Fort Carson MWR boosts soldiers' morale in Afghanistan

Courtesy Photo | This flag now hangs on Forward Operating Base Walton's helicopter landing zone and serves as a reminder to the soldiers of 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, of the sacrifices they make and the ones they make those sacrifices for. The flag came from the Fort Carson Morale, Welfare and Recreation department with messages to their soldiers saying "be safe,” “I love you” and “come home soon." (Photo by Sgt. Harold Self)  

KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

12.02.2011

Story by Spc. April York 

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – A flag now hangs on Forward Operating Base Walton's helicopter landing zone that was sent by four hard working ladies (Michele, Toni, Gigi and Ann) with the Fort Carson Morale Welfare and Recreation team.

They sent two flags from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, families with messages to their soldiers saying, "be safe,” “I love you” and “come home soon."

“I worked with these ladies at several events prior to deployment, either through the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program or volunteering with the MWR,” said Sgt. Harold Self, a petroleum supply specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “Initially, we were told I would keep on working on the MWR side of things out here in Afghanistan. They sent the flags with the intent of hanging them up at the MWR building here, so everyone could enjoy looking for their loved ones’ signature and message.”

Recently, Self was reassigned to the to the HLZ and decided to hang one of the flags on the flight line, where the soldiers have enjoyed either reading the messages or getting their picture taken in front of the flag and FOB Walton sign.

• Date Taken: 12.02.2011
• Date Posted: 12.02.2011 05:12
• Story ID: 80806
• Location: KANDAHAR, AF