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The local community around Ft Drum has shown its support to the family and memory of First Army Lieutenant Joseph Theinert, was killed in Afghanistan while on patrol with the Bravo Troop 1-71 Cavalry. Lt. Theinert died when an improvised explosive device was detonated during a dismounted patrol.
Sandy Treat is being inducted into Vail's Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame this year as builders of the sport. Treat volunteered for the 10th Mountain Division, the famed soldiers on skis who fought in World War II, and trained and instructed fellow troops at Camp Hale.
09 June 2010
08 June 2010
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That said here's a recent round up of news and informational items!
A New York Army National Guard Soldier serving on active duty, 1st Lieutenant Joseph J. Theinert, age 24, died June 4, 2010 in Afghanistan while assigned to Army's 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, part 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).
The Kandahar-based commander of Regional Command South, British Maj. Gen. Nick Carter, is expected to be followed by the commanding general of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division once Gen. Carter's term runs out in the fall, coalition officials say.
Afghan National Police along with Soldiers from Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery from the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team joined forces June 1, to bring much needed medical aid and supplies to a local village that has been plagued by the insurgency in Ghalbala
That said here's a recent round up of news and informational items!
A New York Army National Guard Soldier serving on active duty, 1st Lieutenant Joseph J. Theinert, age 24, died June 4, 2010 in Afghanistan while assigned to Army's 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, part 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).
The Kandahar-based commander of Regional Command South, British Maj. Gen. Nick Carter, is expected to be followed by the commanding general of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division once Gen. Carter's term runs out in the fall, coalition officials say.
Afghan National Police along with Soldiers from Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery from the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team joined forces June 1, to bring much needed medical aid and supplies to a local village that has been plagued by the insurgency in Ghalbala
07 June 2010
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He shall return soon I assure you
In the meantime here's a round up of the latest links regarding Ft. Drum and the 10th Mountain!
The military said Monday it is holding Army Specialist Bradley Manning of the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division in pretrial confinement in Kuwait and that he is suspected of releasing classified information.
Former Garrison Commander Retired Colonel David Clark has been inducted into the Senate Veteran's Hall of Fame. Clark served at Ft Drum from the summer of 2005 until May of 2008
287 Members of 7th Engineer Battalion returned to Fort Drum at the end of this past month. Welcome home!
He shall return soon I assure you
In the meantime here's a round up of the latest links regarding Ft. Drum and the 10th Mountain!
The military said Monday it is holding Army Specialist Bradley Manning of the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division in pretrial confinement in Kuwait and that he is suspected of releasing classified information.
Former Garrison Commander Retired Colonel David Clark has been inducted into the Senate Veteran's Hall of Fame. Clark served at Ft Drum from the summer of 2005 until May of 2008
287 Members of 7th Engineer Battalion returned to Fort Drum at the end of this past month. Welcome home!
27 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
1st BSTB Improves Local Schools
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, from the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team have been coordinating efforts recently to help improve school facilities in Dehdadi District in Northern Afghanistan.
Three schools they have been working with are the Habiday Balkh Preschool, Primary school and High School.
POINTE-AUX-CHENES
Young soldier making way through military
10th Mountain Division soldier Kevin Fitch is the focus of a story in the Houma, LA newspaper.
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
Today 2nd BCT gives us photo albums of several transfer of authority ceremonies and also the USO visit of country music artist Michael Peterson.
Hhc Headhunters
Today HHC 2/87 reminds us that today is Division safety day, so if you need to come on post this morning, give yourself extra time. They also remind us that every Wednesday the Watertown Farmer's Market will be open in front of the Dulles State Office Building and that the US army has a youtube channel, which is located Here.
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, from the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team have been coordinating efforts recently to help improve school facilities in Dehdadi District in Northern Afghanistan.
Three schools they have been working with are the Habiday Balkh Preschool, Primary school and High School.
POINTE-AUX-CHENES
Young soldier making way through military
10th Mountain Division soldier Kevin Fitch is the focus of a story in the Houma, LA newspaper.
From Facebook
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
Today 2nd BCT gives us photo albums of several transfer of authority ceremonies and also the USO visit of country music artist Michael Peterson.
Hhc Headhunters
Today HHC 2/87 reminds us that today is Division safety day, so if you need to come on post this morning, give yourself extra time. They also remind us that every Wednesday the Watertown Farmer's Market will be open in front of the Dulles State Office Building and that the US army has a youtube channel, which is located Here.
26 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Seniors sew message of support into ties
A spirited group of seniors is using sewing skills to help keep American troops comfortable in the grueling heat and nighttime cold of Afghanistan and Iraq.
So far, the ladies have made almost 80 neck coolers that will be delivered to soldiers deployed with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.
Northern New York Fort Drum AUSA tells us of the Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Commons Wed. May 26th ... Celbrating 25 years of AUSA at Fort Drum and also celebrating the Army's Birthday.
3-71 Cavalry Regiment
We have news of a "Support our Troops event" at Carthage Central High School and a request to answer an Armed Services YMCA Recognition Survey on their Facebook wall. Visit and show your support.
