101st says 6 killed in ongoing Afghanistan battle

AP via Miami Herald ^ | Thursday, 03.31.11 | KRISTIN M. HALL

[Pan_Yan]

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- A tough battle continues in eastern Afghanistan's most volatile area where six U.S. soldiers died on Tuesday, said Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division.

Campbell spoke to reporters at Fort Campbell on the Tennessee-Kentucky state line during a video conference from his headquarters in Bagram on Thursday and said that 117 members of the 101st have died in Afghanistan since last March. All six soldiers were from the 1st Brigade Combat Team.

The latest deaths came during ongoing combat to clear insurgents from eastern Afghanistan. Campbell said he couldn't discuss details because the operation was ongoing but called it a joint mission involving NATO forces, the Afghan National Army and border police in Kunar province.

"There were a significant number of insurgents killed in this operation, several large caches found and this operation is still ongoing," he said.

[no-to-illegals]

Prayers for All of our Military Heroes and their families. I pray you will not mind my quoting you, and Thanking You for these words .....

May God grant them the rest and rewards that we can never repay them.
In Jesus name. Amen.

[Pat4ever]

Salute to the brave Heroes and prayers for their grieving families and friends. The ineptness of the CINC is a striking contrast to the valor of these Warriors (and BHO knows it). Godspeed!

[ColdOne]

Prayers for them and the family’s. I get so mad now a days not even front page news anymore.

[Lancey Howard]

Prayers for them and the family’s. I get so mad now a days not even front page news anymore.

Don't worry. As soon as we have a Republican president the newspapers will go back to having a box with a number in it up in the corner of the front page and the caption, "War on Terror: US Military Casualties to Date", like they did all through the Bush years.

[Pan_Yan]

As soon as we have a Republican president the newspapers will go back to having a box with a number in it up in the corner of the front page and the caption, "War on Terror: US Military Casualties to Date", like they did all through the Bush years.

U.S. Casualties in Afghanistan under:

Bush - 641 (7 years, 4 months)
Obama - 789 (2 years, 2 months)

Let them.

[Wage Slave]

I’m a Screaming Eagle mom, too. Just heard from my son tonight and he’s ok.

[Pan_Yan]

Private Jeremy P. Faulkner, 23, of Griffin, GA, was an Infantryman assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He joined the Army in January 2009 and arrived at Fort Campbell in June 2009.

His awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal; Parachutist Badge and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Faulkner is survived by his father John Faulkner of Rex, GA and mother, Julia Berry of Griffin, GA.

[silentknight]

Where the posts from Brazil of Obooby playing ball and drinking while Libya is being bombed?

[KoRn]

The insurgents were probably getting ready to ship out to Libya to help out the rebels there.

[robowombat]

Here is the coverage from the Ft. Campbell Courier, the base paper:

Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Burgess

Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:24 pm
Media Release
Six 101st Airborne Division Soldiers were killed Tuesday after receiving small arms fire in Kunar province, Afghanistan.
The Soldiers were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.
Killed were:

Sergeant 1st Class Ofren Arrechaga, 28, of Hialeah, Fla., entered the Army in February 2001 and arrived at Fort Campbell in July 2001. He was an Infantryman assigned to Bravo Company.
His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Valorous Unit Award; Meritorious Unit Citation; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Ranger Tab; Expert Infantryman Badge; Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Arrechaga is survived by his wife, Seana Arrechaga and son, Alston Arrechaga of Clarksville; daughter, Tristian Arrechaga of Benton, Ky.; and parents Ofren and Marta Alvarez of Clarksville.

Staff Sgt. Frank E. Adamski, 26, of Moosup, Conn., entered the Army in March 2005 and arrived at Fort Campbell in April 2009. He was an Infantryman assigned to Charlie Company.
His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Adamski is survived by his wife, Danielle Adamski and daughter, Victoria Adamski of Clarksville; father, Frank Adamski of Volutown, Conn.; and mother, Susan Adamski of Westbury, N.Y.

Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Burgess, 29, of Cleburne, Texas, entered the Army in March 2003 and arrived at Fort Campbell in September 2009. Burgess was an Infantryman assigned to Charlie Company.
His awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Burgess is survived by his wife, Tiffany R. Burgess, daughter, Makya, and son, Zander, all of Fort Campbell, Ky.; and mother, Linda Pearce of Keene, Texas.

Specialist Jameson L. Lindskog, 23, of Pleasanton, Calif., entered the Army in August 2008 and arrived at Fort Campbell in April 2009. He was a Combat Medic, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company.
His awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon and NATO Medal.

Lindskog is survived by his father, Curtis Lindskog of Livermore, Calif. and mother, Donna Walker of Pleasanton, Calif.

Private 1st Class Dustin J. Feldhaus, 20, of Glendale, Ariz., entered the Army in September 2009 and arrived at Fort Campbell in January 2010. Feldhaus was an Infantryman assigned to Charlie Company.

His awards and decorations include: National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; NATO Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge.
Feldhaus is survived by his mother, Nichol Etchells of Glendale, Ariz. and father, Bernard Mahaljevic of Maricopa, Ariz.

The name of the sixth fallen Soldier is being withheld until next of kin notification is complete.

A memorial service will be held in Afghanistan. Fort Campbell holds a monthly Eagle Remembrance Ceremony. The next ceremony will be April 13 at 4 p.m.

[unkus]

We need to get the hell out of there right NOW.

God bless the 101st Airborne Division and all of our magnificent military.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Pan_Yan.

The latest deaths came during ongoing combat to clear insurgents from eastern Afghanistan. Campbell said he couldn't discuss details because the operation was ongoing but called it a joint mission involving NATO forces, the Afghan National Army and border police in Kunar province. "There were a significant number of insurgents killed in this operation, several large caches found and this operation is still ongoing," he said.

[SE Mom]

Oh my- bless you..and please tell your Screaming Eagle he and all of them are in our prayers- we are so grateful to them.

Hang tight, mom..

[Stonewall Jackson]

My brother-in-law just got his finalized deployment orders for Afghanistan this week. Prayers up for all members of the 101st, the Fort Campbell community, and our armed forces during these trying times.

The spring thaw will be starting in Afghanistan in a few weeks, and it always brings an upswing of violence as the Taliban and Al-Qaeda start coming out of their winter quarters.

[Tea Party Reveler]

I know General Campbell’s father——retired Air Force Master Sergeant Ernest Campbell. He lived next door to me in “Sewer Soon City” (Suisun City, CA).

Gen. Campbell grew up in Fairfield and attended Fairfield High School. He tried to get into the AF academy but they turned the General down.

Gen. Campbell is half Japanese-—his mom worked over at Napa Airport for IASCO, the JAL pilot training facility.

Pan_Yan——your name sounds familiar. Dennis Kaw perhaps? No?

[Pining_4_TX]

Amen to that.

[Pining_4_TX]

Invading Afghanistan was always going to be a disaster. Bush got us into this, and there is no end in sight. Obama is part 2 of this tragedy.

[Carling]

I agree. AQ seems to be either in Pakstan, or funding so-called rebels in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya.

Since 9/11, I read FReeper after FReeper warn that the extremists in AQ would wait years before their chance at power. Well, that time is upon us,and Obomba and NATO are helping fund these terrorists.’

History really did repeat itself, but instead of it taking 30 years, it has taken 10 years.

[Pan_Yan]

Pan Yan was the hero in With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

[TheOldLady]

What gets me the most about that pic, aside from the abasement of the USA, is the fact that everyone is laughing at the stupid kenyan usurper.