Press Release
Release Nr. 1205-01
May 8, 2012
Fort Drum Public Affairs
Two Fort Drum Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
Fort Drum, NY - Two Fort Drum Soldiers with the 630th Engineer Company, 7th Engineer Battalion were killed in Logar Province, Afghanistan, Wednesday May 2 of wounds sustained when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.
Release Number: 1204-01
April 16, 2012
Fort Drum Releases 2011 Economic Impact Statement
Fort Drum, NY - Fiscal year 2011 marked significant investment by Fort Drum in Northern New York's economy.
Release Nr 1203-06
April 2, 2012
Month of the Military Child: A time to thank our heroes' heroes
It's the pre-school child who-without being asked-passes his dessert to his little sister, simply because she looks sad. It's the second-grader who bravely puts a picture of her father at the head of the table for her birthday party, and the fifth-grade siblings who donate all their earnings from their lemonade stand to the USO that both their parents passed through on the way to Iraq. It's the junior high band member who asks if the spring concert can be dedicated to our deployed service members, and it's the high school cheerleader who organizes a "care package" drive. It's the college graduate who clings just a little longer to her father,
wishing that her mother was at the commencement ceremony instead of in Afghanistan.
Release Number: 1201-02
January 26, 2012
Fort Drum to open additional gates during morning hours.
Fort Drum, NY - Beginning Monday January 30th two additional gates will open to help relieve traffic congestion in and around Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. These gates will be open from 0530-0730 hours Monday through Friday; closed on weekends, Holidays and DONSAs.
Release Nr. 1112-07
December 13, 2011
10th Mountain Division Soldier awarded Soldier's Medal for acts of heroism
Fort Drum, NY - A 10th Mountain Division Soldier who pulled passengers to safety from a burning tour bus July 22 on Interstate 90 was awarded the prestigious Soldier's Medal at the Multipurpose Auditorium on post Tuesday.
PRESS RELEASE
Release Nr: 1112-06
December 9, 2011
Fort Drum on track to meet manpower shaping goals set by Army
Fort Drum, NY - The work being done at Fort Drum since late last spring to meet manpower shaping goals set by the Army has the installation well-postured to potentially avoid involuntary separations in the future.
Media Advisory
Release Nr: 1112-05
December 09, 2011
3rd Brigade Combat Team Commander holds a Press Conference from Afghanistan
Fort Drum, NY - The 3rd Brigade Combat Team Commander Colonel Patrick Frank will hold a press conference from Afghanistan to update the Fort Drum community on Tuesday, December 13 at 9 a.m.
Release Nr: 1112-04
10th Mountain Division Soldier to receive Soldier's Medal
Fort Drum, NY - A 10th Mountain Division Soldier will receive one of the highest awards for non-combat acts of heroism. The Soldier's Medal will be awarded to Sergeant Jacob Perkins, 1st Squadron 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team on Tuesday, December 13 at 3 p.m.
Release Nr 1112-02
December 2, 2011
Child diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis
Fort Drum, NY - A single case of bacterial meningitis was diagnosed Thursday in a child attending the Po Valley Child Development Center. The child is currently under medical care.
Release Nr: 1112-01
December 02, 2011
Christmas Trees Delivered to Fort Drum Soldiers and Families
Fort Drum, NY - Seven hundred real Christmas trees will be delivered to 10th Mountain Division Headquarters for distribution to Soldiers and their Families on December 8.
Release Nr: 1111-10
November 22, 2011
Mountain Salute Ceremony Conducted November 22
Fort Drum, NY – 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum welcomed the new Deputy Commanding General for Operations, Colonel (promotable) Richard D. Clarke to the Division’s Command Group at a Mountain Salute Ceremony, Tuesday, November 22.
Release Nr: 1111-11
10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan
Fort Drum, NY - A 10th Mountain Division Soldier was killed in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Monday November 21 of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by small arms fire.
Release Nr: 1111-09
Fort Drum Community kicks off Holiday Season Celebration
Fort Drum, NY - The Fort Drum community kicks off the 2011 holiday season with a Christmas tree and Menorah lighting ceremony on December 1st beginning at 5:15 p.m. The event will be held just outside the Main Post Chapel on Po Valley Road.
