Face of Defense: Soldier Serves in Family’s Homeland
Face of Defense: Soldier Serves in Family’s Homeland
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service
MARAWI, Philippines, March 9, 2010 – When he was a child, visiting the Philippines was all about vacationing and fun with the family for C.J. Rueda. But now, at 25, the U.S. Army sergeant views his time in the underprivileged nation as an opportunity to improve his ancestors’ country, he said.
Army Sgt. C.J. Rueda poses for a photo with health-care providers at the Mawari City Health Office, Feb. 22, 2010, in Mawari, Philippines. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
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