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1st Battalion, 506th Infantry
4th BCT, 506th INF
Fort Campbell, KY -- 2005-current
Republic of Iraq -- 2005-2006
Afghanistan -- 2008-2009

Permanent Orders 251-4: 8 September 2005, DOA orders redesignating the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

A Tribute to Our Troops: 1-506 Currahee

Air Assault Troops Experiment with Hybrid Humvee: October 2005, article (with photos)

Iraq Deployment: November 2005-November 2006

MA2 Michael A. Monsoor, USN Seal Team 3 (attached to 1st BN, 506th), KIA 09/29/06, Ar Ramadi, Iraq Fallen Navy SEAL Enshrined in Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes: April 9, 2008 Bush Awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL: April 8, 2008, USATODAY on-line article (with photos) Fallen Navy SEAL awarded Medal of Honor: April 10, 2008, Stars & Stripes (Pacific edition) article (with photos and audio) A Fitting Honor for a Heroic, Fallen SEAL: by Michael Fumento, UnionLeader.com, April 11, 2008 A Debt That Can Never Be Repaid: by Michael Fumento, The Weekly Standard, 04/21/2008, Volume 013, Issue 30 SECNAV Names New Zumwalt-Class Destroyer USS Michael Monsoor: October 30, 2008, US Department of Defense News Release NEWSLETTERS: Red Currahee Courier (1st Battalion, 506th Newsletter) C Company "Gunfighter", 1st Battalion, 506th Newsletter: January 2006 (5 pages): 1 2 3 4 5       February 2006 (8 pages): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8     March 2006 (8 pages): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8     April 2006 (8 pages): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8     May 2006 (8 pages): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8     June 2006 (8 pages): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8     July 2006 (10 pages): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 Aug - 15 Sep 2006 (6 pages): 1 2 3 4 5 6         15 Sep - 15 Oct 2006 (9 pages): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Additional articles and photos about the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry can be found on some of the pages of the 506th Regimental Combat Team brigade-level newsletter. Currahee Press: Volume 1, Issue 1, February 2006: 24-page Adobe PDF file (2,140KB) Volume 1, Issue 2, March 2006: 30-page Adobe PDF file (3,140KB) Volume 1, Issue 3, April-May 2006: 41-page Adobe PDF file (3,534KB) Volume 1, Issue 4, June-July 2006: 24-page Adobe PDF file (1,622KB) There was no Volume 1, Issue 5 Volume 1, Issue 6, September-October 2006: 24-page Adobe PDF file (2,011KB) Volume 2, Issue 1, Winter 2007: 16-page Adobe PDF file (9,165KB) The 506th RCT in Iraq Echo Company Newsletter March 2006: page 1 - page 2 Three Soldiers from 101st Killed from Small Arms Fire: March 17, 2006, WBIR.com (Knoxville, TN) article about SSG Marco A. Silva (HHC, 1-506th, KIA 03/13/06) and SGT Corey A. Dan (D Co, 1-506th, KIA 03/13/06) Photojournalist Toby Morris Shot in Iraq: March 6, 2006, pdnonline article Operation Normandy: March 21, 2006 Q & A with Toby Morris, Photographer Shot in Iraq: March 21, 2006, pdnonline article Soldier's Funeral Peaceful as Threatened Disruption Fails to Materialize: March 25, 2006, Boston.com article about the funeral of SGT Corey A. Dan (D Co, 1-506th, KIA 03/13/06) Walter Reed's World of Hurt, Hope: April 5, 2006, washingtonpost.com article mentions (with two photos of) PFC Daniel Perry (B Co, 1-506th, WIA) Cincinnati Soldier Killed in Iraq Explosion: April 10, 2006, WCPO.com (Cincinnati, OH) article about SFC Gregory S. Rogers (D Co, 1-506th, KIA 04/09/06) Fort Campbell Soldier Killed in Iraq: April 10, 2006, WBKO.com (Bowling Green, KY) article about SFC Gregory S. Rogers (D Co, 1-506th, KIA 04/09/06) Red Currahee Takes on Insurgents: April 2006 article about A Co, 3rd BN, 103rd AR, 55th Bde (PA National Guard) and 2nd Platoon, C Co, 876th EN (PA National