survived by his mother and father.
You may also find additional coverage at the following webpages.
fox4kc.com
kfvs12.com
watertowndailytimes.com
30 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Heard Up North: Welcome home, Drum-style
NPR story about how we welcome home our returning soldiers at Fort Drum
Gen. Terry visits deployed troops
Watertown Daily Times recaps trip 10th Mountain CG took to Afghanistan last week.
First reported here and blogged by me on 27 Oct
Community Comes Together to Build Home for Wounded Warrior
Sgt. 1st Class Roy Mitchell receives new home from charitable organization
NPR story about how we welcome home our returning soldiers at Fort Drum
Gen. Terry visits deployed troops
Watertown Daily Times recaps trip 10th Mountain CG took to Afghanistan last week.
First reported here and blogged by me on 27 Oct
Community Comes Together to Build Home for Wounded Warrior
Sgt. 1st Class Roy Mitchell receives new home from charitable organization
29 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Soldier Dad Surprises Daughter At School
Father returning from Iraq visits daughter at school in Sanford, Fla.
Father returning from Iraq visits daughter at school in Sanford, Fla.
28 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Around Tech Valley
Diverse Construction Group LLC, Redwood, won a $9,333,200 contract from the U.S. Army's National Guard Bureau in Latham for the construction of the Maneuver and Training Equipment Site Phase III at Fort Drum.
Afghans attacked by insurgents: Soldiers provide life-saving treatment, so that others may live
Medics from 1/32 Infantry treat local civilians injured during Taliban attack in Afghanistan.
Diverse Construction Group LLC, Redwood, won a $9,333,200 contract from the U.S. Army's National Guard Bureau in Latham for the construction of the Maneuver and Training Equipment Site Phase III at Fort Drum.
Afghans attacked by insurgents: Soldiers provide life-saving treatment, so that others may live
Medics from 1/32 Infantry treat local civilians injured during Taliban attack in Afghanistan.
27 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
New division commander visits Afghanistan to highlight troops’ ‘Climb to Glory’
Division Commander visits with soldiers of 3rd BCT, congratulates troops on mission
Division Commander visits with soldiers of 3rd BCT, congratulates troops on mission
26 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
A close call on a mission to find IEDs in eastern Afghanistan
Reuters reporter tells of counter IED mission with 3rd BCT unit.
Reuters reporter tells of counter IED mission with 3rd BCT unit.
25 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Rutgers Gameday
Army Black Knights Football team to wear 10th Mountain patches on their uniforms against Rutgers this weekend.
Task Force Mountain Warrior Continues to Assist Pakistani Refugees
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment spearhead effort to provide food, medical help, and shelter to Pakistanis who have fled their country into Afghanistan.
Give McChrystal a Fighting Chance
3-71 Cavalry Squadron operations in Baraki Barak given spotlight as part of argument to support increase in troops deployed to Afghanistan.
Army Black Knights Football team to wear 10th Mountain patches on their uniforms against Rutgers this weekend.
Task Force Mountain Warrior Continues to Assist Pakistani Refugees
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment spearhead effort to provide food, medical help, and shelter to Pakistanis who have fled their country into Afghanistan.
Give McChrystal a Fighting Chance
3-71 Cavalry Squadron operations in Baraki Barak given spotlight as part of argument to support increase in troops deployed to Afghanistan.
23 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Gouverneur sees big increase in kindergarten enrollment
Gouverneur Central School's Superintendent Christine J. LaRose states that Fort Drum families have led to increase in class sizes in lower grades when compared to previous year's totals.
Gouverneur Central School's Superintendent Christine J. LaRose states that Fort Drum families have led to increase in class sizes in lower grades when compared to previous year's totals.
22 October 2009
Daily Roundup
Stop-loss program pay now available
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain and other military units are now eligible for a payment of $500.00 for every month that they were kept in the military under stop loss orders.
U.S. forces struggle with Washington’s perceptions and reality in Afghanistan
10th Mountain soldiers attempt to continue mission in Afghanistan with an increasing burden of regulations from Pentagon and White House.
20 October 2009
Fort Drum Daily Roundup
Brigade returns after year in Iraq
Soldiers of 10th Sustainment Brigade participate in redeployment ceremony at Fort Drum to celebrate return from Iraq.
Families 'Walk to Iraq' for physical, mental health
Family members of 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Family Readiness Group formally begin effort to log 5,896 miles of walking to maintain fitness and show support for deployed troops.
Send 50,000 troops to ensure victory, bring fighters home
USA today Letters to the Editor concerning 10th Mountain troops in Afghanistan and letter from Spartan Brigade commander to troops.
Combat's positive effects examined
Researchers from University of North Carolina-Charlotte and Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program study positive mental health effects from combat deployments.
On patrol with the roadside bomb hunters in Afghanistan
Combat Engineers assist 2/87 Infantry locate and disarm roadside bombs.
Soldiers of 10th Sustainment Brigade participate in redeployment ceremony at Fort Drum to celebrate return from Iraq.
Families 'Walk to Iraq' for physical, mental health
Family members of 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Family Readiness Group formally begin effort to log 5,896 miles of walking to maintain fitness and show support for deployed troops.
Send 50,000 troops to ensure victory, bring fighters home
USA today Letters to the Editor concerning 10th Mountain troops in Afghanistan and letter from Spartan Brigade commander to troops.
Combat's positive effects examined
Researchers from University of North Carolina-Charlotte and Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program study positive mental health effects from combat deployments.
