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A.R. McCahan

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Back in the States and commanding a Signal Battalion, engineer Mac McCahan wrote an article on nodal communications systems that was groundbreaking. He used off the shelf gear and existing installations and improved service for all users. (3:43)

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His expertise in satellite communications landed Mac McCahan a position at the headquarters of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington. That expertise was put to good use on an ill fated mission during the Iran Hostage Crisis. (6:00)

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There was no doubt Mac McCahan was a problem solver. He developed a scheme for bit stuffing that made incompatible gear work together. Should have been a patent right there. Then he encountered a problem that was projected to cost one million dollars and take a year to fix. Would he do it in half the time for half the money? Think again. (8:10)

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The Generals kept asking, why do we lose our satellite link during the heavy tropical rain in the Philippines? The answer, according to communications engineer Mac McCahan, is in the true shape of a raindrop, a shape which is not what you might think. (2:53)

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Mac McCahan has a message for all who served in a support role instead of a combat unit. First, consider yourself lucky, and second, your service was just as necessary and contributed just as much as anyone's. (2:11)

Aaron Cox

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Growing up in Brooklyn, 9/11 was a turning point for Aaron Cox in his decision to join the military. When he graduated high school, he started his Army training at Fort Jackson. (5:45)

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After Advanced Individual Training, Aaron Cox shipped over to Kuwait and stayed there until their deployment to Iraq. After enjoying Kuwait, the transition to Iraq was a more difficult place to live, especially with all the added complications that came from war. (3:54)

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The routine of daily life in Iraq was difficult for Aaron Cox and his battalion and they had to work hard to get the task at hand done. Damage to their equipment was commonplace and something that they had to always be prepared for. (5:43)

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Working with the locals went well for Aaron Cox and his battalion. Having an open relationship with Iraqis was very beneficial for them. (3:43)

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Returning to the States after his first tour was relieving but difficult for Aaron Cox as he acclimated back to the U.S. climate. After time in North Carolina, he shipped back off to Afghanistan and found quite a few major changes between there and Iraq. (6:01)