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.
24 December 2009
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.
20 December 2009
10th Mountain Daily Roundup
Army testing new camouflage
10th Mountain division soldiers are involved in the testing of new ACU patterns.
10th Mountain division soldiers are involved in the testing of new ACU patterns.
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.
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