Missouri was a pilot state for "Agri-Business Development Teams," comprised of Missouri National Guard troops in the field in Afghanistan and ag experts back home providing research and technical support. To date there have been three such teams, which aim to assist local farmers and ag industries in improving their production. It can even be called a Band of Brothers, since two brothers are members of ADT II and ADT III.
ADT II was released from its mission on Friday, during a service at the Missouri Capitol. I picked up a program that morning, which listed the team members and also noted their accomplishments, but I left it at work. I'll get it tomorrow and update you. The Missouri ADTs have their own newsletter, The Ruffian Review, and it includes pictures from the sites.
The concept, which includes projects such as clean water efforts and veterinary clinics, has spread to other Guard units.
Before the ceremony on Friday, there was a reception for the soldiers on the governor's portico at the Capitol. I like it that cups and saucers were used. The best isn't good enough!
ADT II was released from its mission on Friday, during a service at the Missouri Capitol. I picked up a program that morning, which listed the team members and also noted their accomplishments, but I left it at work. I'll get it tomorrow and update you. The Missouri ADTs have their own newsletter, The Ruffian Review, and it includes pictures from the sites.
The concept, which includes projects such as clean water efforts and veterinary clinics, has spread to other Guard units.
Before the ceremony on Friday, there was a reception for the soldiers on the governor's portico at the Capitol. I like it that cups and saucers were used. The best isn't good enough!