Local soldier receives Bronze Star Medal with Valor
10th Mountain Division soldier, Cpl. Derrick Blackburn, is the focus of a TimesDaily newspaper article.
08 May 2010
07 May 2010
New photos from Bravo Company, Triple Deuce on Facebook.
Bravo Company photos
Eight new photos of members of Bravo Company, 2-22 Infantry Battalion ("Triple Deuce"), 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division, who are currently deployed to Afghanistan. these photos are posted to the unit's Facebook page.
Eight new photos of members of Bravo Company, 2-22 Infantry Battalion ("Triple Deuce"), 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division, who are currently deployed to Afghanistan. these photos are posted to the unit's Facebook page.
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Fort Drum Commander Talks About Afghanistan Deployment
WWNY Tv interview with Major General James Terry, the commander of the 10th Mountain Division, who says members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team are settling into their mission in Afghanistan.
Thursday: Iraq Security 'Phenomenally' Improved
Lt. Colonel Brian Kerns, from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team says security in Iraq has greatly improved in this interview with WWNY-TV.
Drum commander: "as busy as it's ever been"
North Country Public Radio article about the Roundtable meeting that was held today at Remmington Pond.
MTSU ROTC commissions 10 into Army
The MTSU Department of Military Science commissioned 10 seniors and May 8 degree candidates into various aspects of the U.S. Army during ceremonies Friday outside the Tom H. Jackson Building on campus. 2nd Lt. Max Underwood will be assigned to Fort Drum after he completes training at Fort Benning.
Staying Mission Capable Through Physical Therapy
Physical therapy technicians assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team are the focus of a story on DVIDS website.
Bikers Raise Funds To Build A Therapy Pool At Fort Drum
Motorcyclists interested in helping to raise funds for a therapy pool at Fort Drum will be getting together on Saturday May 8th for a benefit run. Registration will be at 10am at Thunderin' Cycles on Old Rome State Rd, Watertown.
Three Fort Drum soldiers to receive awards today
Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Olson Jr., Cpl. Derrick V. Blackburn, and Spc. Jesse R. Sprint were honored in a awards ceremony today on Fort Drum at 2-87 Infantry headquarters today.
WWNY Tv interview with Major General James Terry, the commander of the 10th Mountain Division, who says members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team are settling into their mission in Afghanistan.
Thursday: Iraq Security 'Phenomenally' Improved
Lt. Colonel Brian Kerns, from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team says security in Iraq has greatly improved in this interview with WWNY-TV.
Drum commander: "as busy as it's ever been"
North Country Public Radio article about the Roundtable meeting that was held today at Remmington Pond.
MTSU ROTC commissions 10 into Army
The MTSU Department of Military Science commissioned 10 seniors and May 8 degree candidates into various aspects of the U.S. Army during ceremonies Friday outside the Tom H. Jackson Building on campus. 2nd Lt. Max Underwood will be assigned to Fort Drum after he completes training at Fort Benning.
Staying Mission Capable Through Physical Therapy
Physical therapy technicians assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team are the focus of a story on DVIDS website.
Bikers Raise Funds To Build A Therapy Pool At Fort Drum
Motorcyclists interested in helping to raise funds for a therapy pool at Fort Drum will be getting together on Saturday May 8th for a benefit run. Registration will be at 10am at Thunderin' Cycles on Old Rome State Rd, Watertown.
Three Fort Drum soldiers to receive awards today
Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Olson Jr., Cpl. Derrick V. Blackburn, and Spc. Jesse R. Sprint were honored in a awards ceremony today on Fort Drum at 2-87 Infantry headquarters today.
06 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
PFC Andrew Richard Small (IN MEMORIUM)
Facebook page for fallen 10th Mountain Division soldier, PFC Andrew Richard Small, who was killed in Afghanistan on August 11, 2006.
An American Soldier
Private First Class Andrew R. Small, B co, 1/32 Infantry, 10th Mountain Division.