Guard), both attached to 1-506th, Dec 05-Jun 06 Operation Bastogne: April 10, 2006 SPC Maxwell D. Ramsey (C Co, 1-506th) Sacrifice Honored in Hallowed Place: April 21, 2006, washingtonpost.com article (with photo) Before Graceland, a Less-Publicized Stop at Walter Reed: July 7, 2006, washingtonpost.com article Fumento Weblog: by journalist Michael Fumento Firefight at Ramadi: April 22, 2006 about C Co, 1-506th Another Firefight (One That Came Close to Never Being Blogged): April 23, 2006 (with photos) about A Co, 1-506th Camp Corregidor in Central Ramadi: April 26, 2006 about 1-506th (3 KIAed) Iraq 2006 Photos by Michael Fumento: the photos of the 1-506th are toward the end of this slideshow The Band of Brothers (and Their Mothers): May 11, 2006, The American Spectator on-line article about 1-506th Has photos, videos, and many imbedded links (printed in light blue) The New Band of Brothers With the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division in Ramadi. by Michael Fumento The Weekly Standard, 06/19/2006, Volume 011, Issue 38 When Fanaticism is Your Only Skill: June 13, 2006, TCS Daily on-line article about C Co, 1-506th Return to Ramadi: by Michael Fumento, The Weekly Standard, November 21, 2006 The Fighting Killions: March 8, 2007, TCS Daily on-line article (with photo) about SPC Robert Killion (A Co, 1-506th) A Fitting Honor for a Heroic, Fallen SEAL: by Michael Fumento, UnionLeader.com, April 11, 2008; article about MA2 Michael A. Monsoor, USN [Seal Team 3 (attached to 1st BN, 506th), KIA 09/29/06, Ar Ramadi, Iraq] A Debt That Can Never Be Repaid: by Michael Fumento, The Weekly Standard, 04/21/2008, Volume 013, Issue 30; article about MA2 Michael A. Monsoor, USN [Seal Team 3 (attached to 1st BN, 506th), KIA 09/29/06, Ar Ramadi, Iraq] GIs in Iraq Learn Fights Often on Schedule: April 25, 2006, ABC News International on-line article (with photo) about C Co, 1-506th New Iraqi Vice President's Sister Killed: April 27, 2006, CBS News on-line article mentions 1-506th US Snipers Protect Strategic Ramadi Road: May 1, 2006, washingtonpost.com article (with photo) about C Co, 1-506th Insurgents Keep US at Bay in Ramadi: May 22, 2006, washingtonpost.com article (with photo) quotes SFC Britt N. Ruble (C Co, 1-506th) Operation Dragon's Breath: May 30, 2006 article (with photo) US troops must balance life at home, mission in Iraq, say chaplains: June 15, 2006, Catholic News Service on-line article (with photo) about Father Paul Halladay [HHC (Chaplain), 1st BN, 506th]  Move into Heart of Insurgent Stronghold: National Public Radio (NPR) All Things Considered, June 19, 2006, by Philip Reeves, embedded with C Co, 1-506th CF Find Weapons Cache: July 8, 2006 article about D Co, 1-506th Flags at Half-Staff for Michigan War Casualty: August 1, 2006, Western Michigan University News on-line article about SPC Dennis K. Samson Jr. (B Co, 1-506th, KIA 07/24/06) Marines, GIs Take up Residence in Insurgent Haven: August 13, 2006, Stars & Stripes (Mideast edition) article includes 1-506th Ramadi Checkpoints Allowing US Troops to Isolate Enemy: August 29, 2006, Stars & Stripes (Mideast edition) article (with photos) about A Co, 1-506th Hunting Insurgents a Frustrating Lesson in Detective Work: August 30, 2006, Stars & Stripes (Mideast edition) article (with photos) about A Co, 1-506th C "Commando” Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division (attached to 1-506th) US Troops Razing Ramadi Buildings to Renew Security: September 2, 2006, Stars & Stripes (Mideast edition) article includes 1-506th A Stoic Soldier Waits: October 1, 2006, Anchorage Daily News on-line article (with photos) about SPC Robert Roof (B Co, 1-506th, WIA 05/20/06) Troops Inspire Ohio State Lacrosse Team: November 2, 2006, article about B Co, 1-506th Modesto Soldier Killed in Iraq: November 4, 2006, modbee.com (CA) article about SSG Joseph Alan Gage (B Co, 1-506th, KIA 11/07/06) WWE