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GRAND OPENING MILITARY ADVANCED TRAINING CENTER Grand Opening Ceremony for the Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Event begins with music, and 101st Airborne Division's Parachute Demonstration Team jumping on to the parade field Speakers: Secretary of VA, Jim Nicholson, Representative John Murtha, Army Vice chief of Staff Gen. Richard Cody Grand Opening Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed, Speakers: Secretary of the Veteran Administration Jim Nicholson, Representative John Murtha, Army Vice Chief of Staff General Richard Cody (AUDIO CH1 slight hiss & 2 good audio) 13:43:31 General Richard Cody, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army swearing in 19 soldiers for reenlistment 13:43:39 101st air force division jumpers B-Roll 13:44:08 Four "screaming eagles" from the 101st airborne parachute their way to Walter Reed. One of the jumpers is himself an amputee who received care at Walter Reed. 13:45:42 MS walking shot of Paul Wolfowitz sitting down 13:47:02 all speakers walk in MS pull out to WS 13:47:44 MS of Schoomaker 13:49:26 WS crowd Major General Eric Schoomaker, commanding general WRAMC 13:52:24 thanks 13:53:06 it is a very important event team for the walter reed team and family, and by the academic gowns, all of whom are determined to caring for 13:53:37 far more accomplished speakers will tell you how we came to this important moment, what it means to the army, the nation. 13:53:59 you will be given the opportunity to tour the facility. 13:54:11 civilians who have lost function, a limb an eye hearing, balance or orientation, but have never lost their warrior spirit. 13:54:43 We are pledged to do all we can to help them realize that ambition. 13:54:55 I want to extend my personal thanks, in making this center a reality, who inspire us with their dedication and spirit 13:55:41 Retired General Frederick Franks. 13:56:58 walk up 13:57:02 thanks. Wounded warriors and families, fellow members of your amputee board 13:58:28 congratulations for the entire team. The spot light today shines on our men and women of our military. 13:59:02 who epitomized those words not for themselves but for our country, fierce determination and commitment to our country 13:59:35 I am inspired to be with them and their families. The army allowed me to command that squadron and in all duties beyond, I am deeply grateful that I was permitted to remain on active duty, and renew my great appreciation to our nation. 14:00:34 our advisory board want to say thanks to many. What stands between life and death begins with that medic; they are the first of many to reach out to help us up again. 14:01:27 physical and occupational theory, for skill and compassion, for healing body and soul, for being their to listen. To be at the leading edge, to help our warriors 14:02:08 Our wounded warriors inspire us what is important is not getting knocked down but getting up. 14:02:45 the sports clinics, and who are there in those lonely hours, the members of congress, senior civilian and military leadership, battle field General Cody. 14:09:04 thank you to everyone who has been involved in the creation of this center. Investment of sweat and tears. 14:09:51we need to be damn proud of them 14:10:03 This day "marks an evolution in how we treat and honor those who serve our nation." 14:10:21 I look at the military advanced training center, back in their communities, men and women of such courage. 14:11:00 Men and women of such experience and dedication, they encourage all selflessness. 14:11:29 whose only request to me was let me stay in I have so much more to give. 14:13:11our army and this nation are better because of you, they are the reality of your boots on the ground. 14:13:30 god bless each and everyone of you Rep. Jack Murtha (D-PA). 14:13:58 walk up 14:14:03 how proud I am to be here and how pleased I am in this facility. This guy for 28 million dollars did a hell of a job. There are not many projects that come in under cost and on time. 14:14:59 I said how would you like to go to the last ball game this season. This guys name is Stuck, Stuck had lost his leg. 14:16:45 my great grandmother lived to be 96. 14:16:58"You wounded warriors who are here have made a difference." Jim Nicholson, secretary for veteran's affairs 14:18:32 walk up 14:18:56 I wish that every American was here. This brings together heroism. The global war on terror lead by Bush and so bravely fought by America's finest young men and women, in the form of loss of limbs and TBI 14:19:41 the flame and shrapnel can forever change the life of a man or woman, or that they must settle for less, or that they must shelve their personal dream, the lives of our soldiers wounded in the defense of freedom will have a new hope / reality 14:20:29 that of staying on active duty. Maj Mosel lost part of his right leg. After completing months and months of rehabilitation. The first American solider ever to do so, on a prosthetic leg, he continues to lead by example, and reclaim and active life style. 14:21:36 they refer to him as the iron man, the man who sang the national anthem, he has run the hurtles in near record time, had an amputation and is a leader in the US Olympic unit. 14:22:16 Today all volunteers are passionate about the service, my wife and I come to walter reed regularly, sir help me get back to my unit. 14:22:55 about their satisfaction and about what they are doing, and to protect America. They received here at WR. 14:23:15 I visited Iraq and Afghanistan, and their moral was uniformly high bc they believe in what they are doing, and if something does happen to them they will be taken care of by their country and the world class facilities, and that is where this new center comes in as a new addition. 14:24:02 this new magnificent adjunct INSIDE: 14:30:22** Army Sgt. 1st Class Jacque (sic.) Keeslar with his wife and VIP's surrounding him cuts ceremonial red ribbon. Keeslar is a double leg amputee wounded by an IED in Iraq. 14:33:35 ** Tour of facility for VIP'S. Most notably gen schoomaker
Footage Information
Source | ABCNEWS VideoSource |