Blog post about Fallen 10th Mountain Division soldier, PFC Andrew Small.
Local New York Army National Guard Maintenance Facility is Best in National Guard
Fort Drum Manuever Area Training Equipment Site Earns Army Award for Maintenance Excellence
The Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site–New York, known as MATES, was named the best medium sized National Guard maintenance facility by the Chief of Staff of the Army and has been awarded the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence.
Notes From Afghanistan. Returning To A New Place
Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division soldier, Major Eric Smith, is the focus of Lakewood, OH newspaper article.
Area Students Receive Awards at SLU Moving-Up Day Ceremony
Brittany R. Parham of Fort Drum was inducted into Who's Who at Moving-Up Day ceremonies held recently at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Parham is a senior at St. Lawrence. Parham graduated from Indian River Central High School in Philadelphia.. She is majoring in Psychology and History.. The Black Student Union, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Who's Who, and basketball are among the activities that Parham has participated in on campus..
Facebook page for fallen 10th Mountain Division soldier, PFC Andrew Richard Small, who was killed in Afghanistan on August 11, 2006.
An American Soldier
Private First Class Andrew R. Small, B co, 1/32 Infantry, 10th Mountain Division.
Blog post about Fallen 10th Mountain Division soldier, PFC Andrew Small.
Local New York Army National Guard Maintenance Facility is Best in National Guard
Fort Drum Manuever Area Training Equipment Site Earns Army Award for Maintenance Excellence
The Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site–New York, known as MATES, was named the best medium sized National Guard maintenance facility by the Chief of Staff of the Army and has been awarded the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence.
Notes From Afghanistan. Returning To A New Place
Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division soldier, Major Eric Smith, is the focus of Lakewood, OH newspaper article.
Area Students Receive Awards at SLU Moving-Up Day Ceremony
Brittany R. Parham of Fort Drum was inducted into Who's Who at Moving-Up Day ceremonies held recently at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Parham is a senior at St. Lawrence. Parham graduated from Indian River Central High School in Philadelphia.. She is majoring in Psychology and History.. The Black Student Union, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Who's Who, and basketball are among the activities that Parham has participated in on campus..
05 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
in service
10th mountain division soldier, Army Spc. Samantha L. Kempson, is the focus of a May 6th article.
SGT David Mullens
This CNN salute is from Stephanie Mullens to her husband Sergeant David Mullens, U.S. Army. He is assigned to 2nd Brigrade Special Troops Battalion 10th Mountain Division.
1BCT Uncases Colors in Afghanistan
CAMP MIKE SPANN, Afghanistan -- The 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team uncased its colors, May 5, during a brief ceremony held on Camp Mike Spann in Northern Afghanistan.
Armed Forces Day parade to be May 15 in Watertown
The Watertown Armed Forces Day parade will be held at 10 a.m. May 15.
Fort Drum soldiers and the 10th Mountain Division Band, as well as a few local bands and community groups, will march down Washington Street from Watertown High School to Stone Street.
Father, daughter serve together in Iraq
Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard Secor of the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, along with his daughter, Capt. Jessica Secor, is the focus of an article in The Daily Herald, which is published in Everett, WA.
10th mountain division soldier, Army Spc. Samantha L. Kempson, is the focus of a May 6th article.
SGT David Mullens
This CNN salute is from Stephanie Mullens to her husband Sergeant David Mullens, U.S. Army. He is assigned to 2nd Brigrade Special Troops Battalion 10th Mountain Division.
1BCT Uncases Colors in Afghanistan
CAMP MIKE SPANN, Afghanistan -- The 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team uncased its colors, May 5, during a brief ceremony held on Camp Mike Spann in Northern Afghanistan.
Armed Forces Day parade to be May 15 in Watertown
The Watertown Armed Forces Day parade will be held at 10 a.m. May 15.
