Army testing new camouflage
10th Mountain division soldiers are involved in the testing of new ACU patterns.
20 December 2009
18 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
WHS vocalists send holiday spirit overseas
Select Choir performs 'White Christmas' tunes for Internet video feed to deployed family members and friends.
Select Choir performs 'White Christmas' tunes for Internet video feed to deployed family members and friends.
15 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
General Wants Troops Ready for 'Complex Human Terrain'
Brief overview of mission and challenge that awaits 1st BCT in Afghanistan.
Books of local interest
Look at books by local authors, including Ft Drum resident.
Brief overview of mission and challenge that awaits 1st BCT in Afghanistan.
Books of local interest
Look at books by local authors, including Ft Drum resident.
Press Release- Fort Drum Financial Readiness warns Soldiers and Families - steer clear of scams
FORT DRUM, NY - The Financial Readiness Office at Fort Drum and the New York
State Attorney General's Office will shed light on the current scams and
consumer rip-offs targeting military members at their upcoming regular
monthly meeting. Tough economic times are often fertile breeding grounds
for illegal activities of this sort, and proactive information sharing is
the best weapon to protect consumers.
Media interested in covering this event should meet at the Fort Drum Media
Operations Center on N.Y. State Route 26 at 1:30 p.m., Dec. 16.
State Attorney General's Office will shed light on the current scams and
consumer rip-offs targeting military members at their upcoming regular
monthly meeting. Tough economic times are often fertile breeding grounds
for illegal activities of this sort, and proactive information sharing is
the best weapon to protect consumers.
Media interested in covering this event should meet at the Fort Drum Media
Operations Center on N.Y. State Route 26 at 1:30 p.m., Dec. 16.
Press Release- 3rd Brigade Welcome Home Ceremony Dec. 16
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 3rd Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers is scheduled for 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Magrath Gym
here.
The flight will consist of 302 personnel that 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. Wednesday, Dec. 16 by
calling 315-408-3087. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide
updates to the ceremony time as needed.
Soldiers is scheduled for 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Magrath Gym
here.
The flight will consist of 302 personnel that 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. Wednesday, Dec. 16 by
calling 315-408-3087. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide
updates to the ceremony time as needed.
14 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Troops settle into Iraq advisory role
Interview with 2nd BCT commander Col. David M. Miller about change in Iraq mission for unit.
Interview with 2nd BCT commander Col. David M. Miller about change in Iraq mission for unit.
12 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Local "912" group collects care packages for troops
Utica NY group collects care packages for ft drum soldiers.
US soldiers reassure Afghan elders worried by withdrawal
Focus on efforts b members of 10th Mountain to help Afghans work for future.
Drum unit to deploy in January
2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment of the 1st Brigade Combat Team — a unit known among soldiers as "Triple Deuce" — has received orders to deploy in January, according to a division press release Thursday.
Drum projects OK'd in House
Constructions projects for Ft drum that were approved in the Senate earlier this year are approved by House.
Utica NY group collects care packages for ft drum soldiers.
US soldiers reassure Afghan elders worried by withdrawal
Focus on efforts b members of 10th Mountain to help Afghans work for future.
Drum unit to deploy in January
2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment of the 1st Brigade Combat Team — a unit known among soldiers as "Triple Deuce" — has received orders to deploy in January, according to a division press release Thursday.
Drum projects OK'd in House
Constructions projects for Ft drum that were approved in the Senate earlier this year are approved by House.
Dennis J. Hansen
Local Soldier Killed
A Panama City man, serving in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, has died.
The Department of Defense says 31-year-old Army Staff Sgt. Dennis J. Hansen, died Monday at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.
Authorities say he was critically injured on December 3rd, during an insurgent attack on his unit in Logar province. Apparently Hansen was wounded by an improvised explosive device.
Hansen was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, of the 10th Mountain Division stationed in Fort Drum, New York.
He joined the military in October 1996.
His previous deployments included 16-months in Afghanistan from February 2006 to June 2007 and four months in Iraq from March to July 2004.
Hansen is survived by his wife, two sons and daughter.
A Panama City man, serving in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, has died.
The Department of Defense says 31-year-old Army Staff Sgt. Dennis J. Hansen, died Monday at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.
Authorities say he was critically injured on December 3rd, during an insurgent attack on his unit in Logar province. Apparently Hansen was wounded by an improvised explosive device.
Hansen was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, of the 10th Mountain Division stationed in Fort Drum, New York.
