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Flying High Over Fort Campbell

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:26:24 +0100

Title:
Flying High Over Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Three C-119's unload their cargo of troopers highly trained for Airborne attack

Post Headquarters

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:26:23 +0100

Title:
Post Headquarters
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
The most alert and aggressive type training is carried on at this modern base near Clarksville, Tennessee and Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:26:23 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Fort Campbell is located a few miles north of Clarksville, Tenn. near the Kentucky and Tennessee border.

Realistic Training

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:26:23 +0100

Title:
Realistic Training
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
A "highlight" in Basic Training at Fort Campbell is the actual firing practice on the range. Competitive scoring allows the soldier the feeling of accomplishment and shows the instructors the need for additional training when necessary.

Fort Campbell Post Exchange

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:26:23 +0100

Title:
Fort Campbell Post Exchange
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
The Post Exchange service of Fort Campbell, Ky. offers complete merchandise service to the military personnel and dependents of this huge and fast growing Military Center. About fifteen branches in the troop area offer similar service, on a smaller scale, for service men stationed nearby.

Realistic Training

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:26:22 +0100

Title:
Realistic Training
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
A Napalm air strike neutralizes on "enemy position" in the tactical training area for a "mop-up" by ground troops in training at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Rifle Squad Training

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:26:19 +0100

Title:
Rifle Squad Training
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Military personnel in training at Fort Campbell, Ky. are given varied experience in the basic arms as well as automatic weapons of the army. Training under simulated battle conditions creates a more realistic tactical situation for the later weeks of basic training.

Chapel No. I

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:49:02 +0100

Title:
Chapel No. I
Fort Campbell (KY), Linen unused

Description:
The Christian Youth Fellowship Bell was dedicated here "With faith in God to The Youth of the World".

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:02:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Fort Campbell, Kentucky is modern in every detail, carefully planned and constructed for the training of ground forces and air-borne troops. It is now one of the most outstanding and largest installations for basic training in the United States. Fort Campbell is 57 miles northwest of Nashville, Tenn. The nearest cities are Clarkesville, Tenn., 7 miles to the south and Hopkinsville, Ky., 15 miles to the north.

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:28:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Fort Campbell, Kentucky is modern in every detail, carefully planned and constructed for the training of air-borne troops. First named "Camp Campbell" it was constructed in 1942-43 and has been constantly improved. Fort Campbell is 57 miles northwest of Nashville, Tenn. The nearest cities are Clarksville, Tenn., 7 miles to the south and Hopkinsville, Ky., 15 miles to the north.

Ready for the Iump

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:18:00 +0100

Title:
Ready for the Iump
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Paratroopers, with full equipment , have boarded a transport from which they routine jumps while in trainning at Fort Campbell, KY. -Tenn.

Chapel No. 1

Sat, 9 Sep 2006 23:50:18 +0100

Title:
Chapel No. 1
Fort Campbell (KY), Linen unused

Description:
The Christian Youth Fellowship Bell was dedicated here "With faith in god to The Youth of the World".

Post Chapel

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0100

Title:
Post Chapel
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
This new Post Chapel is a result of great thought and planning by the War Department to make the soldier's environment more pleasant while serving at Fort Campbell. The spiritual needs of the military personnel is carefully supervised by highly trained, thoughtful and sincere officers of the Chaplain Corps.

U. S. Army Headquarters

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:56:00 +0100

Title:
U. S. Army Headquarters
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
The most alert and aggressive type training is carried on at this modern base near Clarksville, Tennessee and Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Post Headquarters

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:55:00 +0100

Title:
Post Headquarters
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
This huge military installation, made up of the main post, Fort Campbell Air Base and Clarksville Base, is modern in every detail, carefully planned and constructed for the training of military personnel most needed in peace and war. First named "Camp Campbell" it was constructed in 1942-43 and has been constantly improved, Fort Campbell is 57 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee. The nearest cities are Clarksville, Tenn., seven miles to the south and Hopkinsville, Ky., 14 miles to the north.

U. S. Army Hospital

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:54:00 +0100

Title:
U. S. Army Hospital
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
This modern military Hospital serves the personnel and dependants of this vast military community. Fort Campbell is located on Hwy. 41 A about half way between Clarksville, Tenn. And Hopkinsville, Ky.

Realistic Training At Fort Campbell

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:51:00 +0100

Title:
Realistic Training At Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Is located on the Kentucky - Tennessee State line between Clarksville, Tenn. And Hopkinsville, Ky. This huge military installation, constructed for use in World War Two, has been expanded and is now one of the main training bases in the Nation. The third Army Training Center graduates thousands of ground force trainees yearly. Many of these soldiers later qualify for Officer Candidate Schools, Paratrooper training or specialist ratings.

Training At Fort Campbell

Sat, 6 May 2006 01:39:00 +0100

Title:
Training At Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Infantry, Artillery, Engineers, Armored units and other tactical Division troops team up to make a hard striking combat team at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The most alert and aggressive type training is carried on at this modern base near Clarksville, Tenn. and Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Sat, 6 May 2006 01:36:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
On the Tennessee - Kentucky State Line. Paratroopers, the Air Corps, Artillery, Engineers and Armored units team at Fort Campbell, Ky. The most alert and aggressive type training is carried on at this modern base near Clarksville, Tenn. and Hopkinsville, Ky.

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Fri, 5 May 2006 20:23:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
This card shows the famous Fifth Army Patch and other identified views of Fort Campbell. Upper right is view of Post headquarters; Upper left is view of one of the many modern Post Chapels and the lower right view is the Administration building of the U. S. army Hospital

Training At Fort Campbell

Fri, 5 May 2006 20:22:00 +0100

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Fri, 5 May 2006 20:21:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Fort Campbell, Kentucky Home of sixth infantry division Campbell Army Airfield U. s. Army Training center Special troops . S. Army reception center U. s. Army Hospital The graduated facilities of fort Campbell, Kentucky offers the best in Basic and Specialty training to thousands of troops yearly.

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 05:13:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Linen unused

Description:
Between Hopkinsville, KY., and Clarksville, TN

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 01:59:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Linen unused

Greetings From Fort Campbell

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 01:58:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell (KY), Linen unused

Description:
Between Hopkinsville, Ky., and Clarksville, Tenn.