Fort Campbell–To aid in the ongoing COVID-19 relief effort, about 70 Fort Campbell soldiers assigned to 501st Medical Company deployed Saturday, April 18 to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.
These Soldiers are scheduled to provide support in Boston.
“The nation called, and the 501st Medical Company has answered,” said Maj. Gen. Brian E. Winski, commanding general, 101st Abn. Div. and Fort Campbell. “This remarkable team of medical professionals will increase Boston and the nation’s overall capability to fight COVID-19 in one of the most severely affected regions of the country. I’m confident they will make a difference, and everyone at Fort Campbell is incredibly proud of them.”
The Soldiers of the 501st Medical Company are trained and proficient in a wide variety of medical capabilities, including immediate and routine medical treatment, dental and X-ray capacities, patient care, and ground medical evacuation.
“The 501st is well trained, well led, and ready for whatever awaits them,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Barker, 101st Abn. Div. command sergeant major.
Fort Campbell deployed about 300 Soldiers from the 531st Hospital Center March 26 to work at the Javits New York Medical Station. About 10 Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade, 101st Abn. Div. deployed April 14 to the northeast region.
Spc Beverly Roche photo.