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 1st Platoon Chain of Command at FOB Lagman, 2 July 2005. 
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Birthday: 28 July 1982 Age: 22 Biography: 2LT Jarrow was born and raised in Ithaca, NY. He grew up playing soccer and enjoying the outdoors that surrounded his childhood home. After graduating from Ithaca High School in 2000, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. At West Point, LT Jarrow participated in intramural soccer, cross country, and paintball programs, as well as the Sandhurst competition. He studied math and computer science there, and also participated in the Scoutmasters' Council, a club that brings boy scouts and girl scouts from all over the country to see West Point throughout the year. As a senior, LT Jarrow served as Brigade Executive Officer of the United States Corps of Cadets. During his time there he also had the opportunity to attend and graduate from the US Army Air Assault School at Camp Smith, NY. On 29 May 2004, LT Jarrow graduated 6th in his class from West Point and was commissioned a 2LT in the United States Army. He was fortunate enough to be assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade as his first duty station. Prior to coming to Italy, LT Jarrow trained at Ft. Benning, and attended and graduated from the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Ranger School, and Airborne school. LT Jarrow arrived at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza on 6 May 2005, and immediately began preparing to deploy to Afghanistan to join Chosen company and take over 1st Platoon. After a month in Italy, he attended the Individual Readiness Training course in Germany, and arrived in Afghanistan on 13 June 2005. He then joined Chosen Company, and after 10 days of familiarization with Chosen Company, LT Jarrow took over 1st Platoon. He is now living the dream. Sky Soldiers, AIRBORNE!
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Birthday: 26 July 1974 Age: 30 Biography: SFC Cavataio was born in Melsrose Park, Illonois in 1974. Growing up he enjoyed baseball, football, and fishing. He graduated from Addison Trail high school in 1992. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18. In December of 1992 he completed basic training and shipped out to his first Unit, 1-8 Infantry in beautiful FT. Carson Colorado. Once his stint with the 4th Infantry Division was complete he moved out to Korea. From 1994 to 1995 he served with the 1-5 Infantry in the 2nd Infantry Division. In 1995 SFC Cavataio attended Airborne School at Fort Benning Georgia. He moved to FT Bragg and was immediately sent to Ranger School. After spending a few extra weeks with the gators down in Florida phase, SFC Cavataio eventually graduated in 1996. Immediately following he attended LRSLC. Thus, as an E4 Airborne Ranger, SFC Cavataio found a home at FT Bragg with F Co, 51st INF LRSC. In October of 1998 SFC Cavataio made his way to FT Campbell, Kentucky. He was initially in 2-327 INF and finished up in 3-327 INF. While at FT Campbell, He served in numerous leadership positions to include Team Leader, Squad Leader, Weapons Squad Leader, and even Platoon Sergeant. Furthermore, he spent his hardest 10 days in the Army at FT Campbell when he attended Air Assault School in 1999. SFC Cavatiao’s greatest military achievement was helping stand up 1st Platoon, Chosen Company as Weapons Squad Leader in October of 2002. He then deployed to Iraq with 1st Platoon and lead his squad on numerous combat missions. While in Iraq, in August of 2003, he became the Brigade Battle NCO in the BDE S3 shop. His deft military skills were put to good use as he tracked the flow of day to day tactical operations in Northern Iraq. In September of 2004, SFC was anxiously welcomed back as the Platoon Sergeant of 1st Platoon, Chosen Company. Since then, his leadership has helped guide the platoon to daily training success as well as constant development of the PL and NCOs. SFC Cavataio's son, Nicholas Anthony Cavataio, is 5 years old. SFC Cavataio enjoys cruising Italy in his black, all-American muscle machine -- a 1988 Ford Mustang GT.
