Author Archives: pcsvoboda
Virginia War Memorial Livestream Event December 15,2020
AUSA Extra Article Lauds Headhunter Paratroopers Heroism
My First Book Review
Association of the United States Army Podcast-My interview with Director Joe Craig discussing Headhunter
AUSA’s Army Matters-podcast.ausa.org
Turki Bowl I
The aerial leaders reconnaissance being conducted on November 12, 2006 by 5-73 CAV hadn’t gleaned any results. After hours in the air, the decision had been reached to call it a day when suddenly… The fight for Turki began… Read about the battles that were fought by 5-73 CAV and in recognition of their braveryContinue reading “Turki Bowl I”
Alpha Troop and Patrol Base Otis
The day before 5-73 CAV was to move into Iraq, the plan changed and one troop was to be detached to another unit for a separate mission. Alpha Troop wouldgo to the area surrounding Baqubah, the provisional capital of Diyala Province. On the surface, the area appeared to peaceful with a mix of Sunni andContinue reading “Alpha Troop and Patrol Base Otis”
Peter C. Svoboda 