FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Troy Scott ~ February 11, 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

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Troy Scott

Info from here.

           

"We have the world's largest, baddest army," said Major Troy Scott of the Army National Guard, while explaining how easily stereotypes against other nations' militaries can often arise. "But when you're building a coalition, you have to get past those obstacles."

MAJ Scott's deployment to eastern Afghanistan in 2008- his first and for which he has received a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for his service- was spent in the company of those whom many back home may not have expected. Two thirds of the "Herculean" Task Force he commanded were members of the Polish military brigade - not American soldiers.

MAJ Scott was assigned as Senior U.S. Advisor to the Polish Military Contingent in Afghanistan, operating as the Deputy Commander of the 1200 man Task Force White Eagle- predominately Poles- from March 2008 to October 2008. It was the only coalition battalion-size task force under the 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division.

On October 31, 2008 the Polish Military Contingent assumed responsibility of their own Brigade battle space, with MAJ Scott continuing on as advisor to the Polish brigade.

Said MAJ Scott, "Sometimes U.S. Forces, we look at ourselves- and rightly so- as a superior force." But, he explained, to watch one of our NATO partners (particularly the Poles) operate in Afghanistan and exceed expectations proved to be a tremendously gratifying experience

There has been a further impact to maintaining such a partnership as well. Keeping the Poles in Afghanistan allows the U.S. to keep 3 times the number of our soldiers out of Afghanistan.

"The value is expediential- a combat multiplier," he said.

It was MAJ Scott's job to ensure that the American expectations were understandable for the Poles, for whom English was not their second language, but their third. Scott, who had no previous experience with the Polish military or even the Polish language, observed the melding of two differing armies and cultures, fighting alongside one another for a shared goal in a foreign space.

Learning the land and history of the region was key to both MAJ Scott and his Task Force. During his deployment, his brigade participated in the largest coalition movement of personnel in Afghanistan, moving battle spaces from the Paktika province to the Ghazni province.

"You have to be a little bit politician, engineer, city planner, lawyer," described MAJ Scott.

For his service and leadership, MAJ Scott has also been recommended for the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross.

Awarded: The Bronze Star, Purple Heart,
Army Commendation Medal with Valor

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Interview:

September 29, 2010 - Pentagon Channel

 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch....how much snow did you get?

Did you keep your power?

Be safe and warm!

[ConorMacNessa]

A good day, thanks! Some upper back pain, but nothing I couldn't handle.

John-Man grilled us a memorable quartet of New York Strips for dinner. Accompanied by sautéed champignons and a medley of vegetables. Life is good!

The bad weather has passed us by. I don't know if we'll get anything from Winter Storm Orko. It's been cold but no snow or other Winter precipitation.



Keep Faith with the Fallen of Benghazi! Let the Obama Regime, for once, tell the Truth!

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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[The Mayor]

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Numbered Days
February 11, 2013

In the aftermath of a devastating tornado, a man stood outside what was left of his home. Scattered somewhere among the rubble inside were his wife’s jewelry and his own valuable collectibles. But the man had no intention of going inside the unstable house to search for them. “It’s not worth dying for,” he said.

In times of crisis, our sense of what is truly important in life often comes into clearer focus.

In Psalm 90, “A Prayer of Moses,” this man of God looks at life from beginning to end. In light of the brevity of life (vv.4-6) and the realization of God’s righteous anger (vv.7-11), Moses makes a plea to God for understanding: “Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as we should” (v.12 tlb).

Moses continues this psalm with an appeal to God’s love: “Have compassion on Your servants. Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy” (vv.13-14). He concludes with a prayer for the future: “Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us” (v.17).

Our numbered days and the brevity of life call us to embrace God’s eternal love and, like Moses, to focus on the most important things.

What a God we have to worship!
What a Son we have to praise!
What a future lies before us—
Everlasting, love-filled days! —Maynard

Our numbered days point us to God’s eternal love.

Read: Psalm 90:7-17

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. —Psalm 90:12

Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 11-12; Matthew 26:1-25

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[luvie]

Thank God for heroes like Major Scott...and thank you, galz, for introducing him to us! (((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Hoodat...our troops are so deserving of God’s blessings; now more than ever.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless them for sure....”those who run to the sound of the guns”!

Great pictures, Mac, of our troops at work.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!


Sir Winston S. Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS, Hon. RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965)



"Having received His Majesty's commission, I have formed an administration of men and women of every party and of almost every point of view. We have differed and quarreled in the past; but now one bond unites us all - to wage war until victory is won, and never to surrender ourselves to servitude and shame, whatever the cost and agony may be. This is one of the most awe-striking periods in the long history of France and Britain. It is also beyond doubt the most sublime. Side by side, unaided except by their kith and kin in the great Dominions and by the wide Empires which rest beneath their shield, the British and French peoples have advanced to rescue not only Europe, but mankind from the foulest and most soul-destroying tyranny which has ever darkened and stained the pages of history. Behind them - behind us - behind the armies and fleets of Britain and France - gather a group of shattered States and bludgeoned races: the Czechs, the Poles, the Norwegians, the Danes, the Dutch, the Belgians - upon all of whom the long night of barbarism will descend, unbroken even by a star of hope, unless we conquer, as conquer we must; as conquer we shall.

Today is Trinity Sunday. Centuries ago words were written to be a call and a spur to the faithful servants of Truth and Justice:

'Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be in readiness for the conflict; for it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar. As the Will of God is in Heaven, even so let it be.'"

Radio Broadcast – 13May1940


"With Mind And Hand"



Coronet Winston S. Churchill, 4th Queen's Own Hussars, 1895

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Any storm action at your house?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did Linda have fun at the dog park? Meet new friends? Find any old ones?

[Kathy in Alaska]

WTG, John-Man!! Sounds like a wonderful repast.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


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Must retire – the 0445 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!



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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv....thanks to Star for introducing another of our heroes in uniform.

Did you have a great day? Hope you got a nap.

[The Mayor]

Not now but Friday we had 14 inches. Lots of plowing but all is good now. How’s your weather?

[Kathy in Alaska]

14” to clean up is a goodly amount. Glad you are all done.

High winds and high 30s...it’s yucky here!

Below freezing each night and above freezing each day for several days. It’s the pits!

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Hi Gang!
We have survived the Nor’Easter!
I stayed with Dawn for two nights, so that I was able to get to work as she lives less than five miles from there.

The wind was gusting from 45 to 60 mph, and the windchill factor during the blizzard was about 2 below.
At times, there were complete white out conditions.

It was hard to leave Mr B here, but had I stayed home, I NEVER would have made it to work on either day this weekend.

Even in town, the drifting snow and the snowplows buried Moxie in 4 feet of snow.
All that was visible Sat morning was the roof and the front hood.
Dawn has a bad back so I shoveled the car out me self.
I had to turn my back to the wind gusts, because other wise, they robbed me of breath.
The snow fell at the rate of 1 to 3 inches per HOUR, and made travel almost impossible.

There are more pics and stories here:
http://weather.yahoo.com/united-states/maine/durham-12759467/

We ended up with 22 inches here.
Much love and many thanks for all your care and concern!
*GROUP HUG*

Ms.B

[luvie]

So glad to finally hear from you, Sis! I was wondering if you would stay with her. Getting out of your driveway would have been impossible! Was Mr B ok out there alone? Of course he was...he’s a Mainah! :)

I’ll bet you were so sore after all that shoveling! :(

Have a good week! (((hugs)))

[Old Sarge]

{{{{{ MISS BEEEEEE!!! }}}}}

“Global Warming” strikes again, don’t it?