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Birthday: 18 April 1975 Age: 30 Biography: SSG Pratt is from from Muskogee Oklahoma and enlisted in the Army in 1995. He has been on real world deployments to Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He participated in the Brigade’s combat jump into Bashur Iraq. SSG Pratt has served as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Wpns squad leader. He is currently the leader of first squad, who in September of 2004 was awarded the Minucci Cup for the best line squad in Chosen Company. Over the years he has been assigned to 3/15 infantry, 1/6 Infantry, and 2/327 Infantry (Air Assault). “Field Marshall” Pratt is the most decorated Paratrooper in the platoon. His awards and decorations include Bronze Star medal with ‘V’ device, Purple Heart medal, Army Commendation Medal x 2, Army Achievment medal x 4, National Defense Medal x 2, Army Expeditonary Medal, GWOT Expeditionary medal with Arrowhead, GWOT Service medal, Armed Forces Service medal, UNPREDEP medal, NATO medal, Kosovo Campaign medal, and the Southwest Asia service medal. SSG proudly wears the Expert Infantryman Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge, Combat Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Italian Parachutist Badge. SSG Pratt has been happily married for one year to his lovely wife, Stacy. On his down time SSG Pratt enjoys hiking, visiting historic and religious sites with his wife, and reading ponderous volumes of Military history and discussing them with anyone he can corral into listening. |
Birthday: 17 January 1980 Age: 24 Biography: SSG Choay is the commander of task force 1-2, also known as 2nd Squad. He was born in the South Pacific to a very religious family of 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He attended high school in Texas, where he played football for four years. After high school SSG Choay decided to serve his country in order to improve his maturity and develop a strong sense of discipline. The Army was his choice. SSG Choay attended basic training in 1998 and graduated the same year. Upon graduation he was assigned to a recon element in Germany. This element taught him more about life and himself than he would have ever immagined. He learned that when one will only settle for the best, that is what he will get. This unit sent SSG Choay to Ranger school, International Long Range Recon School, Airborne school, and other interesting schools where he was constantly dealing with and learning about foreign allies. One year later SSG Choay was assigned to the Polar Bears, 4/31 Infantry Charlie Co at Fort Drum, New York. It was here that he went to combat for the first time and put his knowledge to the test. Operation Enduring Freedom rolled in and provided SSG Choay with the first true test of character and discipline he had hoped to experience in the Army. When SSG Choay was stationed in New York he met his beautiful wife, Mellissa, whom is his mentor and guardian angel. SSG Choay left Fort Drum and was assigned to 2-503rd Airborne Battalion in Vicenza, Italy. In 2002 SSG Choay was given the greatest gift ever. His son Christopher was born and instantly became his hero. Soon after, SSG Choay was selected to do another combat mission with Chosen Co 2/503rd by parachuting in combat as a fire team leader. He lost two best friends and brothers in this theater, but they will never be forgotten. SSG Choay served half of a year with recon elements
as a team leader and assistant team leader. He is currently serving
with the best band of brothers he has ever seen and he is preparing
his soldiers to fight the enemies of freedom. SSG Choay is currently
the squad leader of 1st platoon 2nd squad Chosen Co 2/503rd, the
greatest brotherhood in the world. Island Pride! Rangers Lead the
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 3RD SQUAD LEADER: SSG David Dzwik Hometown: Traverse City, Michigan Birthday: 24 May 1977 Age: 28 Biography: SSG Dzwik was born in Elmhurst, IL and raised in Traverse City by his mother and father and his 2 brothers. He joined the Army on July 25th, 1995 as an airborne infantryman. After completing Basic course, AIT, and Airborne school, he was assigned to D Co, 1/187th IN (101st Airborne). In December 1998 he PCSed to Ft. Bragg and was assigned to 3/504th IN. After being promoted to SSG, he was pegged against his will for recruiter duty in Traverse City, for the Great Lakes Recruitying Battalion. In his spare time SSG Dzwik enjoys hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. SSG Dzwik has complete airborne, air assault school, and is awarded the Expert Infantrymen's Badge, the Gold recruiting badge, 3 ARCOMs, 5 AAMs, 3 GCMS, and the NATO ribbon. SSG Dzwik's inspiration to be a paratrooper came from his father,
who served in Vietnam and taught his son patriotism. His words continue
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 WEAPONS SQUAD LEADER: SSG Robert Anderson Hometown: Riverside, CA Birthday: 4 November 1975 Age: 28 Biography: SSG Robert J. Anderson was born in Fontana, Ca. and raised in San Bernardino, California. He is 29 years of age and has one older sister and two younger sisters. In 1994 he graduated from San Andreas high school. He enlisted in the military in July of 1996. Upon graduation from AIT he was assigned to 1-21 Infantry of the 25th Infantry Division Schofield Barracks Hawaii. SSG Anderson reenlisted for the 101st ABN Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Ky. While assigned to the 101st ABN Division he was assigned to 2-187 Inf. RAKKASAN’S where he served as a Team Leader and Squad Leader. SSG Anderson deployed to Afghanistan as a Squad Leader in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and participated in Operation Anaconda. Two days after returning from Operation Anaconda, SSG reenlisted for Vicenza, Italy. Upon arrival to Italy he was assigned to Chosen Co 2/503 Infantry as a Team Leader and participated in the combat parachute assault into Bashur. While in Iraq SSG Anderson assumed the Squad leader position of 2nd Squad. When he returned from Iraq he assumed the Weapon’s Squad Leader position, which he still holds. Through out his career he has been awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Parachutist’s Wings, Basic Parachutist’s Wings, Air Assault Wings, Bronze Star Medal w/ “V”, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal X3, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, GWOTEM w/ Arrowhead, GWOTSR, National Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon. When he isn’t training you can usually find SSG Anderson falling off of his skateboard. |
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