Full Name: Nathan E. Henry
Spouse: Jill C.
Children: Brealle H., Jacob A., Daesha M., Clarris A., Joseph E.
Branch of Service: U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps (2000-2007), U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps (2007-present)
Time Served: December 2000- Present
Training: Officer's Basic Training—Fort Lee, Virginia (2001); Mortuary Affairs Course—Fort Lee, Virginia (2001); Airborne School—Fort Benning, Georgia (2004); US Army-Baylor Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program— Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2007-2010); Captain's Career Course—Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2011); Combatives Level I Course—Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2011); Expert FieldMedical Course—Camp Bullis, Texas (2012)
Awards or Medals: Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism-Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism-Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, (2) Army Commendation Medals, Meritorious Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge
Where Served: Fort Lewis, Washington (October 2001-July 2007); Baghdad, Iraq-Operation Iraqi Freedom (April 2003-April 2004); Fort Sam Houston, Texas (July 2007-August 2010); Fort Benning, Georgia (September 2010-present)
Deceased: No
Where Living When Entered Service: Provo, Utah
Drafted or Volunteer: Volunteered after graduating from Brigham Young University Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Our situation in Iraq was precarious. This era of guerilla warfare is different than previous generations. There are no defined "front lines" on the battle field. Our logistics base was located near the infamous Abu Ghraib prison. We received mortar fire about every three days. It was impossible to pinpoint where it came from, so instead of returning fire we were obligated to seek shelter in bunkers before 10-12 explosions started raining down around us. After returning home, I remember still feeling a need to find a bunker when 4th of July fireworks were going off.
We met some fantastic people in Iraq. My hope is that overthrowing a dictatorship and trying to establish a democracy for the Iraqi people eventually has the desired effect. It will take persistence and dedication on the part of the people, but I believe they are capable of doing it.
Spouse: Jill C.
Children: Brealle H., Jacob A., Daesha M., Clarris A., Joseph E.
Branch of Service: U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps (2000-2007), U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps (2007-present)
Time Served: December 2000- Present
Training: Officer's Basic Training—Fort Lee, Virginia (2001); Mortuary Affairs Course—Fort Lee, Virginia (2001); Airborne School—Fort Benning, Georgia (2004); US Army-Baylor Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program— Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2007-2010); Captain's Career Course—Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2011); Combatives Level I Course—Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2011); Expert FieldMedical Course—Camp Bullis, Texas (2012)
Awards or Medals: Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism-Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism-Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, (2) Army Commendation Medals, Meritorious Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge
Where Served: Fort Lewis, Washington (October 2001-July 2007); Baghdad, Iraq-Operation Iraqi Freedom (April 2003-April 2004); Fort Sam Houston, Texas (July 2007-August 2010); Fort Benning, Georgia (September 2010-present)
Deceased: No
Where Living When Entered Service: Provo, Utah
Drafted or Volunteer: Volunteered after graduating from Brigham Young University Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Our situation in Iraq was precarious. This era of guerilla warfare is different than previous generations. There are no defined "front lines" on the battle field. Our logistics base was located near the infamous Abu Ghraib prison. We received mortar fire about every three days. It was impossible to pinpoint where it came from, so instead of returning fire we were obligated to seek shelter in bunkers before 10-12 explosions started raining down around us. After returning home, I remember still feeling a need to find a bunker when 4th of July fireworks were going off.
We met some fantastic people in Iraq. My hope is that overthrowing a dictatorship and trying to establish a democracy for the Iraqi people eventually has the desired effect. It will take persistence and dedication on the part of the people, but I believe they are capable of doing it.