10th Mountain Division
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Community celebrates Black History Month
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 18, 2010
Photo credit Jason B. Kent Bolke, 10th Mountain Division (LI) and Fort Drum Historical Collection curator, speaks Feb. 11 about Soldiers of the 555thy Parachute Infantry Battalion who served during World War II at Fort Drum's black History Month observance.… Full Story »
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277th Aviation Support Battalion racks up three Army-level awards
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 18, 2010
Soldiers from 277th Aviation Support Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, stand silhouetted by the sun as they change out blades on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during their recent deployment to Multinational Division North-Iraq in support of OIF 09-11. The 277th ASB recently was… Full Story »
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Tigersharks battalion reunites with 10th Mountain Division
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 18, 2010
Photo credit Pfc. Lt. Col. Michael Slocum and Command Sgt. Maj. Rigoberto Hernandez uncase the colors of the 1st Attack Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade during a ceremony Feb. 5 at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. The battalion has… Full Story »
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Fort Drum DENTAC presents first International Continuing Education Day
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 18, 2010
Photo credit Jason B. Maj. Gen. James L. Terry, 10th Mountain Division (LI) and Fort Drum commander, speaks during the first International Continuing Education Day Feb. 5 at the Commons. FORT DRUM, N.Y. - The Fort Drum Dental Activity hosted the first International Continuing Education Day on Feb. 5… Full Story »
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Cub Scouts mark centennial by assisting flag detail on post
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 18, 2010
Cub Scouts from Fort Drum's Pack 26 marks the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America by assisting 2nd Brigade Combat Team troops in lowering and folding the flag during the post's retreat Feb. 10. FORT DRUM, N.Y. - To… Full Story »
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One step closer to drawdown Soldiers sign over Joint Security Station
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 17, 2010
ByBAGHDAD - The Government of Iraq took ownership of Joint Security Station 799 from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during a Feb. 14 ceremony. Photo credit Army photo by Spc. Rebecca… Full Story »
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Soldier's spirit 'spurs' her, others to succeed
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 16, 2010
Photo credit Pfc. FORT POLK, La. - Spc. Amanda Davis, a food service specialist attached to Troop D, 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, climbs down a "stairway to heaven" obstacle during the obstacle-course portion of a Spur Ride, Jan. 7. FORT POLK, La - Being a woman in today's Army is not the easiest path a young lady can choose; and being a female Soldier attached to a Cavalry troop doesn't make matters any easier. One 4th Brigade Combat Team,… Full Story »
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By the Numbers: Commandos Conduct Historic Reenlistments While in Iraq
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 16, 2010
Photo credit Spc. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, reenlist together on Feb 10. A total of 210 2nd Brigade Soldiers reenlisted on this date. BAGHDAD - It couldn't have been better… Full Story »
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Vets give troops important lesson on taking care of their own
US Army I Corps News &bull Feb 14, 2010
When eight combat veterans volunteered to return to Iraq, they knew they would be interacting with troops, answering questions about their injuries, their experiences and their new lives as wounded warriors. They were ready. From Baghdad to Taji to Balad, Soldiers on the ground seemed… Full Story »
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Civilian employee marks end of career spanning four decades
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 11, 2010
FORT DRUM, N.Y. - Through four decades, one employee has worked to improve the lives of Soldiers, Families and civilians. Since 1971, Lynn C. Schwabenthal, Fort Drum special projects officer, has worked in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation field to… Full Story »
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'Iron Chef' Competition sizzles at Fort Polk
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 11, 2010
FORT POLK, La. - Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division and 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade competed in a head-to-head culinary arts contest in Patriot Inn Dining Facility, Jan. 29. Full Story »
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TMDE offers more support to Fort Drum
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 10, 2010
FORT DRUM, N.Y. - The U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Activity's newly renovated facility here opened its doors to units at Fort Drum after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 2. "The new facility has doubled the capacity for the… Full Story »
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Division commander unveils energy conservation policy
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 10, 2010
FORT DRUM, N.Y. - Fort Drum's utility bills for fiscal year 2009 totaled $26,000,000, with electricity and natural gas being the major components. The fiscal year 2010 reduced base operations budget can no longer sustain these consumption levels. While the engineers have many projects under way to install more efficient lighting, modern replacement boilers and building controls, I need your dedicated individual participation to reduce energy consumption at your facility. Unit rear detachments must collapse their facility footprint to the minimum necessary. For the… Full Story »
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1st Brigade Combat Team cases colors for deployment to Afghanistan
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 10, 2010
FORT DRUM, N.Y. - The 1st Brigade Combat Team cased its colors Feb. 9 at Magrath Gym, officially making the final preparations for its upcoming deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. More than 3,000 Warrior Brigade Soldiers will deploy… Full Story »
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Statement on the Death of Congressman John Murtha
US Army - Secretary of the Army &bull Feb 9, 2010
I was greatly saddened to learn of the death of Congressman John Murtha. His unwavering devotion to our men and women in uniform strengthened our nation and will be his legacy. Although most will remember Congressman Murtha for his public… Full Story »
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Community recognizes 13 Soldiers during retirement ceremony
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 8, 2010
FORT DRUM, N.Y. - Fort Drum community members honored 13 Soldiers with more than 266 years of military service during a retirement ceremony Jan. 29 at the Multipurpose Auditorium. Congratulating them on their retirement and thanking them for their years… Full Story »
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Soldier takes young 'troops' to court
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 8, 2010
FORT POLK, La - If the U.S. Army does one thing better than anything else, it might be developing leaders. Leadership is easily noticeable wherever Soldiers don the Army's digital camouflage pattern; but even out of uniform, some Soldiers' leadership… Full Story »
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They're back: New group of wounded vets return to Iraq
US Army I Corps News &bull Jan 31, 2010
Rick Kell, executive director of the Troops First Foundation, has done it again. Six wounded warriors stepped off a C-130 Hercules in Baghdad, Jan. 31, and took their first steps in Iraq after being severely wounded the last time they… Full Story »
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New group of wounded vets returns to Iraq
US Army Fort Benning News &bull Jan 31, 2010
Six wounded warriors stepped off a C-130 Hercules in Baghdad, Jan. 31, and took their first steps in Iraq after being severely wounded the last time they were here. It was the fourth time wounded servicemembers returned to Iraq as… Full Story »
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3rd Brigade Combat Team marks official return from Afghanistan
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Jan 29, 2010
Photo credit Pfc. Melissa Stewart Command Sgt. Maj. Delbert Byers, 3rd BCT command sergeant major, unfurls the colors for the brigade, Jan. 21 at Magrath Gym, marking the official return from their recent combat tour to Afghanistan. The 10th Mountain… Full Story »
