Then both groups warm up and relax before the support platoon heads to the next OP or returns to Camp Able Sentry. The crew at this OP traditionally shares its meals with the soldiers. Once the mission is complete, the support platoon refuels, cleans its vehicles and preps for the next day's journey. Casondra Brewster is assigned to the Operation Able Sentry public affairs office. From the Soldiers Spec.
Cavalry moves out on a community patrol along the border between Macedonia and Serbia.
Photo by Spec. WHEN I joined the Army, I didn't think I'd be actively preventing war. I was trained to do battle, not make friends. But this has been a worthwhile experience. I was also surprised by the positive reaction to us by the local civilians.