Desert Shield: general activities; 82nd Airborne Division personnel
Desert Shield: general activities; 82nd Airborne Division personnel
Interview with unidentified Air Force captain who discusses combat control and communications in the Saudi language (voice and data); also talks about compatibility with the Saudis, as well as barracks and chow hall facilities. Night scenes of troops putting up tents and one soldier explains rationale of doing work at night. He also says hello to families back at Hill Air Force Base. Enlisted woman operates electric unloading system near aircraft; a K-loader is below her. Various shots of a young PFC working out with weights, drinking water, and discussing his experiences in Saudi Arabia. Evening scenes, soldier at microphone talks to troops, tells a joke, with boxing ring in background. Evening scenes, 82nd Airborne Division troops watch entertainment. Group sings "Proud To Be an American."