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On October 13th 2005, Fort Campbell made international headlines when Pvt. Nicholas Mikel opened fire on fellow soldiers.

Changes to the 101st Airborne are intended to make the Army more capable to deal with today's threats. The post is expecting another 2,000 troops, with the addition of another Brigade , bringing the total active-duty population of Fort Campbell to around 28,000.

The commanding general of both Fort Campbell and 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is currently Major General Thomas R. Turner II . The post's current garrision commander is Colonel Larry Ruggley.


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