Many of the company soldiers agree the unit is well on its way to mission accomplishment. I think we're making a difference here. David Powell, combat medic. According to Ebert, Company A soldiers conduct presence patrols through the town daily, looking for signs of unusual activity and talking to the locals about events that may have bearing on the mission. They also set up temporary checkpoints where the soldiers conduct vehicle searches.
Soldiers also guard fields as farmers work to harvest crops before winter hits the region.
Yerry Teang, gunner. Even though pride is a reason many soldiers continue their mission, others agree seeing relief on the people's faces makes the job worthwhile. This is the mission we've been given.