United We Roll World Tour Show
Stardust Radio www.stardustradio.com
Tuesday 8/16/11 2:00pm – 4:00pm Central (Live)
Wednesday 8/17/11 6:30pm – 8:30pm Central (Repeat)
Welcome Stardust Listeners! Thank you for joining us on United We Roll
Tuesday, the 16th day of Aug, 2011.
On this week's show, we will check in with three deployed members, two in the Army, and one serving with the Air Force. Every one of these visits will reach into your hearts today. These were taped time wise rather close together and we did have some phone line difficulties, esp to the outer bases which you will hear, but they do not distort the whole of the visits by any means. Remember, if you are not able to stay with us through the afternoon today, this show will repeat again tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug 17th at 6:30pm Central.
(2:10pm) For our first visit, we are joined by Army CPT Steven Hamby, who is currently on deployment with the 5/4 CAV, 2-1 AAB, and is still putting in 12-15 hours per day as his unit works hard not only to train Iraqi counterparts, but also to prepare places such as JSS Falcon - better known as FOB Falcon to so many - for the recent turnover to Iraqi Security forces. My respect and my heart continue to grow with each visit which we are blessed to host with the men and women who protect freedom for us and others.
(2:49pm) Our next visit takes us to the beautiful countryside of Kyrgyzstan and Transit Center Manas, where we visit with TSgt Patrick Cozad, who is the lead technician of a shop with the 376th EAMS (Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron) where they keep KC-135 refueling tankers in top maintenance shape and ready to fly. TSG Cozad and his team are acutely aware that keeping the planes in the air keeps other planes fueled and providing overhead protection for our troops on the ground. This is a beautiful visit that you do not want to miss.
(3:31pm) Our final visit is with Army SSG Scott Parham of Alpha Battery, 1-7 FA, 2-1 AAB where he is the Howitzer Section Chief and HQ Platoon Sergeant. At times, the sound will be pretty rough, but this is how it can be when you are talking with a unit that does not have the communication links that a full sized base has. But with the wonderful information that SSG Parham brings to share with us, it is worth staying tuned to catch all that you can.
We would like to express our appreciation to some folks without whom the visits this week would not be possible. Our deepest appreciation goes to Army CPT Selina Tolonen, Sgt Daniel Stoutamire and Air Force TSgt Tammie Moore.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL & MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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Last American
Red Cross Team Leaves Iraq (JBB)
Red Cross Team Leaves Iraq (JBB)
While we have followed the drawdown and the changes with Operation New Dawn as it is called in the final stages in Iraq, we are beginning to see some definite signs that the closing chapters are upon us. One is the recent closing of the last American Red Cross Team to leave Iraq on August 1st, which had opened its doors in June 2003 at Joint Base Balad. We will have more information on this during our show.
We the family members of those who serve send our deepest appreciation to the members of the ARC for all that they have done to bring comfort to our loved ones in Iraq in a variety of ways. You, too will never be forgotten. An article on the closing of this ARC unit is available in our United We Roll Blog at www.stardustradio.com, click on the United We Roll page and click on the Blog button on top left.
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