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Photo by Pfc. Andrya Hill | 25 ID Navy Lt. David Bennet, a physicians assistant with the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team, carries a civilian hit by an improvised explosive device into the 67th Forward Surgical Team facility on Forward Operating Base Sharana in the Paktika Province of eastern Afghanistan for treatment following an attack June 7.
Photo by Pfc. Andrya Hill | 25 ID Navy Lt. David Bennet, a physicians assistant with the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team, carries a civilian hit by an improvised explosive device into the 67th Forward Surgical Team facility on Forward Operating Base Sharana in the Paktika Province of eastern Afghanistan for treatment following an attack June 7.
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Insurgents shift focus to attacking civilians more than coalition troops
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan – The rate of civilians killed by improvised explosive devices in eastern Afghanistan has risen 117 percent in the last year. Insurgents have shifted their primary focus from Coalition Forces, to target the local residents. While they continue to fight CF, effective IED strikes resulting in CF deaths have decreased by 70 percent, and the insurgents have begun to consistently target Afghan citizens. Army Col. Michael Howard, commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, controls the battle space comprised of the Paktika, Paktya...
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by Pfc. Andrya Hill, 4th BCT, 25th Infantry Division
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Changes of Command The Soldiers of 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD) request the honor of your presence at the Restationing Ceremony to establish the unit at Fort Campbell and Change of Command Ceremony...
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Afghanistan opens first national park at dam
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Gov. Habbiba Sarobi of Afghanistan’s Bamyan province hosted the grand opening for the country’s first national park June 18.
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Chaplain's Pulpit | God wants to fill life's 'empty cages' with promise
I just returned from spending six days of leave with my family in Walt Disney World. While visiting the Animal Kingdom animal exhibits, I noticed an interesting phenomenon. There were two empty an...
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KY Soldier residents receive income tax break
A change to Kentucky law will soon have a huge impact on active duty service members who call Kentucky home. House Bill 3 passed the Kentucky Senate and House June 24 and was signed into law by Gov...
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Community briefs | Sobriety checkpoint
The Clarksville Police Department, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Kraft Street Friday night at 11 p.m. until 1 a.m. The purpose of...
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Courtesy photo Chloe Warren, 2, heads into the water with father, Sergeant 1st Class Ron Warren.
Keep livin' easy | Safety makes summer fun
Summer is the perfect time for fun in the water, whether it’s boating, swimming or just hanging out on the bank of a river. Unfortunately, it’s also a perfect time for accidents, injuries and even ...
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Screaming Eaglets
The following is a list of babies born at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and other area community hospitals.
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A male American bulldog and a female domestic short hair, are available for adoption at the Fort Campbell impound facility along with many wonderful pets. Adoption fees for military ID card holde...
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Youths saddle up for riding camp
Many little girls ask for ponies – for their birthdays, for Christmas or any holiday – but, almost none consider how much work it actually takes to own a horse. That’s why the Fort Campbell Riding...
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Photo by Joe Parrino | Courier Soldiers from 227th General Supply Company learn to turn their uniform pants into flotation devices during drownproofing training last week at Baldanado Pool. The hour-long session was designed to teach aquatic survival skills to Soldiers who don t normally perform missions in the water.
Sink or Swim | Soldiers use personal gear to survive, stay above water
A cool plunge last week trained the 227th General Supply Company to float by the seat of their pants. While treading in the deep end of Baldanado Pool, dozens of male and female Soldiers slid out...
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Photo by Heather Huber | Courier Kayla Summermatter, (left) Alexis Brown and Paeden Henry saddle up to go on their last trail ride Friday during the Riding Stables Summer Camp. They were paired up with their horses the first day of camp and rode twice everyday last week.
Youths saddle up for riding camp
Many little girls ask for ponies – for their birthdays, for Christmas or any holiday – but, almost none consider how much work it actually takes to own a horse.
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Soldiers finish in fourth place at U.S. National Boxing Championships
DENVER – First Lt. Michael Benedosso and Spc. Adrian Ghisoiu finished fourth in their respective weight classes in the 2009 U.S. National Boxing Championships June 8-13 at Denver Coliseum. Benedos...
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Escape entertainment guide
A weekly compilation of community and area events
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Escape Entertainment Guide
A weekly rundown of area events
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Johnny Speight and Jim Herrenbruk of Son Seekers, a competition barbecue team, take hot dogs off the grill during a June 12 lunch for Fort Campbell Soldiers and their families. The teams cooked more than 650 pounds of pork along with hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken. Nothing says fourth of July more than family, friends, fireworks and barbecue.
All-American Summer Flavor
While the grill may be the main attraction, there are other summer dishes and desserts to consider.
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Escape entertainment guide
Escape entertainment guide Saturday * Soldier Show -- “Entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier,” is the great motto and mission of the Soldier Show. This group of talented service membe...
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