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Nearly 500 Fort Campbell soldiers head to D.C. for Army anniversary parade
Hundreds of Fort Campbell soldiers will be joining the other hundreds of soldiers for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. on June 14. Nearly 500 Fort Campbell soldiers will be in Washington, D.C., as the nation prepares for the Army's 250th birthday. The Army base, home of the 101st Airborne, will provide seven infantry squad vehicles, the only ones of its kind featured in the national parade. 'It is our honor to represent the 101st Airborne and Fort Campbell in this historic celebration of the Army's 250th birthday,' said Col. Martin Meiners, 101st Abn. Div. spokesperson. 'Our history is America's history—from the airborne drops in Normandy to today's modern battlefields, Screaming Eagles have answered the call. We are proud to celebrate the legacy of our 101st Airborne Soldiers and Veterans who have defended freedom around the world since WWII.' According to Meiners, soldiers participating in the event include Army band members, squad vehicle drivers and soldiers dressed in commemorative uniforms, paying tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War and displaying current combat uniforms. The lineup includes the following: Approximately 200 soldiers will march in Vietnam-era uniforms Approximately 200 Soldiers will march in the current 101st Airborne Division uniforms Approximately 20 Soldiers from 101st band will perform Approximately seven Infantry Squad Vehicles will be featured (The only ones in the parade being from Fort Campbell.) Approximately 50 Soldiers will march and ride in tactical combat uniforms The group of 50 soldiers will represent the Army of 2030, which will have the most modern equipment available, not widely spread across the rest of the Army, Meiners said in a Fort Campbell media release. Trump Military Parade: Why President Trump is hosting a military parade on his birthday and what to know about June 14 The vintage Vietnam-era uniforms worn will represent the Army's service in that conflict, and honor historic 101st Airborne Division's battles such as 'Hamburger Hill.' Additionally, the base's 'Transformation in Contact' platoon will be there to represent the "Army of the future" as the 101st of today employs the most modern vehicles, weapons, drones and equipment, the release said. Meiners said the platoon will showcase Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV), a Small Multipurpose Equipment Transporter (S-MET), Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) and small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Fort Campbell soldiers will also participate in events around the parade, including an Army-wide fitness competition, sports activities, a re-enlistment ceremony and live music from the 101st Airborne Division Band. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. EST/ 5:30 CST. The route will begin at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and cross the Potomac River to the National Mall. Kenya Anderson is a reporter for The Leaf-Chronicle. She can be contacted at kanderson@ or on X at kenyaanderson32. Sign up for the Leaf-Chronicle to support local journalism at This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Fort Campbell soldiers head to D.C. for Trump military parade
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101st Airborne Division soldier dies in overseas ‘training accident'
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WKRN) — The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) announced Saturday that a soldier died as a result of a 'training accident' near Camp Croft, Hungary, earlier this week. According to the military, 24-year-old Sgt. Aaron Cox, of Mabank, Texas, was an infantryman assigned to the 'Strike' 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division. Looking back as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 250 years of service Officials said Cox died from wounds sustained in a vehicle crash on Thursday, June 5 amid preparations for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Hungary. 'The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team,' said Col. Duke Reim, commander of the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team. 'He was a strong Soldier and leader, who quickly rose through the ranks while serving. We are in direct contact with his family, for care and support that they need during this difficult time. We would like to thank our Hungarian Allies for their prompt response and support to our Soldiers.' The military said Cox joined the Army in 2021 then arrived at Fort Campbell in 2022 after completing training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Hungary was his second deployment, preceded by a deployment to Poland in 2022. Cox was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course and the Combat Lifesaver Course, but according to officials, he also had multiple awards and decorations, including the Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Expert Infantryman Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. 101st Airborne Division welcomes new commanding general at Change of Command ceremony No additional details have been released about Thursday's fatal incident, which remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Nashville man on probation for attempted murder facing federal firearm charge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville man with prior convictions, including attempted murder, has been charged with possession of a firearm as a felon, officials announced Thursday. 'We will not permit those who have committed violent crimes to carry firearms, especially when they are on release in our community,' said acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee. 'Our Operation Bond Watch program works every day with our law enforcement partners to keep violent felons from carrying guns and hold those who do accountable for their actions.' Former Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling information to China sentenced According to court documents, on April 17, detectives from the Metro Nashville Police Department were using Metro Development and Housing Agency cameras to conduct surveillance in the area of South 6th Street and Summer Place. Authorities reportedly noticed some people gathering and identified one of them as 28-year-old Latreavias Burns, who had active state warrants. Detectives responded to the area and tried to make contact with Burns, but he allegedly ran away. After catching Burns, police searched him and found a 'Smith and Wesson, Model: SD9; Caliber: 9mm pistol' loaded with 19 rounds of ammo in his left pant leg, as well as a digital scale with marijuana residue, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Officials said Burns has multiple prior felony convictions in Davidson County, including attempted second-degree murder, assault resulting in death, and accessory after the fact. According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, Burns had absconded from his community corrections program prior to this incident. ⏩ If convicted, the DOJ said Burns faces up to 15 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000. 'This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone,' officials said in a statement. 'On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.' No additional details have been released about this case, which is being investigated by MNPD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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Former Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling information to China sentenced
