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FORWARD OPERATING BASE MASUM GHAR, Afghanistan – The brigade supply section of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division at Forward Operating Base Masum Ghar is maintaining the logistical integrity of the Arrowhead battle space.
“I think supply plays a very pertinent part of the battlefield experience, because without the supplies being moved to and from where they need to be, the mission can’t be accomplished,” said Master Sgt. Margaret Rowe, the supply non-commissioned officer in charge for the brigade.
Proper logistics are a crucial part of any war effort.
“Getting the newest equipment out there to them makes a big difference because it helps them defeat the threat that they are facing,” said Maj. Steven Putthoff, the officer in charge of the brigade supply section. “As soon as something is developed we get it and get it out to the troops. We also provide feedback on the equipment to the Army testing and evaluation command.”
Having up-to-date equipment is as important as having food and water and can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. Recently, the supply section fielded protective outer and over garments to help troops combat the improvised explosive device threat.
“I want to ensure that those soldiers out on the battlefield have the necessary equipment to keep themselves safe,” said Rowe.
The supply soldiers take their jobs seriously and take pleasure in being able to meet soldier’s needs.
“I love my job. I like being able to train my younger soldiers and have a positive impact on the people around me,” said Rowe.
Putthoff said, “I really enjoy this. You get to work very closely with the battalions and companies and you really get to see the outcome of your efforts. You get to see tangible results of your efforts and I like that.”
| Date Taken: | 10.15.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 10.25.2012 00:56 |
| Story ID: | 96722 |
| Location: | AF |
| Web Views: | 138 |
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