Coast Guard Is Prepared for Pandemic Flu
Chuck Simmins | July 3, 2009 |
Admiral Thad Allen, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard has a blog. In a recent post, he talked about the Coast Guard’s readiness for pandemic flu, swine flu or novel H1N1.
Staff Sgt. Conrad Begaye - Silver Star
Chuck Simmins | July 2, 2009 |
Garrett spoke of the “warrior ethos” that guides soldiers: place the mission first, never accept defeat, never quit, and never leave a fallen comrade.
“These are just words to some people,” Garrett said. “But the warrior ethos is a way of life to Staff Sergeant Begaye. Amazing acts of bravery and valor were commonplace that grim day. But this morning, we recognize Staff Sergeant Begaye for his courage - and we are thankful for the opportunity to serve with such a man.”
Continuing Promise 2009 in El Salvador
Chuck Simmins | July 2, 2009 |
Photo: Lt. Michelle Mathis hands stickers out to local children during a Continuing Promise 2009 medical community service project at Loma Larga school.
New PTSD Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Chuck Simmins | July 2, 2009 |
The solution came in the creation of an intensive eight-week therapeutic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Day Treatment Program called “evolution” that began in March 2009 at LRMC. During the eight-hour days, patients enrolled in the program participate in multiple disciplines and interests, including art therapy, yoga and meditation classes, substance abuse groups, anger and grief management, tobacco cessation, pain management and multiple PTSD evidence-based practice protocols.
Palin Visits Deployed Guard Troops
Chuck Simmins | July 2, 2009 |
Just as she did when they were deployed to Iran, Sarah Palin is visiting Alaskan National Guard troops deployed in Kosovo.
Staff Sgt. Logan Cortes - Bronze Star with V
Chuck Simmins | July 1, 2009 |
Even though he was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions, he still thinks about the Marines who were there with him that day.
“I don’t think I deserve a Bronze Star for my actions out there,” Cortes said. “I wasn’t the only person out there. There were the other Marines covering me when I went out to recover those guys.”
Our Best: Staff Sgt. Selina Joy Wadsworth
Chuck Simmins | July 1, 2009 |
“It seems like only yesterday I was pinned my sergeant stripes, and now I have my staff segeant, but to look over the short time that I have already been an NCO, I’d have to say that I will always remember how hard I worked for my soldiers and how amazing my squad has worked even harder for each other,” said Wadsworth. “I clearly remember one moment out on patrol where I wrote and gave the mission’s operational order and saw each person doing the work that needed to get done. It was amazing to know that I had that type of influence to be able to set soldiers out to accomplish a mission.”
I Want to Be a Part of History
Chuck Simmins | July 1, 2009 |
“I want to look back one day and have stories to tell my children and grandchildren that will last for generations,” White said. “I want them to be proud to say, ‘that is the stuff I am made of: I am my father’s child.’ When history is written and all is said and done, I want to be remembered.”
Navy Electrician Gets Marines Wired
Chuck Simmins | July 1, 2009 |
Petty Officer 1st Class Garrison Hardisty, project supervisor, said he had no doubt in Church’s ability to adjust to the challenge, and proof of that is the recent completion of the MEB-Afghanistan COC.
“That’s what Seabees do, we make do with what little we have,” Hardisty said.
Our Best: Sgt. Brenda Bushera
Chuck Simmins | June 29, 2009 |
“Their anthem is relatively new,” Bushera said. “Many of them don’t even know it. I felt it was extremely important for the Iraqi people to hear their anthem and have pride in it. This was a good way for them to have pride in their freedom.”
“It builds nationalism,” Skaar added. “You can see the emotion on their faces when they hear the song. When we did it at the Romanian ceremony at Adder, some of them actually broke into applause when it was finished!”
Wounded Warriors Return to Iraq
Chuck Simmins | June 29, 2009 |
Nearing the end of the meeting, a young Soldier stood up and asked them, with everything they’ve experienced, if they would be willing to return for another tour in Afghanistan or Iraq.
Every one of the Soldiers nodded.
“Sure, we’d go back,” one of them said. “We’re here with you right now, aren’t we?”
USO Opens R&R Oasis in Basrah Desert
Chuck Simmins | June 28, 2009 |
The local United Service Organizations (USO) office and the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) coordinator for 34th Red Bull Infantry Division are teaming up to create an oasis in the middle of the Basrah desert for servicemembers and civilians to escape the pressure of operations.
Sarah McConnell, USO director here, said the center, housed in a former dining hall, already has undergone a “soft opening,” meaning there are some services already available.
“We have 13 Internet stations set up already, along with 18 phone lines for people to call home,” McConnell said. “Both services are free of charge to anyone who uses them.
“We wanted to get something started for the troops here right away,” she continued. “We’re not fully functional yet, but we got the computers and phones set up so we could at least offer some services.”
Our Best: Cmdr. Alison LeFebvre
Chuck Simmins | June 25, 2009 |
Photo: Physical therapist Navy Cmdr. Alison LeFebvre escorts an El Salvadorian child to physical therapy at a medical clinic in La Union, El Salvador.
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