Fort Campbell and the 101st Airborne Division gears up for Week of the Eagles 2012
June 16, 2012
Fort Campbell, KY – “The 101st Airborne Division […] has no history, but it has a rendezvous with destiny,” Maj. Gen. William C. Lee told troops during an address August 19th, 1942. Since that historic day at Camp Claiborne, LA, the Screaming Eagles have had many a rendezvous with destiny, and this year the storied division and the Fort Campbell community will mark the 70th anniversary of the unit’s inception during the 2012 Week of the Eagles: A history of valor.
“Week of the Eagles is a time for 101st soldiers of the past and present to come together and reflect on the great legacy of the 101st Airborne Division,” said Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). “This year is particularly significant because it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the division. We invite all soldiers, families and friends to participate and experience Week of the Eagles 2012.”
The Army Aviation Heritage Foundations Sky Soldiers Cobra Demonstration Team at Week of the Eagles.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Growth Summit June 26th
June 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the second annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Growth Summit on June 26th at the Austin Peay State University Morgan Center at 7:30am.
The summit is sponsored by Austin Peay State University and the APSU College of Business. [Read more]
Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Fort Campbell Saturday
June 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Budweiser of Clarksville, and Budweiser of Hopkinsville, part of the Hand Family Companies, have arranged for the famous Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Fort Campbell Kentucky on Saturday, June 9th from noon-3:00pm at the Fort Campbell Exchange.
“The Clydesdales are the best-known symbol of the Budweiser brand and we are bringing them to Fort Campbell in support of Budweiser’s partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation,” said JR Hand, President and Chief Operating Officer of Hand Family Companies.
Budweiser Clydesdales
Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony May 28th
May 24, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am, May 28th, at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksville.
City and county officials, as well as MCVSO staff will speak, with the keynote address by Colonel William B. Hickman, Deputy Commander of Operations, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). [Read more]
Fort Campbell’s Club Beyond presents Annual Muck Wars
May 16, 2012
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell’s Military Community Youth Ministries “Club Beyond” will present “The Braveheart Battles” for the fourth annual “Muck Wars” Saturday, May 19th at the Fort Campbell High School, 1101 Bastogne Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY.
Participants will divide into two armies (the Brits and the Scots) and take to the battlefield at 11:00am for gladiator games and then again at noon. The winning army earns a trophy.
The battle is expected to have more than 800 water balloons, 1,000 pounds of mud, splash artillery, flour bombs and stench cannons. It’s a way for teens to have good, clean fun while getting dirty. [Read more]
APSU honors students, staff, faculty and organizations at annual awards program
May 10, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University honored leadership and service by individual students, student organizations, faculty and staff at its Student Organization and Leader Awards Program on April 11th.
The purpose of the program is to recognize students, student organizations, faculty and staff who have made significant contributions throughout the year both on and off campus, Director for Student Affairs Programs Tammy Bryant said. [Read more]
Nick Stewart asks the Clarksville Community to send letters to Combat Wounded Soldiers
May 9, 2012
This would make a great project for your class or school. Invite your students to show our heroes how much they mean to our community.
Clarksville TN – The ‘Wounded Warrior Welcome Project’ was formed in 2011 to welcome home injured soldiers who were returning to Middle Tennessee. The Project has organized welcome homes for more than a half dozen soldiers returning from their stays at Army Medical Hospitals in Washington D.C. and Texas.
In addition, we made 4 trips to Walter Reed Medical Hospital in 2011 and will be making another visit this month. [Read more]
Madeline Haller named next Principal for Rossview Elementary School
May 8, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Montgomery County School Systems Director Mike Harris has appointed Madeline Haller as the next principal for Rossview Elementary School.
She will replace Paula Ford who is retiring this year.
Madeline Haller
Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club Welcomed Major General James C. McConville To Austin Peay State University
May 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed special speaker Commanding General of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Major General James C. McConville to this morning’s breakfast on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
The breakfast was attended by city leaders including Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall and Rotarian members from both the Clarksville Sunrise Rotary and the Clarksville Rotary clubs.
Major General James C. McConville with the Clarksville Sunrisse Rotary Club. (Photo by Steven Joseph)
Military and veteran graduate recognition coin ceremony May 2nd for Austin Peay State University Spring Graduates
April 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Active duty and military veteran students who will graduate from Austin Peay State University next week will receive APSU’s new military coin.
The military and veteran graduate recognition and coin presentation ceremony, with the theme “All Hail to Those Who Serve,” is scheduled for 5:00pm, Wednesday, May 2md in the APSU Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall. The event is open to the public.
APSU’s new Military Coin.
