FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Fort Campbell is expecting more than 500 soldiers to return to post following deployment to Afghanistan. 188 troops returned on Saturday and another group is scheduled to come home on Monday.
The post says 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division soldiers are coming back from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. The “Task Force Destiny” soldiers have been there providing aviation support to U.S., coalition and Afghan forces.
The soldiers exceeded 50,000 flight hours, transporting more than 7 million pounds of cargo and 91,000 passengers, and conducting 1,700 security missions and 256 air assault operations. Five soldiers received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and valor.