Most Recent Mountain Sound Off Posts

Destination: AnywhereMG Mike Oates - Monday, 05 January 2009The Army has authorized me to pursue joint use of Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield at Fort Drum to allow commercial airlines to operate there. That way, Soldiers, their Family members and our North Country neighbors could be able to catch a commercial jet at Fort Drum instead of having to drive to Syracuse.If we can make this happen - where would you want to fly to?

Are We At War Or What?MG Mike Oates - Friday, 02 January 2009I usually get one or two off-topic comments in the blog each week that aren't posted. But I am posting this comment under a separate heading because I wanted to get your honest thoughts. Here goes:

Staying In Touch While DeployedMG Mike Oates - Friday, 26 December 2008While deployed, how easy/difficult has it been to stay in touch with your loved ones? What are the best ways?

Assignment to Fort DrumMG Mike Oates - Monday, 08 December 2008There are still many Soldiers who do not seek assignment to Fort Drum. Other than the weather, is there something we should work  on to make Fort Drum a more desirable assignment? 

Live Chat with the Commanding General?MG Mike Oates - Monday, 17 November 2008I am interested in starting an on-line chat session for about an hour a week - is there any interest?