Photo By Jason Ragucci | A Mobile Gun System is displayed at the Amigo Airsho courtesy of 1/36th Infantry...... read more read more
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EL PASO, Texas - Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, “Spartans,” showed off a few of their Stryker vehicles to crowds Oct. 22 and 23 during the Amigo Airsho at Biggs Army Airfield.
Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Amigo Airsho is the third largest air show in the country. This year, the Spartans introduced a few Army vehicles to the public that have not been previously displayed.
Spc. Nicholas Dunne and Pfc. Nelson Ringel, both assigned to the battalion’s C Company, explained the unique features and capabilities of the Infantry Carrier Vehicle, or ICV, to crowds. Visitors also had the chance to see the Mobile Gun System. Soldiers were on hand to show visitors what the MGS can do and its advantages during wartime. Onlookers were allowed to enter the vehicles and see how a soldier operates an MGS.
Medics from the battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company also showed off their Stryker, called the Medical Evacuation Vehicle. Pfc. Dan Trejo explained the functions of the MEV as children explored the Stryker inside and out. “The MEV is used for any casualties we may have,” said Trejo. “Right now, we have it set up for two litters and four ambulatory. The MEV is operated by a three-man crew: the driver, the vehicle commander and the medical attendant. I am trained to do all three.”
The static displays were sponsored by 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. The soldiers made themselves available throughout the Amigo Airsho to answer questions about the Strykers.
“The ICV can hold nine dismounts and two crew members,” said Spc. Nicholas Dunne. “I’m one of the crewmembers, the driver. I’m in charge of maintaining the ICV and driving it.”
| Date Taken: | 10.22.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 11.07.2011 12:50 |
| Story ID: | 79678 |
| Location: | EL PASO, TEXAS, US |
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