2-30 Infantry Battalion
4th BCT's 2-30 Infantry Battalion gives us links to the post's newspaper, the Ft Polk Guardian, and we also have a link to job opportunities on Fort Polk. Visit them for more info.
HHC Headhunters, 2-87 Infantry Battalion
The Headhunters give us news of a Family Readiness Group meeting, and a recipe for vegetables cooked on the grill. Check them out for more info.
A spirited group of seniors is using sewing skills to help keep American troops comfortable in the grueling heat and nighttime cold of Afghanistan and Iraq.
So far, the ladies have made almost 80 neck coolers that will be delivered to soldiers deployed with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.
From Facebook
Northern New York Fort Drum AUSA tells us of the Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Commons Wed. May 26th ... Celbrating 25 years of AUSA at Fort Drum and also celebrating the Army's Birthday.
3-71 Cavalry Regiment
We have news of a "Support our Troops event" at Carthage Central High School and a request to answer an Armed Services YMCA Recognition Survey on their Facebook wall. Visit and show your support.
2-30 Infantry Battalion
4th BCT's 2-30 Infantry Battalion gives us links to the post's newspaper, the Ft Polk Guardian, and we also have a link to job opportunities on Fort Polk. Visit them for more info.
HHC Headhunters, 2-87 Infantry Battalion
The Headhunters give us news of a Family Readiness Group meeting, and a recipe for vegetables cooked on the grill. Check them out for more info.
25 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Distance not easy for new father, husband
fort Drum soldier Matthew Hagarman is the focus of a news Story from the Gettysburg Times.
New Deputy Commander named for 10th Mountain Division
Brigadier General Kenneth Dahl will become part of the 10th Mountain Division command tead as a takes the job of deputy commander. The Army Chief of Staff made the announcement Friday.
Soldiers get history lesson on war tactics
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it and no one knows that better than troops of the 10th Mountain Division.
For some soldiers of the 3/71 Cavalry Regiment, the tactics in present day Afghanistan and those in the North Country 250 years ago are not that different. That's why Fort Drum hosted a re-enactor from Fort Stanwix in Rome to conduct a class in the weapons and tactics of the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
Could Fort Drum brigades all be home in 2012?
With soldiers, families and civilian employees, Fort Drum is often considered the biggest city in the North Country. But because there's always a brigade or two serving overseas, it's rare that everyone is home at the same time. But, as our Brian Dwyer reports, that's exactly what we could be looking at sometime in 2012.
Arrests Made in Connection to Kabul Suicide Car Bombing
According to the Associated Press, Afghan authorities have arrested seven people in connection to the May 18 suicide car bombing in Kabul that killed three American colonels, two of them Fort Drum based, a Canadian colonel and six NATO soldiers.
From Facebook
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: 2-22 conducts vital ineventory
1st BCT gives us this story on the actions of Soldiers of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion 22 Infantry Regiment who recently conducted an inventory at Depot 1 in Kabul, Afghanistan. That inventory took more than 100 days complete.
2-22 Infantry mentors Afghan National Army
1st BCT gives us this story on Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 22 Infantry Regiment and their efforts to help in building the Afghan National Army.
Outside the wire
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division's gives us these pictures of their trips outside the wire in Afghanistan.
fort Drum soldier Matthew Hagarman is the focus of a news Story from the Gettysburg Times.
New Deputy Commander named for 10th Mountain Division
Brigadier General Kenneth Dahl will become part of the 10th Mountain Division command tead as a takes the job of deputy commander. The Army Chief of Staff made the announcement Friday.
Soldiers get history lesson on war tactics
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it and no one knows that better than troops of the 10th Mountain Division.
For some soldiers of the 3/71 Cavalry Regiment, the tactics in present day Afghanistan and those in the North Country 250 years ago are not that different. That's why Fort Drum hosted a re-enactor from Fort Stanwix in Rome to conduct a class in the weapons and tactics of the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
Could Fort Drum brigades all be home in 2012?
With soldiers, families and civilian employees, Fort Drum is often considered the biggest city in the North Country. But because there's always a brigade or two serving overseas, it's rare that everyone is home at the same time. But, as our Brian Dwyer reports, that's exactly what we could be looking at sometime in 2012.
Arrests Made in Connection to Kabul Suicide Car Bombing
According to the Associated Press, Afghan authorities have arrested seven people in connection to the May 18 suicide car bombing in Kabul that killed three American colonels, two of them Fort Drum based, a Canadian colonel and six NATO soldiers.
From Facebook
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: 2-22 conducts vital ineventory
1st BCT gives us this story on the actions of Soldiers of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion 22 Infantry Regiment who recently conducted an inventory at Depot 1 in Kabul, Afghanistan. That inventory took more than 100 days complete.
2-22 Infantry mentors Afghan National Army
1st BCT gives us this story on Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 22 Infantry Regiment and their efforts to help in building the Afghan National Army.
Outside the wire
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division's gives us these pictures of their trips outside the wire in Afghanistan.
24 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
U.S. troops, Afghan police storm Taliban stronghold
Article on the actions of Apache Company, 2nd Battalion, 87nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Brigade to help bring security to the people of Afghanistan.
