The Mapping Specialist

Vol XIV, No. 1 - Winter 2006

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MSL Cartographer Serving in Iraq

Matt Goodchild is a Mapping Specialists cartographer serving in Iraq with the US Army Reserves. Matt, a rifle squad leader, was deployed in September after a few months of training in Mississippi. Matt's first base of operations was Camp Bearing in the Kuwaiti desert, where he says the temperature during the day averages 120°F with constant, strong winds. His unit was later moved into Iraq to protect convoys - three members of his unit were recently injured by a roadside bomb.

Reports from Matt are that he is doing well and his team is helping to rebuild the country. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are offering their service to our country.

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