How is the 101st Airborne writing the next chapter of the U.S. Army? Plus the local news for September 5, 2024.
US Army soldier pleads guilty to selling sensitive military information
An Army soldier has pleaded guilty to charges that accuse him of selling sensitive information related to U.S. military capabilities, including dozens of documents addressing topics ranging from rocket systems to Chinese military tactics.
A soldier, a sailor and a marine all walk into the studio…
If you are thinking about joining the military, there are some basics that you need to know before you can head out to basic training.
A Ft. Campbell soldier is arrested on multiple federal conspiracy charges
U.S. Army intelligence analyst Korbein Schultz has been arrested and indicted for charges including bribery and selling national defense information to China.
Politician, retired Army vet and international lip sync champion: Meet Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper
House Minority Leader Karen Camper isn’t just a politician. She’s a mother, a veteran and former teacher. For this story, WPLN News sat down with Camper to talk about her life leading up to becoming a state lawmaker.
9 soldiers identified in fatal Fort Campbell Army helicopter training crash
Two Blackhawk helicopters from Fort Campbell’s 101st Airborne Division crashed over Trigg County, Ky., on Wednesday night, killing the nine crew members on board.
Fort Campbell flies Black Hawk helicopters — without pilots — for the first time
The Army’s first automated flight of an unmanned and unarmed Black Hawk helicopter took place at Fort Campbell over the weekend. The system known as ALIAS flew for a half hour while navigating the imaginary towers of downtown Manhattan.
How Does A College Remember 9/11 When Its Students Don’t?
Listen Across the country people are remembering 9/11. MTSU hosted a ceremony urging attendees to never forget, but many students have no memory in the first place.
Soldier Suicides Bring Frontline Prevention Back to Base
The Army’s latest suicide prevention measure involves getting psychiatrists and counselors as close as possible to the problem – the home front.
Spike in Special Ops Suicides Hits Fort Campbell
Military suicides continue to increase, and Pentagon officials are noticing an alarming rise among special operations personnel. Defense Department data shows 17 confirmed or suspected suicides this year among elite commandos. At least two were at Fort Campbell.
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