2021 Economic Impact Reports
Fort Drum's total economic impact for 2021 was $1.96 Billion, with 6,340 jobs indirectly induced or supported by Fort Drum.
Speaker's Series
Advocate Drum chairman Thomas Carman announced that National Grid is partnering with Advocate Drum to present a new speaker series, Interviews & Insights.
The new series is offered on a bi-monthly basis and features various speakers addressing topics such as Protecting our Nation; The Soldier & Family; and other Fort Drum and military related topics from the local perspective, that of Big Army, and a global perspective. "Interviews & Insights will provide our membership and the larger community the opportunity to learn more about the Army and 10th Mountain Division and how it effects our community”, said Mr. Carman. “We are extremely grateful to have National Grid’s partnership in making this program available.”
“National Grid salutes the men and women of the 10th Mountain Division and the businesses, organizations and community leaders who embrace, support and celebrate Fort Drum’s contributions to the region,” said Alberto Bianchetti, National Grid’s Central New York Regional Director. “Our active commitment to Fort Drum and the Drum Country extends from a longtime partnership with Advocate Drum to promote mutual support and understanding through sponsorships like the Interviews & Insights program. We are steadfast in the role we play to drive growth and development in the region and looking forward to future opportunities.”
Watch Previous Interviews - click on the links:
MG Milford A. Beagle, Commanding General Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division: Click here: https://youtu.be/_w-H9YpRUoE
Sergeant Major of the Army, Michael A. Grinston. Click here: https://youtu.be/bfiIqWi5USI
General Michael Garrett, U.S. Army Forscom Commander. https://youtu.be/PI2Pj8r8FKw
LTG Walter E. Piatt, Director of Army Staff. https://youtu.be/wNrYto4JLCw
CSM Mario O. Terenas, 10th Mountain Division & Fort Drum: https://www.informnny.com/abc50-now/10th-mountain-division-command-sergeant-major-discusses-day-to-day-military-operations-fort-drum-in-headlines" data-mce-href="https://www.informnny.com/abc50-now/10th-mountain-division-command-sergeant-major-discusses-day-to-day-military-operations-fort-drum-in-headlines">https://www.informnny.com/abc50-now/10th-mountain-division-command-sergeant-major-discusses-day-to-day-military-operations-fort-drum-in-headlines
MG Brian Mennes, Commanding General of Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division: https://youtu.be/JPQnCCfkm9g
2018 Economic Impact Reports
Fort Drum's total economic impact for 2018 was $1.9 Billion, with 6,485 jobs indirectly induced or supported by Fort Drum.
North Country Named 2019 "Great American Defense Community"
The Great American Defense Communities, now in its fourth year, recognizes military communities and regions that help improve the qualify of life for service members and military families.