Ingenuity, valor and duct tape: A soldier and his green unit overcome an entrenched enemy in Afghanistan
A telling of the story that won SFC Richard J. Olson his Silver Star in Afganistan.
From Facebook
Supply in the Fight
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division gives us this story about the men and women behind the scenes in Bravo Company, 1Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Sgt. Darius Blackwell, Sgt. Jonathan Rawles, and Pfc. Andullia Pablo are the focus of this story.
Ft Drum MWRThe US Army Recruiter the Recruiter Team will be conducting volunteer recruiter briefings 24-26 May at Ft. Drum. Briefings will be held in the 3rd BCT HQs Conference Room, Bldg 10500 on North Riva Ridge Loop at 1000 and 1330 daily. POC is SFC Stuart Whitman 270-304-9303.
Article on the actions of Apache Company, 2nd Battalion, 87nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Brigade to help bring security to the people of Afghanistan.
Ingenuity, valor and duct tape: A soldier and his green unit overcome an entrenched enemy in Afghanistan
A telling of the story that won SFC Richard J. Olson his Silver Star in Afganistan.
From Facebook
Supply in the Fight
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division gives us this story about the men and women behind the scenes in Bravo Company, 1Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Sgt. Darius Blackwell, Sgt. Jonathan Rawles, and Pfc. Andullia Pablo are the focus of this story.
Ft Drum MWRThe US Army Recruiter the Recruiter Team will be conducting volunteer recruiter briefings 24-26 May at Ft. Drum. Briefings will be held in the 3rd BCT HQs Conference Room, Bldg 10500 on North Riva Ridge Loop at 1000 and 1330 daily. POC is SFC Stuart Whitman 270-304-9303.
23 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Murray veterans preparing memorial
Maj. Gen. James Terry, commander of the Army's 10th Mountain Division, will be leading a dedication ceremony to a new memorial in his hometown area of Murray County, Ga on May 29th.
Hometown hero
SPENCER MAN RECEIVES THE SILVER STAR
Worcester, MA Telegram & Gazette Corp. has article on the award ceremony for Sergeant First Class Richard J. Olson Jr.
Endurance festival slated in Elkhart
Between 20 and 30 soldiers based in Iraq have agreed to do a half-marathon shadow run in conjunction with the inaugural Great Midwest Marathon and Endurance Festival which will be held the last weekend of May in Elkhart, WI.
From Facebook
2nd BN 22nd INF: 1st and 2nd PLT, D-CO
Triple Deuce gives us this picture of 1st and 2nd PLT, D-CO
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - HHC
Eleven photos of HHC, Triple Deuce in action.
2nd BN 22nd INF: 2nd Platoon, C Co Update
We get a picture and some news from 2nd Platoon, C Co Triple Deuce here.
2nd BN 22nd INF: 2nd PLT A CO 2-22IN
The Platoon Sgt, SFC William Dunn, fills us in on what he and his men have been doing recently with this note.
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - Alpha Company
Alpha Company shows the love with some new pictures in their album.
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - Echo Company Deployment
we get a chance to see the people of Echo company in country with this photo album.
Charlie Company
not wanting to be left out, Charlie Co sends photos as well.
Maj. Gen. James Terry, commander of the Army's 10th Mountain Division, will be leading a dedication ceremony to a new memorial in his hometown area of Murray County, Ga on May 29th.
Hometown hero
SPENCER MAN RECEIVES THE SILVER STAR
Worcester, MA Telegram & Gazette Corp. has article on the award ceremony for Sergeant First Class Richard J. Olson Jr.
Endurance festival slated in Elkhart
Between 20 and 30 soldiers based in Iraq have agreed to do a half-marathon shadow run in conjunction with the inaugural Great Midwest Marathon and Endurance Festival which will be held the last weekend of May in Elkhart, WI.
2nd BN 22nd INF: 1st and 2nd PLT, D-CO
Triple Deuce gives us this picture of 1st and 2nd PLT, D-CO
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - HHC
Eleven photos of HHC, Triple Deuce in action.
2nd BN 22nd INF: 2nd Platoon, C Co Update
We get a picture and some news from 2nd Platoon, C Co Triple Deuce here.
2nd BN 22nd INF: 2nd PLT A CO 2-22IN
The Platoon Sgt, SFC William Dunn, fills us in on what he and his men have been doing recently with this note.
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - Alpha Company
Alpha Company shows the love with some new pictures in their album.
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - Echo Company Deployment
we get a chance to see the people of Echo company in country with this photo album.
Charlie Company
not wanting to be left out, Charlie Co sends photos as well.
22 May 2010
10th Mountain division News Roundup
Back in time: 10th Mt. Div. troops to meet Continental 'soldier'
More than 50 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team will be getting a history lesson from a Revolutionary War re-enactor.
Allegheny Currents: Cuba native commands combat brigade
Col. Patrick D. Frank, a 1985 graduate of Cuba Central School, took over command of the unit earlier this spring after it had returned from duty in Afghanistan. Col. Frank took the reins of the brigade from Col. David Haight, who had been assigned to duty at the Pentagon.
