MAY 2012 3 ADT Medics on Mission 4 Featured Soldiers of the Month Team Sower Georgia Agribusiness Development Team II 5 Sergeants Major s Comments 6 Photos With Sword And Plow We Are Fighting Evil
ADT II Growing Proficient in Mission, Setting the Standard in Excellence Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan GA ADT II recently celebrated 30 days in Afghanistan with their combat patch ceremony, where soldiers are awarded the patch to wear on the right sleeve of the uniform signifying service in a combat zone. With one month down, GA ADT II has settled in to a rhythm of meeting with Afghan agricultural officials, daily air and ground missions, and a myriad of supporting tasks. GA ADT II is constantly receiving commendation for the high standards of professionalism and excellence set by all team members. From the Afghan Government to other coalition militaries such as the Czech Provincial Reconstruction Team, GA ADT II is making an unmistakable impression on every organization it interacts with. GA ADT II continues to work to make Camp Shank our home away from home, between missions and other duties, Soldiers are volunteering their time and efforts to construct ADT II s own fitness center. Says SGT Bob Persun, Having our own gym will be so much simpler, than sharing a crowded gym with other units. Whether working on the fitness center or continuing to train and fight, Georgia s finest continue to represent our great nation! GA ADT II is making an unmistakable impression Having recently come and gone, Memorial Day is a unique time for soldiers serving in the military. As we remember those who have gone before, we strive to honor their sacrifice with our service. Sowing Freedom! 2
ADT II Medics Gain Real World Experience LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan GA ADT II is composed of Georgia s best and brightest volunteers, and the ADT medics are no exception. Even though ADT II hasn t seen combat, SGT Whitney Anderson and SPC Caleb Moore, Army medics, have seen plenty in their first month in assessed the patients symptoms, which included clawing at his Afghanistan. From treating ADT Soldiers daily maladies, neck and shallow breathing. Despite the fact that the individual assisting the FOB Shank forward surgical team, and helping spoke only Arabic, SGT Anderson decided to administer an local villagers, they have had their hands full ensuring the Epinephrine injection based on his symptoms. Said SPC Moore, health and safety of Georgia s finest. Combat medics are Because of the language barrier, it could have been anaphylactic responsible for providing care to service shock or just a panic attack, but we made the call members who experience frontline trauma on under pressure and it worked out. Shortly after the battlefield. Medics are embedded with GA ADT Soldiers the injection, the Soldier s breathing returned to each platoon not only to access casualties but normal, and within an hour he was walking around health and safety is to monitor the ongoing health of their team. and talking normally. For their efforts Anderson, number one concern For medics like Anderson and Moore, Moore, Nabb, and Neal were awarded a Jordanian ensuring that their unit is cared for is top Commendation Medal by the Jordanian command. priority. SGT Anderson is frequently able to (See photo above) scrub in and assist the Shank surgical team as they treat various coalition forces. On the training value of Additionally in support of GA ADT II s reconstruction efforts SGT this additional duty Anderson says, Any real-world Anderson, Suraya Safi - ADT s US linguist, and others from the ADT experience I can gain makes me a better medic for GA ADT, women s engagement team are which is my number one concern. currently assembling care packages that are based on the However their care is not needs of local Afghan women. limited to ADT personnel. Care items include women s SGT Anderson and SPC hygiene products, pre-natal Moore, assisted by SPC vitamins, and folic acid to aid in Nabb, were recently able to healthy infant development. provide rapid medical attention to a Jordanian Whether training, helping or soldier near ADT II s living serving, friends and families back quarters at FOB Shank. home can rest knowing that Noticing Jordanian soldiers Soldiers are in good hands with carrying an individual on a the GA ADT II medical team. litter, Anderson and Moore 3
Soldiers of the Month Kayla Green Age: 23 Hometown: Trion, GA MOS: 31B Military Police Education: Allied Health Service freshman. at South University Favorite Activities: Coaching basketball, watching movies, baking gourmet cakes Stuck on a desert island with one book: Dominant Blonde, one TV Show: How I Met Your Mother, one movie: Love and Basketball one artist: Lyfe Jennings Favorite thing about this deployment: Being with such a great team Crazy Fact: I have a fear of midgets, or little people whatever they like to be called Brian Felker Age: 30 Hometown: Hiram, GA MOS: 91B-Mechanic Work: GA Counterdrug Taskforce Favorite Activities: Flying, Spending time with his kids Stuck on a desert island with one TV Show: Burn Notice, music: country, one movie: Sniper Favorite thing about this deployment: Helping the Afghan people as they get their Agriculture on track Crazy Fact: Brian and his wife Just had their 4 th baby girl! Jayden Brooke Felker arrived May 20 th at 7 lbs. 15oz. 18 ½ Kasey Loyd Age: 22 Hometown: East Dublin, GA MOS: 19D- Cavalry Scout Work: Laurens County Sheriffs Office Activities: fishing, going to the river, attempting golf Stuck on a desert island with one movie: Anything Adam Sandler or Vince Vaughn, one TV show: Hawaii 5-0, NCIS or Criminal Minds Favorite thing about this deployment: Having our own rooms and personal space Crazy Fact: Mortally terrified of any kind of snake, dead or alive 4
Sergeants Major s Comments Greetings! GA ADT II is Sowing Freedom each day making a positive impact on the Afghan People. I believe each of us is extremely proud of our contributions to the team. Each member of the team is engaged in his or her expertise, which is evident from the positive comments received from other coalition forces, our higher command, and our partners. I want to first thank the Soldiers, Every family member plays an intricate role in the ability to perform our mission Airmen, and Civilian for the phenomenal job they are doing here at FOB Shank. I would also like to thank the families, significant others, and our Family Support Group on their support of our personnel. Each of you plays an intricate role in us being able to concentrate on our mission. I have encouraged our personnel to take advantage of the benefits afforded to us during this deployment. Many of them are taking advantage of the educational opportunities, some want to purchase a new home, and some are investing and saving. We continue to participate in professional training by our own team members and various support personnel on FOB Shank. Each of us will be far better off when we return from active duty than when we began this journey. Some of the training is required, some will equate to promotion points. We are doing a good job improving our battle-space in the living area and at the Tactical Operations Center. I often receive comments concerning the greenery in the Georgia Agricultural Development area, the improvements we ve made, and the professionalism of our personnel. COL McGalliard and I are extremely proud of our Soldiers, Airmen, and Civilian. May God continue to bless our team, our families, loved ones, and the United States of America! CSM Tony C. Willis, Sr. Command Sergeant Major Freedom is not Free! Mailing Address Last, First RANK GA ADT II FOB Shank (East) APO, AE 09364 5
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