4th Brigade Combat Team

 

Other 2011 Rendezvous Events
November 9-10, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY

4th Brigade Combat Team, 506th Infantry
    

 

Robert F. Sink Memorial Library
Open House
Wednesday - November 9, 2011

photos from Peggy Pearson
Flag Presentation

(Center): Gene Overton (C Co, 1st BN, 1967-1968), 506th Association Membership
Director/Co-Founder/President Emeritus, speaks at the presentation of a Curra-
hee Battle Flag to the Robert F. Sink Memorial Library from the 506th Association.

The plaque under the flag reads
BY GENEROUS DONATION OF THE 506TH ASSOCIATION
WE STAND TOGETHER - THEN, NOW, ALWAYS
WWW.506INFANTRY.ORG

(Left): Library Director James Moore
(Right): 506th Association President Don Thies (B Co, 2nd BN, 1970-1971)

Attendees

Currahees attending the open house/presentation ceremony

(Standing L-R): CSM William Hambrick, Jr. (CSM, 4th BCT, 506th); Ron Helwig (B Co, 1st ABG,
506th, 1960-1962); Hoyt Bruce Moore, III (A Co, 1st BN, 506th, 1970-1971); Octavio Laguna
(C Co, 2nd BN, 506th, 1964-1966); Fred E. Guild Jr. [HQ (Demolition), REGT, 506th PIR, 1944-1945];
COL Sean Jenkins (CO, 4BCT, 506th); Gene Overton (C Co, 1st BN, 506th, 1967-1968); Don
Thies (B Co, 2nd BN, 1970-1971); (Sitting): Terry Van Meter (B/C/HHC, 2nd BN, 506th, 1966-1968)

photos from Gene Overton
(C Co, 1st BN, 1967-1968)
COL Sink Display
Display of COL Sink’s medals, riding boots,
West Point jacket, and "Strac Bowl", which
was given to him upon his retirement. These
items were donated by COL Sink's daughters,
Robin Sink McClelland and Margaret Sink
Swenson, in July 2010.

Reception Cake
Cake for the open house reception

2011 Currahee Print Unveiling
Thursday - November 10, 2011

photos from Gene Overton (C Co, 1st BN, 1967-1968)
Print Unveiling
The 4th BCT unveiled the James Dietz 2011 limited edition Currahee Print, commemorating the
history of the 506th Infantry. The prints were for sale, and the artist was on hand to sign them.
(R-L): COL Sean Jenkins (CO, 4BCT, 506th) and CSM William Hambrick, Jr. (CSM, 4th BCT, 506th).

Stands Alone, Together, Forever

Stands Alone, Together, Forever

Only 506 of these limited edition prints (with certificate of authenticity) are
available. Prints can be ordered via US Mail from the Currahee S-5 Store
by printing/filling out the 4th BCT Order Form (Adobe pdf file).

Currahee Service Award
Friday - November 11, 2011

Currahee Service Award
Currahee Service Award presented to SFC John F. Kohne by the 506th Association

Jenkins and Kohne
(L) COL Sean Jenkins (CO, 4BCT, 506th) presenting the Currahee Service Award, on be-
half of the 506th Association, to SFC John F. Kohne [HHC (FSO), 1st BN, 506th, 2004-2011]

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