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Stalked in Shower, Fredonia NY Soldier Captures Rapist

Stalked in Shower, Fredonia NY Soldier Captures Rapist

Spc. Heather Lemanski, Company E, 3-142 Assault Helicopter Battalion, New York National Guard, had just returned from block leave when she was informed of a recent attack on a female Ugandan guard while in the shower. Concerned for her safety, Lemanski’s husband suggested she carry a knife and pepper spray with her when she went to shower. Taking his advice, the Fredonia, N.Y., native made it a point to have both items with her; a decision that … Read entire article »

Filed under: Americas North Shore, Crime and Punishment, Military, Our Best: Military Women

NY National Guard Soldiers Aid Afghan Villagers

NY National Guard Soldiers Aid Afghan Villagers

Afghan boys approach Spc. Cristyan Valentine from the Bronx, during the Humanitarian Assistance mission. Northeast of Kabul in the small village of Khata Kheyl children scrambled and screamed, not in terror, but in joy as Afghan national army soldiers threw out handfuls of candy and crayons. Members of Company C, 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry of the New York Army National Guard from Camp Blackhorse, were teamed with ANA soldiers from 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade 201st Corp for … Read entire article »

Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror