Community welcomes home 10th Mountain soldier, Spc Joshua Evan Levine After a deployment to Afghanistan.
Salmon Run Mall designates Sunday, September 19 from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. as ‘Fort Drum Appreciation Day’.
We send them out with warm wishes and heartfelt prayers for their quick return.Afghanistan-bound 10th Mountain Soldiers Prepare to Deploy.
When the war comes homeLife for several 10th Mountain soldiers after their deployment captured in photographs.
Two Local Soldiers Honored with a Memorial Highway as community names bridge for fallen soldiers Sgt. Justin A. Scott and Staff Sgt. Nicholas R. Carnes.
Scott was a member of the 10th Mountain Division based at Fort Drum, N.Y.
Carnes was a member of the 2nd Battalion , 138th Field Artillery Regiment, Kentucky National Guard in Carrollton, Ky.
Ft Polk Special Reaction Team students set sights on shooting success.
10th Mountain Division soldier Sgt. Brandon McGuire is part of the History Channel’s program “Sniper: The Deadliest Mission.”
16 September 2010
13 September 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Fort Polk soldier Jayme Johnson earns top enlisted soldier’s rank.
Garrison Chaplain Col. Lee Dudleyis has 'fundamental' mission
An interview with the post Chaplain.
Garrison Chaplain Col. Lee Dudleyis has 'fundamental' mission
An interview with the post Chaplain.
12 September 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
The 2nd Battalion of the 30th Infantry Regiment, 10th mountain Division are focus of story "For Men Going to War, Thoughts of 9/11 and One Last 'Date Night'"
Bagram servicemembers, civilians run in honor of 9/11 and story quotesSgt. Jason Carter, an infantryman with the 187th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, NY.
Rappelling To The Rescueas seventeen U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents trained at Fort Drum.
Bagram servicemembers, civilians run in honor of 9/11 and story quotesSgt. Jason Carter, an infantryman with the 187th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, NY.
Rappelling To The Rescueas seventeen U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents trained at Fort Drum.
11 September 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
We hear about the 1st BSTB Helps Break Ground at Local School in Dehdadi from War on Terror News
10th Mountain soldiers among those getting New Uniforms for Soldiers Deploying to Afghanistan
Welcome Col. Noel Nicolle as Drum gets new garrison commander
Col Nicolle tells us 'THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR' during interview
Veteran recalls attack at Pentagon during Fort Polk ceremony
10th Mountain soldiers among those getting New Uniforms for Soldiers Deploying to Afghanistan
Welcome Col. Noel Nicolle as Drum gets new garrison commander
Col Nicolle tells us 'THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR' during interview
Veteran recalls attack at Pentagon during Fort Polk ceremony
09 September 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
A Co, 2/22 helps train Afghan Army Kandaks to Deploy from Kabul with Fully Trained Mortar Teams.
Leaders remain confident in Fort Polk growth
Leaders remain confident in Fort Polk growth
06 September 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
The Contracted gate guards at Drum? Now they Department of the Army employees
Congratulations to 10th Mountain Division soldierSSGWO1 Kyle J. Balonek on his graduation from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
10th Mountain division soldiers Kim McCray and Ray LaFlame met with Shirley Hosler of Saranac Lake, who collected items to send to them overseas.
Congratulations to 10th Mountain Division soldier
10th Mountain division soldiers Kim McCray and Ray LaFlame met with Shirley Hosler of Saranac Lake, who collected items to send to them overseas.
01 September 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Army Pfc. Brian Wolverton was honored with a granite memorial with the young soldier's name was unveiled following a ceremony led by U.S. Army and Oak Park Unified School District officials.
The United States Army Band at Fort Drum will perform a concert in the Plowe Park Gazebo, Main Street, Dolgeville, on Sunday, Sept. 12, beginning at 2 p.m.
The United States Army Band at Fort Drum will perform a concert in the Plowe Park Gazebo, Main Street, Dolgeville, on Sunday, Sept. 12, beginning at 2 p.m.
Press Release- Fort Drum Garrison Change of Command Ceremony
Fort Drum Garrison Change of Command Ceremony
FORT DRUM, NY – U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Drum will conduct a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 9, at Sexton Field.
Colonel Noel Nicolle will assume command from Colonel Kenneth Riddle.
Col. Riddle has led the Fort Drum Garrison since April 2008. His next duty assignment will be as the leader of plans and operations (J3) for Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF)-10, 10th Mountain Division, in Regional Command-South Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom. He will deploy with the Headquarters this fall.
Col. Nicolle’s last duty assignment was Fort Sill, Oklahoma, were he served as Director of Training and Doctrine Development of the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence.
Media interested in covering the Change of Command ceremony should be at the Media Operations Center on RT 26 no later than 9:30 a.m, Thursday, September 9.
