2012 Week of the Eagles
Spotlight on Fort Campbell
by Tara Goodson The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell will celebrate the 2012 Week of the Eagles August 10-17. This year marks the 70th anniversary since Major General William C. Lee promised his new recruits that the 101st has no history but it had a “Rendezvous with Destiny.” Historically, Week of the Eagles week-long events draw 40,000 visitors, 50,000 concert goers, and 65,000 air show spectators. The bi-annual event is an opportunity for Fort Campbell Veterans, Families, and neighbors to learn about the capabilities, training and efforts of current Screaming Eagles; Soldiers benefit from the esprit de corps of the event and also the opportunity to learn from former Soldiers. This year marks the first time since 2001 that the entire Division has been home at once.
Soldiers will compete in events throughout the week for the coveted Commander’s Cup. These events are open to the public as spectators:
• Run for the Fallen • Division Review and Awards Ceremony • 10K / 5K Race, 1 mile Fun Run
• Marksmanship Competition • Toughest Air Assault Soldier Competition • Combatives • Basketball • Softball • Soccer • Ultimate Frisbee • Dodgeball • Legacy Golf Tournament
The Normandy Dining Out is planned at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville and is open to Fort Campbell Soldiers and invited guests only. The Week of the Eagles Welcome Center, located at 2699 Kentucky Avenue (Tax Center), will be open and staffed for visitors near Gate 4. There will be various displays from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) units and organizations and Week of the Eagles program guides. The Welcome Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A recorded info line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (270) 798-3172.
Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians are invited to participate in community based events: • Air Show and Community Wellness Fair • Memorial Ceremony • Concert
Super Saturday Air Show Schedule 8:00 a.m. Gates open 10:00 a.m. Opening ceremoniesPosting of the colors and Commanding General Welcome National Anthem Liberty Jump Team Dixie Commemorative Air Force Demonstration 11:15 a.m. C-45 (Beech 18) Demonstration 12:00 p.m. Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Air Assault and Rescue at Dawn 12:40 p.m. Trojan Horsemen Demonstration 1:00 p.m. Air Force Flyovers 2:15 p.m. Air Assault Demonstration 3:00 p.m. Commanding General final remarks 5:00 p.m. Gates close All Day 3
Static displays and fly-bys by various U.S. Military Aircraft All events are subject to change without notice. For more information visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com/woe or www.facebook.com/101st