Photo By Sgt. Eric Glassey | Cpl. Natasha Hunter, 4th Infantry Division and Regional Command (South) Staff Judge...... read more read more
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KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Four picture frames rest upon her desk, watching Cpl. Natasha Hunter, a paralegal, Staff Judge Advocate, 4th Infantry Division, as she ponders the latest case needing research.
Hunter, a 22-year old, Staunton, Va. native, stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., is currently serving as a paralegal in Regional Command (South) at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.
Hunter joined the Army at 19 years old and strives to be the best legal assistant, often working alongside Capt. John Stewart, trial counsel, SJA, 4th Infantry Division. On Aug. 26, Hunter was laterally promoted to corporal.
“I’ve known her the entire time she has been in, and I’ve been working with her for almost two years,” Stewart said. “She is driven and has the internal drive. She always wants to succeed and to do better – a perfectionist. It’s something you either have or you don’t.”
Hunter takes being separated from family, while deployed, in stride.
“The toughest part is being away from family and friends, but that is part of my obligations, my duty,” Hunter said, looking at the pictures resting on her desk of her mother, two younger sisters, and a 2-year old Jack Russell Terrier named Pita.
Separation from home doesn’t eliminate the family one has, as Hunter testifies.
“The [judge advocate general) corps, we’re family,” Hunter said. “All you have is each other. I come in everyday, and I’m happy to see the people I work with. They keep you going.”
Hunter builds relationships and camaraderie with those she works with on a continuous basis.
“Some people are good at their job, but are not people persons,” Stewart said. “Everyone she works with likes and respects her. I’ve worked with her in previous units and when she leaves those units, they all miss her and are upset when she leaves. I’m talking about people from private to battalion commander.”
Standards are what bring Hunter fulfillment in her job.
“My favorite part is research,” Hunter said. “I like looking into the regulations and finding out what is supposed to be right and what is wrong. I like helping and assisting commanders and first sergeants.”
Hunter’s strength is derived from her relationships and passion for standards.
“She wants to do the right thing all the time,” said Sgt. Maj. Mark Cook, sergeant major, SJA, 4th Infantry Division. “She goes out and looks for the right thing. It’s built in; it’s her character to do the right thing for herself and others. That’s what makes her strong.”
| Date Taken: | 09.01.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 09.02.2013 03:24 |
| Story ID: | 112964 |
| Location: | KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AF |
| Hometown: | STAUNTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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