Dec. 12, 2018, marks the 33rd anniversary of the crash of Arrow Air Flight 1285 at Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.
The flight was scheduled to bring 248 Soldiers – all of whom were attached or assigned to 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, “Strike and Kill,” 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division – home to Fort Campbell following a six-month peacekeeping mission to the Sinai Peninsula in the Middle East. There were no survivors.
Canadian Sugar Maples stand at the site as a living memorial to the 248 Soldiers and eight crew members who perished in the crash that remains the worst peacekeeping mission air tragedy in United States military history.
This was the last year the ceremony was held at the current memorial...
Fort Campbell residents can share their thoughts, observations and opinions about privatized housing on post with Army leaders through a survey administered by CEL & Associates, an independent, third-party organization hired by the Army.
Bryan Flanery, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) veteran, was the guest speaker at a vigil and candlelight walk co-hosted by BACH, Fort Campbell Army Community Service and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation as part of the Army’s observance of National Suicide Prevention Month. Those in attendance followed COVID-19 safety precautions that included proper social distancing, hand sanitizing and the use of face masks.
Principals from Fort Campbell’s Department of Defense Education Activity schools are praising their teams, students and parents for successfully creating a safe learning environment during the early weeks of the 2020-2021 school year.
The Fort Campbell R2 Performance Center and 1st Brigade Combat Team have teamed up to build resiliency, communication skills and community in a five-week boot camp program for spouses.
