Larry Marquez - Army Strong Stories

Civil Affairs Specialist

Larry Marquez — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:58:00 GMT

By: Larry Marquez
Today, is Wednesday, I know, 'cause my friend on my wrist, says it is, if not for this little companion of mine, I would lose track of the days, the hours, the minutes and of course, the seconds. My friend is always with me, I can trust this little guy, he's so attached to me, not even a rainstorm can shed him off of me, he was with me when I kissed my family goodbye back in the States, he was with me when I arrived here in Afghanistan, and, I believe he will be with me when...read more

Civil Affairs Specialist

Larry Marquez — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:23:00 GMT

By: Larry Marquez
Finally, my first letter on this site, not from the lack of trying, but for the lack of resources, a luxury that I so dearly miss from back home. I have had the opportunity of exploring various villages with the Cavalry unit I'm attached to, and even participated in many dismounted patrols, while in route to the villages District Centers (DC). It is at those DC's, that I conduct the majority of my business, from discussing future and excisting projects with the District Governor...read more