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Holiday Spirit Sweeps Through the 17th FB HQ
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
Married in the service
He was looking for something to break the ice with her. He first noticed her during mobilization training at Camp Ripley, Minn., and wanted to get to know her, but needed a way in. One day, he noticed she had a bootlace out and decided this would be a perfect conversation starter. This on-the-spot correction to her uniform, however, did not have the desired effect and he felt disappointed after the encounter. “All I know is, (a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marriage in the Military, Military
Our Best: Capt. Michelle Szczenpanek
The doctors and medical staff of the Warhorse Brigade conducted neonatal resuscitation training at Contingency Operating Base Basra for local doctors June 10-11. The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, offered the training and introduced new procedures and equipment that can help save infant lives and reduce the risk of babies suffering from cerebral palsy and mental retardation. “Iraq has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world,” said Maj. Roger Brockbank, 2nd BCT … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Medicine, Military, Our Best: Military Women, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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