Fort Drum soldiers and the 10th Mountain Division Band, as well as a few local bands and community groups, will march down Washington Street from Watertown High School to Stone Street.
Father, daughter serve together in Iraq
Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard Secor of the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, along with his daughter, Capt. Jessica Secor, is the focus of an article in The Daily Herald, which is published in Everett, WA.
Press Release- 2-87 INF Valorous Awards Ceremony May 7
FORT DRUM, NY -- The 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team will conduct a valorous awards ceremony 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 7, at the 2-87 INF headquarters here.
Maj. Gen. James Terry, Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division commanding general, will present awards of valor recognizing select Soldiers for their heroic actions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Soldiers receiving awards are:
Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Olson Jr. will receive the Silver Star.
Corporal Derrick V. Blackburn will receive the Bronze Star with Valor Device.
Specialist Jesse R. Sprint will receive the Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device.
The Silver Star is the third-highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States armed forces for valor in the face of the enemy.
Awards with a Valor Device denotes those individuals who performed valorous acts during direct combat with an enemy force or accomplishments of a heroic nature in direct support of operations against an enemy force.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must R.S.V.P. to the Fort Drum public affairs office no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, May 6, by calling Maj. Fred Harrell at 315-772-7267.
Maj. Gen. James Terry, Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division commanding general, will present awards of valor recognizing select Soldiers for their heroic actions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Soldiers receiving awards are:
Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Olson Jr. will receive the Silver Star.
Corporal Derrick V. Blackburn will receive the Bronze Star with Valor Device.
Specialist Jesse R. Sprint will receive the Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device.
The Silver Star is the third-highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States armed forces for valor in the face of the enemy.
Awards with a Valor Device denotes those individuals who performed valorous acts during direct combat with an enemy force or accomplishments of a heroic nature in direct support of operations against an enemy force.
Media interested in covering the ceremony must R.S.V.P. to the Fort Drum public affairs office no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, May 6, by calling Maj. Fred Harrell at 315-772-7267.
01 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Saturday update: Gresham seeing it all; WRs free-for-all; Character check
West point grad and future 10th mountain division officer, Alejandro Villanueva, is quoted in article about work ethic of Bengals first round draft pick.
Pilot lands on the big stage
Steven Badgley, a US Army helicopter pilot assigned to Fort Drum, will make his professional boxing debut on June 12 at Madison Square Garden.
West point grad and future 10th mountain division officer, Alejandro Villanueva, is quoted in article about work ethic of Bengals first round draft pick.
Pilot lands on the big stage
Steven Badgley, a US Army helicopter pilot assigned to Fort Drum, will make his professional boxing debut on June 12 at Madison Square Garden.
30 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Afghanistan Contractors Rebuild Walls
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan -- Soldiers of Red Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, rode out to check on a school's wall repairs being made by a local contractor in Mazar e Sharif, Afghanistan, April 29.
Sackets attraction marking 25 years
The Fort Drum Fire Department is loaning their fire prevention and safety trailer to Old McDonald's Farm for their opening weekend. The trailer is an interactive vehicle that teaches children what to do in case of a fire.
Leader of men: Michael Blanchard
Future 10th Mountain Division infantry officer Michael Blanchard is the focus of article in University of Montana paper.
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan -- Soldiers of Red Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, rode out to check on a school's wall repairs being made by a local contractor in Mazar e Sharif, Afghanistan, April 29.
Sackets attraction marking 25 years
The Fort Drum Fire Department is loaning their fire prevention and safety trailer to Old McDonald's Farm for their opening weekend. The trailer is an interactive vehicle that teaches children what to do in case of a fire.
Leader of men: Michael Blanchard
Future 10th Mountain Division infantry officer Michael Blanchard is the focus of article in University of Montana paper.
29 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
From sand in Iraq to Garden stage for soldier
From a "ghetto ring" set in the sands of Kirkuk, Iraq, to a debut at Madison Square Garden amid the lights of Broadway has been quite a journey for U.S. Army helicopter pilot Steven Badgley.