From Facebook
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division's Photos - Outside the Wire
We get 16 new photos from the 1st BCT of them doing missions and patrols.
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division's Photos - Warrior Portraits
We also have a new album on the 1st BCT site with 3 pictures of our warriors in action.
Chaplains provide spiritual guidance on Camp Mike Spann 1st BCT also gives us a story By Airman 1st Class Robert Hicks about the Brigade's Chaplains; Maj. Dale Code, Maj. Simon Obeng and Capt. Brian Hargis.
2nd Bn/ 22nd Infantry Regiment
2nd BN 22nd INF tells us about a fishing outing on 29 May that is sponsored by the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society. Great weather and company expected. Contact Ms Rhonda Cyr, your FRG advisor or anyone within the Rear Detachment.
1-71 Cavalry "Ghost" Squadron
There will be a "Chat Session" with the Squadron Commander and Squadron Command Sergeant Major. Visit their facebook page or log onto the vFRG for more information. Rear Detachment Commander.
3-71 Cavalry Regiment "Titans" 10th Mountain Division,FT Drum,NY
We have 5 new photos of Volunteer Of The Month Desiree Evans. Congrats on the honor.
2-30 Infantry Battalion
News on the 2-30IN Ball is announced for everyone who is interested.
TF Spartan Youtube page
The 2/87 Headhunters bring us news of a Youtube channel for TF Spartan.
2/87 Awards April 2010
The 2/87 Headhunters bring us news of a Youtube video from the April awards ceremony for 2/87.
More than 50 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team will be getting a history lesson from a Revolutionary War re-enactor.
Allegheny Currents: Cuba native commands combat brigade
Col. Patrick D. Frank, a 1985 graduate of Cuba Central School, took over command of the unit earlier this spring after it had returned from duty in Afghanistan. Col. Frank took the reins of the brigade from Col. David Haight, who had been assigned to duty at the Pentagon.
From Facebook
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division's Photos - Outside the Wire
We get 16 new photos from the 1st BCT of them doing missions and patrols.
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division's Photos - Warrior Portraits
We also have a new album on the 1st BCT site with 3 pictures of our warriors in action.
Chaplains provide spiritual guidance on Camp Mike Spann 1st BCT also gives us a story By Airman 1st Class Robert Hicks about the Brigade's Chaplains; Maj. Dale Code, Maj. Simon Obeng and Capt. Brian Hargis.
2nd Bn/ 22nd Infantry Regiment
2nd BN 22nd INF tells us about a fishing outing on 29 May that is sponsored by the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society. Great weather and company expected. Contact Ms Rhonda Cyr, your FRG advisor or anyone within the Rear Detachment.
1-71 Cavalry "Ghost" Squadron
There will be a "Chat Session" with the Squadron Commander and Squadron Command Sergeant Major. Visit their facebook page or log onto the vFRG for more information. Rear Detachment Commander.
3-71 Cavalry Regiment "Titans" 10th Mountain Division,FT Drum,NY
We have 5 new photos of Volunteer Of The Month Desiree Evans. Congrats on the honor.
2-30 Infantry Battalion
News on the 2-30IN Ball is announced for everyone who is interested.
TF Spartan Youtube page
The 2/87 Headhunters bring us news of a Youtube channel for TF Spartan.
2/87 Awards April 2010
The 2/87 Headhunters bring us news of a Youtube video from the April awards ceremony for 2/87.
21 May 2010
10th mountain Division News Roundup
I have added to the pages for fallen heroes Lt. Col. Thomas Belkofer and Lt. Col. Paul R. Bartz.
Drum soldier helps poor Afghans
Fort Drum soldier William Seo is the focus of a North Country NPR article.
Pentagon flips on contractor use; insourcing draws GOP ire
Congress looks at the policy to use federal employees instead of private contractors for jobs at Military bases like Fort Drum.
Governor Paterson Directs Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff
"I join with all New Yorkers in expressing our sympathy to the family and friends and fellow soldiers of Lt. Col. Thomas Belkofer and Lt. Col. Paul Bartz," Governor Paterson said. "These officers served their country with distinction. We join the Fort Drum community in mourning their loss but we will honor their service to our nation."
From Facebook
2nd BCT "Commando Update"
Today we have the Commando Update from 2nd BCT in Iraq.
The official uncasing of the 1-87 IN Colors at FOB Kunduz.
1/87 uploaded some video from the official uncasing of the unit colors.
This is a ceremony marking the official arrival of a unit, usually done either on deployment or when the entire unit has returned to their home station.
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum FMWR announces that Mountainfest will be held at Fort Drum’s Division Hill on July 1. Opens at 11:00 am and is open to the public.
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - May 20th 2010
1/87 gives us 25 new photos of the unit on deployment.
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - Echo Company Deployment
Triple Deuce also gives us some pictures from Echo Company today.
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - 3rd PLT, Bravo Company
And not to be outdone, my old platoon gives us 25 photos of the unit in action, training the Afghans to provide security for their country.
Photos from 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery
and due to my missing this for a couple days, we have photos from 3/6 Field Artillery that were posted on 17 May.
