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The Afghanistan Mission
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Typical Day as a Coyote Gunner
Ms. Dupuis explains the roles of a gunner and circumstances that occur while on patrol outside the wire.
The Ultimate Price of Being a Soldier
Mr. Bradley reflects back on those lost during his service in Afghanistan and the difficulties that the families face when their loved one does not return home.
Largely into the Unknown
Mr. Bradley speaks about his deployment to Afghanistan with Roto O in 2007 and how this operation differed from previous operations.
The Afghan Children
Mr. Hennessey expresses the love the Afghan children had for the soldiers and the imposed limitations the soldiers faced in dealing with the children.
A Typical Day
Mr. Hennessey explains that a days’ schedule could vary greatly.
First Deployment to a Foreign Land
Mr. Hennessey speaks about his first opportunity for deployment to Kabul as part of Roto O with the Royal Canadian Regiment and expresses the differences he witnessed in culture and lifestyle.
The Common Bond as Canadian
Although not directly working with the soldiers in the field, Ms. MacDonald expresses the awareness of their presence within the same compound.
A Mission of Greater Threat
Ms. MacDonald recalls Kabul as a more threatening environment.
Environment within the Airfield Compound
While walking the perimeter of the airfield compound, Ms. MacDonald provides a description of the sights and smells and constant flurry of activity from the locals as well as the military personnel from all nationalities.
Pride of Service
Mr. Roberts expresses his pride and satisfaction with his military service.
Suicide Bomber Attacks
Mr. Roberts speaks about a couple of occasions where suicide bombers detonated themselves a little too close to their convoys, a situation where training becomes key in the ability to control a very tense environment.
Escorting Convoys
Mr. Roberts describes the responsibilities that come with escorting convoys and the need to be on alert at all times.
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