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One thing the Army has helped me with is being able to adapt to change. Before I joined changing circumstances really used to throw me. Now I'm able to step back and look at things, developing a way to handle them without having a meltdown. That's critical in my job as a public affairs officer, especially while deployed. Nothing ever stays the same here. If I'm not trying to help media get some where to reprot on an evetn or unit, it's something...read more
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Well, the base has finally dried out after receiving over 6 inces of rain in four hours about three days ago. The airstrip was covered with about 2-3 feet of water for a while. I never thought it could rain so much in Afghanistan! The villages in the area had to deal with alot of flash flooding. Some of our Soldiers were involved in rescuing some of them. I'm very proud to be serving iwth men and women like them every day!
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've been here at FOB Fenty (right by Jalalabad, Afghanistan) for about two months now. Life here isn't too bad. Most ot the people here live in what we call "B Huts", small plywood buildings scattered around the base. We have a small dining faciltiy (it's not home cooking but it's pretty good); no fast food places here! We also have a few small gyms, and of course a Post Exchange ( a small store that carries the basics of what we might...read more
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One thing about being a public affairs officer; there's always something to do. Today has been filled with writing press releases and planning where my Soldiers are going to be covering things. One of the things we do try cover is the growing capabilities of the Afghan Security Forces. These are brave people who standing up for their country, working to protect thier fellow Afghans from thosse who seek to destroy and harm them. We don't do...read more
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Public Affairs Officer, 1st Brigade Combat Team 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
July 12, 2010
By: Major Mary Constantino
I've been here in Afghanistan for almost two months now. This is my third deployment; I've been to both Iraq and Kuwait previously. This is where the "rubber meets the road." I'm constanly in awe of the men and women I'm lucky enough to serve with over here. Their dedication to the mission and each other is inspiring. Later on I'll let you know how I happened into this career and way of life. I count...read more
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Mary Constantino
| Affiliation: | Active Duty |
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| Rank: | Major |
| Branch: | Public Affairs |
| MOS/AOC: | Public Affairs Officer/46A |
| Location: | FOB Fenty Jalalabad, Afghanistan |
About Me: I joined the US Army in 1992 as an enlisted Soldier (a food service specialist to be exact) I've been in close to 19 years now and love it! I've been stationed all over the world and the US. The friends my family and I have made while serving are too numerous to count. The Army gave me the opportunity to become an officer and to obtain a Master's degree. If you want a opportunities, a place to challenge yourself, and serve others, the Army is the place for you! I can't think of a better career or way of life.
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