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Alabama National Guard helps Tuscaloosa
Spc. Robert Boettner, 31st Chemical Brigade, Northport, Ala., carries a child’s bike from the rubble in the Crescent Ridge area in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Many families lost everything during the tornado and little discoveries like this bike that still works helps them to hold on to hope. Photo by Spc. Katherine Dowd Alabama National Guard soldiers responded quickly and proficiently in response to Governor Robert Bentley’s mobilization of the Alabama National Guard this week. The Guardsmen were … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disasters, Humanitarian Assistance, Military, Tornado Outbreak April 2011
Our Best: Sgt. Sophia Malone
A chance meeting with Army Lt. Gen. Kevin Campbell in June led to a dream job for Iraqi war veteran and Purple Heart recipient Army Sgt. Sophia Malone. The Alabama National Guard Soldier, assigned to the community-based warrior transition unit here [Redstone Arsenal, AL], is continuing her service to the nation as a human resources administrative assistant at the Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command. She takes care of administrative requirements for awards, appraisals, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
