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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015 The Scout 5A

From SPEAKS, Page 5A

area. I spent one early morning in Gar- that I’d stand in the re for the Soldiers and Kristi T. Jaeger tacks. e Soldier and his family (his
den Canyon with a local expert taking Civilians on the Fort Huachuca PAO sta – a October 2003 - October 2004 wife was also an active-duty Soldier)
a census of the post’s Gould’s Turkey group that I still treasure to this day. were both thankful that I was able to
population. We didn’t nd any turkeys When I enlisted in portray him simply as an American and
that morning, but we heard an Elegant Pat Dillingham the Army in January as a Soldier who was heart-broken and
Trogon, and I learned that morn- July 2000 - October 2004 1999, I was told Public confounded over the senseless tragedy
ing that our sky islands are a popular Affairs Specialist was that occurred on American soil. Be-
birdwatching destination. I became e end of an not available; three and sides that I have not so fond memories
involved in the hummingbird banding era, I guess - and a half years later, I reen- of javelinas charging the PT formation!
project – a fascinating, rewarding and I was fortunate to listed to reclass to 46Q.
very photogenic endeavor. have been part of Cullen James
Sgt. Maj. Donald Sparks it! My experience in March 1998 - October 2000
April 2002 – January 2005 this career field was
I remember the limited, and I spent the whole time at the Fort Sad to hear e
Based o rst time the Scout Huachuca Public Affairs Office. The hours Scout is going away.
my rst week at editor handed me were long, the deadlines were short, but writing Working on the pa-
Fort Huachuca, a reporter’s note- forTheFortHuachucaScout isone of the hap- per a orded me a
I should have book and sent me piest memories of my active duty Army career. lot of opportuni-
known it was go- out on assignment. The Soldiers and civilians I worked with ties for growth as
ing to be a very It was exciting - and kind of intimidating made my time at The Scout so memorable. a journalist, a Sol-
exciting assign- at the same time, since I wasn’t actually a There are many friendships forged from this dier and a person.
ment. e Ryan trained journalist. But, it really made me duty assignment, some still in effect today. I am I remember getting my “hand slapped”
Wild re blazed feel like I was part of that professional grateful for my time there and for those who for being a little too honest in some
and scorched newspaper team. will forever hold a special place in my heart. editorials. I remember upsetting Stan
nearly 5,000 acres e Scout has always represented the “the Man” by trying to get rid of “dog-
in the training very best of Army journalism and has Sharron Stewart leg” layouts. I remember our asbestos
areas, and I was played a major role in successfully telling August 2001 - December 2003 removal. I remember Sta Sgt. Johnny
determined to get a photo of the re’s path the military and Fort Huachuca stories to Portal’s gardening. I remember sitting
of destruction. So leading by example on the our installation and community audiences. I’m very proud outside watching B Troop charge at our
frontline of disaster was a great way for me to Working with the Scout’s talented of an article I wrote building. More than anything, though, I
assimilate as part of the PAO team and prove sta to help put out such a high quality while working for the remember the people.
weekly newspaper was a highlight of my Scout. I interviewed a
civilian career. Muslim Soldier mere
days a er the 9-11 at-

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