1 00:00:00,905 --> 00:00:04,072 (inspirational music) 2 00:00:06,215 --> 00:00:11,215 (keyboard typing) 3 00:00:20,650 --> 00:00:22,890 - The units who are here on Camp Carroll, 4 00:00:22,890 --> 00:00:25,170 working with us in partnerships to support us. 5 00:00:25,170 --> 00:00:27,840 And that, we wouldn't have been successful without it. 6 00:00:27,840 --> 00:00:29,300 You know, we were the first ones in the mess hall. 7 00:00:29,300 --> 00:00:31,080 Just like we'll be the first ones in the wash rack. 8 00:00:31,080 --> 00:00:32,670 They gave us priority for everything. 9 00:00:32,670 --> 00:00:35,920 Continually asked how they could assist and do more. 10 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:38,590 And just grateful for the opportunity to work with such 11 00:00:38,590 --> 00:00:40,660 professionals here on the peninsula. 12 00:00:40,660 --> 00:00:43,800 The preparation and rehearsals that we did for 13 00:00:43,800 --> 00:00:46,490 the simultaneous draw, where we had soldiers 14 00:00:46,490 --> 00:00:49,230 at three different locations drawing equipment, 15 00:00:49,230 --> 00:00:51,800 drawing the cash, drawing Class eights. 16 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:55,250 As well as staking out the cash itself, 17 00:00:55,250 --> 00:00:57,980 and getting ready for delivery of said cash, 18 00:00:57,980 --> 00:01:01,510 and connexs really set the tone for how this 19 00:01:01,510 --> 00:01:06,270 whole exercise went showed we could do multifaceted 20 00:01:06,270 --> 00:01:09,610 tasking, and logistics, and really set us up for 21 00:01:09,610 --> 00:01:10,970 success for the rest of the week. 22 00:01:10,970 --> 00:01:12,680 Well obviously the soldiers are like 23 00:01:12,680 --> 00:01:15,390 the keystone of the exercise, so we have them from 24 00:01:15,390 --> 00:01:16,223 all different companies. 25 00:01:16,223 --> 00:01:18,840 Primarily from Bravo, but also from HHD, and Alpha 26 00:01:18,840 --> 00:01:20,280 that filled in the billets. 27 00:01:20,280 --> 00:01:22,700 We all came together from Fort Sheridan in 28 00:01:22,700 --> 00:01:25,130 Indianapolis, and they got on the ground and have 29 00:01:25,130 --> 00:01:27,570 been working hard everyday, and working late every day. 30 00:01:27,570 --> 00:01:29,980 And we got in a 03:00 am that first morning. 31 00:01:29,980 --> 00:01:32,090 And they were up by six to go to breakfast, 32 00:01:32,090 --> 00:01:33,260 and start R.S.O.I.'s. 33 00:01:33,260 --> 00:01:36,190 So just positive attitude knowing this is an important 34 00:01:36,190 --> 00:01:39,990 training, for an important mission here in South Korea. 35 00:01:39,990 --> 00:01:42,750 But yes, soldiers are definitely the best part 36 00:01:42,750 --> 00:01:45,260 of what we do and the keystone of this event. 37 00:01:45,260 --> 00:01:47,360 - So this was a great opportunity for them. 38 00:01:47,360 --> 00:01:49,870 They felt privileged to be here. 39 00:01:49,870 --> 00:01:53,750 They knew that they were going to be performing 40 00:01:53,750 --> 00:01:55,880 in front of active duty personnel. 41 00:01:55,880 --> 00:01:58,640 And they have a lot of respect for the active duty. 42 00:01:58,640 --> 00:02:01,260 And so they wanted to perform well in front 43 00:02:01,260 --> 00:02:03,350 of them to earn their respect. 44 00:02:03,350 --> 00:02:05,320 - The most important part of this particular mission 45 00:02:05,320 --> 00:02:10,320 was the ability to give our soldiers a new sense of purpose. 46 00:02:10,680 --> 00:02:12,610 That we came out here with a specific 47 00:02:12,610 --> 00:02:14,710 goal in mind with a specific mission. 48 00:02:14,710 --> 00:02:17,600 Was able to accomplish that mission successfully. 49 00:02:17,600 --> 00:02:21,580 As with anything, a renewed sense of purpose, 50 00:02:21,580 --> 00:02:23,963 renews the soldiers faith in what we're doing. 51 00:02:23,963 --> 00:02:25,093 - Your family go back to the states or? 52 00:02:25,093 --> 00:02:26,790 - Oh no they're here. 53 00:02:26,790 --> 00:02:27,623 - They're here? 54 00:02:27,623 --> 00:02:28,456 - Yes 55 00:02:28,456 --> 00:02:29,289 - So you going to see your family while your here? 56 00:02:29,289 --> 00:02:30,870 - I hope i have a chance. 57 00:02:30,870 --> 00:02:32,938 And that's why I joined the Army. 58 00:02:32,938 --> 00:02:36,810 In order to get the citizenship, but also at the same time 59 00:02:36,810 --> 00:02:41,810 giving back my service, and proudly serving the country. 60 00:02:42,566 --> 00:02:47,566 (keyboard typing) 61 00:02:53,179 --> 00:02:57,179 (inspirational music until end)