Ozark, Ala., native, Lt. Col. Eric Schwegler, commander of the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, discusses the needs of Sheik Abdullah and his village over tea, Oct. 9. Schwegler and Abdullah met for three hours to discuss everything from the decrease in local violence, to the upcoming elections, and similarities between Abdullah's village and Schwegler's hometown in Alabama. Strengthen Bonds, Build Friendships 211811

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