CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2009 – The benefits a grateful nation makes available to those who serve in its military are numerous, but connecting servicemembers to the resources in their local areas – especially when they serve in the reserve components – can be a challenge. Army Capt. John Donovan addresses the soldiers attending a video teleconference at Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq, Dec. 17, 2009. In conjunction with the community of St. Cloud, Minn., the 34th Infantry Division hosted the teleconference to showcase the individuals and organizations the soldiers of central Minnesota will deal with when...