The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Aug 16, 2009 12:12:22 EDT
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Hundreds of veterans are finally getting the homecoming they never had when they returned from the Vietnam War decades ago.
At Fort Campbell on Sunday, veterans from across the country will re-enact their return from war, but this time they will be greeted by their family, friends, local Army officials and the community.
The ceremony is an official recognition of the sacrifice of the previous generation of soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen, many of whom received very little support following the war.
The event is part of the installation's annual celebration of its soldiers called Week of the Eagles.
Event planners are encouraging the veterans to wear pieces of their uniforms during the ceremony.
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/08/ap_campbell_vietnam_vets_081609/
FORT CAMPBELL
2009 WEEK OF THE EAGLES
AUGUST 14 - 20
Thursday, August 13
7am: Division Run (Tentative)
Friday, August 14 Week of the Eagles Begins
Week of the Eagles Activities are open to the General Public. All vehicles and items are subject to search at anytime. Patrons without decals, must have a valid Driver's License, Proof of Insurance and Vehicle Registration. Passes will be avaliable at Gate 4 & 7!
8am: Fort Campbell Week of the Eagles Welcome Center 2009
The 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault) and Fort Campbell will host the Week of the Eagles Welcome Center to welcome guests to the Week of the Eagles and showcase the rich history of the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT). The Welcome Center will be located outside of Gate 7, on Gate 7 Road, on the Oak Grove side of Fort Campbell BLVD. Anyone can come and enjoy the diverse displays put up by the 101st Airborne Division units and organizations. The Welcome Center will be open from 8am to 9pm during the Week of the Eagles August 14-20, 2009. Pick up your Week of the Eagles program guide at the Welcome Center, your one stop shop for all Week of the Eagles information
10am: Marksmanship Competition at Ranges 10 & 13/14
12pm(noon): Pennyrile Electric Legacy Golf Tournament at Cole Park Golf Club
The tournament is an 18 hole, 4 person team scramble. Entry cost is $88/team or $22/person. Price includes greens fees and 2 carts per team. It is a shotgun start, following the best ball concept
6pm Budweiser's Salute to the Troops Concert at the Division Parade Field
Enjoy a night filled with musical superstars such as John Rich,
Jake Owen, Hank Williams, Jr. and Carrie Underwood. Also, plan to arrive early to see the Budweiser Clydesdales. Watch these amazing animals awe the crowd with their performance and beauty.
Attention! Absolutely no glass bottles, cans, pets, outside food or alcohol will be allowed. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an Adult.
Saturday, August 15
7:30am: AUSA 10K Run/5K Fun Run/1K Walk at Campbell Rail Operations Facility (CROF)/ CAV Country -for more information click here!
Attention! WOE 10K/5K/1K Pre-Registration- Will end Wednesday, August 12 at 3pm.
The run starts at 8am and costs $10 for advanced registration or $15 on the day of the event. The 10K Run is a chip timed run. There will be a $20 fee for all lost chips. All registered runners will receive a commemorative T-shirt, while supplies last. Participants who register in advance will be required to pay their fee on Friday August 14 between 9am and 5pm at Cole Park Commons. Participants who will register the day of the event are asked to arrive no later than 6am to start registration. Anyone paying on the day of the race will be required to pay $15 regardless of advance registration.
10am: USAA Community Fair & Kids Zone with CAAF Static Displays at Campbell Army Airfield
10am: Air Show powered by Tysons Foods at Campbell Army Airfield
6pm: Budweiser's Salute to the Troops Concert at the Division Parade Field
Experience music from artist Rodney Atkins, and Rodney Watts
Attention! Absolutely no glass bottles, cans, pets, outside food or alcohol will be allowed. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an Adult.
Sunday, August 16
4am: Toughest Air Assault Soldier Competition at Sabalauski Air Assault School
4pm: 101st Division Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home ceremony at Hangar 3, Campbell Army Airfield- for more information click here!
An offical welcome home for Vietnam Veterans who never got the recognition that they so justly deserve upon their arrival from war. Veterans will stand in formation and march into the hangar where they will be greeted by Family and friends. All Vietnam Veterans are welcome to attend and participate in the ceremony.
Attention! We have reached capacity for the 101st Airborne DIV
Association Reception which follows the official 101st Airborne Division(AA) Welcome Home Ceremony. We have plenty of seats available at theWelcome Home Ceremonies and we are not turning any Veterans nor families/guests away from that ceremony, however the private, sponsoredmeal which follows is full at this time. Final Registration is through Sunday 8AM at 270-412-6603.
Monday, August 17
8am: Combatives
Briefing for fighters at the Personnel Processing Center (PPC)
9am: Combatives
Matches begin at the Personnel Processing Center (PPC)
9am: Basketball at Freedom Fighters Gym, BDE playoffs begin
9am: Softball at the North Sports Complex, BDE playoffs begin
The North Sports Complex is located between Kentucky and Indiana, between 47th and 49th street
6pm: Gertsch Formal Dining Out at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY
Tuesday, August 18
9am: Combatives Finals at the Personnel Processing Center (PPC)
9am: Basketball at Freedom Fighters Gym, semifinals begin
9am: Softball at North Sports Complex, semifinals begin
The North Sports Complex is located between Kentucky and Indiana, between 47th and 49th street
Wednesday, August 19
9am: Basketball at Freedom Fighters Gym, finals begin
CDR and CSM game to follow
9am: Softball at North Sports Complex, finals begin
The North Sports Complex is located between Kentucky and Indiana, between 47th and 49th street. CDR and CSM game to follow
5pm: Memorial Ceremony at McAuliffe Hall Division Headquarters
Uniform is ACU, sleeves down- Open to the public
Thursday, August 20
10am: Division Review and Awards Ceremony at the Parade Field
9pm: Welcome Center concludes operations
For answers to your questions please call or email:
270-412-6603
woe@fortcampbellmwr.com
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