Drum soldier helps poor Afghans
Fort Drum soldier William Seo is the focus of a North Country NPR article.
Pentagon flips on contractor use; insourcing draws GOP ire
Congress looks at the policy to use federal employees instead of private contractors for jobs at Military bases like Fort Drum.
Governor Paterson Directs Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff
"I join with all New Yorkers in expressing our sympathy to the family and friends and fellow soldiers of Lt. Col. Thomas Belkofer and Lt. Col. Paul Bartz," Governor Paterson said. "These officers served their country with distinction. We join the Fort Drum community in mourning their loss but we will honor their service to our nation."
From Facebook
2nd BCT "Commando Update"
Today we have the Commando Update from 2nd BCT in Iraq.
The official uncasing of the 1-87 IN Colors at FOB Kunduz.
1/87 uploaded some video from the official uncasing of the unit colors.
This is a ceremony marking the official arrival of a unit, usually done either on deployment or when the entire unit has returned to their home station.
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum FMWR announces that Mountainfest will be held at Fort Drum’s Division Hill on July 1. Opens at 11:00 am and is open to the public.
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - May 20th 2010
1/87 gives us 25 new photos of the unit on deployment.
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - Echo Company Deployment
Triple Deuce also gives us some pictures from Echo Company today.
2nd BN 22nd INF's Photos - 3rd PLT, Bravo Company
And not to be outdone, my old platoon gives us 25 photos of the unit in action, training the Afghans to provide security for their country.
Photos from 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery
and due to my missing this for a couple days, we have photos from 3/6 Field Artillery that were posted on 17 May.
20 May 2010
Lt. Col. Thomas P. Belkofer
Via Fort Drum Press Release
Two 10th Mountain Division Soldiers were killed when a suicide vehicle-born improvised explosive device exploded near their convoy in Kabul Tuesday, May 18.
One was Lt. Col. Thomas P. Belkofer, 44, of Ohio.
Lt. Col. Belkofer wwas part of a team from the 10th Mountain Division headquarters to conduct key leader training and set the conditions for the 10th Mountain Division headquarters' deployment to Afghanistan later this year.
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Lt. Col. Belkofer served as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-8 (Comptroller) with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). Belkofer has one previous deployment to Afghanistan from January 2005 to February 2006. He arrived to Fort Drum July 2009.
Lt. Col. Belkofer is survived by his wife and two children.
Lt. Col. Belkofer's awards and decorations include the Bronze Start Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Air Assault Badge, and Parachutist Badge.
"This is a heartbreaking loss for the 10th Mountain Division and the
entire Fort Drum community. Our thoughts and prayers are with their
families," said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, 10th Mountain Division
Deputy Commanding General for Operations.
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Two 10th Mountain Division Soldiers were killed when a suicide vehicle-born improvised explosive device exploded near their convoy in Kabul Tuesday, May 18.
One was Lt. Col. Thomas P. Belkofer, 44, of Ohio.
Lt. Col. Belkofer wwas part of a team from the 10th Mountain Division headquarters to conduct key leader training and set the conditions for the 10th Mountain Division headquarters' deployment to Afghanistan later this year.
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Lt. Col. Belkofer served as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-8 (Comptroller) with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). Belkofer has one previous deployment to Afghanistan from January 2005 to February 2006. He arrived to Fort Drum July 2009.
Lt. Col. Belkofer is survived by his wife and two children.
Lt. Col. Belkofer's awards and decorations include the Bronze Start Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Air Assault Badge, and Parachutist Badge.
"This is a heartbreaking loss for the 10th Mountain Division and the
entire Fort Drum community. Our thoughts and prayers are with their
families," said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, 10th Mountain Division
Deputy Commanding General for Operations.
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Lt. Col. Paul R. Bartz
Two 10th Mountain Division Soldiers were killed when a suicide vehicle-born improvised explosive device exploded near their convoy in Kabul Tuesday, May 18.
One was Lt. Col. Paul R. Bartz, 43, of Wisconsin.
Lt. Col. Bartz was part of a team from the 10th Mountain Division headquarters to conduct key leader training and set the conditions for the 10th Mountain Division headquarters' deployment to Afghanistan later this year.
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Lt. Col. Bartz served as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1 (Personnel) with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). Bartz arrived to Fort Drum June 2009.
Lt. Col. Bartz is survived by his wife and son.
Lt. Col. Bartz' awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.
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"This is a heartbreaking loss for the 10th Mountain Division and the
entire Fort Drum community. Our thoughts and prayers are with their
families," said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, 10th Mountain Division
Deputy Commanding General for Operations.
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Wis. Army Officer Killed In Afghanistan Remembered
Waterloo native killed in Afghanistan
Waterloo Mourns Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
One was Lt. Col. Paul R. Bartz, 43, of Wisconsin.
Lt. Col. Bartz was part of a team from the 10th Mountain Division headquarters to conduct key leader training and set the conditions for the 10th Mountain Division headquarters' deployment to Afghanistan later this year.
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Lt. Col. Bartz served as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1 (Personnel) with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). Bartz arrived to Fort Drum June 2009.
