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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Three months after finding out about their deployment to join Joint Task Force Guantanamo at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the soldiers of the 66th Military Police Company stood before the JTF leadership, unfurled their guidon and officially assumed duties as the newest MP company assigned to the JTF, Dec. 5.
The 66th MPs are assigned to detention operations which supports the JTF’s overall mission of providing safe, humane, legal, and transparent care of the detainees here.
“We’re excited for this mission – especially in this joint environment,” said Army Capt. Lindsey Gerheim, commander, 66th MP Company.
“My soldiers and leaders bring a great deal of professionalism and different personalities to the table, and every day is a great day to be in command of this unit,” she said.
Gerheim said she intends to “create an enduring system for other units to come, by building on past successes of units prior.”
For Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Knight, platoon sergeant, 66th MP Company, said recent pre-deployment training was crucial to the unit’s understanding of the mission and overall commander’s intent.
“Our training allowed us to be proficient with individual and collective tasks, which will allow us to perform well here,” he said.
Both Gerheim and Knight agree that aside from soldiers doing their duties, they should also take advantage of the opportunities that GTMO provides.
“I tell them to enjoy GTMO as much as possible, get some volunteer hours, and learn more about other services,” he said.
His message was well received by Army Pfc. Brandon Taylor, military police, 66th MP Company.
“I plan to get as much experience as possible, save money, and get in the best shape of my life,” he said.
“We’re well prepared for this mission and are very proud to be here,” he said.
| Date Taken: | 12.05.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 01.24.2014 16:19 |
| Story ID: | 119617 |
| Location: | NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CU |
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