Photo By Darriel Swatts | Spc. Glen Agcaoili, Apache crew chief for Bravo Company, 8-229th Attack Reconnaissance...... read more read more
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CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Soldiers of the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade are adding a little color to the monochromatic landscape of Camp Taji, Iraq.
“It’s nice to be able to add some color and personality out here,” said Spc. Melody MacMurray, an administrative assistant for the 40th CAB’s 640th Aviation Support Battalion. “It helps make you feel better about everything when everything is not of the same color.”
Soldiers from the various units that make up the CAB are not only identifying who they are as a unit through art, but are adding a little personality to their work space as well.
“The unit logo I’m painting right now is definitely unique,” said Spc. Michael Kelly, flight medic for 4th Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment (Air Ambulance), 40th CAB. “I created the design originally for our unit t-shirt, and since everybody liked it so much, we decided to paint it, making it our unit logo while we’re here.”
Some of the artists in the 40th CAB have professional experience to offer, making them stand out amongst others when being chosen to do their unit’s artwork.
“Back home I work for Sony Pictures as a concept artist and an assistant art director,” said Spc. Adriano Baek, command team driver for the 640th ASB. Baek worked on the drawings of Dr. Otto Octavius’ mechanical arms for the movie “Spiderman 2.”
Others just enjoy doing it because it reminds them a little bit of their family back home.
“I’ve been doing artwork as far back as I can remember,” said Spc. Glen Agcaoili, Apache crew chief for Bravo Company, 8th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment. “I was originally inspired by my grandfather, who was also an artist.”
The artists said their paintings and murals that are scattered around Camp Taji are having an effect.
“It’s nice to see how having these paintings up helps boost morale amongst the soldiers,” said Staff Sgt. Josua Glover, future operations and plans non-commissioned officer.
Whether it’s for unit, personal or professional satisfaction, the artists within the 40th CAB are adding color and personality to Camp Taji.
| Date Taken: | 03.31.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 04.13.2011 07:33 |
| Story ID: | 68665 |
| Location: | CAMP TAJI, IQ |
| Web Views: | 188 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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