Fort
Campbell is home of the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault). Fort Campbell lies on the Kentucky -
Tennessee border between the towns of Hopkinsville KY and
Clarksville TN about 60 miles northwest of Nashville on I-24.
Although nearly two-thirds of the 105,000 acres of post are
actually in Tennessee, the post office is located in Kentucky,
and the identification lies with that state.
Clarksville TN and Hopkinsville KY are patriotic communities.
American flags flying from many poles, and yellow ribbons
serve as a reminders of those away defending our freedoms. As
Fort Campbell Soldiers deploy and return from missions around
the world, families, loved one and the community greet them
warmly.
Clarksville is ranked as the 57th Best Place to Live by Money
Magazine. The cost of living is lower than the average for all
major U.S. cities. The installation base operator telephone is
270-798-2151, DSN 312-635-2151 and Installation Staff
Duty270-798-9793, DSN 312-635-9793.
History
Fort Campbell was established in 1942 and was named after
William B. Campbell, a Tennessee statesman and Brigadier
General of the United States volunteers during the Civil War.
On August 19, 1942 the first Commander, Maj. Gen. William C.
Lee, promised his new recruits that the 101st has no history
but it has a "Rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the
101st has never failed that prophecy. During World War II, the
101st Airborne Division led the way on D-Day in the night drop
prior to the invasion. When surrounded at Bastogne and asked
to surrender by the German forces, Brig. Gen. Anthony
McAuliffe answered "Nuts", and the Screaming Eagles fought on
until the siege was lifted. For their valiant efforts and
heroic deeds during World War II, the 101st Airborne Division
was awarded four campaign streamers and two Presidential Unit
Citations.
Mission
The mission of the 101st is to train and maintain combat
readiness needed to deploy rapidly anywhere in the world, to
fight and win, and to sustain combat operations. The 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault) is formed of four Brigades
Combat Team Units of Actions (BCT UA) plus Division Artillery,
Division Support Command, 101st Aviation Brigade, 159th
Aviation Brigade, 101st Sustainment Brigade and several
separate commands.
The six major tenants units at Fort Campbell include 5th
Special Forces Group (Airborne), 160th Special Operations
Aviation Regiment (Airborne), U.S Army Medical Activity, TN
Valley District Corps of Engineer, Veterinary Command and U.S
Army Dental Activity.
Population Served
Fort Campbell supports the 3rd largest military population in
the Army and the 7th largest in the Department of Defense.
Current Post Population for FY 06; Military 30,334, Family
Members 56,537, DoD personnel 4,388. The installation also
provides support to National Guard, Reserve Units, and
retirees of 135,108.
Base Transportation
The Clarksville Transit Bus (CTS) service stops at five major
locations on Fort Campbell, every 30 minutes 7 days a week.
Buses will enter Gate 3 and make stops at the Education
Center, Library, Post Exchange, Commissary and Blanchfield
Army Community Hospital. For more information contact
931-431-6358.
Shuttle Transportation from Nashville Airport to Fort Campbell
If you are flying into Nashville airport which is the only
airport near to Ft Campbell. Jarmon Transportation Services
provides transportation between Nashville Airport and Fort
Campbell/Clarksville. Call Jarmon Limousine Services at
615-275-0146 or 615-593-3230 to make reservation in advanced.
A vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport when you
arrive. Reservation is not required but is very helpful! Cash
payments are not required to pay for transportation if you
have your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders/TDY orders.
If you are a married Soldier. Make sure "with dependents" are
mentioned in the orders. Jarmon departure services from
Nashville Airport are as follows; 8:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3:00
p.m., 6:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Pets are accepted with prior
knowledge and in cages. Drop off points are the Turner Army
Lodging, 20th Replacement. Fare is $50.00 one way, $80.00
roundtrip.
Sponsorship
Soldiers desiring additional information from the Brigade
which they are being assigned to and/or wish to request a
sponsor to assist them upon arrival at Fort Campbell can
contact the Brigade Staff Duty. The phone listing for each
Brigade is under the Major Unit Listings.
If you don't have a pin-point assignment, a sponsor will be
provided to you once you're assigned to a unit. For more
information contact Kalsu replacement detachment
270-798-2813/2817. All incoming personnel must report to Kalsu
Replacement Company located at 6916 Desert Storm Ave to sign
in. Kalsu Replacement Company is open 24 hrs a day 7 days a
week. Refer to "Check In Procedures" for reporting in
procedures.
Forwarding address while en-route: Go to our local post office
and obtain a box number application form "PS Form 1093" for Ft
Campbell Post Office. You fill out the application and
enclosed with $20.00 (6 months) or $40.00 (1 year) money order
or check to Postmaster. Send application to 91 Michigan Ave,
Fort Campbell KY 42223-9998. Please allow 5-7 days for
delivery and then call Post office at 270-439-4114 to obtain
your box number. An additional $1.00 will be charged for 1 key
or $2.00 for 2 keys.
Temporary Quarters
The Turner Army Lodging located at 82 Texas Ave near Gate 4
provides accommodations for all incoming and outgoing PCS
personnel and Family Members. Reservations for incoming
personnel may be made within 60 days in advance. Rates of
rooms vary between $37.00 to $51.00 per night and are based on
number of occupancy and the size of the room requested.
Pets are not permitted. Fort Campbell Veterinary Treatment
Facility at 270-798-2629 provides a list of local kennel
facilities for your convenience. Both ID cards or a marriage
license have to be presented upon check-in.
To make a reservation contact Turner Army Lodging at
270-439-2229. Temporary lodging for off post can be accessed
on the Clarksville Visitors Website and the Hopkinsville
Visitors Website.
Relocation Assistance
All incoming personnel will receive a Newcomer's Briefing
every Thursday at Replacement Detachment Main Auditorium 6916
Desert Storm. Representative from ACS, MEDDAC, TRICARE,
Education Center, and Equal Opportunity will be present. This
briefing is mandatory for all Soldiers.
ACS and Turner Army Lodging offer an "Eagle Family Welcome" to
all spouses and Family members newly arrivinf to Fort
Campbell. Briefing will be conducted every Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m. at the Turner Army Lodging lobby area.
Continental Breakfast is provided Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to
9:00 a.m. and Saturday-Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
The ACS welcome center located in the ACS building 5661
Screaming Eagle Blvd; provide information on housing,
childcare, education, schools, maps, directories and local
community tourist information.
The Lending Closet offers basic kitchen essentials free of
charge for 30-60 days. For further information contact the ACS
Relocation Readiness Program 270-798-6313/956-2676.
Critical Installation Information
Fort Campbell regulations prohibit the use of cell phone while
operating a motor vehicle on the installation. This also
applies to DVD players. The driver can't watch them while
driving. However, a passenger in a motor vehicle may still use
these devices without restriction.
Fort Campbell is a restricted access post. A 100%
identification card check of all vehicle operators/passengers
and pedestrians entering the installation. All occupants above
the age of 16 must present photo identification to be granted
access. Individuals unable to provide a photo identification
card are not permitted. |
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