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Story by: Sgt. Scott Raper
149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
BAGHDAD - The 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade as whole still isn’t fully on ground in Baghdad, but that doesn’t mean there’s not work to be done. Members of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 149th MEB quickly fell in to help pave the way for the entire brigade to conduct its mission as part of Operation New Dawn.
One of those members is Spc. Jackson Gudgel of Louisville, Ky. As an information systems specialist, Gudgel mans a brigade “help desk,” assisting with any and all issues soldiers have with their e-mail, networks or general information technologies.
The job is a tough and important task considering the necessity of setting up communication and access requirements for every soldier.
The 149th MEB soldiers will be filling the shoes of the 116th Cavalry Brigade. Gudgel said there’s a lot to benefit from the opportunity to work side by side with soldiers you are replacing.
“Its great to have the 116th still here helping,” said Gudgel.
“They’ve been here awhile. They know what’s been going on and what kind of problems they have run into. It helps us learn our job better and know in advance what kind of problems we may face.”
Not only is transitioning jobs an important task, adjusting to a new environment is as well. Gudgel says the weather could be worse and living conditions are pretty good.
“I’m just trying to get use to Baghdad, where everything is and how to get around. At least it is cooler than Kuwait and chow is great, good meals all around,” he said.
Gudgel is mostly looking forward to finding a rhythm in all aspects of the 149th MEB’s deployment and doing his job properly to assist all his fellow soldiers as they all work towards completing the mission in Iraq.
| Date Taken: | 09.29.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 09.30.2011 14:29 |
| Story ID: | 77850 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 61 |
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