From a "ghetto ring" set in the sands of Kirkuk, Iraq, to a debut at Madison Square Garden amid the lights of Broadway has been quite a journey for U.S. Army helicopter pilot Steven Badgley.
Press Release- 514th Maintenance Welcome Home Ceremony May 1
A welcome home ceremony for 514th Maintenance Company
Soldiers is scheduled for 9 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at Magrath Gym here.
The flight will consist of 197 personnel that 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 5 p.m. Friday, April 30 by calling
315-772-7267. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide updates to
the ceremony time as needed.
Sincerely,
MAJ Fred Harrell
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
10th Mountain Division (LI)
315-772-7267
Soldiers is scheduled for 9 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at Magrath Gym here.
The flight will consist of 197 personnel that 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 5 p.m. Friday, April 30 by calling
315-772-7267. R.S.V.P. is required so that we can provide updates to
the ceremony time as needed.
Sincerely,
MAJ Fred Harrell
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
10th Mountain Division (LI)
315-772-7267
28 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Final results (and pictures) from 'Take a Soldier Fishing' tournament on Oneida Lake
The New York BASS Chapter Federation (NYBCF) held their second annual Take-A-Soldier-Fishing event on Oneida Lake for 80 Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum. Many of these soldiers had recently returned from combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The soldiers arrived around 8 am for the morning registration, receiving a free Bass Pro Shops tackle pack, followed by coffee and donuts as they mingled with the boaters for morning introductions.
The New York BASS Chapter Federation (NYBCF) held their second annual Take-A-Soldier-Fishing event on Oneida Lake for 80 Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum. Many of these soldiers had recently returned from combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The soldiers arrived around 8 am for the morning registration, receiving a free Bass Pro Shops tackle pack, followed by coffee and donuts as they mingled with the boaters for morning introductions.
Press Release- Mountain Remembrance Ceremony
A Mountain Remembrance Ceremony will be held Thursday, April 29, 4:30 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel here to honor fallen 10th Mountain Division Soldiers.
Soldiers to be honored are:
Spc. Alan N. Dikcis, 21, of Niagara Falls, NY.
Spc. Robert M. Rieckhoff, 26, of Kenosha, Wis.
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Spc. Dikcis was killed March 5 when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Dikcis served as a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 630th Engineer Company (Clearance), 7th Engineer Battalion (Combat Effects), 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat) (Airborne).
Spc. Rieckhoff was killed March 18 when enemy forces attacked his unit with rocket-propelled grenade fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Rieckhoff served as a cannon crewmember with the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).
Media interested in covering the ceremony should be at the Media Operations Center on Route 26 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the event.
Sincerely,
MAJ Fred Harrell
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
10th Mountain Division (LI)
315-772-7267
Home Page: http://taskforcemountain.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/10thMountainDiv
News Releases:
http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/installation/pao/releases/
Soldiers to be honored are:
Spc. Alan N. Dikcis, 21, of Niagara Falls, NY.
Spc. Robert M. Rieckhoff, 26, of Kenosha, Wis.
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Spc. Dikcis was killed March 5 when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Dikcis served as a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 630th Engineer Company (Clearance), 7th Engineer Battalion (Combat Effects), 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat) (Airborne).
Spc. Rieckhoff was killed March 18 when enemy forces attacked his unit with rocket-propelled grenade fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Rieckhoff served as a cannon crewmember with the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).
Media interested in covering the ceremony should be at the Media Operations Center on Route 26 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the event.
Sincerely,
MAJ Fred Harrell
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
10th Mountain Division (LI)
315-772-7267
Home Page: http://taskforcemountain.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/10thMountainDiv
News Releases:
http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/installation/pao/releases/
27 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Soldier gets a special gift following deployment10th Mountain division soldier 1st Sgt. Charles R. Wagenbrenner of walked out to his driveway Saturday night to discover a brand-new olive green custom-built Buell motorcycle. The brainchild of his brother, Karl P. Wagenbrenner, the bike was constructed from parts donated by Vietnam, Korea and Desert Storm veterans.
