Photo By Spc. Yolanda Moreno Leon | Sgt. Benson, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team enjoys some nice weather at Forward...... read more read more
MOSUL Iraq (May 12, 2006)--Being away from family and dealing with daily threats they may encounter while patrolling the streets, Soldiers need to find alternative ways to relieve stress on Forward Operating Base Courage, Mosul, Iraq.
The daily routine of Soldiers dealing with insurgents and improvised explosive devices can cause undue stress.
"I relieve stress by listening to music or working out at the gym," said Pfc. Jeremy Games, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. "I also like to play basketball after coming from a long mission."
According to Games, Soldier's should have more down time.
"We know that we have missions to take care of, but every Soldier needs their time to relax," he said.
"Mosul is very stressful" said Staff Sgt. James Ginner, Co. A, 2nd Bn., 1st Inf Rgt. "If you get to the gym and start working out, you feel more relaxed."
"I was briefed before getting into country about the daily stress I might encounter while out on missions and daily routines and alternative ways to relieve that stress," said Ginner.
Soldiers also find the time to use the pool on the FOB to not only relieve stress, but to get some sun and relax.
How lucky am I to be one of the few privileged Soldiers to use a pool in a war zone," said Sgt. Thomas Benson, 172nd SBCT. "Swimming is very relaxing; I can do a good work out and keep in shape."
According to Sgt. Gary Wilhelm, 29th Signal Battalion, the way to relieve stress is to hit the streets of the FOB and run it out.
"I consider running to be stress relief because it's just the road and me," said Sgt. Gary Wilhelm, 29 Sig. Bn. "I don't have to worry about daily missions or convoys, just the rocks."
Every Soldier has something that helps them deal with life away from family and friends and living a war zone.
"It is hard to relax when right outside the wire people are shooting at us," said Benson. "Anyway you can relieve stress is very rewarding."
| Date Taken: | 05.22.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 05.22.2006 12:13 |
| Story ID: | 6458 |
| Location: | MOSUL, IQ |
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