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FOUNTAIN, Colo. – One lucky Fountain, Colo., family received valuable help when 24 soldiers of the “Lonestar” Battalion, volunteered their time to help build them a house, Nov. 2
Soldiers from Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division split into a morning and an afternoon crews and pledged their time to a local nonprofit organization to help build a home by installing insulation, verifying the frame’s angles, strengthening the frame, placing studs for a more sound structure, enhancing doorways and installing outside paneling.
The soldiers not only gave back to the community, but also conducted some common task training.
“It’s nice to have something different to do and it’s nice to have something to do for the community” said, Sgt. Kyle Iverson, combat engineer, Company C, 2nd STB.
The family is required to invest 350 to 450 hours of their personal time, to help build the home.
With the assistance of soldier volunteers, the Family will be able to buy it for what it cost to build, resulting in payments of up to half of what they normally would be, said Gary Blake, construction supervisor for the nonprofit organization.
For some of the soldiers, the chance to help was an opportunity they had to take advantage of.
“For me, volunteering helps you build yourself up,” said Pvt. Tyler Terry, combat engineer, Company C. “It makes you feel good that you’re a part of something bigger.”
The soldiers know that their volunteer work has an impact in the community.
“The fact that I’m helping made me want to come out here,” said Terry. “Some people struggle and can’t afford a home on the regular market, and this way, we are doing our part.”
There are plans by this time next year to have 10 houses built in the Front Range community, and soldiers are always welcome to help.
“We really appreciate the soldiers coming out and without them this wouldn’t happen,” said Blake. “We hope to see them out here again
| Date Taken: | 11.02.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 11.14.2012 15:53 |
| Story ID: | 97786 |
| Location: | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US |
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