User:Geo Swan/Troy Joslin
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Troy Joslin | |
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 Troy Joslin relinqishes command on the 38th Special Troops Battalion | |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Army officer |
| Known for | "mayor" of the Bagram Airfield |
Troy Joslin is an American, and an officer in the Indiana Army National Guard.[1][2][3] In 2008 Joslin lead flood relief efforts in Elnora, Indiana. In 2009 he was the chief of base operations at the Bagram Airfield. According to The State Joslin is known unofficially, as the base's mayor.
Prior to his hitch at Bagram Joslin served as commander of the 38th Special Troops Battalion.[4]
While serving at Bagram Joslin was quoted about expansions and improvements to the base's infrastructure.[5]
References
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John Newman (2008-06-11). "Soldiers and Marines Worked Tirelessly in Elnora, Indiana". News Blaze. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
Based on conditions on the ground, Lt. Col. Troy Joslin was designated to make the local call to move the sandbagging machines out if it looked like the levee was starting to fail. He continued to stockpile sandbags for the volunteers of Elnora to fill for other areas considered at risk.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|dead=ignored (help) - ^ Chuck Crumbo (2009-10-19). "Bagram Airfield keeps growing: More than $200 million in projects in the works". The States. Archived from the original on 2009-10-25.
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"Bagram in Afghanistan Turning Into 'Boom Town'". FOX News. 2009-11-02. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
The water and electricity systems and the waste management facility are being upgraded. The Army Corps of Engineers is increasing the capacity of the base's roads as well as building new ones on the east side of the airfield, said Joslin. The base command is acquiring more land next year on the east side to expand the base, according to Joslin. No figure was given.
- ^ Will Hill (2009-07-13). "Indiana resident takes command of 38th Special Troops Battalion". Camp Atterbury. Archived from the original on 2009-10-25.
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"Already the main Afghan war hub, Bagram is growing". Associated Press. 2009-11-02. Archived from the original on 2010-02-20.
Elsewhere at Bagram, construction has begun on permanent brick-and mortar housing for troops and headquarters for military units, according to according to Lt. Col. Troy Joslin, chief of Bagram's operations... The water and electricity systems and the waste management facility are being upgraded. The Army Corps of Engineers is increasing the capacity of the base's roads as well as building new ones on the east side of the airfield, said Joslin. The base command is acquiring more land next year on the east side to expand the base, according to Joslin.