Photo By Liesl Marelli | Jim Martin (standing) and Matt Hutchings (sitting) of Altitude Sports and...... read more read more
RAMADI, Iraq - Video cameras, reports and journalists intimidate most Soldiers more than the thought of close-quarter combat.
When they see a video camera operated by the infamous media, they normally try to leave the area as quickly ... and quietly as possible.
Thankfully, not all media is "scary." One outlet in particular has proven time and time again to be a friend of the Colorado National Guard.
Altitude Sports and Entertainment, headquartered out of the Denver metro area, has a good working relationship with the Colorado Guard, especially after embedding with the troops in Iraq previously.
When Jim Martin and Matt Hutchings of Altitude Sports and Entertainment, found out 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery was deploying, they immediately submitted their media embed request to U.S. Central Command.
The packet was approved!
Their first embed happened at Fort Hood, Texas, where they interviewed Soldiers, documented Battery A at a Military Operations Urban Terrain "Iraqi" village and met with the battery and battalion leaders.
After a few months of game planning what kind of items they hoped to cover in Iraq, the day arrived when they found themselves back in the presence of 3-157 FA, with cameras in hand and ready to continue their documentary.
In addition to the missions they covered, they also were sure to capture "shout outs" from Soldiers to their families back in Colorado that they will air during Thanksgiving and winter holidays.
The documentary, which they say will be anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, will be available to every Soldier in the battalion - free of charge, when they return from Iraq.
Martin and Hutchings, who are both proud military parents, said they are happy work with the Colorado Guard. At the culmination of every interview, they thanked the Soldiers for their service and shook their hand.
Even the Soldiers who were hesitant to work with any civilian with a video camera took a deep breath, gave Altitude a shot, and when the interviews were done, they felt satisfied and at ease.
The embed was a success for the Soldiers and Altitude!
| Date Taken: | 08.09.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 10.12.2009 09:32 |
| Story ID: | 39990 |
| Location: | RAMADI, IQ |
| Web Views: | 234 |
| Downloads: | 148 |
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