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Burns, a former ‘Troubled Teen,’ Now Helps Young Men That Were Once Like Him
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler stephen.tressler@us.army.mil Task Force Longrifles HHB 1st Sgt. Robert Burns, a native of Atlanta, Ga., didn’t want to turn out like many of the guys he grew up with who were in “jail or … Continue reading
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OCS Instructor Joseph Sallee Leaves a ‘Major’ Mark on ‘His Soldiers’
Story by Capt. Daniel Van Horn Daniel.B.Vanhorn.mil@mail.mil Camp Lemonnier, DJIBOUTI – If you’ve ever wondered what a typical weekend is like for National Guard Soldiers attending Officer Candidate School (OCS), simply watch an episode of the History Channels’ “Surviving the … Continue reading
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Brothers Launch Surprise Attack…….on Mom?
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler Stephen.tressler@us.army.mil Camp Lemmonier, DJIBOUTI – Picture this if you will; you’re an American teenager and you join the Army National Guard during the heat of two wars in 2006, with Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively.Your … Continue reading
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The ‘African’ Kentucky Derby Party is Ready and in the Gate!
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler stephen.tressler@us.army.mil CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti –The ‘going-away’ ceremony for the Kentucky National Guard’s Task Force Longrifles … Continue reading
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“I’m blessed to be an American Soldier”
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler stephen.tressler@us.army.mil CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti –Spc. Ashley Craig, a Louisville, Ky., native, didn’t grow up dreaming … Continue reading
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Distinguished Warfare Medal, We Barely Knew You
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler stephen.tressler@us.army.mil In about the same amount of time it would’ve taken to process the paperwork for a servicemember to receive the Distinguished Warfare Medal, the medal itself was repealed by new Defense Secretary Chuck … Continue reading
Cardinals, not Wildcats, are Boosting Morale for Soldiers from Kentucky Now! (Just not all Soldiers)
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler stephen.tressler@us.army.mil CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – OK, I know I know, we’re guilty of not posting … Continue reading
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Task Force Longrifles Commander Sees the Big Picture, Leads by Example
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler stephen.tressler@us.army.mil CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti –Remember the guy (or gal) who didn’t demand to be put … Continue reading
Warrior Leader Course a Success for Kentucky National Guard Soldiers in Africa
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler stephen.tressler@us.army.mil CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – The heroic portrayal of an individual is called hagiography. So … Continue reading
Soldier Credits New Love and Battle Buddies, for His Exuberance
Story by Staff Sgt. Steve Tressler stephen.tressler@us.army.mil Deployments are tough to handle for the whole family. There’s just no other way to say it. The Soldier, the spouse, and the children, are all forced to endure it and just wait … Continue reading
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