Media with inquiries regarding this advisory should contact Kae Young, Fort Drum Media Relations Officer, 772-5463, kae.young@us.army.mil.
FORT DRUM, NY – U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Drum will conduct a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 9, at Sexton Field.
Colonel Noel Nicolle will assume command from Colonel Kenneth Riddle.
Col. Riddle has led the Fort Drum Garrison since April 2008. His next duty assignment will be as the leader of plans and operations (J3) for Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF)-10, 10th Mountain Division, in Regional Command-South Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom. He will deploy with the Headquarters this fall.
Col. Nicolle’s last duty assignment was Fort Sill, Oklahoma, were he served as Director of Training and Doctrine Development of the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence.
Media interested in covering the Change of Command ceremony should be at the Media Operations Center on RT 26 no later than 9:30 a.m, Thursday, September 9.
Media with inquiries regarding this advisory should contact Kae Young, Fort Drum Media Relations Officer, 772-5463, kae.young@us.army.mil.
31 August 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
As so that we can have the connector road from I-81 to Fort Drum, Goulds Corners Road use detoured for construction and is expected to reopen late next summer.
Fort Drum will be hosting a Military retiree benefits event on Sept. 11.
Eighty sevenFort Drum soldiers to run in marathon on Sept. 26.
Fort Drum will be hosting a Military retiree benefits event on Sept. 11.
Eighty sevenFort Drum soldiers to run in marathon on Sept. 26.
30 August 2010
29 August 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
NY Senator Gillibrand talks to Drum troops.
10th Mountain Division soldier, Army Spc. Christopher Waugh, was welcomed home after a 10 month deployment.
The 10th Mountain's 4/25 FA shows how Artillery thrives on adrenaline, precision
Sgt. Earl Kelleher, aWounded Warrior Serves as Mentor to Local Boy Scouts
10th Mountain Division soldier, Army Spc. Christopher Waugh, was welcomed home after a 10 month deployment.
The 10th Mountain's 4/25 FA shows how Artillery thrives on adrenaline, precision
Sgt. Earl Kelleher, aWounded Warrior Serves as Mentor to Local Boy Scouts
26 August 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, which is stationed at Fort Polk is scheduled to deploy in Sept., Oct.
Former 10th Mountain soldier, Kenitay Salyers, Receives Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Sept 2004.
A proposed law would allow someone on post to say "Have a beer, soldier" to a servicemember under the age of 21.
The post's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is using Facebook to allow Drum soldiers and families to get out and enjoy local activities.
Emergency Preparedness Kit event is Saturday, Aug. 28, at Fort Polk
Former member of 2nd of the 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division Rico Roman makes U.S. paralympics sled hockey team.
Former 10th Mountain soldier, Kenitay Salyers, Receives Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Sept 2004.
A proposed law would allow someone on post to say "Have a beer, soldier" to a servicemember under the age of 21.
The post's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is using Facebook to allow Drum soldiers and families to get out and enjoy local activities.
Emergency Preparedness Kit event is Saturday, Aug. 28, at Fort Polk
Former member of 2nd of the 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division Rico Roman makes U.S. paralympics sled hockey team.
25 August 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
Reminding us that winning the hearts and minds of the Afghans is just as important as beating the Taliban, 10th Mountain troops atCamp Spann troops restore water to Afghan community.
No place like home as 10th Mountain division soldier, Spec. William Moss spends time at home while on leave for two weeks before returning to Fort Drum, N.Y.
No place like home as 10th Mountain division soldier, Spec. William Moss spends time at home while on leave for two weeks before returning to Fort Drum, N.Y.
24 August 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
10th Mountain soldiers from the 1st Brigade Special Troop Battalion help Afghan National Police Train in Airport Security.
Expanding counter-insurgency in Taliban stronghold Canada's focus this fallas the Canadian Army partners with the 10th Mountain's 1-71 Cav in Afghanistan.
Corps of Engineers looks below the Earth's surface for green energy as new buldings are completed at Fort Drum.
Expanding counter-insurgency in Taliban stronghold Canada's focus this fallas the Canadian Army partners with the 10th Mountain's 1-71 Cav in Afghanistan.
Corps of Engineers looks below the Earth's surface for green energy as new buldings are completed at Fort Drum.
23 August 2010
SITREP: August 23rd
BloodSpite with another round of Ft Drum news!
Ferrellgas to host fundraiser for United Service Organization Fort Drum
Mountain Community Homes received the 2010 Private Sector Project of the Year award from the Association of Defense Communities
Steamboat reunion honors 10th Mountain Division Veterans of World War II who gather for the event
A large crowd enjoys the Army’s 10th Mountain Division Band followed by fireworks in Sherrill Saturday night.
