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U.S. Army Spc. Amanda Wilson, 24, enlisted in the Army in 2010 as a signal support specialist and is serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in eastern Afghanistan. A native of Orchard Park, N.Y., she currently serves outside her job as a member of the 173rd’s Female Engagement Team, talking to local women in Afghan villages. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Sword

Why We Serve: Army Spc. Amanda Wilson

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

A simple turn of events led Army Spc. Amanda Wilson to a life-long calling she never knew she had: as a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team’s Female Engagement Team.
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After more than 20 surgeries resulting from machine-gun fire while serving in Afghanistan in 2010, Army Sgt. Michael Krapels returned to duty and is serving another deployment with Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Sword

Face of Defense: Soldier Returns to War After 20 Surgeries

Posted on January 26, 2013 by glenn.selby

Three years after suffering war wounds that resulted in more than 20 surgeries, Army Sgt. Michael Krapels is back where he wants to be; serving in Afghanistan.
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Photo: Traveling Back to Post

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Administrator

U.S. Army Spc. Newton Carlicci travels on his way back to Command Observation Post Charkh after a patrol to the village of Paspajak in the Charkh district in Afghanistan’s Logar province, June 20, 2010. Carlicci is assigned to the 1st …
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30 Days Through Afghanistan: The Fifth Pillar – Day 32

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Administrator

By U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathan Gallahan, ISAF Joint Command Public Affairs It was a little strange being out in the province again after we’ve spent so much time in the major cities of Afghanistan. It was actually quite …
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