Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery - Multiple Launch Rocket System and a detachment from 1st Battalion, 171st Field Artillery - MLRS, Oklahoma Army National Guard, arrived, here, May 6, to begin mobilization for an upcoming deployment. The unit is a fifty-fifty mix of combat veterans and new Soldiers. For the first time in 91 years, the 1/158 FA has integrated female Soldiers into its ranks. The introduction of two females into the all-male unit in November was successful. Both Soldiers volunteered to deploy with the 1/158 FA. “We’re turning a page in history,” said Wright. “It’s a great opportunity for women, the field artillery community and for the Oklahoma National Guard. Both of the young ladies are outstanding Soldiers. We can’t send rockets downrange without fire direction specialists controlling the fires and that’s what they do. They’ve been very active in our live-fire certifications. Their skill level and proficiency is not affected by their gender.”
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 23:27:41 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015