We got our spurs!
From left to right: MSG Reaves (Platoon SGT), myself, 1LT Garrett and SSG Trevino (NCOIC)
Some more of the platoon, at the end of the ceremony. In the back row is PFC Cornish; front row is MSG Reeves, SPC Hulse, SGT Miller and 1LT Garrett.
4 Very good men: Major Roskowski, 1LT Robson, 1LT Barrett all in the second row and 1LT Garrett in the front row. Great men that work hard to keep the squadron running.
During this ceremony we also received our CAB's (combat action badge). This was given because of an attack on our area back in early September. Luckily the only casualty was our building. The Chaplain's office was damaged the most, but God was looking out for him. He had left for his leave about 2 hrs prior.
Major Goettle getting his CAB from the SCO (Squadron Commander)
CPT Brian Dukes getting his CAB
Getting my CAB
4 Very good men: Major Roskowski, 1LT Robson, 1LT Barrett all in the second row and 1LT Garrett in the front row. Great men that work hard to keep the squadron running.
During this ceremony we also received our CAB's (combat action badge). This was given because of an attack on our area back in early September. Luckily the only casualty was our building. The Chaplain's office was damaged the most, but God was looking out for him. He had left for his leave about 2 hrs prior.Major Goettle getting his CAB from the SCO (Squadron Commander)
CPT Brian Dukes getting his CAB
Getting my CAB
Now the awarding of the Spurs. I kind of felt like a horse getting shoed. Makes more sense than having us stand and lifting a leg behind us though.
Each soldier is awarded a pair of gold spurs.
Each soldier is awarded a pair of gold spurs.The Spurring ceremony shows you belonged to a Cavalry Unit while deployed to a theater of war.
Not everyone was at the ceremony because we have to continually keep operations going. It's too bad, but understandable. I hope that each soldier can take pride in the job they do. It is not the mission we thought it would be 2 years ago, but it's an important mission none the less. There are a lot of good men and women here doing their jobs day in and day out. All of us miss our homes and loved ones and look forward to being back home.
up next "Medcap"
up next "Medcap"
6 comments:
Nice spurs, cowboy! But I'm thinking that 1 combat action badge is enough for this family - no need to get another. Stay safe and know that all of you are in my prayers every day. I miss you & love you & can't wait for your return home! XOXOX C
Nice Mike I remember you telling me about the spurs before you left. I can say I haven't seen that one before. Congrat's to you all and thanks for keeping us all here safe. See ya when you get home.
Maggs
Congrat's Mike, John and I are very happy of he badage and our golden spurs too. Congrat's to all as well. I am enjoy seeing all the photos you send all of us at home. I see that some is missing under your nose. In the news is about the island Haiti of a earthquake and northern CA too. Is it one thing of wars and earthquakes in the world it doesn't quit of bad news. Our prays for all. Thank you for all of safe. Oh, Pfc. Johnson is home from the all the hospitals of Madras. Love, Linda
Hey Mike , looks like things are well...Some sad news to report...If you remember Helen Baker, the older lady with leg wounds n edema that you were treating for quite awhile...well my Mom passed away early on Jan 30th. Dr Feldman had told us in mid Dec Mom had 6 months or less to live...6 weeks was much sooner than expected..thanks sooo much for all your help, Mom(Helen) really liked n thought very highly of you..peace...email is relfoy@gmail.com
Hello Cowboy Mike, It been awhile since all of hear from you our friend. The news about Pfc Alex Johnson is going to Texas Hospital have his leg or legs take out because of many problems in the leg(s) for the past month. I heard from his Mother Becky the bad news. Our prays go to the Johnsons Family. We miss and love you Mike and all their as well. Take care. Linda & John. XXXOOOOOXXXXOOOOOO
Hey Mike, John and I went to see Lt. Long at the clinic to give him and all of you of the 82nd Calavry a homemade latch hook rug of many colors and has ORE; 82 on the rug. I am very proud of making the rug for all. There is a message for all to read. Lt. Long will give the rug to the Armory soon. I can not wait to all to the the homemade rug in the Armory. Plus, John and I saw metal that Lt. Long got from a Lt. Col. in Salem, Oregon. We are very proud of Lt.Long of his service. Lt. said you are coming home in April sometime. And he leaves in April overseas war. We all miss you our friend. Take care and write soon. XXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO to all. Love, Linda & John & Seattle dog & Lilo & Lynn girl cats Marshall.
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