Army offers glimpse at pilot training
Plattsburg NY Press Republican article about 10th Aviation Brigade training at Whiteface mountain.
We Have Met the Enemy and He Is PowerPoint
NY times article about how an essay by a 10th Mountain Division officer has changed policies of several senior officers in Afghanistan.
Army offers glimpse at pilot training
Plattsburg NY Press Republican article about 10th Aviation Brigade training at Whiteface mountain.
We Have Met the Enemy and He Is PowerPoint
NY times article about how an essay by a 10th Mountain Division officer has changed policies of several senior officers in Afghanistan.
26 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Active duty
Army Pfc. Kristoffer Isaak, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum N.Y., is serving in Afghanistan. Isaak is a 1999 graduate of Monroe High School. His father is David Isaak of Arlington and his mother is Linda Isaak of San Diego, Calif.
NY BASS Chapter Federation Takes A Soldier Fishing via Fishing World.com
The New York BASS Chapter Federation (NYBCF) held their second annual Take-A-Soldier-Fishing event on Oneida Lake for 80 Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.
Army Pfc. Kristoffer Isaak, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum N.Y., is serving in Afghanistan. Isaak is a 1999 graduate of Monroe High School. His father is David Isaak of Arlington and his mother is Linda Isaak of San Diego, Calif.
NY BASS Chapter Federation Takes A Soldier Fishing via Fishing World.com
The New York BASS Chapter Federation (NYBCF) held their second annual Take-A-Soldier-Fishing event on Oneida Lake for 80 Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.
25 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Soldiers trade fatigues for fishing poles
Day on the lake for soldiers 4-24-10
80 soldiers from Fort Drum were treated to a day on the lakefront at Oneida Shores in Brewerton Saturday .
This is the second year members of the New York State Bass Chapter Federation took soldiers out on boats for a fishing trip.
Y's Healthy Kids Day gets 'em moving
10th Mountain Division soldiers from Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers helped supervise activities at YMCA activity day
Volunteers take Fort Drum soldiers fishing on Oneida Lake (video)
Until Saturday, Cpl. Thomas Lindskog had never been in a boat. And after his first fishing experience, he can boast catching — and releasing — a sheepshead, four smallmouth bass and two pickerel.
Lindskog, 22, who is originally from around the Mojave Desert in California, recently was transferred to Fort Drum from South Korea. He was with a group of 78 Fort Drum soldiers who netted some fun at Oneida Lake Shores County Park.
The outing, like any operation, began with a briefing on the rules, mainly reminders about New York state laws regarding fishing seasons and wearing life vests. Organizers raffled two Dobyn fishing rods with U.S. Reels, each valued at $400.
The homefront: Soldier on break from war
Another story on 10th Mountain Division soldier, PFC Brandon Arnold, who is home from 2 weeks of leave from Afghanistan.
Day on the lake for soldiers 4-24-10
80 soldiers from Fort Drum were treated to a day on the lakefront at Oneida Shores in Brewerton Saturday .
This is the second year members of the New York State Bass Chapter Federation took soldiers out on boats for a fishing trip.
Y's Healthy Kids Day gets 'em moving
10th Mountain Division soldiers from Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers helped supervise activities at YMCA activity day
Volunteers take Fort Drum soldiers fishing on Oneida Lake (video)
Until Saturday, Cpl. Thomas Lindskog had never been in a boat. And after his first fishing experience, he can boast catching — and releasing — a sheepshead, four smallmouth bass and two pickerel.
Lindskog, 22, who is originally from around the Mojave Desert in California, recently was transferred to Fort Drum from South Korea. He was with a group of 78 Fort Drum soldiers who netted some fun at Oneida Lake Shores County Park.