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WKRN) — A former Fort Campbell soldier has been sentenced to prison in connection with allegations of selling sensitive military information to China. Last year, the DOJ reported that Korbein Schultz pleaded guilty to a number of charges — including conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information, exporting technical data related to defense articles without a license, conspiracy to export defense articles without a license and bribery of a public official. On Wednesday, the DOJ announced that Schultz was sentenced 84 months in prison for those charges. MARCH 2024 | Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling information to China appears in Nashville court 'This sentencing is a stark warning to those who betray our country: you will pay a steep price for it,' FBI Director Kash Patel said in the announcement. 'The People's Republic of China is relentless in its efforts to steal our national defense information, and service members are a prime target.' Court documents revealed that between May 2022 and March 2024, Schultz engaged in an ongoing conspiracy to provide someone 'likely connected to the Chinese government' with dozens of sensitive U.S. military documents in exchange for about $42,000. The DOJ said that Schultz was 'fully aware of the grave national security implications' of downloading and transmitting at least 92 documents, which included information like: Technical manuals for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile systems and fighter aircraft, including the F-22A and the HH-60 helicopter Lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine and Russia applicable to Taiwan's defense Details about U.S. military exercises in the Republic of Korea and the Philippines Documents about U.S. military satellites and missile defense systems Schultz's Army unit's operational order before the unit was deployed to Eastern Europe in support of NATO operations Information on Chinese military tactics and the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force Tactics for countering unmanned aerial systems in large-scale combat scenarios ORIGINAL STORY | Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling military secrets to China As the conspiracy continued, the individual's demands reportedly became more specific and sensitive — with additional requests for technical manuals, intelligence assessments and operational procedures. The individual, described by the DOJ as a foreign national residing in China, was explicitly interested in materials not publicly available, emphasizing 'exclusiveness.' Schultz allegedly agreed to obtain higher levels of classified information in exchange for money. 'This defendant swore an oath to defend the United States — instead, he betrayed it for a payout and put America's military and service members at risk,' Attorney General Pamela Bondi said. 'The Justice Department remains vigilant against China's efforts to target our military and will ensure that those who leak military secrets spend years behind bars.' The DOJ added that Schultz allegedly tried to recruit his friend and fellow Army analyst, who was working with the combatant command that covers China and its regional areas of influence, into the conspiracy. ⏩ 'Protecting classified information is paramount to our national security, and this sentencing reflects the ramifications when there is a breach of that trust,' Brig. Gen. Rhett R. Cox, commanding general of the Army Counterintelligence Command, said. 'This Soldier's actions put Army personnel at risk placing individual gain above personal honor.' 'Those who collaborate with America's foreign adversaries put our country, and those who defend it, at grave risk and we will do whatever it takes to hold them accountable for their crimes,' acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee said. 'We will proudly stand in support of our men and women in uniform and work diligently to protect them from people like the defendant who would sell them out for a few bucks.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-03-2025
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Nearly 300 Fort Campbell soldiers deploy to US-Mexico border for 2nd time this year
For the second time within a couple of months, Fort Campbell soldiers have been deployed to the U.S. Southern border. On Thursday, March 6, about 300 Fort Campbell soldiers assigned to the 101st Division Sustainment Brigade were deployed to the southern border as a part of the U.S. Northern Command's mission. The soldiers were deployed to three locations: Fort Huachuca, AZ, Fort Bliss, TX and Joint Base San Antonio, TX. More: Fort Campbell soldiers deploy to southern border Soldiers will support the Joint Task Force for southern border operations by managing sustainment units, coordinating logistics, providing field feeding and controlling logistical movement. "The Soldiers of the 101st Division Sustainment Brigade are always ready to answer the call, and this mission is no different,' said Col. Josh Porter, 101 DSB Commander. 'Their expertise in logistics and support operations will be critical in ensuring the success of border security efforts. I have full confidence in their professionalism, dedication, and ability to execute this mission with the highest standards of excellence in service to the American people." In February, soldiers assigned to the 716th Military Police Battalion and 101st Airborne Division deployed to the U.S. southern border in California, following President Donald Trump's executive order and deportation plan. Those soldiers are working with the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection and military forces already present at the border. 'We are trained and ready to support this important mission,' said Lt. Col. Phillip Mason, 716th Military Police Battalion commander in February. 'Our Soldiers are committed to protecting all Americans and supporting our civilian partners in defending the territorial integrity of the United States. We're also proud to mobilize for this mission wearing the Screaming Eagle patch, which has historical significance to the 716th.' This follows Trump's executive order declaring a national border emergency and ordering U.S. armed forces to repel "forms of invasion" at the U.S.-Mexico border. Kenya Anderson is a reporter for The Leaf-Chronicle. She can be contacted at kanderson@ or on X at kenyaanderson32. Sign up for the Leaf-Chronicle to support local journalism at This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Nearly 300 Fort Campbell soldiers deploy to Southern border in March
