A story of tragedy, friendship and controversy. edited 12/12/25 Until December 12, 1985, the people of Gander, Newfoundland barely knew of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. But 40 years ago today, a tragic event brought these communities together. The American soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” were based in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. They had finished their 6-month peacekeeping mission on the Sinai Peninsula and had just stopped in Gander on their way home. Du

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