The outing, like any operation, began with a briefing on the rules, mainly reminders about New York state laws regarding fishing seasons and wearing life vests. Organizers raffled two Dobyn fishing rods with U.S. Reels, each valued at $400.
The homefront: Soldier on break from war
Another story on 10th Mountain Division soldier, PFC Brandon Arnold, who is home from 2 weeks of leave from Afghanistan.
24 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Thanking those who serve
Christian and Hazel Aleman, a soldier serving with the 10th Mountain Division and his wife, are the focus of a story in Maryland Newspaper.
Fort Drum Trains Over & On Whiteface Mountain
When it comes to New York's geography, the high peaks region of the Adirondacks comes closest to resembling Afghanistan.
So, before Fort Drum's 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's next deployment, it's training destination is Whiteface Mountain.
Media joins in Black Hawk fly-along from Fort Drum to Whiteface
Pilot Casey Pfannenstel circled his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter around the top of Whiteface Mountain, not far above two sightseers who were sitting on the rocky peak taking in the view of the Adirondacks. It wasn't long before the helicopter found a perch of its own, touching down for a third time on a section of the Whiteface Veteran's Memorial Highway during a training sortie Friday.
This week, the Army's 10th Mountain Combat Aviation Brigade began exercises on Whiteface Mountain, taking advantage of New York's fifth-highest peak as helicopter pilots and crews train to deploy later this year in Afghanistan.
Christian and Hazel Aleman, a soldier serving with the 10th Mountain Division and his wife, are the focus of a story in Maryland Newspaper.
Fort Drum Trains Over & On Whiteface Mountain
When it comes to New York's geography, the high peaks region of the Adirondacks comes closest to resembling Afghanistan.
So, before Fort Drum's 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's next deployment, it's training destination is Whiteface Mountain.
Media joins in Black Hawk fly-along from Fort Drum to Whiteface
Pilot Casey Pfannenstel circled his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter around the top of Whiteface Mountain, not far above two sightseers who were sitting on the rocky peak taking in the view of the Adirondacks. It wasn't long before the helicopter found a perch of its own, touching down for a third time on a section of the Whiteface Veteran's Memorial Highway during a training sortie Friday.
This week, the Army's 10th Mountain Combat Aviation Brigade began exercises on Whiteface Mountain, taking advantage of New York's fifth-highest peak as helicopter pilots and crews train to deploy later this year in Afghanistan.
23 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Fort Drum transfers 3rd Brigade leadership
Watertown Daily Times coverage of the transfer of command for the 3rd BCT.
Citizenship has its perks: SSO ticket vouchers for each person sworn in Thursday in Syracuse
10th Mountain Division soldier, PFC Wellyston Defaria is pictured during a naturalization ceremony Thursday at the Onondaga County Courthouse in Syracuse NY.
Watertown Daily Times coverage of the transfer of command for the 3rd BCT.
Citizenship has its perks: SSO ticket vouchers for each person sworn in Thursday in Syracuse
10th Mountain Division soldier, PFC Wellyston Defaria is pictured during a naturalization ceremony Thursday at the Onondaga County Courthouse in Syracuse NY.
22 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
US Army begins chopper training on Adirondack peak
Soldiers from the Army's 10th Mountain Division have begun high-altitude helicopter training exercises on top of Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks.
A spokeswoman with the Fort Drum-based division says Thursday the training flights began this week. Army officials announced plans last month to use the state-run Adirondack ski peak for mountain landings by the division's Combat Aviation Brigade.
Five win volunteer awards at Fort Drum
Five people were honored Tuesday night at the 2010 Fort Drum Volunteer of the Year and Man and Woman of the Mountain Appreciation Ceremony.
Hearts for Heroes effort earns local groups Volunteers of the Month honors
Officials at Fort Drum have named two local groups Volunteers of the Month.
