Posted on Jun 4, 2015
Marine Major Reunited with interpreter-turned US Army Soldier. Thoughts?
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This is simply just a feel good story. I know i've come across some interpreters that left me wondering if we'd ever cross paths again.
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/05/30/iraqi-interpreter-turned-soldier-reunites-with-marine/28029163/
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/05/30/iraqi-interpreter-turned-soldier-reunites-with-marine/28029163/
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09L: Interpreter/Translator
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09L: Interpreter/Translator Deployment
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As a 09L myself, I have come across some extraordinary stories of several nationalities. Some of the best mentorship I have recieved thus far was when I was an Interpretor. I miss those days. I often pondered who cool that my Iraqi collegues found themselves back to their birthplace doing great things. Sometimes I still wish I can go on a mission to Sudan/South Sudan (where I was born) or Egypt where I was raised.
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I wish we could give more terps more opportunities, they are the unsung heroes who saved many life's , but the picture does bring a slight chuckle on the size difference
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