Fort Campbell in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Airborne

#759 and #767

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

1. Airborne Marker

Inscription. In memory of the nine eagles who tragically perished on the night of 29 March 2023. Embodying the core ethos all dustoff soldiers share, a deep commitment to rescue others in times of need, these brave souls trained to undertake their duty to save lives anytime, anywhere.

#759
CW2 Rusten R. Smith • WO1 Aaron M. Healy • SSG Joshua C. Gore • SGT Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos

#767
CW3 Zachary G. Esparza • Wo1 Jeffrey A. Barnes • SSG Taylor J. Mitchell • SGT Isaac John Gayo • SGT David M. Solinas Jr.

Out of the chaos of catastrophe, a recondite beauty emerges; a bond forged in the fires of circumstance--a shadow seen in the light. - J.L. Russell

To all 6-101 soldiers, past and present, abroad and at home: Your memory lives on

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 36° 38.063′ N, 87° 27.171′ W. Memorial is in Fort Campbell, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. It is on Tennessee Avenue north of 19th Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the campus of Fort Campbell. Visitors must access the base via Gate 7 to access

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marker. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Tennessee Ave, Fort Campbell KY 42223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Honor of the Fallen (within shouting distance of this marker); In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving with the 101st Aviation Reg, 9th BN (within shouting distance of this marker); Wings of the Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ozzie 76" (within shouting distance of this marker); Lancers (within shouting distance of this marker); 431 (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Police and Air Defense Artillery (within shouting distance

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

2. Airborne Marker

of this marker); Support during the Global War on Terror (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Campbell.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

3. Airborne Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

4. Airborne Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

5. Airborne Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

6. Airborne Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.