Middlesex Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sergeant Michael A. Mira
A Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, (Air Assault) “Rakkasans”
— Operation Iraqi Freedom I & IV, Served: 2002 - 2006 —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
1. Sergeant Michael A. Mira Marker
The September 11, 2001 attacks changed every American. For Sergeant Michael Mira it was the catalyst that influenced his decision to change his life by becoming an active defender of the United States. Joining the Army in January of 2002, the requested duty in the infantry and was assign to the 101st Airborne Division. During his enlistment he served two tours in Iraq and participated in a number of operations and actions. These included Operation Swarmer, the taking of Al-Hilah, and combat patrols in downtown Baghdad. Throughout his service he held various duty positions such as Radio/Telephone Operator (RTO), M240 Gunner, Javelin Gunner, and training Room Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO).
The first deployment was exciting, all was new and I was going to war like I first enlisted to do. There was a little fear mixed in with it as well, would I come back in one piece?
Sergeant Michael A. Mira
A Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division
Erected by The United States Army War College; United States Army Heritage and Education Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • War, 2nd Iraq. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 40°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kady Brownell (here, next to this marker); Colonel Peter R. Mansoor (within shouting distance of this marker); Sergeant Frederick A. Counsel (within shouting distance of this marker); Reception Centers (within shouting distance of this marker); They Called Them "Hellcats" (within shouting distance of this marker); Induction Centers (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Core Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Meet Private Donald D. Kyler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Also see . . . 187th Infantry Regiment (United States). Wikipedia Regimental History (Submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. The marker is on the grounds of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
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3. 187th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on February 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
