An advanced party of the Division started arriving at Fort Campbell from Iraq on 01/11/04, with the mission to prepare for the rest of the Screaming Eagles who arrived over the next few weeks. This marked the beginning of their preparation for their next Rendezvous with Destiny. The active division was deployed to Iraq in 2003, and they performed above and beyond. These pictures show the spirit of the Screaming Eagles and those who love them as they arrived home.
The attached collection of about thirty photos were supplied by Billy Colwell, Kimberly Kintrup and CSM (R) Joseph M. Bossi over the duration while the Division came home. These pictures were selected from four original pages.
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| A Freedom Bird unloads Screaming Eagles at Fort Campbell. They were greeted by an honor guard and Mrs. Holly Petraeus, she was there to meet and greet every returning flight. (photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup) | |
| Billy Colwell with the outside 101st Assn. Banner - one of the first things they saw from the window of their aircraft (photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup) |  |
| Line Up: They line up to receive a well deserved official "Welcome Home" and a big "Thank You" for a job well done. Many banners were hung inside and outside the hanger to remind them once more their "Band of Brothers and Sisters" were very proud of them. (photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup) |  |
| Returning Screaming Eagles finally got their well deserved hugs and kisses. Not all of the soldiers had family waiting, we should be there to say "Welcome Home Brother and Sister". (photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup) |  |
| Auditorium: Where each plane load is welcomed with a band and formal ceremony regardless of the time, day or night. (photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup) |  |
Waiting on the
Generals arrival - Left to right 2nd row...Bob Jones, Ted Crozier, Mrs. Betty Crozier,
Jordan Jeffcoat, Robert Nichols, Lawrence Douglas, Sidney Brown. On first row sitting
alone, Mrs.Carolyn Meyer.
(photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup)
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General
Petraeus and CSM Hill unfurled the colors, pausing for a moment while they hung
opened.
(photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup)
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The
General gave a warm and welcoming speech, his face expressed joy and warmth that fed the
crowds there. Everyone gave a loud and thunderous HOOAH to him.
(photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup) |
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After
the General gave his speech, he ordered the colors to be retired. The people stood in
silence while the orders were given and the color guard stepped off
and exited the
building. (photo
courtesy of Kim Kintrup)
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General
Petraeus talked to everyone there, anyone that approached him was welcomed by his warm
smile or a hug. He mingled in the crowds, lines of people approached him shaking his
hand. The RED, WHITE and BLUE framed him in this shot.
(photo courtesy of Kim Kintrup)
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| Cobra and Abu Companies in Mass Formation - Formation of C&A Companies and Attached Division elements assemble in hanger before the official welcome home programs. After the ceremony, soldier's joined their family members. Bastogne! (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret) |  |
| We Love You! - Part of the overwhelming group of family members, friends, and supporter's - Home at Last. (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret) |  |
| CSM(R) Russ MacDonald - CSM(Ret) Russ MacDonald, First Sergeant of Cobra Company in Vietnam, with the Commander of Cobra Company on their return to Ft. Campbell 25 Jan 2004 (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret) |  |
| Brotherhood Welcome - Cobra Company Veterans from the Vietnam War, welcome and trade war stories, as they welcome the current Cobra, back home to Fort Campbell KY., 25 January 2004 (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret) |  |
| Mission Accomplished - Cobra Company Commander, wife, and son bringing closure to this part of Cobra Companies 1st Battalion 327th Infantry 101st Airborne Division, Rendezvous with Destiny. This picture says it all. Bastogne! Joseph M.Bossi CSM. (Ret) Honorary Sergeant Major 327th Infantry Regiment,25 January 2004-B Company 2nd Bn,No-Slack, 0955 hrs 25 Jan.2004 |  |
| Headlines 327th Comes Home! - (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret) |  |
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Formation - No-Slack Soldier's from A, B and C Companies and fellow Screaming
Eagles, stand in formation in the hanger at the airfield being used to welcome home our
hero's. They were all humble and overwhelmed by the reception on their return.
While in Iraq, one of their greatest fears was in meeting the standards of former
Screaming Eagle's that served before them. I for one conveyed our feelings - We are
proud of them and their service, and they have met their Rendezvous With Destiny.
Welcome Home and No-Slack. Bastogne!
(photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret)) |
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| General
Cody - Welcomes home troopers from Battle Force and the Strike
Brigade, 1 Feb 2004. Bastogne!
(photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret)) |
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Commanding General MG David Petraeus and Major Romande - Major General David
Petraeus, prior to the offical welcome home and the uncasing of the 101st colors, being
briefed by Major Kenneth Romaine, former 327th Infantry Regiment XO, wounded in the
grenade attack in Camp Pennsylvania, prior to the start of Iraqi Freedom. As a side
note, Major Major Romaine, after being wounded and losing most of the use of his right
hand, redeployed in July of 2003 again taking over the duties he had prior to the war.
Currently, Major Romaine is assigned the the G-3 Operation's Section of the
Division. An example of a Real American Hero!
(photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret)) |
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| 101st Airborne Division Colors Return to Fort Campbell from it's more than one year deployment to Kuwait and the War in Iraq. Also on the same aircraft were member's of the 1st Bn.327th Infantry Regiment. In Hanger Number 5 many VIP's were on hand to include the Senator's and Congressional Delegation and the FORSCOM and Eighteen Airborne Corps Commander LTG.Vines. As of this posting the 101st Airborne Division has accomplished all of it's assigned mission and it has returned to Fort Campbell, Ky. to move on its next Rendezvous With Destiny. (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret)) |  |
| Division Colors Return (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret) |  |
| LTG Vines and LTG (R) John Cushman (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM (Ret)) |  |
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CSM Hill -101st Airborne
Division Command Sergeant Major, and a future
Screaming Eagle (his grandson). (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret))
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| LTG(R)
John Cushman - Former Commander of the 101st Airborne Division when the
101st Returned to Ft. Campbell from Viet Nam. General Cushman also commanded the 2nd
Brigade in Vietnam and retired as a Lieutenant General (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM(Ret)) |
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| The Soldiers and Happy Valentine's Day - Member's of the 1st Battalion 327th Infantry Regiment, boarding buses to return them to the regiments area for possessing and accountability of weapons, before being released for three days to catch upon the separations from their loved one's. What a Happy Valentines Day for their loved ones. (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM.(Ret)) |  |
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Brown Boots to Teacher -This Lt. had his own cheering class. You
know
it's good when all of the class was waiting for your return. Bastogne!
(photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM.(Ret)) |
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| Support
for the Support - Heads Up, take care of those Motor Pool Troops, it beats
walking! (photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM.(Ret))
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| The
Eyes Say It All - Love is in the air you can read it in her eyes. Hoooah!
(photo
courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM.(Ret)) |
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| Getting
Ready for the Next Group of Screaming Eagle Hero's - Sunday 2nd Bn. (No-Slack)
327th Infantry (photo
courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM.(Ret)) |
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| The Local Papers Provided Great Coverage -
(photo courtesy of Joseph M. Bossi, CSM.(Ret))
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All photos on this page are the exclusive property of Kim Kintrup ("Miss Paparazzi") and Joseph Bossi, and should not be copied without their permission............... Page Revised 12/22/04 .....L. Frazier