Representatives from the Oneida County 912ers made the trip to Fort Drum for the ceremony Wednesday. The New Hartford Legion also was honored, but could not be in attendance. Colonel Kenneth Riddle personally presented the group with the award.
Retired colonel is chosen as Man of the Mountain
Retired Col. Terrence L. Roche, Carthage, was honored Tuesday night with Fort Drum's Man of the Mountain Award for his contributions to the post.
Soldiers from the Army's 10th Mountain Division have begun high-altitude helicopter training exercises on top of Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks.
A spokeswoman with the Fort Drum-based division says Thursday the training flights began this week. Army officials announced plans last month to use the state-run Adirondack ski peak for mountain landings by the division's Combat Aviation Brigade.
Five win volunteer awards at Fort Drum
Five people were honored Tuesday night at the 2010 Fort Drum Volunteer of the Year and Man and Woman of the Mountain Appreciation Ceremony.
Hearts for Heroes effort earns local groups Volunteers of the Month honors
Officials at Fort Drum have named two local groups Volunteers of the Month.
Representatives from the Oneida County 912ers made the trip to Fort Drum for the ceremony Wednesday. The New Hartford Legion also was honored, but could not be in attendance. Colonel Kenneth Riddle personally presented the group with the award.
Retired colonel is chosen as Man of the Mountain
Retired Col. Terrence L. Roche, Carthage, was honored Tuesday night with Fort Drum's Man of the Mountain Award for his contributions to the post.
Press Release- High-Altitude Flight Training Begins in Whiteface Mountain Area
Fort Drum, NY – The 10th Mountain Division Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 10th Mountain Division is now operating with a special maneuver license for training helicopter pilots at Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondack Mountains. This high-altitude mountainous training is preparation for the brigade’s planned deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) in the fall of 2010.
Whiteface Mountain provides the best and only suitable terrain and altitude to accomplish this training task in New York State. The features of Whiteface provide critical realistic high-altitude helicopter missions the CAB needs to safely conduct flight operations in Afghanistan.
A media opportunity to see a Whiteface Mountain based high-altitude training mission first hand is scheduled for April 23. Media interested in covering this event needs to be at the Media Operations Center on RT 26 not later than 8:30am on April 23.
Due to limited space, all interested media must RSVP no later than 3:30pm Thursday April 22. For more information contact Kae Young, Public Affairs @ 315-772-5463 or kae.young@us.army.mil.
Whiteface Mountain provides the best and only suitable terrain and altitude to accomplish this training task in New York State. The features of Whiteface provide critical realistic high-altitude helicopter missions the CAB needs to safely conduct flight operations in Afghanistan.
A media opportunity to see a Whiteface Mountain based high-altitude training mission first hand is scheduled for April 23. Media interested in covering this event needs to be at the Media Operations Center on RT 26 not later than 8:30am on April 23.
Due to limited space, all interested media must RSVP no later than 3:30pm Thursday April 22. For more information contact Kae Young, Public Affairs @ 315-772-5463 or kae.young@us.army.mil.
21 April 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Soldier back from Afghanistan surprises little brother at school
10th Mountain Division soldier Brandon Arnold focus of Boston Herald story
NY Bass taking soldiers out fishing Saturday on Oneida Lake
The New York BASS Chapter Federation (NYBCF) is sponsoring a "Take A Soldier Fishing" fishing derby from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (April 24) on Oneida Lake. The contest will be headquartered atOneida Shores Park in Brewerton.
10th Mountain Division soldier Brandon Arnold focus of Boston Herald story
NY Bass taking soldiers out fishing Saturday on Oneida Lake
The New York BASS Chapter Federation (NYBCF) is sponsoring a "Take A Soldier Fishing" fishing derby from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (April 24) on Oneida Lake. The contest will be headquartered atOneida Shores Park in Brewerton.
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