Courtesy Photo | (From right to left) Pfc. Holly Avila of Sebring, Fla., a signal support system...... read more read more
CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq - Pfc. Holly Avila of Sebring, Fla., a signal support system specialist with Charlie Company, Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, deployed to Camp Liberty, Iraq, joined the U.S. Army on April 19, 2007 to change her life in a positive way, by learning discipline and structure.
Working as a waitress in Sebring just wasn't enough, so the Army was a great way for her to have a steady job and gain these positive attributes. Avila loves her job and loves the Army, she said. She and husband Pfc. Bruce Avila, married March 8, 2008, and redeployed back to Ft. Hood, Texas, earlier this month after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. "My husband and I both plan on making the Army a career," said Avila.
It was here in Iraq, that Avila met an acquaintance from her hometown. Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Mosier, also a resident of Sebring. Mosier is the command sergeant major for the 10th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, deployed to Camp Taji, Iraq in November 2008. Both Avila and Mosier are graduates of Sebring High School, Avila in 2006 and Mosier in 1985. Avila graduated high school and is good friends with Mosier's cousin, Jean Gose.
"It makes me proud to see these kids succeed, because they are like my own," said Mosier. "I like to take care of Soldiers and make a difference in their lives. Many of my Soldiers from the past are my Soldiers now; helping them to be successful is a great feeling for me."
Mosier will redeploy back to Ft. Drum, N.Y. in November.
| Date Taken: | 03.03.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 03.03.2009 07:54 |
| Story ID: | 30670 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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