He joined the military in October 1996.
His previous deployments included 16-months in Afghanistan from February 2006 to June 2007 and four months in Iraq from March to July 2004.
Hansen is survived by his wife, two sons and daughter.
Press Release- Col. Bannister promotion ceremony Dec. 11
Col. Bannister promotion ceremony Dec. 11
FORT DRUM, NY -- Col. Jeffrey L. Bannister will be frocked to the rank
of Brigadier General 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at the Commons here.
Col. Bannister, of Rome, Ga., is serving as the 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry) Deputy Commander for Operations.
Col. Bannister arrived to Fort Drum in July. He previously served as
the Executive Officer to the Commander of Multi-National Forces Iraq.
Col. Bannister attended Campbell University in North Carolina, and was
commissioned a distinguished military graduate in 1984 through the
Reserve Officer Training Corps.
The Secretary of Defense announced Aug. 28 that the President nominated
Col. Bannister for promotion to Brig. Gen.
Col. Bannister's biography can be found at this link:
http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/cmdgrp/DCGO.asp
Frocked is a term denoting that a military officer or non-commissioned
officer is authorized to wear the insignia of a higher grade before
their official promotion date. An officer or NCO who has been selected
for promotion may be authorized to 'frock' to the next grade of rank.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must meet at the Media
Operations Center on Route 26 no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.
Media with queries regarding this release should contact the Fort Drum
public affairs office at 315-772-7267.
FORT DRUM, NY -- Col. Jeffrey L. Bannister will be frocked to the rank
of Brigadier General 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at the Commons here.
Col. Bannister, of Rome, Ga., is serving as the 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry) Deputy Commander for Operations.
Col. Bannister arrived to Fort Drum in July. He previously served as
the Executive Officer to the Commander of Multi-National Forces Iraq.
Col. Bannister attended Campbell University in North Carolina, and was
commissioned a distinguished military graduate in 1984 through the
Reserve Officer Training Corps.
The Secretary of Defense announced Aug. 28 that the President nominated
Col. Bannister for promotion to Brig. Gen.
Col. Bannister's biography can be found at this link:
http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/cmdgrp/DCGO.asp
Frocked is a term denoting that a military officer or non-commissioned
officer is authorized to wear the insignia of a higher grade before
their official promotion date. An officer or NCO who has been selected
for promotion may be authorized to 'frock' to the next grade of rank.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must meet at the Media
Operations Center on Route 26 no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.
Media with queries regarding this release should contact the Fort Drum
public affairs office at 315-772-7267.
Press Release- 3rd Brigade Welcome Home Ceremony Dec. 14
3rd Brigade Welcome Home Ceremony Dec. 14
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 3rd Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers is scheduled for 2 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at Magrath Gym here.
The flight will consist of 296 personnel that 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 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 by calling
315-408-3087. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide updates to
the ceremony time as needed.
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 3rd Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers is scheduled for 2 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at Magrath Gym here.
The flight will consist of 296 personnel that 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 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 by calling
315-408-3087. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide updates to
the ceremony time as needed.
11 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
State votes to name bridge over Three Mile River for Sgt. Shane Duffy
Ma bridge to be named after fallen Ft drum soldier.
Ma bridge to be named after fallen Ft drum soldier.
10 December 2009
Press Release- 2-22 INF, 1st BCT to deploy in January 2010
FORT DRUM, NY - The 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment of the 1st Brigade Combat Team has received orders to deploy to Afghanistan in January 2010.
The 2-22nd Infantry will be the first unit to deploy from the 10th Mountain Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team whose approximately 3,500 Soldiers are preparing for a 12 month deployment as part of the President’s decision to deploy additional U.S. forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The ultimate mission of the 1st BCT and the area they will be deployed will be based on the needs of the Combatant Commander in Afghanistan.
"The top priority in this Division right now is to ensure the preparedness of the Soldiers and Families of the Warrior Brigade as they prepare for their tour in Afghanistan," said Major General James L. Terry, 10th Mountain Division commander.
The Warrior Brigade most recently deployed to Iraq from September 2007 to November 2008. Previously they deployed to Afghanistan in 2003 and Iraq in 2005.”
Ed note: While on active duty, I was assigned to B Co, 2/22 at ft Drum.
Godspeed and good luck. Lead with Courage Triple Deuce.