On patrol with the roadside bomb hunters in Afghanistan
Combat Engineers assist 2/87 Infantry locate and disarm roadside bombs.
17 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Local Paragraphs
The U.S. Army's Contracting Agency, North Region, based at Fort Drum, awarded a $349,750 contract for a motorcycle simulator to Simulator Systems International Inc. Tulsa, Okla.
The U.S. Army's Contracting Agency, North Region, based at Fort Drum, awarded a $349,750 contract for a motorcycle simulator to Simulator Systems International Inc. Tulsa, Okla.
16 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Candidates differ on strategy to pursue in Afghanistan
Candidates for House seat that represents Fort Drum comment on their ideas about Afghanistan policy.
Army Brigade Will Not Go to Iraq in January as Scheduled
Due to success in stabilization of Iraq, 1st BCT orders for deployment are cancelled.
Commander's letter tackles troops' morale in Afghanistan
3rd BCT commander, Col. David Haight, sends letter to troops after unit's Chaplain advises him of concerns about mission
Colonel to troops: 'I'm proud of you'
Col. David Haight's letter to the troops
Candidates for House seat that represents Fort Drum comment on their ideas about Afghanistan policy.
Army Brigade Will Not Go to Iraq in January as Scheduled
Due to success in stabilization of Iraq, 1st BCT orders for deployment are cancelled.
Commander's letter tackles troops' morale in Afghanistan
3rd BCT commander, Col. David Haight, sends letter to troops after unit's Chaplain advises him of concerns about mission
Colonel to troops: 'I'm proud of you'
Col. David Haight's letter to the troops
15 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Task Force Muleskinners Depart
10th Sustainment Brigade completes duties at Camp Taji, Iraq and transfers mission to Utah based 96th Sustainment Brigade.
Soldier show entertains at Drum
Recap of event at Fort Drum's McGrath gym.
Afghan National Security Forces, ISAF Partnership Increases Road Safety in Wardak
Afghan national security forces and soldiers from 2/87 Infantry conduct security checkpoints in Wardak province, Afghanistan.
10th Sustainment Brigade completes duties at Camp Taji, Iraq and transfers mission to Utah based 96th Sustainment Brigade.
Soldier show entertains at Drum
Recap of event at Fort Drum's McGrath gym.
Afghan National Security Forces, ISAF Partnership Increases Road Safety in Wardak
Afghan national security forces and soldiers from 2/87 Infantry conduct security checkpoints in Wardak province, Afghanistan.
14 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Legion posts assemble kits for returning soldiers
Jefferson County American Legion posts band together to make sure that troops returning from deployment have necessary cleaning and hygiene supplies for use in the immediate days after return to Fort Drum.
US military says Afghan force numbers no secret
Pentagon says it doesn't hide number of troops being deployed to combat areas, includes references to Fort Drum soldiers in Afghanistan
Army Family Covenant and U.S. Army Soldier Show Oct. 14
U.S. Army Soldier Show wil be performing on October 14 at 7 p.m. at the Magrath Sports Complex for Fort Drum soldiers and Families.
Jefferson County American Legion posts band together to make sure that troops returning from deployment have necessary cleaning and hygiene supplies for use in the immediate days after return to Fort Drum.
US military says Afghan force numbers no secret
Pentagon says it doesn't hide number of troops being deployed to combat areas, includes references to Fort Drum soldiers in Afghanistan
Army Family Covenant and U.S. Army Soldier Show Oct. 14
U.S. Army Soldier Show wil be performing on October 14 at 7 p.m. at the Magrath Sports Complex for Fort Drum soldiers and Families.
13 October 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
More Fort Drum Soldiers Return Home
550 soldiers from the 10th Aviation Brigade return home after their latest deployment
Talking to the Taliban
10th Mountain division soldiers change focus and look to convince Taliban fighters to stop fighting and integrate into Afghan society.
Sharpshooter from Norwalk describes deadly Taliban battle
Story about Oct 3 battle in Afghanistan that involved Sgt. Derek Brookshire, who told family about it via instant messaging with his brother.
ANA, U.S. Forces conduct Operation Wake Forest
Combined Joint Task Force 82 story about Afghan National Army and U.S. forces who cordoned off the village to search for enemy combatants.
U.S. Army police mentor team, provides aid, training to ANP
3rd BSTB soldiers provide Afghan Police with first aid training.
Dogs of war: Carlotta native trying to take pets home
Story about Fort Drum soldier who is attempting to bring two dogs from Afghanistan to the US.
Officers attend penal law seminarFort Drum police receive training from state Division of Criminal Justice Services about how to identify and prosecute human trafficking.
550 soldiers from the 10th Aviation Brigade return home after their latest deployment
Talking to the Taliban
10th Mountain division soldiers change focus and look to convince Taliban fighters to stop fighting and integrate into Afghan society.
Sharpshooter from Norwalk describes deadly Taliban battle
Story about Oct 3 battle in Afghanistan that involved Sgt. Derek Brookshire, who told family about it via instant messaging with his brother.
ANA, U.S. Forces conduct Operation Wake Forest
Combined Joint Task Force 82 story about Afghan National Army and U.S. forces who cordoned off the village to search for enemy combatants.
U.S. Army police mentor team, provides aid, training to ANP
3rd BSTB soldiers provide Afghan Police with first aid training.
Dogs of war: Carlotta native trying to take pets home
Story about Fort Drum soldier who is attempting to bring two dogs from Afghanistan to the US.
Officers attend penal law seminarFort Drum police receive training from state Division of Criminal Justice Services about how to identify and prosecute human trafficking.
11 October 2009
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