On my second deployment out to Iraq, I fell under a new job requirement...run, fix and install fiber optic cable to end users for communications on our Forward operating base, FOB Qwest. Our 15 month stretch included splicing fiber optic cable in freezing cold with our hands numb and shaking. Pulling fiber optic cable in rain, muddy trenches and sewers. And in one week pulling 3 and a half miles of fiber in 130 degree weather with blistered hands and soaked in sweat.
This deployment was fun and very outdoor oriented. With the mission in mind and obstacles before us we conquered every element and task. Some decent gloves would have been nice, all in all it was very self fullfilling. God bless America and stay Army Strong.
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I work for Level 3 Communications. When you get out of the Army - all of you that layed cable - Apply for a job at Level 3. We need good, highly qualified technicians to make our company stronger.
Stay safe
Your Multi National Corporation
Level 3 Communications
Posted by michael | January 25, 2008 10:01 PM
Posted on January 25, 2008 22:01