The 2-22nd Infantry will be the first unit to deploy from the 10th Mountain Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team whose approximately 3,500 Soldiers are preparing for a 12 month deployment as part of the President’s decision to deploy additional U.S. forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The ultimate mission of the 1st BCT and the area they will be deployed will be based on the needs of the Combatant Commander in Afghanistan.
"The top priority in this Division right now is to ensure the preparedness of the Soldiers and Families of the Warrior Brigade as they prepare for their tour in Afghanistan," said Major General James L. Terry, 10th Mountain Division commander.
The Warrior Brigade most recently deployed to Iraq from September 2007 to November 2008. Previously they deployed to Afghanistan in 2003 and Iraq in 2005.”
Ed note: While on active duty, I was assigned to B Co, 2/22 at ft Drum.
Godspeed and good luck. Lead with Courage Triple Deuce.
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Afghanistan Surge: For These Soldiers, Lots of Questions, Few Answers
Focus on 10th Mtn unit which is slated to be part of surge to Afghanistan.
From 4-H Club to Iraq
Imlay City, MI native and Ft Drum soldier Jeff Swain focus of article about supporting troops who are deployed.
Focus on 10th Mtn unit which is slated to be part of surge to Afghanistan.
From 4-H Club to Iraq
Imlay City, MI native and Ft Drum soldier Jeff Swain focus of article about supporting troops who are deployed.
09 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Shapiro Award goes to Plummer
Retired Ft Drum colonel helped create national Adopt-A-Platoon program and receives local award
McChrystal Says Pieces in Place for Success
Role of 1st BCT's Afghanistan mission laid out in article.
Resident Home for Holidays
Announcement in his hometown paper that that Lt. Ryan Adams will be returning to Ft Drum in early Dec after his deployment in Afghanistan.
Retired Ft Drum colonel helped create national Adopt-A-Platoon program and receives local award
McChrystal Says Pieces in Place for Success
Role of 1st BCT's Afghanistan mission laid out in article.
Resident Home for Holidays
Announcement in his hometown paper that that Lt. Ryan Adams will be returning to Ft Drum in early Dec after his deployment in Afghanistan.
Press Release- 3rd Brigade Welcome Home Ceremony Thursday
FORT DRUM, NY -- A welcome home ceremony for 3rd Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 at Magrath Gym
here.
The flight will consist of 305 personnel that 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. Thursday, Dec. 10 by
calling 315-408-3087. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide
updates to the ceremony time as needed.
Soldiers is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 at Magrath Gym
here.
The flight will consist of 305 personnel that 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. Thursday, Dec. 10 by
calling 315-408-3087. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide
updates to the ceremony time as needed.
08 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Soldier's death at Fort Drum may be a suicide
There is an investigation into the death of Tam T. Nguyen at Ft Drum on Nov. 25.
U.S., ISF Combine to Secure Polling Sites
Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division combined with Iraqi federal police to move concrete barriers and cement blocks for increased security measures during the upcoming election at polling sites in the New Baghdad District, Dec. 7.
Fort Drum's 1st Brigade - and Lake Placid Captain - prepare for deployment to Afghanistan
Reporter Chris Morris spoke with one North Country soldier from Lake Placid who will be shipping out with the 1st Brigade.
There is an investigation into the death of Tam T. Nguyen at Ft Drum on Nov. 25.
U.S., ISF Combine to Secure Polling Sites
Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division combined with Iraqi federal police to move concrete barriers and cement blocks for increased security measures during the upcoming election at polling sites in the New Baghdad District, Dec. 7.
Fort Drum's 1st Brigade - and Lake Placid Captain - prepare for deployment to Afghanistan
Reporter Chris Morris spoke with one North Country soldier from Lake Placid who will be shipping out with the 1st Brigade.
Press Release- David E. Thomas
Fort Drum Soldier killed in Rhode Island
FORT DRUM, NY - A Fort Drum Soldier was killed in a shooting incident in
Providence, R.I. Sunday, Dec. 6.
Killed was Pvt. David E. Thomas, age 22, of Roxbury, Mass.
Pvt. Thomas served as a multichannel transmission systems
operator-maintainer with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).
Pvt. Thomas joined the Army in December 2008 and arrived to Fort Drum in
July 2009. His awards and decorations include the National Defense
Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Army Service
Ribbon.
The Providence Police Department is leading the investigation.
Fort Drum officials have offered their full cooperation.
FORT DRUM, NY - A Fort Drum Soldier was killed in a shooting incident in
Providence, R.I. Sunday, Dec. 6.
Killed was Pvt. David E. Thomas, age 22, of Roxbury, Mass.
