The 101st Airborne Division changes command
FORT CAMPBELL – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has a new commanding general. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey J. Schloesser relinquished command to Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell at a ceremony today. Campbell came to the 101st from the Pentagon, where he served as the deputy director for regional operations, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. He has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Campbell’s former command assignments include 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, and the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell receives the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) colors from Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander of U.S. Forces Command, during a change-of-command ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky., July 31.
Breastfeeding an urgent need in emergencies
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, 2009
NASHVILLE – Emergency preparedness for families involves stocking supplies and making plans for coping with a crisis situation. Those plans should also include breastfeeding for infants. The Tennessee Department of Health is working to raise awareness of breastfeeding as a crucial practice during emergencies as part of the observance of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2009.
The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2009 is “Breastfeeding – A Vital Emergency Response. Are You Ready?” This theme highlights the need to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in emergencies for the survival, health and development of infants and young children.
“Children are among the most vulnerable groups during emergencies, and small children are the most vulnerable of all due to increased risk of death due to diarrhea and pneumonia,” said Glenda King, breastfeeding coordinator for the Tennessee Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. “Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.” [Read more]
Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry to host annual “Smile Line”
On Friday, August 7th at 11:00a.m. Dr. Ernest J. DeWald, DDS from the Clarksville Dental Center will appear on Talk of the Town on News Channel 5. He will be discussing the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry’s Smile Line. The Smile Line will open on that day from 10am-4pm where a person can call 1-888-747-SMILE, and ask a dentist any dental question they would like. The Smile Line is a way of giving people a chance to ask questions that they are embarrassed to ask their own dentists. Once people’s questions are answered, they hope the person will feel more comfortable talking with their own dentist and scheduling an appointment. [Read more]
Marina construction has begun
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It started as an idea back in 1978. Now roughly 30 years later, the construction of the Clarksville Marina is underway. The ground breaking ceremony was held at the Fairgrounds Park yesterday, to a standing room only crowd.
Jim Durrett introduced Mayor Johnny Piper to a round of applause . Mayor Piper thanked all of the individuals who served on committees over the years that worked on the project, and helped bring it to a reality. Mayor Piper stated, “It is a testament to those that are in this city who commit to a project knowing that it’s the best for the city and that it needs to be done and that they stayed focused to be able to get it done.”
The Marina Groundbreaking
Marina Groundbreaking Ceremony – Part 2
Mayor Johnny Piper and City officials held the ground breaking ceremony on the new Marina and Redeveloped Fairgrounds Park on July 16 2009 at 10:00 a.m. The public was invited and refreshments was available to guest.
A video used to be embedded here but the service that it was hosted on has shut down.Images from the Marina Groundbreaking are in our Photo gallery.
Marina Groundbreaking Ceremony – Part 1
Mayor Johnny Piper and City officials held the ground breaking ceremony on the new Marina and Redeveloped Fairgrounds Park on July 16 2009 at 10:00 a.m. The public was invited and refreshments were available to guest.
A video used to be embedded here but the service that it was hosted on has shut down.Images from the Marina Groundbreaking are in our Photo gallery.
The 198th and 94th Army Band at the 2009 Independence Day Celebration – Part 10
The 198th and 94th Army Band preform at Clarksville’s July 4th Celebration at McGregor Park July 3rd 2009.
A video used to be embedded here but the service that it was hosted on has shut down.Images from the 2009 Independence Day Celebration are in our Photo gallery.
The 198th and 94th Army Band at the 2009 Independence Day Celebration – Part 9
The 198th and 94th Army Band preform at Clarksville’s July 4th Celebration at McGregor Park July 3rd 2009.
A video used to be embedded here but the service that it was hosted on has shut down.Images from the 2009 Independence Day Celebration are in our Photo gallery.
The 198th and 94th Army Band at the 2009 Independence Day Celebration – Part 8
The 198th and 94th Army Band preform at Clarksville’s July 4th Celebration at McGregor Park July 3rd 2009.
A video used to be embedded here but the service that it was hosted on has shut down.Images from the 2009 Independence Day Celebration are in our Photo gallery.
The 198th and 94th Army Band at the 2009 Independence Day Celebration – Part 7
The 198th and 94th Army Band preform at Clarksville’s July 4th Celebration at McGregor Park July 3rd 2009.
A video used to be embedded here but the service that it was hosted on has shut down.Images from the 2009 Independence Day Celebration are in our Photo gallery.
