Why did they select the 101st for the West Africa ebola mission?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:18:40 -0400

Because, just like ebola, the 101st isn't really airborne either.

Ha!

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Oct 20 at 2014 2:28 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:28:11 -0400

Probably due to a couple of reasons:

1) they were entering green phase in the training cycle, making them available for deployment or were on the disaster relief standby status(most likely reason).

2) they are light forces and their equipment is easily air transportable.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2014 2:31 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:31:10 -0400

What? Did I just hear a smakdown hit? What???? I don't hear an airborne uproar? Silly wimps..... I'm thinking it's time for these airchairs to go back to straght legs......

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 20 at 2014 3:47 PM

SPC David S. — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:47:56 -0400

Some body probably said aerosol and thought they said air assault.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2014 4:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:01:58 -0400

The 101st is Air Assault, but that is still some funny shit!!

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Oct 20 at 2014 4:10 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:10:14 -0400

Don't worry, the 82nd will be SECOND relieving the 101st, who is FIRST since the start of the century. Maybe someone will secure an LZ/DZ so the 173rd (yes always the THIRD) can feel comfortable jumping in.

Response by SSG Ralph Innes made Oct 20 at 2014 5:24 PM

SSG Ralph Innes — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:24:16 -0400

They figured West Africa would be a nice break from Ft. Campbell.

Response by SSG Byron Hewett made Mar 7 at 2023 2:39 PM

SSG Byron Hewett — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:39:23 -0500

ouch