Fort Campbell celebrated the birth of our nation with a bang!
July 7, 2014
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell and the surrounding communities came together to celebrate the 4th of July, Independence Day with a bang at Fort Campbell’s USAA and MWR’s (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) Independence Day Carnival and Fireworks display.
“This is what we’re here for we’re here to celebrate the birth of our nation, our soldiers and their families , and our civilians workers. They give so much to us and this is our way of giving back to them especially today on our nation’s birthday,” said Rayna Holly from the Fort Campbell Public Affiars Office.
Best Of The Road Visits Clarksville and Fort Campbell
July 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Over the weekend, Tawny Clark and Chris Staudinger visited Clarksville as part of the Rally McNally – USA Today Best of the Road contest. Clarksville had the most votes for the Most Patriotic contest and earned a visit by the judges.
Tawny and Chris spent two days in town on a mission to see if Clarksville will become the Most Patriotic city. They took lots of photos and video to take back to the panel of judges who will actually make the final decision later this month. [Read more]
July Chamber of Commerce Events
July 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of July.
A Power Breakfast will be held at Riverview Inn, 50 College Street, on July 19th at 7:30am Major General John F. Campbell will serve as the keynote speaker for this event. [Read more]
Fort Campbell salutes America’s Soldiers on Independence Day
July 6, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – The 4th of July festivities concluded with the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Welcome Home Concert and Fireworks Show. The event expresses the communities gratitude for the sacrifices that the soldiers and their families at Fort Campbell makes for our country.
The day opened with an invocation, followed by a short speech by 101st Airborne Division Commander Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell in which he dedicated the day to those both here at home, and in off in far flung war zones who are serving our country.
A member of the 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team comes in streaming the U. S. Flag
Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union Hosts Welcome Home Concert at Fort Campbell
July 4, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – Early Saturday afternoon several country music stars made their way to the division parade field to honor the soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division.
Prior to the show, Charles English with the band Rocket City said there is alot of great talent here today and they are motivated by the soldiers.
Darryl Worley, Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Mark Willis and Buddy Jewell along with some new comers all ready to perform for the the soldiers and their families during this holiday weekend.
SPC Donald Daniels, Kimberly Daniels, Melinda Morgan, SPC Joseph Morgan and their son Curtis Joe Morgan
Unity Day
June 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Come out tonight and celebrate Unity Day with the Clarksville Area Churches at 1st Assembly of God Church on June 4th 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
Austin Peay State University athletics director and basketball coach Dave Loos, along with Maj. General John F. Campbell, the commanding general at Fort Campbell, and Pastor Wess Morgan, a contemporary recording artist, will receive the prestigious awards during the event along with several local pastors and non-profit organizations each of whom who strive to positively impact the Clarksville community.
Hosts Yolanda Stewart and Kevin Kennedy will return as the hosts for the 2011 Celebration of Unity Day that will be held at 1st Assembly of God Church located at 1186 Fort Campbell Blvd.
Loos to be honored with Ambassador’s Choice Award during Unity Day celebration
June 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University athletics director and basketball coach Dave Loos will be honored with the Ambassador’s Choice Award, Saturday, during the 2011 Celebration of Unity Day at First Assembly of God.
APSU basketball coach Dave Loos (Courtesy: Keith Dorris/Dorris Photography)
Greetings from Fort Campbell! Home of America’s Air Assault Division!
May 29, 2011
Written by John F. Campbell
Major General, US Army, Commanding
CSM Schroeder and I wanted to send a note to thank you for the support you provided to our Army Families and Soldiers here at Fort Campbell. Most of our Soldiers have returned from deployment, but many remain in harm’s way. We thank you in advance for the world-class support you and the communities surrounding Fort Campbell continue to provide them and their Families.
We have continuously been impressed with the level of support between Fort Campbell and the great surrounding communities including Clarksville, Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, and other areas in Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky. Each of your communities does so much for our Soldiers and our Families which makes Fort Campbell such a desirable duty assignment for so many military Families. Upon our return from deployment, we felt we were truly coming home.
(Left to Right) Scott C. Schroeder, Command Sergeant Major, USA , Division Commander Sergeant Major and John F. Campbell, Major General, US Army, Commanding.
Major General John F. Campbell and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Schroeder talk about the 101st Airborne Division’s time in Afghanistan
May 21, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – Shortly after arriving home from Afghanistan yesterday morning the 101st Airborne Division Commander, Major General John F. Campbell and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Schroeder took a few minutes to talk with the press.
Topics covered include What the 101st Airborne Division Accomplished, What lessons they took from their time in the war zone, insider threats, the Haqqani Network from Pakistan, and the Osama Bin Laden Raid.
Fort Campbell Welcomes Home its Commanding General
May 21, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell held a Welcome Home Ceremony today for elements of its 101st Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion; the flight included the 101st Airborne Division Flag; Fort Campbell’s Commanding General Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder, and 25 soldiers.
Major General Campbell and his headquarters element began their most recent “rendezvous with destiny” in June, 2010 when they assumed responsibility and control of RC-East and CJTF-101. Their mission was to conduct combined action counterinsurgency operations to protect the population, increase the competency, capacity, and credibility of Afghan institutions and defeat insurgent forces in partnership with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) and in close coordination with joint, interagency and multinational partners.
