Friends of the 278th

05/10/2018

Many prayers to the family, friends and fellow troops of this soldier. Our freedoms are never free.

A Tennessee National Guard soldier was killed in an accident at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif. on Monday.

11/29/2015

10/04/2013

While Commissaries are closed during the government shutdown, Sams Club is opening their doors to military members with a valid military ID, regardless of whether they have a membership.  Military members are asked to present their ID to customer service, where they will be given a temporary number…

04/08/2013

Our thoughts and prayers to the family of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Ward from Oak Ridge, who died in Afghanistan while serving his country. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

02/07/2013

Congrats to Sgt. Maj. Gregory Peck!! Thank you for your years of service, and to your dedication to the 278th!

11/11/2012

Honoring all those that have served this great country... To all veterans, thank you for your service, sacrifices and our freedoms. Your dedication to our country will never be forgotten. May God bless you each and every one.

08/21/2012

Local Knoxville soldier in need!! The soldier is in security and experienced a seizure while he was off duty. By state law, he cannot carry a weapon again (thus can't go back to work) until he is free of seizures for 6mths. He has a young infant and they need groceries. I am providing a list below - please message me if you are local and would like to donate any of these items or help the cause. Monetary donations may be sent to our P.O. Box. Thank you!

Enfamil Premium formula (4 packs= 4-6 weeks)
Distilled Water (4 gallons= 4-6 weeks)
Vegetables (variety to make baby food)
Fruit (variety for baby food)
2% Milk (1 gallon lasts about 1-1.5 weeks)
Mum Mums (snack for teething babies) (1 box lasts about 1 week)
Infant Puffs (Teething snack) (1 container lasts about 1 week)
Size 3 diapers (1 box lasts about a month)
Pull Ups (1 bag lasts about 2 months)
Baby Wipes (1 box lasts about 2 months)
Apple juice (1 gallon lasts about 2 weeks)
Orange Juice (1 quart 3 days to 1 week)
Baby oatmeal (1 can last about 3-4 weeks)
Rice Cereal (1 box lasts about 2 weeks)
Ground beef (1lb)
Chicken breast (2lbs
Eggs (1 dozen)

07/02/2012

Happy 4th of July to everyone! May you each have a safe and blessed holiday week... please remember the reason for our celebrations, and all those who have or are serving to protect our freedoms! God speed to you and yours!

05/28/2012

Everyone please remember that today is not a day of celebration, but a day of remembrance for all those that have served, sacrificed and given their all for our freedoms. As we remember, let us say thank you and honor each man and woman who have placed their lives on the line so that we may enjoy our cookouts, our parties, our days at the pool or lake. Please take the opportunity to thank the family members of a veteran, as they, too, have sacrificed much. Hope everyone has a very Happy Memorial Day, and stay safe!

05/09/2012

Knoxville Nighthawks Professional Indoor Football Team has different promotions for each game. This Saturday Night's game at 7pm is considered Military Night. Local Air Force, Army, and all other military groups are invited to come out to the game and get recognized. They have the American Legion coming out as well to set up a booth and to enjoy the game. They are offering all military personnel $8 a ticket for our upper sideline seating if you call for Danny or Jordan at the phone number below. Also, if you decide to purchase tickets at the coliseum there is a $2 discount, but the $8 they are selling are for the south endzone seats. This office is the only office offering this deal so please pass this on to all the military folks you know! Office 865-686-6106

05/04/2012

Such a heart wrenching photo...prayers for this family. May Spc. Edens ultimate sacrifice never be forgotten.

Please join us in remembering Specialist Edens and his family. Specialist Edens has been posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Afghan Campaign Medal. SFC Veronica Carter presented the awards in a private ceremony on Thursday, May 3, 2012.

04/06/2012

A U.S. soldier made the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed saving an Afghan child two weeks ago. Most stories told from Afghanistan involve things that U.S. Soldiers get in trouble for — but stories like this one are out there and are rarely told.