10th Mountain News Releases and Advisories

February 2012

Fort Drum to open additional gates during morning hours

1/26/2012

Press Release

Release Number: 1201-02

January 26, 2012

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldier awarded Soldier's Medal for acts of heroism

12/13/2011

Press Release

Release Nr. 1112-07

December 13, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Fort Drum on track to meet manpower shaping goals set by Army

12/9/2011

PRESS RELEASE

Release Nr: 1112-06

December 9, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

3rd Brigade Combat Team Commander holds a Press Conference from Afghanistan

12/9/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr: 1112-05

December 09, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldier to receive Soldier's Medal

12/9/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr: 1112-04

December 9, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Child diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis

12/2/2011

Press Release

Release Nr 1112-02

December 2, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Christmas Trees Delivered to Fort Drum Soldiers and Families

12/2/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr: 1112-01

December 02, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Mountain Salute Ceremony Conducted November 22

11/23/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1111-10

November 22, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

11/23/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1111-11

November 22, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Fort Drum Community kicks off Holiday Season Celebration

11/22/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr: 1111-09

November 22, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Mountain Salute Ceremony Scheduled for November 22

11/21/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr: 1111-08

November 21, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Mountain Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled for November 17.

11/15/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr. 1110-7

November 15, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

Mountain Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled for November 17.

Fort Drum, NY -- A Mountain Remembrance Ceremony will be held Thursday, November 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel to honor fallen 10th Mountain Division Soldiers.

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

11/12/2011

Release Nr: 1111-06

November 12, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldiers Assume authority in Afghanistan

11/8/2011

Press Release

Release Nr. 1111-05

November 8, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

10th Mountain Division Soldiers Assume authority in Afghanistan

Fort Drum, NY - The 10th Sustainment Brigade Headquarters uncased its brigade colors November 1st.

Fort Drum Veterans Day Observance Planned

11/7/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr 1111-04

November 7, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Garrison Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility Ceremony

11/4/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr: 1111-03

November 4, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

11/3/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1111-02

November 3, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

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.

Commanding General Change of Command Ceremony November 4

11/2/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr: 1111-01

November 2, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Army chief of staff visits Fort Drum, re-enlists Soldiers

10/26/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1110-08

October 26, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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).

10th Mountain Division Soldier dies in accident

10/25/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1110-06

October 25, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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

Mountain Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled for October 27

10/24/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr. 1110-05

October 24, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

10/17/2011

Press Release

Release No: 1110-04

15 October 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

10/12/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1110-03

October 12, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

10/3/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1110-01

October 3, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

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.

Welcome Home Ceremonies for Returning Troops

10/3/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1110-02

October 3, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

9/30/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1109-10

September 30, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

10th Mountain Division Soldier killed in Afghanistan

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.

Welcome Home Ceremony for Returning Troops

9/29/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1109-11

September 29, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

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.

Two 10th Mountain Division Soldiers killed in Afghanistan

9/26/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1109-08

September 26, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

Two 10th Mountain Division Soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Fort Drum, NY - Two 10th Mountain Division Soldiers stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana, were killed Friday September 23, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.

Mountain Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled for September 29

9/23/2011

Media Advisory

Release Nr. 1109-07

September 23, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

Mountain Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled for September 29

Fort Drum, NY -- A Mountain Remembrance Ceremony will be held Thursday, September 29 at 4:30 p.m. at Memorial Park to honor fallen 10th Mountain Division Soldiers.

Welcome Home Ceremony for Returning Troops

9/19/2011

Press Release

Release Nr: 1109-06

September 19, 2011

Fort Drum Public Affairs

Welcome Home Ceremony for Returning Troops

Fort Drum, NY - A welcome home ceremony was held for 134 Soldiers returning from Afghanistan early Sunday morning September 18 at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. The Soldiers are members of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.

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