COMBAT OUTPOST ZEROK, AFGHANISTAN U.S. Army Capt. Robert Smith with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division provides security near Combat Outpost Zerok, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2013. Security was … [Read more...]
There is an undeniable sense of enthusiasm when I get a new piece of gear and try it on for the first time. Gear has that special power, it's not just an article of clothing, a bag, equipment, or accessory. Instead it is a purpose driven piece of gear to assist me in my love of … [Read more...]
I have been an amputee for almost 12 years now. While in the Army serving with the 10th Mountain Division I was hit by a VBIED (vehicle born improvised explosive device) more commonly known as a suicide car bomb. In my last 12 years I have been up and I've been down and to be … [Read more...]
In the Army I was a pretty squared away soldier. I was what was called a hooah soldier. I will say I did catch a small case of slacker when I was a Specialist but I blame that on my enlistment time running short and I was going to leave the Army. But I fixed that myself. I … [Read more...]