Ferrellgas to host fundraiser for United Service Organization Fort Drum
Mountain Community Homes received the 2010 Private Sector Project of the Year award from the Association of Defense Communities
Steamboat reunion honors 10th Mountain Division Veterans of World War II who gather for the event
A large crowd enjoys the Army’s 10th Mountain Division Band followed by fireworks in Sherrill Saturday night.
20 August 2010
SITREP: August 20th
BloodSpite here once again giving the latest Round up on Ft Drum and 10th Mountain News!
As the men and women of First Battalion, 87th Infantry deployed, planeload after planeload, to Afghanistan this year, there was an unspoken question in the air: Who among them wouldn’t make it home? Sadly the question was answered: Specialist Brian Anderson, a 24-year-old from Broadway, a small town in Virginia
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee was joined by federal, state and local officials in the Jefferson County today to mark the beginning of a $55.6 million highway project that will link Interstate 81 and the Main Gate of Fort Drum. This project will improve traffic mobility along the Route 11 corridor and will give an economic boost to the entire Fort Drum area.
"What do the Greek, Mongolian, Latvian and British Armies have in common? They’ve all been in Afghanistan before: the Greeks under Alexander; the Mongols under Genghis Khan; the Latvians as part of the Soviet Union; and the British more than a few times. They are also current members of the International Security Assistance Force, and contribute troops to the coalition mission in Afghanistan" First Lt. Mark Larson is serving with the 10th Mountain Division in Kabul and has written blogs at www.handfulofdust.net has a article featured by the New York Times
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter was fielded July 30 by the U.S. Army’s B Company, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. The 10th Mountain Division is the sixth Army unit to be trained and equipped with the aircraft.
As the men and women of First Battalion, 87th Infantry deployed, planeload after planeload, to Afghanistan this year, there was an unspoken question in the air: Who among them wouldn’t make it home? Sadly the question was answered: Specialist Brian Anderson, a 24-year-old from Broadway, a small town in Virginia
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee was joined by federal, state and local officials in the Jefferson County today to mark the beginning of a $55.6 million highway project that will link Interstate 81 and the Main Gate of Fort Drum. This project will improve traffic mobility along the Route 11 corridor and will give an economic boost to the entire Fort Drum area.
"What do the Greek, Mongolian, Latvian and British Armies have in common? They’ve all been in Afghanistan before: the Greeks under Alexander; the Mongols under Genghis Khan; the Latvians as part of the Soviet Union; and the British more than a few times. They are also current members of the International Security Assistance Force, and contribute troops to the coalition mission in Afghanistan" First Lt. Mark Larson is serving with the 10th Mountain Division in Kabul and has written blogs at www.handfulofdust.net has a article featured by the New York Times
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter was fielded July 30 by the U.S. Army’s B Company, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. The 10th Mountain Division is the sixth Army unit to be trained and equipped with the aircraft.
19 August 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
First Lt. Mark Larson of the 10th Mountain Division tells us about Our Lesser-Known Allies in Afghanistan.
The Association of Defense Communities recognized Actus Lend Lease and the US Army by announcing that Mountain Community Homes Wins Private Sector Project of the Year.
The Association of Defense Communities recognized Actus Lend Lease and the US Army by announcing that Mountain Community Homes Wins Private Sector Project of the Year.
18 August 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
We hear about how the 10th Mountain Division’s 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment usesAir Resupply Mitigates Convoy Risk.
A Soldier Lost, and Remembered courtesy of the NY Times.
Members belong to D Company, 2-30th Infantry, 4th Brigade/10th Mountain Division win Brothers in Arms softball tourney.
The Watertown Daily Times has a story about how some Soldiers' fishing trips are about camaraderie and fish.
A Soldier Lost, and Remembered courtesy of the NY Times.
Members belong to D Company, 2-30th Infantry, 4th Brigade/10th Mountain Division win Brothers in Arms softball tourney.
The Watertown Daily Times has a story about how some Soldiers' fishing trips are about camaraderie and fish.
17 August 2010
SITREP: August 17th
Stand at ease!
New York National Guard's 69th Infantry Regiment undergoes training at Ft Drum
Ft. Drum Soldiers combat stress and deployments with fishing
Medics push it to the limit to receive the Expert Field Medical Badge
1-71 Scout platoon watches their step in the mountains of Afghanistan
The 10th Mountain, surrounded by civilian hostiles, keeps their heads though sometimes its hard.
NPR radio tells us how Fort Drum troops test trust with Afghan police.
Ft drum soldier Sgt. Adam Woodford earns Top Gun award after 3rd tour of duty.
1-71 Cavalry's Brooklyn-born Army Lt. Col. John Paganini training Afghan National Police to fight Taliban.
During EFMB training at Fort Drum, Medics advance skills, character.
The NY Daily News tells us about 1-71 Cavalry and how they patrol in Afghanistan.
