FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Troy Scott ~ 11 May 2020

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Troy Scott

           

"We have the world's largest, baddest army," said Major Troy Scott of the Army National Guard, while explaining how easily stereotypes against other nations' militaries can often arise. "But when you're building a coalition, you have to get past those obstacles."

MAJ Scott's deployment to eastern Afghanistan in 2008- his first and for which he has received a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for his service- was spent in the company of those whom many back home may not have expected. Two thirds of the "Herculean" Task Force he commanded were members of the Polish military brigade - not American soldiers.

MAJ Scott was assigned as Senior U.S. Advisor to the Polish Military Contingent in Afghanistan, operating as the Deputy Commander of the 1200 man Task Force White Eagle- predominately Poles- from March 2008 to October 2008. It was the only coalition battalion-size task force under the 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division.

On October 31, 2008 the Polish Military Contingent assumed responsibility of their own Brigade battle space, with MAJ Scott continuing on as advisor to the Polish brigade.

Said MAJ Scott, "Sometimes U.S. Forces, we look at ourselves- and rightly so- as a superior force." But, he explained, to watch one of our NATO partners (particularly the Poles) operate in Afghanistan and exceed expectations proved to be a tremendously gratifying experience

There has been a further impact to maintaining such a partnership as well. Keeping the Poles in Afghanistan allows the U.S. to keep 3 times the number of our soldiers out of Afghanistan.

"The value is expediential- a combat multiplier," he said.

It was MAJ Scott's job to ensure that the American expectations were understandable for the Poles, for whom English was not their second language, but their third. Scott, who had no previous experience with the Polish military or even the Polish language, observed the melding of two differing armies and cultures, fighting alongside one another for a shared goal in a foreign space.

Learning the land and history of the region was key to both MAJ Scott and his Task Force. During his deployment, his brigade participated in the largest coalition movement of personnel in Afghanistan, moving battle spaces from the Paktika province to the Ghazni province.

"You have to be a little bit politician, engineer, city planner, lawyer," described MAJ Scott.

For his service and leadership, MAJ Scott has also been recommended for the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross.

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[ExTexasRedhead]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLd-qIvrDc

Father and son become Marine brothers | Militarykind

Now you’re only not my son, but you’re part of my family as a Marine.” This dad couldn’t be prouder watching his son follow in his footsteps.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ETR...what a great story. Thanks for sharing. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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May 11

Learning from Little Ones

Bible in a Year:

• 2 Kings 13–14
• John 2

From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise.

Matthew 21:16 When a friend and I rode into one of the slums in Nairobi, Kenya, our hearts were deeply humbled by the poverty we witnessed. In that same setting, however, different emotions—like fresh waters—were stirred in us as we witnessed young children running and shouting, “Mchungaji, Mchungaji!” (Swahili for “pastor”). Such was their joy-filled response upon seeing their spiritual leader in the vehicle with us. With these tender shouts, the little ones welcomed the one known for his care and concern for them.

As Jesus arrived in Jerusalem riding on a donkey, joyful children were among those who celebrated Him. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! . . . Hosanna to the Son of David” (Matthew 21:9, 15). But praises for Jesus were not the only sounds in the air. One can imagine the noisiness of scurrying, money-making merchants who were put to flight by Jesus (vv. 12–13). Furthermore, religious leaders who had witnessed His kindness in action “were indignant” (vv. 14–15). They voiced their displeasure with the children’s praises (v. 16) and thereby exposed the poverty of their own hearts.

We can learn from the faith of children of God of all ages and places who recognize Jesus as the Savior of the world. He’s the One who hears our praises and cries, and He cares for and rescues us when we come to Him with childlike trust.

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[mountainlion]

We have the baddest Army. One of them got cleared this week, General Flynn.

God Bless America.

[luvie]

What a great story of one of our brave heroes!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...Blue and Penny weather today?

We had sun, but now going into overcast. It won’t be long before we need rain.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Ready to take on the new week?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes we do, and YES he did!!! Now I want heads to roll for what was done to General Flynn.

Have a great week. Hope spring is still there.

[radu]

Thanks for posting the link to this awesome video. What a proud dad, his son following in his bootsteps.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hope you’ve had a relaxing day.

Been another day cussing Comcast here but it seems to be working for the moment. We’ll see how long it lasts.

[Kathy in Alaska]

We DO have the greatest!

Hope you had a good day and a good nap.

[luvie]

I did and I did! Two worship services...12 this morning, 8 tonight in attendance..., lunch at DQ where the tables were way apart and the employees wore masks and gloves, a nice 2-hour nap and supper, instead of breakfast, in bed. Pizza! I got a lovely e-mail card, too. :) And my son just called me.

Hope you had a quiet day with no “homework”.

[radu]

Howdy, LUV.

It sounds like your day went quite well. Supper in bed even!

[luvie]

It was a darn good day! I didn’t realize he was going to do that. I was just in here surfing the ‘web till the pizza was done. LOL!

How was your day? Hope it was pretty.

[radu]

It was sweet of him to do it.

It was a very pretty day here. They’d said we might get some showers this evening as another cold front moves through but that hasn’t happened. Two more brisk days ahead, then we warm up to the 80s.

Had pretty much no internet all day and no TV either for over an hour but all seems to be working now. We’ll see how long it lasts. I did more cleaning to pass the time. LOL

[luvie]

That stinks that your internet is so bad. Wonder if it’s because so many more people are using it at the same time.

It was supposed to rain here, but poof. It disappeared. sigh