Fort Drum News
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division, sits just outside Watertown in Jefferson County. These are ClickNNY's stories about the post and the families and towns around it. Events and businesses are on the Fort Drum page.
Latest Fort Drum news
- Ewers takes command of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain DivisionBrig. Gen. Joseph Ewers has taken command of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division, succeeding Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 9
- Fort Drum outlines winter rules, road updates and fall eventsFort Drum officials discussed winter preparedness, traffic changes and upcoming family activities during an October community information exchange.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 8
- Fort Drum forum focuses on winter preparation and recreation plansFort Drum officials discussed winter preparedness and upcoming Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation events during an Oct. 7 Community Information Exchange.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 7
- Ewers to take command of 10th Mountain Division and Fort DrumBrig. Gen. Joseph Ewers is scheduled to succeed Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann as commander of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum during a ceremony Thursday.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 6
- Fort Drum schedules live-fire artillery training and warns of noiseFort Drum officials reportedly warned that live-fire artillery qualification exercises and a later training exercise will increase activity and noise in the training area.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 3
- Fort Drum warns of increased noise during artillery, field exercisesFort Drum officials warned that training exercises will increase activity and noise levels, including live-fire artillery qualifications and a Mountain Peak exercise.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 3
- Fort Drum aviators complete underwater escape trainingSoldiers assigned to the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade conducted underwater escape training at Fort Drum on Sept. 29 and throughout September.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 1
- Regional survey finds increased financial and health-care pressuresThe Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization’s 2026 community survey found increased reports of financial strain, housing concerns and difficulty accessing local health care across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, along with gains in some preventive-care measures.Fort Drum · Community · Sep 29
- Free fishing clinic held at Fort Drum’s Remington PondThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosted a free fishing clinic Sept. 27 at Remington Pond at Fort Drum, where participants received instruction and children learned about fishing and fish anatomy.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 29
- Fort Drum holds annual appreciation event for military retireesFort Drum held its annual Retiree Appreciation Day on Sept. 26, featuring a ceremony, resource fair and other activities for military retirees, spouses and community members.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 29
- Fort Drum holds annual appreciation event for military retireesFort Drum held its annual Retiree Appreciation Day on Sept. 26, featuring a ceremony, services, a resource fair and tours.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 28
- Regional health survey finds food, housing and care access concernsThe Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization says its latest survey found strong cancer-screening participation alongside concerns about food affordability, chronic conditions and access to health care in three North Country counties.Fort Drum · Community · Sep 26
- Fort Drum health organization releases annual community survey resultsFort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization released results from its 11th annual survey of adult residents in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.Fort Drum · Community · Sep 26
- Fort Drum soldiers take part in suicide-prevention ruck marchMore than 80 Fort Drum soldiers completed the “No One Climbs Alone” ruck march on Remington Park trails during Suicide Prevention Month, according to the submitted research material.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 25
- Fort Drum soldiers featured in new Army recruiting videosA submitted news tip says Fort Drum soldiers are featured in new Army recruiting videos, citing a report published elsewhere.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 24
- Fort Drum included in planned nuclear power projectFort Drum is part of a planned $2 billion Army project to provide nuclear power to five installations, with the reactor expected to be operating before 2030.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 23
- Fort Drum reports new climbing wall for 10th Mountain DivisionA submitted news tip says Fort Drum has unveiled a new climbing wall for the 10th Mountain Division.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 23
- Fort Drum hosts fifth annual Get a Grip competitionSoldiers took part in the fifth annual Get a Grip competition at Fort Drum on Sept. 18, 2026, in an event hosted by the Fort Drum Suicide Prevention Program and the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade’s Holistic Health and Fitness staff.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 21
- North Country blood drives scheduled for Sept. 22-26Blood drives are scheduled at locations in Watertown, Canton, Dexter, Fort Drum, Hammond and Norwood from Sept. 22 through Sept. 26.Fort Drum · Community · Sep 20
- Louisiana Army National Guard aviation detachment prepares for Fort Drum missionsA Louisiana Army National Guard aviation detachment held a departure ceremony Sept. 13 before preparing to support missions at Fort Drum and the Southwest Border.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 18
- Polish cultural center dedicated to Fort Drum Medal of Honor recipientA cultural center in Oleszno, Poland, was dedicated Sept. 16, 2026, in honor of Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis, a 10th Mountain Division soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 18
- Fort Drum invites community members to history tourA report cited in the submission says Fort Drum is inviting community members to a history tour.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 17
- Fort Drum marks 25 years since 9/11 with ceremony and remembrance runFort Drum held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony and 5K on Sept. 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 12
- 7th Combat Weather Squadron wins Thunder Challenge againThe 7th Combat Weather Squadron won first place in the Thunder Challenge at Fort Drum on Aug. 12-13, 2026, becoming the first unit to win the competition in consecutive years.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 10
- Carthage High School plans 9/11 remembrance before football gameCarthage High School plans a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday before its home football game.Fort Drum · Community · Sep 10
- Army football team recognizes 10th Mountain Division with helmet patchThe Army football team wore a 10th Mountain Division patch during its Sept. 5 home opener against Bryant, with division patches planned for the team’s helmets throughout the season.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 9
- Fort Drum to mark 25th anniversary of Patriot DayFort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division are scheduled to hold a wreath-laying ceremony Friday at the 9/11 Memorial outside Clark Hall.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 8
- 10th Mountain Division commander reflects on Sept. 11 legacyMaj. Gen. Scott Naumann says the 10th Mountain Division’s post-Sept. 11 deployments shaped his military career and remain part of the division’s history.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 7
- Fort Drum program offers free rides to help prevent impaired drivingA newly activated Fort Drum chapter of the Drunk Driving Prevention Program provides free, confidential rides home to Soldiers, family members and civilian employees.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Sep 5
- Fort Drum hosts Best Unit Ministry Team competitionThe Best Unit Ministry Team Competition was held Sept. 3, 2026, at Fort Drum to evaluate and recognize unit chaplaincy and ministry teams.Fort Drum · Sep 4
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Fort Drum news: common questions
- What unit is stationed at Fort Drum?
- Fort Drum is the home of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).
- Which towns are closest to Fort Drum?
- Watertown, Evans Mills, Black River, Carthage and Calcium are the nearest communities. Each has its own page on ClickNNY with local news, events and businesses.
- Where can Fort Drum families find local events?
- Events across Jefferson County are listed at clicknny.com/events, and the business directory at clicknny.com/businesses covers every business in the three counties.
- How do I send ClickNNY a Fort Drum news tip?
- Send it through ClickNNY's tip form at clicknny.com/submit. Tips, photos and event listings go straight to the desk, and you can stay anonymous.