FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Troy Scott ~ 19 May 2025

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Troy Scott

"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.

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[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...we must remember.

Hope you are having nice pre-summer weather. Maybe even sitting outside and enjoying the sunshine.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hope your weekend’s been restful.

Though cloudy this morning, y’all got a little break from wind. I see it’s back now ...... now that the clouds are breaking up. Looking pretty again with the trees greening up fast.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Have a good weekend? Maybe spend some time with Robin and the silly pups? Gotta take advantage of comfy weather for sitting outside before it gets hot. :-)

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, our Spring weather has cooled way down but still pleasant and sunnny.

I hope all is well your way!

[PROCON]

Hiya radu!

I did go visit Robin and the pups. She just recently planted her annual flowers so we went outside to check them out. The pups are doing fine.

I'm feeling so much better that son and I are heading to the gun range this Wednesday!

[radu]

It looked like a decent day up there. Some clouds, no rain. Good for some outside time. Bet Robin’s yard is pretty with all of her new flowers planted.

Now we have to hope the weather doesn’t crap out Wednesday! It’s been a long time since you and your son headed out to the gun range. Time for some FUN!!!

[luvie]

Saluting National Guardsman, MAJ Troy Scott. His 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 with the Polish Brigade!
For his service and leadership, MAJ Scott has also been recommended for the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross.

What a hero he is!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...all the kitties out of hiding? Speaking to you?

Not a half bad day, with winds coming and going.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Blue are a team again! Enjoy your rides.

[Kathy in Alaska]

We did get some rain which was very nice.

Day times are now making it into the mid 50s, so I may get to spend a little time sitting out on the deck.

And sunset is not until 10:49p. 🙂

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evenng, luvie, and thanks for helping honor Troy Scott.

[SkyDancer]

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[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Have a good day? Was it roasty-toasty or tolerable?
Cloudy most of the day here but it still got up to mid 80s. Rain’s coming across the state now. A couple of dicey days ahead for us. *sigh*

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[radu]

Yes, the kitties seem to have forgotten my “grand entrance”. LOL They’re happily underfoot again, determined to trip me every chance they get. :-)

It was pretty up there this morning even though it was cloudy. The lake was like a mirror while the wind stopped blowing and the reflections were pretty.