New York National Guard's 69th Infantry Regiment undergoes training at Ft Drum
Ft. Drum Soldiers combat stress and deployments with fishing
Medics push it to the limit to receive the Expert Field Medical Badge
1-71 Scout platoon watches their step in the mountains of Afghanistan
The 10th Mountain, surrounded by civilian hostiles, keeps their heads though sometimes its hard.
NPR radio tells us how Fort Drum troops test trust with Afghan police.
Ft drum soldier Sgt. Adam Woodford earns Top Gun award after 3rd tour of duty.
1-71 Cavalry's Brooklyn-born Army Lt. Col. John Paganini training Afghan National Police to fight Taliban.
During EFMB training at Fort Drum, Medics advance skills, character.
The NY Daily News tells us about 1-71 Cavalry and how they patrol in Afghanistan.
14 August 2010
10th Mountain Division News Roundup
New garrison commander to lead Drum as of Sept. 9
The post will be getting a new garrison commander Sept. 9.
Col. Noel T. Nicolle will replace Col. Kenneth H. Riddle as the 10th Mountain Division's garrison commander at a Sexton Field ceremony.
Engagement Team Making Significant Contributions in Afghanistan
A four Soldier Human Intelligence Collection Team, operating in northern Afghanistan in support of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, is making significant contributions to securing and rebuilding northern Afghanistan.
“Upon arrival to the area, locals were very hesitant to speak with us,” said HCT leader Sgt. Kristin Barnett. “Over the past couple months this has changed drastically.”
New flag flies at Little Falls veterans memorial
The American flag that had flown over the memorial was presented to David Carpineti to present to his son, Sgt. William Carpineti, who is stationed at Fort Drum. William Carpineti, a 2001 graduate of Little Falls High School who has served two tours of duty in Iraq, raised the flag last Saturday.
Media Invited to Visit Buffalo Army National Guard Unit Training at Fort Drum
The New York Army National Guard is inviting news media to visit Fort Drum on August 18 to see members of the 105th Military Police Company from Buffalo and Rochester conducting Annual Training.The 105th was one of the first New York Army National Guard units to deploy to Iraq; serving there in 2003 during the invasion.
Touch-a-Truck slated Saturday
BIG RIGS IN EVANS MILLS: Family Counseling, USO Fort Drum to share proceeds from event
United Service Organization Fort Drum and Family Counseling Service of Northern New York have teamed up for a fundraiser to benefit the civilian and military communities here.
AFG Community Celebrates Completed Projects in Dehdadi
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs
Story by Spc. Cynthia Teears Van Cleve
DEHDADI DISTRICT, Afghanistan -- The Dehdadi District community celebrated the completion of several projects, Aug. 7, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Sharabad Clinic in Sharabad Village, Afghanistan.
Emam Construction-Rehabilitation Organization Construction Company employees worked alongside Soldiers of Red Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, to complete several well improvements and upgrading of latrines in villages of Dehdadi District.
The post will be getting a new garrison commander Sept. 9.
Col. Noel T. Nicolle will replace Col. Kenneth H. Riddle as the 10th Mountain Division's garrison commander at a Sexton Field ceremony.
Engagement Team Making Significant Contributions in Afghanistan
A four Soldier Human Intelligence Collection Team, operating in northern Afghanistan in support of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, is making significant contributions to securing and rebuilding northern Afghanistan.
“Upon arrival to the area, locals were very hesitant to speak with us,” said HCT leader Sgt. Kristin Barnett. “Over the past couple months this has changed drastically.”
New flag flies at Little Falls veterans memorial
The American flag that had flown over the memorial was presented to David Carpineti to present to his son, Sgt. William Carpineti, who is stationed at Fort Drum. William Carpineti, a 2001 graduate of Little Falls High School who has served two tours of duty in Iraq, raised the flag last Saturday.
Media Invited to Visit Buffalo Army National Guard Unit Training at Fort Drum
The New York Army National Guard is inviting news media to visit Fort Drum on August 18 to see members of the 105th Military Police Company from Buffalo and Rochester conducting Annual Training.The 105th was one of the first New York Army National Guard units to deploy to Iraq; serving there in 2003 during the invasion.
Touch-a-Truck slated Saturday
BIG RIGS IN EVANS MILLS: Family Counseling, USO Fort Drum to share proceeds from event
United Service Organization Fort Drum and Family Counseling Service of Northern New York have teamed up for a fundraiser to benefit the civilian and military communities here.
AFG Community Celebrates Completed Projects in Dehdadi
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs
Story by Spc. Cynthia Teears Van Cleve
DEHDADI DISTRICT, Afghanistan -- The Dehdadi District community celebrated the completion of several projects, Aug. 7, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Sharabad Clinic in Sharabad Village, Afghanistan.
Emam Construction-Rehabilitation Organization Construction Company employees worked alongside Soldiers of Red Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, to complete several well improvements and upgrading of latrines in villages of Dehdadi District.
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