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Title: | Military Advanced Training Center: Walter Reed |
Date: | 09/13/2007 |
Library: | ABC |
Tape Number: | DCBA140770A |
Content: | GRAND OPENING MILITARY ADVANCED TRAINING CENTER Grand Opening Ceremony for the Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Event begins with music, and 101st Airborne Division's Parachute Demonstration Team jumping on to the parade field Speakers: Secretary of VA, Jim Nicholson, Representative John Murtha, Army Vice chief of Staff Gen. Richard Cody Grand Opening Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed, Speakers: Secretary of the Veteran Administration Jim Nicholson, Representative John Murtha, Army Vice Chief of Staff General Richard Cody (AUDIO CH1 slight hiss & 2 good audio) 13:43:31 General Richard Cody, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army swearing in 19 soldiers for reenlistment 13:43:39 101st air force division jumpers B-Roll 13:44:08 Four "screaming eagles" from the 101st airborne parachute their way to Walter Reed. One of the jumpers is himself an amputee who received care at Walter Reed. 13:45:42 MS walking shot of Paul Wolfowitz sitting down 13:47:02 all speakers walk in MS pull out to WS 13:47:44 MS of Schoomaker 13:49:26 WS crowd Major General Eric Schoomaker, commanding general WRAMC 13:52:24 thanks 13:53:06 it is a very important event team for the walter reed team and family, and by the academic gowns, all of whom are determined to caring for 13:53:37 far more accomplished speakers will tell you how we came to this important moment, what it means to the army, the nation. 13:53:59 you will be given the opportunity to tour the facility. 13:54:11 civilians who have lost function, a limb an eye hearing, balance or orientation, but have never lost their warrior spirit. 13:54:43 We are pledged to do all we can to help them realize that ambition. 13:54:55 I want to extend my personal thanks, in making this center a reality, who inspire us with their dedication and spirit 13:55:41 Retired General Frederick Franks. 13:56:58 walk up 13:57:02 thanks. Wounded warriors and families, fellow members of your amputee board 13:58:28 congratulations for the entire team. The spot light today shines on our men and women of our military. 13:59:02 who epitomized those words not for themselves but for our country, fierce determination and commitment to our country 13:59:35 I am inspired to be with them and their families. The army allowed me to command that squadron and in all duties beyond, I am deeply grateful that I was permitted to remain on active duty, and renew my great appreciation to our nation. 14:00:34 our advisory board want to say thanks to many. What stands between life and death begins with that medic; they are the first of many to reach out to help us up again. 14:01:27 physical and occupational theory, for skill and compassion, for healing body and soul, for being their to listen. To be at the leading edge, to help our warriors 14:02:08 Our wounded warriors inspire us what is important is not getting knocked down but getting up. 14:02:45 the sports clinics, and who are there in those lonely hours, the members of congress, senior civilian and military leadership, battle field General Cody. 14:09:04 thank you to everyone who has been involved in the creation of this center. Investment of sweat and tears. 14:09:51we need to be damn proud of them 14:10:03 This day "marks an evolution in how we treat and honor those who serve our nation." 14:10:21 I look at the military advanced training center, back in their communities, men and women of such courage. 14:11:00 Men and women of such experience and dedication, they encourage all selflessness. 14:11:29 whose only request to me was let me stay in I have so much more to give. 14:13:11our army and this nation are better because of you, they are the reality of your boots on the ground. 14:13:30 god bless each and everyone of you Rep. Jack Murtha (D-PA). 14:13:58 walk up 14:14:03 how proud I am to be here and how pleased I am in this facility. This guy for 28 million dollars did a hell of a job. There are not many projects that come in under cost and on time. 14:14:59 I said how would you like to go to the last ball game this season. This guys name is Stuck, Stuck had lost his leg. 14:16:45 my great grandmother lived to be 96. 14:16:58"You wounded warriors who are here have made a difference." Jim Nicholson, secretary for veteran's affairs 14:18:32 walk up 14:18:56 I wish that every American was here. This brings together heroism. The global war on terror lead by Bush and so bravely fought by America's finest young men and women, in the form of loss of limbs and TBI 14:19:41 the flame and shrapnel can forever change the life of a man or woman, or that they must settle for less, or that they must shelve their personal dream, the lives of our soldiers wounded in the defense of freedom will have a new hope / reality 14:20:29 that of staying on active duty. Maj Mosel lost part of his right leg. After completing months and months of rehabilitation. The first American solider ever to do so, on a prosthetic leg, he continues to lead by example, and reclaim and active life style. 14:21:36 they refer to him as the iron man, the man who sang the national anthem, he has run the hurtles in near record time, had an amputation and is a leader in the US Olympic unit. 14:22:16 Today all volunteers are passionate about the service, my wife and I come to walter reed regularly, sir help me get back to my unit. 14:22:55 about their satisfaction and about what they are doing, and to protect America. They received here at WR. 14:23:15 I visited Iraq and Afghanistan, and their moral was uniformly high bc they believe in what they are doing, and if something does happen to them they will be taken care of by their country and the world class facilities, and that is where this new center comes in as a new addition. 14:24:02 this new magnificent adjunct INSIDE: 14:30:22** Army Sgt. 1st Class Jacque (sic.) Keeslar with his wife and VIP's surrounding him cuts ceremonial red ribbon. Keeslar is a double leg amputee wounded by an IED in Iraq. 14:33:35 ** Tour of facility for VIP'S. Most notably gen schoomaker |
Media Type: | Tape |