Kugach, Carol Stream, IL, Domicile, was called to serve active duty as a Naval Reservist for Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Chicago Division Postal Inspector Andrew Kovats is serving as Company Commander of Combat Engineers. He was originally based in Laporte, IN, but is now serving in Tal Afar, Iraq. He is the Task Force Engineer for the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Inspector Kovats reports that his duties include organizing engineers in his regiment to support combat operations in Tal Afar. They dismount patrols in and around the city, cordon off restricted areas, conduct searches, and stage interdictions at roads known to be used by terrorists. In addition, he and his troops set up flash traffic- control points (where they stop and check all vehicles), establish combat outposts, train the Iraqi Army on vehicle-search techniques, and conduct counter-improvised explosive device (IED) patrols on main supply routes. Kovats says, “To date, my men have captured a high-value target during a major combat operation in northern Tal Afar. The photo shows me with an Iraqi soldier during the elections. It depicts the primary mission of all American soldiers: to help ‘stand up’ the Iraqi Army. The photo was taken at a traffic-control point.” Postal Police Officer Bryant D. Boozer began active duty with the U.S. Army Reserve on October 3, 2001. He has served two tours of duty in Iraq and is currently stationed in Illinois. PPO Boozer attained the rank of Sergeant E-5 and is assigned as an Aircraft Powertrain Repairman. Postal Inspector Robert M. Kugach, Carol Stream, IL, Domicile, was called to serve active duty as a Naval Reservist for Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.