Pvt. Thomas served as a multichannel transmission systems
operator-maintainer with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).
Pvt. Thomas joined the Army in December 2008 and arrived to Fort Drum in
July 2009. His awards and decorations include the National Defense
Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Army Service
Ribbon.
The Providence Police Department is leading the investigation.
Fort Drum officials have offered their full cooperation.
Waide James
Via Florida Today.com
TITUSVILLE – Services will be held this evening at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Titusville for Waide James, an Iraq war veteran who was stabbed to death Dec. 1 while stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y.
A public service will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on South Washington Avenue.
James, 20, of Port St. John and fellow soldier Diego Valbuena, 23, were found dead in an apartment complex near the base. They suffered multiple stab wounds. The incident occurred just three days before James’ 21 birthday.
A third soldier, Joshua Hunter, 20, was arrested a day later at a hotel in southern Ohio, and is being held on two counts of second-degree murder.
All three soldiers were veterans of the Iraq war. James, 20, of Port St. John, was getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan when he was killed.
James graduated from Titusville High School in 2006 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 2007. Fort Drum is home of the 10th Mountain Division. James spent 15 months in Iraq.
He served as a motor transport operator with the Headquarters Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division, according to Fort Drum's public affairs office. James received awards and decorations including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and overseas service ribbon.
A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home.
James will be buried with full military honors at the Florida National Cemetery in Sumter County.
TITUSVILLE – Services will be held this evening at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Titusville for Waide James, an Iraq war veteran who was stabbed to death Dec. 1 while stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y.
A public service will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on South Washington Avenue.
James, 20, of Port St. John and fellow soldier Diego Valbuena, 23, were found dead in an apartment complex near the base. They suffered multiple stab wounds. The incident occurred just three days before James’ 21 birthday.
A third soldier, Joshua Hunter, 20, was arrested a day later at a hotel in southern Ohio, and is being held on two counts of second-degree murder.
All three soldiers were veterans of the Iraq war. James, 20, of Port St. John, was getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan when he was killed.
James graduated from Titusville High School in 2006 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 2007. Fort Drum is home of the 10th Mountain Division. James spent 15 months in Iraq.
He served as a motor transport operator with the Headquarters Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division, according to Fort Drum's public affairs office. James received awards and decorations including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and overseas service ribbon.
A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home.
James will be buried with full military honors at the Florida National Cemetery in Sumter County.
Diego Valbuena
Via CBS 12.com
PALM CITY - A Port St. Lucie solider is murdered at Fort Drum, New York. Today, he is was laid to rest in Palm City. Diego Valbuena was murdered on December 1, 2009. The accused killer is his roommate, Joshua Hunter. Wednesday, dozens gathered for his funeral in Palm City. This morning was the mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic church. Then, a full military burial. Friend, Luis Roman, says, "He was just a great guy, he was always smiling, always cheerful, always happy in school. Seriously, he was the best guy ever." "Everybody was at peace because he's fine in New York and we weren't expecting that," says family friend, Carolina Catala.
Joshua Hunter is a Military Policeman and has been charged with two counts of second degree murder. He's accused of stabbing Valbuena and Port St. John soldier, Waide James, to death. Hunter's family says he has not been the same since he returned from Iraq last Spring.
PALM CITY - A Port St. Lucie solider is murdered at Fort Drum, New York. Today, he is was laid to rest in Palm City. Diego Valbuena was murdered on December 1, 2009. The accused killer is his roommate, Joshua Hunter. Wednesday, dozens gathered for his funeral in Palm City. This morning was the mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic church. Then, a full military burial. Friend, Luis Roman, says, "He was just a great guy, he was always smiling, always cheerful, always happy in school. Seriously, he was the best guy ever." "Everybody was at peace because he's fine in New York and we weren't expecting that," says family friend, Carolina Catala.
Joshua Hunter is a Military Policeman and has been charged with two counts of second degree murder. He's accused of stabbing Valbuena and Port St. John soldier, Waide James, to death. Hunter's family says he has not been the same since he returned from Iraq last Spring.
07 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
3500 Fort Drum soldiers ordered to Afghanistan in Spring 2010
Rewrite of Press release from Ft Drum Public Affairs
1st BCT gets deployment orders
Another rewrite of the Press release from Ft drum Public Affairs
Rewrite of Press release from Ft Drum Public Affairs
1st BCT gets deployment orders
Another rewrite of the Press release from Ft drum Public Affairs
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