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Our Best: Spc. Dawn Rogler
As a child, Spc. Dawn Rogler looked forward to the day when she could serve in the military, just like her grandfather. So when she realized that her civilian desk job wasn’t everything she hoped it would be, she decided to enlist in the Army. “My grandfather always told me stories about the Army when I was growing up,” she said. “I’m proud to be a Soldier because I know I’m helping not only my family, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
Our Best: Spc. Brittany Hardcastle
Spc. Brittany Hardcastle joined the Army and volunteered for the 82nd Airborne Division to make a difference – and she has. Hardcastle is a Paratrooper with the Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. She prepares and gives intelligence briefings to anyone passing through Regional Command –West, Afghanistan seeking intelligence. She is a member of the Female Engagement Team and she routinely acts as the intelligence representative for missions outside Forward Operating … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
Italian troops aid paras in Haiti rubble clearance
Buildings lean dangerously, looming over soldiers in the street below attempting to remove mounds of debris, the remains of structures that have already crumbled. As a tractor fills its bucket with a new load of fragmented concrete, it snags a downed power line, causing loose bricks to fall from the structure above. This scene is evidence of why the engineering mission here is so important. When the road is cleared, it will become a safe route … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disasters, Military, Our Allies
A tent means a lot to Haitian orphans
Haitian children explore the inside of a tent, using every flap and vent as an entrance, dodging their way between the legs of U.S. Army Paratroopers. Giggling, they pull at the ropes stabilizing the structure, testing its construction. The smell of freshly unpacked tents and the sound of children’s laughter fill the air. This scene was replayed at four different sites around Port-au-Prince as Paratroopers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team went along their mission, providing … Read entire article »
Army medics at work in Haiti relief effort
For the Fort Bragg, N.C.-based enlisted medical personnel assigned to the Joint Task Force –Haiti, Operation Unified Response has been a tremendous learning experience and training opportunity. “Our medics have been working with nongovernmental organizations, seeing 100 – 300 patients per day,” said Command Sgt. Maj. James Westover, senior enlisted adviser, 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. When the squadron first arrived, they assisted with the disaster relief, but “the injuries … Read entire article »
Afghanistan avalanches call upon aid resources
Coalition forces, volunteers and Afghan doctors are working to render medical care and assistance in the wake of a series of avalanches that struck a high pass in Afghanistan’s Parwan province Feb. 8 and 9. The avalanches reportedly killed or injured hundreds of Afghan travelers and have cut off a major route between Kabul and northern Afghanistan. Afghan doctors and coalition members of Task Force Medical East, 82nd Airborne, 30th Medical Command and the 455th Expeditionary Medical … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Disasters, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Haitian assistance stories for February 3
82nd Airborne surge food to needy Haitians “We created posters, flyers and radio messages promoting the World Food Program and the government of Haiti, informing the people what to expect during the surge, where to receive coupons for food, and where the distribution sites would be,” said Capt. Ben Biver, operations detachment commander. “We are constantly out watching how our products are working and constantly judging their effectiveness.” Over 50,000 hand-cranked or solar-powered radios were distributed in … Read entire article »
Paras opening roads in Haiti
U.S. soldiers directed crowds of local citizens, blocking off a street of a particularly hard-hit section of the city, while their comrades operated heavy equipment in the streets, removing piles of rubble, rebar and garbage into trucks owned by the Center of National Equipment. Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, both part of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, joined with the Center of National Equipment … Read entire article »
Earthquake in Haiti – morning update January 19
The United States military is makes a massive effort to make information available about the operations in Haiti. Facebook, Twitter and many, many Bloggers’ Roundtables are all a part of their strategy. We have participated in many interviews in the last few days with more to come. Divers have examined much of the port area in Port-au-Prince. There is damage, both on the surface and underwater. It may be possible to open a portion of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Charity, Disasters, Military, Original writing, Reporting
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