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Local World War II airborne legend Kenneth “Rock” Merritt died Wednesday, officials with the 18th Airborne Corps confirmed. Merritt, 97, served with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division during key World War II battles and was the 18th Airborne Corps’ first command sergeant major. He is also the only command sergeant major to serve as the Corps top senior enlisted advisor twice, first selected for the spot from 1962 to 1966 and again from 1973 to 1977. “We certainly know he did his duty here with all of us,” 18th Airborne Corps officials said on social media. “He was among our nation’s finest soldiers, mentors, and citizens.” ....
- Clarksville, TN Online - https://www.clarksvilleonline.com - 101st Airborne Division Soldiers receive Honors above Army-Wide Rate Posted By News | 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Public Affairs Staff Fort Campbell, KY – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) recently completed Expert Infantryman Badge and Expert Soldier Badge training and testing, during which the division performed above the Army-wide benchmark for both awards. The 101st Airborne Divison’s pass rate for the ESB was 25 percent. Army-wide pass rates hover between 12 to 18 percent, according to the ESB test management office, with statistics updated as new training events are conducted. EIB pass rates also outperformed the average, at 27 percent. Average EIB rates are similar to ESB rates. ....