By Associated Press
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell is starting a weeklong annual celebration called Week of the Eagles that will culminate with a new commander taking over the famed 101st Airborne Division. The events begin this morning with more than 15,000 soldiers participating in a run led by current commanding general, Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell. The conclusion on Aug. 12 will be a change of command ceremony to welcome the new commander, Maj. Gen. James McConville. Throughout the week, soldiers will compete in a variety of events such as softball and basketball tournaments, a marksmanship competition and the Toughest Air Assault Soldier competition.