Supports Wounded Warriors: December 19, 2006, article about SPC Brandon Ferrell (1-506th) Soldiers Awarded Silver Star: February 15, 2007, article about SPC Jose Alvarez, SPC Greg Pushkin, and SGT Jeremy Wilzcek (all from 1-506th) OSU Men's Team Receives Special Guest: March 7, 2007, Inside Lacrosse article (with photo) about MAJ John McLaughlin (HHC, 506th RCT; B Co, 1-506th) Baseball Star, Bronze Star: Decorated Warrior: May 3, 2007, News Leader (Fernandina Beach, FL) on-line article (with photo) about 1LT Brett Blalock (A Co, 1-506th) Generals Give Medals to Families of Fallen: October 30, 2007, article about SFC Randall L. Lamberson (HHC, 1st BN, 506th, DOW 04/10/06) MySpace Videos (1-506th in Ramadi, Iraq, 2006): 1st-506th Mortar Team in Action: 1 minute Ramadi Train station GOES BOOM!: 3 minutes; 1-506th Sapper Platoon Ramadi Train station GOES BOOM! part 2: 2 1/2 minutes; 1-506th Sapper Platoon Combat Outpost Corregidor: 5 3/4 minutes; 1-506th Sapper Platoon YouTube Videos (1-506th in Ramadi, Iraq, 2006): Ain't Life Wonderful: 4 1/2 minutes; 1-506th and Animal Company [A Co, 3rd BN, 103rd Armor, 55th Bde (PA National Guard), attached to 1-506th] Send Out the QRF: 2 minutes; 1-506th and Animal Company Combat Mission Exfil: 1/2 minute; Animal Company The Destruction of A-25..part 1: 1/2 minute; April 10, 2006, 2nd Platoon, Animal Company The Destruction of A-25..part 2: 1 minute; April 10, 2006, 2nd Platoon, Animal Company MLRS Missile Strike: 2 minutes; Camp Corregidor (East Ramadi) Crazy Joe in Ramadi: 9 minutes; April 2006, C Company and A Company Dealer Calls for 500 Pounder: 1 minute; D Company "Dealer" Dealer Air Strike: 1 minute; D Company "Dealer" Enemy: 5 minutes; D Company at Camp Corregidor (must log into YouTube as over 17 to view this video) Air Support at Camp Corregidor: 1/2 minute; May 2006 Tower Guard at Corregidor: 2 minutes Cobra Hellfire Hit: 1 minute; C Company in Malaab District Ramadi Music Video: 4 minutes; by SGT David Repp (206th Broadcast Operations Detachment, American Forces Network) about A Company and C Company Gonna Cut You Down: 2 minutes; by SPC Andy Johnson (2nd Platoon "Maniacs", A Co, 1-506th) Ramadi 2006: 7 minutes; the Navy SEAL with the MK48 is QM2 Michael A. Monsoor (Seal Team 3, KIA 09/29/06), a few days after this footage was taken Navy Close Air Support in Eastern Ramadi: 2 minutes, by SGT Steve Campbell (A Co, 1-506th) House to House: 1/2 minute Iraq Teapot: 1/2-minute comedy; SPC Lough (A Co, 1-506th) Other Videos: Family Preparing to Bury Fallen Soldier in DE: January 4, 2006, CBS3 (Philadelphia, PA) on-line article (with video) about SPC Prince K. Teewia (HHC, 1-506th, KIA 12/29/05) Troops at Observation Post Hotel: 2-1/4 minutes; April 6, 2006, about 1st BN, 506th Highly Decorated Tri-State Soldier Killed by Explosive: April 11, 2006, ChannelCincinnati.com article (with video) about SFC Gregory S. Rogers (D Co, 1-506th, KIA 04/09/06) Combined Troops in Ramadi: 1-1/2 minutes; May 2, 2006, includes interview with CPT Joseph Claburn (C Co, 1st BN, 506th) Freedom Journal Iraq 386: 12 minutes; May 10, 2006, about 1st BN, 506th in Ramadi Ramadi Night Mission: 2 minutes; May 10, 2006, about 2nd Platoon, A Co, 1st BN, 506th Ramadi Inn Guard Watch: 4 minutes; May 16, 2006, includes interview with SPC Zachary Pentek (2nd Platoon, A Co, 1st BN, 506th) Operation Dragon Breath: 3-3/4 minutes; May 23, 2006, about D Company Freedom Journal Iraq: 4 minutes; May 24, 2006, by Pentagon about D Company at FOB Corregidor during Operation Dragon Breath Band of Brothers Fight: 5-3/4 minutes; May 26, 2006, about A Company and C Company Soldiers Patrol Mean Streets of Ramadi: 2 minutes; June 8, 2006, includes interview with LTC Ronald P. Clark (CO, 1st BN, 506th) 1-506th Holiday Shout Out: 1/2 minute; December 14, 2006, by 40th Public Affairs Division, Camp Beuhring, Kuwait

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