Maj. Ann Peru Knabe

In the days following 9-11, the unit mobilized under presidential order in support of homeland defense under Operation Noble Eagle.

From the outside, the Expeditionary Medical Support tents look like something out of the movie MASH. With the exception of the 20-by-20 foot red-cross banner tied to one wall.

The medic transferred from the Army Guard to the Army Reserve, serving as a platoon leader. He continued his career officer track until he became a captain.

When a fellow deployed officer shared a story about how his wife was emailed a request to give personal credit card information over the Internet, I shook my head.