(FORT CAMPBELL, KY, May 10, 2012) – The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) will honor one of its own with the official compound naming ceremony in honor of former regimental commander, retired Gen. Bryan “Doug” Brown, May 14 at Fort Campbell, Ky.
During his distinguished 40-year career, Brown was involved in combat operations in Vietnam, Grenada, Kuwait and Iraq and other classified operations. General Brown commanded the 160th SOAR, Joint Special Operations Command, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and U.S. Special Operations Command.
Reporters interested in attending the ceremony, must contact the 160th SOAR (A) PAO NCOIC, Staff Sgt. Ricardo Branch, by May. 11 at 5 p.m. at (270) 412-8108 or e-mail ricardo.branch@soar.army.mil. Please provide your name, organization, and after-hours contact information, including e-mail address, so we may keep you advised of any changes to the schedule. Special needs or interview requests should be submitted at this time as well.
Plan to meet for the renaming ceremony at 3 p.m., May 14 at Fort Campbell Gate 7.