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Amanda Pinson
On March 16, 2006, American lost one of its best. Sgt. Amanda Pinson was killed in a mortar attack. We are deeply saddened for the loss of SGT Amanda Pinson. We are all still in shock. Amanda was a great soldier and an even better person. We all know where Amanda must be now. Amanda was already an angel and loved by all who knew her. We who knew Amanda are all devastated and heartbroken and she will never be forgotten. I knew Amanda personally. Amanda was a 98C Signals Intelligence Analyst. Although I am the Senior 98C working in the same unit Amanda did not work directly for me yet I still often spoke with her and she often came to me for advice on many different matters. Although all of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Amanda Pinson, Memorial Day Tributes, Military, Our Best: Military Women
In the Service of Her Country: Amanda Pinson
Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson, U.S. Army, paid the ultimate sacrifice while proudly serving her country in Iraq on Thursday March 16, 2006. She died on base, in an indirect fire attack. I first wrote about this remarkable young woman on March 20, 2006, just four days after her death. Little did I then realize where this story would take me, and this blog. I heard from friends, family and her fellow soldiers. This girl next door from St. Louis, Mo. would become for me the symbol of what our servicemen and women are and are doing. The National Security Agency has Mandy’s picture on its wall of honor. She was a skilled and talented intelligence analyst. One of her boss’s wrote that She was deeply concerned for soldiers’ safety and news of soldiers … Read entire article »
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NSA Honors Amanda
The National Security Agency has taken a most unusual step and decided to honor a serving soldier for her efforts. Sgt. Amanda Pinson was killed in Iraq, and my posting category details the circumstances and the loss. Via Dirk NSA On 30 May 2006, LTG Keith B. Alexander, USA, Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service, paid special tribute to SSG Edwin H. Daza Chacon, USA, and SGT Amanda N. Pinson, USA, during the Agency’s annual Memorial Day Observance. The service was attended by family, friends, and distinguished guests. SSG Daza Chacon was a cryptologic linguist serving in the United States Army in the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group. He perished in February 2006 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee in central Afghanistan. SGT Pinson was a cryptologist serving in … Read entire article »
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Burying Amanda
Sgt. Amanda Pinson was buried today. KSDK Hundreds gathered Saturday to pay tribute to a soldier killed during a mortar attack in Tikrit, Iraq on March 16th. Sergeant Amanda Pinson of south St. Louis county was buried Saturday morning. Old Glory lined the streets of during the poignant occassion. Her funeral was a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the words liberty, freedom and pride. These are words embodied by both the American flag and a young soldier. One mourner said with age comes more of her appreciation for what the military does to keep Americans free. Amanda Pinson paid the ultimate sacrifice for the United States and an Army she was proud to serve. Friends and strangers came out Saturday to simply say thank you. “I think that whether you support the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Amanda Pinson, Commentary, Iraq, Military, Original writing, War on Terror
Spc. Amanda Pinson
Update: Burying Amanda UPDATE: Sgt. Amanda Pinson UPDATE: The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Tikrit, Iraq, on Mar. 16, when a mortar round detonated. Killed were: Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson, 21, of St. Louis, Mo. Spc. Carlos M. Gonzalez, 22, of Middletown, N.Y. Pinson and Gonzalez were assigned to the 101st Military Intelligence Detachment, 501st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH Family members said Spc. Amanda Pinson, 21, was killed in a mortar attack on the base in … Read entire article »
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March 27th, 2006 | Comments Off
Memories of Sgt. Amanda Pinson from her fellow soldiers: We are deeply saddened for the loss of SGT Amanda Pinson. We are all still in shock. Amanda was a great soldier and an even better person. We all know where Amanda must be now. Amanda was already an angel and loved by all who knew her. We who knew Amanda are all devastated and heartbroken and she will never be forgotten. I knew Amanda personally. Amanda was a 98C Signals Intelligence Analyst. Although I am the Senior 98C working in the same unit Amanda did not work directly for me yet I still often spoke with her and she often came to me for advice on many different matters. Although all of our soldiers are precious to us Amanda was like a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Amanda Pinson, Commentary, Iraq, Military, Original writing, War on Terror