Lt. Col. Bartz is survived by his wife and son.
Lt. Col. Bartz' awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.
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"This is a heartbreaking loss for the 10th Mountain Division and the
entire Fort Drum community. Our thoughts and prayers are with their
families," said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, 10th Mountain Division
Deputy Commanding General for Operations.
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Waterloo native killed in Afghanistan
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House panel OKs $234.7m in Fort Drum projects
A congressional committee Wednesday approved $234.7 million in construction projects for Fort Drum, rubber-stamping the Obama administration's annual budget request and adding a project requested by Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh.
Owens proposes joint training center in Northeast
Fort Drum could become to a regional military training center for the Northeast, if a measure proposed by Rep. William L. Owens becomes law.
Home >Fort Carson soldier cited for preventing a suicide
Spc. Albert Godding receives Meritorious Service Medal for preventing a buddy's suicide in Iraq while assigned to 10th Mountain Division.
Zeroing in to fix Afghan marksmanship
The United States Army Marksmanship Unit, in conjunction with Soldiers from 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, N.Y., and U.S. Army contractor MPRI, are working to improve marksmanship on all levels, from basic trainees to NCOs and officers attending combat training.
Fort Drum Soldiers Reflect on Deployment
Before leaving for a year in Afghanistan, soldiers from the First Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, N.Y., reflected on their fears about deploying.
A congressional committee Wednesday approved $234.7 million in construction projects for Fort Drum, rubber-stamping the Obama administration's annual budget request and adding a project requested by Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh.
Owens proposes joint training center in Northeast
Fort Drum could become to a regional military training center for the Northeast, if a measure proposed by Rep. William L. Owens becomes law.
Home >Fort Carson soldier cited for preventing a suicide
Spc. Albert Godding receives Meritorious Service Medal for preventing a buddy's suicide in Iraq while assigned to 10th Mountain Division.
Zeroing in to fix Afghan marksmanship
The United States Army Marksmanship Unit, in conjunction with Soldiers from 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, N.Y., and U.S. Army contractor MPRI, are working to improve marksmanship on all levels, from basic trainees to NCOs and officers attending combat training.
Fort Drum Soldiers Reflect on Deployment
Before leaving for a year in Afghanistan, soldiers from the First Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, N.Y., reflected on their fears about deploying.
19 May 2010
10th Mountain Division Facebook Pages
| 1st Brigade Combat Team 1-87 Infantry Bn 2-22 Infantry Bn 1-71 Cavalry Sqn 3-6 Field Artillery (Strike) 10th Brigade Support Bn 1st Brigade Special Troops Bn | 2nd Brigade Combat Team 2-14 Infantry Bn 4-31 Infantry Bn 1-89 Cavalry RSTA 2-15 Field Artillery (STRIKE) 210th Brigade Support Bn 2d Brigade Special Troops Bn |
| 3rd Brigade Combat Team 1-32 Infantry Bn 2-87 Infantry Bn 3-71 Cavalry (SQN) 4-25 Field Artillery (STRIKE) 710th Brigade Support Bn 3d Brigade Special Troops Bn | 4th Brigade Combat Team (Ft. Polk) 2-4 Infantry Bn 2-30 Infantry Bn 3-89 Cavalry (RSTA) 5-25 Field Artillery (STRIKE) 94th Brigade Support Bn 4th Brigade Special Troops Bn |
| 10th Aviation Brigade 3-10 GSAB 6-6 Cavalry 2-10 Aviation Regiment 277th Aviation Support Battalion | 10th Sustainment Brigade Brigade Special Troops Bn 548th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion 91st Military Police Bn 511th MP Company 7th Engineering Battalion 95th & 520th Engineer Detachment |
Ft Drum, NY Currently has 2,257 members (19 May 2010)
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum FMWR
10th Mountain Div. (Light Infantry) Veterans
Association of the 10th Mountain Division
Northern New York Fort Drum AUSA
If I have missed any, please leave a comment on this article with a link to that specific Facebook page. Thank you very much.
Fort Drum soldier creates organization to help Afghan people
Fort Drum medic William Seo says his first trip to Afghanistan was eye opening. Horrific conditions. People with nothing. A sight he says he couldn't bear.
"One old gentleman, old man, walked three days barefoot to get a sore on his toe checked," Seo said. "We treated him, but sent him back barefoot. That really hurt."
Joint Security Station Zafaraniya transferred to Iraqi Federal Police
Joint Security Station (JSS) Zafaraniya was transferred to the 1st Brigade, 1st Iraqi Federal Police Division Monday from soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
“They already have plans on how they are to conduct [security operations at JSS Zafaraniya], how they are going to guard it,” said 1st Sergeant Patrick Murray of Mauston, Wisconsin, battery first sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2-15 FA. “I think they will do well.”
A Numbers Game
NY Times column by First Lt. Mark Larson, who is serving with the 10th Mountain Division in Kabul and blogs at www.handfulofdust.net.
