LOCATION
Welcome to Fort Campbell, home of the Screaming Eagles, of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
Fort Campbell Kentucky 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 Clarksville, Montgomery County Tennessee, the post office is located in Kentucky, and the identification lies with that state.
Montgomery County is a patriotic community. 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.
There's so much to do in Tennessee. There's the Great Smoky Mountains brim with wildlife and pioneer homesteads. Pigeon Forge, Dollywood offers music, thrill rides and mountain crafts. The Chattanooga aquarium, Nashville Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame. In Memphis there's Elvis Presley Graceland and the historical Beale Street.
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 11, the 101st Airborne Division led the way on D-Day in the night drop prior to the invasion. When surrounded at Bastogne, 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 11, the 101st Airborne Division was awarded four campaign streamers and two Presidential Unit Citations. In January 1991, the 101st once again had their "Rendezvous with Destiny" in Iraq. Fort Campbell soldiers have supported humanitarian relief efforts in Rwanda and Somalia, and then later supplied peacekeepers to Bosnia, Haiti and Kosovo.
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.
Fort Campbell is also home to two elite Special Operations units, the 160th Special Operations aviation Regiment (Airborne) and the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne).
Refer to Major Unit Listing for additional information.
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 05; Military 29,276, Family Members 56,714, DoD personnel 2,885. The installation also provides support to National Guard, Reserve Units, and Retirees.
SPONSORSHIP
Soldiers desiring a pin-point assignment and a sponsor to assist them upon arrival at Fort Campbell can contact Strength Management. For enlisted Soldiers contact 270-798-9264/9265 and for Officers contact 270-798-5413
All incoming personnel must report to Replacement Detachment located at 6916 Desert Storm Ave to sign in. Replacement Detachment is open 24 hrs a day 7 days a week. All Soldiers must report in between 0600-1730 in BDUs. For more information contact Replacement Detachment 270-798-2813/2817.
Forwarding address while enroute is: 101st SSB, Replacement Detachment, Fort Campbell, KY 42223. Replacement will hold your mail up to 2 months. You can also go to our local post office to obtain a box number application form "PS Form 1093" for Ft Campbell Post Office. 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.
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 and are based on number of occupancy and the size of the room requested.
Pets are permitted, but need to call within 60 days in advance to request management approval. Both ID cards or a marriage license have to be present upon check-in. To make a reservation contact Turner Army Lodging at 270-439-2229. If you forget to make your reservation in advance and you arrived Fort Campbell and there are no rooms available. Make sure you obtain a statement of "non availability from the Turner Army Lodging BEFORE you go off post. If you don't get a statement of non availability, you will not get reimbursed your "temporary lodging allowance"
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
You will receive a Newcomer's Briefing every Thursday at Replacement Detachment Main Auditorium 6916 Desert Storm. Representative from MEDDAC, TRICARE, Education Center, and Equal Opportunity will be present. This briefing is mandatory for all Soldiers.
ACS and Turner Army Lodging offers an "Eagle Family Welcome" to all spouses and family members newly arrived to Fort Campbell. Briefing will be conducted every Tuesdays 0900-1000 HRS at the Turner Army Lodging lobby area.
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.
Phone (270) 798-9322, Hours of Operations 0730-1630 Mon-Fri. Closed Sat and Sun.
The Lending Closet offers basic kitchen essentials free of charge for 30 days. Items such as pots, pans, dishes, iron, sleeping mats, folding tables & chairs and baby items are available. Linens, microwave and electronic equipment are not provided. 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 WILL NOT be permitted access.
You must have an ID sticker when entering the post at Fort Campbell. Individuals who need to register their automobiles or need visitors pass may pick one up at gate 4 at the visitor's center/vehicle registration. In order to obtain an ID sticker, you need to show your ID card, registration, proof of insurance, and valid driver's license. The visitor center/vehicle registration is immediately on the right before you go through the gate guards at gate 4 (main gate).