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Our Best: Even More Twins
Shortly after identical twins Pfc. Lane Higson and Pfc. Casey Higson arrived at Fort Riley, Kan., this spring, they went to war. The twins, natives of Myrtle Beach, S.C., joined the Army just over a year ago using a “buddy system” option, and together made it through several grueling months of training. They arrived at Fort Riley in March hoping to catch a break after nearly a year of training, but the Army had different plans. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
Tasha Got Blown Up
Ashely and Tasha’s mother sends the the following from May 10: I am OK! Just wanted everyone to hear my story before it gets blown way out of proportion. Yes…I did get hit with a roadside bomb (IED) Yes…I am ok. I only have a few little cuts and bruises Yes…I do have some hearing loss in my right ear No…I did not do combat rolls out of the truck while still moving No…I did not hit it on purpose (i didn’t see it till last sec) Yes…My truck did catch on fire immediately after the detonation The IED was called a pressure plate…a thing where once there is weight put on it, it will cause it to detonate. My driver and I saw a little pot hole in the road at the last second. My driver swerved to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror
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