Face of Defense: Buddy’s Concern Saves Soldier’s Life
Spc. Albert Godding receives Meritorious Service Medal for actions in Iraq while with 5th Battalion, 25th Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
Fort Drum bomb squad detonates shell in Owasco
Ft Drum based 760th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team assists Onondaga County bomb squad with disposing of a a World War II-era Navy shell.
Fort Drum's 1st Brigade one of first to deploy without stop-loss
Since the days of the military draft, branches of the Armed Forces have been all volunteer. But some military policies have taken away some of that freedom. One in particular, stop-loss, led to some soldiers being forced to serve an extra year or more. But as our Brian Dwyer reports, that program is no more and Fort Drum officials say they're glad it's over.
From Facebook
1st and 2nd PLT, D Company, 2/22 Inf
We have a note about what 1st and 2nd Platoons D Company, 2/22 Inf, have been doing, as well as a group photo for the loved ones at home to see their deployed family members.
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18 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Afghanistan: Challenges at Combat Outposts
Spc. Joseph Wagner and Spc. Daniel Booles of Delta Company, 2-22 Infantry, 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division are the focus of this story on some of the challenges soldiers are facing in Afghanistan.
Students recognized at 11th Annual MAC Honors Recognition Dinner
10th Mountain Division soldier, First Lieutenant Ryan Feeney, was the speaker at the Marcellus Academic Club (MAC) Honors Recognition Dinner in in Marcellus NY.
Fort Drum AUSA Dinner to Celebrate 25 Years
The Northern New York – Fort Drum Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) will host the Annual Meeting and Dinner celebrating 25 years of AUSA on May 26th, 2010.
From Facebook.
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - D Co.
There are 5 new photos in the Delta Company photo album.
OPERATION “TO THE TOP”
OPERATION “TO THE TOP”, a wellness program provided by this Battalion in support of the unit and our families. Beginning 12 May 2010, individuals with deployed family member’s, may begin tracking the miles of physical activity accumulated each day. From beginning the program will have until 1 May 2011 to meet the mileage goals.
Spc. Joseph Wagner and Spc. Daniel Booles of Delta Company, 2-22 Infantry, 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division are the focus of this story on some of the challenges soldiers are facing in Afghanistan.
Students recognized at 11th Annual MAC Honors Recognition Dinner
10th Mountain Division soldier, First Lieutenant Ryan Feeney, was the speaker at the Marcellus Academic Club (MAC) Honors Recognition Dinner in in Marcellus NY.
Fort Drum AUSA Dinner to Celebrate 25 Years
The Northern New York – Fort Drum Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) will host the Annual Meeting and Dinner celebrating 25 years of AUSA on May 26th, 2010.
From Facebook.
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - D Co.
There are 5 new photos in the Delta Company photo album.
OPERATION “TO THE TOP”
OPERATION “TO THE TOP”, a wellness program provided by this Battalion in support of the unit and our families. Beginning 12 May 2010, individuals with deployed family member’s, may begin tracking the miles of physical activity accumulated each day. From beginning the program will have until 1 May 2011 to meet the mileage goals.
17 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Your Hometown: The lost villages of Fort Drum
With more than 34,000 soldiers, family members and civilian employees, many say Fort Drum is truly the biggest city in the North Country, but Fort Drum wasn't always there. In fact, before Drum was ever thought of, the area was full of communities just like ours. In order for the installation to become what it is, those communities had to be taken over and families were forced out of their homes. In this edition of "Your Hometown", our Brian Dwyer takes a look back at those communities, communities now known as the lost villages.
New XM25 and M240 due to hit war zones soon
Sgt. 1st Class Lang Guereckis, and Sgt. Christopher Shupe, of 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, are quoted in this story about new weapons that are due to be fielded soon by the Army.
Weekend Video: The Big Parade
WWNY TV video on the Watertown Armed Forces Day Parade which included units from the 10th Mountain Division.
Learning About Chinooks and Apaches
CW2 Jon Thilges from Task Force 3-10 and CW2 Matt Rood from Task Force 6-6 explain the duties and workings of Chinook and Apache helicopters in this WWNY TV video.
Ten Hut! TV Dinner at the Fort Drum Commissary
Chef Chris Manning gives us food tips from the Ft Drum Commissary in this video clip.
514th Maintenance returns from Iraq
Ft Drum Mountaineer newspaper coverage of the 514th Maintenance Co's welcome home ceremony.
Regional Support Team - South, Kandahar Afghanistan
B Co, 2/22 Infantry's Area of operations, you will see the men and women of Triple Duce in action here.
With more than 34,000 soldiers, family members and civilian employees, many say Fort Drum is truly the biggest city in the North Country, but Fort Drum wasn't always there. In fact, before Drum was ever thought of, the area was full of communities just like ours. In order for the installation to become what it is, those communities had to be taken over and families were forced out of their homes. In this edition of "Your Hometown", our Brian Dwyer takes a look back at those communities, communities now known as the lost villages.
New XM25 and M240 due to hit war zones soon
Sgt. 1st Class Lang Guereckis, and Sgt. Christopher Shupe, of 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, are quoted in this story about new weapons that are due to be fielded soon by the Army.
Weekend Video: The Big Parade
WWNY TV video on the Watertown Armed Forces Day Parade which included units from the 10th Mountain Division.
Learning About Chinooks and Apaches
CW2 Jon Thilges from Task Force 3-10 and CW2 Matt Rood from Task Force 6-6 explain the duties and workings of Chinook and Apache helicopters in this WWNY TV video.
Ten Hut! TV Dinner at the Fort Drum Commissary
Chef Chris Manning gives us food tips from the Ft Drum Commissary in this video clip.
514th Maintenance returns from Iraq
Ft Drum Mountaineer newspaper coverage of the 514th Maintenance Co's welcome home ceremony.
Regional Support Team - South, Kandahar Afghanistan
B Co, 2/22 Infantry's Area of operations, you will see the men and women of Triple Duce in action here.
16 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Dehdadi II Readies for New Troops
Spec. Cynthia S. Teears Van Cleve
1st Brigade Combat Team Journalist tells us of a a small coalition camp named Dehdadi II that is being built to help house the troops in Afghanistan.
Spec. Cynthia S. Teears Van Cleve
1st Brigade Combat Team Journalist tells us of a a small coalition camp named Dehdadi II that is being built to help house the troops in Afghanistan.
15 May 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Afghan Army Unit Removes IEDs on Its Own
Engineers from 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Brigade Special Troop Battalion recently certified 209th Corps Route Clearing Company as ready to conduct mission in their area to remove IEDs that threatened local civilians and soldiers.
Sherpa's Receive Combat Patches
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team's 10th Brigade Support Battalion gathered April 23, for a special occasion – receiving their 10th Mountain Division former wartime service patches.
And From Facebook.
Females Train to be ANA Officers.
Spc. Blair Neelands tells us about the training of Afghan women to serve as officers in their military.
Five Fronts in the War in Afghanistan
1/87 Infantry's facebook page leads us to this story about the war in Afghanistan, and First Lt. Kyle Brown, 1-87 Infantry is quoted on the article.
Engineers from 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Brigade Special Troop Battalion recently certified 209th Corps Route Clearing Company as ready to conduct mission in their area to remove IEDs that threatened local civilians and soldiers.
Sherpa's Receive Combat Patches
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team's 10th Brigade Support Battalion gathered April 23, for a special occasion – receiving their 10th Mountain Division former wartime service patches.
And From Facebook.
Females Train to be ANA Officers.
Spc. Blair Neelands tells us about the training of Afghan women to serve as officers in their military.
Five Fronts in the War in Afghanistan
1/87 Infantry's facebook page leads us to this story about the war in Afghanistan, and First Lt. Kyle Brown, 1-87 Infantry is quoted on the article.
14 May 2010
10th Mountain division News Roundup
Showing Appreciation to our Armed Forces
Colonel Erik C. Peterson, Chief of Staff of the 10th Mountain Division, spoke at The Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber Annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon Wednesday afternoon which was held at the Best Western Carriage House on Washington Street.
ROTC To Commission 15 Cadets
The Army Reserve Officers Training Corp (R.O.T.C.) program at Canisius College will commission 15 cadets as second lieutenants during its R.O.T.C. Commissioning Ceremony on Friday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
One of those who will be commissioned is Austin D. Roberts, a political science major. He is to be assigned to the infantry division in Fort Drum, NY.
Photos and news from Facebook
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - C Co
1/87 Infantry posted 13 photos of Charlie company in action.
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - S4 Shop photos
We also get from them 14 photos of the Bn S-4 shop working hard.
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - From the Chaplin
The 1/87 Chaplain gives us a handful of photos to comment on as well.
For our loved ones deployed
Triple Deuce gives us a Baker's Dozen of well wishes from the home front for the unit.
D Co FRG Meeting
1/87 also gives of photos from the D Co FRG Meeting.
Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony
The FRG Advisors and FRG Leaders were recognized May 5, 2010 for all their hardwork and support. Well done ladies!
Colonel Erik C. Peterson, Chief of Staff of the 10th Mountain Division, spoke at The Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber Annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon Wednesday afternoon which was held at the Best Western Carriage House on Washington Street.
ROTC To Commission 15 Cadets
The Army Reserve Officers Training Corp (R.O.T.C.) program at Canisius College will commission 15 cadets as second lieutenants during its R.O.T.C. Commissioning Ceremony on Friday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
One of those who will be commissioned is Austin D. Roberts, a political science major. He is to be assigned to the infantry division in Fort Drum, NY.
Photos and news from Facebook
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - C Co
1/87 Infantry posted 13 photos of Charlie company in action.
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - S4 Shop photos
We also get from them 14 photos of the Bn S-4 shop working hard.
1-87 IN/1BCT/10MTN DIV's Photos - From the Chaplin
The 1/87 Chaplain gives us a handful of photos to comment on as well.
For our loved ones deployed
Triple Deuce gives us a Baker's Dozen of well wishes from the home front for the unit.
D Co FRG Meeting
1/87 also gives of photos from the D Co FRG Meeting.
Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony
The FRG Advisors and FRG Leaders were recognized May 5, 2010 for all their hardwork and support. Well done ladies!
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