Fort Campbell Hosts 38th Annual Week of the Eagles

Fort Campbell, KY – The fourth largest Army installation in the continental United States will kick off the 38th annual Week of the Eagles celebration, Friday, August 5th.

The weeklong event will commence with more than 15,000 Soldiers participating in a division run led by Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, who recently led Screaming Eagles in combat in Afghanistan. Events will continue through Friday, August 12th, when Campbell will relinquish his command to Maj. Gen. James McConville during the division change of command ceremony.

 

 

Major Gen. Campbell and his headquarters element began their most recent “rendezvous with destiny” in June 2010 when they assumed responsibility and control of RC-East and Combined Joint Task Force-101. The deployment was notable because most of the 101st Airborne Division was deployed at the same time in Afghanistan and was considered to play a critical role in securing the future of the Afghan people.

Since January 2011, nearly 15,000 Soldiers have returned to Fort Campbell from Afghanistan, while more than 7,000 continue to serve in Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Throughout the week Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division will earn points competing in sporting events; an unarmed combatives tournament; marksmanship competition; Toughest Air Assault Soldier competition and 10K/5K runs. At the end of the week, the Commander’s Cup will be awarded to the unit with the most points during the division’s change of command ceremony.

A memorial ceremony honoring the service and sacrifices of Fort Campbell’s fallen will also be held on Wednesday, August 10th.

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