Release Nr: 1111-08
November 21, 2011
Mountain Salute Ceremony Scheduled for November 22
Fort Drum, NY - A Mountain Salute Ceremony will be held Tuesday, November 22 at 4:00 p.m. at the Magrath Sports Complex to welcome the new Deputy Commanding General for Operations, Colonel (promotable) Richard D. Clarke to the Division's Command Group.
Release Nr. 1110-7
November 15, 2011
Mountain Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled for November 17.
Release Nr: 1111-06
November 12, 2011
Fort Drum, NY - A 10th Mountain Division Soldier was killed in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Friday November 11 of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device.
Release Nr. 1111-05
November 8, 2011
10th Mountain Division Soldiers Assume authority in Afghanistan
Release Nr 1111-04
November 7, 2011
Fort Drum Veterans Day Observance Planned
Fort Drum, NY - The Fort Drum community will honor veterans during a Veterans Day observance ceremony at Memorial Park on November 10th at 11 a.m. The ceremony will include a wreath laying, rifle salute and the playing of taps.
Release Nr: 1111-03
November 4, 2011
Garrison Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility Ceremony
Fort Drum, NY - The U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Drum will be conducting a Change of Responsibility Ceremony Tuesday, November 8 at 10 a.m. at the Magrath Sports Complex. Command Sergeant Major John F. McNeirney will relinquish responsibilities to Command Sergeant Major Mark H. Oldroyd.
Release Nr: 1111-02
November 3, 2011
Fort Drum, NY - A 10th Mountain Division Soldier was killed in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Sunday October 30 of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade.
Release Nr: 1111-01
November 2, 2011
Commanding General Change of Command Ceremony November 4
Fort Drum, NY - Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division officials will conduct a Change of Command Ceremony Friday, November 4 at 10 a.m. at Sexton Field.
Release Nr: 1110-08
October 26, 2011
Army chief of staff visits Fort Drum, re-enlists Soldiers
FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- The U.S. Army's top military officer visited Fort Drum on Tuesday to be briefed by the installation's senior leadership while also taking time to assess Army operations at the northern New York post -- home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI).
Release Nr: 1110-06
October 25, 2011
10th Mountain Division Soldier dies in accident
Fort Drum, NY - Private Michael S. Koepfle, age 35, of San Bernardino, California, was killed, and two other Soldiers were injured, in a military vehicle accident on post Sunday, October 23
Release Nr. 1110-05
October 24, 2011
Mountain Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled for October 27
Fort Drum, NY -- A Mountain Remembrance Ceremony will be held Thursday, October 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel to honor fallen 10th Mountain Division Soldiers.
Release No: 1110-04
15 October 2011
Fort Drum, NY -- A 10th Mountain Division Soldier was killed in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan on Thursday, October 13, when his unit attacked with an improvised explosive device.
Release Nr: 1110-03
October 12, 2011
Fort Drum, NY - A 10th Mountain Division Soldier died from combat related injuries in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Monday, October 10. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation.
Killed is Sergeant Nathan L. Wyrick, age 34, of Enumclaw, Washington.
Release Nr: 1110-01
October 3, 2011
Fort Drum, NY - A 10th Mountain Division Soldier died Wednesday September 28 in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on September 27 in Logar, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked his unit using indirect fire.
Release Nr: 1110-02
Welcome Home Ceremonies for Returning Troops
Fort Drum, NY - Welcome home ceremonies were held for a total of 340 Soldiers returning from Afghanistan. 140 Soldiers with the Combat Aviation Brigade returned late Thursday September 29, another 170 Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion returned Saturday October 1 and 30 Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division Headquarters and Headquarters
Battalion returned Sunday October 2.
Release Nr: 1109-10
September 30, 2011
A 10th Mountain Division Soldier stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana, was killed in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, Sunday September 25 of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade.
Release Nr: 1109-11
September 29, 2011
Welcome Home Ceremony for Returning Troops
Fort Drum, NY - A welcome home ceremony was held for 192 Soldiers returning from Afghanistan just before midnight Wednesday September 28 at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. The Soldiers are members of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.