Courtesy Photo | Staff Sgt. John Young, a platoon sergeant with the 319th Transportation Company, 110th...... read more read more
Story by Spc. Steven Artim
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq - Soldiers with the 319th Transportation Company, 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 224th Sustainment Brigade, 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), are in the midst of their first deployment, while several others are two and three-time veterans who bring valuable experience to the unit.
Staff Sgt. John Young, a platoon sergeant with the 319th Trans Co, and a Columbus, Ohio, native, initially began his military career in the United States Marine Corps, before transferring to the Army Reserves. He serves as a juvenile counselor in his civilian career. Young is a two-time veteran who brings his previous deployment experience to his platoon and unit.
“My job on the civilian side has helped me a lot during the course of my Army career,” said Young. “It’s helped me to become a better mentor and leader throughout my years of being an NCO [non-commissioned officer].”
He recalls his first deployment during the initial push into Iraq, and explained how the environment has improved dramatically over the years since then. His first deployment was also with the 319th Trans Co.
“A lot of the things we’re concerned about now in Iraq weren’t an issue then,” he said. “For example, IEDs [improvised explosive devices] were not as common as they are now. But things have definitely changed for the better; the Iraqi Army and police have stepped up tremendously since the last time I was here.”
| Date Taken: | 10.03.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 10.03.2010 09:08 |
| Story ID: | 57421 |
| Location: | CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, IQ |
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